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Perri Prevost (Kaw); 4. Kollan Richard (Kaw): 5. Houston Gammons (Kaw). 65 OPEN (7.11): I. Joe Looney (KTM); 2. Hanna Escoyne (KTM): 3. Houston Gammons (Kaw): 4. Kye Broom (Suz); 5. Perri Prevost (Kaw). 85 (1-11): I. Jude Patterson (Hon): 2. J. Ray Perkins (Yam): 3. Kade Breaux (KTM): 4. Colby Lacour (KTM): 5. Klint Angelette (Kaw). 85 (12.15): I. Lance Vincent (Hon); 2. Jeremy Domingue (Hon); 3. Derrick Ronsonet (Suz): 4. Ethan Delcambre (Hoo); 5. Dane Dumesnil (Hon). 85 OPEN SM/W: I. Lance Vincent (Hon); 2. Jeremy Domingue (Hon); 3. Derrick Ronsonet (Suz); 4. John Moeller (Yam); 5. Jude Patterson (Hon). 105 (7.15) OPEN: L Mason Roy (KTM): 2. John Moeller (Yam); 3. Logan Vanway (KTM); 4. Stephen Wagley (Kaw): 5. Adam Gauthier (Hon). 125 SCHBY: I. Tyler Begue (Yam); 2. Blake Melancon (Hon); 3. Jacob Heintze (Yam); 4. Jeremy Brasseaux (KTM): 5. Dillon Vanway (KTM). 125 A: I. Chad Kennedy (KTM); 2. Nick Phillips (Yam). 125 B: I. Tyler Begue (Yam); 2. Dillon Vanway (KTM); 3. Jeremy Ford (Kaw); 4. Nikolas Gautreaux (Yam). 125 C: I. Bryce Landry (Hon); 2. Tyler Ball (Yam): 3. Warren Virgets (KTM); 4. Joseph Pizzuto (Hon); 5. Ryan McPhersen (Yam). 125 0: I. Bryan Hodnett (Kaw); 2. Jared Broussard (Hon): 3. Andrew Coutee (Yam); 4. Kamin Zerangue (Han): 5. Jeffrey Harper (Yam). 125 OPEN: I. Bryce Landry (Han); 2. 1)'1er Ball (Yam): 3. Joey Romano (Hon): 4. Dillon Toups (KTM): 5. Chuck Smalley (Yam). 250 A: I. Jamie Ellis (Han): 2. Chad Kennedy (KTM). 250 B: I. Cody Waggoner (Han); 2. Logan Vanway (KTM); 3. Josh Mouton (Han): 4. Taylor Stevens (Hon). 250 C: I. Michael Haffner (Hon): 2. Chris Permenter (Yam); 3. Gene Prince (Han); 4. Kelly Thigpen (Yam); 5. Caleb Stephens (Suz). 250 D: I. Cody Oliver (Han); 2. Dusty Neuville (Han); 3. jeremy Freeman (Yam): 4. Clint Landry (Hon). 250 OPEN: I. Cody Waggoner (Hon): 2. Chris Permenter (Yam); 3. Josh Mouton (Hon). WMN: I. Stac1 Brown (KTM): 2. Jenna Schitlage (KTM); 3. lindsay Escoyne (Yam); 4. Brittney Infield (Suz); 5. Nikki Gaspard (Yam). VET ]5+: I. Michael Clement (Hon): 2. Gene Upps (Hon); 3. Rene Mouton (Hon); 4. Keith Dean (Hon): 5. Chris Vanway (KTM). Top Oil District 36 Dirt Trock Series District 36 Moose Northern California Championship Enduro Series District 36 Motul Northern California B/C Championship Enduro Series District 36 Moose Western Regional Cross Country Championship Series District 36 Motul Spring B/C Championship Cross Country Series District 36 Motul Fall B/C Championship Cross Country Series Awords Banquet: Richmond Memorial Auditorium Brandt, Casey Lead D36 Winners By LISA K. GRAGG RICHMOND, CA, JAN. 15 istrict 36 hosted its 26th annual awards banquet. About 700 people showed up to celebrate those who received awards in the 2004 District 36 Moose Western Regional Cross Country Champion Series, the District 36 Moose Northern California Championship Enduro Series, and the Top Oil District 36 Dirt Track Series. jordan Brandt claimed the hard-earned and well-deserved dual championship titles for cross country and enduro. He was only the second rider ever to win both number-one plates in the same year. (Brian Sperle did it just last year.) Danny Casey's hard work and determination paid off with his number-one plate for winning the Dirt Track Championship Series. Several riders made more than one trip