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I sectio ns of 23," making a lunch break possible). The first section was fairly flat but curvy. The tape was placed near the parked campers and t e nt s set up by t he 15 r iders and many spectators. The seco nd section was muddy and taped t hr ou gh t he trees . Th is se ct io n w as referred to as "Bailie' s Bog," according to Utah Vintage Rider s presi de nt Jim Lipsco mb , wh o provided the beaut iful and scen ic land for this event . Volunteers have gro omed the course and pathway in years past, mak ing for a very long and diverse course. The th ird sectio n ran up a rocky st ream, and the bikes sank dramati cally, espe cially on the Expert riders' course. The fourth section was a hillclimb with a sharp right turn at its peak. The fifth section was through anothe r section of tre es and te sted the riders' log-jum ping skills . The sixth section was a loose-rocks climb. The racing action amo ng the Modern Classic Expe rt s was, as Fenton stated after t he first moto, "he ad-to -he ad co mpe t it ion." He was referring to archrival Travis Stevens. Fento n was hot and sweaty, but he still agreed to ta ke product shots for a local manufact urer - Fanny Gaiters Inc., ma ke rs of the most slender and padded rac ing t o ol pack availab le . Fento n improved his riding dramat ically in the secon d moto and wo n first place in the Expe rt class. The st o ry of th e day was t he very close competition be twe en Dale Beem an and Ray Winwa rd in the Modern Classic Nov ice class. Bee man was one point ahead in the first mota, but Winward ran a clean in the second. Their total points scored were even at the end of the event, but Winward won with a "tie breaker by deans ." The yo unge st ride r a t the event, Bro c k Fenton. 12. rode a brand-new Gas Gas 80 with a large r frame than that o f his previous 50cc machine. Brock scored a clea n in the second moto , despite his unfamiliar and larger machine. He appeared to be the happiest rider at the event. Bingley, contesting t he Wome n's Beginner class. was th e most impr oved ride r between motos, with a sco re th ree times lowe r in the second moto! RESUL TS MORN CLSC EX : I. Tom Fe nton (Ho n); 2. Tra vis Stevens (Hon). MONOSHOCK EX: I. Mike Okapal (Ma n). MONO NOV: I. Brock Fenton (GG). MORN CLSC INT: I. Troy Gasser (Y am); 2. jim Upscomb (Yam MORN CLSC ). NOV: I. Ray Winward (Yam) 2. Dale Bee man (Y ; am); J . Jeff Taft (Y am). WMN BEG: I. Sharon Bingley (Y am). BEG: I. Tim Bingley(O ss); 2. Mike Humphries (Yam ). Oh io Co unty Fairs Motocross Cha mpio nship Se ries Round I I: Clark County Fairgro unds Smith Smooth in Springfield By RUPERT X. PELLEll SPRINGFIELD, OH, JULY 28 airborn, Ohio's Kyle Smith, while not a Pro , was still one of the fastest young men at th is specta cula r fairgrounds t rac k, as th e Suzuki pilot made mince meat of the course and came away w it h a couple of t roph ie s. A re gular national conte nder at the Amateur level, Smith was o ne of the top dogs of the evening, as the IS-year-old hotshoe struc k hard at the opposi tion, te aring off with both t he Schoolboy and 2S0cc B-c1ass wins aboard his yellow bikes. When the money is on the