Cycle News - Archive Issues - 2000's

25.; 1. Chris McMillin (HOI'l); 2. Kyl~ Mcleod (Yam); 3. Erik 5.!I1· dona (KTM): 4. Mike Sassano (Han): 5. Matl Wheelright (Hon). 30.; I. larry Wilmer (Suz); 2. Mall Wheelright (Hon): 3. Randy Hilmblin (Hon): 4. Matt Kiser (Hon); 5. Doug Finley (Yam). 35.; 1, Victor Edgar (Yam): 2. Miln KISer (Hon): 3. Jim Smith (Hon): 4. Kevlll Tenbnck (lion): 5. Will~m Witliff (Yam). 40.; I. Lzmy Witmer (Suz); 2. Doug Fazo (Kaw);) Bill ~er (Yom); 4. Jim Bmdl!r (Hen). 45+: 1. Gordon Baird (Sul); 2. Tom Pilyne (Sw:). NON-CUR: '- Paul RlIns~ (Hon). W~e· """""y WOBBLER: I. Cody Madsen (Yam); 2. Megan Dickson "UTa (Yam): 3. Tanner Marshall (Vllm); 4. Mans" Vlln Buskirk (Kll.....); 5. TT'llvis Smith (Han). A.UTO SHAFT {4-6}; I. Cody Price (Cob); 2. Connor Kenyon (KTM); 3. Andy Bumpus (KTM): 4 Zach Schuman (Yam); 5 Nick Urtllndo (KTM). AUTO SHA.FT (7·8): I. Jarred Wmiams (KTM): 2. DustJn Keeler (Yam): 3. Tyler Meggs (KTM); 4. Austll'l Visger (Cob). AUTO JR (4.6); I. Cody Price (Cob): 2. MItch Ostarll'l (Pol): 3 Austin Ching (Cob); 4. Joey Ptlugh (KTM); 5. Andy Bumpus (KTM). AUTO SR (7·8): I. Dilhon Anley (KTM); 2. Kevin Seeley (KTM): 3. Jarred Willillms (KTM): 4. Joey Shelton (tITM): 5. Dave Van Dyke (lem). 65 BEG: I Lucas Nadrasik (Ka..... ): 2. Aaron Sells (Kll..... ): 3. Dustin Keeler (Suz): 4. lack Weinrick (KlI.....): 5. Dallas Hale (SU2). TRL BUR: I. Brennen Meert (Yam); 2. Allie Bre.....er (Yam); 3. Kyle Averill (Hon). 65 (7-11): l. Ken BlI" (KTM): 2. Zachary Hays (Suz): 3. Nick Seeley (Kew): 4. Kyle Perry (Ko.....): 5. Tyler Frese (Kaw). 85 JR (7-11): I. Taylor Davis (Ko..... ): 2. Jordan Dalhlke (Hon): 3. Ken Bass (SU2): 4. Dave: Compton (Kow): 5. Charles Bloomer (Kaw). 85 SR (12·15): I. Brett Wllgner (Kaw): 2. Mlltt Sparks (Sm): 3. Tyler Phend (Suz): 4. Cory Larsen (Kll.....): 5. Brian Anderson (Yam). 85 (9·13): I. Brett Wllgner (Kaw): 2. Mike Seeley (Kaw): 3. Bubba Cline (Kaw): 4. Kaylll Morris (Suz): 5. Mlltl Hillsburg (Yllm). S/MlNI: I. Cory Larsen (Kllw): 2. Brian Anderson (Yam): 3. Ivan Hays (Suz): 4. Kyle Doman (Hon): 5. Tyler Mllcko (Kaw). 85 C: I. Mllrvin Smeal (SUI); 2. Paul Bruce (Yam): 3. Jacob Wathen (Kllw): 4. Drew FInch (Kaw); 5. Charlie Underwood (Kaw). 125 A: 1. Fred Kame (Yllm); 2. Nick Vaughn (KTMI: 3. Milch Dervin (KTM). 125 B: I. Shllne Sewell (Sol): 2 Adllm Cole (yllm); 3. Trllvis Pranger (Yam): 4. Taylor Harmon (Yem): 5. Matt Bell (Yam). 125 C: I. Ryan Rutter (Hon): 2. Chad McConnell (Yam); 3. Jim Ogle (Suz): 4. Erik Olsen (Hon): 5. John Shelton (Sol). 250 A: 1 Derek Rose (Hen); 2. Gedde Karrle (Yam): 3. Mike Cole (Yllm); 4. J&Cob Cullison (Yam): 5. Ryan Dewey (Yam). 250 B: I. Cody ChmIelewski (Hon): 2. Jerry Loren2 (Yam): 3. Tllylor Harmon (Yam): 4. Child Geer (Hon); 5. MIke SaSS/lno (Hon). 250 C: I. Jim Me:hney (Hon): 2, Jim Smith (Hon); 3. Josh Bc!ld· Wll'l. (Hon): 4. frl\ike Madrasik (Hon); 5. Chris Marks (Hon). WMN JR: I. -knna Kalinlls (Yam). 