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Mother Nature Pounds Dyracuse Quad class off the line.

Old-schooler Andy Bowman on his way to second in +30B.

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Wisconsin Rapids, WI - April 26 By Doug Forstner

ain is liquid precipitation. On Earth, it is the condensation of atmospheric water vapor into drops heavy enough to fall, often making it to the surface. Rain is the primary source of fresh water for most areas of the world. However, most motocross racers donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like rain on race day and this was the case for this years mx race at Dyracuse MX Park. Rapids Angels again hosted the annual spring race, but due to cold and rainy conditions turnout was on the low side. Mother Nature simply was not kind to the club and riders this year. For those who did tough it out, they provided us with plenty of great racing action. It's hard to get motivated when it is 37 degrees and wet, but most of the racers who decided to race probably would have done so even if it was snowing. All in all, almost 200 entries were on hand to once again tackle the old school sandy terrain. This year the club was looking to add to the tracks with its new 80 acres that it purchased, but with time running short and having to deal with weather they were unable to make the changes. However, if you race in Dist 16,

do not miss the 2010 race as it will most likely be a completely different track. The Rapid Angels were able to still add a new eighteen whoop section but with the conditions, no one was able to really test them out. Like any obstacle, the guys who figured it out were able to make up time. The Quad's were the first to hit the track in the morning and we started with a triple gate drop. The moto was pretty exciting but after a few laps it was hard to tell who was who with A/B/C, all on the track at once. Ryan Mientke from Wisconsin Rapids led them all to the finish. Anyone tempted to complain about the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conditions quickly had to keep quiet as little Kendra Randrup also from Wisconsin Rapids shot out to the lead in 65cc 7-11 class and managed to keep upright with her trusty KTM. Getting around the track looked tough for some, but if the kids could make it around, the rest of the riders should be able to make it. If nothing else, complaining became a little harder to do. Kendra ran a steady race ahead of Max Steinhorst and Trevor Deedon, ending up with the class win. Not sure if it was her first 65cc win, but mom and dad were pretty happy. Way to go Kendra! 125Jr was next to rocket out of the gate. Yamaha mounted Cody Fredrick grabbed the holeshot ahead of Cody Steuck. On lap one, Talon Bronk got past Steuck and Jonathan Kraemer and was on a mission to hunt down Fredrick. As the laps clicked off, Bronk continued so slowly gain on Fredrick as Steuck and Kraemer had a good battle going on as well. On the white flag lap, it looked like Fredrick would take the win, but he went down in the back section handing the win to Bronk. He managed to pick up the bike and just finish ahead of Steuck to salvage second. He said he just missed a rut and the front wheel pushed out in one of the corners. 250A was pretty exciting as well. Andy Lieders from Colby, WI took his YZ250 to the holeshot. Jesse Koth, Dustin Hoffman, Bill Hedek and Bryan Anderson all gave chase along with the rest of the pack. By the end of lap two, Hoffman was out front and trying to pull away from Lieders, Koth went down hard at the end of the front straight. It was a nasty crash, and it was good to see him get up after it. Dylan Narel also went down early and had to claw his way up to the front. By mid race Narel had moved into fourth, and was working on Hedek for third. He made the pass in the new whoop section and then went to work on Lieders for second, but just couldn't catch him at the end. Hoffman finished out front. Hoffman also managed to win Open A ahead of Narel and Lieders. He joined Bill Hedek as the only double class winners on the day. Hedek took home the checkers in +25A and +35A.

By this time, the rain had really started to come down and trying to score riders was next to impossible. Good thing the Rapids Angels have a few years of experience scoring and were able to keep everything in order. The 250B moto took off and Cody Fredrick again found his YZ125 out front, but this time he was able to lead wire to wire ahead of David Lieble who kept him honest. Dillon Kau on his KTM managed to fend off Jon Hartman to finish third. The biggest class of the day was 250C class with twentythree riders. Brandon Hoffman on his YZ125 almost got the holeshot but was pinched off by his buddy Billy Nicholson. Hoffman got tied up in the first corner with some of the other riders but was quickly chasing down the leaders. It was evident that the local riders had an advantage in this class. Of course anyone knows, if you practice at Dyra-

cuse throughout the year, you will get better at the track. This is where it gets tricky. Lots of action with riders falling and mud flying everywhere. The order changed quite a bit. The bad news, it was hard to tell who was battling who. In the end, Hoffman went on to win his first C class ahead of Nicholson and local Cody Trickle. Nick Kubowski from nearby Plover, WI was fourth just ahead of Zach Sherman. With the impending hail storm, high winds and more rain, the club decided to call it a day after the first set of motos in the name of safety. Here's hoping next year’s race gets the break it missed out on this time. The track is open with regular hours all summer for open riding... and there’s always the great trails riding as well. For more information, check out the club’s web site at rapidangels.com.

Rapids Angels club president Steve Bottjen hoping for some sunshine.

Matt Frasch out front in +40. Results: 125Jr: 1.Talon Bronk 2.Cody Fredrick 3.Cody Steuck 4.Jonathon Kraemer 5.Jeff Kriz 250A: 1.Dustin Hoffman 2.Andrew Lieders 3.Dylan Narel 4.Bill Hedek 5.Bryan Anderson 250B: 1.Cody Fredrick 2.David Lieble 3.Dillon Kau 4.Jon Hartman 5.Jeremiah Koepke 250C: 1.Brandon Hoffman 2.Billy Nicholson 3.Cody Trickle 4.Nicholas Kubowski 5.Zach Sherman +25A: 1.Bill Hedek 2.Jason Heindl 3.Tony Montgomery 4.Justin Engels 5.Cheston Lilley +25B: 1.Brian Christian 2.Andrew Bowman 3.Jeremy Jonas 4.Asa Bennett 65cc: 1.Kendra Randrup 2.Max Steinhorst 3.Trever Deedon 4.Simon Walters 5.Dylan Densow 85Jr: 1.Jordan Schiller 2.Keegan Cummins 3.Eli Walters 4.Matthew Stelzer 85Sr: 1.Justin Wolf 2.Dustin Sikorski 3.Eliah Norman 4.Ashley Densow 5.Royce Fortier Open A: 1.Dustin Hoffman 2.Dylan Narel 3.Andrew Lieders 4.Jason Erdmann 5.Joey Dretzka Open B: 1.Alex St John 2.Jonathon Slightam 3.Joshua Lechner 4.Brian Christian 5.Scott Ramker Open C: 1.Cody Steuck 2.Cody

Trickle 3.Shawn Gilman 4.Jim Goodenough 5.Jacob Price 50Jr: 1.Josh Merten 2.Autumn Czappa 3.Dylan Downs 4.Taylor Luxem 50Sr: 1.Dylan Densow 2.Matthew St John 3.Jack Wojahn 4.Keano Medved 5.Mitchell Noogen Quad A: 1.Ryan Mientke 2.Derek Busse 3.Roderic Bolstad Quad B: 1.Ben Kurtzweil 2.Jesse Smith 3.Tyler Johnson Quad C: 1.Tyler Ingersoll 2.Phil Holloway 3.Matt Cournoyer 4.Mike Redetzke 5.Rowdy Jinsky +40: 1.Matthew Frasch 2.Dale Gustafson 3.Lonnie Urban 4.Brad Dequaine 5.Wayne Slagle +50: 1.Mark St John 2.Dale Lardinois 3.Jeffrey Reichhoff Sports B/C: 1.David Lieble 2.Dillon Kau 3.Scott Ramker 4.Jonathon Slightam 5.Tony Bradley +35A: 1.Bill Hedek 2.Jason Heindl 3.Dirk Brown +30B: 1.Jeremy Jonas 2.Andrew Bowman 3.David Peterson 4.Tim Randrup 5.Kevin O’rourke Women: 1.Stephanie Steuck 2.Falen Narel 3.Priscilla Gasch 4.Hannah Kurtzweil 5.Ashley Densow

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From the Back of the Pack By Mike Quinn, D23 Chairman I am writing this a few hours after with our meeting with Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar. We went into the meeting ready to educate her about our sport and the absurdity of this entire CPSC ruling. Interestingly enough she was totally on top of the issue. She was very well informed and reiterated to us more than once that she does not support the current interpretation of the law by the CPSC. She reassured us that no one that was involved in the passage of the new law ever saw this ban as a possibility, there was never any intent to ban youth recreational vehicles. The legislation was intended to prevent the injury or death of children from the ingestion of lead that is found in some cheap imported toys. Amazing how a pair of government functionaries can twist the intent of the law into a ban. The really good news is that the heads of the CPSC signed a two year stay order. Once the entire commission has voted we have a two year window to get the CPSC under new leadership or get new legislation. Again Senator Klobuchar assured us that she will continue to work for a permanent and acceptable solution. I left the meeting feeling reassured and impressed with the depth of her knowledge on the subject. I want to thank all of you that called and or wrote your representatives and senators to ask that reason prevail. If I have learned anything during this process it is that we can not just sit back and enjoy our sport. If we want to continue to ride and race we will have to get active and stay active. The forces that hate our activity are well organized and better funded, which means we have to work harder and stay active in the legal and legislative process if we are to prosper. Our campaign to enlighten and save youth machines has been a long and

often frustrating endeavor. So again thanks, your efforts are making a difference. Hopefully by the time you receive this you will have had the chance to get your bikes out and get some time on them. I attended the opening event at the Mora MX track and really had a great time. The changes to the track were great, the track changed as the day went on, it got rough and made the racer think and stay on his toes. It brought memories of the old days when racing MX was about turns, and big bumps, on bikes with little suspension. It also brought to me the realization that we really are lucky to have so many tracks of good quality. We have many choices when it comes to racing and the promoters here work hard to keep the facilities updated and changing. In light of declining economy and lower turnouts this is an impressive feat. Iowa is down to only four tracks left this season. When things are not exactly perfect at a facility remember that it could be much worse. We could be losing tracks like many areas of the country. Together we will weather this storm, and come out the better for it. I came to one other realization while on that track. I only know my competitors from the back side. This is not the ideal position to be in. All that winter training didn’t net me any speed but it sure did help me get through all of my motos. I have come to the realization that I will always be at the back of the pack, but

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Logan Nehaus (#337) and Taylor Detrick battle for the holeshot in the 32 rider 250B class.

Record Turnout In Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids, Iowa - April 11 By Michael Sierens of msactionphotos

hat a big difference a year makes. Just one year ago, the members of Cedar Valley Trail Riders were struggling with spring floods that forced the rescheduling of their first two races. The start of the 2009 racing series started under better conditions, much better. It was sixty degrees when practice started at 3:30 and only dropped into the lower forties by the end of the night. The great weather brought out a record 490 entries. There wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a problem with pits either as the east end was opened up to accommodate the additional riders. The track received some minor changes and a general cleanup everywhere. The back section saw the removal of the roller section, replaced by a technical rhythm section that took the riders a few laps to figure out the fastest way through. Ti-Lubeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gavin Faith was the quickest off the gate and led the pack of eighteen 1424A riders into the first corner to start the 2009 season. Behind Faith was a huge pileup that claimed sevens competitors. Ryan Simonton, Travis Ruepke, Colin Hickman, Blake Netten, Nathan Kimball and Zach Johnson were all involved in the first turn pileup. As the riders scrambled to rejoined the race, Faith and Jeremy Kress quickly pulled away from the pack on the opening lap. Ben Brommel and Devin Reed were battling for third spot. Kress instantly began to stalk Faith as he moved to within a bike length as they blitzed through the whoops. Faith and Kress put on a great show for the fans in the stands as they checked out on third place Brommel. Kress setup the pass for the lead on the final lap in the corner before the whoops by going to the inside of Faith through the whoops.

From there it was a dash to the finish with Kress taking the first win of the season. Brommel held off Reed for third. Tyler Fenneman grabbed the holeshot for the 14-24B/C main event but his lead was short lived as Andy Ney took no time in moving around Fenneman to take the lead just two corners later. Behind Ney was Daryn Parker, Troy Hetzler and Eli Hawes back in fourth. Ney checked out to a decent lead after just one lap, leaving the race for second place. Clark Newbury moved into fifth place on lap number two by dropping Dylan Thomas back to sixth. Levi Kipp was charging through the pack by tripling the infield triple, moving himself into sixth place in the second lap. Levi was on the move as he picked off fifth place just one lap later and was handed a gift when Parker stalled his Kawasaki on the last lap to allow Hetzler, Hawes and Kipp by. The finishing order was Ney with an impressive win with Hetzler in second and Hawes third. In Schoolboy, Kody Pirie rocketed into the lead on his KTM leaving Bobby Hanson and Jordan Ihle in second and third. The three riders separated themselves from the pack and instantly started to battle in the shortened three-lap race. The pack ran single file on the opening lap, but when the second lap started the battle was on. Hanson dove to the inside of the leader Pirie through the whoop section and ran side by side towards the infield section. Ihle was sitting comfortably back in third place just waiting for an opening. On the last lap, Pirie was able to triple the infield section and separate himself from Hanson by two bike lengths. Going to the back section Hanson got held up by a lapper and was forced to the outside. This allowed Ihle to make the inside move to take second place. Hanson was able to regroup and charge back

to battle with Ihle for second, but came up a little short and had to settle for third. In the +30A class, Chad Leidigh won the race to the first turn with Todd Walton and Jamie Bennett in tow. Leidigh led the pack to the finish line triple to finish lap one, but that is where his lead would end. Walton grabbed a handful of throttle through the whoops and blazed by Leidigh to take the lead. Leidigh didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let Walton kept him honest for the next lap. Taking the white flag, Leidigh was now feeling the pressure from Bennett as he was showing his front wheel on the inside of the corners. Walton took the win easily but the race for second place heated up as Leidigh slipped another spot back to third as Bennett moved into second place on the final lap. Brandon Moore jumped out to take the holeshot in the 50Sr main event. Behind Moore was Dylan Smith on his LEM. Keaton Zimmerman swept to the outside of the first turn and inadvertently took out the front wheel of Zach Zimmerman, knocking him to the ground. Zack was able to remount and join the race from the back of the pack. Blake Hoag, battling with a foul motor was putting a hard charge in for second place, and was within striking distance of Smith at the end of the second lap. The two fought for the entire moto and were only a bike length apart going into the last corner. They tangled while going up the finish line jump and crashed on the top of the jump. Course workers were quick to help both riders get back on and finish the race. Fourth place rider Drake Hayes closed the gap while they were on the ground, and made it a three-bike race for second. Smith and Hoag jumped back on their bikes and raced for the finish line. Hoag came up a half bike length short and had to settle for third.

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Cedar Rapids Results: 125: 1.Andy Ney 2.Dylan Webster 3.Jake Moore 4.Corey Jacobe 5.Zacherey Jepson 14-24A: 1.Jeremy Kress 2.Gavin Faith 3.Ben Brommel 4.Devin Reed 5.Bradly Deprenger 14-24B/C: 1.Andy Ney 2.Troy Hetzler 3.Eli Hawes 4.Levi Kipp 5.Daryn Parker +40A: 1.Daniel Breeden 2.Barry Ream 3.Bryant Ward 4.Terry Chumbley 5.Ernest Peterman +40B/C: 1.Matt Morris 2.Erwin Clark 3.Russ Mullinnix 4.Jerry Melick 5.James Neff Quad A Open: 1.Cameron Reimers 2.Sean Taylor 3.Nicholas Ganoe 4.James Mc Naul 5.Jacob Lawson 50Jr: 1.Devan Dietsch 2.Ryan Sterner 3.Matthew Hykel 4.Paxton Jobe 5.Tobin Miller 50 Mini: 1.Brent Simpson 2.Curtis Jones 3.James Jenkins 4.Matthew Newton 5.Preston Peters Quad 50: 1.Tristen Liebe 2.Taron Liebe 3.Roderick Philipp 4.Gage Beebe 5.Bryce Wilson 50Sr: 1.Brandon Moore 2.Dylan Smith 3.Blake Hoag 4.Drake Hayes 5.Drew Lubka Quad 90 CVT: 1.Dillion Vahle 2.Dalton Thomas 3.Josh Lohman 4.Sydnee Steckly 5.Jessica Pelock Quad Jr: 1.Layne Lauer 2.Trey Sudbrock 3.Casey Beaver 4.Tyler White 5.Josh Beukema 250C: 1.Conrad Schipper 2.Josh Banes 3.Mason

Lundgren 4.Brad Happ 5.Daniel Fliehe ney Roorda 4.Sky Volkamer 5.Macy Taylor Open A: 1.Jeremy Kress 2.Kurtis Mccabe 3.Austin 250A: 1.Kurtis Mccabe 2.Colin Hickman 3.Devin Raubs 4.Gavin Faith 5.Ben Brommel Reed 4.Bradly Deprenger 5.Todd Walton 65Sr: 1.Travis Prier 2.Trey Moore 3.Luke Hempen Super Mini: 1.Cody Breeden 2.Tyler Garien 4.Bryce Mclaud 5.Haylee Peterman 3.Haley Smith 4.Daniel Fliehe 5.Nick Ryan 65Jr: 1.Brandon Moore 2.Scki Rodites 3.Nick Quad A Prod: 1.Sean Taylor 2.Cameron Reimers Leonard 4.Drew Lubka 5.Drake Hayes 3.James Mc Naul 4.Nicholas Ganoe 5.Jacob LawOpen B: 1.Bobby Hanson 2.Logan Neuhaus son 3.Kody Pirie 4.Brian Jestrab 5.Kyle Diemer Quad B/C Prod: 1.Dalton Hicks 2.Brad Leibold Open C: 1.Conrad Schipper 2.Josh Banes 3.Dylan 3.Aric Alexander 4.Tyler Maddick 5.Michael Kadlec Richardson 4.Tyler Norby 5.Brett Paige SchlBy: 1.Kody Pirie 2.Jordan Ihle 3.Bobby HanQuad B Open: 1.Dalton Hicks 2.Brae Williams son 4.Austin Foster 5.Conrad Schipper 3.Andy Hick 4.Scott Criswell 5.Aric Alexander Women: 1.Rochelle Charnowski 2.Marissa Cozine 85Sr: 1.Cody Breeden 2.Jordan Harnish 3.Tyler 3.Katelyn Mckenna 4.Kayla Allers 5.Hailee McdonGarien 4.Josiah Hempen 5.Jacob Falck ald 85Jr: 1.Trey Moore 2.Travis Prier 3.Sam Tinkey +30A: 1.Todd Walton 2.James Bennett 3.Chad Lei4.Keanan Tinkey 5.Luke Hempen digh 4.Scott Mericle 5.Tony Esch +25B/C: 1.Dustin Knight 2.Ryan Grochala 3.Mike +30B/C: 1.Kenneth Even 2.Matt Morris 3.Jason Batton 4.Randall Large 5.Jay Bohm Goss 4.Will Forester 5.Jay Bohm +25A: 1.Kurtis Mccabe 2.Austin Raubs 3.James 250B: 1.Jordan Ihle 2.Bobby Hanson 3.Kody Pirie Bennett 4.Chad Leidigh 5.Scott Mericle 4.Andy Ney 5.Logan Neuhaus Quad C Open: 1.Cody Moline 2.Justin Mcdonald Bradley Deprenger (609) battling with Gavin Faith. 3.Austin Hutchins 4.Randy Holliday 5.Matt Page Quad 90 Open: 1.Tanner Gipple 2.Casey Beaver 3.Sid-

Kody Pirie flying high on his Kawasaki.

Levi Kipp moved up to the B class.

Walker Harris aboard his PW50.

Chad Leidigh in the +25A heat race.

Barry Ream over the finish line triple at the Cedar Rapids â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;09 opener.

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Blustery start to trials season Wapello, Iowa - April 5 By Angie Weikert

he Observed Trials family started their 2009 season on a freezing note, the weather was a challenge in itself. Holding off the rain & snow on Sunday, the wind played havoc with the riders who braved the cold to ride the obstacles at Kerm’s Cowpasture Classic in Wapello, Iowa. The youth class started out the day with three riders, Clay Cooling once again proving he’ll be a rider to reckon with. Cooling took first place over Jacob Miller and Jacob Loer, all three doing a great job with the mud & hills. Jacob Miller, riding trials for the first time, found out you can‘t let your temper get in the way if you want to ride trials, and Dad found it takes lots of patience & prodding on his side too. Moving on to the Novice class, Jon Adkisson placed first over six seasoned riders, most who competed on dirt bikes instead of trials bikes. Jeff Jack finished second, Adkisson being the only rider to beat Jeff’s first

place run in the history of Kerm’s event. Dennis Pacha, Jeff Franklin, Kenneth Koch & Sam Adkisson finished out the class. The intermediate class was next, Kent Franklin taking first over James Voightlander, who along with his riding buddies, came from Baraboo, Wisconsin and lots of snow to ride the event for the first time. Dale Prouty, Joey Adkisson, Barry Cooling, Kevin Huber & Steve Reed completed the course, all seven riders finishing within 23 points of each other. The Expert class had Dan Loer, Jonathan Weikert & Tim Harker finish first through third. Loer took first after riding over a log & snapping his handlebars in two. After replacing the bars, he still had low points and pulled out the win. The Women’s class, after being added as an official points paying class this year had Jennifer Maupin come out on top with the win as Jessica Weikert battled problems with her GasGas motorcycle. The Women rode one loop, along with the Senior class. Sharing a bike with

Barry & Clay Cooling as Clay took the Youth win.

Dan Loer won the Expert class.

Maupin for the last couple sections, she finished the day like a trooper. Last but not least, the Vintage class made an appearance, showing the trials community what the old bikes cad do. Dan Engebretson took first over Charles Thomas and Jake Weikert, who also was riding his first trials event. The bikes made for quite a show getting over the obstacles made for the newer brands. We would like to welcome our new trials director for 2009, Dan Loer, who is already doing a great job for us this year, and welcome back as our NITRO

president Ralph Littlefield, and Dan & Jennifer Maupin, secretary/treasurer. Thanks for all you do for the Illinois trials riders! Results: Youth: 1.Clay Cooling 2.Jacob Miller 3.Jacob Loer Novice: 1.Jon Adkisson 2.Jeff Jack 3.Dennis Pacha 4.Jeff Franklin 5.Kenneth Koch Interm: 1.Kent Franklin 2.James Voightlander 3.Dale Prouty 4.Joey Adkisson 5.Barry Cooling Sportsman: 1.Ralph Littlefield Senior: 1. Dan Maupin Expert: 1.Dan Loer 2.Jonathan Weikert 3.Tim Harker Women: 1.Jennifer Maupin 2.Jessica Weikert Vintage: 1. Don Engebretson 2.Charles Thomas 3.Jacob Weikert

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Reed takes advantage in St Louis St Louis Missouri - March 21 By James Pinckard Photos by Michael Sierens

arning! “Hearing protection required” should have been posted and printed on every ticket for Round 12 of the AMA Supercross series in the Edward Jones Dome in St Louis, MO. It wasn’t about the bikes, but when the announcer introduced Suzuki rider Travis Pastrana, I thought the roof of the dome was going to blow off! I can say for sure I have never heard a crowd this loud for any reason, or for anyone. Even James Stewart said “I love it, I’m a fan of Travis also.” With the crew from his show by his side, Travis gave the crowd everything he had, and included a back flip upon introduction and after the parade lap with Stewart, Reed and Short. When Travis was asked how it was to back flip and jump things like he does he said “I always wanted to be able to fly, and this is as close as I can get. In fact I am more comfortable in the air than walking, and if you have ever seen me walk you would understand.” Even with Pastrana stealing the preshow, no one forgot the racing was coming next. With a great points battle between James Stewart and Chad Reed, add in a east coast round for the 250 class and you knew it was going to be a great night! In the 250 class the first heat was full of good racing with Missouri Honda rider Vince Friese putting up a great fight, and finishing third behind Kawasaki rider Christophe Pour-

cel and Mat Lemoine. Durham, Keylon, Clarke, Goerke, Gilmore and Parks went to the main. In the second heat Austin Stroupe and Nico Izzi showed they were the fastest of the class pulling away from Honda rider Blake Wharton in third. Sewell, Gills, Thomas, Saylor, Blair and Dally went straight to the main. In the LCQ Ward and T Wharton rounded out the main event. In the 250 main Geico Honda rider Blake Wharton took the holeshot with Suzuki rider Nico Izzi on his heals. Back in the pack, Kawasaki rider Austin Stroupe was the man on the move, climbing quickly into third. With the white flag out Wharton looked strong and took the win. Stroupe was all over Izzi, and passed him for second at the end. In the first heat of the 450 class Rockstar Makita Suzuki rider Chad Reed took an easy win with Yamaha riders Jason Lawrence and Josh Grant second and third. Alessi, Tedesco, Voss, T Hahn, Hepler, and Brayton rounded out the rest of the qualifying positions. In the second heat, Alessi, Tedesco, Voss, T Hahn, Hepler, Brayton rounded out the rest of the qualifying positions. In the second heat James Stewart took the holeshot and it looked to be over but while everyone had their

Chad Reed’s win was courtesy of a late race fall by Stewart.