to the stage. Ron Day. John Wells and Sperle all claimed awards in both cross country and enduro. Sperle had a challenging start this year but ended up with the number-two plates in both cross country and enduro. On the dirt· track scene, two generations of the Bacosa family were on hand to take home awards: Sportsman class winner Jermaine Bacosa, Veteran class winner Robert Bacosa Jr., and Senior class winner Robert Bacosa Sr. District 36 president Dave Picket gave special thanks to the guests of honor, which included AMA representatives, Deputy Director of California State Parks OHV Division Daphne Greene, and off-road legends Joe Leonard, Chris Carr, Jim Odom and "Bad Brad" Lackey. The fifth annual Jim Hutzler Award, which is given to only one person per year for their outstanding dedication and service to motorcycling within District 36, was presented to Motion Pro's Chris Carter by 2003's winner, Ed Tobin. Jim Barrow and Heather Wilson emceed the event. Wilson, District 36's Women's cross country steward, presented Anne Creson with a special award from Powers ports of Vallejo: Female Rider of the Year. Racing stewards Bob Bacosa, jim Peacock and Duane Scott presented awards to winners in their respective disciplines. KTM's Revelle Harrison and Patrick Garrahan were on hand to give out prizes and contingencies to awards winners who ride KTMs. The evening included dinner, as well as the D SO auctioning off of great prizes such as Nascar tickets, and there were also many awesome raffle prizes. A special raffle for a new Honda XRSO (donated by Mach I Motorsports of Vallejo, California, and The Redneck Roosters Motorcycle Club) helped to earn funds for the Legislative Action Office, which fights for riding rights in Northern California. Cross country steward Scott, and his wife, Sharon, and their daughters Sara and Michelle, along with 2005 's director of competition, james Davis, put in many hours organizing this event celebrating 50 years of organized racing in District 36. Many others helped to pull this large event together, and their efforts are much appreciated. District 36 is looking forward to the next 50! FINAL STANDINGS Top Oil District ]6 Dirt Track Series SPTSMN: t. Danny Casey: 2. Stewart Barber; 3. Mark Corsetti; -4. joseph Hernandez: 5. Tony Souza. VET: I. Ronald Knight; 2. Robert McDonnel: 3. Mark Biscardi; 4. Robert Bacosa Jr.: 5. Robert McCarty. SR: I. Robert McDannel: 2. Robert Bacosa Sr.: 3. Donnie Darrah; 4. Eric Turner: 5. Mark Biscardi. VINT: I. Donnie Darrah: 2. Mike Riddell: 3. Joe Hoogerhyde; 3. Robert Morris; 4. Bob Scally. VINT S/SR: I. Mike Riddell; 2. Carter Fisher: J. Bud Riddell; 4. Bill Flett; 5. Tom Knight. District ]6 Moose Northern California Championship Enduro Series O/A: I. Jordan Brandt; 2. Brian Sperle; 3. Jeff Bauer: 4. James Ptarcinski: 5. Dave Wood: 6. Greg Ruffoni; 7. Ron Day; 8. Russ Pereira: 9. Kevin Wiley: 10. Brian Jelich. AA:. I. Jordan Brandt: 2. Brian Sperle: 3. Greg Ruffoni. A 200: I. Ryan Gouldthread. A 250: I. Jeff Bauer: 2. Jerry Talbot: 3. Kevin Ruffoni; 4. Joel Burkett; 5. Matthew Woricman. A 4·STRK: I. James Ptarcinski; 2. Robert Mihovich: 3. Ron Wigington: 4. Kerry Simpson: 5. Russell Pereira. A OPEN: I. Joey Silva; 2. Chris Hanson; 3. Eric Tyler; 4. Mike Baxter. A VET: I. Ronald Day: 2. Kevin Wiley; J. Brian Jelich; 4. jeff Wilson: 5. Robert White. A