125 JR (12·15): I. Jerry ~nz (Yam): 2. Shane Sewell (Su.z.): 3. Josh Radl (Yilm); 4. Taylor Harmon (Yam); 5. Josh LobreUo (Yam). 16-24; I. Tyler Weston (Yam); 2. Tony Doble (KTM): 3. Josh BaldwIn (Hon): 4. Terry Mitchell (Hon); 5. Eric Howe (Sul). 25.. : 1. David Gaylord (Hen): 2. Chris McMillin (Hen): 3. Kyle Mclbxf (Yam); 4 Keith Reimer (Yam): 5. Mike $oSS/lno (Hon). 30.: I. David Gllylord (Hon); 2. Mntl Whednght (Hen): 3. Olin Larder (Kaw): 4. Brilln Jordan (Yllm): 5. Matt Kil:er (Hen). 35.: I. Larry Witmer (SUl): 2. Vic Edgar (Yllm): 3. Mlltt Kizer (Hon): 4. Ron Weatherholt (Ka.....): 5. Jim Brown (Hon). 40.: I. Lany Witmer (Suz); 2. Ron Weatherholt (Kaw); 3. Steve Holland (KTM): 4. Monte Craven (Kltw): 5. Mike COlt (Hon). 45.: I. Monte Crllven (Kaw): 2. Gordon Baird (Suz). NON·CUR: I. Tyler Snedden (51.12); 2. Pllul RansIer (Hon): 3. Greg Connors (Kaw); 4. Jared Becker (SUl). SEXTREME: I. Derek Rose (Hon): 2. Gedde Karrle (Yam): J. Travis Sewell (KTM): 4. Fred Kllrrle (Yllm); 5. Nick Vllughn (KTM): 6. Mike Cole (Yam); 7. Shllne Sewell (Suz); 8. Mitch Dervin (KTM); 9. Joe Penrod (KllW); 10. Jeny Lorenl (Yam). Walden Playboys Motocross Park Leavitt Alone Out Front By MAn WOZNEY PLATTEKILL, NY, JUNE 29 A sunny day finally hit the Northeast. The racing"'Was also bright, with more than 700 riders coming to Walden on this weekend. One rider ·who shined especially bright, exciting the crowd with his speed and talent, was Yamaha rider Mike Leavitt. The Thor·backed Leavitt went on a win· ning binge at Walden, with ones across the board in three classes. He won the 125cc A, 250cc A and Collegeboy classes. These wins didn't come easily, however, for the Gardiner, New York. native. His competition consisted of former National Pros Carlo Coen and Kurt McMillen, defending District 34 Expert champion Terry Finkle, and Yamaha riders Andrew Pingotti and Mark Waldele. as well as local Expert riders Joe Beatty, Adam Wald and Jacob Radulewicz. Leavitt showed his talent and skill on the track and was able to defeat these riders in all of his classes. Since jumping from his Kawasaki to the Yamaha four· strokes Jast year. Leavitt has been faster than ever before. Be sure to keep an eye out for this rider at Loretta Lynn's and some of the local Pro Nationals. The top 85cc rider of the day was Kawasaki jockey Kyle Hutson, who is backed by MXWired.com. Hutson got two overall wins in the Senior Mini and Supermini classes at Walden. However. he didn't win by large mar· gins. Moroney's Cycle/Action Photos rider Mike Stryker kept him honest in both classes. Stryker was able to beat Hutson in the first mota of each class, but Hutson got better starts in both of his second motos, and that made the difference. Stryker was able to stay behind him but never got the chance to get by Hutson. FollOWing Hutson and Stryker in both classes was Suzuki pilot Adam Blessing, who went 3·4 in the Senior Mini class and 3-2 in the Supermini contest. In the Schoolboy class, KTM rider Chris Laughnane made it a I-I sweep, over the fast Michael Dupont, who finished