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Yamaha Dealers Series Round 2: Glen Helen Raceway Park STORV AND PHOTOS BV JOHN BETHEA SAN BERNARDINO, CA, JUNE 1 housand Oaks Kawasaki/Yamaha's Richie Owens was the big paycheck winner at the second round of the Yamaha Dealers Series at Glen Helen Raceway. Owens rode the only Kawasaki in fields dominated mostly by YZs in both 125cc and 250cc Pro action. Owens, who did not contest the opener two weeks earlier, led both 125cc motos from the beginning to ace out Cody Knauss of the defending team champions, John Burr Cycles of Fontana. Yamaha rider Terry Fowler, the 250cc winner at the series opener, could not keep pace with the younger Owens, despite two good starts, and he had to settle for second at this outing. The weekly Intermediate showdowns have been turning into spectacular clashes, with a handful of riders all in the hunt. Once again, Andy Bakken scored the top honors in the 250cc Intermediate class, while Joshua Grant bested the 125s. Bakken, riding out of the same shop as Owens, rode to the first victory over a tenaciously determined Jared Minor. on a JBC Yamaha. Micky Griffin, who is usually at the front on his Temecula Motorsports Yamaha, seemed to be tripping over himself back in third. So when Griffin came back in the second moto and charged to the win, Bakken felt some relief from the pressure, knowing that a runner-up finish was all he needed to secure the overall triumph - which he attained, with Minor again close behind. This trio again faced off in the 125s, being joined by solo-class entry Grant, on a Tom Morgan Racing Honda. This foursome promises to be in the thick of things for years to come, as they plan on moving up to the Pros before the year is over. On this weekend Grant prevailed after Minor, who scored a first-moto win, tumbled down to sixth place in the second race due to a spill. Grant. who placed second in their initial confrontation, kicked his CR into high gear and sped away with the second-race victory. Bakken, whose father was an AMA District 37 desertracing star from the '70s, secured the "place" showing with a 4-2 performance. Minor grabbed third place. Griffin, who swapped his two-stroke 125cc for a thumper less than a month ago, still seems to be getting acquainted with the new mount. Normally poking his front tire into the first turn near the front, he has yet to get a blast off the line better than mid pack. On this day, he still fought from behind to manage fourth overall with a 7-3 outing. Trent Pugmire's last birthday pushed him into the next level of racing, but he seems to have settled back into his winning ways: He topped all four motos he entered, acing both the Superminis and the 85cc (12- 13) class. In both events, Yamaha-mounted Matt Dowell of the defending shop champs had to settle for second, behind the KX rider. The Paluzzis took home an armful of trophies as well. Daniel needs to find room for three more first-place trophies, as the Cobra tamer recorded the 50cc Stock and Modified (7 -8) wins, as well as the 65cc (4-8) victory on a Kawasaki. Meanwhile, Nick got second place in the 85cc (4-11) class, behind fellow Kawasaki jockey Michael Hall. The only other two-class winner was Cobra racer Mike Victorian of West Coast, who bested the fields in both 50cc (4-6) Stock and Modified racing. The brother-and-sister act of Chaparral's Elizabeth and Cameron Bash also got wins. Elizabeth won the Women's class, and Cameron topped the 50cc Shaft class. Montclair Yamaha, second in the points standings, was led this week by Trent Pugmire won all four motos he entered. acing both the Supermini and 85cc (12-13) classes in San Bernardino, California. 62 JULY 9. 2003 cycle n e vv s (Right) Richie Owens topped the 125cc and 250cc Pro classes at round two of the Yamaha Dealers Series. (Below) Daniel Paluzzi scored the 50cc Modified (7-8). 50cc Stock (7-8) and 65cc (4-8) class wins at Glen Helen Raceway Park. class winners Matthew Tedder Jr., who rode his Honda to the 125cc Novice Division Two win; Nick Bussey, who topped the 125cc Beginner Division Two on his Yamaha; Jason Abbott, who scored the Junior Vet Expert win on his Yamaha; Justin McCoy, who bested the rest of the Junior Vet Intermediates on his Yamaha; and Arek Meyer, who topped the Junior Vet Novices on his eN Yamaha. Glen Helen Raceway Parle San Bernardino, Califomia Results: June 1, 2003 [Round 21 50 SHAFT: 1. Cameron Bash (Yam): 2. Daytona Anderson (Yam); 3. Wyatt Callow (Yllm). so STK (4-6), I. Mike Victorian (Cob): 2. Dav,d Fullmer (KTM); 3. Blake Green (Cob): 4. Maxwell Tedder (KTM): 5. Michael Don Boss (KTM). 