Travis Pestrana didn’t make it to the main, but he was a huge part of the night’s show!

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eyes on Pastrana, Stewart went down! With James back up and working his way through the pack, he went down again! Stewart

worked up to qualify, passing Pastrana who would have to go to the LCQ. Out front Geico Honda rider Kevin Windham took the heat win with Andrew Short second and Kawasaki rider Carpenter Paul third. Sipes, Boni, Bowers, Laninovich and Stewart all going to the main. In the Last Chance qualifier all eyes were on the Yellow 199 of Travis Pastrana. When the gate dropped Travis found himself around fifth, but charged through the pack into second only to make a mistake and find himself in a war trading hits with other riders. It was to much for his bike as it came to a stop, steaming as a result of earlier contact. Factory Honda rider Davi Millsaps and Michigan’s Nico Izzi finished third in the 250 class main. Kyle Chisholm

rounded out the field for the event. In the 450 Main, Yamaha rider Josh Grant took the early lead. In the first lap Reed moved into second with Stewart third. On lap three Reed made the pass for the lead and soon Stewart passed Grant as well to move into second and set after Reed. Near the end of the fifth lap Stewart made a pass over the finish line and put the hammer down with Reed and Grant in tow. With Stewart out front, and looking to be on his way to the win on lap fourteen after the whoops he hit neutral on the step up, and went over the bars! Reed flew by to take the win with Stewart second, and Grant third. On the podium Reed said “I want to thank Pastrana for a fun track and thanks to all the fans for their support.” Stewart who did not look happy said “I am tired of giving him wins.” Results: 450: 1.Chad Reed 2.James Stewart 3.Josh Grant 4.Andrew Short 5.Jason Lawrence 6.Ivan Tedesco 7.Mike Alessi 8.Davi Millsaps 9.Kevin Whindham 10.Paul Carpenter 11.Justin Brayton 12.Matt Boni 13.Kyle Chisholm 14.Broc Hepler 15.Josh Hill 16.Ryan Sipes 17.Heath Voss 18.Bill Laninovich 19.Tyler Bowers 20 Thomas Hahn 250: 1.Blake Wharton 2.Austin Stroupe 3.Nico Izzi 4.Matt Goerke 5.C Pourcel 6.Matt Lemoine 7.Steven Clarke 8.Daniel Blair 9.D Durham 10.Shane Sewell 11.C Ward 12.J Thomas 13.Cody Gilmore 14.T Parks 15.J Saylor 16.V Friese 17.S Dally 18.K Keylon 19.T Wharton 20.K Gills

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Gates opens with Grantsburg wins Grantsburg, Wisconsin - April 5 By Bob Chase Photos by PhotoPohl

he District 23 kicked off the 2009 motocross season at the sandy confines of the Grantsburg Motocross Park. The temperatures were a bit chilly, but Bruce Gates was setting a hot pace, easily topping the competitive +25A and 30A classes. Nearly 230 entrants made the trip, despite many having to clear the snow off their trucks before they could load up. Upon arriving, they found that the latest snowstorm had missed Grantsburg, and that the track was in excellent condition. There were many cancellations last April, both for the hosting Straight Arrow Enduro Riders, and the district in general. This year was just warm enough that the Arrows were able to host both this practice/race weekend and a practice the week before. That event, dubbed Sand Blast 2009, was believed to be the first outdoor motocross event in over fifteen years to be held in the Minnesota, Northern Wisconsin area during March. The +25A class was relatively early in the order, and the first moto was Gateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s initial appearance. Tim Zebro led briefly, but Gates

was by before the first lap was over and proceeded to pull away. Sheldon Fratzke had his 250 two-stroke singing as he quickly worked up to second. Bill Medek, a regular front-runner at the track, was third. They stayed that way to the checkers, followed by Robert Kohl and Pat McNamara. The second moto played out much the same way with Gates, Fratzke, and Medek again 1-2-3, making the calculations for the overall quite simple. Rory Horner finished fourth in the moto, for fourth overall, with McNamara rounding out the overall top five. The 30A races were later in the order, and included a few different players, but for Gates, the results were pretty much the same, leading every lap of both motos. In the first moto, Medek was second early, but fell. The Straight Arrows moto-chair, Charlie Forrest, was there to take advantage. The moto ended with Gates and Forrest gapped out, and Zebro getting by Medek on the last lap. 40A winner Chuck Thompson rounded out the top five. In the second moto, Gates again was jetting away by the end of the first lap, this time with Zebro in tow. They finished in that order, followed by Medek, Forrest, and Norman Miesen. Overall, it was Gates, Zebro, Forrest, Medek, and Thompson.

Mark Brunsburg charged to a hard-earned victory in +45.

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grees at that one, the unofficial minimum temperature for a certain race report scribe.

Aaron Hansen (far right) gets the early jump in the first moto of 14-24B.

A few new classes were added to District 23 this year, but on this day, they weren’t too well attended. A 65 7-11 class was added, allowing riders with 65’s to ride two classes with one bike, but at this track, none of the riders, or more likely, none of the rider’s parents, opted to double their track time. There were no takers on the +60 class either, which some might argue would indicate their wisdom. In +55, Danny Buckwalter rode to the inaugural victory and the early points lead. The 125cc only class was upgraded to a points-paying class this year. Six riders signed up, but in the end, the battle for the lead was youth versus experience. Shane Rhode took a close second moto win for the overall, fending

off veteran sand master, Ross Thompson. Twenty-five riders entered three classes, but none could quite pull off the triple. Besides Gates, several other riders were able to win two classes. Torsten Strom topped 50cc Oil-Injected 4-8 and 50cc Multi-speed 4-8, Brandon Reihm won 85cc 12-15 and Supermini, Keenan Strom took the overalls in Schoolboy 12-16 and 250C, Fratzke won 250A and Open A, Aaron Hansen swept Open B and 14-24B, and reigning Girls class champion, Shayana Wilson, celebrated her birthday with a victories in the Girls 9-13 and Women classes. The next and last race of the season at the track takes place May 5th. The smart money says that it will get over 40 de-

Results 50 Inj 4-8: 1.Torsten Strom 2.Ezra Engstrom 3.Jonah Gingras 4.Conner Klemhagen 50 Multi 4-8: 1.Torsten Strom 2.Jonah Gingras 3.Ezra Engstrom 4.Conner Klemhagen 50 4-6: 1.Jonah Gingras 2.Torsten Strom 3.Jackson Lindberg 4.Conner Klemhagen 50 7-8: 1.Travis Frias 2.Tallon Parent 3.Pheenix Schaffer 4.Ezra Engstrom 65 7-9: 1.Noah Mcpherson 65 10-11: 1.Jeremiah Lindberg 85 9-11: 1.Gavin Wilkins 2.Noah Mcpherson 3.George Hodkinson 4.Trevor Cluraghty 85 9-12: 1.Spencer Henrikson 2.Gavin Wilkins 3.George Hodkinson 4.Alex Timmer 85 12-15: 1.Brandon Riehm 2.Devin Donaho 3.Spencer Henrikson 4.Bret Holland Supermini: 1.Brandon Riehm 2.Spencer Henrikson 3.Shayanna Wilson 4.Devin Donaho Schlby 12-16: 1.Keenan Strom 2.Shane Rhode 3.John Pintar 4.Cory Holland 126Jr: 1.Tyler Allen Girls 9-13: 1.Shayanna Wilson 125 12+: 1.Shane Rhode 2.Ross Thompson 3.John Pintar 4.Cory Holland 250A: 1.Sheldon Fratzke 2.Joshua Patzoldt 3.Bill Medek 4.Chad Johnson 5.Michael Riehm 250B: 1.Aaron Hansen 2.Michael Mikrot 3.Matt Zebro 4.Chad Noaeill 5.Brent Winans 250C: 1.Keenan Strom 2.Matthew Brisbois 3.Brad Richardson 4.Jonathan Meyers 5.Jacob Sjodin Open A: 1.Sheldon Fratzke 2.Daniel Holmes 3.Robert Kohl Open B: 1.Chad Noaeill 2.Matt Zebro 3.Michael Odencrans 4.Justin Collins 5.Josh Norick Open C: 1.Scott Lewis 2.Justin Wilhelm 3.Colin Carpenter 4.Devin Ruprecht 5.Evan Huotari 14-24A: 1.Daniel Holmes 2.Michael Riehm

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14-24B: 1.Aaron Hansen 2.Chad Noaeill 3.Connor Ahlers 4.Tony Selle 5.Matt Zebro 14-24C: 1.Brad Richardson 2.Ryan Schusted 3.Justin Wilhelm 4.Bobby Bretheim 5.Jonathan Meyers +25A: 1.Bruce Gates 2.Sheldon Fratzke 3.Bill Medek 4.Rory Horner 5.Patrick Mcnamara +25B: 1.Michael Mikrot 2.Chas Kadlec 3.Joseph Stumne 4.Rob Murphy 5.Travis Butterfield +25C: 1.Colin Carpenter 2.Caleb Keppeler 3.Jacob Ham 4.Cory Minke 5.Chris Kusch +30A: 1.Bruce Gates 2.Timothy Zebro 3.Charles Forrest 4.Bill Medek 5.Chuck Thompson +30B: 1.Travis Butterfield 2.Jamie Koch 3.Robert Housh 4.Casey Lajoie 5.Chris Nelson

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Second generation Straight Arrow member Charlie Forrest rode to third overall in 30A.

All Weeks at Hangtime Qualifier Akron, Indiana: April 4/5 By Bobby Elkins Photos by Jim Blevins

one as if by order! Once again, and just as always, weather was a factor at the AMA Area Qualifier at Hangtime MX Park. I can’t remember the last qualifier that wasn’t hampered by poor weather conditions. On Friday Reads Racing held an open practice that allowed riders to get familiar with the track. Saturday was blessed with mostly sunny skies and only chilly temps. Sunday was when the trouble began. Reads Racing made the decision to stop the event after the first round of motos due to poor track conditions. As usual you'll get some complaints over whether or not the racing should continue, but only minutes after the race was called, a downpour occurred that would have silenced even the most serious of mud racing competitors. The track was done! Saturday began with the same type of energy that all qualifiers do. Lots of whispers and gossip being spread about. Who was here, and signed up for what classes. With over 500 entries on Saturday alone it was going to be an exciting day of racing. 250B Stock, division one staged to fill the gate and open the show. Shelby Landis of Monroeville, IN was quickest to the turn but was snuffed out by Joey Higgins of New Castle, IN. The rhythm Higgins was groovin' to was awfully fast on this new track design. He seemed prepared to run that pace until the checkers, and Chris Antolak of St. Charles, IL was rollin' right with him. Brady Baugher of Claypool, IN kept up with the leaders in the early stages also, but there was another kid closing in on him, Eric Saunders of Lakeville, IN. Saunders shot around Baugher on lap one to introduce himself to the front of the pack. By the third time around Saunders not only got around Antolak, but managed to carry enough speed to challenge Higgins. It was a shock to Higgins and the fans who were astonished at the corner speed Saunders used to negotiate the right handed off-camber corner at the end of the section. Saunders slipped out to a 40 yard lead after his final lap. Derrick Booher of OH finished in fourth. 250B Stock division two was up next. Kyle Biggins of Spencerville, IN really exploded off the line. Josh Philbrick of MI made second his with Ohio’s Zach Rinard third. Chad Bedard of KY and Logan Pfleiderer were protecting their lines in fourth and fifth while watching things unfold in front of them. It was a three way battle for the lead thru the top section. It was almost scary watchin' them run three wide. Biggins let Philbrick get around for the lead, but took it back again at the 120' tabletop. At the same time Bedard was working on Rinard trying to discover a 20

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weakness, but Rinard was showing no signs of slowing. Biggins started the second lap in the lead. Zachary Coons of Veron, WI was riding a quiet fourth after two with Logan Pfleiderer in fifth while those in front of them were becoming battle scarred. Biggins faded at the end of two and seemed to just run out of steam, dropping to eighth. Rinard and Philbrick swapped some plastic a few times allowing Bedard to close in. Philbrick was making mistakes trying to make the pass on Rinard and it cost him as Bedard captured second. With a lap to go Rinard could feel the heat and tried to ride smooth, but Bedard bested Rinard to win the moto with Philbrick third and Coons a very respectable fourth. Pfleiderer fifth. In the main Philbrick beat Saunders in with Rinard third, but Saunders won the overall by going 1-2. Philbrick took second with a 3-1 as Rinard settled for a 2-3 and third overall. In the 85 9-11 Stock class Henry Miller of Rochester, MN took home multiple wins for the overall. He obviously came with no intention of finishing any worse than first. Miller looks like he'll be the next hot young gun to come out of MN. Miller rode uncontested and looked like he had no worries. As the 250A started filling the gate, fans slowly shifted to the 120' tabletop for a good view of the action. Justin Weeks out of Cincinnati, OH has a following at Hangtime MX Park even though he's only raced there during qualifiers. He is one rider people want to like. Weeks started by giving space to anyone that could cause disaster. Dustin Pulley of Columbia City grabbed the lead to begin and looked like he might be able to hold it. Christopher Damm of Frankfort, IL was giving chase with Chris Carr of OH. After two laps Damm and Carr found a slower pace to be more suitable which allowed Weeks to move on and take over second. Weeks then railed a left handed uphill off-camber corner at break neck speed to breeze by Pulley. Devon Adair of Munich, MI moved up and began the third lap in third with Steven Squire of Indianapolis, IN behind him in hot pursuit. After Adair and Squire squeezed around Damm and Carr, no more changes occurred in front. Weeks left the pack like he was late for a date. It wasn't even close at the finish. Weeks went 1-1 to win the overall. Pulley, who finished behind Weeks in moto one but didn't fair as well in moto two with a fourth place finish, but it was good enough to give him second overall. Carr was able to pull out a third in moto two to go 5-3 for third overall. In Womens 14 plus, Cady Pressler of Columbia City, IN was in charge of the train. She acted as a locomotive with a cow plow mounted to the forks. Nothing was gonna

slow her down. Cady made quick work of the field even though she was under strict orders to not take any chances, and to only do what was necessary to ride a good race. Cady had already qualified days earlier and was at Hangtime to challenge herself. On Friday she soared the 120' tabletop with the best of the boy A riders, but was told not to take the leap on Saturday, and to be careful since she would not face such challenges at the Nationals. Cady rode safe on Saturday as promised and was turning lap times as fast as the boy B riders. This is your year Cady, I believe it in my heart. In 450A Danny Caudill of Denver, IN grabbed an early lead to begin while being chased by Chris Carr of Uniontown, OH and Gregory Durivage of Waterville, OH. Justin Weeks started fourth. After one, Weeks first challenged Durivage and was successful moving to third. Caudill and Carr were challenging each other for the lead. This allowed Weeks to close and then take over the lead. He truly is an exceptional rider. Weeks went 1-1 making his weekend complete with victories all day. Weeks is only five letters, and easy to read. I'm looking forward to seeing his name scrolling on my TV screen in the coming years while watching pro events. As good as that all sounds, the ride of the day had to be belong to Eric Saunders of Lakeville, IN. Saunders was very fast in moto one of the 450B Stock class. He gained a vast amount real estate between himself and the pack in his first outing. As the gate dropped to begin the second moto, he launched from the pad and looped out. Whether he got tangled or just rutted the rear tire is all circumstantial. Saunders is new to the 450, and that the 450 might be a bit more bike than he is used to throwing around. That said, it was now time for Saunders to prove any doubters wrong. He caught the back of the pack and made quick work of nearly half the riders by the time

Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Justin Weeks topped all at this early season qualifier. CYCLE USA, May 2009

Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 450A class into turn one. #24 Greg Durivage, #99 Juston Baker, #81 Vaughn Mays and #38 Chris Carr lead the way.

he was approaching the crossover. I stood there mouth wide open and speechless. I completely blocked out the leaders. My eyes were focused on the jet that was flying way under any radar. The next lap he was around three more riders, the next lap another three. It was looking like he may just finish top 5. On his last lap he polished off a few more and was now in second, about 50 yards from the back of Zachary Coons. Saunders placed second at the stripe to go 1-2 for the overall. I'll say it now and with conviction, Eric Saunders will turn pro, and be successful. He is the real deal. Results: Saturday April 4: 250B Stk: 1.Eric Saunders 2.Josh Philbrick 3.Zach Rinard 4.Logan Pfleiderer 5.Tyler Richey 85 9-11 Stk.: 1.Henry Miller 2.Mitchell Harrison 3.Mckinzie Edwards 4.Bradley Esper 5.Jeremy Hand 250C Stk.: 1.Derek Fowler 2.Jordan Brewer 3.Shane Hamilton 4.Andrew Boner 5.Andrew Socolovitch 65cc 7-9 Stk.: 1.Clay Woeste 2.Anthony Wallace 3.Tanner Chada 4.Hayden Justice 5.Braden Groves 85 12-13 Stk.: 1.Connar royer 2.Darren Walsh 3.Connor Ference 4.Brandon Schneider 5.Anthony Roselle 51 7-8 Stk 2: 1.Michael Hicks 2.Eddiie Norred 3.Dawson Ryker 4.Tommy Rios 5.Lance Kobusch 250A: 1.Justin Weeks 2.Dustin Pulley 3.Chris Carr 4.Nick Click 5.Travis Hacker 65cc 10-11 Stk: 1.Chad Saultz 2.Mckinzie J. Edwards 3.Austin Griffis 4.John Boyle 5.Grant Blackburn Supermini 1, 12-15: 1.Logan Karnow 2.Brandon Pope 3.Tony Usko 4.Michael Norris 5.Josh Osby Women (14+): 1.Cady Pressler 2.Sami Sisinger 3.Bryce Martine 4.April Roper 5.Jackilin Sombke 450A: 1.Justin Weeks 2.Chris Carr 3.Danny Caudill 4.Gregory Durivage 5.Vaughn Mays 51cc 4-6 Stk. Shaft: 1.Blake Connelly 2.Timmy Smith 3.Aidan Griffis 4.Dylan Duclos 5.Colton Camp 450B Stk.: 1.Eric Saunders 2.Matt Stork 3.Tim Walker 4.Josh Philbrick 5.Joey Higgins Girls 11-15: 1.Bryce Martine 2.Jessica Litherland 3.Samantha Hamilton 4.Cassandra Stephens

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5.Megan Moan 51 4-6 Stk. 1: 1.Brice Gasser 2.Owen Anderson 3.Jackson Thomas 4.Timmy Smith 5.Blake Connelly Supermini 2 14-16: 1.Brandon Pope 2.Logan Karnow 3.Tony Usko 4.Joe Dalzell 5.Michael Norris +25A: 1.Derrick Dewitt 2.Mike Hale +25B: 1.Donnie Cox +50: 1.Dave Hoff 2.Tim Graves 3.John Leedy 125cc 2-str: 1.Dakota Robins 2.Jeffrey Henson 3.Mitch Dowell 4.David Blevins 5.Lucas Buck 65 7-9: 1.Chase Sexton 2.Anthony Wallace 3.Hayden Justice 4.Connor Brew 5.Clay Woeste 65 10-11: 1.Mitchell Harrison 2.Tanner Huntsman 3.Jarred Wright 4.Kraye Loft 5.Cody Fry 250 B: 1.Shaun Williams 2.Marc Meyers 3.Jesus Soto 4.Erek Kidney 5.Matt Godlove 85 12-15: 1.Jesse Walters 2.Tristin Wathen 3.Zach Dutton 4.Brandon Brace 5.Dalton Packard 85 9-11: 1.Henry Miller 2.Bradley Esper 3.Dallin Coons 4.Ryan Tolsma 5.Terry Jamieson +30A: 1.Michael Faulk 2.Tad Davis 3.Michael Duclos 4.Kerry Pulley 14/24: 1.Eric Goodson 2.Brad Sordelet 3.Ethan Tapp 4.Willy Kelly 5.Joey Higgins 50 Open: 1.Brooks Weyandt 2.Caleb Hancock 3.Preston Barngrover 4.Nick Harris 5.Eddiie Norred +30B: 1.Nick Mallory 2.Rodney Roberts +40: 1.Brad Kopsho 2.William Kirkpatrick 3.Kerry Pulley 4.Joe Day 5.Anthony Roselle 250C: 1.Christopher Wing 2.Ryan Hastings 3.Andrew Ford 4.Brian Eckert 5.Nathan Karth Schlby 12-16: 1.Eric Goodson 2.Dillon Finley 3.Douglas Finley 4.Travis Jabaay 5.Joe Dalzell Open B: 1.Stephen Ricks 2.Tom Kraeplin 3.William Buertter 4.John Shelton Open C: 1.Ryan Hastings 2.Zackary Masch 3.Andrew Socolovitch 4.Jonathan Wilson 5.Jason Gasser Pitbike: 1.Jacob Miller 2.Hunter Foss Outlaw: 1.Dakota Gray 2.Jagg Nunez 3.Cody Fry Quad A: 1.Daniel Colip Quad B: 1.Ethan Rutherford 250B Stock Consi 1: 1.Andrew Brossia 2.Mike Gray 3.Samuel Miller 4.Kory Hamilton 5.Tyler Cool Mini Quad: 1.Zach Rossi Mini Quad Jr.: 1.Kaden Polito Sunday April 5, 2009 250B Mod: 1.Travis Hardcastle 2.Gus Michaels 3.Matt Hammond 4.Zachary Coons 5.Matt Bell 250A/Pro Sport: 1.Justin Weeks 2.Steven Mages

3.Chris Carr 4.Gregory Durivage 5.Dustin Pulley 250C Mod: 1.Derek Fowler 2.Christopher Wing 3.Austin Thomas Boner 4.Zackary Masch 5.Andrew Boner +25: 1.Denny Dooley 2.Derrick Dewitt 3.Steve Richards 4.Randy Salamow 5.Michael Faulk +45: 1.Fred Nette 2.William Ziesk 3.Joe Day 4.Dave Joein 5.James White 65cc 7-11 Mod: 1.Mitchell Harrison 2.Mckinzie Edwards 3.John Boyle 4.Dalton May 5.Cole Ference 450A/Pro Sport: 1.Justin Weeks 2.Vaughn Mays 3.Gregory Durivage 4.Dustin Pulley 5.Chris Carr Schlby 1 12-16 B/C: 1.Eric Goodson 2.Cade Clason 3.Michael Norris 4.Dillon M. Finley 5.Logan Pfleiderer +40: 1.Fred Nette 2.Brad Kopsho 3.William Kirkpatrick 4.Scott Goodman 5.Joe Day 450C: 1.Christopher Wing 2.Anthony Ellison 3.Dominic Belardinella 4.Zackary Masch 5.Shane Hamilton 450B Mod: 1.Eric Saunders 2.Zachary Coons 3.Gus Michaels 4.Matt Bell 5.Matt Hammond 85 12-13 Mod: 1.Darren Walsh 2.Brandon Schneider 3.Connor Ference 4.Jesse Walters 5.Noah Markel Four Str: 1.Gregory Durivage 2.Eric Saunders 3.Justin Baker 4.Vaughn Mays 5.Randy Salamow +35: 1.Michael Faulk 2.Brad Kopsho 3.Scott Goodman 4.Michael Duclos 5.Randy Julseth 85 9-11 Mod: 1.Mitchell Harrison 2.Bradley Esper 3.Henry Miller 4.Ryan Tolsma 5.Mckinzie Edwards Schlby 2 B/C: 1.Eric Goodson 2.Logan Pfleiderer 3.Cade Clason 4.Travis Thompson 5.Austin Crouch +30B/C: 1.Randy Salamow 2.Nick Mallory 3.Robert Hinch 4.William Parsons 5.Rodney Roberts +50: 1.William Ziesk 2.Dave Hoff 3.James White 4.Tim Graves 5.John Leedy 50 4-8: 1.Braden Allen 2.Timmy Smith +30A: 1.Shawn Mclochlin 250B: 1.Tyler Redmon 2.Michael Catherson 250C: 1.Andrew Ford 14/24: 1.Brett Williams 2.Zack Scott 3.Michael Bugg 4.Connor Cowles 125cc 2-Str: 1.Cody Garfield 2.Scott Swinford Women 65-85: 1.Megan Moan Quad B: 1.Brandn Justice 2.Matt Sroufe 3.Mitchell Tom

D23 Quads Riders Open Season Mazeppa, Minnesota - April 19 By Mike Nelson

fter the long winter off, everyone was more than ready to get back on track for a fresh season of racing. The staff at Hurricane Hills, led by Jeff & Susan Gray were ready to kick off the new Quad season and put their new starting gates to use in competition. The new gates were provided by Root River Power Sports after last season, who were also on hand with their traveling parts truck to provide on site support for those untimely breakdowns. Youth rider Amanda Thayer showed up with a new ride in the 90 Production class. Dominic Bartell was one of many riders that showed up with a new graphics package to show off. Fans were also given the opportunity to see 4 year old Jayse Hicks in his first race ever, running in the 50cc stock class. Not quite top five material yet, young Hicks competed in both motos, and when I asked him if it was fun, he just looked up with a shy smile and a positive nod.

