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District 36/Moose Western Regional Cross Country Championship Round 13: Wilseyville Hare Scrambles Garrahan Brothers Go One-Two at Wilseyville By TOM HARVEY WILSEYVILU, CA, NOV. 20 As 52 of the fastest A riders west of the ~ecos rocketed off the line at Wilseyville, there was little doubt that a Garrahan was going to take the overall win. Aboard his Maxxis/No Toil/FMF-sponsored KTM, Patrick Garrahan looked unstoppable. With his little brother Brian Garrahan battling Garrison Gragg and Ryan Powell for the first two loops of the rugged 10.2-mile course, Patrick pulled out a S9-second lead and almost slipped away. "I got a great start and was charging right orf the bat," Patrick said. "With Brian in the race, though, I knew no lead was going to be safe. I was happy with my pace, but Brian just doesn't get tired." Aboard his Moose/NorCal1 RentOneOnline.com-sponsored Suzuki. Brian pitted after the third loop and knew he was reeling in his big brother. Patrick's lead was down to 39 seconds. '" wasn't real happy with my start," Brian admitted. '" started on the outside and got pinched off. I knew as long as I was patient and took my time, I had a shot at catching Patrick." Just past the hidden check on loop three, Brian had Patrick in his sights. Pulling out of the well-worn, powdery-red race line, Brian railed by on the outside. "He was having a little trouble getting by a lapper when I passed both ofthem," said Brian, and that was all he needed, as he pulled away PHOTO BV TOM HARVEY line check and the cranking music, folks had a great time. The hospitality of the Schaads for allowing the 2 +2 Racing Club to put on what has become an awesome annual event is much appreciated. According to the Garrahans. they've been coming to Wilseyville for the past IS years. After claiming the top two for the win. podium spots on this day, don't Patrick was a good sport, though. "If anyone is going to beat me," Patrick said, "I'd prefer it be Brian." Gragg, aboard a YZ 125, maintained a blistering pace while dicing with the 250cc A ~. Gragg stayed between the two Garrahans for the first two loops and battled Patrick for the last two loops before settling for a well-fought third. Mason Harrison finished a distant fourth, S 1/2 minutes behind Gragg. Roderick Kreiss rounded out the top fIVE!. Nolan Irwin celebrated his 21 st birthday in grand fashion with a welldeserved seventh-place overall. In the C class, Damon Kroll battled with James Lacey and Eric Habenicht for the first two loops before distancing himself (rom the hard-charging riders. All in all, the atmosphere at this, the final round of the D~trict 361Moose Western Regional Cross Country Championship, was festive. Spectators moved easily between the finish-line check and the winding creek-bed section to be surprised to see them here - _..."".... watch more than 750 riders brave the course. The 2 + 2 Racing Club couldn't have ordered nicer weather or laid out a better course over the diverse terrain on the Schaad Family Ranch. Between the excellent commentator at the ftnish- for another IS! CN WllSEYVIW HAlE SCIAMILES WILSEYVIW, CAUFOINIA Ibsuus: Nov-. 20, 2005 Roderick Kreiss (375), Brian Garrahan (233), Patrick Garrahan (3, n_r the tree) and Garrison Gragg (929) battle oft the start of the Wilseyville Hare Scrambles. (ROUND 14) O/A: I. Brian Garrahan (Suz); 2. Patrick Garrahan (KTM); J. Garrison Gnu (Yam); •. Mason Ham"", (Yam); 5. Roderick Kreiss (SUl). A 200: I. Garrison Gragg (Yam); 2. Nolan Irwin (KTM); 3. Charles Rand (Kaw). A 250: I. Brian Garnhan (Soz): 2. Patrick Garrahan (KTM): J. Mason Harrison (Yam); .... Roderick Kreiss (SUI); 5. Tim Stowe (Suz). A OPEN: I. Alex Gragg (Yam): 2. Paul Broughton (KTM); J. James Gard (KTM); 4. Eric Tyler (Hus); 5. Chris Ghione (Hon). A 4-STRK: I. Joel Ray (Han): 2. Jonathan O.v1s (KTM); J. Judd OeV"1 (Yam); •. Don Thoren (KTM); S. Nathan Tucker (Kaw). A VET: I. Ronald Day (Hon); 2. John Sidey (Yarn); 3. David fish (KTM); .... Steve Bonita (KTM); S. Nic:k Thorn (Kaw). A SR: I. William RouueI (KTM): 2. Tim Mulvey (Han); J. Jeff Irw;n (50.); •. Michael Szge (Yam); S. Steve Matlock (Yam). A S/SR: I. Ron Maddox (Suz); 2. Jeff Shurtt (Hon); 3. Bob Bowers (KTM); ... Charlie Smart (Yam); 5. Mark Gibson (KTM). A GENT: I. Eugene Price (KTM); 2. Fred SumnJl (Yam); J. Edd H.ymond (KTM); •. William Craig (KTH); 5. Jon Sharrer (Kaw). B 200: I. Thomas Simontaechl (Yam); 2. Anthony Simontaechi (Yam); 3. Billy Ray (Han); ... Jonathan Godman (Yam); 5. Brian Rucken (KTM). B 150: I. l"'" lowl. (KTM); 2. J..-edon M.th" (Yam); 2. Shane Hoopec (Yam): J. Dylan Reece (Yam); •. Uno Preuley (Yam); S. Dzniel """ (Yam). 50 (01-6) STl(, I. Cameron Cannon (KTM); 2. Trimon Smith (KTM); J. Ozkan 1(;. . (KTM); •. ConleII S!>irlen (KTM); S. Braston Hodge (Cob). 50 (7.8) STK: I. Colby Morse (Cob); 2. T"""" E.m.n (KTM); J. Balley Croom (KTM); •. Kolhton Haney (KTM); S. Austin Hicks (KTM). 65 BEG (7-11): I. Coltan f'z&oo (Han). 115 C: I. Tanner Wilson (Han): 2. Josh Harris (Yam); J. Gage Hartman (Yam); ... Trinity Dalton (Kaw); S. Dakota Mant.ew. (Kaw). 125 D: I. Kevin Queen (Yam); 2. SCOO.... Brown (Hon); J. Casey l.ownnce (Kaw); •. Nathan Nalley (Yam); 5. Anthony Whitworth (Yam). 125 PRO: I. Jim Neese (Suz); 2. Jelnson (Hon); •. ea.ey L.ownnce (!, Hudoon (Suz). WMN: I. Kelsey Queen (Suz); 2. Summert Watts (Sill); ). Undsey M. Robinson (SU"l); ... Krist.. Mott Varney (Hon); 2. Todd Ulmer (KTM); 3. Dustin Messer (Suz); •. Brian Oeatan (Han): S. DanielIlell (5..).

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