50 STK (7-8): 1. Daniel Paluzzi (Cob): 2. Austin Politelli (Lem): 3. Andy Gonzalez (Cob): 4. Joshua Hayes (Cob): 5. Gunnar Biggersteff (Pol). 50 MOO (4-6): 1. Mike Victorian (Cob): 2. David Fullmer (KTM); 3. Blake Green (Cob); 4. Jovan Pulgar (Pol); 5. Maxwell Tedder (KTM). 50 MOD (7·8): 1. Daniel Paluzzi (Cob): 2. Joey Holt (Cob); 3. Gunnar Biggerstaff (Pol). 50 4-8TRK: 1. lach Warnock (Hon). 65 BEG: I. Donny Fish Jr. (Kaw); 2. Kory Bard (Kaw); 3. Matthew Parker (KTM); 4. Andrew Flores (Kaw); 5. Jordan Thibaull. 65 (4·8): I. Daniel Paluzzi (Kaw); 2. Austin Politelli (Kaw); 3. Andrew Silverstein (Kaw); 4. Mike Victorian (Kaw); 5. Gunnar Biggerstaff (Kaw). 65 (9·11): 1. Michael Hall (Kaw); 2. Nick Paluzzi (Kow); 3. Zachary Fussell (KTM): 4. Dakola Tedder (Kaw); 5. Jeremy McCool (Kaw). 8/MINI: I. Trent.Pugmire (Kaw); 2. Matt Dowell (Yam); 3. Dillon Jones (Kaw); 4. Myles Tedder (Vam); 5. Ryan Strausbaugh (Vam). 85 BEG: 1. Scott Agostini (Kaw): 2. Lane Morrison (Yam); 3. David Wolfinbarger (Hon); 4. Nathan Wagner (Hon); 5. Aaron Smith (Kaw). 85 (4·1 I): 1. Michael Hall (Kaw); 2. Nick Paluzzi (Kaw); 3. Donnie Kearney (Suz): 4. MIchael Truglia (Kaw): 5. Zachary Fussell (Vom). 85 (12·13): 1. Trent Pugmire (Kaw); 2. Melt Dowell (Yam); 3. Shawn Hayes (KTM); 4. Tony Blood (SUl): 5. J.B. Peck (Vam). 85 (14-16): 1. Nick Tokorski (Yam): 2. Kirk Agostini (Yam). 125 BEG 0·1: I. Matt Arehart (Yl!Im): 2. Brian Miller (Yam); 3. Kent Watson (Kaw); 4. Grant Borzan (Yl!Im); 5. Kelly DeWitt (Vom). 125 BEG 0·2: I. Nick Bussey (Yam); 2. David Robertson (Yam); 3. Ted Cordova (Yam); 4. Ryan Norwood (Yam): 5. Tony Kinkade (Yam). 125 NOV 0·1: 1. Chris Mauulla (Kaw): 2. Shoun Higham (KTM): 3. Corey Burnham (Yern); 4. Kameron Silva (Yam); 5. Brock Whitehead (Su,). t 25 NOV 0·2: 1. Mathew Tedder Jr. (Hon); 2. Curt Malins Jr. (Yam); 3. Joey BillO (Yam); 4. Gregory Jones (Hon); 5. Chris Ayers (Y8m). 125 INT: I, Joshu8 Gr8nt (Hon); 2. Andy Bakken (Yam); 3. Jarod Minor (Yam); 4. Micky GriHin (Yam): 5. Scott Simon (Kaw). 125 EX; 1. Richie Owens (Kaw); 2. Cody Krauss (Vam); 3. Robbie King (Vam), 250 BEG: 1. Dustin Williams (Hon); 2. Mike Miller (Yam); 3. Mike Maciejewski (Yam); 4, Matt Arehart (Yam); 5. Gilbert Lujan (Yam). 250 NOV: 1. Kameron Silva (Yam); 2, Corey Burnham (Yam); 3. Brandon Strausbaugh (Yam); 4. Ranel Cox (Yam); 5. Kyle Jenkins (Hon). 250 INT: I. Andy Bakken (Yam); 2. Micky Griffin (Yam): 3. Jarod Minor (Yam); 4, Ty Renshaw (Yam): 5. B.J. Bums (Yam). 250 EX: 1. Richie Owens (Kaw): 2. Terry Fowler (Yam); 3. Sean O'Connor (Hon); 4. Joshua Cavanaugh (Yam); 5. Cory Gibbons (Yam), 4-STRK A: 1. Robbie Kong (Yam): 2. Dusty Collow (Yam). 4·STRK B: 1. B.J. Burns (Yam); 2. Brian MacAree (Hon); 3. Marcus Shay (Yam); 4. Brent Line (Vom). 4-STRK C: I. Brad Goolsby (Yam): 2. Kenny Martin (Hon); 3. Even Dieterich (Hon); 4, Andrew Casanova (Yam); 5. Patrick Bleckert (Yam). 4·STRK 0: I. Joey Westhoff (Yam); 2. Brian Miller (Yam): 3. Dustin Noder (Yam): 4. Doug Goff (Yam): 5. Justin Miller (Yam). WM.N: J. Elizabeth Bash (Kaw); 2. Tifrany Holtman (Yam); 3. Jessica W8gner (Hon); 4. Samantha Ayers (Yam). SCHBY: 1. Chris Nihan (Suz); 2. Mark Steinbach (Vam): 3. Joey Bitto (Vam): 4. Curt Malins Jr. (Vam): 5. Cas Swift. (Kaw). JR VET A: 1. Joson Abbott (Vam); 2. Rob Engel (Yam): 3. David Schmidt (Kaw); 4. Dan Evans (Vom). JR VET B: 1. Justin McCoy (Yam): 2. John John Leddy (SUl); 3. Mike Todd (Vam): 4. Shone Childs (Vam). JR VET C: 1. Arek Meyer (Yam); 2. Rusty Nelson (Yam); 3. Ernie Sanchez (Yam): 4. Brian Fullerton (Vam); 5. Todd Sewell (SUl), VET A: I. Dustin Evans (KTM): 2. Matt Tedder (Hon); 3. Rob Engel (Vam); 4. Phil Dowell (Vam). VET B: I. Mike Hibner (Hon); 2. Donny Fish Sr. (Vam); 3, Mark Howell (Vam): 4. Gory Lacy (Hon); 5. Roger Oreb (SUl). VET C: I. Joel Lighton (Hon); 2. Mark Higham (Yam); 3. Brian Davis (Yam); 4. T.J. King (Yam); 5. Brian Miller (Yam). SR VET C: 1. Albert Balderama (Hon); 2. Greg Pagan (Hon); 3. Ernie Balderema (Yam); 4. Steve Vettel (Hon): 5. Robert Ripley (Vam).