Dominic Bartell.

Riders that showed up for Saturday practice got the opportunity to run their machines on virtually every type of track condition they can expect to see over the season before the weekend was over. What started out as an almost summer like weekend quickly turned around to remind us that it was still April in Minnesota. With virtually no rain over the past few weeks the well groomed and watered track Saturday morning quickly turned dry, loose and dusty and remained that way for the rest of the day. After practice the clouds rolled in and brought some well needed rain along with much cooler temps. Early morning race day practice runs were a little slick but by the time the racing

Keough 5.Jonathan Sleyster started the dry ground had soaked up most of Youth Sport 1.Nick Waxon 2.Cody Skelly 3.Brock the rain and things got really tacky. With only Solomon four motos left the sprinkles turned into a steady shower that Fun in the Mud?...You Bet!! quickly turned the track slick and muddy. Despite mother natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attempts to ruin the opener all motos were completed. You all provided some great entertainment for those brave enough to stay around and watch. Results +25: 1.Trevor Fjosne 2.Ben Hergert 3.Ryan Rivers 4.Chad Cooper 5.Justin Bollinger +30: 1.Mike Barnhart 2.Zeb Kittleson 3.Jason Graski 4.Jason Rinn 5.Chad Rafferty +35: 1.Tom Mrozek 2.Jim Meyer 3.Dale Thayer 4.Jollienne Mrozek 16-24: 1.Chris Plantz 2.Mark Olejnichak 3.Tanner Plantz 2 Stroke: 1.David Wicklund 2.Tom Brown 3.Robert Milliman 4.Tom Mrozek 50 Stock: 1.Logan Radunz 2.Jenna Hagemann 3.Christopher Leaym 4.Alex Sleyster 5.Jack Glaser 70 Mod: 1.Noah Mickelson 70 Prod: 1.Ryan Anderson 2.Dominic Bartell 3.Ethan Aune 4.Dallin Weise 5.Austin Nevala 90 Stock: 1.Luke Radunz 2.Gavin Rowland 3.Chance Sprague 4.Ryan Vessey 5.Jacy Sleyster 90 Mod: 1.Haedyn Mickelson 2.Remington Guthman 3.Michael Hartigan 4.Cole Westfield 90 Prod: 1.Tyler Mack 2.Luke Radunz 3.Dominic Bartell 4.Alex Gillette 5.Amanda Thayer 450A: 1.Chris Plantz 2.Kyle Golberg 3.Darren Lee 4.Mark Olejnichak 5.Justin Bollinger 450B: 1.Drey Bauer 2.Mike Barnhart 3.Tony Bakken 4.Luke Waxon 5.Karl Knott 450C: 1.Kent Messing 2.Adam Nelson 3.Jon Judge 4.Adam Johnsen 5.Parker Wewerka Prod Ltd: 1.Chad Rafferty OpenA: 1.Kyle Golberg 2.Darren Lee OpenB: 1.Drey Bauer 2.Derek Sack 3.Luke Waxon 4.Jeffrey Evenson 5.David Olson OpenC: 1.Brock Westfield 2.Adam Nelson 3.Jon Judge 4.Sam Anton 5.Wade Reinke Women: 1.Danielle Radunz 2.Tyler Bakken 3.Jolienne Mrozek 4.Allyson Westfield Utility: 1.Robert Milliman 2.Tyler Hewitt Youth Prod: 1.Casey Glaser 2.Cody Skelly 3.Nick Waxon 4.Cole CYCLE USA, May 2009

Williamson, Rigsby rock Log Road opener Bronson, Michigan - April 4 By Bart Newman

Jacob Williamson was on the gas to win in the 85Jr. and 85 9-13 classes.

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unny skies welcomed nearly 300 entries in to a new era of Michigan Motocross as Log Road played host to the GLMXâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Michigan Mafia Championship Series season opener. The 85Jr. and Sr. class was full of talent today as Jacob Williamson and Denver Rigsby took the wins in their respective classes. In 85Jr. action, it was clear from the drop of the first gate drop who the fastest rider on the track was as Williamson was stretching the throttle cable hard to nail the holeshot in both motos. Following early was Jacob Edison, Austin Hayes with the Weltin boys, Bryce and Roman in tow. Williamson has taken a liking to the Log Road facility and it showed as the speedy young lad began to pull away from Edison and Hayes who were going at it like two old ladies reaching for the last National Enquirer at the supermarket checkout. Williamson rode the balance of the moto mistake free to take the win. Hayes hit his stride before the halfway point and opened up a lead on Edison that he held to the checkers for second, and Bryce won the Weltin brothers battle with Roman crossing the line fifth. In moto two, Williamson once again exited turn one on the back wheel with the lead. Try as they might, no one in the class could match his speed and another moto win was his. It looks as though Williamson has had his nose to the grindstone all winter, which is bad news for the 85cc riders. Edison followed Hayes once again showing him a wheel here and there. B. Weltin was next with Hunter Braun clawing his way inside the top five in moto two as well as overall laying down an impressive ride. In the 85Sr. class, it was Rigsby who had the starters number all day and used it to his advantage nailing down a pair of starts to take the moto wins and his first GLMX overall of the season. The fight for the last two podium spots was tight. Ryan Coughlin had his KTM smoking in moto one, crossing the line in the runner up spot while holding off Sean Miller, Koby Conrad and Brody Bell. Miller got the jump on Conrad and Coughlin in moto two as the trio battled again for the runner up spot behind Rigsby. Conrad picked his spot and dropped Miller to third with a great inside outside pass to lock up second in the moto and overall. Miller held off Coughlin to cross the line in third for the second time with Bell rounding out the top five.

In support of injured rider Jeff Heaston, Log Road had for fun money moto as nearly 20 riders took to the track and many more donated to raise over $300 for our fellow rider and friend. The Loretta Lynnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mideast Area Qualifier is up next at Log Road on May 9/10th with an optional practice Friday afternoon. With the expected large turnout of riders hoping to fill the gates at the dude ranch, a great weekend of racing is guaranteed. Results, Saturday: 85Sr: 1.Denver Rigsby 2.Koby Conrad 3.Sean Miller 4.Ryan Coughlin 5.Brody Bell 85Jr: 1.Jacob Williamson 2.Ashton Hayes 3.Jacob Edison 4.Bryce Weltin 5.Hunter Braun 125B/C: 1.Brandon J Dickson 2.Ryan Myszak 3.Lucas Nadrasik 4.Joseph Keene 5.Paul Ballard 14-24: 1.David Merrill 2.Jeff Ernsberger 3.David Holland 4.Kirk Newman 5.Josh Bruech +25: 1.Jason Ernsberger 2.Derek Rose 3.Matthew Ray 4.Chad Rogers 5.Donald Aspinall 250A: 1.Brett Crozier 2.Brett Wagner 250B: 1.Rui Azevedo 2.Jonathan Studer 3.Zachary Machovsky 4.Mitch Koebele5.Tyler Hill 250C: 1.Derrick Boyd 2.Aaron Mott 3.Erik Dunigan 4.Trent Faber 5.Logan Hall Open D: 1.Rick Moore 2.Vic Lilly +30: 1.Jason Ernsberger 2.Chad Leonard 3.Jason Garber +35: 1.David Stover 2.David Frazee 3.Michael Turi 4.Richard Scott 5.Samuel Arnold +40: 1.Bart Newman 2.David Stover 3.Terry Bidlack 4.Scott Currie 5.Craig Smith +45: 1.Todd Stewart 2.Scott Currie 3.Jeff Beerbower 4.Steve Holland 5.Steve Kluga 50 SS: 1.Garrett Harsch 2.Jaiden Taylor 3.Max Schroyer4.Colin Deems 5.Kaden Parmley 50Jr: 1.Jace Kessler 2.Jaiden Taylor

50Sr Non Points: 1.Brandon Robinson 2.Nathan Wobbler: 1.Jeremiah Boldt 2.Riley Wilcox 3.RobinGross 3.Mackenzie Garrison son Ryan 50 Sr: 1.Thomas Neumann 2.Garrett Harsch Women Jr: 1.Mikayla Inman 2.Danielle Thompson 3.Dylan Straley 4.Garrett Malady 5.Ryan Neuman Women Sr: 1.Kelci Bassage 2.Nicole Ernsberger 50 Trail: 1.Stephen Hooker 2.Colin Brady 3.Noah 3.Linda Neros Schuring 4.Tucker Zacharda 5.Eston Sheldon +50: 1.Jack Ernsberger 2.Mark Cook 3.Monty Craven 4.Philip Peyton 50Jr 4-6 Non Points: 1.Damon Nadrasik 2.Max Schroyer 3.Lance Grattafiori 4.Kaden Parmley 5.Levi Wells +60: 1.William Stephenson 2.William Hagar 65 7-11: 1.Ashton Hayes 2.Joey Crown 3.Jacob Edison 4.Hunter Braun 5.Matthew Gross 65 7-9: 1.Tait Morrissey 2.Alex Ransom 3.Tyler Jorgensen 4.Mason Schaendorf 5.Thomas Neumann 65 Beg: 1.Ross Grattafiori 2.Nathan Brooks 3.Dallas Redfield 85 9-13: 1.Jacob Williamson 2.Koby Conrad 3.Sean Miller 4.Ashton Hayes 5.Denver Rigsby 85C: 1.Alex Lantz 2.Dustin Gilger 3.Hunter Morgan 4.Jacob Catahzard 5.Andrew Brush NonCur: 1.Tyler Hill 2.Jason Garber 3.Monty Craven 4.Robert Hawks Open A: 1.Brett Crozier 2.Brett Wagner 3.Matthew Wyman 4.Blair Miller Open B: 1.David Merrill 2.Rui Azevedo 3.David Holland 4.Trampas Newman 5.Jeff Ernsberger Open C: 1.Derrick Boyd 2.Chad Henry 3.Ron Cantanzaro 4.Joshua Cashman 5.Kyle Schroder Schlby 1: 1.Travis Knoop 2.Marshal Weltin 3.Brandon J Dickson 4.Colin Cook 5.Lucas Nadrasik Schlby 2: 1.Travis Knoop 2.Marshal Weltin 3.Jonathan Studer 4.Logan Connors5.Trevor Illinoisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Derrick Boyd was Smith Supermini: 1.Mark Kluga flawless in the 250C class action. Vet Sport: 1.Gary Henning 2.Rick Moore

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Cregg back in front at Stoney Columbus, Indiana - April 19 By David Dunnuck Photos by Matthew Hart

toney Lonesome MC held their first hare scramble event of the 2009 season on Sunday, April 19th. The property can consist of very challenging terrain when it is dry, let alone a wet spring day. The skies decided to open a window in the rain just long enough to run all three events, but not before it provided a good soaking all night long. The day started with the 50cc PeeWee classes blasting into the slick and slimy trails. Hunter Huser and Tanner Guerrettaz battled for the lead in the Pre-mix class with Guerrettaz finally landing his first win of his racing career. The Injector class also ended with Jacob Stark finishing on top of the podium for the first time in four years of racing at Stoney Lonesome. The Mini classes all lined up, anxious to head into the hilly property in what they hoped to be a manageable course considering the weather the night before. The first few laps of the super mini class was led by Wolfgang Huser before he gave way to Mathew Hatchet who held on for the win. The 85cc class was dominated by Luke Chilman who put on a clinic in riding the slick and muddy terrain. Keagen Lee moved up the 85cc class a year early, and charged the entire

race eventually coming in third only eleven seconds behind Taylor Day. The 65cc class had a similar clinic, put on by Michael Witkowski, completing nine laps with Eric Douglass in second place finishing eight laps. Looking at the big bike event, we saw 101 riders leave the starting line, with eleven riders finishing five laps. The checkpoint recorded a total of 315 passes through. While John Robbins won the 2008 Stoney Series, Jeff Cregg won every race he participated in during the series, missing one for the Mid-South Championship Banquet. Cregg set the pace early in the race leading the pack through the checkpoint on the first lap with a 14:42 lap time. Following close behind was Robbins and Jordan Johns, separated by 0:06. Tyler Tischler was running in forth followed by Jeff Cregg climbing out of a creek crossing. Nathan Sullivan. The course consisted of six plus miles covering most of the property, but laid out with the looming weather conditions in mind. We watched as Luke Chilman on his two riders made the way to a dominating

Heavy and Light A holeshot into the woods (Jeff Cregg leading).

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largest gains (and losses) on the second lap - with David Crawford, moving up from ninety-fifth to sixty fifth - while Kyle Thocker dropped an almost equal amount of positions. Craig Foster on his way to a fourth place Light B finish.

We lost eighteen riders by the time we reached the end of lap three, with seventy-two finishing the lap. forty-one were able to finish four laps.

Cregg kept the lead at the end of lap four and was opening the lead on the second place rider, Robbins. Jordan Johns, Nathan Sullivan and Andy Cregg rounded out the top five. In the end it was a good race, but only one leader, with Cregg controlling the field throughout the race, holding an average speed of 21.29 mph. Stoney Hare Scrambles Results: Heavy A: 1.Jeff Cregg 2.John Robbins 3.Jordan Johns 4.Nathan Sullivan 5.Logan Chilman Light A: 1.Tyler Tischler 2.Matt Findley 3.Clinton Vogel 4.Ryan Haney Vet A: 1.Andy Cregg 2.Brandon Freeman 3.Matthew Davidson 4.Zeke Smith Sr A: 1.David Dunnuck 2.Robert Kirchner 3.Dan Scales 4.Robert Williams 5.Douglas Day Heavy B: 1.Jonathan Chittum 2.William Wagner 3.Nathan Dimichi 4.Travis Perry 5.Paul Wood Light B: 1.Derrik Allen 2.Anthony Wagler 3.Andrew Hardin 4.Craig Foster 5.Dakota Hatchett Vet B: 1.Scott Johnson 2.Derrick Clerici 3.Mike Bogan 4.Brian Bennett 5.James Riley Sr B: 1.Cecil Kelly 2.Kevin Kruer 3.Russell Fulton 4.Timothy Trittin 5.Kenny Vogel Super Sr: 1.Donald Schmidt 2.Donald Rainey 3.Carl Pruett 4.Brad Demott 5.Marvin Popp C: 1.Adam Gray 2.Ryan Brehod 3.Michael Kerr 4.Cole Orman 5.David Warnsman Super Mini: 1.Matthew Hatchett 2.Wolfgang Huser 3.Larry Freund 4.Clay Sullivan 5.Shane Neafus 85cc: 1.Luke Chilman 2.Taylor Day 3.Keagen Lee 4 Jesse Parr 5.Zachary Dubois 65cc: 1.Michael Witkowski 2.Eric Douglass 3.Tate Guerrettaz 4.John Henry Robinson 5.Taylor Nash Pw Mix: 1.Tanner Guerrettaz 2.Langdon Feltner 3.Hunter Huser 4.Caleb Hancock 5.Camden Feltner Pw Inj: 1.Jacob Stark 2.Carson Reedy 3.Louden Feltner 4.Isaac Mull 5.Derek

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Saunders speedy at RedBud

#411 Tim Walker leads the 14-24 field around turn one with #449 Eric Saunders, #10 Daniel Poyner and #394 Mike Tomanck in tow. Buchanan, Michigan - April 18 By Bart Newman

edBud MX welcomed nearly 400 entries as sunny skies shone on the legendary facility built by motocross visionary Gene Ritchie over 30 year ago. The crowd was not disappointed as the track was in perfect condition. A field of twenty-six went to war in the 14-24 class, and none were able to knock Eric Saunders off the top spot. As the pack rounded turn one in the first moto it was the Championship Powersports Tim Walker out front with his throttle to the stop. Walker had company as Saunders, Eric Senk and Daniel Poyner were hot on his heels as the class launched off the Ski Jump and out of sight. Both Saunders and Senk displaced Walker in the valley and were on the gas. Saunders was running a 450 while Senk’s weapon of choice was a 250, and Saunders used the extra power to his advantage. Macdonald fought his way up from a rough start and was all over the rear fender of Walker as lap two went to the score sheets. A great inside move before the table top sealed the deal for Macdonald, who now was chasing Senk. Saunders continued to hold his lead over Senk at about five seconds until the checkered flag came out. Senk crossed the line hoping to better his position in moto two. Macdonald was off the leaders pace, but not by much, and had to settle for third with Walker and Poyner rounding out the top five. In moto two it was once again the fast guys out front, only this time around Mike Tomanck and David

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Merrill were also in the mix as the field disappeared. Saunders was riding well but Senk is no slouch, and followed Saunders yellow fender up the Monza wall with Tomanck and Merrill just a sliver back. Saunders used his scooter’s extra motor to keep Senk at bay throughout the moto to lock up his second win, good for the day’s overall. Senk crossed the line in the runner-up spot again. Merrill recovered from a first moto seventh to put himself in a fight for the last spot on the podium overall with a third in moto two. Tomanck overcame an opening moto DNF to battle his way back inside the top five with a solid fourth. Walker crossed the line in fifth to which was good enough to earn third overall for his efforts. Over on the KTM mini track it was the Austen Hubbard that rules the roost as the young lad turned in a double win to take top honors in the 50cc 4-8ss class. Jaden Taylor crossed the line next in both motos ahead of the always charging Kaden Parmley who would fill up the last step of the podium. Results, Saturday April 18: 125B/C: 1.Jacob Grzebinski 2.Brandon Dickson 3.Jeff Walker 4.Shane Tossava 5.Lucas Buck 14-24: 1.Eric Saunders 2.Eric Senk 3.Tim Walker 4.David Merrill 5.Eric Macdonald +25: 1.Thomas Barron 2.James Thompson 3.Nicholas Vaughn 4.Mitch Dervin 5.Gary Doorlag 250A: 1.Matthew Sheafor 2.Brett Wagner 3.Brett Crozier 4.Tyler Phend 5.Ivon Hays 250B: 1.Eric Senk 2.Eric Saunders 3.Eric Macdonald 4.Stephen Ricks 5.Rui Azevedo 250C: 1.Zackary Masch 2.Steven Sweeney 3.Andrew Socolovitch 4.Bradley Smith 5.Sami Sisinger

Austen Hubbard on his way to a 50cc 4-8ss win.

