fends them
Jeff Ward was in a class by himself a s he defended his title and
won the Open Expert main and
also set the fastest time of the
day, at 51.54 seeends,
THE CHAMPION STARTS HIS TITLE
DEFENSE OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT
STORY AND PHOTOS BY JAMEY BLUNT
ast year 's supermoto TT race at California Speedway in Fontana was huge! This year 's event was even bigger, with 277 entries
- a record turnout for Don Caner's STTARS event. This two-day program is run in conjunction with the big AMA Superbike
weekend, with both disciplines complementing each other nicely. The supermoto track is a temporary one laid out in the
infield of California Speedway, consisting of 12 turns over a distance of six-tenths of a mile. The biggest change this year was
to the dirt sect ion, in the form of two bermed turns with four 5-foot whoops in the middle and an exit jump. Remaining was
the long I 50-yard straight off the start, where triple-digit speeds were recorded. A stroll through the pits showed enormous manufacturer support as this exciting, up-dose form of racing continues to grow. New series sponsor Del Amo Motor-Sports of Redondo
Beach, California, donated a new Yamaha yz4S0F outfitted to the max by Moto -Connection with all the latest gear, to be given away
to some lucky soul.
Saturday's action kicked off at high noon with the first of seven heat races , with riders fighting for one of only 28 spots available in
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