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rebounded to take the Pro·Am main in dominating fashion. Goodwin led Aaron Ladd and Jeremy Anderson off of turn two and checked out, increasing his lead every lap to win by a straightaway. Ladd followed to finish second. over Anderson. Ladd and Jones then hooked up in the combined Open Pro Vet final. After swapping positions three times in two laps, Jones settled in at the front. Ladd ran off the tum-two banking, and Jones rode on to an uncontested win. Gene Yopp was the next Vel rider to cross the line, ahead of Ed Clark and Steve Atwell. After taking the 50cc Chain and 65cc classes. Lewis found himself in third down the back stretch in the 85cc main. Jonathan Heiden, the 200cc Pro-Am winner, led the pack, with lach Herron second. Lewis came by Herron on the turn-four bank and settled in behind Heiden. With one lap left, Lewis made the pass and held on for a narrow win. Yopp led the Over 40 class from the light and ran a solid race throughout to top Clark and Clyde Modlin. Nick McFadden ran and hid from the 50cc Shaft riders llnd took the win by a large margin. Jacob Morris moved up to finish second, over Dylan Douglas, Luke Baird and Rusty Wynn. Dakota Simmons got the holeshot ahead of the rest of the Mad Dogs and kept his cool, holding off Stevie Nace, who was able to put a wheel under him several times but could not make it stick. Justin Jenkle rode to third. Simmons came back in the 250cc Amateur class but couldn't match the pace of winner Kenny Groh. Simmons held on to second, over Michael Stanley and Erhardt Heisner. The first attempt to start the Open Amateur main found Groh and Brian Neblett on the ground, bringing out the red flag. Tyler Porter took control on the restart and slid to the win. Jordan Jenkle held off Neblett, Groh and Steve Parrish for second. Results 50 SHAFL I. NICk McFadden (YltIT'I); 2. Jacob Morris (Yam): ) Dytan Douglas (Hen); 4. Luke Bzurd (Yam); 5. Rusty Wynn (Yam) 50 CHAIN: I. Jake Lewis (Cob): 2. Nick McFadden (Cob). 65: I. Jake Lewis (Suz); 2 Tyler Cox (Kaw). 85: I. Jake leWIS (Sul); 2. Jonathan HeIden (Yam); 3. NIkkI Spore tHon); 4. Utch Henon (Kaw) 5. Mike Hetden (Yam). STK XRloo: 1. April Ladd (Hon). MAD DOG: I. DakOUI Simmons (Yam); 2. StevIe Nace (Hon);) Justin Jenkle (Hen). 200 PRO·AM.: I. Jonathan Heiden (Yam). TR: I. Bnan Neblett (Yam); 2. Steve Panish (KTM) 250 AM.: 1. Kenny Groh (Yam): 2. Dakota Simmons (Yam): MIchael Stanley (Kaw); 4. Erhardt Heisner (Yam). OPEN AM.; I. Tyler Porter (KTM): 2. Jordan Jenkle (Yom): ). Brian Neblett (Yam); 4. Kenny Groh (Yam); 5_ Steve Pamsh (KTM). OPEN PRO-AM.: I. Jasen Goodwin (Rot); 2. Aoron Lad<:! (Hon); 3. Jeremy Anderson (Hon). OPEN PRO: 1. Aaron Ladd (Hon). VET ]0.: I. Jeff Jones (Hon); 2. Gene Yopp (Hon); 3. Ed Clark (Hon); 4. Steve Atwell (Bul). SR 40.: I. Gene Yopp (Hon); 2. Ed Clark (Hon): 3. Clyde Modlin (Yam). LTVINT I. JT Wood (Oss); 2. Steve Alwell (Bul). Stewart. Dubin matched Watts' every move as the two encountered riders from the first gale, the 250cc Beginners. Watts opted to single the rhythm section, while Dubin opted to jump through them. This maneuver pulled Dubin directly up to Watts" back