with a 2-2. Hutson scored a 3-3 tally. KTM rider Jordan Crawford finished fourth overall. and Stryker finished fifth overall with a 6-5 tally. In the Women's class, Suzuki jockey Athena Stefanou took a surprising 1- 1 sweep over the very competitive field. Haley Burke finished second overall aboard her Suzuki with a 3-2 finish. Despite an injury incurred on the day, Yamaha rider Christina Basna got third overall with a 2-3 finish. Rounding out the top five were Kawasaki rider Catlyn Dinan and Suzuki rider Nicolle Bums. Mill Creek Motocross Robert MilJ Pond Road Pell City, Alabama 35094 Phone: 205/699-8857 Website: IVlUw.millcreekmotoa'oss.com Track owners: Allen and Jamie McWilliams Track: Loam to hard·packed clay on both motocross and supercross track. Large pits with good track viewing. Disciplines: Outdoor Motocross, Supercross Membership fee: None Facilities: Full restrooms with showers. conces· sicns, bike wash Gate fee: $10 General Schedule: Practice on Thursday nights, Saturdays and Sundays (except race days) Results SR MINI: l. Kyle Hutson (Kllw): 2. Michael Stryker (SU2): 3. Adllm Blessing (SUI): 4. Johnny Murphy (Hon): 5. Peter Kondash (Yom). S/MlNI: I, Kyle Hutson (Kaw): 2. Michael Stryker (Sw.); 3. Adam Blessing (SU2); 4. Kyle Willis (Kllw); 5. Jllson FioT'llvanti (Kaw). 125 A: I. Mike Leavitt (Yam): 2. Terry Finkle (Yllm): 3. Mark Wllldele (Yam): 4. Andrew Pingnotti (Yam): 5. Michael Mastalef% (Yam). 125 B: l. Jeffrey Roake (Yam): 2. Chris Laughnane (KTM); 3. Mike Gesso (Kaw); 4. Robert Johnson (Kllw); 5. Adllm Volpe (Yllm). 125 C: I. John Calderone (Yllm): 2. Michllel Manning (Yllm): 3. Steven Morano (Yam): 4. Chllrles Grenbowiec (KTM): 5. Michael Eich· ler(Hon). 250 A: I. Mike Leavitt (Yam); 2.. Andrew Pingotti (Yam): 3. Teny Finkle (Yam): 4. Carlo Ceen (KTM): 5. Mike Spear (Yam). 250 B: I Jeff Fialkovich (Hon): 2. Ryan GoldIng (Hon): 3. Joseph Grasso (KII .....); 4. Olin Gaudiosi (Yllm): 5. Terry COlilbeth (lion). 250 C: 1 John Clliderone (Sul): 2. Kevin Cilner (Hon): 3. Adam Martinelli (Hen): 4 Joshua Wilcox (Hon): 5. Thomas Forrest (Yam). WMN, I. Athena Sleranou (Suz); 2. Haley Burke (Suz); 3. Chrisuoa Basna (Yam): 4. Callyn Dinlln (Kaw); 5. Nicolle Bums (Sul). SCHBY (12·15): 1. Chris Laughnane (KTM); 2. Michael Dupont (Yam): 3. Kyle Hutson (Kaw): 4. Jordan CT'llwford (KTM): 5. Michael Stryker (Suz). CLGBY: I MIke Leavitt (Yam); 2. Joseph Beatty (Hon): 3. Jacob Radulewic2 (Yam); 4. Michael Mastaterz (Yam); 5. Jeremy Bigelow (KTM). 25 .. NOV: I. JOshUll Wilcox (Hon); 2. Jose De Jesus (Yam): 3. Timothy Dipper (Suz): 4 Mark Warner (Yam): 5. Carlos Lopez (Kaw) 25. AM: 1. Wllyne Stobbe (Yam): 2. Garrick Yanosky (Hon): 3. Ste"le Mllilgren (Hon): 4. ThomliS Lambert (Hon); 5. Mllrk Siegel (Yam). 25t EX: 1. CllriO Coen (KTM): 2. Terry Fmkle (Yam): 3. Kurt McMillen (Hon): 4. Mike Spear (Yam): 5. Mark Schroeder (Yam). 30.. NOV; I. Robert Meyer (Yam): 2. Timothy Dipper (Suz): 3. Mark Wilmer (Yem): 4. Edwl'lrd Tautkus III (Hon): 5. Gary Ovitt (Kaw). 