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PHOTO BV ROBERT BEAUPRE MX West Spring Series Round I: Fernley International Raceway Palmer Plants Himself in First at the Fern! Justin Mastalka was also impnessive in the Pro By ROBERT BEAUPRE FERNLEY, NY, FEB. 13 haun Palmer has accomplished more in sports than most people could dream of doing, but he is now preparing to test himself once more in motocross. At round one of the MX West Spring Series, Palmer rode to wins in the 12Scc and 2S0cc Pro classes, and gained some valuable practice toward his confirmed intention of contesting this year's AMA 12Scc S national series. Palmer convincingly won all but one of his four motos on the day, and the loss was a narrow one, to J.L. Bitt in the second 12Scc moto. In that race, Palmer turned a suspiciously slow start into an impressive charge through a field of Pro contenders to come in just behind Bitz, whose 5-1 tally earned him second. behind Palmer. on the day. Palmer ruled the 2S0cc Pro class, as he rode to healthy leads in both matos, though he later acknowledged that he could have used more endurance. "I felt a little fatigued, but 1 just pushed as hard as I could." Palmer said. "You've got to ride with heart, you know? You've got to want it bad. I didn't feel that strong, but 1 pushed myself. trying to push through the fatigue to ride as fast as I could while still being in control." Tyler French took the final podium spot with a good ride. When the Youth gate fell, Jeremy Pendley, on his Yamaha of Doraville YZ, made sure Timm didn't win three classes, making a lastmoto charge against the fast Suzuki pilot. Justin Morris had a steady ride on his Kawasaki and took the third podium spot. The largest class of the day was the I25cc C class, and the racing was top-notch. Timm, on a larger Suzuki, took the win with a pair of runner-up results. Richie Gibson, on his Gibson Racing Pro-Circuit Kawasaki, won the last moto to earn second overall for the day. Honda rider Boyd Petersen took third overall with a lastmoto charge. Honda rider Cole Williamson ruled the roost for the overall 2sDcc Beginner win. Yamaha pilot Andre Perry won the final mota, but his first-moto finish held him back. Chris Anderson took his Honda to a well-earned third overall with a good ride. In the Women's event, Kayla Ergle took her Suzuki to the overall with a final-moto charge. Kristin "The Piston" Mullaney used her dad's Yamaha to win the first moto, clearing the big step-up to boot. (Her dad is hoping to get his YZ2S0F back.) Suzuki-mounted Mariah McNeill did the deal for third overall. The Over 35 class is grOWing as the racers age. Honda pilot Willie Phee took the top honors. Randy Riehl used his Yamaha to win the second podium spot. Another Honda rider, Steve Stratton, scored the final podium spot with a good ride. As always, the event ran smoothly and everyone was provided with some awesome racing. S4 race, claiming the Over 30 Pro victory and spending much of the day battling 12Scc-c1ass pilots Palmer and Bitz in the combined Pro matos. The 12Scc Junior class featured packed gates in two divisions. Tyler York, a recent area minicycle standout. debuted in