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O'Callaghan boogied to the win in both Open Novice motos to secure the overall with Paul Hanson second overall. Aaron Phillips took third overall with Brian Canright and Albert Doyce rounding out the top five, respectively. The highlight of the day was Pee Wee Stock winner Christopher Guarjardo who conquered "Gravity Cavity" for the first time. Proving to all that witnessed that once fear is overcome confidence will be your guide. Guarjardo sat at the top of the Cavity in molO one, while his dad encouraged tlim from below. After much hesitation, six-year-old G uarjardo began his decen t and, to the roaring cheers of the assembled masses, came though like a true winner. In molO two, Guarjardo went through the Cavity twice, each time with less apprehension and stronger confidence in his ability. Results 125 C 0·1: I. Ben Vitale (Yam); 2. Michael Demaree (Kaw); 3. Jerry Gage (Kaw); 4. Matt MacPherson (Suz); 5. James Burnett (Hon). 125 C 0·2: I. Dave Brown (Hon); 2. Randy Hein (Hon); 3. Andy Rand (Kaw); 4. Stephen Segale (Suz); 5. Bill Wise (SUl). EX: I. Chris Neal (Suz); 2. David Minjares (Hon); 3. Gary Rabe (Kaw); 4. Tom Barbero (Hon); 5. Ed Haymond (KTM). INT: I. David Rodriquez (Hon); 2. Steve Harkov (Hus); 3. John Matalahaki (Yam); 4. Oren Bray (Hon). OPEN C: I. Ryan O'Callaghan (Kaw); 2. Paul Hanson (Hon); 3. Aaron Phillips (Hon); 4. Brian Canright (Kaw); 5. Albert Doyce (Kaw). VET B: I. Gary Fargo (KTM); 2. John Matalahaki (Yam); 3. Ken Kramasz (Hon); 4. John Delagnes (Hon); 5. Steve Parker (Hon). SR C: I. Caner Powell (Kaw); 2. Ralph Willis (Yam); 3. J.R. Canguier (Suz); 4. Ron Harkov (Hus); 5. Doug Goodman (Hon). S/SR C: I. James Hershman (KTM); 2. Stephen Hicks (ATK). 80: I. Bryan Land (Suz); 2. Ulysses Pollard (Suz); 3. Jelf Brouchard (Hon); 4. Aaron Baker (Suz); 5. Doug Barbero (Hon). 250 C 0·1: I. Paul Wenger (Hon); 2. Jason Jenkins ( uz); 3. Clint Willis (Yam); 4. Mark Steele (Yam);-5. Steve Swisher (Hon). 250C 0·2: I. Benjamin Gledhill (Hon); 2. Matthew Wallace (Yam); 3. Todd Townsend (Yam); 4.Jelf Maninez (Hon); 5. Tim McMurtree (~). VET C: I. Paul l'Ianson (Hon); 2. Steve Swisher (Hon); 3. John Bergsma (Hus); 4. Mark Stepovich (Kaw); 5. Mall Stuart (Hon). P/W STK: I. Christopher Guajardo (Yam). P/W MOD: I. Sheena Paterson (Yam). 60: I. Rober Harold (Kaw); 2. Michael Patterson (Kaw); 3. Robert Fouts (Kaw). ENDR: I. Tom Barber (Hon); 2. Matthew Wallace (Yam); 3. Neil Goodman (Suz); 4. Steve Harkov (Hus); 5. Edd Haymond (KTM). CLUB S/CHALLENG'£.: I. Gary Fargo/Hayward MC (KTM); 2. Dave Minjares/South Bay Barkers (Hon); 3. Steve Swisher/Marin MC (Hon); 4. Andy Rand/Red Neck Roosters (Kaw); 5. Jason Jenkins/Willis Racing (Suz). Nelson top gun in Los Banos MX By Tom Prichard LOS BANOS, CA, JULY 4 Suzuki-mounted Todd Nelson won his first Bounty Hunter main event of the season at the Los Banos Fairgrounds. Nelson, who was lined up in ninth place in the single-file start, took the lead on lap 10 of the 20-lap race and held on for the win. Ron