Cycle News - Archive Issues - 2000's

AMA Victory Sports Indoor MX Winter Series Rounds 9-10: Calsonic Arena Collinwood, Tennessee's Austin Risner topped the SOcc (4.61 class at the ninth round of the AMA Victory Sports Indoor MX Winter Series, held at the Calsonic Arena in Shelbyville, Tennessee. By BARBARA WILLIAMS PHOTO BY ROB HACHTEN SHELBYVILLE, TN, FEB. 11-12 uzuki of Gastonia's Jim Chester was "The Man" at rounds nine and 10 of the AMA Victory Sports Indoor Motocross Series at Calsonic Arena in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Chester mopped up in all four Pro main events to bank a Victory Sports purse totaling more than $2400 for his romps in the 125cc and 250cc A classes on both nights. Some 350 riders were on hand for the Friday show, forcing two 125cc D divisions to be contested. Both divisions received awards and series points. Alabama's Clark Stiles - backed by Sarge's Cycle, Axo, Oakley, Bridgestone, Wiseco, Castrol, Renthai, N-Style, Acerbis, IMS, Boyesen and Works Connection - got the holeshot in Friday's 125cc A class, with the Dal-Kawa/Pro-Actiq,n/Michelin/HotShotz Graphics/Bill's Pipes/ Gaerne-supported Paul Justus and then Chester in tow. The three pulled 62 MARCH 22, 2000' G Y G I away from the pack as they traded plastic. Near the halfway point of the 14lap event, Chester - who is sponsored by Suzuki-Kawasaki of Gastonia, Sinisalo, Barr's Competition, C Cycle Suspension, Bill's Pipes, Renthal, PJ1, Hammerhead Graphics, Smith, Ceet, Shoei, Bridgestone, Works Connection, Baker's Cycle, Ballzee, White Brothers and EBC - got by Justus in the whoops and set out after Stiles. A couple of laps later, Chester pulled inside Stiles, getting the position, but Stiles had the line in the next turn and went back into the lead. All the while, Justus was in position to capitalize on any mistakes they made - and sure enough, a few turns later Stiles fell in a turn, handing Justus his opportunity with a ribbon on it. Chester and Justus went on to finish e n e vv s first and second, and Stiles recovered to finish third. Texas rider Kyle Williams absconded with the holeshot in Friday's 250cc A final, but his advantage disappeared going into the second turn. Chester shot by on the inside line and turned the wick up, trying to get away from the pack. Stiles also passed Williams on Chester's momentum and set out after the leader. Stiles worked on Chester for the whole first half of the race, and at the halfway mark he passed him coming out of the whoops. Chester railed the next turn and was back into the lead. On the next turn, they were both put to the outside by a lapper, and they traded stickers getting around him. In the next turn, Stiles made a serious attempt, taking the inside line, but Chester held strong and held on to the lead. Chester then dialed it up another notch and put a few bike lengths between them. Justus had gotten a terrible start and was coming through the pack. At the end, it was Chester, Stiles, Williams and Justus, as the Dal-Kawa rider from Hendersonville, North Carolina, ran out of time for further advancement. Chester was asked if his experience on the PJ1 Arenacross circuit had helped his riding. "Yeah," he replied, "I think it makes you quicker, especially in a small arena. Not that Shelbyville is