the 12Scc-c1ass with a I-I performance in Division One that included big leads in each moto. In Division Two, brothers Steven and Chris Wear came in one and two aboard their Suzukis. In Mini action, Brian Sjogren and Jesse Masterpoo! battled throughout the day in the 65cc Intermediate and Super 65cc classes. Sjogren eventually claimed the win in both classes, but Masterpool ensured that Sjogren never had an easy time of it. Sjogren and Masterpool both looked ready to make the 6Scc class an interesting affair for: the CN remainder of the series. FIRNIIT INnIlHATlONAl RACEWAY FIINUY, NEVADA IbSULTS: FnauAaY 13, 2005 (ROUND 1) ~ I. joke Ma>uv'pooI; 2. Dylan GalIiett; SchIegelmdd>. SO (4-6) FC11lY: I. Gavin Clouser; 2. William lonna. 50 (7+) _ I. HkhaeI Sdvoeder. 2. Drake Evans; 3. Roshawn Kness. 50 (7+) FCTRY: I. Jesse Sanchez; 2. Garrett I(jnPtr; 3. Hunter Roberts. 65 BEG D~I: I. Dean Mannschreck; 2. Matthew Buscay; 3. COMOr Kefty. 65 BEG D-1: I. Robert Tanner, 2. Hunter RDbens; 3. 1YIe< Moore. •51R: I. Ching; 2. Gamott Kinsler, 3. Josh Davis. 65 INT: I. Brian Sjogren; 2. Jesse SO (4-6) 3. _ """in RESULTS 50 SHAFT: 1. Bryson Ivey (Yam); 2. Leighton tvey (Yam); J. Austin Sullivan (Soz); 4. Cole Nelson (Yam); S. Kyle Jackson (Yam). SO HON/KTM Oil-IN): I. Jordan Henry (KTM); 2. July Turner (Hon); J. Aldolfo Obregon (Hon); 4. Mariah McNeill; 5. Jonathan Mayzak (KTM). SO (4-6): 1. Bryston Ivey (KTM); 2. leighton Ivey (KTM); 3. Jonathan Mayzak (KTM). 50 (7-8): 1. Seth Harnischfeger (KTM); 2. Brady Moreland (KTM); J. Aiel( Newberry (KTM); 4. Cody Ryan (Cob). 50 OPEN: I. Seth Harnischfeger (KTM); 2. Brady Moreland (KTM); J. Jared Huffman (lem); 4. Clint Dowda (Suz); 5. Cody Ryan (Cob). 65 (7-9): I. Seth Hamischfeger (KTM); 2. Jacob Seagraves (Suz); J. David Niuari (KTM); 4. David Riehl (Kaw); 5. Alec Riggins (KTM). 65 (10-11): 1. Timothy Thom (KTM): 2. Josh Faries (Kaw); 3. Paul Nelson (Suz); 4. Joshua McDonald (Kaw). PRETEEN 60-80: I. Dylan Howell (KTM): 2. Dylan Taylor (Suz); 3. Paul Nelson (Suz); 4. Timothy Thom (KTM); 5. David Nizzari (KTM). 80 BEG: I. Zach lurie (Kaw); 2. Josh Womack (Hon); J. Cody Kirkland (Kaw): 4. Hunter Pendley (Yam): S. David Dickerson (Kaw). 85 (7.11): I. Dylan Taylor (Suz); 2. Jacob Redmond (Kaw); J. Colby Mullins (Yam). 85 (12-15): I. Tyler French (Yam); 2. Cory Dowda (Suz); J. Dylan Howell (KTM); 4. Tarron Miller (Suz): 5. Jonathan Belt (Suz). S/MINI80-105: I. Matthew Yimm (Suz); 2. Locklin Bray (Hon); 3. Tyler French (Yam): 4. Jonathan Belt (Suz). 125 BEG: I. Mitchell Black (Hon); 2. Adolfo Obregon (Yam); 3. Corey Dobbs (Yam); 4. Nicholas McBride (Yam); S. Austin Hall (Yam). 125 A: I. D.C. Thomason (Yam): 2. Chad Albritton (Yam). 125 B: I. Jermaine Duncan (K.aw); 2. Broc Hinckley (Suz): 3. Dustin Jones (Hon); 4. Jonathan Eller (Hon): 5. Adam Carr (Hon). 125 C: I. Matthew Timm (Suz); 2. Richie Gibson (Kaw); 3. Boyd Petersen (Hon); 4. Dustin Teeples (Yam): S. Chas Gibson (Kaw). 250 BEG: I. Cole Williamson (Hon); 2. Andre Perry (Yam); 3. Chris Andel"SOn (Hon); 4. Marty Goree (Yam); 5. Corey Dobbs (Yam). 250 A: I. D.C. Thomason (Yam); 2. William Phee (Hon); 3. Chad Albritton (KTM); 4. Jarrett Torok (Hon). 