fender as the two entered the next corner. Watts protected her inside line as Dubin railed around the outside, shooting past the Novice rider and into the lead. Dubin quickly pulled ahead, securing her overall win in the Women's Beginner class with a 2-1 tally. Stewart (1-2) was second. Cortines (3-3) was third, Steffan (4-4) was fourth, and Welsh (6-5) was fifth. Results Pee Wee Track HON (0-6): I Anthony Goruales: 2. Justin Millner: 3. Breanna Neff HON (7-9): I. Ruben Murphy. VAM (0-6): I Dylan Terillan: 2. MIchael MtIltby; 3, Plirkel Par !"esel: 4. ~Iby Kelley; 5_ NICkolas Cnsp. YAM (7-9); I. Ryan WolF S/STK (0.6): 1. Cole Gardner; 2. Cody Kelley: 3, Kobee McCorkle: 4 Adam Merslng. S/STK (7-9); I. lone Glirdner: 2. lucas $errechia; 3, John Haooum Jr.; 4. Quincy Jackson; 5, MIchael Freund 70-90 4-STRK B_ I Emitiano Garda; 2. Jake Bray; 3 Christian Barnes; 4. Jordan Bray: 5. Cole Barnes. 100-125 4·STRK ,,; 1. Andy Morrison: 2, Christopher Gould: 3 Damlon Vasquez: 4 Joy Stewllrt Main Track SIP/W: I. luclIs Serrechla; 2, lane Gardner, 3. Cole Gardner; 4. Steven·lee large 65 BEG: 1. Crash Bell: 2. Daniel Cortmes; 3. Jason Bates; 4 Benjnmin Stem: 5, Connor Green. 65 NOV: I Ryan Robles. a5 BEG: I. Eric Campbell: 2. Shane Lamplgmano: J. R_J. Hoch: 4. DUSlY Seldentcrane; 5 Hunler Lent 85 NOV: I. Kyle Bohllnnlln: 2. Thomas Smllh; J. Brdndon Campbell; 4 Wesley Ostman; 5. Christopher Green S/MINI. I. Kyle Bohannan; 2. Chnstopher Green; 3 RJ Hoch. WMN BEG: 1. Heather Dubm: 2. Nikki Stelltart. 3 Amslu,' CortlOes; 4. Samantha Steffan; 5 Janis Welsh WMN NOV: I. KalJe Walls 125 BEG: \. Ganetl Osteen: 2_ Adam Rowse: 3 Josh Staggs; 4 Alan Riley: 5_ Sean Red 125 1'tOV: I, Justin Gierlich; 2 David Morris; 3. ~ke McAlpm: 4 Jason Holliday: 5 Stmne Barlow 1251NT I. Rllndall Hall; 2. KeVin Holmes. 250 BEG: I, Joey Westhoff; 2_ Tim Waldschmtdt ), Randy Lesovsry: 4. Les Holland; 5. Kyle Anderson 250 NOV: I. Carson Mullen; 2. MtItt Eddy: 3. Kyle Shane. 4 Chudt Wet!". 250 lNT 1. Kevlfl &rda, 2. Nate Wood. 250 PRO: I. JeferTUlih Moore: 2. Ross Gan::liI; 3, Jason Dubtn: 4 Billy Lavorci; 5, JImmy Lavorci Jr. 25. BEG: I Chris B1ach: 2. James MtIn::us Jr. 30. BEG: I. RIck Garla: 2. Bryan McCorkle: 3 William Brinkman; 4. Ray Orocco: 5 Robert Wolf. 30_ NOv~ 1. Darrin Cortines; 2. Kirk Shimek; 3 Lenard Up. scomb; 4 Michael Mesing: 5. David Quizon. 30_ INT: I. John Hedges; 2. Michelle Horton. 40. BEG: 1 Mike BosSllrd: 2. Jim WHliams; 3. Hal Raster; 4 James MlIircus: 5. Chuck Rlimsey Sr. 40. NOV: 1. Dave Dub,": 2. Tim Wiltillms. 40. INT: I. Kirk Stumek; 2. Steve Donaldson; 3. Chris Cumbo. 40+ EX: I. Dave Eropkin; 2. Mike Bariow Costa Mesa Speedway Faria. Harmatiuk Survive Speedway "Destruction Derby" Victorville Motocross Complex By Dubin Dominates VMC COSTA MESA, CA. JUNE 14 It was Father's Day Night, Wacky Hair Night, and a full moon. Put them all together and it was one strange night. The riders had a whole lot of trouble keeping the greasy side down, along with both wheels. Luckily no one was seriously hurt, and when all the dust had set- By JASON DUBIN VICTORVILLE, CA, JUNE 14 As lhe sun set on the first round of the VMC Summer Nights Series, everyone collectively breathed a sigh