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Iter (Suz); 3. Ted Bohlke (Suz): 4. J.P. Banyocsld (KTM): 5. Thomas JosinslU (Hon) EVa OPEN 1f'IT: I. Joe Vane114 (Hon); 2. Pmy Sconlert (Yom): 3. Michael Sleding; 4. Bryon Doiley (Hon); 5. Fred Kostenbader (Yom). EVa OPE/'1 EX: I. Tim O'Bnan: 2. Edward B1e~tt Jr. (Hon); 3. Mark Gnggs (Hon). ACR MJNIBK: I. Ricky Benesky (KiM); 2. Chns Evans (Yam): 3. Mi<:haeI PieKki (KTM); 4. Rebecca Keller (Hon); 5. Tom France. 25. VINT '805 INT: I. Roy Vonderveur Jr. (Suz); 2. Richord Fogel (Hon); 3. Joseph Abbote (Kow); 4. Mid\oel Suleski (KiM). 25. Vlf'IT '805 EX: I. Ene ~ger (Suz) PRE·1975 250 NOV: I. Marsholl Hurd (Hon). PRE· 1975 OPE/'1 NOV: I. Roymond Evons. PRE· 1975 0PE1't lNT: I. Robert Whitworth (Kow). PRE· 1975 0PE1't EX: I. Dovld Hurley (Yom): 2. Ty Hog)' (Hoo). EVa OPE/"l NOV; I. W. Hunter Hoyes (Yom); 2. Thomos Web- gap between the two riders widened so much that Musgrave had obviously proved his point. "It's great to have Willy out in front like that and have someone to chase," McKenna said later. "I will definitely have to step it up to a higher level than where I am now." Imagine a starting line with 52 riders. and it is your first Old- Timers race. Sierra OldTimer rider Lance Lawler faced that challenge head on with holeshot after holeshol to win the Over 40 Amateur class with three wins, a second and a fourth, over Alberta's Lou Maffret, who combined steady riding with one win for second overall. There were 37 Over 40 Novices. but the hottest contest among them was between two WASHOUGAL, WA, JULY 12·13 Those who are more than 40 years old. ride motocross and like to have fun need to belong to one of the chapters of the Old·Timers. Knowing that one needs to be able to go back to work on Monday doesn't temper the competition or the fun, but it does tend to reduce the "dumb" things that are done on the track in the name of "that's just racing." In the 13-race series that travels from Arizona to Alberta, Canada, and from the Rocky Mountains to the East, there are some outstanding tracks. The championship track at Washougal is one of those awesome opportunities provided by the circuit. Racing on a track that wili host Ricky Carmichael and all of the Pros in just two weeks makes a weekend of motos very special. The turnout of more than 400 riders shows the racers' recognition of this special opportunity. The track itself was very challenging and beautifully prepared by owner Rick Huffman, who was a great host; his cooperation with the Oregon Chapter, led by president Jim Harris, was a key to the smoothly run event. It was interesting to note that there were no huge doubles or triples on this challenging track, but there are jumps with names like "Chuck Sun Jump" and "Usa's Lump." Then there is "Horsepower Hill," also a ski·jumplooking thing that is all but straight down, and the famous ( .. .infamous?) 13 Honda whoops at the finish line that look like the Grand Tetons. Who best to show us ali how it should be done but the Master A class? When Eric McKenna is on the starting line, the betting is usually for who will come in second (or "first loser"). However, there is a "new kid in town" by the name of Wiliy Musgrave, of magazine testing fame. Musgrave came to Washougal to do more than just testing, unless it was testing the patience of McKenna. Having just turned 40, Musgrave decided to try the Old-Timers, where 22·minute motos (three on Saturday, two on Sunday) are guaranteed, even with a turnout of more than 400 riders. He served notice that he was not intimidated by the bigbore four· stroke of McKenna as he charged up Horsepower Hill on his Yamaha 250cc two· stroke. It was soon obvious that Musgrave was