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In This Issueof Motorcycle Racing Action

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Contributing Writers andPhotographers

Jamie B. Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photographer

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COVER PHOTO: Jamie B. Brown

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“2001 Motorama at a glance!” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,7

2002 AMA Supercross Race Results / Point Standings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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The Boyesen GuaranteeEvery Boyesen product comes with a money back guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with any Boyesen product, return it for its full refund.

Twin Air announces the release of the new Twin Air Power Flow Kit for the 2002 Honda CR 125/250. The Power Flow Kit includes an aluminum cage

that features a 4-arm support system the keeps the sealing ring of the filter tight against the airbox. The cage also uses 4 locating pins to match the new air filter design. The Twin Air Power Flow Kit ensures a perfect support system for maximum filter sealing. See www.twinair.com for pictures.

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Huge selection of…• Thor • Fox • Dunlop Tires• And all other MX needs at the Best Price!

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July 14 - Sunday - 11:30 amJuly 28 - Sunday - 11:30 am 5 ft. Trophies Double Track Points Sponsored by: West Shore Suzuki Mechanicsburg, PAAugust 4 - Sunday - 11:30 amAugust 18 - Sunday - 11:30 amSeptember 2 - Monday (Labor Day) - 9:30 am Double Track Points District 6 Points 4th Round of ATV PA Championship Bike Giveaway Contingencies Sponsored by: Bromley Suzuki, KTM Trevos, PASeptember 15 - Sunday - 11:30 amSeptember 29 - Sunday - 11:30 amOctober 12 - Saturday - 5:00 pm Sleepy Hollow/Flying Dutchmen Banquet @ Flying Dutchmen Motorcycle Club

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Round 1Edison International Field • Anaheim, CA

January 5, 2002 1) 29 Travis A. Preston 2) 259 James M. Stewart, Jr. 3) 90 Christopher Gosselaar 4) 18 Brock Sellards 5) 27 Rodrig Thain

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Round 2Qualcomm Stadium • San Diego, CA

January 12, 2002 1) 259 James M. Stewart, Jr. 2) 27 Rodrig Thain 3) 45 Ivan Tedesco 4) 39 David Pingree 5) 29 Travis A. Preston

1) 12 David Vuillemin 2) 199 Travis A. Pastrana 3) 5 Mike LaRocco 4) 4 Ricky Carmichael 5) 103 Chad Reed

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Round 3Edison International Field • Anaheim, CA

January 19, 2002 1) 39 David Pingree 2) 259 James M. Stewart, Jr. 3) 45 Ivan Tedesco 4) 59 Casey Lytle 5) 68 Matt Walker

1) 5 Mike LaRocco 2) 12 David Vuillemin 3) 199 Travis A. Pastrana 4) 4 Ricky Carmichael 5) 25 Nathan Ramsey

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Round 4Bank One Ballpark • Phoenix, AZ

January 26, 2002 1) 259 James M. Stewart, Jr. 2) 29 Travis A. Preston 3) 27 Rodrig Thain 4) 90 Christopher Gosselaar 5) 18 Brock Sellards

1) 4 Ricky Carmichael 2) 199 Travis A. Pastrana 3) 12 David Vuillemin 4) 5 Mike LaRocco 5) 25 Nathan Ramsey

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POINT STANDINGS after 4 Rounds

1) 94 James M. Stewart, Jr. 2) 69 Ivan Tedesco 3) 67 Travis A. Preston 4) 64 Rodrig Thain 5) 58 David Pingree 6) 54 Christopher Gosselaar 7) 52 Brock Sellards 8) 50 Travis C. Elliott 9) 45 Keith R. Johnson 10) 36 Craig Decker

1) 92 David Vuillemin 2) 85 Mike Larocco 3) 66 Travis A. Pastrana 4) 62 Ricky Carmichael 5) 57 Ezra Lusk 6) 49 Nathan Ramsey 7) 46 Kevin W. Windham 8) 46 Jeremy A. McGrath 9) 44 Chad Reed 10) 43 Michael Byrne

1) 12 David Vuillemin 2) 5 Mike LaRocco 3) 24 Ernesto Fonseca 4) 35 Michael Byrne 5) 11 Ezra Lusk

Mike LaRocco on his way to first Supercross win in six years.