of relief, as there would be no more racing in 100-degree heat. It is during this temperature change that those who can adapt usually prevail. This became apparent when 15-year-old Amateur motocross rookie Heather Dubin took the top honors in the Women's Beginner class on Saturday night. When the gate fell for the first combined 250cc Beginner/Women's Beginner and Novice moto, Dubin shot out of the gate first. Dubin made a small bobble in the sandy first turn, and the lone Novice rider, Katie Watts, and Beginner rider Nikki Stewart both slipped by. Following closely were Ainslie Cortines, Samantha Steffan and Janis Welsh. As the leaders entered the long rhythm section after the finish, Dubin took the lead of the Beginner class by outjumping Stewart. Dubin then set her sights on Watts. Stewart, however, had other plans. As the race wore on. Dubin would pull Stewart through the rhythm section, while Stewart would pull Dubin on lhe nat back section of the track. On the last lap, Watts was a couple of seconds ahead of Dubin and Stewart. Rounding the final corner, Stewart pulled alongside Dubin and made the pass for the first-moto win by half a bikelength. When the gate dropped for the muchanticipated second moto, Watts absconded with the holeshot, over Stewart, Cortines, Welsh and Dubin. Then Dubin held the throttle pinned off of the huge 120-foot tabletop to outjump Stewart once again and set her sights on Watts. Dubin, however, kept Watts honest as the duo pulled a comfortable lead over ELAINE JONES tied, it was "Flyin' Mike" Faria, transferring from the last-chance qualifier, who had won the Scratch main and Shaun Harmatiuk who took the Handicap win. The first Scratch semi had" Awesome" Scott Brant on the pole, with Faria in two and Shawn "Mad Dog" McConnell and "Gorgecus· Gary Hicks in three and four. Brant and McConnell went out on top. Faria and Hicks battled for third, hoping to find an opening up front to pick up a transfer spot, but both Brant and McConnell were riding the pole, and they finished one-two. Faria and Hicks headed to the LCQ. The second semi had Dukie Ermolenko on the pole, with "Fast" Ed Castro in two and Andy "The Enforcer" Northrop and Harmatiuk on the outside. Castro was asleep at the line when the tapes came up, but not so Ermolenko and Northrop, who went one-two in the quick four-Iapper. Castro and Harmatiuk had one more shot in the LCQ. The LCQ was over as soon as the tapes came up. Faria, out of three, outgated the field and was gone. The fifth slot in the Scratch main was his. In the main, McConnell drew the pole. Faria was in two, Ermolenko in three, Brant in four and· sporting bright orange. hair Northrop in five. Faria read the gate to perfection and went out on top. with McConnell working the low line in second. Two laps in, Ermolenko hooked up out of two and got airborne. Ermolenko's skills served him well: everyone walked away from what could've been a serious accident. The race was called, with Ermolenko credited for the red. Faria got the win, with McConnell second, followed by Brant. Northrop and Ermolenko. Harmatiuk and Justin Boyle lined up on the 20-yard line for the Handicap main. The 40 was crowded with