Cycle News - Archive Issues - 2000's

dumped me, right there in front of everybody. Then I couldn't get it started again. That was a real good example for my students of what not to do!" At the finish, Chester came across first, followed by Shawn Prather, Walker, Liles and McCoy. Liles made up for his exhibition of racing finesse by waxing the competition in the Over 30 A and Over 35 contests, including such stellar performers as veteran Ron Jones (the Over 40 winner) and David Albert Jr. McCoy, Kevin Blalock, Bollinger and Bobby Wilson provided the competition in the Over 30 A action while Liles styled in front. CN AMI 6eorgialAlabama Championship MX series Muddy Creek Recewey gia/Alabama Championship MX Series, and 484 riders from nine states were on hand. Round 1: Bremen MX Lyle Loves It By BREMEN, GA, MARCH 5 ash Lyle, who had been sidelined for two months with a broken wrist, made a spectacular return to racing at Bremen MX with a perfect score in the 125cc Youth division and a hard-fought third overall in 125cc B action. The event was the opening round of the 12th annual AMA Geor- D Blountville, Tenness•• Results: Men:h 19, 2000 (Round 31 50 (4·6): I. Dakota Mathews (Cob); 2. William Mack Dickson (Cob): 3. Chris Goodwin (Cob); 4. Michael Hall (Cob): 5. Bnmdon SorZlh (KTM). 50 (7·8): I. Dustin Chandler (Cob)~ 2. Sean Cunninghllm (Cob); 3. Colton Renaker (Cob); 4. Tyler Matusevich (KTM); 5. Wyatt Messer (Cob). 50 HON: 1. Damon Goin (Hon); 2. Luke Hodge (Hon); 3. Jordan Matusevich (Hon); 4. Wade Collins (Hon). 50 SHAFT: 1. Michael Hall (Yam); 2. Cody Gr8gg (Yam); 3. Drew Fields (Yam): 4. Bryan Chesnee (Yam); 5. Kaleb Shepard (KTM). 65 (7·9): I. Tyler Bright (KTM); 2. Les Smith (Kaw); 3. Zachllry Alvear (KTM); 4. Benjamin Denton (KTM); 5. Luke Griffis (KTM). 65 (l 0-11): I. Matthew Vonlinger (KTM): 2. Corey Johnson (KTM); 3. Justin Hopson (Kaw); 4. Shelby Rolen (KTM); 5. Wesley Keller (KTM). 800: I. Tyler Bailes (Kaw); 2. Matthew Wellborn (Suz); 3. Bradley Byars (Suz); 4. Mitch Wellborn (502): 5. Chris King (502). 85 (7-11): I. Jake Griffis (Hon); 2. Eric Dudley (Kaw): 3. Tyler Bright (Kaw): 4. Man Scarboro (SU%): 5. Logan Bell (SU%). 85 (12-13): I. Zackary Nesius (Yam): 2. Chris Todd (Kaw); 3. Blake Massey (Yam); 4. Harris Altman (Kaw): 5. Christopher Chesnee (Suz). 85 (14-15): I. Drew Askew (Yam); 2. Stephen Shoaf (SUI); 3. Rob Wooden (Yam); 4. Patrick Osborne (Kaw); 5. Jeffrey Coates (Yam). all MINI: 1. Drew Askew (Yam); 2. Jake Griffis (Hon); 3. Rob Wooden (Yam): 4. Chris Todd (Kaw); 5. Blllke Massey (Yam). SCHBY: I. Matt Blimes (Kaw); 2. Gavin Gracyk (Kaw); 3. Jason Wiley (YlIm); 4. Matt Blevins (SUI): 5. Jacob &lylor (Yam). 125 A: 1. Kevin Walker (Yam); 2. Jim Chester (SUI): 3. Richard Prather (Hon); 4. Nicholas Bums (Hon); 5. Jon Boruff (Hon). 125 B: 1. Gavin Gracyk (Kaw): 2. Adam Overcash (Hon); 3. Matt Barnes (Kaw); 4. Jacob Saylor (Yam): 5. Danny Smith (Hon). 