Allen grabbed the lead off the start. Allen, who was the final rider to qualify, was followed by Jeff Pestana, who immediately moved up from a midpack'starting position. Having started ninth and 10th, Nelson and Pat Bennell found the going tough lor the first three laps as everyone was bunched close together. On lap four Bennell's charge to the front was cut short, as he fell while trying 10 pass Pestana. Both riders went down, and Pestana appeared dazed. Remounting quickly, Bennett jumped .right in front of John Cook and was again knocked to the ground, remounting in last place. In the meantime, Nelson had moved himself into fifth behind Danny Paladino. Robbie Baker came alive and took the lead from Allen, who started to fade back. Baker was soon followed by Rusty Holland and Paladino. Baker held the lead for two laps before crashing hard and calling it a night. Holland inherited the lead, but was soon passed by both Nelson and Paladino. Once into the lead on lap 10, Nelson rode strong for the next 10 laps to take the win. Results BOUNTY HUNTER: I. Todd Nelson (Suz); 2. Danny Paladino (Kaw); 3. Rusty Holland (SUl); 4. Jdf Pestana (Hon); 5. Pat Bennett (Suz). P/W 50: I. Roben Harold (Yam); 2. Mike Frakes (Yam); 3. Kellen Chadwick (Yam); 4. J.J. Whipple (Yam). P/W 80: I. Brent Eichelberger (Yam). 60 BEG: I. Ryan Morais (Kaw); 2. Nick McBride (Kaw); 3. David Boothe (Hon); 4. Brad Harvey (Kaw); 5. Roben Harold (Kaw). . 60 NOV: I. Bobby Bonds (Kaw); 2. Randy Norman (Kaw). 80 BEG 0·1: I. Bryan Land (Suz); 2. Adrian Rawlings (Yam); 3. Jason Bowden (Kaw); 4. Matt O'Hanlon (Raw); 5. David Meyer (Raw). 80 BEG 0·2:'1. Aaron Chesdske (Hon); 2. Jack Tidwell (Raw); 3. Derek Brush (Hon); 4. Jesse Corrola (Kaw); 5. Brandon Shelton (SUl). 80 BIG WHL: I. Cody Castleman (Raw). 80 NOV: I. Mike Gonzales (Suz); 2. Cory Morais (Raw); 3. Robert Blake (Hon); 4. Jason Turner (Suz); 5. Martine Puente (Hon). 80 INT: I. Justin Quinn (Suz); 2. Craig Truglio (Kaw); 3. Jelf Baldwin (Raw). 80 EX: I. Casey Johnson (Kaw); 2. John Leddy (Raw). 125 BEGD·I: I. Mike Gonzales (Suz); 2. Scott Mesple(Hon); 3. Raymond Blake (SUl); 4. Tim Reeder (Suz); 5. Stephen Segal (SUl). 125 BEG 0·2: I. Robbie Hayes (Suz); 2. Andy Battle (Suz); 3. Darrel Esau (Kaw); 4. Steve Vittone (Raw); 5. Patrick Nelf (Yam). . 125 NOV 0·1: I. Dennis Springs (Raw); 2. Craig Humphrey (Suz); 3. Chad Blake (Suz); 4. Jason Jenkins (Hon); 5. Matt Styles (Kaw). 125 NOV 0·2: I. Craig Hoyt (Kaw); 2. Glen Murata (Suz); 3. Ben Vitale (Yam); 4. Steve Kyramarios (Kaw); 5. Jimmy Pierce (Kaw). 125 INT: I. Greg Allen (Raw); 2. Chris Kawasaki (Kaw); 3. Mark Klauser (Raw). 125 PRO: I. Danny Paladino(Kaw); 2. Rusty Holland (Suz); 3. Jelf Pestana (Hon); 4. Pat Bennett (SUl); 5. Jelfrey Brownlee ( uz). 250 BEG: I. Scotty Thompson (Yam);2. Richard Clark (Hon); 3. Jessie Holguin (Yam); 4. Jon DeVries ( Ul); 5. Todd Frontella (Yam). 250 NOV: I. Ciaig Humphrey (Suz); 2. Ryan Menke (Yam); 3. Aaron Mattson (Yam); 4. Troy Smalley (Suz); 5. Dennis prings (Kaw). 