line, it's all about To ny " T he T ige r" Robinson in th is Oh io fairgrounds race series, as the Expert racer from Findlay has rare ly been beaten thro ughout this young season , and he was totally on top of his game aga in on this nigh t in Springfield . Robinson ruled all ove r the jumpy track, but his blitzing style through the whoo ps really assisted in his quest for the riches, as he to ppe d both the I25cc and 250cc Pro classes. F R ESULTS MICRO (4-6): I. John Allender Jr. (KTM); 2. Carey Davis (Y am); J . N ick Wells (KTM); 4. Brando n Landis (KTM); 5. Katan a McCoy (KTM). MICRO (4 -8) : I. Caleb Ho use r (Cob); 2. Dylan Voltz (KTM); J . John Allender Jr. (KTM); 4. Austin Adkins (Cob); S. Nick Wells (KTM). MICRO (7- 8): I. Austin Walton (Cob); 2. Clay Alfrey (KTM J . Davey Boysel ); (KT 4. Tyler Crawford (KTM); 5. Caleb Houser (Cob). 6S M): (7- 11) 0 .1 : I. Dylan Walker (Suz); 2. Matt hew Blum (Suz); J . Davey Boysel (KT M); 4. De rek Stinso n (KOIw); S. John Vance (KTM). 65 (7-1 1) 0 ·2 : I. Bradley Howard (KTM); 2. Aust in Prim aver a (Suz); J . Blain Brown (KT M); 4. Chase Kilba rger (KTM); S.j ake Anders (KTM). 80 (7-1 1): I. Austin Primavera (Suz); 2. Dylan Walker (Suz); J . Bradley Howard (KTM); 4. Chase Kilbarger (KTM); S. Matthew Blum (Suz). 8 0 EXTRA ( 7- 1 I ) : I. Dyla n Walke r (Suz) ; 2. Aus t in Prima vera (Suz); l . Matt he w Blum (Suz); 4. Zak Carte r (Kaw); S. Jake Anders (KTM). 80 ( 12-15) 0 -1: I. Emmett Rowland (Y am); 2. James Kreitzer (Suz); l . Nick Croti nger (Suz); 4. Be njamin Meade (Suz); S. Brock Wagner (Suz). 80 (12 - 15) D· 2: I. Nathan Bethal (Suz): 2. Houston Wireman (Suz) ; J . Jacob Carter (Suz) : 4. Jason je ffers (Kaw ); 5. Brandon McElwee (Y am). SlMINI 0 · 1: I. Emmett Rowland (Y am): 2. Gabriel MuntZ (Suz); J . Houston Wireman (Suz); 4. Nick Cro tinger (Suz); S. Benjamin Meade (Suz). S/MIN I D-2: I. James Kreitzer (Suz); 2. Jacob Carte r (Suz): l . Nathan Bet hal (Suz); 4 . Ca rl De nnin Jr. (Y : S. Dust in Do uglas am) (Suz). 125 PRO: I. Tony Robinson (Suz); 2. Scott Kuchler (Y am); l . Lenny Baker (Suz); 4. Mikey N ibert (Yam S. Joshua ); Hamilton (Ha n). 125 B D- I: I. Nick Hard acre [Suz]: 2. Brian Sommer (Suz); J. Brandon Jones (Ha n); 4. Ryan Ivers (Yam); S. Alist air Ne il (Ha n). 125 B 0 -2: I. Josh Toney (KTM); 2. Ross Adams (Yam l . Robert Smith (Ha n); 4. Todd ); lies (Suz); S. Jeffrey Eggleston (KTM). 125 C D· I: I. Jared Stout (Y am): 2. Justin Fishe r (Yam); J . Andy Kerg (Y ): 4. am Jerr od Gibson (Suz); S. Caleb Reed (Kaw). 125 C D- 2: I. Shea Barhon (Kaw); 2. Dusti n Co lbert (Kaw): l . Brandon Hoo k (Suz); 4. Bryan Atley (Yam 5. Matt Joslin (Suz). 250 ); PRO : I. Tony Robinson (Suz); 2. Jason Wade (Y am); J. Joshua Hamilton (Han) : 4. Shaun Kuchler (Hon): 5. Josh Adair (Suz). 25 0 B: I. KyleSmith (Suz); 2. Shawn lies (Suz): J . Adam Tonn (Suz); 4. Brandon Jones (Hon): S. Curt is Freeze (Suz). 250 C D- I: l. Corey Schwa rtz (Yam); 2. William Young (Suz); J . Nick Bai ey (Yam);4. Josh Propst (Hon); S. Sean McCutc heon l (Yam 2S0 C 0 · 2: I. Tyler Maxel (Y ). am); 2. [erred Gibson (Suz); l . Joshua Ryan (Hon): 4. N ic Web b (KTM); S. Jon Goodburn (Kaw). SCH BY: I. Kyle Smit h (Suz); 2. N ic k Hardacre (Suz): l . Gabriel Muntz (Suz); 4. Emmett Rowland (Yam); S. Ryan Ive rs (Y am) . 