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Glen Helen Raceway Park James Jimmies the SRA GP Win By DAVE DAIN SAN BENARDINO, CA, FEB. 27 The cold, damp conditions did not seem to hamper Robbie James as he earned a welldeserved victory in the Over 30 Amateur division at the Southland Racing Association's monthly Gran Prix, hosted by Glen Helen Raceway Park. Jerry Jetton got the jump off the gate and led the field into the first corner. Darrell Statham gated second, followed by James, Carl Fischer and Amie Davis. Jetton held the lead as the field funneled into the rocky sand wash. While the riders were out of view. the top five underwent a face lift. Jetton was the first to come back into view. James followed on his heels in second. Gary Lacy. Jason Ingersol and Todd Broussard rounded out the top five. James continued to hound Jetton for the lead. James made his move with an aggressive block-pass in the l80-degree lefthander by the clock tower. Jetton made several attempts to regain the top spot before he fell off the pace. Lacy maintained his thirdplace position. Broussard and Ingersol swapped positions in fourth and fifth. 80 BEG: I. Brad Houd: 2. Nathan Strong; 3. Ricky J.am6; 4. Chris rmvis; 5. Stev~ ChUd. 80 NOV: 1. Toby Cheval~ 2. Tyson Telkmgton; 3. Allen Sund· berg; 4. De.n~ Johnson. XRIOO: I. Chris Corum; 2. DlIv~ BlIu~r; 3. Mike Br~nnan; 4. J~rry Martin; 5. Dean Gl'ffnman. 125 BEG: I. JoshUll Edwards; 2. Br&d Goolsby; 3. Jason Jemi· g,,"; 4. Mitch Maxwell: 5. Kris Martin. 125 NOV: I. Brad Huth; 2. Jeremy Murphy; 3. Jeremy Malott; 4. Beau Bradbury: 5. Colby Oulledge. 125 AM: I. Danny Giannini: 2. K~vin J~nnings; 3. Cliff Jennings: 4. Ty Renshaw; 5. Alvin lalamee. 125 EX: l. Greg FounUlin; 2. Jason Jeffrey. 250 BEG: I. Bryce Oxley; 2. Jason Martin; 3. Eric: Ekstrand; 4. Ryan Fanti: 5. Donovan Howard. 250 NOV: I. DustIn Hollenbeck: 2. ~an Benavides; 3. Troy Sc:hioPPI: 4. Mike Ptak: 5. Jason Orosco. 250 AM: I. Darrell Koop; 2. Gary Ulcy; 3. Dennis Plak: 4. Broc Daugherty; 5. Travis Sibebotlom. 250 EX: I. Dusdn EvllnS; 2. Bid DlIugherty; 3. Chod Houdt: 4. [)eve OndDs. OPEN BEG: I. Josh DomosIilll: 2. Tom DomosIai. OPEN NOV: 1. Gant CONm. OPEN AM: I. Michael Wil5on; 2. Deniel Eickbolt. WMN NOV: I. SandyOrsmond; 2. Cmy Daugh~y. WMN AM: I. Kelly Renshaw. WMN EX: I. Heather McNabb. 30. BEG: I. Morgan Secor, 2. Richllrd Hutton; 3. Brady Helm: 4. Bruce Anderson: 5. Greg Duffy. 30... NOV: I. Greg Wolfe: 2. Brilln !'\estlch; 3. DaVId Dubois: 4. Robert Bachmlln: 5. Bob Moore. 30. AM: 1. Robbie James: 2. Jim Henn; 3. Glity Lacy: 4. Derrell Stathem: 5. David B~lUen. 30+ EX: I. Gordon Werd: 2. Ted Sciacqull; 3. Jimmy lewis: 4. Kevin Montgomery: 5. Dave Donliloni. 40... BEG: I. Charles O'Neil; 2. Grant Collison; 3. Greg Johns: 40. W.J. BmdbtJry; 5. Tom Moffett. 40. NOV: I. Scott Johnson; 2. Robert Collins; 3. St~ve Sc:hmel1: 4. Donnie Quanstrom: 5. Greg Clanton. 40. AM: I. lany Gross; 2. Scott Wilson; 3. L.eonard Kilman: 4. Rick Jemes: 5. Gary Bawdel. 