30... AM: l. Gllrrick Yanosky (Hon); 2. Thomas lambert (Han): 3. Rich Winchester (Yam): 4. Irvin Harshberger (Hon): 5. Lawrence Clark (Kaw). 30, EX: 1. Carlo Caen (KTM): 2. Kurt McMillen (Hon): 3. Mike Spear (Yllm): 4. Mark Schroeder (Yam); 5. Keith Goyette (Yl'Im). 35.. : I. Chris Clllrk (Kaw): 2. Ralpn Scannapieco (Yam): 3. Joseph Reilly (Kaw): 4. Chris Felico (Hon): 5. William Sargent (Yam), 40... NOV: I. Frank Whitsell (KTM): 2. Roy Ackerm~n (Suz); 3. John Ruel (Yam): 4. Frank Riccllrdi (Yam); 5. Terry Roth (Hon). 40 .. AM: I. Brei Lund (Hon): 2. Dllvid Scarduzio (Yam): 3. Jef· frey Roberto (Suz); 4. John Calderl)ne lSuz): 5. Ronliid Thom (Kltw). 40. EX: 1. Joe Fritz (Hon): 2. Phillip De SoUSIi (Hon); 3, Ralph Scllnnapleco (Yam): 4. Kenneth Meeking (Suz); 5. Tom Hall (Yam). 50... : I. Steven Kanyll (Hon): 2. Ken Scherer (Yam): 3. Bun PovlIll (Hon): 4. James Bottomley (Yam): 5 Salvatore BenantI (Hen). VINT: I. Ted Bolkema; 2. Mano Demarco (Yam); 3. John Wein· mann (Yam); 4. Jason ShUllrt (Hon): 5. Tom We;ll.ler (Yam). Clubs/Associations: AMA. Alabama Promoters Group Mi\ior Events: Alabama Championship Races - Delta Raceway Smith's the Best in the Midwest By MAD MEDIA DELTA, OH, JUNE 29 The Michigan Racing Association provided a great track and prizes for the 16th annual Best In the Midwest shootout. The turnout was strong again this year. The two-day event fea· tured a three-moto format, with the third moto counting as double points. The shootout brought in many great racers. including Florida's Brandon Cunningham, who put on a c1in· ic. Cunningham's long resume includes a number of years in the Pros. as well as his highly acclaimed work as a motocross school instructor. Cunningham raced the Vet Over 30 class and won both motos. In mota two, the real action was between Dave Bowman and Ben Hincher as they battled for second. Bowman pushed his Tech-Care Suzuki to catch Hincher's Yamaha at the flag but couldn't get it done. Hincher rode a flawless mota to take second, with Bowman placing third. Mota three saw Cunningham once again get the holeshot despite a poor jump off the gate. Hincher rounded the track in second, with Bowman third. On lap three, Bowman came around in first, with Cunningham and Hincher close behind. Cunningham recovered and, on the next lap, took back the lead after a good ,--------------------------------------,,. w ~ ~ ::; ,. "' 5 r a. Walden Playboys Motocross Park: Yamaha rider Mike Leavitt went on a winning rampage in Plattekill, New York, going 1-1 in the 125cc A, 250cc A and Collegeboy classes. eye e By MATTHEW HOLT fight by Bowman. Hincher had a problem on lap four and settled into third. The Ohio summer sun was turning up the heat, as was the 250cc Expert class. The battle between Suzuki jockey Jamie Brockman and KTM rider Brad Smith was one for the record books. Smith got the mota-two holeshot but was quickly passed by Brockman. Smith made a move on lap two and took the lead. Brockman latched onto his rear fend· er and followed