in full command of the mota, and he opened up a decent lead on McKenna and Mark Kaestner, who was running third. McKenna kept him honest, but every time McKenna moved close, Musgrave found another gear and opened the gap again. The first· mota checkers went to Musgrave. followed by McKenna, Kaestner and Darryl Zumstein. Although Musgrave rode to a perfect five for five. he had his work cut out for him in the first mota on Sunday. McKenna roared into the lead up Horsepower Hill and opened up a decent lead. Most were saying, .. Ah, McKenna is back," but after a few laps he stalled in a comer, giving the lead back to Musgrave and restarting in fourth. Riding at a furious pace, McKenna passed Zumstein and finally Kaestner for second place, and he was closing on Musgrave with obviously better lap times than the leader when he ran out of time and the mota was over, with Musgrave winning again. When the gate dropped for the finai mota, there was no one back in the pits. Everyone was watching to see if McKenna could take the final moto. Musgrave dashed any hopes McKenna had by taking the holeshot and leading McKenna up Horsepower Hill. Musgrave may have heard how McKenna had faster iap times than he had in the prior moto, and it looked as though he was out to prove who was the boss. As lap after lap ticked off, the 58 AUGUST 13, 2003· eye I Argyll Cycle Park Results, July 12-1 3, 2003 (Round 8) The Musgrave Ritual: · · , Wmmng. GENE HIGGINBOTHAM Results, July 13, 2003 40.. NOV; I. Mark Hector: 2. Curtis Poullon; 3. Gordy Howe; 4. Eric Rolufs: 5. fo\lke Long. 40. AI'c 1. Lance Lollar: 2. Jeff Moy; 3. Grant Brown: 4. Cliff Simpson; 5. Mike Nid1oIs. 40.. EX: 1. Bob BrownI~ 2. Cra)g Bowman; 3. ChflS Berger, 4. Tom BoIl.t; 5. Scott Shefbert... SO .. NOV; I. Kyle Montgomery; 2. Reid Goyette: 3. Les Olden· brook: 4. Lorry Kirsch: 5. Glen Rose. 50.. AM: I. Greg Heitman: 2. Layne Hanno: 3. Barry Anderson; 4. Gordon Skll'lner: 5. JalTl6 Peterson. 50.. EX: I. Teny Hamnets; 2. Jim Horns; 3. Ed Perriton; 4. John Murphey: 5. Jerry Winkelbauer. 50.. MSTR: 1. Charlie Marshall; 2. Terry $oge: 3. Bob Blond; 4. Gary Roestel: 5. Don Toussaint. 60.. NOV; I, Scott Walker: 2. Uoyd Jones: 3. Dennis Pangburn: 4. Bob Mount: 5. John Lehtonen. 60.. AM: I. Bruce Hoover: 2. Goofy Francard; 3. Mike Dobbins: 4. Borry Simon: 5. Dovid Seal. 60. EX: I. Bob Krllh: 2. Jim Lamkin: 3. Joe Corder, 4. l..lIurence St. Pierre: 5. Gory Bonds. 70.. AM; I. Don McKenzie: 2. Nate House: 3. Dan McCarthy. 70. EX: l. Duane Spence: 2. loll Berenyl: 3. Mox Goode: 4. Tony Armada; 5. Gene Higginbotham. MSTR A: 1. Willy Musgrave: 2. Eric McKenna; 3. Mark Kaestner: 4. Daryl Zumstein: 5. Paul Needles. MSTR 8: 1. Chip Chapman; 2. Dell..llthom; 3. Dominic: Franza; 4 Dovid Taxe!: 5. Mike McMurry. OTHG A: I. Terry Hamness Jr.; 2. Mike Hamness; 3 Rod Mate· chuk; 4. Kevin White: 5. Paul Ha~ OTHG 8: 1, Jere Mei!ker: 2. Dave Schmid; 3. Eric Rogers; 4 Trov15 Mullins; 5. Johnny Foec:kle.. OTHG C: I. Sc:ott Smell: 2. Charles Downing: 3 Michael Lara: 4 ran Mdius; 5. Steve Perry. P/W 50: I. Payton Osborne (KTM); 2. Gunnar Sigler (KTM): 3. Kyle Muller (KTM); 4. Jonah L.oc:ks (Yam); 5. Scotty Snow (KTM). MINI 60 BEG; 1. Gunnar Sigler (KTM). MINI 60 NOV; I. J6Se Andrew (KTM); 2_ Payton Osborne Mach l/W.C. Promotions MX Argyll Cycle Parte McGovern Darn Good at Argyll MX By MIKE VANCIL DIXON, CA, JULY 13 A number of surprises awaited the entrants of the first· ever running of the Mach I and W.e. Promotions Motocross at Dixon's famed Argyll Cycle Park. First and foremost were the numerous changes in the course layout: three times up and down the big hill per lap, and then a great deal more rockers and tabletops per lap than ever before. A