40+ EX: I. Rex Staton: 2. Bob Mexwell; 3 Ron Lewson; 4 James HDflson: 5. Bred Oxley. Jordan Moneymaker, the 1999 KTMXA Points Series 250cc A champion, pestered Metcalf in both motos but couldn't quiet hold the pace, finishing only a couple of seconds behind Metcalf in both races. Metcalf went home with across-the-board wins in all four 125cc A and 250cc A motos. "I moved to Kentucky with my girlfriend," Metcalf said, "and this is the first time I've been to Apex. I really like the track. The dirt's real good. The jumps are fun. It's a real good layout. It's got a lot of elevation change. It's definitely got some trying cornering and some real good jumps to practice staying low on. It suits me just fine. I like it a lot." Chris Grissom of Suzuki of Paris and Chris Grissom Racing has been keeping an eye on Metcalf and helping him out, since MetcaJrs home is only a 20·minute drive from Grissom's business in Paris. Tennessee. Based on his experience of keeping up with regional talents who show promise and potential, Grissom noted that he hasn't seen a young racer with all of the mental and physicai attributes necessary to make it to the top in a good long while, but that he sees these qualities in Nick Metcalf. "If Metcalf keeps moving in the direction that he's moving, it won't be long before you'll see him begin to show up in the top of the standings in the National Supercross Series and Outdoor Series," Grissom predicted. "Granted, he may not be another McGrath . 25.: I. KeIth lewIS (Yam): 2. Marty Stinnett (Hen): 3. Eddie Proffitt (Kaw): 4. Craig FruIt (Hon); 5 Kevin F'tekis (Yam). 30.. A: I. Kevin Lewis (Yam). 30. BIC: 1. Creig Ric~ (Hon); 2. Jonathon Langworthy (Yam): 3. Oorrln Tabor (Hon); 4. Scott Stewart (Yam); 5. Troy Cames (Kew). 40.: I. Don Murphy (Yam): 2. J.R. McGee (Yam); 3. Russell Rogers. Gatorback Cycle Park James Stewart Stars at Gatorback By KYLE MYERS GAINESVILLE. FL, MAR. 5 Unbelievable is the only word that could be used to describe James Stewart's demolition of the competition at the Unlimited/Dunlop Spring National held at Gatorback Cycle Park during Bike Week 2000. Stewart, on his Team Green/Fox/Oakley/Pro Circuit KX I 00, won all four motos of the Supermini and 125cc Youth classes. Just over 200 riders from 17 states and Japan competed on this warm winter day. The 125cc Youth and 16-24 classes started on the same gate but were scored separately. When the gate dropped, 26 riders blasted into the first turn. Stewart started around sixth. but halfway into the opening lap he had control of the race. With each passing lap, Stewart added to his lead over Kyle Garro and Justin Brusseau, who finished first and second """-~~~-"""r-..",--,......------'~---------------,, z ~ w a: ~~~~~I ~ ~ ~ Apex Valley Raceway: Jordan Moneymaker (1) takes the holeshot in the second 250cc A moto in White Plains, Kentucky, ahead of Nick Metcalf (117), Duke Martin (718), Geof Travis (24), Russell Hall (8) and Derek Smith (869). Moneymaker was the runner-up and Metcalf the winner both times out. Glen Helen Raceway Park.: Robbie James styles on his way to victory at the SRA GP in San Bernardino, California. With the Suzuki-mounted James beginning to pull away, the action behind him was heat· ing up. Lacy got around Jetton for second, dropping the former leader to third. Fourth and fifth were now occupied by David Bauer and Jim Henn. James continued to enjoy a lO·sec· ond lead. Lacy held second. Bauer and Henn remained locked in a battle for third and fourth, with Statham moving back into the top five. James maintained his lead at the 30· minute mark, but his lead had been reduced