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PHOTO BY VICKI SULPYNHS PHOTOGRAPHY MichelinlWERA National Challenge Series Round I: Jennings GP Roadcourse Four Firsts For Fouchek in Florida There was a scuffle in the 7S0cc Novice Superstock final. Coleman, on the 7S0cc Suzuki, went wheel to wheel with 600cc Honda-mounted Fouchek. Layman and Tony Palarie battled for third. Fouchek found some magic on the back section of the track, as he gained ground and went on to his second victory of the day. As the 750cc Expert Superstock race came to the line, the drizzle began. With all of the bikes on DOTs, seven riders returned to the pits after the first lap. Batey took the lead, with teammate John Jacobi right there. Rubin Frankenfield moved up to create a "Hoosier war" for second. By halfway, the rain stopped, but the track was still wet. With a lap to go, Frankenfield took second and finished there, behind Batey. In the combined 600cc Superbike final, Keith Marshall shot into the lead, with Larry Denning, David Weber, Giovanni Rojas and Chris Normand right behind. It was a threeway battle in the Novice portion, with Layman, Fouchek and Larry Dulaney going strong on the drying track. Marshall and Fouchek took the respective victories. Ben Thompson was flying in the 750cc Superbike final, winning comfortably, as Fouchek took his fourth win of the day in the Novice portion, running up to seventh overall. Smith and Jensen wen[ toe to toe in Formula By DAN SCHMITI JENNINGS, Fl, MAR. 21 U nder overcast skies, the first WERA National of the season kicked off at Jennings GP. In the Open Superstock final, the Vesrah Suzuki crew took the early lead, with Tray Batey leading. Right behind this threesome, Robert Jensen and Mike Smith were making tracks toward the front. Riding 750cc Suzukis, Jensen moved into the lead on lap three, taking Smith with him. As Jensen stretched out his lead, Smith and Batey battled for second to the end. Meanwhile, Charlie Coleman won the Novice portion of this race. J.B. Layman took the lead in the Novice 600cc Superstock final, but within two laps Shea Fouchek came from the back of the pack to snatch the lead and run with it to the flag. In the Expert 600cc Supemock final, Vesrah Suzuki's Mark Junge led off the line, but Jensen again was not to be denied. bringing Smith with him again. Just past halfway, Scon Harwell and Shawn Conrad began an epic skirmish for third that lasted [0 the checkers. Batey had his SV I000 purring as he went flag to flag in the Heavyweight Twins Superstock class. Chad Hermann took the Novice Victory. Ross Ryals held off Kris Wall In the Expert Ughtweight Twins Superstock final, as Hermann added another victory to his tally. second and Congdon in third. J.L. Bitz and Nick Baugh split the I25cc and 250cc Pro victories on the day, with each rider claiming a I-I tally. Bitz had to fight off a leaking fork seal, which he said was causing the forks to dive in some sections. "All together, it was pretty good," Bin said of his day after the final race. "She was diving on me pretty bad. But I felt a lot better in the second 12Scc moto." In the Supermini contest, Clayton Peterson and Wayne Appleton diced at the front, with Peterson taking the I-I victory. Appleton hung on for second and later scored a convincing win in the 80cc Intermediate class, over Dakota May and Zak Riley. Just below them, Dylan Bauer topped the 80cc Junior class, while David Rumbaugh and Jake Maga claimed second and third. RESULTS 50 (4-6) PRVTR: 1. Brad Maga: 2. Dylan Gallien: J. Gaige Demars. 50 (4-6) FCTRY: I. Gavin Clouser: 2. William lonna. 50 (7 +) PRVTR: I. Drake Evans: 2. Gaige Bobbitt; 3. Ed Sellers. 50 (7+) FCTRY: I. Jesse Sanchez; 2. Brandon Giovannetti: J. Austin Rodgers. 60 BEG: I. Steven Vaulter: 2. Tyler Moore; J. Mic.nOlel Dieneman. 60 JR: I. Hunter Kelty: 2. Colten Evans; 2. Derek Woolford. 5/60: I. Hunter Kelty: 2. Josh Davis: J. Clay Amezquita. 80 BEG: I. Skyler Giovannetti: 2. Derek Woolford: J. Matt Marriua. 80 JR: I. Dylan Bauer. 2. David Rumbaugh; J. Jake Maga. 80 INT: I. Wayne Appleton: 2. Dakota May; 3. Zak Riley. S/MINI: I. Clayton Peterson; 2. Wayne Appleton: J. Dakota May. 125 BEG 0-1: I. Kenny Fye; 2. Robert Martinez; J. Paul Rena. 125 BEG 0·2: I. JOIvier Martinez; 2. Randy Brooks: J. Kenny Keeler. 125 JR: I. Adam Conway: 2. David Keil: J. Wayne Appleton. 125 INT: l. Nate Vandermade; 2. Casey Dean: J. Kyle Congdon. 