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HernptOn, VA· ..January 2S-2S. 2ClOO National Arenacl""'oss Series Rounds 15 & 16: Hampton Coliseum four main events and thus came away with the most points earned. But it was only enough to gain just a few ticks on the two riders ahead of him in the series point standings. Following the two rounds in Virginia, Antunez the three-time and defending National Arenacross Champion - holds a modest 17 -point lead over Stephenson, 521-504, while Gonzalez is still a ways back in third, 45 points behind the leader, Antunez, with 476 points. Jeromy Buehl is currently fourth with PHOTOS BY KARL OCKERT ariety was the name of the game at the Hampton, Virginia, round of the National Arenacross Series, where four different riders came away with main-event wins on the floor of the Hampton Coliseum. Denny Stephenson, Buddy Antunez, Pedro Gonzalez and Josh Demuth, now riding a Thor-backed Honda under the Tuf Racing Team banner, all earned V The 12l1cc _In -.at .............. . . , . the HampIDn CoII. .. - In VI,....... '. ....... .-_. -IIP....... ..... .... ......a ........ ........... 'nb.T' first-place trophies over the course of the weekend; Stephenson opening the two days of racing with a victory in the 125cc main, and Antunez following it up with a win in the 250cc main on Friday. On Saturday night, Gonzalez came out on top in the 125cc main event, and Demuth capped off the weekend's racing with a victory in the 250cc feature. But the one rider who perhaps benefited the most in Virginia was Monterrey, Mexico's Gonzalez, who posted the most consistent finishes in the 18 FEBRUARY 16, 2000· cue 314 points and Mike Katin rounds out the top five with 296 points. Win totals so far this season are in favor of Antunez, who now has eight main-event wins under his belt, to Stephenson's seven and Gonzalez's five. Suzuki rider Charlie Bogard has three wins to his credit but an injury currently has the Texan sidelined, and he did not compete in Virginia. FRIDAY Stephenson put his Bill's Pipes/ Axo/Motorious.com Suzuki RM 125 • III n e vv s into the winner's circle in the 125cc main event after a spirited ride, edging out Gonzalez on the ~t. Louis Powersports/Pro Circuit Kawasaki KX125. Fourth went to Team Green/Carrollton Kawasaki/Pro Circuit's Jeromy Buehl and Antunez. Stephenson lost any hope of pulling off a sweep when he stalled his Suzuki while battling among the leaders in the 250cc main. This gave Antunez and Gonzalez a clear track at the front, with Antunez going on to take the win over Gonzalez, Jeff Willoh, on the Tuf Racing Team Thorbacked Honda, Demuth and Buehl. Stephenson's mistake resulted in a ninth-place finish for the rider from Nebraska and cost him many valuable points. Willoh had a good night in both the Extreme Freestyle Jump-Off contest and the Dash For Cash, winning both of them. The Dash For Cash paid the Californian $1500 for his efforts. In the always-entertaining 65cc race, where all participants ride Kawasaki minicycles, Sean Hackley