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Western New York Motocross Association Inc. Round 1&: Frozen Ocean Motocross Park Lucas Stars in Moto Wars! Rogue Valley Motocross amassed too great a lead to be caught, and he claimed first and first overall. Fregoe (3-2) and Crippen (2-3) took second and third overall. Field (5-4) played it out for fourth overall, and Deielys (4-5) settled for fifth overall. Martin (6-6), "Fast Freddy" Lucas (7-7), John Meehan (8-8), Robert Champlin (9-9) and Gregg Bouchard (10-10) fanned out for very By LARRY WOOSTER AUBURN, NY, JULY 27 WNYMA's round 16 was held at the "Place to Race," Frozen Ocean Motocross Park, and that prospect was just too sweet for nearly 300 riders to be scared away by the big bad weatherman. Once you've competed or watched any racing here, it's clear to see why this place has earned well over 13.Track of the Year awards from various motocross series. The Auburn, New York, motocross. supercross and flat-track motorcycle facility hosted two days of motocross competition. with Frozen Ocean's own round four of its consistent top- 10 finishes. In the 50cc (4-6) class, mudslingers Colton Camp and Angelo Komuda thrilled the crowd lap after lap with flag-to-flag close competition. Camp (2-1) prevailed over Komuda (2-1). While Pee Wee (4-8) winner Ian Tillack (1-1) cruised to another first overall, it was the battle between Steven Shaffer and Dana Zam- Saturday Nightcross race under the lights on track two, and WNYMA's Summer Series points race number seven on the big. loamy patori that captured everyone's attention. Shaffer (3-2) won the "last Pee Wee standing" battle, over Zampatori (2-3). The "Rushville Rocket," Connor Kelly, looked very strong while taking first overall in the 50cc (7-8) division with a 1-1 tally, while Brandon Innes (2-2) continues to be Connor's track on Sunday. Leroy, New York's 7S Cycle Sales awarded a free Dunlop tire to every firstoverall winner. Bill Denman Jr. and Sr. had the track in perfect shape, and Mother Nature cooperated, for a change. The old-school track hosted a reunion of pre-disco classmates from different ZIP codes, greatest rival, racking up his own wins this season and sparking some great competition with more than a dozen Over 40 competitors ready for class to begin. Pro-Action Suspension guru and last week's Unadilla Over 40 Champion, "2cool" Bart Lucas, took the inside line and went to the head of the class with his throughout this class. On average, more than 30 50cc riders attend WNYMA events. Add to this the newest Disciplines: Motocross/Freestyle state 5 to exit 35 (Blackwell Road exit). Go is a 65-footer. The finish-line triple is about 85 feet. Several doubles, two step-ups, two stepdowns. Bad-ass whoops and a nice rhythm section. north on Blackwell Road I 1/4 mile. Turn right onto Kirkland Road and go across the railroad tracks. The track is located a quarter-mile past on the south side of Kirkland. Facilities: Camping is available at the RVMX track the night before a race (no hookups yet); Porta-Potties. Directions: From Medford. Oregon, take inter- Clubs: None "Home track of the first back-flip by Caleb Track: A little over a mile long, comprised of sand. wood fiber, and loamy dirt. It can get hard·packed dUring the summer. The tabletop Moroso Motorsports Park Luck Wins by Default By LISA THEOBALD world, but at least they help put some fun in high gear as he led Delelys, Martin, Rich Field. Jeff Fregoe and Don Crippen over the big tabletop jump. Crippen went zippin' and WEST PALM BEACH, FL, JULY 20 Scott Ritchey crossed the finish line first in the Unlimited Grand Prix race, the Shootout. He led the race from start to finish. He ran hard and maintained a strong advantage throughout the entire race. Motocross Park next on September 7, and the was in second by the end of lap one, and then he took the lead away from Bart to lead