125 PRO: I. J.L Bin; 2. Ryan Manha: J. Matt Manha. 250 BEG: I. Andrew Crowell: 2. Daniel Downer, J. Tanya Elbers. 250 JR: I. J.w. McCowell: 2. Paul Adamson: J. Jeremiah Gottas. 250 INT: I. Ryan Eager: 2. Nate Vandermade: J. Eric Gillen. 250 PRO: I. Nick Baugh; 2. Robert Beaupre; J. Ryan Manha. WMN: I. Nonnajean Jean; 2. Tanya Elbers; J. Halley Cardella. SCHBY: I. Andrew Valdez: 2. Dean Wilcox; J. Brandon Baxter. 25 + BEG: I. Andrew Crowell: 2. Roger Usry: 3. Bobby Dew. 25+ Jft: l. Michael Bergman: 2. Pat Plaskett; J. Eric Cook. 30+ BEG: I. Michael McGill: 2. james Jeffery: J. Chris Dyer. 30+ JR: I. Michael Hafvorsen: 2. Steve Borjeson: 3. Crystal Ponsock. 30+ INT: I. Matt Tate: 2. Aaron Bissell; 3. Eric Cook. 30+ EX: I. Kevin Knight: 2. Anthony Putera: J. Marcus Gentry. 30+ PRO: I. Steve Hawkins: 2. Sven Stillmock: 3. Randy Maga. 38+ PRO: I. Randy Maga; 2. Tim Dyer. 40+ JR: I. Terry Reinold; 2. Lon Harter: J. Gene Cardella. 40+ INT: I. David Thomas; 2. Scott SprackHn; J. VKtor Demitrios. 40+ EX: I. Tom Baugh. Shea Fouchek finished first in faur finals at Florida's Jennings GP Roadcourse, site of the Michelin/WERA National Challenge Series opener. One for 10 laps. On the lap that counted, Jensen took his third win olthe day. "Jennings GP is an excellent racetrack, and it is great to be here from Texas," exclaimed four-race winner Fouchek. "The Michelin tires are working great: my Yamahas, too," said three-race winner Jensen. "Mike from Thermosman Suspensions set my bike up just perfect." eN JENNINGS GP ROADCOURSE JENNINGS, FLORIDA RESULTS: MARCH 21, 200S (ROUND 1) NOV 600 Dulaney (Yam); Shea Fouchek layman (Yam). S/STK: I. Shea Fouchek (Hon); 2, larry J. J.B. layman (Yam). NOV 750 SlSTK: I. (Hon); 2. Charlie Coleman (Suz); 3. J.B. NOV OPEN SISTI<: I. Charlie Coleman to water the track by midmorning to keep the dust at bay. The racers didn't seem to miss the practice on Saturday and rewarded the fans with some great racing. The SOcc Open class belonged to Troy Lee Lem rider Braden Bunker, who scored two mota wins. Bunker fell in the first mota but got up and, now on a mission, regained the lead. Cory Massey took a solid second overall with a good ride on his Medallist KTM. Cobra pilot (Suz); 2. Rob McLendon (Suz); J. Tony Patarie (Suz). EX 600 S/STI<: I. Roben Jensen (Yam); 2. Mike Smith (SU1): 3. Scott Harwell (Suz). EX 750 S/STK: L Tray Batey (5uz); 2. Reuben Frankenfield (Suz); J. John Jacobi (Suz). EX OPEN S/STK: I. Robert Jensen (Suz); 2. Mike Smith (Suz); 3. Scott Harwell (Suz). NOV 600 S/BK: I. Shea Fouchek (Hon); 2. J.B. layman (Yam); J. larry Dulaney (Yam). NOV 750 S/81(, I. She> Fouche!< (Hon); 2. J.8. Layman (Yam); 3. Tony Palarie (Suz). EX 600 S/BK: I. Keith Marshall (Suz); 2. larry Denning (!<.aw); J. Davki Weber (Suz). EX 750 SlBK: I. Ben Thompson (Suz); 2. Keith Marshall (Suz); 3. Brandon Parrish (Suz). NOV l/W TW S/STK: I. Chad Herman (Suz): 2. Rob McLendon (Hon); 3. Michael Skees (Hon). EX l/W TW S/STK: I. Ross Ryals (So2); 2. Kris Wall (Suz); 3. Steve Brunton (5uz). NOV H/W TW S/STK: I. Chad Hermann (Suz); 2 Randy Hills (Due); 3. Michael Fils (Due). EX H/W TW S/STK: I. Tray Batey (Suz); 2. Cole Swiger (SuI); 3. Ross Ryals (SUI). EX F·I: I. Robert Jensen (Suz); 2. Mike Smith (SUI); 3. Tray Batey (5uz). NOV F-2: I. Richard Harris (Yam); 2. Chad Hermann (Suz); J. Dennis Ergo (Yam). EX F-2: I. Joshua Day (Yam); 2. Kendrick Morrison (Hon); 3. Wayne Willis (Suz). Josh Theus used the last mota to secure the final podium spot for the weekend. The 65cc (7-9) contest was all Suzuki jockey Taylor Holt's, with back-to· back wins. KTM-mounted Colton Ford took the secondoverall honors with a good ride. KTM rider Jake Stansberry captured third overall with a steady ride. The 85cc (12-15) class saw Forrest Lane win both motos on his Suzuki for the overall. (Lane Georgia Championship Series Round 4: Bremen Race Park Bunker and Carter Win, Shealy Cashes In By BIUY ATKINSON practice was canceled so the Bremen crew BREMEN, GA, APR. 3 could get to work. When Sunday morning T came, more than 350 riders were greeted by 60 he rain ended on Friday, after eight inches fell on the track during the week. Saturday JUNE 1,2005 • CYCLE NEWS perfect track conditions. The crew actually had Bremen Race Park's turn one became a busy place at the start of the 12Scc B cantest at round four of the Georgia Championship Series.