SR: I. Duke Lambert: 2. James Curry: 3. John Wells: 4. William Blocher; 5. Jack Lanto. A S/SR: I. Mike Sterling; 2. Jim Osterday; 3. Peter Pritchard: 4. Richard Adan; 5. Don Matheson. A GENT: I. Don Chase: 2. William Craig. A WMN: I. Michele Eidam. District ]6 Motul Northern California a/e Championship Enduro Series B O/A: I. Jeff Mendes. B 200: I. Kevin Mihovich: 2. Charles Rand: 3. Thomas Simontaechi. B 250: I. Russell Allen; 2. Shannon Creson; 3. Chris Darman: 4. Don Chamblee; S. Kelly Purdy. B OPEN: I. Robert Cye; 2. Jeff Mendes; 3. Shyio Steinthal: 4. Dan Blum; S. Tyler Smith. a 4·STRK: I. Mark Denney: 2. Doug Mansfield: 3. David Chase; 4. Brian Jansen; 5. Todd Dagman. B VET: I. Patrick Helfrick; 2. Jason Clement: 3. John Filippi; 4. Erik Elvin; 5. Alex Wagner. Jauregg. B SR: I. Greg Stefani: 2. Scott Rabeneau: 3. Robb Thompson: 4. Andy Wilcox: 5. Joel Sizemore. B S/SR: I. Ross Ross: 2. Jim Peacock; 3. Joe Floyd: 4. Danny Bawdoo. B WMN: l. Debbie Gidlof. CO/A: I. Mike Leitchman. e 200: I. Rya.n Shearer; 2. Jeff Gillis: 3. Jason Applequist; 4. Cody Tripp: S. Austin Saunders. e 250: I. Keith Seder: 2. Chris Darman: 3. Brendan O'Reilly; 4. Brandon Henning: 5. Stephan Clarey. C OPEN: I. Greg Campbell: 2. Kirk Young; 3. Gary Winnie: 4. Alex Lehr; S. John Casey. e 4-STRK: I. Mick Grundy; 2. Randy Jackson; 3. James Mclaughlin; 4. Jared Sutliff; 5. jim Finney. C VET: I. Robert Smith: 2. Todd Dagman: 3. Doug Teeter; 4. Ken Deeg; 5. Bob Norling. C FEBRUARY 23,2005 • CYCLE NEWS SR: I. Mike Leichman; 2. Richie Mendez; 3. Dana Mesarchik: 4. Richard Lujan; 5. Chase Jiannalone. C S/SR: I. Dave Rocha; 2. Scott Reichers; 3. Brian Willett: 4. Gordon Hurst: 5. Ron Zibulka. e GENT: I. Ronald Day. C WMN: I. Patti Henning: 2. Chris Fish; 3. Julie Werney: 4. Jamie Hoagland. District ]6 Moose Western Regional Cross Country Championship Series O/A;, I. Jordan Brandt: 2. Brian Sperle; 3. Pat Garrahan; 4. Craig Wesner; 5. Greg Ghione: 6. Damien Galford; 7. John Wear: 8. Alex Gragg; 9. Eric DuCray; 10. Jeriah Gurley. A 200: I. Nolan Irwin: 2. William Roussel: 3. Jared Orrock: 4. Ryan Gouldthread: 5. Charles Rand. A 250: I. Damien Galford; 2. Brian Sperle; 3. john Wear; 4. Jeriah Gurley. A 4-STRK: I. Greg Ghione; 2. john Mason; 3. Na.than Tucker; 4. Craig Wesner; 5. Ryan Powell. A OPEN: I. Jordan Brandt; 2. Alex Gragg: 3. jason Lulis; 4. Steve Sitvestri; 5. Shaun Wilcox. A VET: I. Eric DuCray; 2. john Sicily: 3. Ronald Day; 4. Nick Thom; 5. Jim Perreira. A SR: I. Curt Wilcox: 2. David Wood: 3. John Wells: 4. Mark Twiggs; 5. Raymond Spore. A S/SR: I. Robert Hershey: 2. Bob Bowers; 3. Peter Prichard: 4. Fred Sumrall; 5. John Hampton. A GENT: I. Donald Chase; 2. William Craig. A WMN: I. Susan Hellman. District ]6 Motul Spring B/C Championship Cross Country Series B 200: I. Rodney Spencer Jr.: 2. Garrison Gragg. B 250: I. Kevin Porter: 2. Chris Sundin: 3. Paul Gray; 4. Charles Burke. B 4-STRK: I. Dusty Gyves; 2. Jason Orrock: 3. Dennis Barone. B OPEN: I. Paul Broughton: 2. Marshall Mendez; 3. Matt Mariolle: 4. Kelly Knipe. B VET: I. Robert Brumit; 2. Robert Puno; 3. Steve Liggett; 4. Byron Rifenburg. B SR: I. Ron Miner; 2. Gordon Hodges: 3. William Hansen: 4. Tom Perreira; 5. Scott Rabeneau. B S/SR: 1. Michael Schultz; 2. James Brindos. B WMN: I. Jenna Pinto; 2. Ann Creson. C 200: I. Chad Matter!: 2. Thomas Simontacchi: 3. Aaron Volle; 