Northrop, Schwartz, Ermolenko, McConnell and Castro. Brant was all alone on the 50. Harmatiuk got off first, but Boyle took over the front spot as they came around on lap two. He held on for three more laps and then parked it big-time in three and brought a good portion of the field to the ground as they laid their bikes down to keep from running over the youngster. They lined up single file for the three-lap sprint, with Harmatiuk in front. He held off a strong charge from Castro to take the win. Mike Fontaine and Scott McElroy went wire to wire in the bump-and-run Sidecar main. Joe Jones and Brandi McElroy held off a very strong charge from brothers Dan and Chris Jones for the second. The new team of Mark Adams and Jackie Bennett were fourth. CN LOCAL TALENT MICHAEL BARNES BIRTHDATE! • • • • October 21, 1968 RESIDENCE! ••• Boca Raton, Florida OTHER INTERESTS! • • • • Dirt Bikes, Wakeboarding, Hanging with Buddies DISCIPLINE! • • • • • • • Road Racing MOTORCYCLE! • • • • • • • • • Suzuki • Prieto/Priority Racing, SPONSORS: Steven's AC, All Star Golf Car, Pirelli, Joe Rocket loCAL TRACK! • • • • • • Moroso Motorsports Park CLASSES: •• Superbike Cat Nationals); Unlimited GP, Unlimited Supersport. GTO (at Regionals) RECENT AcCOMPLlSHMEJnS • First place, Formula USA Superbike • Third place, Sportbike Results BEST RACING MOMENT? SCR: I. Mike Fana (Jaw); 2. Shawn McConnell (GM); 3. Scott Brllnt (GM): 4. Andy Northrop (JIIW); 5. Dukie Ennolenko (JIIW) HDCP: I Shaun Hannlltiuk (Jaw): 2. Ed CIISUO (GM); 3. Dukie Ermolenko (Jaw); 4 Andy Northrop (Jaw); 5. Scott Brant (GM). SOP: I, Jeff Blaydes (Jaw): 2. Pllul Hitchcock (Jowl: 3, Rusly Hall (Jaw); 4. Scotl Tidwell (Jaw); 5. Dave Delbrklge (Wes) SUP B: I. Carl Gllzafy (JIIW): 2. Kim Stevens (JlIwl: 3, Michael Novratll (Jaw); 4. Phil Harmatiuk (Jaw): 5 Nlllhlln Smelser (Jaw). SDCR I Mike Fontlline/Scolt McElroy (Yam); 2 Joe Jones/Brandi McElroy (Kaw): 3 Dan Jones/Chris Jones (Y.,m): 4. Mark Adams/Jackie Bennett (Jaw). P/W 50 0-1, I, Eloy Medellin; 2. Bradley Pie!; 3, Ronnie Schmidt: 4, "lIi5Ofl Reames. P/W 50 0·2: I James Schmidt; 2. Jake CIIVtllOS; 3. Shonny McConnell: 4 Jaysen f>'arsh "My biggest, earliest memory is winning a 600cc Natianal at Daytona my first year doing the Natianals, my first year as an cxpert, and I won the $5000 Yokohama check. It was in the rain, and it was an unbelievably hard race, and it's just a nice memory._ But J also have answered this question another way: One of the most memorable racing moments was the cool-down lap at Suzuka, after the cight Hours of Suzuka. The reaction from the fans and cornerworkers and everything, and the fireworks on the last lap of Suzu" ka.. The last hour is in the dark, and it's just magnificent." WEIRDEST RACING MOMENT? ''I've had brake pads fall off, the throttle stick wide open, I've had handlebars come loose, brake levers fall off" and I'm just happy to still be here." Costa Mesa Speedway: After the first try was marred by a multiple·rider crash, Shaun Harmatiuk came out on top of the restart for the Handicap main-event in Costa Mesa, California_ cue' e By Lisa Theobald n e _ s JULY 9, 2003 85

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