small, but you have to think faster at those National races, because the course is tighter and the guys are more competitive. Going for that prize money, y'know, that makes you more aggressive. The moves are the same, and if you get them down on the arenacross tour, they stay with you wherever you race." CN Calsonic Arena Shelbyville, Tennessee Resuhs: Feb"",ry 11-1 Z. ZOOO [Rounds 9 and 10J Friday 50 (4~6): 1. Austin Risner (Cob); 2. Shane McElrath (Lem); 3. Hayden Harris (KTM); 4. Michael Norton Jr. (Cob); 5. Tyler Jones (KTM). 50 (7-S): 1. Darcn Barbour (Cob); 2. Miles Franklin (Cob); 3. Nicholas Manners (KTM); 4. Tres Waldroop (Cob); 5. Wyatt Messer (Cob). 50 SHAFT: I. Chase Harker (Yam); 2. Michael Norton Jr. (Yam); 3. Drew Fields (Yam); 4. Baran Vandergrigl (Hon): 5. Trent Forrest (Yam). 65 (7~9): 1. R. Cameron Stone (Kaw); 2. Hunter Inman (Kaw); 3. Allen Brady (Kaw); 4. Ty Messer (KTM); 5. Stephen Manners (KTM). 65 (10-11): 1. Matthew Mashburn (Kaw); 2. Elliot Barber (Kaw); 3. Jeremy Masen (KTM): 4. R. Stephen Gray (Kaw); 5. C.J. McCrary (KTM). 80 0: 1. Ryan Donnelly (Kaw); 2. Travis Bond (Yam): 3. Mathew Welbom (Suz); 4. R.J. Rich (Hon): 5. Christopher Beeler (Yam). JR MINI: I. Patrick Harris (Kaw); 2, Cody Patterson (Suz); 3. Elliot Barber (Kaw); 4. Jacob Patterson (KTM); 5. Andrew Wisdom (Yam). 8S (12-13): 1. Chris Todd (Kaw); 2. Alexander Hunter (Yam); 3. Brett Cameron (Hon); 4. Travis Bond (Yam); 5. Jaren Tuten (Kaw). 85 (14-1S): 1. Kenny Orr (Suz); 2. Adam Robinson (Yam); 3. Eric Sjodin (Yam). S/MINI: I. Kenny Orr (Suz); 2. Adam '"Robinson (Yam); 3. Corey Richey (Hon); 4. Chris Todd (Kaw); 5. Patrick Harris (Kaw). 125 A: 1. Jim Chester (Suz); 2, Paul Justus (Suz); 3, Clark Stiles (Suz); 4. Shane Templeton (Suz); 5. Daniel Tesh (Yam); 6, Devin Banks (Han); 7. Brian Lane (Yam); 8. Kyle Williams (Kaw); 9. Buddy Brooks (Suz); 10. John Brunck (Yam). 125 B: 1. J.T. Smith (Hon); 2. Brian Gerth (Suz): 3. Michael Brewer (Yam); 4, Hutch Lee (Kaw); 5. Adam Lynn (Suz). 125 C: I. Alex Gaines (KTM); 2. Terry Brazier (Yam); 3. Chase Whitten (Kaw); 4. Freddy Rowe III (Yam); 5. Adam Smith (Yam). 125 0: '1. Keith Parrish (Yam); 2. Dustin Stephens (Han); 3. Joel Smith (Han); 4. Christopher Hassell (Kaw); 5. Neil Martin (Kaw). 125 0 EXTRA: 1. Corey Richey (Hon); 2. Robert Ardry (Suz); 3. Jeremy McElrath (Cl); 4. David Cagle (Yam); 5. Casey Shaw (Han). 250 A: I. Jim Chester (Suz): 2. Clark Stiles (Suz): 3. Kyle Williams (Kaw); 4. Paul Justus (Suz): 5. Devin Banks (Han); 6. Shane Templeton (Suz): 7. Jon Boruff (Hon); 8. Buddy Brooks (Hon); g. Jimmy Brooks (Suz); 10. Brian Lane (Yam). 250 B: 1. Brian Gerth (Suz); 2. James Cochran (Yam); 3. Stacy Peck (Kaw): 4. Matt Summer (Kaw); 5. Adam Lynn (Suz). 250 C: I. lac Babcock (Kaw); 2. Kyle Henson (Suz); 3. Adam Manning (Kaw); 4. Josh King (Yam); 5. Jason Gomez (Han). 250 0: 'I. Joe Summarell (Kaw); 2. Shane Snoddy (Han); 3. Carl Grizzle (Yam); 4. Richard Marker (Yam); 5. Phillip Wall (Han). 25+: 1. Matt Summer (Kaw); 2. Corey Gerulis (Kaw); 3. David McCall (Kaw); 4. Jeff Bittle (Suz); 5. Jamie Morris (Yam). 