closely until the white flag came out. Brockman then charged to catch and pass Smith at the checkers. Ryan White came through the pack to work his way into third. despite a sore knee. "Smith is a great rider." Brockman said after the moto. "and I knew if I got in front of him, he would have pressured me throughout. So I worked to stay with him and made my move at the end." For both Brockman and Smith, moto three was a must· win in order to clinch the overall. Smith put his KTM in the first turn ahead of the field, followed once again by Brockman. Brockman was inching up on Smith when, on lap six, his Suzuki developed a flat rear tire. Smith took control and finished his perfect mota for the win and the overall as the "Best in the Midwest." Even with a flat rear tire, Brockman was able to stay fast and hold on to second. White tried to get past Brockman but ran out of time and ended up a close third. Matt Ray finished fourth. From flat tires to constant lead changes, this three·moto race provided a great challenge for all the riders. Everyone enjoyed get· ting to see some of the best motocross racing around, and it was a great chance for everyone to see the Best in the Midwest! Results 50 (4-6) BEG STK: 1. Seth Ferguson (Yam): 2. NDIMn lopp (Yam); 3 Khilee Baltz (Yam); 4 DorTlinick Sell (Kaw); 5. Cassandrll Stephens (Yam). 50 (4-6) NOV STK: 1. Jllcob Edison (Yllm): 2. Wylltl Cook (Yam): 3. McKinzie Edwllrds (KTM): 4. Drake Tosh (Yllm): 5. T~vor Wood (Yam). 50 (4-6) ADV MOO: I. Tesa SWiney (Yam); 2 Austin Ridgeway (Yam); 3 Matthew Clark (Yllm); 4. Kane Ford (Yam); 5 Austin Gilson (Yam) 50 (7-8) NOV STK: I. Lucll5 Buck (Yam): 2. Billy Vaughn (Yam): 3. Ryan Piet.ro....ski (SUl). 50 (7-8) ADV MOD: L Ja5Ol'l SperlIng (Cob): 2. J/lCob Greftl (Yam): 3. Derek RaIns (KTM): 4. Katlln McCullough (Yam). 50 (4-6) S: 1 Seth Harmshfeger (KTM): 2. Jeremy Linger (KTM): 3 Christopher Kruger (KTM), 4 Austin Laderach (KTM): 5. Nikdous Wyatt (Pol). 50 (7-9) S: l. Ethan Scarberry (Cob); 2, Jacob Falls (KTM): 3. Nick Gierlach (KTM); 4. Jllcob Green (KTM); 5. Kenneth McCllrthy (Cob). 50 JR (4·6) STK: I. Ross Martin (KTt-\): 2. Gage Farmer (KTM): 3. Nathan Lopp (KTM). 50 (4-6) S/STK. I. McKinZIe Edwards (KTM); 2. Wyatt Cook (Yllm); 3. Cody Brown (Cob): 4 Colin Kent (KTM): 5. Krislopher Sharp (Pol). XR50 (4·6) STK: 1. Nathlln Moore (Hon): 2. Jeremy Murphy (Hon); 3. Austin Wolf (Hon). XR50 (7 ·8) STK: I. Kyle Pinkham (Sut): 2. Cody Pontious (Hon): 3. James Spence (Hon): 4. Taylor loglln (Hon): 5. Kyle Wag· ner (Hon). 50 (6-9) EXHIB: l. Logan Kamow (KTM): 2. Jllcob Falls (KTM): J. Stevie Sweeney (Cob): 4. JImmy Kmeger (KTM); 5. Seth HamishFeger (KTM) 65 (7-11) BEG: l. Korl Sinauskll5 (KTM): 2. Kyle Armstrong (KTM): 3. Ben Medina (SUI): 4. Jacob Miller (Kaw): 5. Alellllnder Quirie (SUl). 65 (7-9); 1. JareU Pesd (KTM); 2. Todd Kreig (KTM); 3. Logan Kamow (KTM): 4. Andrew Keller (Kaw): 5. Dylan Bowman (KTM). n e vv s JULY 30, 2003 75

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