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start, when Patterson flashed into lead. From that point on, the two swapped the point position until Vermilyea finished in first place in the 200cc B class (and 25th overall), while Patterson gOt second. "He got by me on the third lap," said Patterson. "We were neck and neck. so I tried to push him into making a mistake. But he was stiff and wouldn't budge." As far as the dream vacation goes, Vermilyea's got big plans. He's familiar with the joy of giving. because that vacation would be going under the Christmas tree as a present for someone special. RESULTS Stokes (KTM): 4. Tyler Phillips (KTM): 5. Lewis Lamb (KTM). VET B: I. Danny Coultas (Yam); 2. JeHrey Underwood (Yam); J. Charles Cunningham (Kaw): ... Chance Blackwell (Hon); 5. James Gates (Yam). SR B: I. Ricky Miller (Suz); 2. Ron Dilback (KTM); ]. Bruce Marks (Suz); 4. David Smithson (KTM); 5. Pete BozeHi (Suz). S/SR: I. Paul Michels (KTM): 2. John Duke (Kaw); 3. Leon Parker (Yam): ... Vergle Young (KTM): S. Ronnie Hackett(5uz). MSTR: t. lonnie Watson (KTM); 2. Charles Van Way (Kaw). 150 C: I. Walter Taylor (Yam): 2. Jonathan Casey (Yam); 3. Kevin Weis (Yam): ... Nathan Jones (5uz): 5. Derek Fischer (Yam). 100 C: I. Robert Rogers (KTM); 2. Ronnie Frost (KTM); J. Lucas Stilton (Kaw): 4. DIllion Phelps (KTM); 5. Derek Tucker (KTM). 300 4-STRK C: I. Chase BIshop (Yam): 2. Loupie Lambruno (Yam): J. Beau Nicewinter (Yam); 4. Charles Fowler (Han); 5. Tony Rooney (Hon). OPEN 4-STRK C: I. Brent Newsome (KTM): 2. David lun (KTM); J. Jeffrey Ketchum (KTM); 4. Jason Burton (KTM); 5. John Fowler (Yam). VET C: I. JeU Green (KTM); 2. Carlos Humphry (KTM): J. Michael Stewart (Yam); 4. Many Thanker (Kaw); 5. Jerry Fishburn (KTM). SR C: I. Joe Furguson (Kaw); 2. Daniel Newcome (Hon); J. Rich Bell (Hon); 4. Greg Tucker (Yam): 5. Joey Young (Hon). BEG: I. Andrew Tichenor (Kaw). AA: t. Dustin Gibson (KTM); 2. John Maschino (GG); J. Jeff Cregg (Kaw): 4. D.R. Atwood (KTM): 5. P.A. Allen (Kaw). 250 A: I. Travis Green (Kaw): 2. Josh Scott (KTM): J. Steve Gordon (KTM): 4. Jeremy Ke[cnum (KTM): 5. Phillip ~ Barker (Hon). l T A: I. Harvey w Whiraker (Kaw): 2. Hon Buckner (Yam): J. Derek Bratcher (KTM): 4. UJ Neal Van Way (Yam); S. Morgan Green ~ (Kaw). 4·STRK A: I. Chris Gault II) (Kaw): 2. Alan Wes[erfietd (Kaw); 3. Jack Bailey (KTM); 4. Kenny Judd (Kaw): 5. Scott KirchoH (Yam). VET A: I. Robert Panerson (Kaw); 2. Greg Elrod (Suz): ]. Taras Massey (KTM): ... Timmy Pool (Suz): 5. Dean Grewe (KTM). SR A: I. Rick Ward Jr. (Kaw): 2. Scon Martin (Suz): J. Robert Kirchner (Suz); 4. Steve Thomas (Kaw); S. Tony Mi[cheU (KTM). 250 B: I. Jake Young (KTM): 2. Damon Prince (Suz); J. Seth Sum men (KTM): 4. Ryan Patterson (Kaw): 5. Thomas Mitchell (Suz). 300 4·STRK B: I. Chaz Akers (KTM): 2. Eric Chappel (Yam): J. Ryan Creasor (Kaw): 4. Cody Miller (Suz); 5. Cody Panerson (Kaw). OPEN 4·STRK B: I. Mike Schubert (Hon); 2. Mark Thurman (KTM); 3. Brad Bradley (KTM); 4. Shawn Beecroft (KTM). OPEN B: I. Jeffrey Holland (KTM): 2. Eric Gill Dustin Gibson (911) and John Maschino finished (KTM): J Shane Garner (KTM); ... first and second at the Mid-South Hare Scrambles Jeffrey Shorter (KTM): 5. Donme Pifer (KTM). 