to five seconds. Henn was the man on the move; he picked off Bauer for third, and then Lacy for second. Bauer followed Henn around Lacy for third, dropping Lacy to fourth. With three laps remaining, James had his hands full. Henn pulled to within bike lengths of the leader. A rejuvenated Lacy moved around Bauer for third and was within four sec· onds of Henn. James took the white flag with Henn and Lacy on his rear tire. The trio of riders circled the track on the final lap within bike lengths of each other. James continued to maintain his slim lead as they headed toward the high·speed canyon section; Henn remained on his rear tire. Lacy fell off the pace siightly. With the checkers waving, James held on for the win. Henn took a well·deserved second, followed by Lacy in third. Statham moved around Bauer late in the race to claim fourth, sending Bauer back to fifth. Re.ults PIW: I. Kyle Vare; 2. David Smith; 3. Cert Felton; 4. Jesse Ferguson: 5. Devon Ferguson. 60: I. Frankie Aguine: 2. Nate Bliuord; 3. Trevor Lopez: 4. Shawn Winterboume: 5. Todd Wartman. 44 APRIL 5, 2000' cue I e 50.. l'iQV: 1. Ken Fuelner; 2. St~ve Jenmngs. 50.. EX.: I. Gary Goulart; 2. Dave Jecobus: 3. Monte Lee; 4. John KnIght; 5. Gary Codgill. 4·STRK BEG: I. Mike Blermen: 2. Ruben Mertlnel: 3. Randall Clerk. 4·STRJ< EX: I. MIke Seeley. TEAM RACE: I. Jimmy Lewis/David Donetoni: 2. Scott Myers/Mark Eemardt; 3. Kevin Montgomery; 4. Greg FountaIn/David Cincotta; 5. Eric Wolfe/Dave Ondas. Apex Valley Raceway Metcalf Cows 'em By DAVID H. SCREWS WHrTE PLAINS, KY, MAR. 5 Nick Metcalf, a St. Louis PowerSports-sponsored speedster from Murray, Kentucky, came to Ezell Sports Promotions' season opener at Apex Valley Raceway to try out the track he'd heard so much about. An up·and·coming con· tender on both the national indoor and outdoor circuits, Metcalf tumed heads - and split-second.lap times around the eight·tenths·of·a·mile layout - as he took the other racers to school. Metcalf pulled the holeshot in two out of four motos in the 125cc A and 250cc A classes. Metcalf then made short work out of such notable riders as Geof Travis, Duke Martin and Derek Smith (in 125cc A) and Jordan Moneymaker and Marty Stinnett (in 250cc A). Martin led Metcalf for a lap and a half in the first 125cc A moto, but, in a wooded section of the circuit known as the Magic Forest, Metcalf made his move and exited the woods with the lead. n e _ s but who will? Nick's got what it takes. We'll see what he does with it." Results 50 (4.6): I. Hayden Hams (KTM); 2. RYDfl Pate (KTM): 3. uvi Owens (KTM). 50 (7·8): I. Michael Huddleston (Cob): 2. Dylan COl( (Cob); 3. Andrew Lengworthy (KTM): 4. Logen MattIngly (Pol): 5. Clint Crick (Cob). 50 SHAFT: I. Devid Lassiter (Yem): 2. Jordan Langworthy (Yam). 60 (7·11): 1. Cody MrlJer (KTM); 2. Elliott Barber (Kaw): 3. Cory Jones (Kaw); 4. Allen Brady (Kew): 5. Matt Voollnger (KTM). 80 BEG: I. Bradley Rideout (Han); 2. Kyle Perales (Suz); 3. David Redding (Yem); 4. Kacy ThompllOfl (Hon); 5. Clifton Bethel (Hoo). 80 OPEN: I. Chris Brown (Suz); 2. Brett Cameron (Han); 3. Tyson Ezell (Suz): 4. David Ames (Yam); 5. Matthew Brinkley. 80 (7·11): I. Patrlck Hanis (Kaw): 2. Cody MIller (Suz): 3. (hase Thomas (Kaw); 4. Justin FIke (Suz): 5. Matt Vool~ (IITM). 