Johnson/ Thode shine at Trojan North Webster, Indiana - June 16 By Becky Stichter
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eads Racing Unlimited had racing action at the Trojan track this father's day weekend. The turnout was smaller than usual, but those who raced enjoyed their seat time. Saturday morning, in the 250C class, Levi Johnson, mounted on a Kawasaki, came out of the gates fastest and took the lead. Cordi Pattison, Kyle Kline, and Caden Roberts were behind, battling it out for second place. Roberts opened up the throttle, and moved ahead of the others, with Kline not far behind. Roberts rode solid, and finished second, behind Johnson. In the second moto, Johnson took the lead again, and rode to a perfect 1-1. Another battle was going on behind the leader as Roberts and Kline were locked together. Kline found himself ahead of Roberts this time, and was able to maintain his position. Kline, running 3-2, took second overall. In the Supermini class, Braden Groves was able to take the lead both motos, ahead of Alexander Dalton and Chris Christman. Groves ran 1-1 and Dalton 2-2. Madison Johnson rode to both moto wins in the Womens 12+ class, while Elizabeth Puckett and Emily Eubanks battled it out for second place. In the first moto Puckett
#76 Jared Meranda and Clayton Birk in 250C.
moved into second place, and was able to stay ahead of Eubanks. Puckett was riding in second place most of the second moto, but then had some difficulties and wasn’t able to finish, and Eubanks was right there, ready to move into second place. The 14/24 class had some fast riders today, and was a fun group to watch. Taylor Routh, mounted on a Yamaha, took the holeshot in the first moto, followed by Jeffery Thode Jr. and Levi Johnson. It didn't take Thode too long to get around Routh. Johnson also found an opportunity to get past Routh, but had to work hard to stay ahead. Thode Jr. won this moto, followed by Johnson. In the second moto, Thode took the early lead and set the pace. Johnson and Routh battled each other again. This time Routh Madison Johnson pulled into second posi-
winning the Womens class.
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tion. Johnson worked hard, but was not able to catch Routh this time. Thode finished 1-1. After weeks of no rain, it began to rain for the first moto of the first four races Saturday evening. It was just enough to water the track, and break the humidity. More racing was scheduled for Sunday, including special events in celebration of father's day. Saturday Morning Results: 250B: 1.Jeffrey Thode 2.Kale Grindle 3.Nick Conklin 250C: 1.Levi Johnson 2.Kyle Kline 3.Caden Roberts 4.Cordi Pattison 5.Jared Meranda +25: 1.Chris Scott 2.Larry Klinger Supermini: 1.Braden Groves 2.Alexander Dalton 3.Chris Christman Girls: 1.Madison Johnson 2.Ashley Eubanks Quad B: 1.Greg Fouladi 2.Gilford Miller Jr. Mini Quad: Jordanne Stichter +50: 1.Mike Farley 2.John Rhoades Open A: 1.Chris Scott 2.Taylor Routh 3.Daryl Howell Open B: 1.Jeffrey Thode Schlby 2: 1.Colt McPhearson 85 (12-15): 1.Isaiah Shelton 2.Braden Groves 3.Tristin Ponsler 4.Landen Waugh 85 (9-11): 1.Justin Stichter 2.Nicholas Hunt 3.Jeremiah Ponsler Pitbike: 1.Collin Baron 2.Chris Christman +30A: 1.Daryl Howell Women 12+: 1.Madison Johnson 2.Emily Eubanks 3.Elizabeth Puckett 14/24: 1.Jeffrey Thode 2.Taylor Routh 3.Levi Johnson 4.Nick Conklin 5.Colt McPhearson Open C: 1.Kyle Kline 2.Joseph Hagemeier 3.Jack Keultjes 4.Brandon Arbuckle 50cc (4-6): 1.Aidan Patton 2.Cordi Pattison Jr. 65cc (7-9): 1.Rylan Keller