125 C: 1. Marty Smith (Kaw); 2. Alex Gaines (KTM): 3. Ryan Burkett (Yam): 4. Adam Smith (Yam); 5. Stacy Hodges (Yam). 125 0: 1. Lucas Snell (Hon); 2. Christopher Nelson (SUI); 3. Ryan Trippensee (Kaw); 4. Logan Bedford (Yam): 5. Brent Hall (Hon). 250 A: 1. Kevin Walker (Yam); 2. Jim Chester (SUI); 3. Nicholas Bums (Hon); 4. Timmy Milligan (SU%); 5. Jon Boruff (Hon). 250 8: I. Adam Overcash (Hon); 2. Doug Earls (SUI); 3. Aaron Stancil (Yam); 4. Nicholas Vargo (Hon); 5. J.R. Carter (So2). 250 C: I. B.J. Huntsinger (Suz); 2. Adam Smith (Yam); 3. Jonathan Riner (Yam); 4. Robert Brady Harris (Hon): 5. Ryan Stanesu (Hon). 2500: 1. Shawn Graham (Yam); 2. Ryan Adkins (502); 3. Joel Blrdine (Yam); 4. Josh Snell (Yam); 5. Jeff Peters (Hon). 25+ A: I. Jim Chester (SUI); 2. Kevin Walker (Yam); 3. Richard Prather (Hon); 4. William Ules (So2); 5. Albert Jamie McCoy (Suz). 25+ 8: 1. Mott Summers (Kaw); 2. Rodney Wise (502); 3. TImothy Elrod (Kaw); 4. Chuck L Cooper (So2): 5. Mark Nuncy (502). 25+ C: 1. Thomas Turner (Yam); 2. Chris Winkler (502); 3. Allen Brown (502): 4. Mark Proffitt (Yam); 5. Corey GeNlis (Kaw). 30+ A: 1. William Ules (Suz); 2. Kevin Blalock (Hon); 3. Albert Jamie McCoy (Suz); 4. Aaron Bollinger (KTM); 5. Bobby Wilson (KTM). 30+ B: 1. Robert Woody (Hon); 2. Jimmy Leach (Kaw); 3. Sam King (Hon); 4. Kyle Shoun (Hon): 5. David Albert Jr. (Hus). 30+ C: 1. Jeffrey Fields (Hon); 2. Chad Viers (Yam); 3. Jonathan Langworthy (Yam); 4. Michael Robinson (Suz); 5. Corey Gerulis (KlIw). 35+: 1. William Ules (Suz); 2. Ron Jones (Suz): 3. David Albert Jr. (Hus): 4. Willis Grooms (502): 5. Greg Price (Hon). 40+: 1. Ron Jones (Suz); 2. Steven Lewis (Yam); 3. Mark Ashworth (Kaw); 4. William Bagby (Hon): 5. Roger Arnold (Yam). 48+: I. Steven Lewis (Yam); 2. Gary Baisden (502); 3. Tom Lewis (Kaw); 4. Terrell Wellborn (SU%); 5. Johnny Gibson (Yam). 4-STRK BK: 1. Joseph Prather (Yam): 2. Wesley McCoy (Ver): 3. Jonllthlln Riner (Yam); 4. Brandon Stooksbury (Yam); 5. Jeffrey Belcher (Yam). O/L AM: 1. Justin Gibbs (Hon): 2. Kory Cunningham (Yam); 3. Michael Robinson (SUI); 4. J.T. Smith (Hon); 5. Thomas Epps (KTM). O/L C/O: 1. Ale. Gaines (KTM); 2. Marty Smith (Kaw); 3. Jeremy Hill (Hon); 4. Ryan StlInesu (Hon); 5. Charles Meadows (502). 56 APRIL 19. 2000' cue I GARY CRIDER with a perfect score over Minter and D.C. Thomason. Howard was fourth. In the 125cc B contest, Cody Watford nailed down both moto wins. Meanwhile, Adam Bisso edged Lyle in a close fight for the silver. In the 125 and 250cc A divisions, Josh Whitmire easily picked up three moto wins and seemed ready to make it a four-moto sweep. In the final 250cc A moto, however, Whit· mire found himself in desperate pursuit of Tommy "Ironman" Martin. Whitmire moved up to bid for the ,-------------::---------------------,'" ~ a: "> < '" co ~ 5 :I: Q. Nathan Lee eamed the silver aboard his new AAR-prepared Husqvarna. Fresh from his Southern Winter Challenge