second major surprise came at the riders' meeting, when it was announced that the motos would be 20 minutes each. It took some clever combining of classes. but there wasn't a single double-gate start the entire day. Riders who could memorize who was in their class at the starting gate and who they really didn't have to worry about were ahead of the game. For Kevin McGovern, the changes just meant that he would have a great workout and be able to demonstrate his talents over the course of a 20-minute moto. He was the only Expert-ranked 250cc rider in attendance, but that just became an added challenge to beat the other riders representing eight classes lined up for moto one. As expected, McGovem got the holeshot and kept a comfortable lead over all the other riders, with the exception of Veteran Expert Sean Conley· at least for the first half of the moto. Conditioning began to become a factor about midmoto. Conley was very fast on his Kawasaki KX, but he couldn't close the gap between himseif and McGovem, on the Suzuki RM. McGovern began to show some styling moves when his margin of victory in moto one was ensured, but he didn't get too wild, as the possibility of being beaten by a Vet·aged rider didn't sit too well. As for Conley, he didn't have any other riders in his class. but he did want to finish ahead of Daniel Sturgeon, a Vet Intermediate aboard a Yamaha. The racer who passed the most riders to win his class in mota one was Vet Novice Bobby Deason, on a Suzuki RM. He had to contend with Kimo Casey, Jim Swicegood and .. in the first moto, but they learned what to do so quickly that they were visibly much faster and more confident by moto two. Stars of tomorrow? Those in attendance gol to see them today! Washougal Motocross Park Washougal. Washington International Did-Timers Annual Race Series Round 8: Washougal Motocross Pan By Oregon riders, Mark Hector and Curtis Paulson. Hector rode steadily with one win, three seconds and a third for the overall. Paulson nailed down second overall. Round nine will be held in Agassiz. British Columbia, Canada. n e vv s Shawn Fisher to prevail. His day went downhill after that, as he could only muster a third the next time out. When it was time for moto two for this multiclass contest, the riders appeared fresh and ready for another 20-minute go. Again, McGovern got off the line with a great start, and he stretched out his lead over Conley even quicker than in the first mota. It appeared that Conley was more interested in beating the Intermediate, Novice and Begin. ners in the Vet class than trying to jump all over the hot young 250cc Expert. The mota ended with the two Experts crossing the line in the same order as before. but this time the Suzuki RM·mounted Casey had the track and his competition figured out, and he took the victory in the Vet Novice class. His 3- I day garnered him the victory in a three-way points tie with Yamaha rider Shawn Fisher (2-2) and first-mota hotshot Deason (1·3). Kyle Kent (a.k.a. -Clark" and/or "Super. man") completely dominated moto three by taking his Kawasaki to an unchallenged 125cc Intermediate win in a moto that had two other classes of 125cc riders entered. Kent, on his Vallejo Powersports/MSR/Napa Auto Partssponsored machine, was never really challenged, other than by the demanding course and the tick of the clock. Also coming away with double-mota wins was hot new prospect Yamaha-mounted Jon Matteoli, a 125cc Beginner who beat 14 other riders in the process. A late effort by Kawasaki jockey Josh Fitro in the 125cc Novice class earned him a class win by virtue of his 2-1 performance, besting Suzuki jockey Daniel Duarte (1·2). In the 80cc Beginner class, a double-mota win