80 (12·15): J. Adam Robinson (Yam): 2. Chris Brown (SuI): 3. Chese Kernes (Kaw); 4. Jeck ~ I (Kew): 5. Tyson Ezell (Sul). S/MlNI: I. Dustin Thomes (Kew); 2. Jack Campbell (Kaw): 3. Patrick Hems (Kaw); 4. Metthew Bnnldey (Kaw); 5. Bmndon Moore (Yam). SCHBY: 1. Adorn Manning (Yam): 2. Willie Medison (Yam): 3. Adam Robinson (Yam); 4. Matt Perales (Han); 5. Shane Klsslar (Kaw). 125 A: I. No Metcalf (Suz): 2. GeofTravis (Hon): 3. Duke Mar· tin (Yam); 4. Derek SmIth (Suz); 5. Russell Hall (Hon). 125 B: \. Kyle Dangler (Yam); 2. Kevin Murphy (Kaw): 3. Natt: Still (Hon); 4. Aeron Sisk (Kew): 5. WlIIle Madison (Yem). 125 C: I. Jemes Englend (Yam): 2. Adam Manning (Yam): 3. Marty Allen (Yem); 4. Matt Perales (Hon); 5. Eric Calvert (Hon). 125 BEG: I. Keith Perrish (Yam); 2. Bub~ Vaughn (Han): 3. Anthony O'Nan (YIlITl): 4. Steve Lassiter (Suz); 5. Jeson Brunneld (Hon). 250 A: 1. NIck Metcalf (SuI): 2. Jordon Moneymaker (Kaw); 3. Merty Stinnett (Hon); 4. Duke Martin (Yam); 5. GeofTravls (Hon). 250 B: I. Kyle Dengler (Yam); 2. Keith Cochran (Yam): 3. Jacob Meece (Yam); 4. Kevin Murphy (Kew): 5. Jason Buckman (Han). 250 C: I. Joey Redmen (Yem); 2. Adam Manning (Kaw); 3. Mitch Flke (Hon); 4. Josh Cravens (Yam): 5. JaSOfl Pinke/ton (Kaw). 250 BEG: I. Het'bte Hopkins (Kaw): 2. David Jones (taM): 3. David Welker (Hon); 4. Bubba Veughn (Hon): 5. Tony Long (Hon). 1&-24: 1. Marty AAen (Yam); 2. Bobby CottJr9lam (SuI): 3. David Welch (Suz): 4. Jeff Gnnow (Sut); 5. Brandon Hazelwood (Han). in the 16-24 class. Bryan Johnson finished second to Stewart in the Youth class, just in front of Roy Horton. Moto two was a carbon copy of moto one for Stewart, as he started around fifth but quickly grabbed the point and went on to score the uncontested win over Karsten Butler, who won the 16-24 moto on his CR250. Garro finished second in the 16-24 for the overall. Stewart also competed in the Supermini division. He easily won both motos over John· son and Bob Kiniry. Stewart wasn't the only rider to win two classes. Marcus Pedrero, on his BSY Yamaha, won all four motos in the Over 25 and Over 30 classes. DGY pilot ~andy Valade used a 1-1 tally to score the 125cc A-class victory over a tough field. Results P/W (4·6): I. Mike Mor~1I0 (Cob); 2. Kory Keylon (Cob): 3. Justin SUlriing (Cob). PIW (7·6): I. Tyler Moore (Cob); 2. Nick McPhee (Cob): 3. Cody Gmves (Cob); 4. levi BufkIn (Cobl: 5. Cody Smith (Cob). 65 (7·9): I. Colton Maynard (KTM): 2. Jimmy Norton (Kaw); 3. Chad Stacy (KTM); 4. Travis Rogers (KTM); 5. Tyler Moort: (Kew). 65 (10·11): l. Kyle Keylon (KTM): 2. T.J. Rhonelli (KTM); 3. Garrett Wood (KTM); 4. Jemes Lawrence (Kaw); S. Corey Woodard (KTM). 85 (7·11): I. Jon Camp (Yom): 2. Kyle Keylon (Kew): 3. Mike Nicolini (Suz); 4. Travis Barlow (SUI): 5. T.J. Rhonelli (SUl). 85 (12·13): 1. Nick EVeMOU (Kaw): 2. Kyle ChIsholm (Kaw); 3. Matthew Pedrero(Sw:): 4. John Lawrence (Kew): 5.l.ack Crosby (Sw.). 85 (14.15): I. Robert Kiniry (Kaw): 2. Ryen Wanen (Kaw): 3. John Leavell (Kaw); 4. Casey Pallavicini (Kaw); 5. Chris McDermott (Kaw). S/MINI: I. Jemes Stewart (Kaw); 2. Bryan Johnson (Suz): 3. Robert Kiniry (Kaw): 4. Kyle Chisholm (Kew); 5. Nick Evennou (Kaw). 125 YT'H: 1. James SIewert (Kaw): 2. BryDfl Johnson (Sut): 3. Roy Horton (SuI): 4. Ckat Northey (Yam); 5. Bill Studswell (Yam).

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