16-24 D -I : I. Ross Adams (Y am); 2. Josh Adair (Suz); l . Justin Fisher (Y am); 4. Jeffrey Eggles (KTM): 5. Brian Sommer (Suz). 16·24 0 -2 : I. josh ton Toney (KTM); 2. Michael Arnold (Y am): l . Adam TOM (Suz); 4. Seth Rowland (Yam); S. Andy Ke rg (Yam). 25 + A: I. Lenny Bake r (Suz): 2. Rob Bingman (Yam); l . Ri k Custa rd c (Ha n): 4. Travis Tracey (Han ). 25 + B/C : I. Randy Wight (Yam 2. Matt Joslin (Suz); J . Christo pher Clevenger (Han ); ): 4. David Lee ze r (Suz); 5. Scott Morrison (Ha n). JO + : I. Mark Roop (Suz); 2. Rick Custa rd (Hen]: J . Scott Morrison (Ho n); -t. Christop her Clevenger (Hon); 5. David Sanchez (Hen ). 40 +: I. Rick Custard (Ha n); 2. Kim Hamilton (Ha n); 3. Dale Ringwald (KTM); 4. Allen Ryan (Ha n); 5. Doug Kelly (Suz). OPEN B/C: I. Brandon Jones (Hoo); 2. Seth Rowland (Y am); l . Scott Morrison (Han ); 4. Robert Smith (Han ); 5. Dale Ringwald(KTM). PIT/BK: I. Joshua Hamilton (Han) ; 2. Matt Milatovich (Kaw); J . James Swartz Jr. (Suz). Kevin McNicholas Memoria l Short Track Series Round 2: Timonium Short T rack Lynch Leaves 'em Hangin' By LEN AND BEN BREECH TIMONIUM, MD, JULY 28 T w igg Cycies/KKlM& S Harl e y- Davidsonsponso re d Paul Lynch use d several quick starts to take a pair of wins at the second ro und o f the Baltimore Cou nt y Trail Riders /Cock ey sville Optim ist C lub- spo nsored Summ er Sho rt Track Ser ies . T he six-race, four-we e k ser ies is named for club member Kevin McNi· cholas, who died of cystic fibrosis, and all profits > go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation . In the Open Pro eve nt, Lynch to ok the lead from ja re d Mees , Ra un Wood and ja so n Isennock. Wh ile the others were battling over second , Lynch put a few bikelengths on the m on this small tra ck . After pou nding o n one another, Isennock slipped under Wood off the last turn to take third . Vir tua lly t he same cast of c haracters returned for th e Sportsman final, but it took three tries before they completed a lap. Each time , Lynch managed to grab the lead. On the official start, Lewis and Ryan Hend erson t railed Lynch , with Mees and Wood com ing from the pena lty line to co mp lete t he top five. After a few lap s, Mee s got by He nde rson, wh o fell a little later, taking Isennoc k with him. Brandon Robinso n too k two co nvincing wins , in the 4S0cc/ Open B and 2S0cc B finals, on his Robinson's Electric-sponsored machines. In the Open final. Henry Mangels led Robinson, Nicholas Henderson, Cory Texter and R.J. Hart . Ro binson slipped unde r Mangels off the second turn on lap three for the lead and pulled away. The others stayed close but in th e same order. The 2S0cc B contest was a wire-to-wire affair, with Robinson leadi ng Hart . Chris MacCarty and Ryan Babcock the entire distance. Shayna Texter re peated her tw o wins of the opening event in the 8Scc ( 12- 15) and Women's classes. Against the wo men, she jumped out to an early lead over Kelly Bell and Samantha Resch and was neve r challenged. In the SScc (12- IS) contest, she had heat w inner Evan Baer right o n he r tail the entire d istan ce , but he cou ldn't