Cycle News - Archive Issues - 2000's

Lucas Armstrong put the hurt on the 80cc Beginner class with the overall win via a 1-3 showing, over Dillon Tribble (3-2) and Tyler Owen (2-4). RESULTS Pee Wee Track P/W JR (4-6): I. Daniel Silva (Yam); 2. Jedediah Miller (Yam). SO (4-6) STK: I. Cobe Lehnertz (KTM); 2. Ryan Packwood (KTM): 3. Colby Bates (KTM). SO (4-6) MOD: I. Scotty Snow (Lem). SO (7-S) STK: I. Kyle Greener (Pol); 2. Jayson Harting (KTM); 3. Kyle Wells (KTM). 50 (O-S) OPEN: I. Derick Sitva (Cob). Main Track 50 (4-6) STK: I. Scotty Snow (Lem): 2. Cobe Lehnertz (KTM): 3. Colby Bates (KTM). SO (7.8) STK: I. Seth Medley (KTM): 2. Jayson Harding (KTM); 3. Rhett Gonzalez (KTM). 60 FfT: I. Casey Kelly (Kaw); 2. Trenton Neufeld (Hon). 60 BEG: I. Kyle Levich (Suz); 2. Derick Sitva (KTM): 3. Travis Hancock (KTM). 60 NOV: I. Chase Twohig (KTM); 2. Paul D'Eredita (KTM); 3. Anthony Rutter (KTM). 60 INT: I. Michael Maze (KTM). 60 OPEN: I. Michael Maze (KTM): 2. J.D. Elliot (KTM): 3. Gunner Sigler (KTM). 80 BEG: I. Lucas Armstrong (Hon): 2. Dillon Tribble (Suz); 3. Tyler Owen (Yam). 80 NOV: I. Blake Ballard (Yam): 2. Keith Knight (Suz): 3. Jason Gandzjuk (Yam). 80 INT: I. Ricky Rinauro (Suz); 2. Topher Ingalls (Yam); 3. Landon Currier (Yam). 80 OPEN 0-1: I. Topher Ingalls (Yam): 2. Landon Currier (Yam); 3. Michael Flores (KTM). 80 OPEN 0-2: I. Brad Lopez (Yam); 2. Cody Haugen (Yam): 3. Derek Bee (Yam). S/MINI: I. Bryce Huffman (Suz): 2. Topher Ingalls (Yam): 3. Tyler Bereman (Yam). 115 BEG 0-1: I. J.J. COX (Hon); 2. Cody Casner (Yam): 3. Marco Trevino (Suz). 125 BEG 0-1: I. Mike Scott (Yam): 2. Tyler Newman (Suz); 3. Troy Wass (Yam). 115 NOV 0-1: L Darryl Saville (Hon); 2. Ilr.ondon Bell (Hon); 3.jo.eph Romano (Hon). 125 NOV 0-2, I. Anthony Nash (Yam); 2. Adam Conway (Hon); 3. Eric Emerson (Yam). 125 INT: I. Jared Morrison (Hon); 2. Kevin Rookstool (So2): 3. Curtis Roe (Yam). 115 PRO: I. Michael Brandes (Hon): 2. Chris Loredo (Hon); 3. Cory McDaniel (Yam). 250 BEG: I. Dustin Robinson (Hon): 2. J.J. COX (Hon): 3. Mick Persteiner (Kaw). 2S0 NOV: I. Joseph Romano (Hon): 2. Grayson Swift (Yam): 1. Brandon Bell (Hon). IS0 INT: I. Kris Triest (Yam); 2. Curtis Roe (Yam): 3. Kevin Rookstool (Suz). 2S0 PRO: I. Michael Brandes (Hon): 2. David Gassin (Yam): 3. Charlie Morrison (Yam). 4-STRK OPEN: I. Kevin Rookstool (Suz); 2. Joey Harris (Yam); 3. Josh Gassin (Yam). 500 INT: I. Michael Fargher (Hon); 2. Ronald McCasland (Yam). SOO PRO: I. Michael Brandes (Hon); 2. Chris Loredo (Han); 3. David Gassin (Yam). U/l: I. Kris Triest (Yam); 2. Devin Watson (Yam); 3. Ross Threet (Yam). WMN (7-11): I. Melissa ANa (Kaw): 2. Brianne James (KTM). WMN (13+): I. Rory Packwood (Suz); 2. Krista Griener (KTM); 1. Kayla Snow (Suz). SCHBY: I. Justin Enos (So2); 2. Ryan Kirk (Suz); 1. Bryce Huffman (Suz). 15+ BEG: I. Kevin Wilson (Yam); 2. Noble Barlow (Hon); l. Patrick Taboo {Yam). IS+ NOV: I. Reno Bailey (Hon): 2. Chad LaVellO (Kaw): 1. Chad Lowenberg (Hon). IS+ INT: I. Pete Kasten (Hon): 2. Brian Mockridge (Yam): 3. Jimmy Robinson (Hon). 30+ BEG: I. Walt Van Olden (Hon): 2. Todd Latronica (Yam): 1. Jim Zepp (Yam). 10+ NOV: I. Chad Lavezzo (Kaw); 2. Reno Bailey (Hon); 3. Andrew Toth (Hon). 30+ INT: I. Jimmy Robinson (Hon): 2. Jesus Puente {Yam): 3. Doug Eisenbeis (Yam). 10+ EX: I. Mike Newman (Suz). 30+ PRO: I. Steven Kotajarvi (Yam): 2. Josh Boykin (Suz). 35+ NOV: t. Keith Kingston (Yam): 2. Dean Adkins (Yam): 3. Mark Mansfield (Suz). 35+ INT: I. Richard Morgan Jr. (Yam). 