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© 2004, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. From a press release issued By USGPRU.

From a press release issued by USGPRU:

USGPRU National Championship Round 6 Results

LOUDON, NH – June 22, 2004 – The USGPRU celebrated Father’s Day by combining with the Can-Am series regulars and fighting two hellacious battles at New Hampshire International Speedway in Loudon, NH this weekend. The 125 field was deep and extremely competitive with a grid of 40 riders; 20 of them qualifying within 3 seconds of pole position. The big surprise of qualifying was the continuing development of Paul Duval who held off NESBA.com/Acid Cigars rider Brian Kcraget three one-hundredths of a second to stand atop the grid for Sunday’s main event. Team Incomplete’s Todd Puckett put up a strong third followed by the Zembrana tuned bike of Steve Wenner and 2003 Loudon winner Dale Greenwood rounding out the top five. The biggest surprise of qualifying might have been Eric Yoo who many had picked as the probable winner of the race; he qualified just ninth fastest.

The 250 qualifying was dominated by Jason Routhier who was head-and-shoulders above his fellow competitors. Unfortunately a post race failure to report for weigh-in caused him to start from last place on the grid. Next fastest was Chris Reynolds, who inherited pole followed by Sean Wray, Wenner, Kcraget, and Yoo.

The lap record was sure to fall in the 125 main event following Kcraget’s 1:16.1 time during morning practice. In fact the leading group of protagonists spent much of the race below the record while attempting to break away. Late in the race Kcraget put distance on Puckett and Yoo while pole-sitter Duval attempted to win the X Prize by launching himself over the bars in turn 11. Josh Herrin went from Loudon newcomer to fourth place and gave his dad a great Father’s Day gift and reason to smile after the long haul from California. Wenner proved that 125s are not just for the young and malnourished with a hard-fought fifth.

The 250 event finished the day and was marked by the amazing charge of Routhier who would not be denied victory. He charged from the back of the pack to win comfortably and vent his frustration at being DQ’d the day before. Second and third were close but Sean Wray found enough extra speed to keep Reynolds on the lowest rung of the podium. Late in the race Kcraget tracked down Wenner for fourth and made what might up crucial championship points in the process.

FINAL RESULTS:

Carrera Leathers/Infinity USGPRU/Can-Am 125cc Grand Prix:
1. Brian Kcraget (Hon RS125), 15 laps
2. Todd Puckett (Hon RS125)
3. Eric Yoo (Hon RS125)
4. Josh Herrin (Hon RS125)
5. Steve Wenner (Hon RS125)
6. Gregor Halenda (Hon RS125)
7. Scott Moxey (Hon RS125)
8. Eddy Brunet (Hon RS125)
9. Stewart Aitken-Cade (Hon RS125)
10. Steve Scott (Yam TZ125)
11. Frank Guadagnino (Hon RS125)
12. Angela Hiba (Hon RS125)
13. Chris Cosentino (Hon RS125)
14. Christian Rose (Hon RS125)15. David Celetino (Yam TZ125)
16. Dennis Woods (Hon RS125)
17. Finbar “Barry” Gilsenan (Hon RS125), -1 lap
18. John Dempsey (Hon RS125), -1 lap
19. Turu Illgen (Hon RS125), -1 lap
20. Philip Turkington (Hon RS125), -1 lap
21. Joseph Melchionda (Hon RS125), -1 lap
22. Brian Roach (Hon RS125), -1 lap
23. Scott Bourke (Hon RS125), -1 lap
24. Matthew Cooper, -1 lap
25. Rick Moreau (Yam TZ125), -1 lap
26. Bruce Leung (Hon RS125), -1 lap
27. Dwight Eyrick (Hon RS125), -1 lap
28. Dane Walther (Hon RS125), -2 laps
29. Jim Bergey (Hon RS125), -2 laps
30. Zack Courts (Hon RS125), -4 laps
31. Paul Duvall (Hon RS125), -5 laps
32. Mark White (Hon RS125), -6 laps
33. Richard Demetrius (Hon RS125), -7 laps
34. Dale Greenwood, Jr. (Hon RS125), -8 laps
35. James Lovejoy (Hon RS125), -8 laps
36. Chad Nelson (Hon RS125), -8 laps
37. Rebecca Henn (Yam TZ125), -12 laps

Rising Sun/Infinity USGPRU/Can-Am 250cc Grand Prix:

1. Jason Routhier (Yam TZ250), 15 laps
2. Sean Wray (Yam TZ250)
3. Chris Reynolds (Hon RS250)
4. Brian Kcraget (Hon RS250)
5. Steve Wenner (Hon RS250)
6. Josh Herrin (Hon RS125)
7. Tim O’Conner (Yam TZ250)
8. Eric Yoo (Yam TZ250)
9. Stewart Aitken-Cade (Hon RS125)
10. Dale Greenwood, Jr. (Hon RS125)
11. Angela Hiba (Hon RS125)
12. David Karten (Yam TZ250)
13. Thomas Fournier (Yam TZ250), -1 lap
14. Frank Guadagnino (Hon RS125), -1 lap
15. David Celento (Yam TZ125), -1 lap
16. James Whitaker (Hon RS250), -1 lap
17. Rick Moreau (Yam TZ250), -1 lap 

18. Joseph Melchionda (Yam TZ250), -1 lap
19. Rebecca Henn (Yam TZ125),  -2 laps
20. John Abell (Hon RS250), -9 laps, DNF

USGPRU sponsors include Infinity Investing, Acid Cigars, CCS/F-USA, Bridgestone, Dunlop, EBC Brakes, GPC Moto, Hjelm Motorsports, Motion Pro, Redline Cycle Imports, REV’IT! USA, Silkolene, Speed Fiber, 888-Fastlap, and VP Fuel.

About USGPRU

The USGPRU is the officially recognized Motorcycle Grand Prix Road Racing National Championship series in the United States. The USGPRU emulates true World MotoGP racing experience and serves to attract young riders to gain experience in a professional environment and provide a path to world-class motorcycle racing. The USGPRU structures events with extended length grand prix racing exclusive to the GP machines, timed qualifying and strong contingency and sponsor support. For additional details, visit www.USGPRU.net.

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