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CMC Golden State Nationals Final: Badlands Raceway 60 (9-11): 1. Mike Alessi (Yam): 2. Ryan Villopoto (KTM); 3. Andy Stroight (KTM); 4. Bryce Terzian (KTM); 5. Jared Partridge (Kaw). 80 BEG: 1. Casey Logan (Kaw): 2. Steven Hoyle (Yam): 3. Brandon Freemen (Kaw): 4. JlIson Hildebrand (Yam); 5. Jimmy Soliz. (Yam). 80 (7-11): 1. Mike Alessi (Yam); 2. Ryan Villopoto (Yam): 3. Jeff Alessi (Yam); 4. Robert Memoli (Yam); 5. Sam Deatley (Kaw). 80 (12-13): I. Kyle Partridge (Su,); 2. Daniel Sani (Han); 3. Aaron Bergantz (Yam); 4. Paul Pearcy (Suz); 5. Chris Blose (Yam). 80 (14-16): J. Sean Collier (Kaw); 2. Jimmy Nelson (Yam); 3. Shane Kelley (Yam): 4. Kelley Tedder (Yam); 5. Daryl Ecklund (Kaw). S/MINI: 1. Sean Collier (Kaw); 2. Jimmy Nelson (Yam): 3. Daryl Ecklund (Kaw); 4. Kelley Tedder (Yam); 5. Daniel Sani (Hon). 125 BEG: I. Brian Anderson (Suz); 2. Richard Eubanks (Suz); 3. Chris Avery (Yam); 4. Garrett Eberle (Yam); 5. Dennis Vanatta (Kaw). J 25 JR: I. Corey Murphy (Han); 2. Kevin Roberts (Han): 3. Michael Brown (Yam); 4. Cody Hertel (Han): 5. Gabriel Obeso (Yam). 125 INT: 1. Cole Siebler (Yam); 2. Shane Bess (Suz); 3. R.J. Thompson (Suz), 4. Steve Mertens (Yam); 5. Michael Blose (Yam). 125 PRO: I. Justin Buckelew (Yam); 2. Bobby Bonds (Han); 3. Nathan Woods (KTM); 4. Jimmy Lamastus (KTM); 5. Kevin Johnson (Yam). SCHBY: I. Michael Blose (Yam): 2. Cole Siebler (Yam). 3. Shane Bess (SUl); 4. Ross Garcia (KllW): 5. Steve Mertens (Yam). CLGBY: I. Chris Tocco (KTM); 2. Jeff Eide (Yam); 3. Matt Armstrong (Yam); 4. Ryan Leyba (Hon); 5. Richie Owens (Yam). 250 BEG: 1. Scott Roegner (Suz); 2. Bryan Reel (Hon); 3. Carson Schandva (Suz); 4. Andrew Galaviz (Suz); 5. Billy McAllister (Su,). 250 JR: I. Jason Larson (Suz); 2. Crllig Smith (Yam); 3. Alvino Garcill (Yam): 4. Brian MacAfee (Han); 5. Jonathan Davies (Kaw). 250 INT: I. R.J. Thompson (Su,); 2. Turbo Reif (Hon); 3. Pete Kasten (Han); 4. Warren Tittlemier (Hon); 5. Tim Weigand (Yam). 250 PRO: J. Bobby Bonds (Hon); 2. Kevin Johnson (Yam): 3. Gerrit Ordelman (Yam); 4. Rich Taylor (Suz). 5. Brian Roth (Suz). 500 AM; I. Dusty Nebor (Yam); 2. Brian Jaramillo (Hon). 500 PRO: I. Bobby Bonds (Han): 2. Spud Walters (Yam); 3. Rich Taylor (Suz); 4. Bryan Nelson (Yam); 5. Josh Chisum (Yam). 25. AM: 1. Jason Larson (Suz); 2. Chris Radzinski (Kaw): 3. Michael Genzoli (Suz); 4, Steve Piattoni (Suz); 5. Dusty Naber (Hon). 25. MSTR: 1. Dan Berg (Han); 2. Nick Mairose (Su,): 3. Jon Zahrt (Kow): 4. Bob Shimp (Yam): 5. David Zahrt (Suz). 25. PRO; 1. Spud Walters (Yam): 2. Craig Davis (KTM); 3. Bryan Nelson (Yam); 4. Josh Chisum: 5. Khipo Chung (Yam). 30. INT: I. Stan Finney (Hon); 2. Glenn Commans (Yam): 3. Steve Piattoni (Suz); 4. Mike Licitra (Suz): 5. Chris Radzinski (Kaw). 30. PRO: I. Rich Taylor (Suz); 2. Craig Davis (KTM); 3. Bryan Johnson (Yam). VET JR: J. Anthony Pulera (Hon): 2. Michael Genzoli (Suz); 3. Lee Radder (Yam): 4. Les Holland (Hon); 5. Mike Carr (Hon). OfT AM: L Matt McBride (Suz); 2. Stephen Day (Yam); 3. Jim Masters (Kaw); 4. Brad Sloan (Han): 5. Victor Parker. OfT MSTR: I. Clayton Blood (Han); 2. Joel Harriott (Yam); 3. Steve Piattoni (Suz); 4. Bob Shimp (Y8m); 5. David Zahrt (Suz). WMN: 1. Bonnie Warch (Yam): 2. Jennifer Caputo (SUl): 3. Tanya Elbers (Suz); 4. Tiffany Smith (Yam); 5. Taylor Lacey (Kaw). Golden State Nationals Overall Winners 50 (4·6): Tanner Krahenbuhl (Cob). 