250 INT: I. Aaron Cantrelle (Kaw); 2. Chris Kawasaki (Kaw); 3. Geolfrey Woods (Kaw); 4. Chuck Bradshaw (Hon); . 5. Gregg Dungan (Hon). 250 PRO: I. Pat Bennett (Suz); 2. Todd Nelson (Suz); 3. Rusty Holland (Suz); 4. Robbie Baker (Suz); 5. Jnhn Cook (Suz). 500 BEG: I. Bubba Andrews (Hon); 2. Craig Howard (Hon); 3. Bryan Futch (Raw); 4. Gene Young (Yam); 5. Rob AHwardt (Mai). 500 INT: I. Keith Mayes (Kaw). 25·29 BEG: I. Baron Sumter (Suz); 2. Frank Ditman (Kaw); 3. Martin Markle (Yam); 4. Arief Hakimmubped (Hon); 5. Rod Huckobey (Kaw). 25·29 NOV: I. Aaron Mattson (Yam); 2. Tony Vaca (Suz); 3. Ryan Menke (Yam). VET NOV: I. Roben Fields (Suz); 2. Shane Wright (Yam); 3. Scott Wright (Kaw); 4. Mike DiCristia (Suz); 5. Tim Hap;berp; (Hon). VET INT: 1. Tim Alarcon (Kaw); 2. Gary Fargo (KTM); 3. Jerry Wohlgemuth (Hon); 4. Richard Tiago (Suz). VET PRO: I. Dave Matheson (Hnn). aT NOV: I. Caner Powell (Kaw); 2. Ralph Willis (Yam); 3. Tim Gordier (Suz). Daily doubles at Bear Creek Spdwy By Kevin George CANTON, OH, JUNE 20 Brian Daily won both the Scratch and the Handicap main events at Bear Creek Speedway. Pat Reynolds started the evening off with a solid win in the first Scratch heat, while Kurt Cerwinsky came out on top of a heated battle for second with Kim Brown. Daily had to chase down Mark Maurer in the second heat for his first win of the evening. Cerwinsky and Brown were at it again, fighting over second in the fourth heat. Tretara was on his way to an easy win, but was lucky to keep it out of the fence when he bobbled in turn one. Brown inherited the lead until Cerwinsky ducked inside as they came out of turn four and won the drag 10 the finish. Tretara recovered for third. In the Scratch main, Brown and Cerwinsky staged another good battle, but up front Reynolds and Daily were side-by-side. At the checkers it was Daily by inches over Reynolds. In the Handicap main it was Cerwinsky to the front early, with Daily following Reynolds past the slower riders. With two laps to go Reynolds and Daily caught and passed Cerwinsky. Daily won by only a couple of feet over Reynolds. Results SCRATCH: I. Brian Daily; 2. Pat Reynolds; 3. Kim Brown; 4. Kurt Cerwinsky. HDCP: I. Brian Daily; 2. Pat Reynolds; 3. Kurt Cerwinsky; 4. JdI Tretara. . Amerine aces Riverfront MX By John Silva MARYSVILLE, CA, JUNE 27 Kawasaki-mounted Troy Amerine dominated the combined 125cc Junior/Beginner class at Marysville's Riverfront Park. Amerine set the pace from the drop of the gate. Following him through the first turn were Matt Kreeger and Eddie McClintock. As the race progressed, the top riders spread out and Amerine built a consideralile lead. Amerine roosted till the end, taking the checkered flag with a half-lap lead over second-place Kreeger. In moto two, Amerine grabbed an even bigger holeshot. Kreeger and McClintock. diced for second, followed by the Beginners. On lap two, McClintock dispatched Kreeger, but couldn't stop Amerine from increasing his lead. At the finish line, it was Amerine first, followed by McOintock and Kr~ger. Danny Rutherford took first in