200 B: I. Geoffrey Vermilyea Series' sixth round in luka, Mississippi. (Kaw): 2. Jacob Patterson (Kaw); 3. Rob ffi m 5 if: World Championship Ice Racing Series Round ,: Everett Event Center Ice Fans on Their Feet for Venegas! By JIM WRIGHT EVERETT, WA, DEC, 18 ne might think that after 30 years of promoting ice racing. it would be old hat for Gary Densford, but every event is a new adven· ture. and he adds to each race to them better and better. At the season opener, the fans were on their feet when the winningest rider in the history of speedway indoor ice racing. Charley "The Edge" Venegas. was introduced. In the first heat, Robbie Sauer grabbed the first 10 points. Paul Hitchcock won heat two, Sean O Billenstein picked up five points for second, and Guy Jessop took third. The stylish Charlie Cooley won heat three. Bill Hermant was second, followed by Robert "The Ice Man" Curry and Joe Hovanic. In heat four, Ronnie Kemp got the crowd going when he stole the holes hot ahead of obvious crowd favorite Venegas. What a roar! On lap three, the crowd got their way when Venegas took the lead. Kemp had to settle for second. James Mann picked up three points for third. The second round of heats saw three new heat winners: Kemp (who held off the famous Chorlie Venegos (left) leads Ronnie Kemp and Chorlie Cooley at round one of the World Championship Ice Racing Series, held in Everett, Washington. "Mountain Man," John Grant), Mann, and Curry. After the last-chance qualifier, three men would transfer to the main and four would load up to go home. Mann made up his mind he would go to the main. and he did. Curry battled hard with Robbie Sauer, and when the blackand-white came out, Curry was second and Sauer picked up the last transfer spot. When the boys hit the ice for the six· lap main-event showdown. the crowd was on its feet. Would the winner be Curry, who had won the last heat and the LCQ? Or maybe "Mr. Focus," Kemp? Or "Never Lift" Cooley? When the ribbon went up. six riders engaged in battle. Venegas led the pack coming out of turn two. Hot on his tail was Cooley, swapping paint with Mann. Though Mann tried inside and outside, Cooley had it twisted to the stops. For six laps, Venegas gave the fans what they came for, and he started off the season with another big win. Second-place honors went to Cooley. Mann rounded out the podium with a strong third, followed by Kemp in fourth, Curry in fifth and Sauer in sixth. Another exciting ICE race was in the books, but this is a 12·race series, and it will be eXciting to follow this year's ICE championship. Grand national number 10. Dan Stanley, started off the new Mad Dog flat-track class with a big win in the main event. J. Annen scored second. Densford produced an exciting season opener. This year's series will visit venues in Canada, Minnesota, Colorado and Las Vegas, to name just a few. Come join the fun! RESULTS HEAT I: t. Robbie Sauer; 1. Eddie Martinez; J. Tyler Hansen. HEAT 2: I. Paul Hitchcock; 2. Sean Billens[ein; 3. Guy Jessop. HEAT 3: I. Charlie Cooley: 2. Bill Hermant: 3. Robert Curry: 4. Joe Hovanic. HEAT 4: l. Charlie Venegas; 2. Ronnie Kemp: ]. James Mann: 4. John Grant: 5. Seth Church. HEAT 5: I. Charlie Venegas: 2. Sean Bltlenstein; 3. Eddie Martinez: 4. David Cobb. HEAT 6: I. Ronnie Kemp: 2. John Gram: J. Joe Hovanic; 4. Robbie Sauer: 5. Tyler Hansen. HEAT 7: ,. James Mann; 2. Charlie Cooley: J. Se[h Church; 4. Guy Jessop. HEAT 8: I. Robert Curry; 2. Bill Herman[: 3. Cal Harrington: 4. Paul HItchcock; 5. Rick Ellis. lCQ: I. James Mann; 2. Robert Curry; J. Robbie Sauer: 4. Tyler Hansen; 5. Bill Hermant; 6. Guy Jessop. MAIN: I. Charlie Venegas; 2. Charlie Cootey, 3. James Mann; 4. Ronnie Kemp: 5. Robert Curry: 6. Robbie Sauer. MAD DOG: I. Dan Stanley: 2. J. Annen; J. Robert Curry. World Championship ICE Speedway Series Points Standings (Af[er I of 12 rounds): I. Charlie Venegas (50); 2. Charlie Cooley (40); J. James