30.: 1. Brian Williams (Yam); 2. Ed Comer (Han); 3. Corey Gerulis (Kaw): 4. Lindsey McGregor (Kaw): 5. Jeff Bittle (Suz). OIL AM: 1. Hutch Lee (Kaw); 2. J.T. Smith (Han); 3. Michael Brewer (Yam); 4. Matt Summer (Kaw); 5. Adam Smith (Yam). U/L C/D; I. Terry Brazier (Yam); 2. Adam Smith (Yam); 3. Adam Manning (Kaw); 4. Alex Gaines (KTM); 5. Chase Whitten (Kaw). Saturday 50 (4·6): I. Austin Risner (Cob); 2. Dylan Cox (Cob): 3. Shane McElrath (Lem); 4. Michael Norton Jr. (Cob); 5. Kyle Dowdy (ATK). 50 (7-8): 1. Miles Franklin (Cob); 2. Tres Waldroop (Cob); 3. Daron Barbour (Cob); 4. Nicholas Manners (KTM); 5. Wyatt Messer (Cob). 50 SHAFT: I. Michael Norton Jr. (Yam); 2. Ethan Burns (Yam); 3. Drew Fields (Yam); 4. Tyler Gibson (Yam); 5. Coy Gibson (Yam). 65 (7-9): I. Hunter Inman (Kaw); 2. R. Cameron Stone (Kaw); 3. Miles Franklin (Kaw); 4. Ty Messer (Kaw); 5. Stephen Manners (KTM). 65 (10-11): 1. Matthew Mashburn (Kaw); 2. Elliot Barber (Kaw); 3. Trea Miller (KTM); 4. Jacob Patterson (KTM); 5. R. Stephen Gray (Kaw). 80 0: 1. Ryan Donnelly (Kaw): 2. Travis Bond (Yam): 3. Jay Coker (Kaw); 4. Christopher Beeler (Yam): 5. R.J. Rich (Hon). JR MINI: 1. Cody Patterson (Suz): 2. Matthew Mashburn (Kaw): 3. Douglas Hall (Suz); 4. Patrick Harris (Kaw); 5. Brady Orr (Suz). 85 (12-13): I. Chris Todd (Kaw); 2. Alexander Hunter (Yam); 3. Brett Cameron (Han); 4. Jared Tuten (Kaw): 5. Jerry Mashburn (Kaw). 85 (14-15): 1. Kenny Orr (Suz); 2. Adam Robinson (Yam): 3. Jonathan Williams (Kaw); 4. Jay Coker (Kaw); 5. Michael Sanders (Kaw). S/MINI: I. Kenny Orr (Suz); 2. Chris Todd (Kaw); 3. Adam Robinson (¥am); 4. Corey Richey (Hon); 5. Cody Patterson (Suz). 125 A: 1. Jim Chester (Suz); 2. Paul Justus (Suz); 3. Oark Stiles (Suz); 4. Kyle Williams (Kaw); 5. Brian Lane (Yam); 6. Devin Banks (Han); 7. Shane Templeton (Suz); 8. Buddy Brooks (Han); 9. Jon Boruff (.Hon); 10. Scott Craven (Kaw). 125 B: 1. William Simmons (Han): 2. J.T. Smith (Han); 3. Adam Lynn (Suz); 4. Hutch Lee (Kaw); 5. James Cochran (Yam). 125 C: t. Alex Gaines (KTM); 2. Terry Brazier (Yam); 3. Adam Smith (Yam); 4. Ryan Stanesu (Suz); 5. Freddy Rowe III (Yam). 125 0: 1. Joel Smith (Han); 2. Brad Thrasher (Han); 3. Logan Bedford (Suz); 4, Scott Brady (Hon): 5. Eric Calvert (Han). 125 0 EXTRA: 1. Keith Parrish (Yam); 2. Corey Richey (Han); 3. Robert Ardry (Suz); 4. Jeremy McElrath (Cl); 5. Jason Walker (Yam). 250 A: 1. Jim Chester (Suz); 2. Paul Justus (Suz); 3. Clark Stiles (Suz); 4. Devin Banks (Han); 5. Brian Lane (Yam); 6. Jon Boruff (Han); 7. Buddy Brooks (Han): 8. Jimmy Brooks (Suz); 9. Scott Craven (Kaw); 10. Shane Templeton (Suz). 250 B: 1. Matt Summer (Kaw): 2. James Cochran (Yam): 3. Brian Gerth (Suz); 4. Stacy Peck (Kaw); 5. Adam Lynn (Suz). 250 C: 1. Adam Manning (Kaw); 2. Christopher May (Suz); 3. londie Mullins (Yam); 4. Kyle Henson (Suz); 5. Jason Gomez (Han). 250 0: 1. Joe Summarell (Kaw); 2. Phillip Wall (Hon); 3. Shane Snoddy (Hon); 4. Carl Grizzle (Yam); 5. Eric Pulley (Hon). 25+: 1. Matt Summer (Kaw); 2. Eric Dahlmann (Kaw): 3. Bill Larson (Kaw); 4. Corey Gerulis (Kaw); 5. Zondie Mullins (Yam). 30+: 1. Ed Comer (Han); 2. Jeff Elkins (Kaw); 3. Corey Gerulis (Kaw); 4. Kenneth Stowe II (Suz); 5. Anthony Cogdill (Hon). U/L AM: 1. Michael Brewer (Yam); 2. William Simmons (Han); 3. J.T. Smith (Han); 4. Malt Summer (Kaw): 5. Hutch Lee (Kaw). U/L C/O: I. Alex Gaines (KTM): 2. Ty Conway (Yam); 3. Freddy Rowe (Yam); 4. Terry Brazier (Yam); 5. J.T. Lunn (Yam).

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