40+ NOV: I. Dean Adkins (Yam); 2. Rick Cervantes (Hon): l. Mark Mansfield (SU%). 40+ INT: I. Steve Jump (Yam): 2. Doug Eisenbeis {Yam); 1. Greg Douglas (Hon). 40+ EX: I. Michael Johnson (Hon): 2. Mike Newman (Suz). Winter Twister Ice Stunt Bikin' Championship Sunset Tavern and Marina Urban Legend in His Own Time Bv DAN SCHMITT LAKE KOSHKONONG, WI, JAN. 30 T he inaugural World Championship Ice Stunt event was held on Lake Koshkonong, in front of the Sunset Tavern. Tom Gimmer cleared off a 2000-by-50-foot strip to set the stage. With both individual and team events, hundreds of fans ventured onto the ice to witness this unique event. Using the rules set down by one of the competitive organizations, it was evident that two of the planned events would not work on this ice surface. The Coaster Wheelie and the No-Handed Wheelie events were a big disappointment to fans and competitors alike. However, the next event, the Slowest Wheelie contest, infused great enthusiasm in the fans. With three chances to go, the slowest between the cones (located 100 feet apart) would be the winner - and that was Andy "Phatty" Lancaster. the slowest at 5: 16. Second went to Dan Look from Section Eight, who went 4:77. Darin Mihlbauer came in third with a 4:61. The objective of the next competition was to keep both wheels on the ice at all times, so the Acrobatic Freestyle event required the riders to perform slides and tricks on their bikes for the judges and the fans. Hondamounted Dan Urban and Suzuki-mounted Ryan Suchanek tied for second with 75 points each as they performed various slides on their bikes. Joe Beaver won hands down by standing on his Honda 9OO's gas tank and removing his helmet, putting it on backward, and then throwing it to the cheering fans. Suchanek looked pretty good in the Individual Premier Freestyle competition, performing good wheelies back and forth. He thrilled the crowd with a one-handed fullthrottle spin of his bike as he stood in the middle to conclude his routine. Look sat on the gas tank of his CBR 929 and had his feet in the air to entertain the fans, but the conditions of the ice were deteriorating, so he couldn't get all of his wheelies to work, and he came in second. It was Urban who put it all together, with his 48 legs over the windscreen, standing on the seat and waving to the fans. He had the best program and took the victory. In the Team competition, the Vertical Mischief crew put on the best show. All four teammates wheelied back and forth, with Phatty doing slow, controlled wheelies. Their grand finale was a showstopper; the "Spin for Life." Beaver stood on the side of his Honda, lifted it slightly and, with a full throttle, spun it in a tight circle. The fans went wild, and the Mischief boys took home the Team trophy and heavy cash. RESULTS COASTER WHEElIE: I. Ryan Suchanek (Suz). NOHAND WHEElIE: I. Dan Urban (Hon). SLOW WHEElIE: t. Andy Lancaster (Hon): 2. Dan Look (Hon): 3. Darin Mihlbauer (Hon). ACROBATIC FREESTYLE: I. Joe Beaver (Hon): 2. (TIE) Dan Urban (Hon)/Ryan Suchanek (Suz). INDVDL FREESTYLE: I. Dan Urban (Hon): 2. Dan Look (Hon): l. Ryan Suchanek (Suz). TEAM: I. Vertical Mischief.com (Ryan Suchanek/Dan Urbaf\lJoe Beavers/Andy Lancaster); 2. Mil-Town Wheelie Boys (Jesse Friday/Darin Mihlbauer/Brad Philps). Texas State Championship Enduro Circuit, Championship Division Texas State Championship Enduro Circuit, High Plains Division Rounds I II: Macy Ranch Hogan Handles the Renegade Bv BIU KAMIN POST, TX, JAN. 30 on Hogan topped a field of riders hungry for competition after