4. Adam Morris: 5. Steve Kulaga. C 250: ,. David Kulaga; 2. Jason Applegate: 3. Wesley Kennedy: 4. Dalen Ashby; 5. Adam Capps. C 4-STRK: I. Bryan Crofts; 2. Mike MOf"retino; 3. Garrett Gesselman; 4. Michael Webb: 5. Dayne Martins. C OPEN: I. Joe Cook; 2. Robert Mitis: 3. William Englebrick. C VET: l. jason RavellJ; 2. Brian Dean; 3. Sa.m Stewart; 4. Brian Davis II: S. Jim Jenson. C SR: I. Bob Pilgreen; 2. Richie Mendez; 3. William Cosby: 4. Tyrus Wilson; S. Herb Bool. C SlSR: I. Greg Loscher; 2. Randy Wendt. C GENT: I. Terry Fish. C WMN: I. Jessica De La Garza: 2. Nicole Lulis: 3. Kasie Creson. District ]6 Motul Fall B/C Championship Cross Country Series B 200: I. Jonathan Davis: 2. Jason Smith: 3. Nic Fitch. B 250: I. Paul Gray; 2. Mike Napoli: 3. Chris Sundin: 4. Jonathan La Fountain; 5. Jason Voss. a 4-STRK: I. Brian Croft: 2. Dennis Barone; 3. Shawn Alaway: 4. Da.ssen Murchie: 5. josh Lewis. B OPEN: I. Randy Mills: 2. Kelly Knipe; 3. Robert Mills: 4. Dusty Gyves: S. Roy Salmon. B VET: I. Steve Liggett; 2. Gabe Kilby; 3. Micah Scott: 4. Dennis Gayler: S. Steven Huggins. B SR: I. Tom Perreira: 2. Jeff Broussard; 3. William Hansen; 4. Dale McKenzie; 5. Garrett Gesselman. B S/SR: I. Ross Ross; 2. jim Peacock: 3. James Long Sr. B WMN: I. Kacy Martinez; 2. Lesha Kubacki: 3. Ann Creson. C 200: I. Anthony Balisteri: 2. Aaron Volle: 3. Jarrod Havlan; 4. Jonathan Godman; 5. Bryan Wells. e 250: I. Adam Moore; 2. Jared Sutlif; 3. Austin Saunders: 4. Ryan Hollowel; 5. Theodore Gittings. C 4-STRK: I. Scott Chandler: 2. Dayne Martins; 3. John Carey; 4. Jesse Balistreri: 5. Michael Webb. C OPEN: I. Austin Morris: 2. Nicholas Barraque; 3. Greg Campbell: 4. Peter McCoy: 5. Kirkwood Young. C VET: I. Paul Bigham: 2. Steve Forster: 3. Keith Fortin: 4. Hud Clarke; 5. Lynn Perkins. C SR: I. Chris Glanz; 2. Michael Mills: 3. Donald Genereux: 4. Michael O'Neal; 5. Charles Rowe. C S/SR: I. Carl Rea III: 2. Terry Bland: 3. Randy Wendt. C GENT: I. James Donahoe. C WMN: I. Kasie Creson: 2. Tara Johnson; J. Nicole Lulis: 4. Stacy Clegg. District 36 Motion Pro/MotuI Northern California Youth Cross Country Series District 36 Youth Enduro Series Top Oil District 36 Flat Track Youth Series Awards Banquet: Richmond Memorial Auditorium No Growing Pains Here! By LISA K. GRAGG RICHMOND, CA, JAN. 15 istrict 36's Cross Country Youth Series' growth has been nothing less than phenomenal: In just four short years, it has become one of the largest Youth off-road programs in the country. Since its inception in 2000, under the direction of AI Fitch the program has grown even faster than the kids! James Davis came on board in 2004 to assist Fitch as points director, and a new transponder scoring system was installed. Averaging hundreds of Youth riders per event, they are also aided by a scoring crew. We are not just talking quantity here. District 36 is producing some of the fastest offroad Youth riders in the country. Last year was the first year District 36 sent its top two Youth riders - Jonathan Davis and Garrison "The Wisp" Gragg - to try their skills against the riders of the East Coast GNCC Youth series. In two states, they trophied in each class, and in Maryland, at the GNCC National Hare Scrambles, Gragg claimed the overall Youth cup. Hundreds of kids are all fired up to see how far they can go with hard work. dedication, skill, and lots of practice. The