50 (7-8): Matt Deatley (Cob). 60 BEG: Shern eNs<: (KTM). 60 (0-8): Dustin Pipes (Kaw). 60 (9-11): Mike Alessi (KTM). 60 BEG: eas<:y Logan (Kaw). 80 (7-11): Mike Alessi (Yam). 80 (12-13): Kyle Panrodge (Suz). 80 (14- 16): Jimmy Nelson (Yam). S/MINJ: Sean Collier (Kaw). 125 BEG: Brian Anderson (Suz). J25 JR: Michael Brown (Yam). 125 INT: Shane Bess (Suz). 12S PRO: Bobby Bonds (Han). SCHBY: Michael Blose (Yam). CLGBY: Matt Armstrong (Yam). 250 BEG: Scott Roegner (Suz). 250 JR: Craig Smith (Yam). 250 INT: R.J. Thompson (Su,). 250 PRO: Bobby Bonds (Han). 500 PRO: Bryan Nelson (Yam). 25 ... AM.: Jason Larson (Suz). 2S+ MSTR: Jon Zahrt (Su,). 25. PRO: Craig Davis (KTM). 30. BEG: David Aceves (Yam). 30. JR: Anthony Pulere (Hon). 30+ MSTR: Jon Zahrt (Su,). 30. PRO: Craig Davis (Yam). 40. AM: Jim Masters (Kew). 40. MSTR: Joel Harriott (Yam). WMN: Jennifer Caputo (Suz). Badl...ds Race••y Victorville, Califomi. Results: Febl1l8ry 26-27. 2000 By TONY ALESSI VICTORVILLE, CA, FEB. 26-27 Q"'iIeam Yamaha of Troy-backed UJustin Buckelew stopped Bobby Bonds' win streak by posting the 125cc Pro-class victory during the CMC/SunStar Sprockets Golden State Nationals Series Championship weekend held at Badlands Raceway. "I am here this week to try to get back in the groove," said Buckelew. "Even though I have been qualifying for all the Supercrosses, I haven't done that much racing for the past two years because of the injuries, so now it's time to get back at it." Buckelew battled with teenage sensation Bonds early in Sunday's 125cc Pro showcase, but Bonds settled this debate by passing and pulling away from Buckelew for the first-mota victory. "There is no doubt that Bonds is real fast," Buckelew said, "but I think I am faster early in the race, but my arms pump up; I have to slow down." In the second mota, Buckelew grabbed an early lead and, within a lap or two, he was able to distance himself from the other racers. Bonds started poorly due to a misshift off the gate, and he was running near the back of the pack on the opening lap. Then he laid it over in a turn just after the start of the next one. Bonds was back on pace with the leaders in just over three laps, but a late-race scrap with Nathan Woods ultimately cost Bonds a shot at Buckelew and the overall victory. In the end, Buckelew scored the mota and overall win, followed by Bonds, KTM riders Woods and Jimmy Lamastus, and NCY rider Kevin Johnson. Bonds returned and scrapped with senior statesman Spud Walters during both 250cc Pro races, but in the end Bonds prevailed to score his second class championship of the series. Team Thousand Oaks Yamahabacked Michael Blose accomplished the goal he set during the previous round and came out the series champion in the Schoolboy division. However, Blose found Ross Garcia to be "up to speed" during Saturday's competition. "I didn't know what got into Ross this weekend," Blose said, "but he was flying out there." Justin Buckelew (158) toppled Bobby