was earned by Yamaha rider Gary Davis, and second avera Ii went to his brother Jonathan Davis (2-2), on a KTM. In Pee Wee action, Payton Osborne (2· i) outdid feliow KTM rider Gunnar Sigler (1·2). Brothers and fellow Yamaha riders Sean Conley and Shaye Conley both made rapid progression into the ranks of the "experienced racers" category. These two first-timers were having to follow runners (parents and friends) Dixon. California (KT"'l. MINI 60 Irrr; I. Jake Locks (KTM). MINI 80 BEG~ I. Gary Davis (Yam); 2. Jonathan Dovis (KTM); 3. Steven Pimik (Yam): 4. Nick Whitley (Yam): 5. Kerry Shroder (Hon). MINI 80 NOV; I. Jake Locks (Yam): 2. J~l Fltro (Yam); 3. Joshuo paz. (Kaw). MINI 80 INT; I. Josh F'rtro (Yam): 2. T.J. I..lIrenz III (YlIm): 3. BrIlln Whitley (Yam); 4. Gored Steinke (Kaw). 125 BEG: I. Jon Moueoll (Yam); 2. Donny Melvin (KTM): 3. Shone Blais (Yam): 4. JlIke Locb (Yam); 5. Phillip Memtl (Yam). 125 NOV: J. Josh Fltro (Kaw): 2. Donlel Duorte (Sul). 1251NT: I. Kyle Kent (K.,w). 250 BEG: J. Aaron Welsh (Yam); 2. Tony Baxley (Han); 3. Bloir Grindls (KTft\). 250 NOV; 1. DlInid Duarte (Sut). 250 EX: 1. KevIn McGovem (Suz). VET BEG: I. Tommy Harling (Kaw); 2. Greg Larson (SUI); 3. Adam Musto (Hon): 4. Richard Adams (Hon); 5. Greg Host (Hon). VET NOV: I. Kimo Cosey (Suz): 2. Shllwn Fisher (Yam); 3. Bobby Deason (Suz); 4. Jim Swicegood (Yam): 5. Todd Rodgers (Kaw). VET Irrr: I. Daniel Sturgeon (Yam). VET EX: I. Sean Conley (K.ow). orr NOV: I. Gregory Smith (Yam): 2. Chuck Watson (KTM). orr INT: I. Bill Leo (Yom). CMRA Championship Road Race Series Round 7: Hallett Motor Racing Circuit Jensen on the Move By SHAN MOORE HALLElT, OK, JULY 19·20 Robert Jensen came from one wide-open expanse of territory to another in search of the usual thing that prompts young men to travel: money! Yamaha contingency money, to be exact: and when the North Dakota native left Oklahoma, he was $6525 richer for his trav· els. Jensen is one of a few top-level Pros who travel the country, following regional contingency programs from race to race, often finding themselves at unfamiliar tracks. On July 19 and 20, Jensen found himseif at round seven of the CMRA Championship Road Race Series, held at Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, which is located in the rolling Osage Hills of northeastem Oklahoma. Jenson proved to be the fastest man in town. Despite determined efforts by the CMRA regulars, Jensen won all three events he entered and set a track record on the 1.8-miJe, IO-turn course. which was being run in the clockwise direction for only the second time in CMRA history . a little quirk in the schedule that took away any home-field advantage the locals might have had. A large amount of Jensen's cash came from race six, the Middleweight Supersport Expert race. Yamaha-mounted Craig Montgomery blasted off the line to lead the field of the Tulsa Cycle Supply-sponsored Middleweight Supersport Expert race into turn one, with Michael Sanchez, Logan Young, Troy Green and Joe Prussiano in tow. Green, the reigning CMRA champion, was obviously not satisfied with running fourth. and he immediately started em aggressive move to the front. His rear end stepped out Violently while making a pass on Young the first time through "The Bitch" - a sweeping, downhill left·hander. Green's YZF· R6 swapped a few times before he got it back under control, but once he got past Young, he set his sights on Sanchez, a rider who had struggled during practice with his bike's setup. Green overtook Sanchez in tum six. By tum seven, Jensen had worked his way up from the back row of the starting grid into sixth place and was stalking the leaders.

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