lap WNYMA season will come to a close at the Auburn, New York, facility on Halloween two. Fregoe was still on the go, free-wheeling weekend, October 26. This last race of the his way up to third place and fending off challenges by Delelys, Martin and Field. Bart used season always produces some great racing action as riders battle for precious WNYMA series points in an effort to avoid the Great a power pass over a double to regain the lead for good on the final lap, followed not so closely by Crippen, Fregoe, Delelys and Field. Bart and Delelys bumped bars through the Pumpkin (and move up in the points standings). Frozen Ocean Motocross Park Aubum. New York Results, .July 27. 2003 (Round 16 of 29) holeshot tum in mota number two, with a rainbow of riders in hot pursuit. Crippen again rebounded to second place to start lap two 50 P/W (4..8): I. 18n TIlIllCk (YlIm): 2. St~vt:n Shaffer (Yam); 3. Ollna Zllmpstorl (Yam): 4. Jade Repass (Vllm); 5. Colton (limp (KTM). 50 (4-6): I. Collon (limp (KTM): 2.....ngelo Komudll (Cob); 3. and once again took the lead just in time to lead lap two. A light drizzle kept the dust level down and the competition level high, making for very fast racing conditions. Patience is the Steven Shllffer (Yam): 4. Kory Fogarty (Yam): 5. ZaChllry Shaffer (YlIm). 50 (7.8): 1. Connor Kelly (KTM); 2. Brandon Innes (Cob); 3. EmeBOn Connor (KTM); 4. Mason Price (Cob); 5. Jason Chacho (Cob). 65: I. Sunny Drake (KTM): 2. IU. Beck (KlIw); 3. Todd Thomp· son (KTM); 4. Jllke Eddy (Kaw): 5. Billy PrzysInda (KTM). key to motocross glory, and on lap three Bart used the same double jump to unlock Crippen's grip on the lead. Crippen was slippin', and Fregoe's free-wheelin' moved him past Crippen for second place and into position to JR I'lINI: 1. Sunny Drake (Kaw): 2. Nick McPhee (Sw.): 3. Jake Eddy (Kaw): 4. Todd Thompson (Yam): 5. Ryan etdnIuer (Sul). SR MINI: 1. Chris Carlson (Suz): 2. Nicholas Basamania (Suzl: 3. Louis Tepas (Vam): 4. Andrew Meehan (Han): 5. Adam Sedlmeier (Sw). MINI COMB: 1. Chris Carlson (Suzl: 2. Sunny Drake (KlIw): 3. Nick McPtlee (Suzl: 4. Andrew Meehan (Hon); 5. Andrew MIles (Suz). 125 SCHBY: 1. Matt Flint (Yam); 2. Co~ Shipos (Suz): 3. Dan Lewandowski (Yam); 4. Keegan Saum (Yam): 5. Justin Loope (Suz). 125 BEG: J. John French (Yam): 2. Tom Neubeck (Kaw): 3. Chad Dollard (KTM); 4. Chas Porter (Kawl: 5. MIke Grady (Yam). 125 NOV: I. Michael Miller (Yam); 2. Corey Shipos (Suz): 3. Shannon Richllrdson (YlIm); 4. Nicholas Apgar (Kaw): 5. Tom Lees (Kaw). 125 AM: J. Matthew flInt (Yam): 2. Steve Bond (Yam); 3. Jeremy Stelllart (KTMl: 4. Craig Crippen (Hon): 5. Jeremy Vancise (Hon). 125 EX: I. Sonny Nighman (Kaw): 2. Jason Doyle (Yam): 3. Palrick KaJlfelz (Kaw): 4. Ken Sheerer (Yam): 5. Jeremy Tiffany (Yam). 250/0PEN BEG: I. Jim Davis (Hon); 2. Jeff Hodgins (Hon); 3. James Too=io (Yam): 4. Donald Rich (Kalil): 5. Randy Gee (KTM). 250/0PEN NOV: I. Rick Angood (Yam): 2. John Billings (Hon): 3. ft\ike Murphy (KTM): 4. Bryan Mllrianacd (Kaw): S. Chris Hilton (Hon). 250/0PEN AM: 1. Matt Easlmlln (Yam): 2. Nick Schroth (Kalil): 3. Ray PnItt (KTM); 4. Nate Crofoot (Han); 5. Ryan Kaza (Yam). 250/0PEN EX: 1. Jeremy Tiffany (Yam): 2. Sonny Nighman (Kaw): 3. JorrllIn Jackson (Han): 4. Jason Doyle (Yam): S. Michael Silvarole (Yam). 16-24 COMB: 1. Ste~n Udell (KTM): 2. Jeremy Vancise (Hon): 3. Jeremy Stewart (KTM): 4. Ryan Saum (Yam): 5. Nate Crofoot (Hon). 25+ A: 1. Jeremy Trffany (Yam): 2. Ronald Beck (Han): 3. Gene Nighman (Kaw); 4. Ken Sheerer (Yam): 5. PlItrick Kallfelz (Kaw). 25+ B: I. Michael Miller (Yllm): 2. Ronllid Wagner (Kalil): 3. Rylln KllZa (Yllm); 4. Chris Rlchllrdson (YlIm); S. Shannon Richllrdson (Yllm). VET: 1. Rolond Beck (Han): 2. Gene Nlghman (Kalil): 3. Bart wells (Yam): 4. Steven Dunton (Hon): 5. Raymond Pran (KTM). SR B: 1. George Mertin (Hon): 2. John Debol, (Kalil): 3. Ron 811199 (Yaml. SR C: I. Michael Lenartowicz (Sw.); 2. Fred Lucas (K:lIII); 3. Terry Kelley (Yam): 4. RlIndy Gee (KTM); S. Ronald Champlin (KTM). 