Cycle News - Archive Issues - 2000's

Trophies are nice... 250 B: I. Trllcey Hllun (KllW); 2. Ricky Custllrd (Yllm); 3. Dtllle Norris (Yam); 4. Jeremillh Kllrl (KllW); 5. Nick Lewis (Yam). SCHBY: 1. Gavin Gracyk (Kaw); 2. Ntlthan Skaggs (Yam); 3. Derek Sturgell (Kaw); 4. Matt Pritchard (Yam); 5. Jared Grabiel (Kaw). 16-24: 1. Ryan Lutz (Yllm); 2. Shllun Kuchler (Hon); 3. Brad Dixon (KllW); 4. Tony Robinson (Hon); 5. Scott Kuchler (Han). 25+: I. Chu<:k Nicholson (Suz); 2. Mike Hogan (Hon); 3. Richard Custllrd (Hon); 4. Olin Jones (Kaw); 5. Greg General (Kllw).Uoyd (Hon). Marion Coliseum Reed has the speed By RUPERT X. PELLETT MARION, OH, JAN. 15·16 Blanchester. Ohio's Chuck Reed comes on strong every year at Marion; the Suzukimounted racer just seems to have what it takes to win at these tight indoor tracks. Over a weekend of racing in the Marion Indoor Motocross Championship Series, Reed took the money in three out of four Pro classes, and he placed second in the fourth. Promoter Tab Thompson laid out an excit· ing course inside the small confines of the Marion Coliseum, and upwards of 400 racers from the Buckeye State, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana and even Canada made the trek down to the Marion County Fairgrounds for some serious indoor motocross. While it was snowy and brisk outside, the moto wars were being waged with a hot ferocity inside the concrete palace from noon to night. During Saturday's Pro·class racing, north· ern Ohio's Vince Karnow offered some com· petition to southern Ohio's Reed. Karnow but contingency pays the bills. fought every lap, his Suzuki matching the moves of Reed's yellow machine at every cor- ner. While Reed had the speed on the 125s, Karnow took the victory on the 250s; this was the only moto that Reed would lose on the weekend, however. We're proud to offer the most comprehensive contingency plan in the business. In Sunday's 125cc and 250cc Pro classes, Bust'n your butt all week just to pay for your weekend motorcycle jones? Ever have to scrounge loose change for pre-mi~? Trying to eek another season out of those worn-out moto boots? Let's face it, competition motorcycle racing is more than just hard work, it's downright expensive. It's frustrating when you give it your all to take the checkered, and all you have to show for your sweat and toil is a shiny little trophy. Husqvarna is going to change all that. We produce the best there was a rematch of the previous day's Karnow-Reed battles, with Karnow taking sec· ond behind Reed in both. John and Jake Davis of Milan, Ohio, powered their Hondas to 4-3 finishes in the 250cc Pro class, respective· Iy. Westerville's "Jumpin' Joey" Defelice took the third spot in the ] 25cc Pro class, holding off Tommy "Too Cool" Collier, in fourth. Zach Ames continued his winning ways in the 65cc and Mini Junior classes. He captured first-place trophies in three out of four motos over the weekend. Ty "Danger Boy" Bowers took the other win away from the "Zach Attack" in Sunday's Mini Junior class. YOU'll earn coupons good towards Husqvarna parts and merchandise. In selected series there are overall championship bonuses and at selected events, the Pro classes are eligi· ble for cash awards. There are over 1,000 eligible events during the 2000 Motocross and Off·road seasons. Whether you're racing on a track or across a desert, PeeWee or a Pro, chances are your class is covered. You owe it to yourself to get the best motorcycle available with the best contingency plan to boot. off·road competition motorcycles available and we are going to pay you to prove it. With the Husqvarna Contingency Program, every Husky racer is essentially a factory rider. When you produce results in eligible events, Results Saturday P/W 50' I. l3rad Baker (Yllm); 2. Alex Ratai (Yam); 3. Robert Johnson (Yam); 4. Jllke Seymour (Suz); 5. ShalllTl TIlompson (Yllm). 50 (7-8): 1. Shllwn Rife (Cob); 2. Christian TeJker (KTM); 3. Ryan Titus (KTM); 4. Cody Williams (Cob); 5. Steven Thompson (KTM). 65: I. Zach Ames (KTM); 2. Ty Bowers (Kaw); 3. Jacob Kenyon (Kllw); 4. Ronni Hunt (Kaw); 5. Brandon Borgen (Kaw). 80 (7-11): I. lelch Ames (Suz); 2. Ty Bowers (KIl.....); 3. Kyle McConnell (Suz); 4. Bryce Uddle (Kaw); 5. Jacob Kenyon (Kllw) 80 (12-15): I. l1mmy Hollenbeck (Y

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