the Beginner class, while a well-earned second went to Carey Wilder. Exciting racing was also found in the 80cc Beginner class. Nicolleue Harris holeshot the first moto and piloted her Yamaha in for first over Jeremie Graham. Between motos, Nicolette commented, "This is my first race at Riverfront, and I really like the track. It's long for a night track and very fast." In moto two, it was Graham who found the right groove, leading from start to finish. Harris chased Graham the entire moto, and earned second overall. Results 80 JR: 1. Andy Gregg (Hon). . 80 BEG: 1. Jerernie Graham (Kaw); 2. Nikki Harris (Yam); 3. Neil Wright (Kaw); 4. Tim Grossglauser (Hon); 5. Chns Mcavoy (Yam). 125 JR: 1. Troy Amarine (Raw); 2. Eddie McClintock (Suz); 3. Matt Kreeger (Hon). 125 BEG: 1. Danny Rutherford (Hon); 2. Carey Wilder (Hon); 3. Lawrence Moroles (Kaw). 60 4·8: I. Jacob Gregg (Kaw); 2. Eric Nye (Kaw); 3. David Mowery Jr. (Raw). 60 9·11: 1. Bryan Smul" (Raw); 2. Chris Mcavoy (Kaw); 3. Steve Shimizu (Raw). Brian Daily (left) passed Pat Reynolds to win the Scratch main at Bear Creek Speedway. Jimmy Briggs (27), Kenneth Bailey (321) and Darrel Bailey (341) raced to the first turn in the Unlimited Amateur class at Ponderosa MX Park's inaugural event. 50 P/W: 1. Kevin Shimizu (Yam); 2. Ken Wolcott Jr. (Yam). 250 tNT: I. Leo PoldeTVaart (Hon); 2. Shad Echelberger (Yam). 250 JR: 1. Kevin Smith (Yam); 2. Eric Vandagrilf (Hon); 3. Dennis Redding (Hon). 250 BEG: I. Mark Hodges (Yam); 2. Scotty Thompson (Yam); 3. Darren Pierce (Yam); 4. David Botson (Hon); 5. Gordon Stout (Kaw). aT MSTR; 1. Jim Galatioto (Hon). VET !NT: 1. Craig Schulz (Kaw); 2. Dan Schurl (Suz); 3. Mark Logomarssino (Hon). VET JR: I. Frank Sacher (Kaw); 2. Lance Sellers (KTM); 3. Randy Jennings (Hon). Bailey wins Ponderosa Motocross opener By Barbara and Loren Williams MARSHALL, NC, JULY 5 Darrell Bailey won the 250cc B and Unlimited Amateur classes at the inaugural race of Ponderosa MX Park, blasting out of the gate to grab the holeshot on every start and leading every lap of his four motos. Nearly 80 riders converged just outside Marshall, ·North Carolina, for the opening event, under' cloudy skies that· kept racing conditions at a reasonable temperature. Nestled in a bowl-shaped valley, Ponderosa takes advantage of natural terrain. The European-style track features soaring uphills, drop-offs, natural jumps and plenty of tricky turns. From the hills surrounding the track, specl?lOrs enjoy a good view of most of the orCUl.t. Timmie Bowman and Mike Lee provided excitement during the first 25+ B class moto when Bowman grabbed the holeshot and held on despite repeated challenges by Lee throughout the moto. Bowman roared across the finish a mere wheel-length ahead to take the first-round win. Mechanical difficulties slowed him in moto two, however, and the win and overall victory went to Lee. Greg Hendrix leaped his old -bike to the front in the first moto of the. combined 125cc ClNon-Current field but was quickly overpowered by the newer machines of the 