40+: 1. Bait Lucu (yam): 2. Jeff Fregoe (Yam): 3. Don Crippen (Hon); 4. Rich Field (Suz); 5. Steve Delelys (KTM). 4-STRK.: I. Steye Bond (Yam): 2. Tim Henry (Hon). VINT & WDS: 1. PlItrick Green (Hon). challenge the leader. However, Bart had just Frozen Ocean Motocross Park: Bart Lucas topped the Over 40 class at round 16 of WNYMA action In Auburn, New York. e n e vv s Schedule: Check the website or call before you haul. General Admission: $5 (children under 5 free) back in motocross for a lot of riders who really just never did grow up. The WNYMA returns to Frozen Ocean riders chasing the leader. Bart had his groove I E-mail: jdt@inLernetaLs.com Website: www.nmu.com craze, Fast 50s, and pretty soon the 50cc machines wilt dominate the world of motocross ... Well, okay, maybe not the whole holes hot expertise. Steve Delelys, George Martin and Bart's older (and smarter, if not faster) brother Fred Lucas led a rat pack of cue 13545 DUlJlllln Road Centra! Point. Oregon 97502 Owner/Operator: Jerry and Sharellbomasson Phone: 541/855-1549 Phone: 541/840-2650 But he didn't win. Ritchey's only mistake - a very costly one was jumping the start. Race officials and spectators observed both Ritchey and his teammate Jim Pihokken blatantly jump the start during the Shootout. Subsequently, both were penalized by CCS officials and docked one lap each. During the early moming riders' meeting, CCS officials had reviewed race-start proce- dures, and they emphasized the penalty for this infraction. This issue was specifically addressed after several questionable rolling starts had been observed during the previous race event. Darren Luck, who crossed the fin· ish line third. behind Ritchey and Pihokken, was presented with the first-place trophy for the Shootout, the winner by default. The bump up to first place pushed Luck into the category of "winningest racer of the weekend," with a total of three victories. Earli- er in the day, he won the Middleweight Super- Wyatt."- Track owner/operator Jerry Thomasson - By 1.EE UVESEY sport and Unlimited Supersport events. He also finished fourth in Heavyweight Supersport and sixth in GTO after crashing on the first lap. Michael Barnes. John Costa, Neville HallReace, John Linder and Ed Lis all pulled off multiple wins during the event, with two first- place finishes each. Barnes won the GTU and Heavyweight Supersport races and finished second in Unlimited Supersport. Costa won the Lightweight Superbike and Thunderbikes events and finished lflird in GT Lights and Supertwins. Hall-Reace won Middleweight Sportsman and Supersingles and finished sixth In GT Lights. Linder won GT Lights and Lightweight Supersport and finished third in Lightweight Superbike. Lis won the Formula 40 and Heavyweight Superbike classes. A handful of Amateur racers also pulled off multiple wins. Bryan Cassell, Andres Londono, Jorge Rodriguez, Stephen Servis and Brian Shaw all went home with two first-place tro- phies apiece. Cassell won GT Lights and Lightweight GP. Londono won the GTU and Middleweight Superbike races. Rodriguez won GTO and Heavyweight Superbike. Servis won Lightweight Superbike and Lightweight Supersport, and Shaw won the Unlimited Supersport and Heavyweight Supersport events. Results !'t.M GTO: 1. Jorge RodrigueJ: (SuJ:); 2. Brian Shaw (SUI): 3. Rodolfo Ramim: (Doc); 4. Andrew CoMn (Suz); 5. Patrk:k Erickson (Sw). EX GTO: I. Scott Ritchey (Suz): 2. Jim P\hokken (Suz): 3. Marco ft\:lrtinez (Suz); 4. Mk:tlael Rouleau (Suz); 5. Rick NaNp (Suz). Moroso Motorsports Park: Darren Luck (1) lucked out and was bumped from third to first when both Scott Ritchey and .Jim Pihokken were docked a lap for jumping the start of the Unlimited Grand Prix Shootout during CCS Florida region race action in West Palm Beach, Florida.