+30: 1.Thomas Barron 2.Donald Baker 3.Gary Doorlag 4.Chad Leonard 5.Raymond Tanguay Jr +35: 1.Donald Baker 2.Ed Hieftje, 3.Curtis Caldwell +40: 1.Ed Hieftje, 2.Matthew Kiser 3.Bart Newman 4.Scott Currie 5.Vaughn Smith +45: 1.Larry Witmer 2.Vaughn Smith 3.Scott Currie 4.Dave Jolin 5.Mark Hetherington 50 4-8 ss: 1.Austen Hubbard 2.Jaiden Taylor 3.Kaden Parmley 4.Cameron Groves 5.Jackson Martin 50Jr: 1.Damon Nadrasik 2.Jaiden Taylor 3.Kaden Parmley 4.Justice Binder 5.Jacob Straley 50Sr: 1.Jett Janowski 2.Daemien Vaughn 3.Jace Bergin 4.Dylan Straley 5.Connor Mccormick +50: 1.Jack Ernsberger 2.Chet Mahito 3.Monty Craven 4.Larry Witmer 5.Randy Frye 50cc Trail 4-8: 1.Nicholas Boyd 2.Gracie Russell 3.Sidney Wagner 4.Cameron Martin 5.Conner Greger +60: 1.William Stephenson 65 7-11: 1.Jacob Edison 2.Hunter Burnham 3.Hunter Braun 4.Brandon Caldwell 5.Jason Felkey 65 7-9: 1.Jett Janowski 2.Braden Groves 3.Jacob Sremba 4.Andrew Ramsey (Pol); 5.Darius Comfort 65 Beg: 1.Jacob Bergonia 2.Robert Clark 3.Chase Hanson 4.Richie Lopez 5.Michael Clark 65 Open: 1.Braden Groves 2.Darius Comfort 3.Cooper Reed 4.Jacob Phipps 5.Andrew Ramsey 85 9-13: 1.Tanner Gray 2.Sean Miller 3.Hunter Burnham 4.Logan Dubbs 5.Brody Bell 85 Beg: 1.Trevor Strauss 85C: 1.Kyle Osmer 2.Alex Lantz

3.Ethan Gibson 4.Nicholas Murphy 5.Brad Badovinac 85Jr: 1.Jacob Edison 2.Bryce Weltin 3.Hunter Burnham 4.Tanner Gray 5.Hunter Braun 85Sr: 1.Jacob Behringer 2.Denver Rigsby 3.Jake Rice 4.Logan Dubbs 5.Sean Miller NonCurrent: 1.Logan Connors 2.Monty Craven Open A: 1.Nicholas Vaughn 2.Brett Wagner 3.Matt Schneider 4.Matthew Sheafor 5.Tyler Phend Open B: 1.Eric Senk 2.Eric Saunders 3.Eric Macdonald 4.Jeremy Sall 5.Rui Azevedo Open C: 1.Zackary Masch 2.Steven Sweeney 3.Ryan Hastings 4.Andrew Socolovitch 5.Aaron Corns Schlby 1: 1.Dillon Finley 2.Travis Knoop 3.Eddie Morris 4.Nicholas Velie 5.Seth Green Schlby 2: 1.Dillon Finley 2.Austin Wagner 3.Cody Siler 4.Travis Knoop 5.Shaine Slone SuperMini: 1.Jacob Behringer 2.Cole Ughetti 3.Jake Rice 4.Lucas Buck 5.Quinton Camp Trailblazer Sr: 1.Damon Manning Vet Sport: 1.Shawn Palade 2.Michael Bladecki 3.Jim Barr 4.Robert Mead Wobbler: 1.Mario Lopez 2.Mario Lopez 3.Bradlee Reynolds 4.Connor Vincent 5.Michael Clancy Women Jr: 1.Lindsay Mason 2.Samantha Hamilton 3.Mikayla Inman Women Sr: 1.Sami Sisinger 2.Nicole Ernsberger Quad 16-29: 1.Caleb Baumann 2.Aaron Levin Quad +30: 1.William Klitchman 2.Tom Sherwood 3.Lee White

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Never trust the weatherman Medaryville, Indiana - April 19 By Don Browning Photos by Nick Zappia

Joey Suges aboard his Yamaha in the 250B class.

eisure Time opened the newly formed Midwest MX Super Series with a perfectly groomed track that had been lightly watered most the night before, by monther nature that is. The riders who showed up Sunday expected a really wet race or possibly a cancellation. The riders were treated to some of the best conditions on a track that demanded great stamina and an aggressive riding style. All the rain in the area missed the track, and the 80% all day rain forecast never materialized. The Open B class started the day with Kawasaki rider Aaron White taking the overall win in the Open B class. This was Aaron’s first race in over a year and on a new bone stock KX450. His other KX450 had major suspension work completed and had been stolen out of his garage just days before the race. Next up was the +30B class. At the drop of the gate Robert Hinch led seven other riders into the first turn with his Kawasaki followed by Yamaha rider, Jason Martin. The duo immediately pulled away from the crowd and by the halfway point Martin had found a way around Hinch for the lead and eventual win. The second moto, Jim Hagenseker aboard an YZ250 two-stroke was the holeshot leader with Hinch and Martin following. BeDillon Ramey working one of the Leisure Time sand corners.

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fore the three riders had cleared the first jump, Hagenseker was passed by Hinch and Martin. The second race pretty much mirrored the first except at the halfway point Hinch seemed to be in better condition and opened a large lead on a fading Martin. After five grueling laps Hinch secured the overall while Martin claimed second. Ralph Suges aboard a Honda CR250 crossed the finish in third, which gave him third place for the day, relegating James Davis who earned a third in moto one to fourth and fourth overall with his Honda. William Reader scored double victories in the Schoolboy and 250B classes on his Yamaha. The 250C class provided the closest racing of the day with Matt Brown and his Yamaha

claiming a very close win in moto one over a southern Indiana rider, Robert Fleckner and his KTM. In the second moto, Devin Oestreich grabbed the lead aboard his Honda after miscues by Brown and Fleckner. At the conclusion of the race, Devin’s 3-1 scores were good enough to secure the overall. Matt earned second overall with a 1-4 tally while John Baer earned a third overall based on his 4-3 moto scores. Fleckner slipped to fourth. The day ended with a lot of exhausted riders who came to the track expecting a wet rainy day but were rewarded with a great sand track that rewards the physically fit rider. Now the riders prepare for round two of the Midwest MX Super Series at Wildcat Creek on May 10th. It isn’t too late to get involved. Results: +30B: 1.R. Hinch 2.J. Martin 3.R. Suges +50: 1.T. Graves Open B: 1.A. White, Kaw, 2.M. Hanley 12-16: 1.W. Reader 2.J. Henson 65Jr: 1.M. Strunk 65Sr: 1.N. Raseta 2.D. Davis 250B: 1.W. Reader 2.J. Suges 3.E. Kidney +40: 1.D. Lindsey 2.T. Graves Open A: 1.D. Caudill 2.B. Williams 250C: 1.D. Oestreich 2.M. Brown 3.J. Baer 4.R. Fleckner Open C: 1.J. Nichols 85 Jr: 1.Z. Malone 2.N. Fleckner 85Sr: 1.J. Gross 2.Mason Brown 14-24: 1.M. Robertson 2.D. Ramey Quad A: 1.T. Riley 2.J. Pollard Quad B 1.D. Westphal 2.T. Johnson 12-16: 1.C. Jeralds 2.Mason Brown 125 2-stk: 1.N. Stedman 2.E. Follmar 3.Ed Follmar Women: 1.O. Martin

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Easter Sunday

Colton Karl grabs the Sportsman B/C-2 moto two holeshot.

Opens MX Season at Aztalan Lake Mills, Wisconsin - April 12 By Dave Hollub

ith the weather forecasters talking about cold, rain, and even some snow in the week leading up to the Aztalan motocross opener, it was starting to feel like a replay of the 2008 season opener that was rained out. Luckily the forecasters were wrong, the week was sunny and dry allowing the track crew to get out and have the track prepped and ready to race on Sunday. Sunrise Sunday morning brought cool temperatures in the mid 30s, but no precipitation making the 460 entries a very happy group. The track was nearly perfect, and as the day went on the temperature heated up as did the racing action. First class out was Peewee Senior, and when the gate dropped Dylan Densow blasted out onto the track to take the holeshot with Eddie Norred half a bike length back. By the end of lap two Norred was gaining some 32 CYCLE USA, May 2009

breathing room while Densow now had to fight off both Peter Paddock and Dane Klinger. Norred continued his pace to take the checkers while Paddock slid into second with Klinger claiming third. The second moto holeshot was a repeat as Densow again was first onto the track with Norred alongside. Norred was quick to move into the lead. Dylan Broberg was charging hard and kept the two leaders in his sites looking for any chance to take the lead. On lap two, just after the tunnel jump Norred went down. As Densow passed him Norred was remounting his bike and quickly back into the chase. Norred quickly caught up to Densow and dove inside to pass back into the lead. Norred held on for the moto win and the overall with a 1/1 finish. Densow (4/2) took second overall with Klinger (3/4) finishing up the top three. Next up was Peewee Junior, and Dennis Gritzmacher grabbed a big holeshot over the rest of the pack. By the end of lap one Gritzmacher was in the lead with Brennan Wages

close, looking for a chance to move out front. A great battle was developing for third place as Dylan Duclos fought hard to hold both Braden Warner and James Schmeling back. Warner was able to fight his way past Duclos as they passed the scoring tower but Duclos quickly passed him back. On lap four Warner came off the tunnel jump hard and moved past Duclos into third while Schmeling slid through before Duclos was able to close the door. Wages was quick to grab the moto two holeshot followed by Gritzmacher and Schmeling. Wages looked to be hard to beat this moto until on lap two in the barn section he bobbled enough to let Gritzmacher take over the lead followed by Schmeling and Warner. By the end of lap three Wages was back into second. Gritzmacher was able to cruise to the finish and take the overall win while Wages (2/2) was second and Schmeling (4/3) was third overall.

Brennan Marshall in Sportsman B/C-1

Unlimited A class gave the first glimpse of this season’s crop of A riders, and the outlook is very exciting. When the gate dropped Jason Erdmann was the fastest out onto the track with Ryan Hughson less than a bike length back. By the time the pack hit the plateau on lap one Hughson was in the lead with Erdmann and Matthew McGrath right behind. On lap two Erdmann bobbled in the west end and McGrath moved into second. While all this was going on Joseph Dretzka was flying through the pack from a last place start, and by the second time over the plateau he was in a solid third place. Dretzka moved into second in the barn section and started chasing Hughson for the lead. On lap four McGrath stalled his bike and Benjamin Carlson rode by into third. The running order stayed Hughson, Dretzka, and Carlson to the checkers for moto one. The moto two holeshot was again Erdmann’s, but this time Carlson was right there with him. Hughson was third followed closely by Dretzka. Before lap one was over Dretzka had moved up into second followed closely by Carlson. Hughson made his move on lap three and grabbed third place with Cesar Vega now in fourth. On lap four in the west sand section Dretzka passed Erdmann for the lead which he held to the checkers. Dretzka’s 2/1 finish gave him the overall with Hughson (1/3) grabbing second and Erdmann (4/2) third. Dretzka later commented, “The track was good, and the traction was great. The ground was still a little frozen so there were still some clumps but overall it was pretty good. First moto I ended up last in the holeshot and I was able to come back strong, I just couldn’t get the guy at the end. In the second moto luckily there was a slick spot out there and the guy got a little wobbly and I went by, so it worked out. I need to thank Sportland 2 and my dad, thanks.” In Senior +50 the holeshot went to Suzuki mounted Phil Berndt with Allen Brhely right on is rear wheel. By the time everyone was heading over the plateau it was Brhely out front with Berndt and Greg Niles pushing him hard. On lap three as they passed the start straight Edward Mehring was reeling in Niles. Berndt was able to make a pass on Brhely for the lead as they jumped the double after the start straight and Niles was still holding off all of Mehring’s pass attempts. The finish order was Berndt, Brhely, and Niles. Moto two was once again Berndt’s in the holeshot but before they jumped the first double on the track Brhely caught enough traction to take away the lead. Niles was holding down third place but this time it was Daniel Glowacki chasing him. On lap three in the west end Glowacki passed Niles and as the leaders jumped the plateau Berndt took the lead. Brhely rode hard but just couldn’t find the opening to make the pass before the finish. Lap four had Mehring charging hard and he was able to get past Niles to finish fourth. The overall win went to Berndt (1/1) with Brhely (2/2) second and Mehring (4/4) claiming third. Sportsman B/C was large enough to again be split into two gates, and in division two Dan Hruby out powered everyone into the first CYCLE USA, May 2009

50Jr waits for the start of their second moto.

corner. Joshua Philbrick was quick to take over the lead before the pack jumped the plateau on lap one. Hruby soon had Kody Kamm and Colton Karl pressuring him. Kamm made his move in the barn section and put his sites on Philbrick and the lead. Hruby battled hard with Karl but eventually Karl won out with the pass. Philbrick and Kamm had a running battle going as they pushed hard, and the gap back to third place quickly grew to about eight seconds. At the end of lap three Kamm was in the lead which he held to the checkers. The holeshot in moto two went to Karl on his Honda with KTM mounted Kamm ready to move up. By the halfway point in lap one it was Kamm in the lead with Philbrick following and then Karl third. Once again the two leaders distanced themselves from the pack while Karl had to hold off challenges

Jordan Martz was flying in 85Jr.

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from Jacob Luginbuhl. Kamm (1/1) ended up taking the overall, with Philbrick (2/2) second and Karl (3/3) holding on for third. Lites C split two was full of fast up and coming riders and in moto one it was Derek Denruiter grabbing the holeshot with Ryan Weber less than a bike length behind. Denruiter held the lead all the way to the finish but Weber was quickly +50 class winner challenged by Matt LaFon, who got by in Phil Berndt at the plateau jump. the east section. Denruiter took the win with LaFon second and Weber third. The second moto holeshot went to Denruiter while a corner crash held up most of the pack. Both LaFon and Cody Horvat were able to get around the downed rider without much delay as they went on to chase Denruiter. On the first trip over the plateau it was Denruiter in the lead with LaFon, Blake Parsell, and then Horvat. LaFon was closing in on Denruiter and on lap two, and just before the freeway section found a big enough opening to get by into the lead. Despite being pushed hard, LaFon held on for the moto win. Parsell looked like he was going to take third with a great ride but a problem ended his day on lap four moving a hard charging Weber into a third place finish.

LaFon (2/1) took the overall, while Denruiter (1/2) had to settle for second and Weber (3/3) finished up the top three. The Senior +45 class had eighteen riders on the line, and first to the holeshot corner was Frank Dunn with Jeff Ramsay close behind. As they went over the plateau on lap one Dunn was still up front with Phil Berndt second and Mike Boyden third. In the barn section Jonathan Hyde was on the throttle and by the time everyone was starting lap two he had moved to second from a fifth place start. Jeff Ramsay was holding onto third with Berndt looking for a chance to pass. Midway through lap three Hyde slipped past Dunn for the lead. On lap four as they went through the sand on the west end Ramsay passed Dunn for second place. Moto one ended up Hyde, Ramsay, and then Dunn. The moto two holeshot went to Ramsay with Boyden in second. Dunn charged hard and by the time he went over the plateau he was in the lead with Berndt right behind. In the barn section Ramsay and Hyde slipped past Berndt and both were gunning for Dunnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hold on the lead. As Dunn hit the plateau on lap two it was Hyde with the little extra as he jumped past, and into the lead. The sand by the barn gave Ramsay the edge he was looking for as he passed Dunn to take over second. In the end it was Hyde (1/1) on top of the podium followed by Ramsay and Dunn. In the Open A first moto Vaughn Mays pushed his Yamaha around the holeshot with

James Schmeling (100) and Braden Warner battle in 50Jr .

Jason Erdmann on the outside. Matthew Menzer was quick to jump in and by the time the class was a half lap into the moto it was Menzer out front and Ryan Hughson second and Matthew McGrath third. Hughson pushed Menzer all moto to the finish. McGrath had his hands full keeping Benjamin

Carlson behind him. On lap three Aaron Lehr found an opening and slid by both riders for third. In moto two it was Mays around the holeshot first again with Menzer following. Mays looked to be on a mission to make up for his first moto sixth place finish as he Pope

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Aztalan Results: started putting some breathing room between Lites A: 1.Matthew Menzer 2.Cesar Vega 3.Ryan himself and the pack. Menzer was running in Hughson 4.Vaughn Mays 5.Robert Loire second but Hughson was making sure he didLites B: 1.Kody Kamm 2.Sam Long 3.Brandon n’t get a chance to relax, pushing Menzer all Pope 4.Jonathan Hartman 5.Dillon Kau Lites C/1: 1.Zachary Masch 2.Jake Angove 3.Branthe way from start to finish. As lap three was don Marescalco 4.Ryan Hinners 5.Wes Martin starting Erdmann found the edge to slip into fourth. McGrath now Brennan Wages on his had a new threat from Jacob Old- way to a second enburg. As they battled, they overall in 50Jr. kept pace with Erdmann, and on lap four Oldenburg made the pass putting him right behind Erdmann. Oldenburg stuck a wheel in a couple times but just couldn’t find the traction to move past Erdmann. Menzer’s (1/2) finishes were good enough to grab the overall while Hughson (2/3) claimed second. After the racing was finished Aztalan Cycle Club President Harvey Schave commented: “What a great day. Last weekend they were predicting four days of rain and that changed Monday. It turned out great. I have to thank everyone for coming out, the Lites C/2: 1.Matt LaFon 2.Derek Denruiter 3.Ryan workers, the racers and the spectators for Weber 4.Mike Merkt 5.Ian Malinowski coming out and giving up their Easter. Next Sports B/C/1: 1.Jonathan Hartman 2.Aaron Koch month we have a practice on Saturday. The 3.Dillon Kau 4.Joshua Marescalco 5.Brennan Marshall gates will open at 7am Saturday, and practice Sports B/C/2: 1.Kody Kamm 2.Joshua Philbrick will be 9 to 2. Then on Sunday we will have 3.Colton Karl 4.Jacob Luginbuhl 5.Nick kindler the race. Thanks again to everyone.” Open A: 1.Matthew Menzer 2.Ryan Hughson

mann Open B: 1.Colton Karl 2.Brad Flament 3.Jacob Luginbuhl 4.Jesse Wunderlich 5.Jamin Ramsay Open C: 1.Zachary Masch 2.Ryan Cox 3.Ryan Kau 4.Jacob Price 5.Jake Kaiser Women: 1.Kirsten Raemisch 2.Kaylen Pellmann 3.Dawn Edwards 4.Haylee Marescalco 5.Brittany Curelo Unlimited A: 1.Joseph Dretzka 2.Ryan Hughson 3.Jason Erdmann 4.Cesar Vega 5.Dennis Roushia +25A: 1.Keith Degrand 2.Karter Busse 3.Jason Warner 4.Jeff Bennett 5.Thomas Dretzka +25B: 1.Paul Harding 2.Kevin Kruchten 3.Joshua Kiselicka 4.Gabe Kohlmeyer 5.Donald Zantow +30B: 1.Brad Flament 2.Dwight Ingalls 3.Jim Beckman 4.Bill Hernke 5.Kevin Kruchten +35A: 1.Marc Ottenad 2.Jason Warner 3.Frank Weiss 4.Brian McCanna 5.John Stewart +40: 1.Frank Weiss 2.Dwight Ingalls 3.Bill Dennis 4.Robert Raduenz 5.Jonathon Hyde +45: 1.Jonathan Hyde 2.Jeff Ramsay 3.Frank Dunn 4.Phil Berndt 5.Wayne Slagle +50: 1.Phil Berndt 2.Allen Brhely 3.Edward Mehring 4.Greg Niles 5.Daniel Glowacki 50Jr: 1.Dennis Gritzmacher 2.Brennan Wages 3.James Schmeling 4.Braden Warner 5.Dylan Duclos 50Sr: 1.Eddie Norred 2.Dylan Densow 3.Dane Klinger 4.Pete Paddock 5.Dylan Broberg Mini 65: 1.Tyler Willing 2.Jamison Duclos 3.Chad Boss 4.Eddie Norred Jr. 5.Tristin Tonet 85Jr: 1.Tyler Willing 2.Jamison Duclos 3.Chad Boss 4.Tristin Tonet 5.Jordan Martz 85 Sr: 1.Colton Greaves 2.Jacob Boss 3.Jacob Vaness 4.Brandon Clifford 5.Justin Wolf 125Jr: 1.Kody Kamm 2.Brandon Pope 3.Colton Greaves 4.Sam Long 5.Adam Reek

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Wet Crossroads Qualifier Mason, Illinois - April 18-19 By James Pinckard

hen Nadine opened Crossroads MX Park to host races she thought it would be a lot of things, but on this weekend it was a dream maker. Every racer who ever crosses a starting gate dreams what it would be like to race Supercross and Nationals. Then they all dream of going to the biggest amateur event in the world, the Annual National championship at Loretta Lynn’s Dude ranch in Hurricane Mills, TN. Riders from twentyone states made the journey to Mason, IL for a chance to advance in the qualifying process. The weather on Saturday was a dream come true with the track rough, and picture perfect conditions. On Sunday the weather turned into a nightmare for some as rain started to fall Saturday night, leaving the track deep in mud and the vehicles in the pits having to be towed out with a dozer! I want to say hats off to all the riders who rode, they have the heart of a champion. Some of the riders coming off the track, you could see nothing but a smile, knowing they are one step closer to their dream. All those moving on to the regional’s “Good Luck!” On Saturday, the biggest class of the day was the Super Mini 1 with forty riders on the line. In the first moto it was Suzuki rider Jace Owen taking the win with Honda rider Colin Thomas second and Logan Karnow third on his KTM. In the second moto Owen again took the win for the overall. Second went to

fellow Suzuki rider Colton Ford, who after 85cc Mod 12-13 winner Colby Morse. a DNF in the first moto left him nineteenth overall. Third for the moto went to Thomas for second overall followed by Karnow for third overall. The true excitement came on Sunday. We all know mud can change the outcome of races as much as any other factor. I’m sure if you asked the winners of the classes they would disagree, and would say it was pure skill. One rider who may be right about that is Mike Wargo who rode in the 450B modified class. Wargo got a bad start while Kawasaki rider Bogen Cochran from Georgia was out front, and looking like he would take the win. Wargo steadily worked, and made his way past Alex Burester and Yamaha rider Cody Carter. Then in the last corner he got to the inside of Cochran and made the pass. With the stupid “Lead” law in effect it was great for me to see one of the biggest classes of the day was 65cc ModRhodes 5.Jaden Farris ified. Brandon Gourley made the trip from 51cc Stk 7-8: 1.Michael Hick 2.Lance Kobusch Indiana worthwhile taking the win over 3.Logan Leitzel 4.Robert Compton 5.Devin KusOhio’s rider Bryce Miller and South Carolina mider KTM rider Cole Mattison.

Riders from twenty-one states made the journey to Mason...

Results 4/18: 250A: 1.Steven Squire 2.Billy Larson 3.Dalton Foerster 4.Justin Freund 5.Derek Leist 250B: 1.Bogen Cochran 2.Dillon Huddleston 3.Christopher Antolak 4.Mitch Koebele 5.Logan Mattingly 51cc Stk: 1.Chase Yentzer 2.A J Wrobel 3.Alyssa Cole 4.Mason

Mike Wargo passing Bogen Cochran in the 250B class.