Series victory, Drew Askew piloted his Cycle World Racing' backed Yamaha to the 80cc (12-15) division win in a very close contest over Michael Sisemore. MotoSports' Ryan Gilliam was third. In the 50cc Shaft-Drive class, Jesse Turner and Rio Barnhart matched wheels in a daylong fight for the win. Turner won both motos by a narrow margin over Barnhart. Turner and Barnhart clashed again in the 50cc (4-6) division, in which Barnhart's Husky had the edge, and he placed third overall, ahead of Tumer. Some aging baby boomers got their wish for the 2000 series; A new Over 45 class has been added to the lineup. Warner Wilbourn, who had pushed for the addition of this class and was favored to win the match, was unable to race due to a broken shoulder suffered the week before. Billy Scoggins won both motos over "Granddad" Bobby Bishop. CN Bremen MX Bremen, Georgie Results: Men:h 5, 2000 (Round 1 of 121 Bremen MX: Perry Thomas (124) won the 125cc C division at the opening round of the 12th annual AMA Georgia/Alabama Championship Series In Bremen, Georgia. The series boasts a new major sponsor this year: Husqvarna has come on board, joining the "big four" Japanese factories with generous support for all 12 rounds of the series. The day was dedicated to the memory of Dianne Kelly, who died in a house fire la t January. Dianne was the wife of Bremen MX owner King Kelly and the mother of local Pro rider Kyle Kelly. The 125cc Youth contest started with a bang, as Matt Howard wrestled the holeshot away from the mob in turn one. But at the end of the first lap, Rider Apparel/SYD Racingbacked Lyle was out in front. Lyle held on for the moto win, over Chad Minter and Howard. In the final moto, Lyle had to work his way through traffic, and in the final moments he was able to pass race leader Minter. Lyle won the class • n _ VII S lead, but Martin stayed smooth and fast, and he was first at the checkers. Overall, Martin had to settle for the runner-up slot, as his 3-1 was bested by Whitmire's 1-2 score. Martin retumed to win both the Over 30 and Over 25 classes over SYD teammate Mike Garrett. The 125cc C division was by far the largest class of the day, with 57 entries, and qualifiers had to be run to narrow the field enough for a single-row start. Capitol Cycles-backed Perry Thomas notched a runaway win in his qualifying heat and, after passing race leader Dale Ulrich in the final, Thomas emerged with a perfect score, over Ulrich. Two of Georgia's top 250cc Cclass riders have switched brands for the 2000 season: Tyler Morris seemed very happy with his new Freewheeling-backed Honda, as he roosted his way to a perfect score. 50 SHAFT: 1. Jesse Turner (Yam); 2. Rio Barnhart (Yam); 3. Chase Summerville (Yam): 4. Tyler Piper (Yam): 5. Drew Wilson (Yam). 50 (4-6): I. Marc Co. (Cob): 2. Collen Crosby (Cob): 3. Rio Barnhart (Hus); 4. Jesse Turner (Pol); 5. Austin Smith (Cob). 