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PHOTO BY GARY CRIDER AMA SouthErn All-Stars MX Tour Round 2: TMT Motocross Park Wisdom Prevails at TMT By GARY CRIDER MONTEAGLE, TN, MAR. 13 ore than 330 riders (representing six states) were on hand at TMT Motocross Park for round twO of the third annual Southern All-Stars Motocross Tour (a.k.a. the "SAS Series''). Weather and track conditions were excellent. The event did double-duty as the facility's annual Dealership Showdown. in which riders can choose to represent a specific dealership. At the end of the day, the dealership with the best M on-track performance gets to have its name displayed on a large banner over one of the big jumps for one year. Suzuki/Yamaha of Dalton, was the winner, thanks to team riders such as Matt Bell, who swept the 85cc (9-13), 85cc (12.13) and Supermini divisions. Riding for Sarge's Cycles, Judson Wisdom Georgia, turned in one of the day's top performances. never missing a beat en route to perfect scores in the 65cc (7-9) and 6Scc Modified divisions, as well as the B5cc (7-1 I) contest. Jim's Motorcycle Sales-backed Jon Boruff wrestled briefly with runner-up Kris Swaney in both the 125 and 2SOcc A divisions, but Boruff came away with the mota win every time. Boruff also won the Over 25 division. Alix Freeman. who won last year's SAS Series championship in the B5cc (12-13) division, notched a perfect score ahead of 36 competitors in this day's 125cc C contest. Levi Long was the runner·up via his 2-3 talty, over Blake Morrow's 3-4 score. Top contender Ryan Anderson ran into trouble in mota one and carded a I S-2 tally. netting seventh overall. Ben Thomas nabbed the holeshot in and won the opening 2s0cc C moto. During the attempted start of the second mota, Thomas showed the way again, but the mota was immediately red-flagged. On the restart, Thomas was slow out of the gate (apparently, Thomas had programmed only two holeshots into his Honda's computer for the day), and he Experts by six places - earning himself a free pass to the Expert division at the next race. RESULTS OPEN EX: I. Clint Braun (Yam); 2. Kirk Stephensen (Kaw); 1. Jilred Buoy (Kaw); 4, Zachary Gosnell (Yam); 5, Scott Wilson (Yam). 150 EX: I. Justin Wray (Yam); 2. Jason Robinson (Yam); ], Eric: Smith (KTM); 4, Co/ton lsam (KTM); 5. Calvin Vv'hipple (KTM). 125 EX: I, Jerry Parsons (KTM); 2. Jesse Canepa (Kaw); l. Cody Willlis (KTM): 4. Brendan Turnage (Yam). 4-STRK U/L 301 + EX: I. Ronnie Couturier (Yam): 2. Wes Green (Hon); 3. Justin Kinzie (Yam): 4. Kenny Couturier (Han); S. Rex Mike (Yam). 4-STRK LTD O·lOO EX: I. Garett Saye (Yam): 2. Nick Herdil (Han); 1. Luke Garciil (Yilm); 4. Brett Bilrnes (Yam); S. Chris Pennewell (Hon). 30 + EX: ,. Jilme5 Summers (KTM); 2, Carl Collier (KTM); 1. David Dunn (KTM); 4. Garvin Johnson (Kaw); 5. Ron Ayers (KTM). ]5 + EX: I. William O'HMa (KTM); 2. Ron Purvines (KTM): 1. Rick Bergstrand (Hon); 4. Donald Tussing (KTM); 5. David Martin (Yam). 40+ EX: I, Vincent Reger (KTM); 2. Mike Wills (KTM); 1. Kenny Heddan (KTM); 4, Cory F. Ayers (Hon); S. Milrc McMilnus (KTM). 45+ EX: I, Larry Job (Yilm); 2. Counney Whipple (KTM); 1, link Milrshiltr (Yilm); 4. Peter Sheehiln (GG). S/MINI EX: I. Justin Wililis (KTM); 2. Tallon Taylor (KTM); 1. Jeff Thyr (Kaw): 4. Miltthew Canepil (!d Vand..-gnff (K.aw). 85 (1'.15): I. Jesse SIaU&!>'''' (Suz); 2. Chri>tian Snow (Sua); 3. Adam Lyn<) (Yam); •. DeY;n Sarrett (Yam). S/MINI 80-110: I. MattIlew BeU (Sua); 2. J.... Slaugh,... (Suz); 3. Zane RDlU", (KTM); •. Cody Haney (Sua); S. Ilr.>d Vandetoph..- Kelly (Hon). 150 BEG: I. J .... P.-stopher Kelly (Hon); 2. J..".. Gentry (Kaw); 3. Zack f>end..-gnos (Han); 4. Benjamin Thomas (Kaw); S, Charles lockhart (Yam). 4-STIlIt> I. DonnIe Ad;vm (Sua); 2. Kyle King (Yam); 3. Ryan _ (Sua); 4. Dylan Muehlberge' (Yam); S. Hank Grant (SUl). WMN 65-IOS: I. Shelby Rolen (Han); 2. Danielle Sparks (Suz); ]. Natalia Cline (So1); 4. Gabrietle Bilktrom (Sua); 5. Dan",,1e Za&en (K.aw). WMN 115+, I. Jessica Gracy (Hon); 2. Shelby Rolen (SU%); 1. Audrey Flanacan (KTM). U/L AM (16-24): I. Toylo< Reilly (Sua); 2. Kyle King (Yam); 1. Brad Adams (Yam); 4. Dustin Jones (Hon); S. zacl> Rossatt; (Suz). 25+: I. Jon Boruff (Sua); 2. Phillip Myers (SU1); 1. Jason Summers (Yam); 4, Chad Anderson (Kaw); S. Jack Brooks (Suz). 30+: I. Jason Summon (Yam); 2. J. 8r(an PumeH (Yam); 3. B..nt J..".. (KTM); •. John Ball (Hon); 5. Donovan Ilimop (K.aw). 35+: I, Chuck Palmer (Suz); 2. Ray Koker (KTM); l. Jeff Binle (Yam); 4. Rcben Adlcins (KTM); 5. Kenny Woodcock (K.aw). 40+: I. Chock _ (Sua); 2. c....,. SaIemo (Hon); J. Jeff Blnle (Yam): 4. David Devaney (Suz): 5. Robert Adkins (KTM). 45+: I. Billy Scogg;ns (Sua). SPeL OPEN BEG: I. D:Md G;!Kon (Yam); 2. Kri>ta Mane (Hon); 3. Charleo Cruey (Yam). SPCt. OPEN AM: I. Cameron 5elapack (Yam); 2. Chris Nebon (Hon); 1. Johnny ledbetter (Yarn); 4. Michael Mantar (Yam). (KTM); 4, Josh Tom (Yilm); 5. Chris Davis (Yam). JR MINI NOV: I. Roddy Campbell (KTM); 2. Hailey Marshall (KTM); 1. Stuart Saxton (!

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