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Thomas 3.David Howard 4.Nate Mcleese 85 Stk 9-11: 1.Jeremy Hand 2.Robert Vall 3.Shelby Peterson 4.Gaige Wallace 5.Brandon Gourley Women : 1.Brianna Mahon 2.Rebecca Sheets 3.Kristy Adams 4.Meghan Jordan 5.Kelsi Wathen 450A: 1.Derek Leist 2.Steven Squire 3.Justin Freund 4.Jacob Lustig 5.Cole Taylor 450B: 1.Dillon Huddleston 2.Roy Barrios 3.Tucker Thrower 4.Bogen Cochran 5.Cody Mohler 125-250 Open: 1.Jarett Pesci 2.Tucker Thrower 3.Neil Borgic 4.Michael Bidus 5.Lucas Lowe 65 Open 7-11: 1.Chase Sexton 2.Tanner Chada 3.Dawson Ryker 4.Ren Dazey 5.Nick Harris

Even in the muddy second day, there was plenty of close racing 51cc Stk 4-6: 1.Landon Rapp 2.Jace Kessler 3.Jackson Thomas 4.Chase Yentzer 5.Preston Prather Super Mini 1 12-15: 1.Jace Owen 2.Colin Thomas 3.Logan Karnow 4.Cole Heath 5.David Howard 65cc Stk 7-9: 1.Chase Sexton 2.Hayden Justice 3.Carter Gordon 4.Michael Hick 5.Chandler Stumler 65 10-11: 1.Brandon Gourley 2.Trentin Herrington

3.Bryce Miller 4.Grant Blackburn 5.Chance Trigalet Girls 11-15: 1.Jessica Litherland 2.Cierra Busby 3.Morgan Bates 4.Shelby Quast 5.Kelsi Wathen 250C Stk: 1.Derek Fowler 2.Mike Rickman 3.Jordan Chisum 4.Jordan Brewer 5.Derrick Boyd 85cc Stk 12-13: 1.Colton Ford 2.Cole Heath 3.Koby Conrad 4.Colby Morse 5.Davis Uphoff Super Mini 2 14-16: 1.Logan Karnow 2.Colin

Results 4/19: 250A Pro Spt: 1.Kody Hamer 2.Billy Larson 3.Steven Squire 4.Jordan Durham 5.Kyle Porter 250B Mod: 1.Bogen Cochran 2.Dillan Black 3.Cody Mahannah 4.Andrew Rutledge 5.Roy Huddleston 250C: 1.Derrick Boyd 2.Josh Wallis 3.Trey Clark 4.Dillon Myers 5.CJ Bertagnolli 450 Pro Spt: 1.Jordan Durham 2.Jacob Justig 3.Derek Leist 4.Billy Larsen 5.Cole Taylor 450B Mod: 1.Michael Wargo 2.Bogen Cochran 3.Cody Carter 4.Alex Buerster 5.Mitch Koebele 450C: 1.Mike Rickman 2.Jordan Chisum 3.Donald Hope 4.Andrew Truhlar 5.Mike Milewski +25: 1.Donald Hope 2.Cody Rogers 3.Garritt Vallandingham 4.Chris Snidle 5.Michael Wargo +35: 1.Kenneth Hemper 2.Eric Trigalet 3.Mike Sullivan 4.Billy Chisum +40: 1.Gregg Farris +45: 1.Russell Narzinski 65cc Mod: 1.Brandon Gourley 2.Cole Mattison 3.Chance Trigalet 4.Trentin Herrington 85cc Mod 9-11: 1.Jeremy Hand 2.Trentin Herrington 3.Shelby Peterson 4.Blake Miller 5.Gaige Wallace 85cc Mod12-13: 1.Colby Morse 2.Cole Heath 3.Colton Ford 4.Darren Walsh 5.Zachary Loehr Schlby 12-16: 1.Michael Anderson 2.Jarett Pesci 3.Eric Goodson 4.Lucas Lowe 5.Dakota Blakeney Schlby 14-16: 1.Eric Goodson 2.Michael Anderson 3.Lucas Lowe 4.Jarett Pesci 5.Dakota Keller

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Horton, Malatia top Megacross opener Mendota, Illinois - April 11

he 2009 Megacross season started off with a bang, not to mention 370 plus entries. Any time you get in the first early spring event, it is a good start, much less when the riders come out in big numbers. Even though the temps dropped into the low thirties by the end of the night, the racing was great, and a super sign of what should be another great season in Mendota. The track was left pretty much untouched from last year. All fresh, well groomed and watered, but the more significant changes will be worked in as the season rolls on. This seemed just fine with the riders, many of them fresh out of winter hibernation... hitting the track for the first time in ‘09. After all the heat races were finished, Quad A was first out for the main events. After a re-start, Jason Wehrli squeezed to the inside taking the holeshot with Jeremy Beetz and Justin Medine right on his rear fender through the opening lap. By the second lap they had started to gap the others, and also open a few quad lengths between each other. As they ran through the remaining laps, the closest race developed over forth. Derick Skaggs was under the gun big time from fellow Honda rider Jon VenJohn. The two went side by side several times, each time Skaggs managed to hold off the attempts. At the checkered flag the top five all held their positions, with VenJohn still rubbing fenders with Skaggs, unable to move up. Wehrli was quite happy with his opening event win. “Once I got out there I was good. I got a great holeshot and the quad was running really good. I won the A class championship last year and I’m fully looking to do it again this year, so this is a good start.” Beetz after finishing second, “the goal was to get out front because you know this

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Roy Horton won both the 250 and Open A classes.

will be a tight race. This was my first race of the season, so it is good to run up front and know I’m at speed with everyone. I live right here in Mendota so I will be here at every event if possible.” The 50Sr riders always seem to draw spectators to the edge of the track, and tonight had plenty of action from the little guys. Robert Copenharve took the lead out of the first turn. Tyler Collins and Nolan Dickinson were a close second and third early. Half way through the first lap, Dickinson came to a stop in the track as he threw the chain on his KTM, ending his evening. Working up from fifth to take over third by the second lap, Tyler Evensen was on a mission. At the same time

leader Copenharve was struggling with a bike that was bogging terribly off the bottom. It was impressive that he kept the bike moving at all, not to mention in the lead. Evensen quickly pulled into second and pushed the leader at every opportunity. It finally paid off on the last lap when Copenharve’s bike caused him to lose just enough speed entering the long straight, and Evensen took over and held the lead for the win. Collins finished third as Shane Reilly worked up to forth, having came all the way up from a mid-pack start. The Supermini class was very fast as may be expected, holding many of the sport’s future top riders. Robbie Hyson got a great jump off the gate but went just a little wide in the first turn, and that was all the opening Maxx Malatia needed to take over. From there, as fast as the other riders were, no one could run the same pace as Malatia. He pulled a small lead right away, and then went untouched right to the checkered flag. Hyson rode a great race to finish second, also leaving the action behind him. Jordan Mackiewicz started in third, and was dropped to forth at the end of the opening lap as Logan Skaggs railed The cold evening didn’t the outside of one of slow the 50cc riders one bit. Mendota’s big berms to

A portion of the night’s quad riders wait for practice.

make a long line work. Two laps later, Joey Fortune moved up to forth, setting the final running order for the top five in the sixteen rider class. Talk about fast racing... the 250A class was stacked, as were all the A classes. Sixteen fast guys on a stadium style track, and this on night when there wasn’t any contingency. It just goes to show these riders will follow a successful series with tough competition. In the heat race, Tommy Hofmaster

won leading Johnathan Six, Roy Horton and James Garrett across the line. Daniel Sanders had the hot hand at the start of the main leading for about a half lap before Justin Kelly pushed by, putting his Honda into the lead. Horton was right there in third with a string of fast guys juggling behind him. Kyle White was forth, and by the end of the first lap Hofmaster had worked up to fifth, not getting the start he had hoped for. Sanders slid back to forth as Hofmaster

moved by in the second lap. Horton jumped past Kelly to take the lead at the same time. A lap later, and Hofmaster used the back triple to make yet another spectacular pass, getting to the inside of Kelly for second. From there, he went right after Horton. Hofmaster was clearing a large triple each lap, coming so close to making a pass, but Horton held him off each time. In the last lap they ran side by side, swapping spots in the bowl turns a

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couple times before the checkered flag gave Horton the big win. Horton was pumped after getting the win, “Its a little cool out here tonight, but me and Tommy definitely had a good race out there. We both worked up, and we have been racing together for a long time, so it was a lot of fun with him. He got me on the last lap, but I had enough to get him back. I needed that win money for school... being broke may have helped. Nielsen Enterprises and 4PR Racing are really helping me out again this year. I’m going to race a lot of these local events this year and make it a fun summer.” Hofmaster, “I kind of started around midpack and had to get by a few guys early. It was pretty cool, you would pass someone and have them come right back at you. When Roy and I got into the 1-2 spots, it went down to the last lap. I went in on him, then he got me back, but it was a good race. That jump in the back is pretty big, and you need to grab an extra gear. I’m not sure it is faster, and it is a pretty hard landing, but fun to jump. My recently taking the job at EVS Sports will have me around at more of the local events when I can fit it in.” Burton Lavens had DGY backed Jason Kloptowsky keep him honest in the +30A class, but right from the start he was in the lead and he never let it go. In the end he put his Yamaha in the top spot, starting the new season where he left of so often in the vet classes last year. Everett Dahlberg finished third in both the heat and main events.

The +30B class had twenty riders... well actually nineteen motocross guys, and then one rider that is far more recognizable dodging trees at District 17 enduro events. Troy Quest took the main event holeshot and led until the first fast straight when Jason Coleman held it on just a little longer, out breaking him into the corner for the lead. Coleman held the lead to take the win, riding a flawless moto. D17 Enduro Director Ryan Moss was running third, and in the second lap he slid by Quest for second. Soon after, Scott Holmes, also on the move took over third and started trying to get around the woods guy for the runner-up spot. Moss rode smart and finished second while Jason Wehrli won the large Quad A class.

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Holmes, Quest, and Brian Goodin rounded out the top five. Coleman hadn’t been around for a while, and even though he was a little out of breath, it was obvious that he was happy with his ride. “It went pretty good tonight, it is my first race back after six years. I’m out of shape, but it was good to get the win and have a lot of fun.” We asked Moss about his jumping over to the motocross side of the sport. “This is just something different to try. My boy likes doing it, so I thought I would come out and have some fun seeing if an enduro guy could hold his own at this. I took the lights off the bike figuring having a few of these guys racing

against, and maybe getting beat by a bike with brush guards and the computer was enough. Gerhard has a safe enough track here that an enduro guy can come and give it a shot and have a blast, even after twenty some years of riding the woods. It is fun doing this, but you aren’t getting me out of the woods, nothing beats that (laughing).” Maxx Malatia ended his evening with a three wins. “Supermini went pretty well for me. 14-24 was tough with Hammond and Reese Miller. In this last race (250B), again Matt Hammond was there giving me some pressure, but it went well for me winning all three. With Suzuki contingency now and the DGY money if I get on the podium, we will be able to hit more races this year. We’ll still do these events, and then more outdoors as well. 4PR Suspension is helping also so it should be a good year.” Nick Wallace was simply flying in the 65Sr class, and then backed it up with a win in 85Jr. “It went really good out there. The track is a lot of fun and you can jump a lot of the jumps on a 60. I raced here a lot last year, and it is always nice. The people are nice, and it is always like that here.”

Tyler Evensen pulled off a last lap pass to win 50Sr.

Megacross Results: 125cc: 1.Reese Miller 2.Justin Kelly 3.Matt Mellott 4.Tony Spizzirri 5.Jeremy Pogliano 14-24: 1.Maxx Malatia 2.Matt Hammond 3.Reese Miller 4.Collin Licastro 5.Kyle Entwistle +25A: 1.Tom Hofmaster 2.Jason Kloptowsky 3.Burton Lavens 4.Everett Dahlberg 5.Paul Gerke +25B: 1.Zeno Molteni 2.Jesse Keith 3.Alec Marshall 4.Gary Smith 5.Leland Bragg 250A: 1.Roy Horton 2.Tom Hofmaster 3.Justin Kelly 4.Daniel Sanders 5.Kyle White 250B: 1.Maxx Malatia 2.Matt Hammond 3.Kyle Entwistle 4.Jake Baker 5.Dade Noones 250C: 1.Andrew Trumlar 2.Garrett Mitchell 3.Zach Hochstatter 4.Randy Mclaughlin 5.Conner Robinson 250C2: 1.Blake Copeland 2.Zach Ronbout 3.Seth Kuss 4.Alex Kahne 5.Derek Lukosus +30A: 1.Burton Lavens 2.Jason Kloptowsky 3.Everett Dahlberg 4.David Hayes 5.Eric Trigglet +30B: 1.Jason Coleman 2.Ryan Moss 3.Scott Holmes 4.Troy Quest 5.Brian Goodin +35: 1.Burton Lavens 2.Everett Dahlberg 3.Chad Stanko 4.David Hayes 5.Eric Trigglet +40: 1.Scott Holmes 2.Larry Dean Bank 3.Jason Dollas 4.David Henry 5.David Thomas Quad A: 1.Jason Wehrli 2.Jeremy Beetz 3.Justin Medine 4.Derick Skaggs 5.Jon Ven John Quad B: 1.Kyle Hall 2.Seth Fligge 3.Adam Koehler 4.Morgan Carter 5.Blake Kinney Quad C: 1.Charles Torres 2.James Rumple 3.Shawn Parpart 4.Nick Sturwold 5.Joseph

Vindchi 50Jr: 1.Nico Wallace 2.CJ Kuhter 3.Travis Wilkinson 4.Radko Tomko 50Sr: 1.Tyler Evensen 2.Robert Copenharve 3.Tyler Collins 4.Shane Reilly 5.Tyler Rohl 50cc 4-8: 1.Nolan Dickinson 2.Garrett Ward 3.Travis Wilkinson 4.Radko Tomko 5.Richard Hintzsche 65Jr: 1.Anthony Wallace 2.Jarred Berggren 3.Dylan Boyd 4.Robert Copenharve 5.Noah Taylor 65Sr: 1.Nick Wallace 2.Danielle Grigoletti 3.Charles Trigglet 4.Jacob Pogliano 5.Keagan Cook 65cc Beg: 1.Dillon DiIorio 2.CJ Kuhter 3.Garrett Ward 4.Jacob Wain 5.Cameron Poces 85Jr: 1.Nick Wallace 2.Anthony Wallace 3.Mitch Cerda 4.Dylan Boyd 5.Joshua Seibert 85Sr: 1.Robbie Hyson 2.Chad Jeralds 3.Logan Skaggs 4.Jordan Mackiewicz 5.Blake Copeland Girls: 1.Danielle Grigoletti 2.Lanaea Malak 3.Kayla Miller 4.Kelly Christman 5.Alexandra Kassal Open A: 1.Roy Horton 2.Derek Whitney 3.Tom Hofmaster 4.Jared Schudel 5.Justin Baker Open B: 1.Matt Hammond 2.Dade Noones 3.Zeno Molteni 4.Denny Morsch 5.Kyler Hyde Open C: 1.Blake Copeland 2.Garrett Mitchell 3.Andrew Trumlar 4.Seth Kuss 5.Randy Mclaughlin Super Mini: 1.Maxx Malatia 2.Robbie Hyson 3.Logan Skaggs 4.Joey Fortune 5.Jordan Mackiewicz Women: 1.April Roper 2.Shelby Miller 3.Elisa Lunde 4.Kimberly Chandler 5.Lanaea Malak

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Travis Prier #50, Sam Tinkey #174 and Keanan Tinkey #175 battled the entire moto in Sunday’s 85Jr class.

New Hartford Season Opener New Hartford, Iowa - April 18/19 By Mark Bonnell Photos by Missi Thede

ew Hartford Racing’s season opener proved to be another great one with excellent weather and a great rider turnout. Nearly 400 entries came out to see this year’s facility improvements and to share in a great weekend of racing to kick off the 2009 season. A tradition that has gone on longer than most of the racers have been alive once again took place at the longest running Motocross

track in the state of Iowa. That tradition is one that involves families and friends getting together at the Rambling Wheels/ New Hartford Racing club grounds for one of the season’s first races. This year’s opener was no exception with riders from three states doing their best to get back to the racing they have been dreaming about all winter. Their dreams couldn’t have been much better than the way the day turned out on Saturday. While it wasn’t overly warm, it was just right for racing. The track was well prepped and ready for everyone. It did drizzle a little off and on

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throughout the day, but it never really rained until just after the final moto, as if it was planned perfectly. The +30A class proved to be one of the most exciting. When the riders made their way around the left hand corner and over the new start area jump, it was Todd Walton, Terry Chumbley and Barry Ream who were out front with Scott Mericle and the Palmer brothers not far behind. As the riders made their way around the track for the first lap, Chad Chyma, Rob Palmer and Kevin Palmer had made their way towards the front of the pack. Walton moved into the lead by the end of the first lap with Mericle close behind. Rob Palmer had managed to work his way into a very solid third place while Chyma and Kevin Palmer rounded out the top five. Ream and Bradly Hepp were on the move on lap two and quickly made it a four man battle for fourth. The four riders were all within five seconds for the next two and a half laps. At the end of the moto, Walton had built up a nice lead and crossed the finish line ten seconds ahead of Mericle. Rob Palmer finished a couple of seconds behind with Chyma and Kevin Palmer rounding out the top five. The start of the second moto looked almost like the first, except this time David Kennon was near the front. By the end of the first lap, Walton and Mericle had worked their way to the front of the group and started to pull away. Rob Palmer once again found himself in third place, looking determined to stay there as he put an end to a second lap charge

Chad Chyma held his second place overall finish in +30A Sunday.

by Ream. Things stayed pretty much the same for the last two laps with the exception of Hepp’s late moto charge into fifth place. Walton took the day’s win with a 1-1 score ahead of Mericle’s 2-2 score. Rob Palmer’s 3-3 earned him a solid third place finish. The weekend saw many other great races and multiple class winners including; Todd Walton, Dave Doster, Bobby Hansen, Gavin Faith, Cody Breeden, Conrad Schipper, Hunter Utsler, Sam Tinkey, Travis Prier, Levi Gansz, and Joshua Staudt. Be sure to make New Hartford Racing’s only other weekend of motocross racing this year on September 19th and 20th. Results, Saturday April 18th: 125: 1.Jake Moore 2.Reese Iversen 3.Mark Bonnell 4.Michael Burkey 5.David Weaver +25A: 1.Todd Walton 2.Austin Raubs 3.Scott Mericle 4.Robert Palmer 5.Chad Chyma +25B/C: 1.Dave Doster 2.Travis Bowers 3.Randy Henry 4.Daniel Tafolla 5.Dustin Knight +30A: 1.Todd Walton 2.Scott Mericle 3.Robert Palmer 4.Barry Ream 5.Bradly Hepp +30B/C: 1.Dave Doster 2.Travis Bowers 3.Matt Morris 4.George Stish 5.Alex Graham +40B/C: 1.Matt Morris 2.George Stish 3.Alan Wolf 4.Anthony Gage 5.Craig Dostal 250C: 1.Conrad Schipper 2.Nolan Dreeshan 3.Matt Banks 4.Kevin Goette 5.Mike Willsher 250A: 1.Gavin Faith 2.Todd Walton 3.Louie Reuskens 4.Michael Steven 5.Dustin Pirie 65Jr: 1.Scki Rodites 2.Hunter Utsler 3.Aubrey Sarchett 4.Tyler Miller 5.Cole Walch 250B: 1.Bobby Hanson 2.Dylan Thomas 3.Ryan Kennon 4.Racer Hulin 5.John Martens 50Sr: 1.Hunter Utsler 2.Drew Lubka 3.Ruger Brown 4.Cole Walch 5.Colby Roskop 85Jr: 1.Sam Tinkey 2.Travis Prier 3.Keanan Tinkey 4.Brian Neuenkirk 5.Hanna Hunt Schl By: 1.Bobby Hanson 2.Conrad Schipper 3.Chase Ellingson 4.Jacob Salisbury 5.Chris Friesth 65Sr: 1.Travis Prier 2.Bryce Mclaud 3.Haylee Peterman 4.Cody Hocken 5.Bradley Gustafson 14-24B/C: 1.Tyler Fennerman 2.Curtis Boekemeier 3.Dylan Thomas 4.Derik Thomas 5.Dylan Richardson

Unlimited A: 1.Gavin Faith 2.Aaron King 3.Jake Liekweg 4.Jed Seeman 5.Justin Vanmaaren Women: 1.Rochelle Charnowski 2.Nicole Weis 3.Kayla Allers 4.Hailee Mcdonald 5.Keshia Cooke 50Jr: 1.Deegan Hepp (Pol); 2.Matthew Hykel 3.Alec Staudt 4.Eli Hoversten 5.Ethan Milder 50 XR-JR-PW: 1.Preston Peters 2.Gage Mclaud 3.Eli Hoversten Open B: 1.Tommy Beekhan 2.Ryan Kennon 3.Dane Miller 4.Tyler Fennerman 5.Dylan Richardson. Super Mini: 1.Cody Breeden 2.Tyler Sarchett 3.Chase Conis 4.Taylor Simons 5.Mason Clendenen 85Sr: 1.Cody Breeden 2.Blake Halstead 3.Taylor Simons 4.Mason Clendenen 5.Alex Corkery +40A: 1.Daniel Breeden 2.Barry Ream 3.Bryant Ward 4.Terry Chumbley 5.Larry Bever Open A: 1.Gavin Faith 2.Nick Nelson 3.Austin Raubs 4.Jake Liekweg 5.Jed Seeman Open C: 1.Conrad Schipper 2.Mike Willsher 3.Kyle Schleuger 4.Matt Banks 5.Ryan Boland NonCurrent: 1.Joshua Staudt 2.Jordan Apel

+30B/C: 1.Reed Harris 2.Travis Bowers 3.John Cooke 4.Nicole Weis 5.Jay Bohm +40B/C: 1.Russ Mullinnix 2.Alan Wolf 3.Erwin Clark 4.Tom Cox 250C: 1.Conrad Schipper 2.Matt Banks 3.Cole Hood 4.Jordan Rozmus 5.Ryan Boland 250A: 1.Gavin Faith 2.Todd Walton 3.Shane Gailey 4.Matt Johnson 5.David Powell 65Jr: 1.Scki Rodites 2.Hunter Utsler 3.Tyler Miller 250B: 1.Eljah Karns 2.Levi Gansz 3.Brian Jestrab 4.Kyle Grell 5.Nathan Gleason 50Sr: 1.Hunter Utsler 2.Ruger Brown 3.Adrian Russell 85Jr: 1.Sam Tinkey 2.Travis Prier 3.Keanan Tinkey 4.Hanna Hunt 5.Brian Neuenkirk SchlBoy: 1.Kevin Goette 2.Jacob Salisbury 3.Nathyn Trenary 4.Brad Gilbertson 5.Chase Ellingson 65Sr: 1.Travis Prier 2.Haylee Peterman 3.Sam Wieben 4.Bradley Gustafson 5.Max Forsyth 14-24B/C: 1.Levi Gansz 2.Curtis Boekemeier 3.Dustin Ellingson 4.Justin Raubs Unlimited A: 1.Austin Raubs 2.Gavin Faith 3.Zach Johnson 4.Jed Seeman Women's: 1.Marissa Cozine 2.Kayla Allers 3.Hailee Mcdonald 4.Cara Moran 5.Ashley Prier 50Jr: 1.Matthew Hykel 2.Gage Steburg 3.Alec Staudt 4.Eli Hoversten 50 XR-JR-PW: 1.Gage Steburg 2.Matthew Newton 3.Eli Hoversten Open B: 1.Levi Gansz 2.Kyle Grell 3.Brian Jestrab 4.Curtis Boekemeier 5.Nathan Gleason Super Mini: 1.Taylor Simons 2.Mason Clendenen 3.Jacob Falck 4.Brandon Moore 5.Sam Annis 85Sr: 1.Mason Clendenen 2.Blake Halstead 3.Taylor Simons 4.Cole Hood 5.Jacob Falck +40A: 1.Dana Hunt 2.Paul Chyma Jr 3.Ernest Peterman 4.Jim Johnson Open A: 1.Gavin Faith 2.Austin Raubs 3.Matt Johnson 4.David Powell 5.Jed Seeman Open C: 1.Conrad Schipper 2.Trevor Paul 3.Tyler Eash 4..Matt Banks 5.Ryan Boland NonCur: 1.Joshua Staudt 2.Mick Hesse 3.Jordan Apel

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Ryan Wildoner and #165 Conner Cowles battle for the holeshot.