250 B: 1. Michael Hawk (Yam); 2. Brae Hinckley (Suz). 250 C: I. Philip Jewah (Hon). U/l AM: I. Jermaine Duncan (Kaw): 2. Dustin Jones (Hon); 3. Noah Harper (Hon); 4. Broc Hinckley (Suz); 5. Dustin Teeples (Yam). WMN: I. Kayla Ergle (Suz); 2. Kristin Mullaney (Yam); J. Mariah McNeill (Suz); 4. April Zoby (K:aw). YTH: I. Jeremy Pendley (Yam): 2. Matthew Timm (Suz); 3. Justin Morris (Kaw): 4. Richie Gibson (Kaw): 5. Tyler Trammell (KTM). 30+: I. Boyd Petersen (Hon); 2. Randy Riehl (Yam); 3. Steve Stratton (Hon); 4. Scott Stephens (Hon): 5. Robert lemenstoll (Yam). 35+: I. William Phee (Hon); 2. Randy Riehl (Yam); 3. Steve Stratton (Hon); 4. Stanley Dowda (Hon); 5. Scott Stephens (Hon). MARCH 30, 2005 • CYCLE NEWS Eventual 125cc and 250cc Pro winner Shaun Palmer (555) chases eventual Over 30 Pro winner Justin Mastalka In the combll'led Pro contest at round _ of the MX West Spring Series In Femley, Nevada. Hastwpool. 516S; I. Brian Sjogren; 1. jesse t1asteooI; 3. )onlan IOnsIer. 80 BEG: I. jesse Gc; 3. Travis Pitt. . . INT: I. Wayne Appleton: 2. Zak Riley; 3. Ganott _ . S/MlN: I. Zak Riey; 2. Honhow - . . 3. 1Y Kowalski. 115 BEG 0-\: I. Bnndon A; 2. _ _ Jean; 3. Crystal Ponsock. SCHBY: I. MitcheU CarvoIth; 2. Dean W;kox; 3. Jasoq Alosi. 15+ BEG: I. R<>se<' US')'; 2. Joel Youna; 3. Mkhael McGill. 25+ JIt: I. Chris CUrrier; 2. Jacob Fisher; 3. Mkhael Ruepp. JI+ BEG: I. Cameron Hiller; 2. HId1MI _ry: 3. Hidlael HcGlIl. 30+ JR: I. Paul Park; 2. Erik Mor-eno; l. MKhaei Halvorsen. 30+ INT: I. Jm KoscheIa; 2. Aaron _ ; 3. """"' KsWgItt. 30+ EX: I. Steve Brown; 2. Pete Canniuaro: 3. Philip Wurster. 40+ IR: l. Lon Haner; 2. Ken Gourley; 3. leny Renold. 40+ INT: I. David Thomas; 2. Jim Koschella; 3. George Haas. 40+ Ex, I. Joke Jacobo; 2. QIben Ch;ck. California Racing Club Diamond Head Gran Prix Los Angeles County Raceway Pineda Shines at Diamond Head Gran Prix By GREG ROBERTSON PALMDALE, CA, FEB. 6 Y amaha-mounted Tylor Pineda worked his way up through the field and then used a last-lap pass to capture the 125cc Beginnerclass victory at Los Angeles County Raceway during the California Racing Club's Diamond Head Gran Prix. Angelo Yacovelli put his Honda at the front of the pack as the 45-minute race got under way. David Brickner was off to a good start in second place, ahead of Andrew Coates and Kyle Prelewicz. Pineda ran midpack on the opening lap but was quickly picking off his competition, and he was all the way up to third by lap three. Pineda slowly reeled in Coates and finally was able to make a mo·.. .e into tlie runner-up position at the 30-minute mark of the race. Prelewicz continued to hold down fourth, with Devin Higgins running a close fifth. Pineda set his sights on Yacovelli, and with the white flag waving he was successful in pulling off a last-lap move to take the win. Third went to Coates, with Prelewicz and Higgins crossing the line in fourth and fifth, respectively. Justy Mendibles cleaned up in the Vet Intermediate class with a wire-to-wire romp Anthony Barbacovi was the 250cc Intermediate winner at the California Racing Club Diamond Head Gran Prix at Los Angeles County Raceway.

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