Bonds' win streak by taking the 125cc Pro-class victory at the Golden State Nationals showdown, but Bonds still took the 125cc Pro victory on Saturday and the 250cc Pro victory on both days, thereby eaming the title in both classes. Garcia went on to win both Schoolboy motos during Saturday's competition, but on Sunday things came apart for Garcia, who hails from nearby Apple Valley. "Well, I guess some dirt got through the air filter and messed up the cylinder," Garcia said. "I had to borrow a bike on Sunday from Daton Beavers, who got hurt and couldn't race." Blose came back and owned Sunday's Schoolboy event, topping Cole Siebler, Shane Bess and Saturday's winner, Garcia. Former Team Suzuki Mini star Bess used a pair of second-place finishes on each day to earn the 125cc Intermediate crown. R.J. Thompson capped off a perfect Golden State Series in the 250cc Intermediates with overall victories during both days of competition, topping a talented field that included Turbo Reif, Tim Weigand and Warren Tittlemier. The Mini classes wound down with some predictable overall finishes and some surprises. Team Suzuki's Kyle Partridge was consistent throughout the series and finished off the series undefeated. Team Thousand Oaks Yamaha/ KTM-backed Mike Alessi posted an eight-mota sweep of both the 80cc (711) and 60cc (9- 11) divisions, leaving the series as the only minicycle double class winner. Team Yamaha's Jimmy Nelson handled the aocc (14-16) class, while Team Green's Sean Collier used steady, consistent finishes to earn the Supermini title. Future Team Green rider Dustin Pipes earned the 60cc (0-8) class title and was surprised when he discovered he had won a new KX60 being raffled off by Thousand Oaks Kawasaki. World-class Pee Wee rider Tanner Krahenbuhl ended his series on a positive note with a win on the final day of competition in the 50cc (4-6) age division and the series championship over title contender Bryce Stewart. eN Saturday 50 (4·6): 1. Bryce Stewart (Cob); 2. Tanner Krahenbuhl (Cob); 3. D~miel Paluzzi (Cob). 50 (7-8): 1. Matt Deatley (Cob); 2. Nick Paluzzi (Cob); 3. Tommy Weeck (Cob); 4. Cody Farrllf (KTM); 5. Michael Truglio (Cob). 60 BEG: I. Sherri Cruse (KTM); 2. Joshua Duppong (KTM): 3. Justin Eubanks (KTM); 4. Chris Plouffe (Kaw). 60 (0·8): 1. Jake Canada (KTM); 2. Dustin Pipes (Kaw); 3. Matt Deatley (Kaw); 4. Tommy Weeck (Kaw); 5. Richard Sterling (Kaw). 60 (9-11): 1. Mike Alessi (KTM): 2. Ryan Villopoto (KTM); 3. Trent Pugmire (Kaw); 4. Andy Straight (KTM); 5. Jared Partridge (Kaw). 80 BEG: 1. Casey Logan (Kaw); 2. Steven Hoyle (Vam); 3. Jason Hildebrand (Vam); 4. Brendan Freeman (Kaw); 5. Greg Young (Hon). 80 (7·11): 1. Mike Alessi (Yam); 2. Robert Memoli (Yam); 3. Ryan Villopoto (Yam); 4. Sam Destrey (Kaw); 5. Jeff Alessi (Yam). 80 (12-13): 1. Kyle Ponrldge (Su,); 2. Justin Keeney (Suz); 3. Aaron Bergantz (Yam); 4. Daniel Sani (Hon): 5. Chris Blose (Yam). 80 (14-16): I. Jimmy Nelson (Yam); 2. Sean Collier (Kaw); 3. Shane Kelley (Yam); 4. Jesse Casillas (Yam); 5. Daryl Ecklund (Kaw). S/MlNI: 1. Jesse Casillas (Yam); 2. Sean Collier (Kaw): 3. Mike Alessi (Yam); 4. Tyler Duncan (Yam); 5. Kelly Tedder (Yam). 