their holiday hibernation. Hogan's white-hot 4.0242 was the best of any offered up. Hogan pulled a freight train of greats through the course: Michael Wilson, who overalled the Championship division in 2004, was barely a card flip behind at 5.0277; last year's event winner, Mark Thompson, was a few seconds behind Wilson; and the 2004 High Plains Overall winner, Cole Kirkpatrick, was the jet-propelled caboose. "This was a great event - the new trail was excellent and showed a lot of effort by the club, and the course markings were really well done, and the checkworkers were fantastic," said Hogan, the Sabine 2004 Overall champ, who rides out of his own shop, Honda-KawasakiKTM West of Fort Worth. "My dad's support really makes the difference." Former Pro racer Nub Stovall. Renegade trails president. led the crew in putting together a memorable opening event for the 2005 TSCEC season. The crew spent weeks dearing new trails through the beautiful Macy Ranch. The weather cooperated as well, providing great traction and not a speck of dust. While the first of the 240 competitors met with 40-degree temperatures and a steady mist, the increasing speed averages helped everyone warm up. A variety of twisting sand washes, rolling hills and fast trails lined with snarling mesquite generated plenty of heat, while draining the strength from competitors' bodies. High water in the river demanded a creative solution from the hard-working crew. A flatbed trailer became a bridge, where more than a few riders slid out on the mud-covered ramps. An unlucky few slid off the edge into the water, and a few tried creative lines through the river. "At least you could still see their handlebars," noted one observer. The third loop began with 13.B miles at 18 mph. It ramped up to 24 for the final nine miles of deep sand, fast chicanes, and some killer single-track through the rockier sections of the ranch. Here riders were treated to the infamous Bulldozer Hill, a pucker-inflicting downhill that left no margin for error. Mitch Elson overalled the A division. Aaron Nichols rode his four-stroke Honda to the head of the C Novice division. Scott Grey claimed the Age overall, and Bill Kamin won the first round in the new Super Senior A class. David Stuart topped Senior B, and Josh Dailey won the 16 and Under Small-Wheel class. Cameron D Kirkpatrick made the best of his move up with a first in 200cc A competition. Nick Brozovich overalled the C division here at the Macy Ranch in 2004, and now the B division in 2005. His 9.0475 put hi at sixth overall - despite two flats. "lowe a lot to Good Times PowerSports for helping me with my Kawasaki assist ride." said an excited Brozovich. ':And my mom and dad made a great pit crew." Great conditions, friendly workers, wellmarked trails and fast scoring made this event hard to match. It seems there's only one choice for TSCEC Enduro of the Year. RESULTS O/A EVENT: I. Don Hogan (AA) (Kaw). O/A A: I. Mitch Elson (250 A) (Kaw). AA: I. Michael Wilson (Yam); 2. Mark Thompson (Yam): 3. Cole Kirkpatrick (ICTM): 4. Blake Brady (Yam); 5. Larry Crane (KTM). OPEN A: I. Rick Higgins (KTM): 2. Rex McKinney (KTM); 1. Michael Mechler (KTM): 4. Joel Prock (KTM): 5. Scott Frost (KTM). 200 A: I. David Nix (KTM): 2. Terry Maxwell (KTM): 3. Bill Bray (GG): 4. David Sparkman (Yam): S. Archie Taliaferro (KTM). 2S0 A: I. Chad Metcalf (Yam): 2. Chad Carlisle (KTM): l. Alan Clark (KTM): .... Jeremy Henley (Yam): S. Lee Upton (Kaw). 