Youth banquet was held along with the 26th annual District 36 awards banquet, which about 700 people attended. The kids spent the year not only earning trophies and points to move up to faster classes, but also contingencies and Moose Bucks. KTM's Revelle Harrison and Patrick Garrahan were on hand to reward KTM riders with contingencies, as well as gifts of hats and sweatshirts. AMA has recently recognized District 36's Cross Country Women's program as the largest women's off-road program in the country. Now running under the guidance of District 36's new Women's steward, Heather Wilson, who is assisted by Ann Creson, there is much support for the program from kids, husbands, sponsors, and the other women. The Youth Enduro Series runs a handful of D events a year, and it's growing each year. The riders range in age from 7 to 15. The 60- to 65mile races run apprOXimately two timed, technical loops. Youth Enduro trophies were handed out by District 36's 2004 Northern California Enduro Champion, Jordan Brandt. The Flat Track Series certainly has the most history here: This all-American sport started in the USA in 1896. Approximately 20 Youth riders participated in the series, which runs almost every weekend from March through October. Some of the riders are second- and third-generation competitors. Legendary flattrack racer Chris Carr helped hand out trophies to the Youth winners. Everyone was happy to see Carr, as he himself started out in this same series as a boy. eN FINAL STANDINGS 0]6 Motion Pro/Motul Northern California Youth Cross Country Series C/A: I. jonathan Davis; 2. Garrison Gragg: 3. Jonathan Godman; 4. Joey Pascarella: 5. Kacy Martinez; 6. Clint Thorsen: 7. David Kennedy; 8. Steven Godman: 9. Michael Bettencourt; 10. Kasie Creson. A 85: I. Garrison Gragg: 2. Jonathan Davis; J. Jonathan Godman; 4. Joey Pascarella. A 50: I. Chad Broughton; 2. Bret Sage: 3. Sierra Hunewell: 4. Bruno Moreda. B 85: I. Steven Godman; 2. David Kennedy; 3. Michael Bettencourt; 4. Taylor Ohnemus; 5. justin Bonita. B GRlS: I. Kacy Martinez; 2. Kasie Creson; 3. Brooke Hodges; 4. Kristen Cosby. B 65: I. Zachary Summers: 2. Matt Winslow; 3. Nick Price; 4. Austin Hammes. a 50: I. Joe Harney: 2. Angela Pascarella: 3. Matthew Clayton; 4. Zachary Fitch. C 85: I. Eric Habenicht; 2. Lee Pereira: 3. Travis Barboza: 4. Ben Gray: S. Max Naff. C 4·STRK: I. Tyler Bromit; 2. Josh Duck; 3. Kyler Fraser: 4. Neil Dwyer; S. Trevor Traub. C GRlS: I. Heather Pickering; 2. Rebecca Bailey; 3. Heather Yosick; 4. Jessie james: 5. Katie Nelson. C 65: I. Tony Gera: 2. Kaitlyn Werney; 3. Michael Bromit; 4. Kyle Muller; S. Cody James. C 50: I. Kaeli Creson; 2. Paige Wilson: 3. Chad Huffman: 4. Michael Ohnemus: 5. Kaylee Silverberg. BEG 4-STRK: I. Chad Broughton. BEG WMN: I. A1lisoo Brougher: 2. Sarah Thorvund; 3. Christy Jones: 4. Undsey Barnes. District 36 Northern California Youth Enduro Series BOYS (10·12): I. Joey Pascarella; 2. Matt Winslow; 3. Jacob Santos. BOYS (I ]-15): I. Cody Tripp: 2. Bryce Harrison. P/W: I. Ryan Boardman. Top Oil District ]6 Flat Track Youth Series 50 SR: I. Jake Strong; 2. Scott Hampton Jr.: J. Megan Martin. MINI: I. Chad Cose; 2. Michael Martin: 3. Garrett W. Willis: 4. Kyle A. Anselmi: S. Tony Davila. 100 YTH: L Michael Martin: 2. Garrett Slate; 3. Jorge Cabrera.

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