Mann ()]): 4. Ronnie Kemp (30); 5. Roben Curry (2]): 6. Robbie Sauer (16): 7. Guy Jessop (14); 8. Sean Bi1tens[ein (13); 9. Bill Hermant (IJ); 10. EddIe Martinez (8). Texas Offroad Racing Organization Round 4: Tate Ronch Cooksey Cookin'in Crafton! By JENNIFER WEBB CRAnON, TX, DEC. 18-19 T he Tate Ranch in Crafton, Texas, was the site of TORO's fourth round. Owner/promoter Mark Tate put in extra effort to make the track more technical than in years past, adding several miles of new trail. Tate also pro· vided additional funds to the Pro purse as a thank-you to the riders for coming out the weekend before Christmas to support his race. Participants were very appreciative of his hard work and the added bonus. The Over 45 A class saw a battle being waged between Plano Honda rider Andrew Cooksey and Doug Taft. Cooksey, a member of the TSCEC Enduro Circuit Hall of Fame, has come out of retirement to enjoy racing again with his son and to compete for a championship of his own. Doug Taft, owner of Greenville Suzuki, is making it difficult for him. "Trey Jorski, who is a Pro MXer from the '70s. Doug and I had a great race going!" Cooksey said. "We exchanged leads several times during the first couple laps. In the past. I was able to put a bit of time on Doug; not this one!" "I broke my kickstarter off at the start," Taft said, "but the bike fired and I played catch-up. I was able to keep it running the entire race, so it wasn't too big a deal. I'm looking forward to the next round!" The two battled a little less than a minute apart for five solid laps. Taft had to pit; Cooksey did not. When Cooksey came screaming down the last straight to the finish, he had a 58second gap on Taft for the win! In Pro action, Clay Hoenshell took the holeshot. with Robert Lambert and Caleb Ramsay right on him. "I got by Hoenshell pretty quick," Honda KTM West/DevollGaerne rider Robert Lambert said, "and led through the end of lap two until I Bert Reynolds topped the 2S0cc A class at round four of TORO action in Crafton, Texas. got a front flat. I stayed close to Hoenshell the rest of the race until he ran out of gas on the last lap. and I was able to take the lead and hold off [Steve] Leivan for the win!" "Just past the halfway point of the final lap, Hoenshell ran out of gas, and I moved into second," SCR Yamaha/Answer/Dunlop backed Leivan commented. "Lambert held it together, and I never got dose enough to make anything happen. He ended up getting me by two seconds!" SMS Racing's Christopher Storrie won the Mini C class for the first time this season, which moved him to third place in the standings. Gainesville Powersporrs-supported Danny Cooksey, Andrew's son, took his first win in and is now leading the Mini B class. Cutter Holloway moved into first overall in the Over 30 C class with his first win in that class. Joshua Woessner (in the 200cc C class). Devon Coetzer (in the 250cc B class) and Rick Dinwiddie (in the Over 45 C class) all documented their first wins of the season, moving each of them to second overall in his respective class. Go to www.race-toro.org for more information on winter racing in Texas. RESULTS AA: I. Robert Lambert (Hon): 2. Steve Leivan (Yam): 3. Clay Hoenshell (Kaw): 4. Clint Carr (Yam); S. David Widmer (Hon). OPEN A: I. Tref Hodge; 2. Jamie Llmance; J. Justin Bonner; 4. Jeff Womack; 5. Brian Montgomery. OPEN B: I. Christian Vowell: 2. Chris Scott: J. James Hill; 4. Don Whitren: S. SCOtt McCunn. OPEN C: I. Matt longinotti; 1. CYCLE NEWS • FEBRUARY 9, 2005 51

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