find th e spot to make his move past the Lancaster Harley-Davidson-sponsored rider. Seve ral rider s rep eated the ir class wins of the ope ning event. Jim Hollister pulled away from Damian Kocovinos and Chr is Hathaw ay to claim his second Over 30 victory. Tyler Kidwell re peated the 85c c (7- 1I) win, over Brett Pugh and Dere k Hersh . A co uple of old-timers too k re pe at w ins: Bob Babcock again topped the Ove r 40 class, while jack Ste dding took t he SOOcc Two-Valve victory. In the SOcc classes, Colton Smith topped the 50ce Oi l- Injected class, while N icholas Hor sey again won the 50cc (4-6) contest. joe Schmidt came through the field to take the 50cc (7-8) win away fro m Smith on the fifth lap . Dan Bromley had an easy time winning the 6Scc final, w hile joey Parks made the most of Robinson's being disqualified in the 12Scc heat to w in over Bryon Whipp erman and Chuck Mylin. Jared Mees had an easier time winning the Adult X R I00 clas s. wi th last wee k's w inne r. Cory Texter, fighting past Bryan Douglas for second. RESULTS 50 O IL-IN) : I. Colto n Smith (Co b); 2. Ryan Varnes (Yam); l . Sam Sheckells (KTM); 4. Ro bby Smith (Yam); 5. [ahleel Blanton (Y ). SO (4-6): I. Nicholas Hors ey (KTM); am 2. Thomas Bowe rs (Co b); J . Ryan Varnes (Yam); 4. Jonathan Hynes (Ha n); 5. Ryan Rassa (Yam 50 (7 ~8) : I. Joe Schmidt ). (Co b); 2. Co lton Smith (Co b); J . Sam Sheckens (KTM): 4. Zach Herbe rt (KTM); 5. Jere miah Snow (Lem). SO AD U L T: I. Casey Weikle (Han ); 2. Core y Hormes (Ha n); J . Jay Rassa (Ha n); 4. William Rolfes (Han); 5. Robe rt Ring (Hon). 65: I. Dan Bro mle y (Suz); 2. Th om as Web b (Kaw) ; l . St orm Sheckells (KTM); 4. Joey Alexander (Kaw); 5. T.J Irvin (KTM). . 85 (7 - 11): I. Tyle r Kidwell (Ha n); 2. Brett Pugh (Yam); l . De rek Hersh (Yam); 4. Dan Brom ley (Suz); S. Ryan Connelly (Ha n). 8S ( 12. 15): I. Shayna Texter (Yam 2. Evan Baer ): (Y am); J . William Snodgrass Jr. (Ha n); 4. Brian Myers (Hon); 5. Tyler Eggleton (Ha n). XR IOO ADUL T: I. Jared Mees (Ha n); 2. Cory Texte r (Ha n); J . Bryan Do uglas (Hon); 4. Chris Klinefelter (Ha n); S. Dale Verzi (Hon). 125: I. Joey Parks (Hon); 2. Bryon Wh ipperman (Ha n): J . Chuck Mylin (Kaw): 4. Mike Standiford (Han ); 5. Frank Vale nt in (Han ). 25 0 B: I. Brandon Robinson (Ha n); 2. R.J. Hart (Hon); l . Chris MacC arty (Hon); 4 . Ryan Babcoc k (Ha n); 5. Bryan Armst rong (Suz). 400: I. Co re y Ha rmes (Y m): 2. Bo b a Ba bcock (Y ); J . Chris Hathaway (Y m); 4. Chris Davis am a (Bul); S. Cory Text e r (KTM). 4 S0/0 PEN B: I. Brandon Robinson (H a n): 2. Henry Mange ls (Rot ); l . N ichol as Henderso n (Ya m); 4. Cory Texter (Han ); 5. R.J. Hart (Y am). 500 2-VAL VE: I. Jack Stedding (Y ); 2. Chris Hathaway am (Y am); J . Bill Kraft (Y am). 750 A: I. Bryan Douglas (Tri); 2. Jason lsennock (Tri); l . Chris Klinefelter (Tri ; 4. Ed Romecki ) Jr. (Y am). OPEN PRO: I. Paul Lynch (Rot): 2. Jared Mees (Hon); J . Jason lsennock (Hon); 4. Raun Wood (Ha n): S. John Lewis (Suz). SPTS MN: I. Paul L ynch (Rot); 2. John Le wis (Suz); J . Jared Mee s (Ha n); 4. Raun Wood (Ha n); S. Chr is Klinefelter (Hon). WM N: I. Shayna Texter (Hon); 2. Kelly Bell (Hon); J . Samantha Resch (Yam); 4. Heather Alexander (Ha n); 5. N icole Hende rson (Ha n). 