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Cycle News 2006 Issue 14 April 12

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volu.io Speadwcy Borbcivilla, lL DIRT TRACK Volusia PPo-Am Sro*v lr.ro PHoros By Davr Ho:lrrc/rurrnAx;oros.com with Russell; Custom Chromdzanofii Racing's Jethro Halben; Lima Harley- Davidson Buell/ldeal Environmental's Bryan Bigelow; and Kiesow Racing/Mack Daddy Racing's Chris Hart in tow. Russell finally got by, leaving Johnson to contend with Jethro Halbert and Bigelow. Russell was never able to pull too much of a lead, but Johnson was busy racing in full defensive mode. Halbert finally made his way past Johnson for second, but the race for third went down to the finish line, where a determined Bigelow edged Johnson for the last podium spot. Latus Harley-Davidson's .loe Kopp came home fifth over Hart. Lancaster Harley-Davidson/ Saddle- men's Jared lulees dominated the Volusia Speedway Park Half f4ile in 2005, winning allsix main events. ln the 450cc Expen main lt4ees appeared to be in position to start a repeat as he led off the line with Kenny Coolbeth, Bryan Bigelow and Memphis Shades/Parts Unlimited Yamaha's Rob Pearson ri8ht behind him. Mees and Coolbeth pulled away until l"1ees left iust enough room for Coolbeth to take over Once Coolbeth took over, Bigelow started to close in on Mees, but the top three positions were set. Pearson held on to fourth over lvlotorcyclist PosVBruce Transportation's Logan l'4yers and Scott's Powercports' Raun Wood. Justin Hittle got the holeshot in the 450cc Pro-Sport main, with Hard Bikes/lohnny's Vintage Cycle's Bobby DeScenna, Harley-Davidson of Macon/ Leo Vince Exhaust's Greg Sassaman and A&a Racing/Hlebo Racing's Stevie Bonsey Siving chase. Vvhile Hiftle cruised around in front, the action behind him was fierce. Mack Daddy Racing/Honda Oils'lohn Olmstead and Mom & Dad/Pro Cycles/Duane Veeder-backed Adam Carpinello ioined in the fun, with Olmstead taking the lead late in the race. Olmstead's race ended on the last lap, riggering a major shake- up in the final results. Hiftle came out on top, with Bonsey in second over Moose Racing/Pro Motorspons' Brock Schwarz- enbacher and Clawson Motorsports/MGS RacinS's Erandan Bergen. DeScenna and Lancaster Harley-Davidson Buell/Arai's Cory Texter rounded out the top half of the field. Simpson Helmets/Dennis Thurlow Racing's Roben Lewis won the Harley- Davidson Sponster Performance matn. Low Country Harley-Davidson/Stokes Automotive's William Seyle challenged early, but settled for second. Goodwin Equipmentffitan Designs' Jason Goodwin took third away from D&D Cycles/Robert Mosco-backed Rob Mclendon and M&S Harley-Davidson/Jack's Place's John Winsett. CLl Shoun Russell opened hit 20O6

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