North Webster, Indiana - April 18 By Bobby Elkins

he soil was first tilled at Trojan Raceway to open another summer of events scheduled for the 2009 Reads Racing Summer Series season. All the track was utilized at this first event. Both uphills, all the middle sections and the horseshoe were all in play for the opener. The Quads hit the track first. The A, B

and Blaster Youth classes were the first to test the soil. A class rider Clayton Terry of Knightstown, IN grabbed the holeshot by the closest of margins with Andy Hedrick Rushville right on his tail. They did a fine job of feeding the wanna-be's a tasty soil dessert. If you know Trojan then you outta know it's got some loamy stuff in strategic areas. That's why be call 'em wanna be's. Everyone wants be out front serving some fresh terra firma to those in tow. At half track it was Terry and Hedrick, followed closely by B riders Andy Balaz riding out of Schererville, IN and George Balaz of Lafayette. As they finished one, Terry had about 80 yards on

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Hedrick. Terry pulled an awesome 1-1 to give him Trojan braggin' rights. Hedrick kept a great pace to finish ahead of Eric Lapato in the first moto, but was overcome by Lapato in moto two. Lapato's better start in moto two gave him that rush he needed for second overall. B rider Sonny Nemitz of Warsaw, IN crept slowly up in the field to be the fifth to cross the stripe to earn a second place. Nemitz got the B class holeshot to begin moto two which eventually led to him to go 2-1 for the overall. Great job of warming up the crowd and giving your all to all the riders. It was a great way to begin the Trojan opener. 250B was another great race that kept the action flowing. Nathyn Allen of Gary, IN pulled the holeshot in moto one. Tyler Neal of Huntington came out holding down second

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for a whole lap before being overtaken by Conner Cowles in a shifty switchback area that caught Neal by surprise. The pass came early but didn't help Cowles out enough. Allen snagged the win with Cowles second. Matt Godlove had some early troubles kept it alive to finish third. In the second outing, Ryan Wildoner, who never got around the first corner in moto one, came out fast, only behind Cowles. Cowles and Wildoner rode an honest race. Honestly fast! I never saw Ryan pour it on so hard. The best I've seen him ride. It was a bike length between them at throughout the whole race. Cowles, who said “I've got some wicked arm pump” after his first moto had enough left in him for the win, but it was a good race. Brandon Bumpus of Elkhart, IL rode a tough couple of motos also. He was running lap times just a click under the leaders in moto one and faded only a little to pick up a fourth, but would even best Allen at the stripe in moto two to hand Allen a fourth for a 1-4 finish and second overall, while Bumpus finished up 43 for third. The 65cc 7-9, 10-11 and Outlaw were fifth out on the track. Jarred Wright started quickest and made the least amount of mistakes. of Lafayette, IN made just a few to many. Wright had his hands full with pressure from Kraye Loft for a few laps. It was a tight race. Wright and Loft made a gap between the third place ride of Cody Fry of Fort Wayne, IN riding in the Outlaw who had quite a gap on the pack himself. On lap four Loft laid it down handing the race to Wright. Loft was able to restart and get up a full head of steam to finish second in his class, just holding off Fry. Wright repeated in moto two riding to a 1-1 for the 65cc 10-11 overall, as Loft went 2-2 for second. In the 65cc 7-9 class Trenten Hobbs of Warsaw, IN took the win. Justin Stichter did all he could to stay with Hobbs in both motos, but Hobbs seemed to be able to feel the heat every time Stichter got close and that was enough for him to twist it a little more each time. It was obvious he really wanted to win. Brogan Guyer of Peru, IN took the win in the Mini Quads to give him a boost in the Summer Series. Brogan raced to a 3-2 pair of motos for the overall. Blake Sarver looked fast in moto one as he was being chased by Logan Stanfield. Sarver pulled out the win but not without a great fight from Stanfield. Guyer maintained a steady pace throughout and looked to be trying to go faster every lap. It was beginning to show as the moto ended and he had closed on the leaders. Sarver DNF’ed in moto two while Guyer showed Stanfield the fastest way around the track. Grant Johnston, who didn’t have a goo first moto rode away with the win in his second outing. He was churning and burnin. Johnston's better finish and Guyer’s great effort insisting to cross the stripe behind Johnston was all Guyer needed for the overall. William Crossley of Gary, IN turned out

to be the hot young gun in the 85cc Jarred Wright works to fend off 12-15 class Saturday. Crossley #347 Kraye Loft. churned out a couple moto wins for the overall. He came off the line in a fight for the lead with Derrick Bryant of Anderson, IN racing the 9-11 class. Crossley played it smart at the start and kept a cool head. After two corners and the road tabletop section, he was on cruise control. Elijah Labordus finished with a 2-2 and second overall. Jordan Parmley Daleville, IN didn't start well but made up for it by puttin' in some good laps. Parmley rode to a 1-1 in the 9-11 class by holding off the multiple attempts from Bryant. Labordus also ran the Supermini and took a third overall. I think after watching closely that he ran a better race in the class. It Stichter seemed to me he was just gettin' faster the Mini Quad: 1.Kaden Polito more he trusted the track. First Trojan race jit+40: 1.William Kirkpatrick 2.Brad S.Kopsho 3.David Lindsey ters? I think he might have something for 14-24: 1.Connor Cowles 2.Dakota S.Robins Crossley at the next event. Let's wait and see! 3.Nathyn Allen 4.Edward Halper 5.Ryan Wildoner Open C: 1.Adam Bradley Results, Saturday April 18 50 7-8: 1.Seth Anderson 2.Jake Osburn 3.Caleb Quad A: 1.Clayton Terry 2.Eric Lapato 3.Andy Hancock 4.Adam Davis 5.Hunter Watts Hedrick 50 4-8: 1.Christopher Ensign 2.Andrew Eytcheson Quad B: 1.Sonny Nemitz 2.George Balaz 3.Hunter Anthony 4.Kaden Polito 3.Matthew Sanders 4.Tayler Johnson 5.Patrick Super Mini: 1.Dakota Robins 2.Edward Halper Iii Nicodemus 3.Elijah Labordus 4.Zach Copeland Blaster Youth: 1.Wyatt Evans Pitbike: 1.Dian Klinger 2.Larry E.Klinger 3.Nate +50: 1.Terry Coby Collins 4.Wyatt Evans 5.Landon Roberts Open A: 1.Ben Leeman 2.Brad Kopsho 50 Open: 1.Caleb Hancock 2.Seth Anderson 3.Pre125cc 2-str: 1.Dakota Robins 2.Scott Swinford ston Barngrover 4.Braden Allen 5.Hunter Anthony 3.Jeffrey Bonadies 4.Dustin Waber 5.Isaiah Monroe 50 4-6: 1.Preston Barngrover 2.Paden Hudson 3.Braden Allen 4.Luke Osburn 5.Schyler Altherr 250B: 1.Connor Cowles 2.Nathyn Allen 3.Brandon Bumpus 4.Ryan Wildoner 5.Braxton Grose 65 7-9: 1.Trenten Hobbs 2.Justin M.Stichter 3.Kelsey Vore 65 10-11: 1.Jarred Wright 2.Kraye Loft 3.Kaleb Mc6 Races over 4 days • One great location • Day and night MX programs donald 4.Andrew Williams all at trojan Raceway - North Webster, Indiana 5.Dakota Kelly Outlaw 1.Cody Fry , 6pm - Buff Daddy Series - Motocross +30A: 1.William Kirkpatrick 2.Ben N.Leeman , 9am - Buff Daddy Series - Grand Prix +30B: 1.Gregory Ensign 2.Terry Coby , 5pm - Buff Daddy Series - Motocross 250C: 1.Michael Wessel, 9am - Buff Daddy Series - Motocross man 2.Scott Chordas 3.Cody Spencer 4.Tanner Larry & Joyce Read Memorial Race Walters Open B: 1.Braxton Grose , 5pm - Buff Daddy Series - Motocross 2.Todd A.Robinette 3.Doug Read St. Jude Children's Hospital Benefit Race 85cc 12-15: 1.William , 9am - Buff Daddy Series - Motocross Crossley 2.Elijah Labordus 3.Jacob Fergerson 4.Colt Mcphearson 5.Zachrey Between the day and night race on May 24th we will hold an open ride open Williams to all AMA members. All proceeds from this ride will be a part of the St Jude Women 65-85: 1.Madison Hostital donation. There will be many other fundraising activities, so see Johnson our web site, & plan to attend. Every rider makes a difference. 85 9-11: 1.Jordan Parmley

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26 26 August 1 1 8 8 9 15 15 16 16 22 22

Red Bud Comp..........Buchanan, MI D&D Motorsports ...................Akron

Hangtime MX .........................Akron Hangtime MX ...................Akron (N) D&D Motorsports................... Akron D&D Motorsports .............Akron (N) D&D Motorsport .....................Akron Hamgtime MX, .......................Akron Hangtime MX ...................Akron (N) Hangtime MX .........................Akron Wildcat Creek....................Rossville Trojan MX ...............No Webster (N) Red Bud Comp...........Buchanan, M VETS ONLY 23 Motoland..........................Kingsbury 23 Trojan MX .....................No Webster 29 Trojan MX .....................No Webster 29 Trojan MX ...............No Webster (N) 29 Red Bud Comp..........Buchanan, MI 30 Trojan MX .....................No Webster STATE RACE September 4 Trojan MX ...............No Webster (N) 5 Trojan MX .....................No Webster 5 Trojan MX ...............No Webster (N) 5 Wabash Cannonball ...........Wabash 6 Wabash Cannonball ...........Wabash 12 Wildcat Creek....................Rossville 13 Wildcat Creek....................Rossville STATE RACE 19 Hangtime MX .........................Akron 19 Hangtime MX ...................Akron (N) 19 Red Bud Comp..........Buchanan, MI 20 Hoosier Hilltoppers .........Uniontown 20 Red Bud Comp..........Buchanan, MI 26 Trojan MX .....................No Webster 26 Trojan MX ...............No Webster (N) 27 Trojan MX .....................No Webster October 3 Sweet 16, Baer Fld...........Ft.Wayne 3 Sweet 16, Baer Fld.....Ft.Wayne (N) 4 Sweet 16, Baer Fld..........Ft. Wayne District 15 Midwest Amateur Event 10 Hangtime MX .........................Akron 10 Hangtime MX ...................Akron (N) Race 2 A Cure 11 Hoosier Hilltoppers .........Uniontown 11 Wildcat Creek....................Rossville 17 Fulton Co Frg. .................Rochester 17 Fulton Co Frg. ...........Rochester (N) 18 Red Bud Comp..........Buchanan, MI 18 Fulton Co Frg. .................Rochester 24 Trojan MX .....................No Webster 24 Trojan MX ...............No Webster (N) 24 Wabash Cannonball ...........Wabash 25 Wabash Cannonball ...........Wabash 25 Trojan MX .....................No Webster 25 Hoosier Hilltoppers .........Uniontown 31 Hangtime MX .........................Akron 31 Hangtime MX ...................Akron (N)

Harescramble Q Indicates Quad classes are run May 17 31 June 7

Stoney Lonesome ...........Columbus Midway ................................Mitchell Muddobbers .....................Matthews

14 Stoney Lonesome ...........Columbus July 12 Stoney Lonesome ...........Columbus 26 Hoosier Trail Riders .....Worthington August 9 Saddleback East ..........Bedford, KY 16 Stoney Lonesome ...........Columbus 23 Midway .................................Michell September 13 Q Plymouth Blackhawks ...........Culver 20 Hoosier Trail Riders ..........Freeman 27 Mooch MC....................Greencastle October 11 Q Plymouth Blackhawks ...........Culver November 15 StoneyLonesome ............Columbus Team Race â&#x20AC;&#x201C; No PTS-

Enduro Schedule June 21 July 12 August 15 16

Michigan OR Event ....Rose City, MI Lansing MC Club .........Harrison, MI

Hill & Gully Enduro ..........Roselawn Hill & Gully Enduro ..........Roselawn State championship event September 13 Michigan OR Events ...Sheridan, MI October 4 Muddobbers MC Club ..........Upland State championship event 25 Forest City Riders ......Leaf River, IL November 1 Riders MC Club...............New Paris State championship event 15 Treaty City MC .........Greenville, OH

Hillclimb Schedule May 17 23 24 June 6 7 July 25

Goshen Ironhorsemen ........Goshen Central IL M/C..................Neoga, IL Central IL M/C..................Neoga, IL Central IL M/C..................Neoga, IL Central IL M/C..................Neoga, IL Pleasure Riders M/C ....Westville, IL Indiana State Championship Pleasure Riders M/C ....Westville, IL

26 August 8 King City DR ..............Mt Vernon, IL 9 King City DR ..............Mt Vernon, IL September 5 Central IL M/C..................Neoga, IL 6 Central IL M/C..................Neoga, IL 12 Pleasure Riders M/C ....Westville, IL 13 Pleasure Riders M/C ....Westville, IL 19 Central IL M/C..................Neoga, IL

Grand Prix Events May 17 23 24

Hangtime................................Akron Trojan ...........................No Webster G&S Racing..........................LaOtto

June 6 Hangtime................................Akron 20 Trojan ...........................No Webster 21 Leisure Time..................Medaryville July 5 Hangtime................................Akron August 2 Hangtime................................Akron 22 Trojan ...........................No Webster September 20 Hangtime................................Akron 26 G&S Racing..........................LaOtto October 11 Hangtime................................Akron November 1 Hangtime................................Akron

District 15 Officers

President, Jim Cooper .............317-856-6250 cooperracing@comcast.net Vice President, Vicki Jones......574-453-3550 jonesracing@mchsi.com Secretary, Judy Jones .............260-665-9743 judykj167@aol.com Treasurer, Donna Griffis...........260-637-5416 griffisike@aol.com Rider Rep â&#x20AC;&#x201C; North Mike Brown 317-243-2712 mikebrown3936@sbcglobal.net Rider Rep â&#x20AC;&#x201C; South, Jerry Barber .............................812-346-6070 barberj720@aol.com IT Coordinator, Vicki Jones ......574-453-3550 AMA Congressman Gary Pontius ............................317-758-6200 Tim Graves ..............................260-774-3368 ATV Cong, Don Browning........317-897-3127

Two Year Trustee Bob Lewis ................................812-522-8356 Nick Jones ...............................317-362-0676 Lori Locklin...............................574-551-8102 One Year Trustee Danny Davis ............................812-849-0023 Anna Cooper............................317-856-6250 Rick Caudill..............................765-985-3657

Referees

North MX Gary Anglemeyer .....................574-862-2666 borntoride882@hotmail.com Steve Labordus........................765-282-2907 labordus1@comcast.net South MX Danny Pridemore.....................812-849-0998 pridemoredanny@yahoo.com Terrie Barber ............................812-346-6070 barberj720@aol.com Enduro, Josh Conner.................219-992-304 joshconnorspainting@yahoo.com Hillclimb, Scott Petty ................317-718-7225 pettyhillclimb@aol.com Harescramble, Scott Sims .......765-720-7429 brtmotorsports@yahoo.com

Points Keepers

MX, Debbie Williams................765-833-2362 ddbw1@msn.com Enduro, David Tripp .................219-879-0416 dkmkat@sbcglobal.net Harescramble, Dave Dunnuck.812-345-6085 dldunnuck@yahoo.com Hillclimb, Gordon Green ..........217-469-2672

District 15 Clubs/Promoters

Buzzard M/C ............................989-539-6406 Cahokia Creek Dirt Riders .......314-267-4630 Central IL MC...........................217-895-3131 D&D Motorsports .....................574-893-1649 DIRT Forest City Riders ....................815-765-2511 Fulton Co Fairgrounds .............574-893-1649 G&S Motoplex..........................260-357-6759 Goshen Ironhorsemen .............574-262-5209 Grand Kankakee Trail Riders...219-992-3048 Hangtime .................................574-893-1649 Hill & Gully Riders....................708-424-1969 Hoosier Hilltoppers ..................502-742-0261 Hoosier Trail Riders .................765-516-0214 King City Dirt Riders ................618-266-7208 Lansing MC..............................231-229-4504 Leisure Time GP ......................317-897-6232 Michigan Off Road ...................817-896-9757 Midway Motosports Park .........812-849-0023 Mooch, MC ..............................765-631-1965 Motoland ..................................219-988-6686 Muddobbers.............................765-998-2236 Pleasure Riders MC.................217-662-2508 Plymouth Blackhawks..............574-259-0103 Red Bud Competition...............269-695-6405 Riders MC................................574-642-4701 Saddleback East......................502-327-8936 StoneyLonesome .....................812-342-4411 Sweet 16 MX-Baer Field..........574-893-1649 Treaty City................................937-548-7197 Trojan ..................................574-893-1649 Wabash Cannonball.................765-833-2362 Wildcat Creek MX ....................765-379-2482

CYCLE USA, May 2009

2009 D16 Events

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Hare Scrambles Referee: Brian Terry NQ= No Quad classes at this event May 10 Arkansaw Creek CC .......Arkansaw 16 NQ Madison M/C .....................Pearson 31 CMJ Raceway ......................Hixton June 13 Big Bear Trax .................Long Lake 14 Big Bear Trax .................Long Lake July 5 Marathon Off-Road..........Shawano 11 Q Only CMJ Raceway ..................Hixton No bike classes on Saturday 12 NQ CMJ Raceway ......................Hixton 26 NQ Aztalan Cycle Club .........Lake Mills August 2 Sports and Competition ...Denmark September 6 Madison M/C ........................Hixton 20 NQ Norsmen M/C.....................Dresser 27 Rapid Angels..................WI Rapids

Trials Events Referee: Dave Schigoda May 16-17 WOTA ..............................Wauzeka June 7 WOTA................................ Elkhorn June 27 WOTA.................................Polo, IL 28 WOTA.................................Polo, IL July 26 WOTA ...............................Baraboo August 15 WOTA ............................Dickeyville 16 WOTA ............................Dickeyville September 12 WOTA ...............................Baraboo 13 WOTA ...............................Baraboo 26 WOTA...................................Hixton 27 WOTA...................................Hixton

Enduro Schedule Referee: Pete Laubmeier

17 * 24 *

Y= Youth event May 17 Madison Motorcycle Club..Pearson June 20 Y Midwest Off-Road TR .......Hayward 21 Midwest Off-Road TR .......Hayward August 8 Y UP Sandstormers .....Marquette, MI 9 UP Sandstormers .....Marquette, MI 15 Hill & Gully Riders .....Roselawn, IN 16 Hill & Gully Riders .....Roselawn, IN 23 Straight Arrow ER ......Holyoke, MN September 27 WFO............................Geneseo, IL October 25 Forest City Riders......Leaf River, IL November 1 Riders MC ....................Goshen, IN Please note: Two throw-outs will be allowed this year. The November 1st date will be for 2010 points.

30 * 31 * June 6 7 * 7 * 13

Dual Sport & Road Referee: Brett Lobajesk DS= Dual Sport Event, RR= Road Run, PR= Poker Run May 30-31 DS WI Dual Sport Rdrs ....Wabeno June 6 PR Madison M/C.....................Madison August 2 RR Pediatric Brain Tumor .....Middleton No points September 26-27 DS WI Dual Sport Rdrs ....Wabeno October 24 PR Madison M/C.....................Madison 18 DS Kettle Moraine Sp Rdrs.West Bend 24 DS Madison M/C ..............Cross Plains 24 PR Madison M/C.....................Madison January 09 1 PR Madison M/C.....................Madison

Hill Climb Schedule Referee: Mike Bronk June 7 Rapid Angels M/C .......Wisconsin Rapids 21 Kettle Moraine Spt Rdrs .........Kewaskum August 2 Big Bear Trax, LLC ......Iron Mountain, MI

Motocross Events Referee: Dave Arva *= District 16 MX Points event NQ indicates no Quad classes at this event May 9 NQ Fantasy Moto.....................Tigerton L.L. Area Qual. 10 *NQ Fantasy Moto.....................Tigerton L.L. Area Qual. 10 NQ Aztalan Cycle Club .........Lake Mills 16 * Fantasy Moto ................Wittenberg 17 Fantasy Moto ................Wittenberg

Marshfield T&T Riders ...Marshfield Pine Ridge Raceway .....Athelstane Pro-Am Gravity Park USA ................Chilton CMJ Raceway ......................Hixton

Zambon’s ..................Bark River MI Zambon’s ..................Bark River MI Arkansaw Creek C/C ......Arkansaw CMJ.....................................Hustler PM SX 13 * Valley Raceway .....Crystal Falls MI 14 * Valley Raceway .....Crystal Falls MI 14 *NQ Aztalan Cycle Club .........Lake Mills 19 NQ CANCELED ......................Crandon P.M. ProAm 20 NQ CANCELED .....................Crandon P.M. ProAm 20 * Marathon Off-Road..........Shawano 21 * Marathon Off-Road..........Shawano 27 * Sugar Camp Racing ...Sugar Camp 28 * Sugar Camp Racing ...Sugar Camp July 5 * Gravity Park USA ................Chilton 11 * Range Moto-X ......South Range MI 12 * Range Moto-X ......South Range MI 12 NQ Aztalan Cycle Club .........Lake Mills 19 * Sports & Competition .......Denmark 22 CMJ....................................Portage SX 25 * Zambon’s ..................Bark River MI 25 Arkansaw Creek C/C ......Arkansaw 26 * Zambon’s ..................Bark River MI 26 * Arkansaw Creek C/C ......Arkansaw August 1 CMJ .....................................Tomah SX 2 * Fantasy Moto ................Wittenberg 8 Valley Raceway .....Crystal Falls MI 9 * Valley Raceway .....Crystal Falls MI 9 *NQ Aztalan Cycle Club .........Lake Mills 16 * Marathon Off-Road..........Shawano 22 * Fantasy Moto ................Wittenberg 23 * Sports & Competition .......Denmark 28 CMJ.....................................Hustler P.M. SX 29 CMJ.....................................Hustler P.M. SX 29 Fantasy Moto.....................Tigerton 30 * Fantasy Moto.....................Tigerton September 6 * CMJ Raceway ......................Hixton 6 * Pine Ridge Raceway .....Athelstane 12 NQ Aztalan Cycle Club .........Lake Mills Sr National 13 NQ Aztalan Cycle Club .........Lake Mills Pro-Am 20 * Fantasy Moto.....................Tigerton 26 * Pine Ridge Raceway .....Athelstane October 4 * Arkansaw Creek C/C ......Arkansaw 11 NQ Aztalan Cycle Club .........Lake Mills 18 Open Rain Date.............................. November 13 District 16 Motocross Meeting 14 District 16 Annual Meeting/Banquet

CYCLE USA, May 2009

Dist. 16 Dirt Track Referee: Danny Vrana ATV Referee: Rob Reitz ST= Short Track, HM= Half Mile, TT= Scrambles May 16 ST Aztalan Cycle..................Lake Mills 30 ST Bunk House ......................Merrillan 31 TT Bunk House ......................Merrillan June 5 ST SSTS .....................Plymouth Frgds No points, limited classes 6 HM Beaver CC............Dodge Co Frgds 7 TT Beaver CC..........................Atwater 20 ST Aztalan Cycle..................Lake Mills 27 ST Beaver Cycle ......................Atwater July 11 ST Bunk House ......................Merrillan 12 TT Bunk House ......................Merrillan 18 ST Ishanti Frgds...........Cambridge MN Double points on the 18th 19 TT Ishanti Fgrds..........Cambridge, MN 25 ST Aztalan Cycle..................Lake Mills 26 ST Gravity Park USA ................Chilton August 1 ST Bunk House ......................Merrillan 2 TT Bunk House ......................Merrillan 15 ST Aztalan............................Lake Mills 22 ST Beaver ...............................Atwater 23 TT Beaver ...............................Atwater 29 ST Sandbox Arena.......New Richmond 30 TT Sandbox Arena.......New Richmond September 12 HM Beavers...............Dodge Co Frgrds Rain Date only

CYCLE USA, May 2009

13 TT 19 ST 20 ST 26 ST 27 ST October 3 ST 4 TT

Bunk House ......................Merrillan Beaver CC .........................Atwater Beaver CC..........................Atwater Aztalan............................Lake Mills Aztalan............................Lake Mills Bunk House ......................Merrillan Bunk House ......................Merrillan