4-STRK A: I. George Villanyi (KTM): 2. Austin Wann (Yam): 1. Mark Franklin (KTM): 1. Cory Adair (Hon): S. Randy Race (Yam). SR 40+ A: I. John Blythe (Yam); 2. Mark Atkins (Yam); 1. Dan Dailey (Yam): 1. Mark Rogers (KTM); S. Bubba Ehrlich (KTM). SR 50+ A: I. Bill Kamin (Hon); 2. Richard Mertes (KTM): 1. Joseph GUlierrez (Suz): 1. Larry Perkins (KTM). O/A B: Jordan Chambliss (250-B) (Yam). OPEN B: I. Kelly Simmons (KTM); 2. Bill Roe (Hon): 1. David Sluart (KTM): 1. Bob Stapp (Kaw): S. Lance King (KTM). 200 B: I. Ricky Lambert (KTM); 2. Bobby Stuart; 3. Marc Williams (GG). 2S0 B: I. Jordan Chambliss (KTM): 2. Scott May (Yam): 3. Danny Sialer: -4. Brad May (Hon). 4-STRK B: I. Jody McDonald: 2. John Farmer (Hon): 3. Clint Branch (Yam); 4. Steve Quince (Yam). SR B: I. David Sluart (KTM); 2. Clint Branch (KTM): 3. David Smoljan (Hon): -4. Jerry Stevens (Hon): S. Ken Murphy (Yam). O/A AGE: Scott Gray (MSTR) (Yam). O/A C NOV: Nick Brozovich (0-16 BIW) (Suz). OPEN C NOV: I. Kelly Prater; 2. Dustin Shelhamer (KTM): 3. John Anders (KTM): 4. Brandon Dennis (KTM): S. Justin Herontma (KTM). 100 C: I. Gary C. Smith (KTM): 2. Tyler Pulliam (Yam); 3. Scott Balbin (Kaw): 4. Brandon Lay (KTM). 250 C: I. Johnny A Smith (Hon); 2. Ronnie Matsko (Suz); 1. Greg Herndon: 4. Bill Mills (Yam): S. Terry Bowen (Hon). 4-STRK C: I. Jack Arp (Yam): 2. Marty Baker (KTM): 3. Josh Harrison (Hon): 4. Kerry Glaze (KTM); 5. Brent W. King (KTM). VET C: I. Bob Arnett (Han): 2. Don Ehmke (KTM): 3. Jim Masterson (KTM): 4. David Burgen (KTM): S. Steve Riffe (Yam). MSTR: I. Randal Fowler (KTM): 2. Kenneth Bolton (KTM): l. Joseph Gutierrez (KTM): 4. Jack Henry (KTM): 5. Larry Zimmennan. SR C: I. Bobby Pulliam (KTM): 2. Scott Dennis (KTM): 3. David Franklin (Suz): 4. Wendell Richardson (KTM): S. Jerry Stevens (Hon). S/SR C SO+: I. Terry West (Hon): 2. Terry Hoak (KTM): 3. Ray Grupp (Hon). SNET C: I. Kenny Otto (KTM): 2. Jim Rohn (KTM): 3. Frank Olson (Yam): 4. Bill Canion (KTM). SPTSMN C: I. Ray Don Leatherwood (Yam); 2. Brad Stewart (Kaw): l. Healh Pennell (Yam): 4. Matt Szabo (KTM): 5. Bryan Hoffman (Yam). WMN C: I. Tina Arnold (Yam); 2. Nancy Williams (Hon): 3. Misty McCool (KTM); .... Amy Wyatt (Hon): 5. Nicole Walker (So2). OPEN C EX: I. Scott Gray (Yam): 2. Bill Roe (Hon): 1. Floyd Alley (KTM); 4. Dan Elkins (Hbg); 5. Will Pattison (Yam). 0-16 B/W: I. Cameron Kirkpatrick (KTM): 2. Ryan Malnka (Yam); 3. Jared Kuker (Hon): .... Lance Murphy (KTM); 5. Josh Prater (KTM). 0-16 SM/W: I. Ian Blythe (Kaw); 2. Bryce Cochran (Kaw); 3. Thomas Bankhead (KTM); 4. Joshua Dailey (Kaw); 5. Tyler Cook (Kaw). S/SHORT: I. Temak Rogers (Hon): 2. Loren Rogers (Yam); 3. Mitch Hovden (Hon): 4. Josh Putnam (Hon): 5. Steven Langston (Hon). RMXA Supercross Series Round I: Pepsi Center Anderson, Bogle are the Real Thing at Pepsi AX Dan Urban thrills the fans on his way to victory in the Individual Premier Freestyle competition at the Winter Twister Ice Stunt Bikin' Championship in Lake Koshkonong, Wisconsin. MARCH 16,2005 • CYCLE NEWS Bv MICHEUE LARABEE DENVER, CO, JAN. 30 he Amateur day of racing at Denver's Arenacross had one of the biggest turnouts in history. With more than 500 riders, the first race of RMXA:s Supercross Series began bright T and early in the morning. There were four heat races for the 125cc Novice class. Only the top three from each heat moved on to the main event, and the rest would have one last chance in the semifinals to make it to the main. It was the same story for the 85cc (12-15) riders, with the best three

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