Bubba Stewart continuing his amateur winning ways into the pro’s.

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RRP’s Ty Wallace (90) and Keith Johnson (73, partially hidden) battle for the lead in the late stages of the 250 Expert final at the Motorama. Johnson won in the final corner by block passing Wallace who lead the race until the last lap.

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Tom Welch (69) leads the 125 main event early in the race. Welch won in a photo finish at the 23rd Annual Motorama Indoor Races and Speed Show.

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Boyesen Engineering has taken their coolingtechnology to the Yamaha YZF 250.

The Boyesen Water Pump Cover and Impeller, part numbers WPC-37 and WPI-37, are available for the 2001-2002 YZF 250. Boyesen Covers are available in Silver Vein, Black, and Aluminum finishes.

In a coolant flow comparison test, the Boyesen cover and impeller flowed 34.2% more at low RPM’s, 21.7% at mid-RPM’s, and at high RPM’s flowed 19.6% more coolant than stock.

Water Pump CoversPart Number: WPC-37

Water Pump ImpellersPart Number: WPI-37

Boyesen Engineering announces the release of the Boyesen Exhaust Flange, part number BEF-01, for the 2002 Honda CR 125.

The Boyesen Flange features inter-nal flow changes and the length of the flange is shortened to enhance low to mid range power and throttle response.

Tested and used by Team Tuf Honda and Team RRP/Crossroad Powersports.

For more information regarding these products or any other Boyesen products, call Boyesen at 800-441-1177 or check us out on the web at www.boyesen.com.

Exhaust FlangePart Number: BEF-01

For 2002, both the KX125 and 250 have been further refined with changes to the engines to increase power and revised suspension to dial in the ride. Also the KX85 returns after an incredible debut year in 2001 where is won it’s share of amateur championships and was named Best Mini-Motocrosser by Motocross Action magazine. This mighty motocrosser is the answer to championship dreams. Followed by the mid-sized KX100 which incorporates many of the KX85 improvements. They will definitely be front runners on the amateur scene. The mightiest of minis is the full-featured KX65 for those who want to eventually make the transition to the bigger minis. It has revisions to the frame and suspension for improved performance. Having the KX60, KX65, KX85, and KX100 to choose from, the future stars of the sport can graduate to each level as they develop their skills and ambitions. The big-bore KX500, nine-time winner of the famed Baja 1000 and choice of bike for champion Team Green® riders Destry Abbot and Brian Brown, continues its reign as the king of the open-class motocross bikes. Its reputation for class leading performance has made it a legend in its own time, but check it out for yourself.

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March 30 District 6 & 7 Motocross ; District 6 Points & Contingency Race April 21 District 6 & 7 Motocross; District 7 Expert Points 4 Foot Trophy Day Sponsored by West Sore Suzuki, Mechanicsburg, PA June 2 District 6 & 7 Motocross; District 7 B, C, Youth & Women’s Points. 4 Foot Trophy Day Sponsored by Off Road Cycle Supply, Hanover, PA July 21 District 6 & 7 Motocross; District 6 Points.

4 Foot Trophy Day Sponsored by Montrose Dodge, Germantown, MD

September 2 District 6 & 7 Motocross; Labor Day Suzuki Championship. Hosted by Happy Ramblers & Doublin Gap. 2002 RM 125 Giveaway Sponsored by West Shore Suzuki Mechanicsburg, PA. Must Race a minimum of 1 class at Doublin Gap Sunday 9/1 and 1 class at Happy Ramblers Monday 9/2 to be eligible for Giveaway on 9/2 at Happy Ramblers.

September 29 District 6 & 7 Motocross; District 7 Expert Points. 4 Foot Trophy Day Sponsored by JT Motorsports, Frederick, MD

October 13 District 6 & 7 Motocross; District 7 B, C, Youth & Women’s Points. 4 Foot Trophy Day Sponsored by Ray Wilt’s Hanover, PA

November 3 District 6 & 7 Motocross 4 Foot Trophy Day Sponsored by D & D Cycles Hampstead, Maryland

MIDDLE ATLANTIC MOTOCROSS ASSOCIATION (MAMA) DATES

May 19 MAMA (Youth Only). Must have a MAMA membership to race.

August 11 MAMA (Youth Only). Must have a MAMA membership to race.

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2002 Event Schedule

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