District 16 Officers:

President, Ken Schuck .............608-873-9854 V. President, Ron Blazek..........262-542-7572 Secretary, Judy Sumner ...........262-754-0686 Treasurer, Erin Aune.................262-895-2469 Registration, Erin Aune.............262-895-2469

Referees And Pointskeepers:

Atv, Rob Reitz...........................920-602-0851 Dirt Track, Danny Vrana ...........262-689-2842 Enduro, Pete Laubmeier ..........608-795-2484 Hare Scram, Brian Terry ...........608-220-4784 Hillclimb, Mike Bronk ................715-325-4034 Motocross, Dave Arva ..............262-255-2291 Road, Brett Lobajeski ...............920-922-4091 Trials, Dave Schigoda ..............262-243-5250

AMA Congress Delegates:

Atv, Pat McGuire.......................608-449-4466 Off-Road, Dave Arva ................262-255-2291 Off-Road, Mike Bronk ...............715-325-4034 Road, Maureen Welch..............262-723-3570 Road, Joe Shafel ......................920-528-8981 Dist.Legislative Off. Mike Schwarzenbacher ............920-319-6889

Clubs and Promoters

Amsoil Sandbox Arena .............715-248-4755 Arkansas Creek Cycle Club .....715-285-5679 Aztalan Cycle Club ...................414-297-9367 Beaver Cycle Club....................920-887-8425 Big Bear Trax............................715-674-7802 Bunk House ..............................715-964-2000 CMJ Raceway ..........................608-220-6853 Fantasy Moto............................920-419-2863 Gravity Park USA .....................920-378-3864 Hawkeye M/C Club...................608-763-2821 Kettle Moraine Sports Riders ...262-334-1743 Madison M/C ............................608-219-8967 Manitowoc Area OHV Club.......920-565-4534 Marathon Off-Road ATC/MC ....715-212-6340 Marshfield T & T Riders ............715-384-4555 Midwest Off Road Trail Riders..715-743-4132 Pine Ridge Raceway ................715-856-6612 Range Moto-X ..........................906-482-6429 Rapid Angels Motorcycle Club .715-421-5038 Road Wolf Productions.............715-785-8025 Southeastern Short Trackers....262-754-0686 Sports & Competition ...............920-465-1200 Sugar Camp Area Racing .........715-272-1101 UP Sandstormers .....................906-228-7010 Valley Raceway Inc ..................906-875-0269 Wilwerts Event Promotions Wisconsin Dual Sport Riders....920-350-2030 Wisconsin Observed Trials .......608-875-5645 Zambon's MX Park ...................906-420-2794

Pulley Steals one at Tigerton Tigerton, Wisconsin - April 18 By Pete Emme

his has to be one of the longest off seasons that I remember. We all received an enormous amount of snow this winter, and we’ve all endured below normal temps for spring. All of this and a long wait till motocross was ready to take place in Tigerton, Wisconsin. Fortunately we were spoiled with one of the finest spring days in 2009, first one over 70 degrees, and pure sun shining down on one of District 16’s finest motocross tracks. Over 220 entries were on hand to battle on the thick, sand-infested course laid out by Scott Biese and his Fantasy Moto crew. The track held up fine all day, as it got good and rough with plenty of deep lines through the corners that made for some great racing. Indiana native, Dustin Pulley, who recently moved to Northeast Wisconsin was hauling the mail on this Saturday in midApril. Pulley was aboard a Yamaha YZ250 two stroke, and had it ringing to a fine tune as he posted a perfect 4 for 4 on the day in 250A and Open A classes. It didn’t come easy for Pulley as he had a eager core of racers breathing down his neck in every moto. He also had

to come from behind in the second moto to garnish the overall in Open A. The first moto had Pulley coming out of the first corner in about the fourth spot as their was plenty of bar banging in the battle for the holeshot. By the time things had sorted out, Pulley found himself in the lead with Matt Maier closing in on his KTM. Maier looked great through the first sand rhythm section as he was tripling in with a vengeance, trying to make up time. Pulley was just a tad stronger through the corners to stay out in front and capture the first moto win. “I didn’t get off to the best start, there was quite a bit of banging going on in the first turn and by the time I got around I might’ve been in fourth or fifth,” said Pulley. “The track still seemed kind of wet from practice as everyone was still trying to gain traction out there. I was able to capitalize from a few of the riders’ mistakes and I found myself in the second spot by the end of the first lap. I knew Matt Maier and Ryan Gilbert were fairly close to me, and I think something had happened to them as they fell back towards the end of the moto,” said Pulley. Sixteen riders were on the gate for the Open A class, formally Motocross A or 250A as it is open for all bikes, 250cc four stroke,

250cc two stroke and 450cc four stroke. Kudos to Pulley beating many of the 450cc machines out there while on his two stroke as well as KTM rider Matt Maier on a 250F, these two riders were really moving out there. “I had a pretty good start out there on my 250F considering most of the field were on 450s. I kind of worked my way up and finally got into second behind Pulley but I pushed too hard and ran off the track and lost a spot to Ryan Gilbert. I got him back by the end of the moto, I just need to stop making mistakes and get into contention for the lead,” Maier said. The second moto had Yamaha rider Matt Menzer getting out early to the lead with Gilbert close behind. Vaughn Mays had fallen in the first corner, remounting in distance back. Gilbert set his sights on Menzer and finally got into the lead before Talladega turn as Pulley pulled into third. Maier suffered a poor start but was clawing through the pack. Menzer and Pulley battled it out for the next lap until Pulley snuck by into the second spot and then took the lead with a pass in the whoops to overtake Gilbert on the final lap. Pulley won back to back motos while Gilbert rode to consistent 3-2 tallies for second. Rounding out the top five were Maier (2-3),

Dustin Pulley (608) getting the nod in the first corner of Open A.

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Jacob Luginbuhl and Dillon Kau (#686) battle in the B class.

Eugene Olson (5-5) and Marty “The One Man Party” Leum went 6-6 for fifth. Pulley got out to the lead in the 250A class first moto. Maier was a close second with Mays third. Everyone knew this was going to be a good battle as Maier was closing fast in on the leader. Pulley lost a few bike lengths to Maier before the long double as his feet came off the pegs a few times, allowing Maier to close. Somehow Pulley got away and lengthened his lead to about seven bike lengths and that was enough to get the first moto win. “The start was really, really good for me as I haven’t pulled one yet on my two stroke. I think Maier was right behind me and I did everything I could to keep him there. The track was quite a bit different for me, I’ve never been here and really didn’t know what lines to take throughout the moto, but I guess I got lucky,

whether you win by an inch or a mile, a win is a win,” said Pulley. Pulley nailed the start once again with AMA Supermoto regular Robert Loire in second. Pulley then got chased by Andy Zambon on his KTM. Maier moved through the pack after a bad start, having passed seven riders in six laps and finally getting into the second spot following great battles with Mays and Zambon. Maier’s 2-2 was good enough for second overall while Zambon went 4-3 for third. Pulley got the win again, a perfect 4 for 4 on the day. In Sportsmen B/C action it was Colton Karl on his Honda quickly moving out front and pushing hard with a pack of riders behind him. Karl was on a mission after nailing a nearly perfect start and was gaining valuable ground lap after lap. Moving into the second, Cody Ciszewski was followed by Dillon Kau who was trying eagerly

Philip Warrichaiet in 250B.

to hold off the Yamaha of Jacob Luginbuhl as well as a freight train of riders behind. Karl pushed hard enough to get the first moto win with Ciszewski in second. “It sure helps getting a good start, and it’s nice to break away right off the bat,” said Karl. “I knew #97 was fast and I just wanted to get some space and breakaway to stay out front and win.” The second moto had Ciszewski right on the heels of Karl in the opening laps. A good battled ensued for the next three laps but Karl ran into some problems through the last rhythm section as he catapulted himself into the ground and out of the lead. Ciszewski, much to his delight, took over the lead aboard his new Kawasaki and led the way for another lap to capture the second and decisive moto for the overall win with 2-1 tallies. “The start was okay, I believe I was in second and I started to pressure Colton and then I came around before the last lap and I saw him down and I took over the lead and got the overall,” said Ciszewski. The hotly contested 250B division had twenty-six riders, and it was a epic battle between Jacob Kelsey of Illinois and Kody Kamm. Kelsey enjoyed a healthy lead aboard his Suzuki until a yellow flag came out over the 120 foot DeNoble’s Domain. Kamm neglected to do the double allowing Kelsey to pull away. A lap later Kamm charged through the pack and was right on the heels of Kelsey and ran into some problems with the medic

flag as he was going too fast through the area and was docked a lap, even though he was in the lead at this point. Kamm had taken the checkers but the win was awarded to Kelsey. “I got the holeshot and led for the first yhree laps of the race and then a lapper hit me and I fell off the track and then Kody Kamm was right on me with another lap left. Kamm passed me in the back.” said Kelsey. Kelsey almost nailed the holeshot in the second moto but it was Kamm shaking off his first moto woes as he carved the inside line to lead the pack towards the first plateau. Kamm was silky smooth and proved to be one of the fastest overall riders on the day. Kamm was jumping the finish line and landing into the whoops a whole 85 feet in, it was mind boggling to see and he was the only rider doing it. Kamm easily won the second moto as Kelsey took the overall via 1-2 tallies with Sam Long in the runner up spot with 3-3 scores. Carter Biese had a good battle in the 50Jr class with Dennis Gritzmacher as they traded the lead back and forth but it was track promoter Scott Biese’s kid getting both moto wins on his KTM. Along with Dustin Pulley’s four moto wins, there were a few other riders accomplishing back to back moto wins and on this track as it changes throughout the day, it’s quite an accomplishment. Jacob Kelsey won back to back in Open B. AJ Woller did the same in Open C as did Eddie Norad in 50Sr. Rounding out the list were Mark Markee in +50, Brittany Lemke in Women, Kody Kamm in 125Jr, Matt Maier in Unlimited A, Eric Derlein in +30B, Frank Weiss in +35A, Jordan Schiller in 85Jr, Marty Leum in +25, and Ben Cropsey in Two-Stroke.

Results: Open A: 1.Dustin Pulley 2.Ryan Gilbert 3.Matt Maier 4.Eugene Olson 5.Marty Leum Open B: 1.Jacob Kelsey 2.Colton Karl 3.Sam Long 4.Marshall Maas 5.Cody Ciszewski Open C: 1.AJ Woller 2.Travis Kallenbach 3.Nick Heilman 4.Tyler Stoll 5.Brett Ebben 50Jr: 1.Carter Biese 2.Dennis Gritzmacher 3.Brayden Gilson 4.John Boivin 5.Rylee Schiller 250B: 1.Kody Kamm 2.Jacob Kelsey 3.Sam Long 4.CJ Greaves 5.Adam Reek 50Sr: 1.Eddie Norred 2.Dylan Densow 3.Bryce Hansen 4.Peter Paddock 5.Griffin Prinsen +50: 1.Mark Markee 2.Daniel Luginbuhl 3.Daniel Glowacki Women: 1.Brittany Lemke 2.Ashley Densow +40: 1.Frank Weiss 2.Jim Heilman 3.Pete Emme 4.Todd Teske 125Jr: 1.Kody Kamm 2.CJ Greaves 3.Sam Long 4.Jeremy Kuhn 5.Luke Sanville Unlimited A: 1.Matt Maier 2.Andy Zambon 3.Eugene Olson 4.Dylan Koth 5.Jason Erdmann 85Sr: 1.CJ Greaves 2.Jeremiah Lemke 3.Jacob Vaness 4.Colin Hass 5.Blake Bocek +30B: 1.Eric Derlein 2.Darin Dionne 3.Tim Knipper 4.Justin Pampuch 5.Pete Emme +35A: 1.Frank Weiss 85Jr: 1.Jordan Schiller 2.Chad Boss 3.Tyler Koehler 4.Jordan Martz 5.Taylor Brissette 250C: 1.AJ Woller 2.Tyler Klos 3.Christian Hannemann 4.Brett Ebben 5.Shane Scott Masters +25: 1.Marty Leum 2.Jeremy Hackbarth 3.Robert Landolt 4.Shawn Keller 5.Frank Weiss Two Stroke: 1.Ben Cropsey 65cc: 1.Hunter Sayles 2.Chad Boss 3.Eddie Norred 4.Zack Szohr 5.Jordan Martz 250A: 1.Dustin Pulley 2.Matt Maier 3.Andy Zambon 4.Vaughn Mays 5.Matt Menzer Sports B/C: 1.Cody Ciszewski 2.Jacob Luginbuhl 3.Dillon Kau 4.Philip Warrichaiet 5.Mitch Britt

CYCLE USA, May 2009

2009 D17 Events October 4 ST, B.....4-P .....................................Walnut 10 ST.........Nace..........................Brownstown 11 TT .........Nace..........................Brownstown

Hare Scramble Director: Jay Hall

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Dirt Track Director: Stan Camp All have semi pro and youth classes. HM= Half mile, ST= Short Track. N=Night, B=Bonus points, DP= Double points, NQ= No Quad classes, L=Limited classes. Date Info .......Promoter .........................Location May 9 ST.........Pekin M/C ............................Pekin 10 ST.........Nace..........................Brownstown 16 ST.........Pekin M/C ............................Pekin 22 TT .........IMDA............................Springfield 24 TT .........CIMC ..................................Neoga 25 TT .........CIMC ..................................Neoga 30 ST.........Pekin M/C ............................Pekin June 6 ST.........Lamoine Ramblers M/C ..Macomb 13 ST, NQ, B Galesburg M/C.........Galesburg 14 ST.........Nace..........................Brownstown 14 TT .........Peoria M/C .........................Peoria Hot Shoe Pro National 20 ST.........Pekin M/C ............................Pekin 27 TT .........Lamoine Ramblers M/C ..Macomb State Championship July 18 ST.........Nace..........................Brownstown 25 ST.........Lamoine Ramblers M/C ..Macomb August 7 HM, NQ M&M ...............................Knoxville State Championship 22 ST, NQ..Galesburg M/C .............Galesburg 23 TT .........Peoria M/C .........................Peoria Pro Grand National September 4 ST.........IMDA............................Springfield State Championship 6 TT .........CIMC ..................................Neoga 7 TT .........CIMC ..................................Neoga 12 ST.........Lamoine Ramblers M/C ..Macomb 13 TT, NQ ..Peoria M/C .........................Peoria AHRMA Event, Pro-Am Classes 19 TT, B .....CIMC ..................................Neoga 20 TT .........CIMC ..................................Neoga 26 ST.........Nace..........................Brownstown 27 TT .........Nace..........................Brownstown

Semi Pro and youth classes run at all unless otherwise indicated. B= Bonus points, DP= Douple points, NQ= No Quad classes, NP= No Points, L= Limited classes Date Info .......Promoter .........................Location May 10 .............South Fork Dirt Riders ..Taylorville 17 .............WFO................................Atkinson 17 .............Splinter Creek DR .......Fosterburg 24 .............LTM.....................................Casey 31 B ...........Forest City Riders................Byron June 7 .............Cahokia Creek DR .......White City 14 .............Fox Valley Off Road .........Wedron 21 NQ ........HILL AND GULLY ..................TBA 28 .............LTM.....................................Casey 28 .............WFO ......................................TBA July 19 .............LTM.....................................Casey 26 .............WFO................................Glasford August 2 .............Fox Valley Off Road .........Wedron 9 B ...........WFO ......................................TBA 16 B ...........Splinter Creek DR .......Fosterburg 30 B ...........South Fork Dirt Riders ..Taylorville September 6 B ...........LTM.....................................Casey 13 .............Fox Valley Off Road .........Wedron 20 NQ, B....Cahokia Creek DR .......White City 27 NQ, B....Dirt Riders Inc. .................Oakford October 4 DP ........Fox Valley Off Road .........Wedron State Championship 18 .............LTM.....................................Casey 18 .............WFO ...............................Morrison 25 .............WFO...............................Geneseo 31 NP ........LTM Team...........................Casey November 1 NP, Team LTM ................................Casey 8 NP ........Dirt Riders Inc....................Oakley 8 NP ........Bellville Enduro Team .......Bellville 29 NP ........ White City TEAM .........White City

Hillclimb

Director: Gordon Green All run semi pro and youth classes. N= Night event, NQ= No Quad classes. Date Info .......Promoter .........................Location May 16 NQ ........Cahokia Creek DR .......White City 23 N...........Central Illinois M/C .............Neoga 24 N...........Central Illinois M/C .............Neoga June 6 N...........Central Illinois M/C .............Neoga 7 .............Central Illinois M/C .............Neoga 21 .............Rock River Riders M/C ..........Polo July 19 .............Rock River Riders M/C ..........Polo 25 N...........Pleasure Riders M/C ......Westville

.............Pleasure Riders M/C ......Westville D17 Illinois State Championship Double points, D17 card required August NQ ........Cahokia Creek DR .......White City 1 .............King City Riders............Mt Vernon 8 9 .............King City Riders............Mt Vernon September 5 N...........Central Illinois M/C .............Neoga N...........Central Illinois M/C .............Neoga 6 12 N...........Pleasure Riders M/C ......Westville 13 .............Pleasure Riders M/C ......Westville 19 N...........Central Illinois M/C .............Neoga 26

Trials Director: Dan Loer All have semi pro, amateur and youth classes. Date Info .......Promoter .........................Location June 14 .............NITRO..........................Smithshire 27 .............NITRO ...................................Polo 28 .............Rock River Riders..................Polo August 8 .............NITRO...................................Lena 9 .............NITRO...................................Lena 30 .............Variety Riders ....................Ottawa September 20 .............NITRO .................................Byron October 4 .............NITRO ..............................Gilberts 25 .............NITRO .........................Wapello IA State Championship - Double points

Motocross Director: Gerhard Ward All include Quad classes, except where a NQ is indicated. B= Bonus Points, NL= Night, limited classes Date Info .......Promoter .........................Location May 9 .............LTM.....................................Casey 10 .............LTM.....................................Casey 10 .............Muddy Waters............East Moline 10 .............Motosports Park ..................Byron 16 NQ ........MC Motopark .................Mt Carrol 17 NQ ........MC Motopark .................Mt Carrol 17 B ...........Crossroads MX ..................Mason 17 .............South Fork Dirt Riders ..Taylorville 23 .............LTM.....................................Casey 24 .............LTM.....................................Casey 24 .............Motosports Park ..................Byron 25 .............LTM.....................................Casey 30 .............4-P Promotions ..................Walnut 31 .............4-P Promotions ..................Walnut Pro Am 31 .............South Fork Dirt Riders ..Taylorville June 7 .............Motosports Park ..................Byron 7 .............South Fork Dirt Riders ..Taylorville 14 B ...........Pleasure Riders MC....Cayuga, IN 14 .............Tri-City MC..................Coal Valley 14 .............Crossroads MX ..................Mason 21 .............South Fork Dirt Riders ..Taylorville 21 NQ, B....MC Motopark.................Mt Carroll Pro Am 21 .............Joliet Motosports.........Wilmington 21 .............Muddy Waters............East Moline 27 .............LTM.....................................Casey CYCLE USA, May 2009

June continued 28 .............Muddy Waters............East Moline 28 .............LTM.....................................Casey 28 .............Motosports Park ..................Byron July 11 .............South Fork Dirt Riders ..Taylorville 12 .............Motosports Park ..................Byron 12 B ...........South Fork Dirt Riders ..Taylorville 12 .............Crossroads MX ..................Mason 18 .............LTM.....................................Casey 19 .............LTM.....................................Casey 26 .............Motosports Park ..................Byron 26 .............South Fork Dirt Riders ..Taylorville August .............Motosports Park ..................Byron 2 7 NL.........Pleasure Riders MC..... Fair event .............LTM.....................................Casey 8 9 .............LTM.....................................Casey 9 B ...........Muddy Waters............East Moline 16 .............Motosports Park ..................Byron 16 .............Crossroads MX ..................Mason 16 .............South Fork Dirt Riders ..Taylorville 16 B ...........4-P Promotions ..................Walnut 23 B ...........Tri-City MC..................Coal Valley 30 .............Crossroads MX ..................Mason 30 B ...........Galesburg MC ..............Galesburg September 5 .............LTM.....................................Casey 6 .............LTM.....................................Casey 6 .............Motosports Park ..................Byron 7 .............LTM.....................................Casey 13 .............Crossroads MX ..................Mason 13 .............4-P Promotions ..................Walnut 19 .............LTM.....................................Casey 20 .............LTM.....................................Casey 20 .............South Fork Dirt Riders ..Taylorville 20 .............Galesburg MC ..............Galesburg 27 .............Tri-City MC..................Coal Valley 27 B ...........Joliet Motosports.........Wilmington October 3 .............LTM.....................................Casey 4 .............LTM.....................................Casey 4 .............South Fork Dirt Riders ..Taylorville 4 .............Muddy Waters............East Moline 11 .............South Fork Dirt Riders ..Taylorville 11 .............4-P Promotions ..................Walnut 17 .............LTM.....................................Casey 18 B ...........LTM.....................................Casey 24 .............Crossroads MX ..................Mason 25 .............Crossroads MX ..................Mason 25 .............Motosports Park ..................Byron November 01 .............Crossroads MX ..................Mason 01 .............South Fork Dirt Riders ..Taylorville

Non-Points paying MX events

June 12 Ahrma...LTM.....................................Casey 13 Ahrma...LTM.....................................Casey 14 Ahrma...LTM.....................................Casey

Stadium Motocross Director: Gerhard Ward All run limited classes and are typically night events. NQ= No quad classes, B= Bonus Points, DP= Double points Date Info .......Promoter .........................Location May 9 .............Moto Pro Inc. ..................Mendota 16 .............Stateline MX......................Warren 16 .............Joliet Motosports.........Wilmington 23 .............Moto Pro Inc. ..................Mendota June 06 .............Moto Pro Inc. ..................Mendota

CYCLE USA, May 2009

13 .............Joliet Motosports.........Wilmington 20 .............Moto Pro Inc. ..................Mendota 27 .............Stateline MX................Pecatonica 27 .............Joliet Motosports.........Wilmington July 11 .............Moto Pro Inc. ..................Mendota 18 .............Joliet Motosports.........Wilmington 25 .............Moto Pro Inc. ..................Mendota August .............Joliet Motosports.........Wilmington 1 1 .............Stateline MX......................Warren .............Moto Pro Inc. ..................Mendota 8 15 DP ........Stateline MX................Pecatonica State Stadium Championship 20 .............Stateline MX................Pecatonica 21 .............Stateline MX................Pecatonica 22 B ...........Moto Pro Inc. ..................Mendota 29 .............Joliet Motosports.........Wilmington September .............Moto Pro Inc. ..................Mendota 4 12 .............Joliet Motosports.........Wilmington 12 .............Stateline MX......................Warren 19 .............Joliet Motosports.........Wilmington 26 .............Moto Pro Inc. ..................Mendota October 3 .............Stateline MX................Pecatonica 10 B ...........Joliet Motosports.........Wilmington 17 .............Stateline MX......................Warren 24 .............Joliet Motosports.........Wilmington