125cc C class. Hendrix dropped to fourth in: the field, though still first in the Non-Current class and cruised the rest of the way ahead of Max McElrath's 1974 Honda CR125. Finishes in the Non-Current class second moto were identical to the first, with th'e only difference being that McElrath's placing was in doubt. Halfway through the molO he began to notice handling problems and discovered that his right shock had broken. Flogging his vintage machine on to the finish, McElrath hung on to the second sI,>Ot over Jeff Allman. Results. 4-STRK MINI: I. Taylor LeVeck (Hon); 2. Justin Higgins (Hon); Rusty Murray (Hon). JR MINI: 1. Adam Brown (Raw); 2. Jeremy McElrath (Raw); 3. Jeremy Wilson (Hon). SR MINI: I. Scott Beard (Suz); 2. Brad Edwards (Raw); 3. Josh Sprinkle (SUl); 4. Marc Newman (Kaw); 5. Greg Gardner (Raw). BEG: 1. Daniel Reese (Hon); 2. Eugene Nonon (Raw); 3. Lee Benfield (Hon); 4. Kolth Grilfin (Kaw); 5. Roger Fincher (Hon). 125 B: 1. Jimmy Briggs (Hon). 125 C: 1. Bobby.Rhoads (Hon); 2. Kyle Lindgerman (Kaw); 3. Robby Miguel (Hon). 250 B: 1. Darrell Bailey (Hon); 2. David Fincher (Hon); 3. Kenneth Bailey (Hon); 4. Kevin Mills (Hon); 5. Timmy Bowman (Hon). . 25+ B: I. Miek Lee (SUl); 2. Timmy Bowman (Hon). 30+ A: 1. Allen Lunsford (Hon); 2. Bob Lee (Kaw). 30+ B: 1. Larry Trimmal (SUl); 2. Timmy Shimpock (Hon); 3. Kirk McWilliams (Hon). U/L AM: 1. Darrell Bailey (Hon); 2. Jimmy Briggs (Hon); 3. Kenneth Bailey (Hon); 4. Ronald Woods (Hon); 5. JdI Gibson (Kaw). N/C 0-500: I. Greg Hendrix (Yam); 2. Max McElrath (Hon); 3. Jelf Allman (Yam). EN DR: 1. Eugene Nonon (Raw); 2. Terry Nonon (Yam); 3. Steve Tipton (Hon); 4. John Griffith (Yam); 5. Joey Caison (Suz). VINT: I. Max McElrath (Hon); 2. Larry Sorrells (Hus); 3. John Feit (Cl). • Ybema wins Plymouth ST By Gordon Lunde PLYMOUTH, WI, JUNE 25 Bob Ybema won the 600cc Pro-Am class at the AMA District 16 Sheboygan County Fairgrounds. Ybema also took runner-up honors in the 500cc Pro-Am class and the Dash For Cash. Steve Champine won the Dash For Cash an,d placed third in the 600cc class behind seCondplace Vernon Browne. The top three were all Rotax-mounted. Todd Doughty beat Ybema for top honors in the 500cc class with Steve Kasten third. Results 600 PRO-AM: 1. Bob Ybema (H-D); 2. Vernon Browne (Rtx); 3. SteVe Champine (Rtx). 500 PRO·AM: I. Todd Doughty (H·D); 2. Bob ¥bema (Hon); 3. Steve Kasten (Hon). 250 PRO-AM: I. Dave Cartwright (SUl); 2. Todd Darling (Hon); 3. Clarence Rupnow (C-A). OPEN AM: I. Art Mischler (Tri); 2. Dan Murre (Tri); 3. Sco" Mack (Yam). . _ 250 AM: I. Cun Knitt (Kaw); 2. Dave Canwright (SUl); 3. Jr. Schnabel (Hon). SR: I. Ron Scheltl (Rtx); 2. Joe PokJasny (SUl); 3. Dave Mengo (Suz). DFC: 1. Steve Champine (Rtx); 2. Bob Ybema (Rtx); 3. Vernon Browne (Rtx). 50: I. Tyler Smulders (Mot); 2. Matt McGrath (Mot); 3. Justin Voight (Yam). . . ANTQ: I. Dan Kunh (H· D); 2. Gary Oakford (H·D); 3. Roland Ohm (H·D). ADULT PIW: I. Scott Schnabel; 2. Tammi Smulders; 3. Steve Janiseh. 35

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