30+: I. Jim Holliste r (Rot); 2. Damian Kocovinos (Hon); 3. Chris Hathaway (Y am); 4. Joe Doh m (W-R); 5. Jason Palme r (Y am). 40 + : I. Bob Babcock (Rot ); 2. Dave Smith (Rot); J . Chris Davis (Bul]: 4. Mike Johnson (Suz); 5. RickPrice (Ha n). Port land Interna tional Raceway Jelderda's Jammin'l By JUSTIN WHARTON PORTLAND, OR JULY 29 , T he high-adrenaline 50cc classes are always a must-see, as the little kids take their racing very se r io usly (as d o the parents'). Polin imounted Ryder Waite, riding for Mota Outfitters , Troy Lee Designs, SCa li USA and HRp, powe red his Polini to the win in bot h mot os of the SOcc (4-6) class. Taking second was Cobra rider Warren Higgins, who took runner-up he nors in both motos. Taking third was Michae l "Mikey" Ramirez (4-3), and Sean Reyes kept his Honda XR50 pinned the entire way for fourth place o n a 3·5 tally. Rou nding out the top five was Bailey Haines (5-4). The SOcc (7- 8) class wa s w o n by Polinimo un ted Zachary Berryman ( I- I) , who has pretty well ruled the class after several of th e to p riders moved on to 65s. Taking second was Cody Smith (3-2) , and Bills Moto rcycle Plusbacked Keltin Boykin (2-3) finished third. Taking fo urth was t he JjW Designs-backed Andrew Nesse l (4-4), and Tyle r Miller scored solid fifthplace finishes in both motos to take fifth overa ll. Benyman extended his dominance into the 6S classes, as he won both motos of the 60cc (6-8) class, wh ile Zachary Peace (2-2) placed second . Mason Wharton, fresh out of the 50cc class. www.cyclenews.com stole the show in the 60cc (9-1 I) class, winning both motos over a large gro up of riders. Jack Foeckle r use d c o nsiste ncy to take se c o nd overa ll via a 3-3 mota scor e. jeffrey King (2-4) finished third, tiny Nick Mancuso (4 -6) took fourth, and jo nathan Sherr iffs (S-7) took fifth. T he 80cc junior ciass was wo n by Zach Johnson, and th e Ho nda ride r decimated his co mpetition in both motos on his way to the overall win. Taking second was Fly-backed Mike Pontious (3-2), finishing third was Ch ris Kolde (4- 3), taking fourth was Eric Daining (2-S), and Mitch Dunn finished fifth (S-4). Th e SOcc Intermediate class saw a w hole slew of California riders invade the track, with Su pe r m ini-cl ass w inne r "Jum p in' John ny " Je ld e rda taking top honor s in bo th motos . Taking second was jonathan Hornbec k (2-2) of Murrieta , Cal ifornia . T hird went to Marc us Carrillo (4-3), fourt h we nt to Chuck ie Nielson III (3-4), and Nick McMillen (5-5) took fifth. RESULTS SO (4-6): I. Ryder Waite (Pol); 2. Warren Higgins (Cob); J . Michael Ramire z (KTM): 4. Sean Reyes (Hon): S. Bailey Haines (KTM). 50 (7·8 ): I. Zachary Berryman (Pol); 2. Cody Smith (KTM); J . Keltin Boykin (Cob ): 4. Andrew Nessel (Pol); S. Tyler Miller (KTM). 60 (6-8): I. Zachary Berrym an (Kaw) ; 2. Zachary Peace (Kaw): J . Jared Turcotte (Suz). 60 (9- 11): I. Mason Whart on (Suz); 2. Jack Foeck ler (Suz): l . jeffrey King (Kaw); 4. N ick Mancuso (Kaw); 5. Jonathan Sherrtffs (Suz). 60 OP EN : I. Brody Thom (Kaw). 80 BEG: I. Jared CYCLE NEWS • SEPTEMBER 8, 2004 45

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