Enduro/ Dual Sport Director: Ryan Moss All are adult classes only. DS= Dual Sport, CC= Closed course event. Date Info .......Promoter .........................Location August 15 CC ........Hill and Gully Rid.....Roselawn, IN 16 .............Hill and Gully Rid.....Roselawn, IN September 13 .............Des Moines ER ........Winterset, IA 19 DS ........Brush Poppers..................Sterling 20 DS ........Brush Poppers..................Sterling 27 .............WFO Promotions............Geneseo October 4 .............Muddobbers M/C ........Upland, IN National 18 .............Cahokia Creek DR .......White City 25 .............Forest City Riders.........Leaf River State Championship November 1 .............Riders M/C..................Goshen, IN 1 DS ........Forest City Riders.........Leaf River

Road Director: George Barrington DS indicates Dual Sport event Date Info .......Promoter .........................Location May 16 .............Ride for the Cure ...Grande Prairie 17 .............Peoria MC Club ...........Peoria MC September 19 DS ........Brush Poppers..................Sterling 20 DS ........Brush Poppers..................Sterling October 11 .............Peoria MC Club ...........Peoria MC

Crossroads MX ...............................618-686-2769 Des Moines Enduro Riders.............515-480-2477 Dirt Rider, Inc. .................................217-789-0107 Forest City Riders M/C....................815-765-2511 Galesburg M/C................................309-344-1714 Grand Kankakee Trail Rid...............708-946-0999 Hill and Gully M/C ...........................708-424-1969 IMDA...............................................217-753-8866 Jerseypine Cruisers M/C ................630-530-4810 Joliet Motosports Park ....................815-476-7433 King City Dirt Riders .......................618-266-7208 Lamoine Ramblers M/C ..................309-837-9436 Lincoln Trail Motosports..................217-932-2041 Little Egypt Off-Road Inc.................618-252-2062 M&M Racing..309-342-7222 M.C. Moto Park...............................815-541-1209 Midwest Off-Road Riders ...............815-434-0209 Moto Club On Ice............................219-374-7680 Moto Pro, Inc. 815-539-9021 Motosports Enterprises...................815-234-2271 Muddobbers M/C ............................765-998-2236 Muddy Waters Motorsports.............563-529-6106 N.I.T.R.O .........................................630-690-1625 Pekin M/C .......................................309-231-4945 Peoria M/C / Aux.............................309-697-4981 Pleasure Riders M/C.......................217-477-3191 Ride For The Cure ..........................309-244-7360 Riders M/C ....574-209-1234 Rock River Riders M/C ...................815-946-2183 South Fork Dirt Riders ....................217-237-4752 State Line MX815-275-6686 Steve Nace Racing .........................270-442-7532 Tri-City M/C, Inc. .............................309-799-9449 Turkey Scratch Enduro Rid.............641-660-1326 Variety Riders M/C ..........................815-434-3669 WFO Promotions ............................309-314-3343

District 17 Officers: E-mail addresses at the D17 web site President, AJ Waggoner .................219-696-1873 V. President, Bill Tuman ..................309-949 2340 Treasurer, Patty Ward .....................815-539-9021 Secretary, Don Hachmeister ...........815-978-5471 Card Processor, Patty Ward ...........815-539-9021 Road, George Barrington................630-530-4810 ABATE, William Rigsby...................309-962-2236

Event Directors: Enduro, Ryanâ&#x20AC;&#x201A; Moss .......................815-624-6535 Hare Scrambles, Jay Hall ...............217-566-3735 Hillclimb,Gordonâ&#x20AC;&#x201A; Green..................217-469-2672 Dirt Track, Stan Camp ....................309-647-9285 MX & SX, Gerhard Ward.................815-539-9021 Trials, Dan Loer ..............................309-243-7693

AMA Congress Representatives: ATVA, Kevin Johnson .....................815-302-4918 Road, Arnold Duran ........................708-974/3540 George Barrington ..........................630-530-4810 Off Road, Jay Hall...........................217-566-3735 Gerhard Ward .................................815-539-9021 Legislation Officer Kevin Northrup................................217-586-2406

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Clubs & Promoters

4P Promotions, Inc. ........................815-379-9534 Belleville Enduro Team ...................618-779-1452 Brush Poppers M/C ........................815-622-4099 Cahokia Creek Dirt Riders ..............618-946-4316 Central Illinois M/C..........................217-234-2505

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Good day at RedBud despite forecast Buchanan, Michigan - April 19 By Bart Newman

he weatherman did RedBud MX no favors as a 50% chance of showers sent half the crowd packing Saturday night. Little did they know the weatherman is only right about half the time and missed the mark once again. A sprinkle here and there throughout the morning had the track in great shape. Jace Bergin took advantage of the primo conditions taking the win in the 50Sr. class on the mini track after winning both motos in front of an always fast Daemien Vaughn. In the 250C class it was the #725 Yamaha ridden by Zach Masch that took a pair of wins to top the class, while Rui Azevedo took control of the 250B class. Bergin was smooth, fast and had great lines as the Howell, Michigan Cobra rider put away the 50Sr. field in both motos to take the gold. Vaughn was a front runner all last season in the 50Jr. class and it looks as thought the young gun didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lose any speed over the winter and will be a contender in 50Sr after a double moto runner up finish good for second overall. Robert Copenharve (5-3) pushed hard in moto two and took a well deserved third which leap forged him over Robert Lopez (45) and Jakob Hubbard (3-6) once the overalls were totaled up. Masch and his White Yamaha were in sync all day long as the Pewaukee, Wisconsin rider made the trip over from the bagger state

count by taking a couple of solid wins capturing the 250C overall. Second overall went to Luke Winter (4-2) after he put on an inspired ride in moto two, fighting his way into the runner up spot ensuring that the second step of the podium was his in spite of a first moto fourth. A consistent Andrew Socolovitch was third in both motos while Nicholas Faoro (24) and Austin Morris (5-6) rounded out the top five. In Open B action it was RedBud regular Azevedo (3-1) with the biggest dealer check after getting the win in the all important second moto to seal the deal and 250B overall. Steven Ricks was the runner up in both motos giving the Lafayette, Indiana rider second overall for his efforts. Andrew Rhoads (4-4) came all the way across the mitten state worth while after running off with a matching set of fourth place finishes that put him on the box with one point to spare. Results, Sunday April 19: 125B/C: 1.Jacob Grzebinski 2.Jeff Walker 3.Mitchell Brown 4.Lucas Buck 5.Paul Ballard 14-24: 1.Michael Tomanck 2.Tim Walker 3.Andrew Rhoads 4.Travis Morris 5.Cody Davis +25: 1.Mitch Dervin 2.Donnie Cox Jr 3.Bobby Goodman 250A: 1.Matthew Sheafor 2.Brett Crozier 3.Matt Schneider 250B: 1.Rui Azevedo 2.Austin Wagner 3.Justin Koveloski 4.Matt Hillsburg 5.Tyler Redmon 250C: 1.Zackary Masch 2.Luke Minter 3.Andrew Socolovitch 4.Nicholas Faoro 5.Austin Morris +30: 1.Chad Leonard 2.Daniel Kelly +35: 1.Greg Adent

+40: 1.Robert Kedik +45: 1.Steve Kluga 2.Tim Anderson 50Jr: 1.Nico Wallace 2.Jaiden Taylor 3.Kaden Parmley 4.Aidan Griffis 5.Cole Harkins 50Sr: 1.Jace Bergin 2.Daemien Vaughn 3.Robert Copenharve 4.Robert Lopez 5.Jakob Hubbard +50: 1.Jack Ernsberger 2.Monty Craven 3.Randy Frye 4.Michael Smith +60: 1.Jim Adent 65 7-11: 1.Jacob Edison 2.Hunter Braun 3.Jason Felkey 4.Kyle Zuccarini 65 7-9: 1.Anthony Wallace 2.Darius Comfort 3.Tristen Mccarty 4.Alex Adent 5.Justin Ruth 65 Beg: 1.Eric Shirtz 2.Richie Lopez 85 9-13: 1.Sean Miller 2.Brody Bell 3.Rody Schroyer 4.Hunter Burnham 5.Jacob Bansen 85C: 1.Joey Faoro 2.Cody Forler 85Jr: 1.Jacob Edison 2.Bryce Weltin 3.Hunter Burnham 4.Hunter Braun 5.Roman Weltin 85Sr: 1.Jacob Behringer 2.Sean Miller 3.Brody Bell 4.Rody Schroyer 5.Lindsey Ryzewski NonCur: 1.Monty Craven Open A: 1.Matthew Sheafor 2.Matt Schneider 3.Tyler Phend 4.Michael Tomanck 5.Travis Morris Open B: 1.Rui Azevedo 2.Stephen Ricks 3.Andrew Rhoads 4.Tim Walker 5.Matt Hillsburg Open C: 1.Zackary Masch 2.Luke Minter 3.Andrew Socolovitch 4.Mitchell Highbaugh 5.Austin Morris Schlby 1: 1.Seth Green 2.Marshal Weltin 3.Nicholas Velie 4.Jacob Grzebinski 5.Dakota Robins Quad +30: 1.Tom Sherwood Quad 50cc Lim: 1.Derick Granberg 2.Gaige Keane 3.Dainen Woods Quad 90 Prod: 1.Logan Stanfield 2.Blake Sarver Quad A: 1.Joshua Strominski Quad B: 1.Chris Denniss 2.Austin Hutchins 3.Nick Fredricks Quad C: 1.Brent Goodman Quad Schlby: 1.Robert Slevnik

Steven Rick heading into the Monster whoops at speed.

Zach Masch flew to the win in the 250C class on day two of RedBudâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opener. CYCLE USA, May 2009

2009 D23 Events Motocross (Non-points)

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Motocross May 10 Berm Benders..........................Mora 10 Hurricane Hills...................Mazeppa 10 RTW Race Promo ..........Cambridge 17 Motokazie..................................Elko 17 RM Promotions ................Little Falls 24 Motocity................................Staples 24 Spring Creek Park ................Millville 25 Motocity................................Staples 25 Spring Creek Park ................Millville 31 Hurricane Hills...................Mazeppa 31 RTW Race Promo ..........Cambridge June 7 Motocity................................Staples 7 Motokazie...........................Mankato 14 Echo Valley ......................Brookston 14 Hurricane Hills...................Mazeppa 14 Motokazie..................................Elko 21 RM Promotions ................Little Falls 21 Spring Creek Park ................Millville 28 Berm Benders..........................Mora 28 Motokazie.............................Kellogg July 4 Hurricane Hills...................Mazeppa 4 Motocity................................Staples 5 Hurricane Hills...................Mazeppa 5 Motocity................................Staples 12 Echo Valley ......................Brookston 12 Motokazie...........................Mankato 12 RM Promotions ................Little Falls 19 Motokazie.............................Kellogg 26 Berm Benders..........................Mora 26 Motokazie..................................Elko August 2 Echo Valley ......................Brookston 2 Hurricane Hills...................Mazeppa 9 Echo Valley ......................Brookston 9 Motokazie.............................Kellogg 16 RTW Race Promo ..........Cambridge 16 Spring Creek Park ................Millville 23 Berm Benders..........................Mora 23 Motokazie..................................Elko 30 RTW Race Promo ..........Cambridge 30 Spring Creek Park ................Millville September 6 Motocity................................Staples 6 Motokazie.............................Kellogg 7 Motocity................................Staples 7 Motokazie.............................Kellogg 13 Berm Benders..........................Mora 13 Hurricane Hills...................Mazeppa 20 Echo Valley ......................Brookston 20 Spring Creek Park ................Millville 27 Motocity................................Staples 27 Motokazie..................................Elko

CYCLE USA, May 2009

May 16 Area Qualifier...................Little Falls 30-31 Regional Qualifier.................Millville June 6 Vet Race...............................Millville July 17 Donny Schmit Am Day .........Millville 18 Pro Race ..............................Millville October 4 Motokazie...........................Mankato 11 Spring Creek Park ................Millville 18 Motocity................................Staples

Quad Motocross

May 10 Spring Creek Park ................Millville 17 RTW Race Promo ..........Cambridge 24 Hurricane Hills...................Mazeppa 25 Hurricane Hills...................Mazeppa 31 Echo Valley ......................Brookston June 14 Motocity................................Staples 21 Hurricane Hills...................Mazeppa 28 RM Promotions ................Little Falls July 12 Motocity................................Staples 26 Hurricane Hills...................Mazeppa August 16 Motokazie.............................Kellogg 23 RTW Race Promo ..........Cambridge September 6 Hurricane Hills...................Mazeppa 7 Hurricane Hills...................Mazeppa

Quad Hare Scrambles

May 10 ARC Racing ...............Arkansaw, WI 23 WIXC ............................Rhinelander June 7 Hi Winders............................Millville July 25 Rough Riders (Night)........Northfield 26 Rough Riders....................Northfield October 3 WIXC ............................Rhinelander 4 WIXC ............................Rhinelander

Hare Scrambles * Non-points paying event May 10 ARC ...........................Arkansaw, WI June 7 Hi Winders............................Millville 28 Range Riders.......................Hill City July 12 Straight Arrow..........Stone Lake, WI August 1-2 * OMA Nationals .....................Millville 30 Northern Lites.........................Bruno September 20 Norsemen ...............Trollhaugen, WI 27 Northern Lites .......................Crosby October 3 * Range Riders.......................Hill City 11 Golden Eagles .................Mazeppa

Enduro Y= Youth event May 30 Y 31 June 13 Y 14 20 Y 21 July 25 Y 26 August 8 Y 9 22 Y 23

RVER ............................Huntersville RVER ............................Huntersville Range Riders ...............Akeley West Range Riders ...............Akeley West MOTR........................Stone Lke, WI MOTR........................Stone Lke, WI Norsemen ................................Mora Norsemen ................................Mora PBFR ............................Akeley East PBFR ............................Akeley East Straight Arrows ..................Duquette Straight Arrows ..................Duquette

Flat Track May 30 On Track Short Track .....Cambridge June 6 Dual w/D16 .............Beaver Dam WI 7 Dual w/D16 .............Beaver Dam WI 14 Norseman TT .................Cambridge 20 FDMC ................................New Ulm 21 FDMC ................................New Ulm July 11 Golden Eagles ...............St. Charles 18 On Track w/D16..............Cambridge 19 On Track w/D16..............Cambridge August 1 Golden Eagles ...............St. Charles 2 Golden Eagles ...............St. Charles September 13 Norseman TT .................Cambridge 19 On Track.........................Cambridge

Hillclimb * Non-points paying event June 14 * IMC Hill Drags ..................Red Wing 21 Kato Cycle Club .................Mankato July 18 * KCC Hill Drags ...................Mankato August 14 National Tech Insp.............New Ulm 15 National Champ.................New Ulm 16 National Champ.................New Ulm 29 Kato Cycle Club .................Mankato 30 FDMC ................................New Ulm September 12 IMC...................................Red Wing 13 IMC...................................Red Wing

Trail Rides May 16 Golden Eagles ..................Theilman 17 Golden Eagles ..................Theilman August 15 PBFR.....................................Akeley 16 PBFR.....................................Akeley September 12 Golden Eagles ..................Theilman 13 Golden Eagles ..................Theilman 26 TCTR.............................Huntersville 27 TCTR.............................Huntersville

D23 Road May 16 Torch Run...........................Mankato June 7 MN Vets Ride ......................Otsego August 8 MN Wings ............................ Walker January 1, 10 Travelers MC Ice run

District 23 Officers

Chairman, Mike Quinn .............507-288-2612 mquinn4@charter.net V. Chairman, Jim Nelson..........651-351-2046 jandjnelson@hotmail.com Treasurer (Board Appointed) Karen Umphress ......................612-965-8619 karen@tnkent.com MX Vice Chairman Chip Donaho ............................651-451-8401 chip@visi.com

Government Relations Tom & Karen Umphress ...........612-965-8618 Trail Rider Vice Chairman James Landini ..........................612-559-9134 Banquet Chair, Mark Becker ....715-386-2780 Board Advisor Craig Rutschow 651-385-7813 Webmaster, Bob Jenson ..........218-205-6059

AMA Congressman Off Road, Al Mathwig................952-881-3840 Dale Broughton ........................651-429-4786 Road, Tom Huhl........................651-645-6772 ATV, Bob Lind...........................763-441-3149

Club and Promoters

ARC Racing .............................651-324-7827 Berm Benders Inc ....................320-679-2582 Buffalo River Race Park ...........701-361-6676 Echo Valley...............................218-348-4754 Flying Dutchmen ......................507-934-5813 Golden Eagles..........................715-307-0936 Hi-Winders ...............................507-753-2779 Hurricane Hills MX Park ...........507-843-5154 Indianhead Cycle Club .............651-764-1220

Kato Cycle Club........................507-380-5116 Midway Recreation Park...........952-601-1169 Minnesota Wings, Inc...............763-360-6044 Motocity Raceway ....................218-894-2826 Motokazie .................................952-601-1169 Norsemen Motorcycle Club......952-881-3840 North Central Dirt Track ...........612-865-2661 Northern Lites ..........................218-828-4766 On Track Promotions ...............763-689-4029 Paul Bunyan Forest Riders ......218-739-5525 Range Riders ...........................218-326-9312 River Valley Enduro Riders ......612-247-2039 Rough Riders Quad Club .........651-587-8916 RM Promotions ........................320-980-5227 RTW/ Cambridge MX ...............320-980-4428 Straight Arrow Enduro Riders...952-829-4473 Travelers Motorcycle Club........952-445-4379 Twin Cities Trail Riders.............952-896-6886 Veterans Ride Inc.....................651-260-7204 Wisconsin District 16: Arkansaw Cycle Park ...............715-285-5679 CMJ Raceway ..........................608-220-6853

2009 D22 Events www.ia-district22.com Dates subject to change Q= Quad Classes included NP= No Points

Motocross May 9 Q CVTR ........................Cedar Rapids 16 Q Riverside Raceway ..........Winterset 17 Riverside Raceway ..........Winterset 23 Q FV Moto X ....................Montezuma 24 Q FV Moto X ....................Montezuma 30 Q CVTR .......................Cedar Rapids June 6 Q FV Moto X ....................Montezuma Quad classes only event 13 Q CVTR ........................Cedar Rapids 13 Q Riverside Raceway ..........Winterset 14 Riverside Raceway ..........Winterset 27 Q CVTR ........................Cedar Rapids July 5 Q FV Moto X ....................Montezuma

11 Q CVTR ........................Cedar Rapids 25 Q CVTR ........................Cedar Rapids August 1 Q Riverside Raceway ..........Winterset 2 Riverside Raceway ..........Winterset 8 Q FV Moto X ....................Montezuma 9 Q FV Moto X ....................Montezuma 15 Q CVTR .......................Cedar Rapids 29 Q CVTR .......................Cedar Rapids September 5 Q FV Moto X ...................Montezuma 6 Q FV Moto X ...................Montezuma 12 Q CVTR ........................Cedar Rapids 19 New Hartford..............New Hartford 20 New Hartford..............New Hartford 26 Q Riverside Raceway ..........Winterset 27 Riverside Raceway ..........Winterset October 10 Q Riverside Raceway ..........Winterset Bob Palmer Memorial Race 11 NP Riverside Raceway ..........Winterset Quad and Bike Open Practice, no racing 17 Q FV Moto X ....................Montezuma 18 Q FV Moto X ....................Montezuma

Hare Scrambles June 7

District 22 Officers:

President, Mark D. Bonnell.......515-208-6169 mxkingdom@aol.com Treasurer, Larry Bever .............515-277-1284 Points Webmaster Drew Brandt .............................641-521-3972 Motocross Group Officers Treasurer, Stacy Stephens .......641-877-6068 Membership Director Cathy Johnson .........................641-784-6121 Membership Assistant Jim Johnson .............................641-784-6121 Points Steward James McNaul..........................641-990-0529 Webmaster, Missi Thede ..........641-781-9195

AMA Congress delegates

Off Road, Mark Bonnell ............515-208-6169 Road, Randy Randall ...............641-357-5668 Brian Walton .............................319-277-5067 ATV, Joe Kunkel .......................641-521-5898

Clubs and Promoters

Cedar Valley Trail Riders..........319-363-7800 Fun Valley MX ..........................641-623-3456 New Hartford Racing ................319-885-6469 Riverside Raceway...................515-266-7509

FV Moto X ....................Montezuma

2009 VMX Events Motocross Events Date Promoter......................................Location

www.midwestvmx.org Dates subject to change

May 30 CMJ Raceway............................Hixton, WI June 20 Moto-X Raceway ...........................Sully, IA July 18 Muddy Waters MX ................Port Byron, IL August 8 Sunset Ridge MX........................Walnut, IL (USVMX National)

9 Sunset Ridge MX........................Walnut, IL September 6 Iron Horse Music Festival ..........Sabula, IA October 10 Sunset Ridge MX........................Walnut, IL

VMX Contacts: E-mail addresses at the D17 web site Midwest VMX..................................319-366-3916 Director, Mitch Winder bultaco206@hotmail .com Membership, Chuck Doose cldoose@comcast.net CYCLE USA, May 2009

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'06 Kawasaki KX85 - Very fast bike! Complete with Hot Rod's stroker kit; Renthal bars, sprockets, chain, launch protector, FMF pipe. Excellent condition! Reduced: $1,975. Des Moines area 515-240-6933

'08 Kawasaki KX100 - Very few hours. FMF pipe, Works Connection launch protector, Renthal bars, chain wheel and chain. Like New! $2,975 obo. Des Moines area. 515-240-6933

‘00 Kawasaki KDX200 2 stroke, lights, good plastic, tires, some spare parts, shop manual $1500, obo. 4X8 Tilt trailer, plywood deck, new tires, $500 obo. Ken 952882-8867 cell 612-282-2100 Savage, Mn

‘06 Yamaha Raptor 700R, never raced, extras $4800. Will negotiate 920-758-2216

‘08 Kawasaki KX450 like new, 16 hours of +45 rider, new tires, Enzo suspension, very well maintained, $4,350. 715-215-0410

‘08 KTM 50 Mini Adventure Like new, low hours $1700. ‘00 Kawasaki KX250 mint condition, only 5 hrs on bike $2000. Chicago, IL 815-483-9381

'08 KTM 450XC ATV New, still in crate. Comes with "Ready To Race" package, $1500 value. Also will include 525 cylinder kit. Call MCC for details. 630-782-2010 or check site, teammcc.com

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‘08 Suzuki RMZ450 EFI Factory Connection Suspension, new chain/ sprockets, excellent condition, runs great. $4400 Michael 715-828-3235

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‘08 Honda CRF450R, FMF 4.1 Factory titanium exhaust w/ megabomb, cycra white plastics, all stock parts, holeshot device, $4,700. 920-621-4332

‘00 Georgie Boy motor home 33' Ford V10, Loaded w/accessories and everything works like new! Pics available upon request. $39,500. or offer!! 815-692-2235

‘99 Ford E350 10' box van set up for motocross racing includes generator, tool box, air compressor, seats four sleeps one. Contact Sam 708-878-1817, $5,500 obo.

‘07 Yamaha YZ250F, Motor and suspension done by Pro Action. Complete Barnett clutch assembly, LOTS of extras! Excellent condition. $3400. 815-692-2235

'03 Kawasaki KLX125 dirt bike. $995 obo. Mondovi, WI 715-926-6079

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‘05 Kawasaki KX85 Low hours on re-built motor, ready for racing. Upgraded bars/ chain/ sprocket. New plastic. $1695 obo. Mondovi, WI 715-926-6079 ‘06 Honda CRF450 nice with extras $2900, ‘01 Honda CBR f4i 600 black and red 4100 miles, showroom condition, $4900. 608643-0504

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