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After 20 heats were in the books, semi number one rolled to the line, with New York's Jerry Harman Jr., Drew Kehoe, Estelle, John Kehoe and Fafard facing off. Drew nailed the holeshot, but Estelle stalked and passed him on tum three of the first lap and took the win. followed by Fafard, John, Jerry Harman Jr. and Drew (who fell on lap three but remounted to finish). Semi number two saw Orosz, Legault, Heye, Canada's Rob Dixon, and Pennsylvan~ ian Marc Gauthier face the starter. Wily veter· an Orosz gated alertly and went wire to wire, with a game Legault glued to his rear wheel. At the checkered flag, it was Oros2, Legault, Heye, Gauthier and Dixon. Heading into the final, Legault and Estelle were tied with 29 points; Fafard had 23, Jeff Oros2 had 22, and Heye had 21. These five riders lined up for their introductions, with the crowd thundering its support for Orosz and Legault. Off the start, Estelle executed a brilliant pass on Legault in turn one, taking the holeshot from the two-path, as Orosz, Fafard and Heye gave chase, in that order. Estelle slowly stretched his lead over the young Canadian and appeared to have the title in hand when disaster struck on lap three: His motor blew on tum four, and Legault and the rest of the field left him in their wake. At the flag, it was Legault, Oros2, Fafard and Heye. Estelle was philosophical after the race and took his misfortune in stride. Legault, meanwhile, was ecstatic, crowning a season that began in the World Under-21 championships in England with a National title before his home crowd. In speedway, as in life, some things are just meant to be. Niagara Motorcycle S~way Weiland. Ontario. Canada R....ults: July 26. 2003 SEMI 1: 1. Craig Estelle; 2. Nk:k Fafard; 3. John Kehoe; 4. Jeny Harman Jr.; 5. Drew Kehoe. SEMI 2: 1. Jeff Orosz; 2. Kyle Legault: 3. Joe Heye; 4. M.!lrc Gauthier: 5. Rob Dixon. MAlf"t: L Kyle Legault: 2. Jeff Orosz: 3. Nick Fafard: 4. Joe Heye; 5. Craig Estelle. O/A: J. Kyle Legault (35 points): 2. Craig. Estelle (29); 3. Jeff Orosz (27); 4. Nick Farllrd (27); 5. Joe Heye (24); 6. Drew Kehoe (17): 7. John Kehoe (16); 8. Marc Gauthier (14); 9. Rob Dixon (14): 10. Jerry Harman Jr. (13): 11. Aaron Hesmer (8); 12. Brian Hollen· be<:k (8): 13. Fred Legault (8): 14. Michel Lemay (8): 15. Biff Waczynski (7): [6. Phil Small (7): 17. Phil Lemay (4); 18. John Perry (4): 19. Dave Richards (3): 20. Andy Dellrnat (2); 21. Lee Chorlond (2); 22. Shawn Morrison (2): 23. Greg SlarttYk: (1); 24. John ~nett (1). the AMP National MX Traek ~ HOJJle City SJ7&t . Saeranaento, Call1'ornia ol'the AMA. 1251250 Outdoor National Igned National Quality prepped track , a two oto qualif:yjng) format with the top 40 riders advancing to the Main Event on Sunday. u/tiple divisions, the top percentage in each division will advance to the Main Event. Event will determine the winner in each class. National Caliber Tro,hies and Prizes to the top 3 class winners and trophies to 4th through 10th place finishers. The track is located in the (OHV) trail riding park with 900 acres of riding area including trails, 4x4, ATV, & mini tracks. You must have spark arrestors to ride 'outside of the National MX track. The park also has a BMX facility as well as a skate board park. Pricesnimes Thursday Practice: $15.00 per rider. $65.00 per class pre-entry (or) $85.00 per class post-entry. Gate fee: $10.00 per person per day or event pass $25 per person. (Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sun) Free camping at the MX Track. NO PIT RIDING Gates open Wednesday, October 1st at 2 pm. Check-in and post entries Thursday, October 2nd from 9 am until 4 pm. Thursday, October 2nd practice from 10 am until 4 pm (all classes) October 3rd, 4th & 5th racing 7:30 am per schedule. Entry forms available on ·our website ampracing.com or call (209) 656-9682 Pre-entry open August 15th, 2003 Pre-entry deadline: September 18th, 2003 - checks or money orders only (no credit cards) 1rlM!TE.~ ~71- --,:i£j (777,zp SWIPT Dodge Sacramento ~ SRMA Arenacross Series Round 2: Multi-Purpose Arena Burgess Brought to his Knee By Roy JENKINS HATTIESBURG, MS, JULY 26-27 Nicholas Burgess, former money rider and son of race promoters Robbie and Sue Burgess, finally popped the question to his girl Angela under the spotlight, before Saturday night's main event. At intermission, the confused bride·to·be was escorted to the center of the track. With a microphone in one hand and flowers in the other, Nick said, "Angela, I have a question for you. I love you. Make me the happiest man in the world. Would you marry me?" Responding to the chorus of "Get down on your knee!" from the closest onlookers, Nick complied, and presented the ring. She said "yes," he put the ring on her finger, the crowd applauded, and Nick breathed a big sigh of relief. The spectators were treated to some smooth moves on the racetrack as well, in all four money races. Whoever got out front first was not guaranteed a victory. however. Blake Kennedy and Coy Hobgood are KTM teammates; whichever of the two got out front, the other fought his way to the front for a pass. The only time it got dirty was on Sunday, when Kennedy was trying to pass Hobgood in the 125cc class. Hobgood, while out front, took the inside line and was already halfway through the turn when Kennedy knocked him out of the tum and off his bike. sparking anger on and off the track. 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