50 (7 ·B): I. Shane Bowlden (Cob): 2. Jake Wilson (Cob): 3. Ernest Lopez (Cob); 4. Dyilln Howell (KTM); 5. Brandon Hamilton (Cob). 60 (7-9): I. Arthur Cofield (KTM); 2. Dalton McAlamey (Kaw); 3. Shane Bowlden (KllW); 4. Josh Scott (KTM); 5. Cash Barnhart (KTM). 60 (10-11): 1. Brad James (KllW); 2. Austin Drummond (KTM); 3. Cameron Merritt (Kaw); 4. William McKown (KTM); 5. Blake Mercer (Kaw). 60/BO PRETEEN (7-11): I. Christian Gibney (Hon); 2. Jonathan Dove (Kaw): 3. Jeff Gilliam (Kaw); 4. Tony Ardiuone (Yam): 5. Clay Henderson (Hon). 80 (7-IJ): I. Auston Albers (Yllm); 2. Chrlstien Gibney (Hon): 3. Tyler Jugel (Yam); 4. Josh Moritz (Hon); 5. Jonathan Dove (Kaw). 80 (9-13): 1. Auston Albers (Yam); 2. Bradley Richard (Suz); 3. J.J. Maleske (Suz); 4. Gregory Roberts (Su,): 5. Tyler Jugel (Yam). 80 (12·15): I. Drew Askew (Yam); 2. Michael Sisemore (Kaw); 3. Ryan Gilliam (Kaw): 4. Richard Sheriff (Hon); 5. Brett Lee (Yam). S/MINI: 1. Michael Sisemore (Kaw); 2. Ryen Gilliam (Kaw); 3. Drew Askew (Yllm): 4. Bradley Richard (502); 5. Richard Sheriff (Hon). 125 YTH (12-15): 1. Dash Lyle (SU%); 2. Chad Minter (Suz); 3. D.C. Thomason (Kaw); 4. Matt Howard (Hon); 5. Matthew McBee (Hon). 125 BEG: 1. Joe O'Conner (Yam): 2. Dustin Stephens (Hon); 3. James Saint (KTM): 4. Clay Riner (KlIw); 5. Michael Aultman (Kaw). 250 BEG: 1. Steve Matthews (Hon); 2. Phillip LeUement (Hon): 3. JlImes Burke (Kaw); 4. Vanden Clanton (Kaw): 5. Richard Burdell (Kaw). 125 C: 1. Perry Thomas (Hon): 2. Dale Ulrich (Yam); 3. Thomas Bryllnt (Suz); 4. James Mllckey (Hon); 5. 5. Kurt. Schmeisse:r (Hon). 250 C: I. Tyler Morris (Hon); 2. Nathan Lee (Hus); 3. Ryan Tuggle (Hon); 4. Randy Thomas (Kaw); 5. Rusty Ledford (Hon). 125 B: 1. Cody Watford (SU%); 2. Adam Bisso (502); 3. Dash Lyle (502); 4. Steven Cochran (Kaw): 5. D.C. Thomason (Kaw). 250 B: 1. Cody Watford (502): 2 Chrls Addington (So2); 3. King Smith (SU%): 4. Steven Cochran (Kaw): 5. Chris Gibson (Yam). 16-24 AM: I. Chris Addington (Su,); 2. Adam Bisso (Suz); 3. Tyler Morris (Hon); 4. Shane Fenwick (SU%); 5. Blake Smith (Hon). 25+: 1. Tommy Martin (SUI); 2. Mike GlIrrett (Yam); 3. Joel Sewell (502); 4. Kevin Cozadd (Kaw); 5. Rob Jones (Hus). 30.: 1. Tommy Martin (Suz); 2. Mike Gllrrett (Yam): 3. Glenn Bates (Kaw); 4. Joel Sewell (502); 5. Lonnie Brown (Kaw). 35+: 1. Glenn Betes (Kaw); 2. Mike Henderson (Han); 3. Kevin Methews (Hon); 4. John Mercer (Kaw): 5. Andy Ale.ander (Hus). 40+: 1. Mike Henderson (Hon); 2. Kevin Matthews (Hon): 3. Billy Scoggins (Su,); 4. Vance Chase (Hon): 5. Andy Jeffreys (SU%). 45+: 1. Billy Scoggins (SU%); 2. Bobby Bishop (SUI); 3. Tommy Smith (Yam); 4. Gary Wetkins (SU%). J25 A: 1. Josh Whitmire (Yam); 2. Joseph Oehlhof (KTM); 3. Brian Raymond (SU%); 4. Sal Ugarte (Yam); 5. Chad Shllrrow (Yam). 250 A: 1. Josh Whitmire (Yam): 2. Tommy Martin (Suz); 3. Brian Raymond (SUI); 4. Kyle Kelly (Hus); 5. Sal Ugarte (Yam).

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