125 BEG: I. Chris Avery (Yam); 2. Brian Anderson (Suz); 3. Garrett Eberle (Yam); 4. Daniel Fowler (Hon); 5. Darren Benson (Suz). 125 JR: I. Kevin Roberts (Han); 2. Michael Brown (Yam); 3. Brandon Norton (Yam); 4. Cody Hertel (Hon): 5. Donnie Weber (Kaw). 125 INT: J. R.J. Thompson (Suz): 2. Shane Bess (Suz); 3. Cole Siebler (Yam): 4. Ross Garcia (Kaw); 5. Michael Blose (Yam). 125 PRO: 1. Bobby Bonds (Hon); 2. Nathan Woods (KTM): 3. Justin Buckelew (Yam): 4. Michael Young (Yam); 5. Jonathan Shimp (Y8m). SCHBY: I. Ross Garcia (Kaw); 2. Michael Blose (Yam); 3. Steve Mertens (Yam); 4. Daton Beavers (Kaw); 5. Cole Siebler (Yam). CLOBY: 1. Matt Armstrong (Yam); 2. Jeff Eide (Yam): 3. Cassidy Anderson (Kaw); 4. Richie Owens (Yam): 5. Ryon Leyba (Han). 250 BEG: 1. Scott Rogers (Suz); 2. Andrew Galaviz (Suz); 3. Carson Schardin (Suz); 4. Les Holland (Hon); 5. Ben Wagenas (Yam). 250 JR: 1. Craig Smith (Yam); 2. Brian MacAfee (Hon); 3. Alvino Garcia (Yam): 4. Jason Larson (Suz); 5. Jon Davies (Kaw). 250 INT: I. R.J. Thompson (Su,); 2. Turbo Relf (Hon); 3. Jeremiah Moore (Hon); 4. Pete Koslen (Han); 5. Tim Weigand (Yam). 250 PRO: 1. Bobby Bonds (Han); 2. Rich Taylor (Yam); 3, Michael Young (Yam); 4. Spud Walters (Yam): 5. Brian Roth (Suz). 500 AM: I. Dusty Naber (Yam): 2. Eddie Laret (Yam); 3. Brian Jaramillo (Hon). 500 PRO: 1. Spud Walters (Yam); 2. Rich Taylor (Yam): 3. Bryan Nelson (Yam); 4. Travis Marks (Yam); 5. Josh Chisum (Yam). 25. AM: I. Jason Karson (Suz): 2. Chris Radzinski (Kaw): 3. Steve Piattoni (Suz); 4. Brad Holcomb (Hon): 5. Michael Genzoli (Suz). 25 ... MSTR: I. Jon Zahrt (Kaw): 2. Dan Berg (Hon); 3. Johnny Souza (Hon); 4. Nick Mairose (Su,): 5. David Zahrt (Suz). 25. PRO: I. Spud Walters (Yam); 2. Craig Davis (KTM); 3. Brian Nelson (Y8m); 4. Josh Chisum (Yam), 5. Ralph Chung (Yam). 30. BEG; 1. Les Holland (Hon); 2. David Aceves (Yam); 3. Rick Penrose (Hon). 30. JR: 1. Brad Holcomb (Hon): 2. Anthony Pylera (Hon); 3. Lee Radder (Yam): 4. Mike Carr (Hon): 5. Jim Masters (Kaw). 30. INT: I. Glenn Commans (Yam): 2. Stan Finney (Hon): 3. Steve Piattoni (SUl): 4. Chris Radzinski (Kaw); 5. Mike Horton (Yam). 30. MSTR: I. Dan Berg (Hon): 2. Jon Zahrt (Kaw): 3. Johnny Souza (Hon): 4. David Zahrt (SUl); 5. Wayne Zahrt (Suz). 30. PRO: I. Rich Taylor (Suz); 2. Craig Devis (KTM); 3. Bryan Nelson (KTM). OfT AM: 1. Matt McBride (Suz): 2. Jim Masters (Kaw); 3. Stephen Day (Yam); 4. Brad Sloan (Hon); 5. Robert Leonerd (Yam). OfT MSTR: I. Clayton Blood (Han): 2. Joel Harriott (Yam); 3. Steve Piattoni (SUl); 4. Bob Shimp (Yam); 5. David Zahrt (Suz). WMN: I. Bonnie Warch (Yam); 2. Jennifer Caputo (Suz): 3. Tanya Elbers (Suz); 4. Tiffany Smith (Yom); 5. Tayler Lacey (Kaw). Sunday 50 (4·6): 1. Tanner Krahenbuhl (Cob); 2. Bryce Stewart (Cob); 3. Daniel Paluzzi (Cob). 50 (7·8): 1. Nick Paluzzi (Cob); 2. Matt Deatley (Cob): 3. Tommy Weeck (Cob): 4. Cody Farrar (KTM); 5. Michael Truglio (Cob). 60 BEG: 1. Justin Eubanks (KTM); 2. Sheri Cruse (KTM); 3. Joshua Duppong; 4. Chris Plouffe (Kaw). 60 (0-8): I. Dustin Pipes (Kaw); 2. Matt Deatley (Kaw); 3. Richard Sterling (Kaw); 4. Jake Caneda (KTM): 5. Jake Lacey (Kaw). eye I e n eVIl's MARCH 15, 2000 35

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