Redwood Harley-Davidson / Eureka Motorsports
Center
Sportsman Motorcycle Class
Presented by Humboldt
Performance Cycle
RUN-TUFF
ELIMINATOR - MAY 1, 2005
"Bomber" John Widmann,
NHRA Division 7 Kerker motorcycle champion in 2002
and 2004, and the runner up finisher at the 2000 World Finals in Pomona, continued his
domination of the Sportsman Motorcycle Class by winning his 2nd final round
victory of the season.
In the final, Widmann - aboard his 1997 Kawasaki
"Ninja", narrowly defeated Mike Burns (a 1st time finalist) on his
2004 Kawasaki ZX-10. After passing Burns while approaching the speed
trap, Widmann backed out of the throttle to ensure he
didn't break out. Burns, however, maintained his speed (140 mph) and almost
caught Widmann at the finish line. Widmann's margin of victory was calculated to be a mere
4'9". A great final round to cap ofF
another great day of racing at the Samoa Dragstrip! Semi-finalists were George Brooks Sr. and
Kirk Speelman – who also captured the #1 qualifier
award with an excellent .005 reaction time during qualifications.
In the “Full Throttle” Gambler’s Bracket, Wayne Cox of Black & White Motorsports defeated Jed Hess.
Current points standings for the Sportsman Motorcycle Class
can be accessed by clicking “RACE RESULTS” at www.blackandwhitemotorsports.com.