Can-Am Challenge 1997
The 1997 Can-Am Challenge was held again this year at the Pangborn Raceway in Wenatchee Washington, arguably the finest YSR track in the United States. Many thanks go to Monica Dommel, and Grant Grinell for a great 3 days of racing and fun. This is the only race of the year where the racing and partying is at a PRO-Level! The Woodstock of YSR Racing truly lived up to it's nick name during this year's three day event.(Really don't know what is more enjoyable, the racing or the partying!) Riders came from as far away as New Jersey, Delaware, Canada, Oklahoma etc. A good time was had by all, and all said they would be back next year! Can't wait! A special thanks to Dave Murray for doing the announcing chores, (and he raced too!) and Pete and Elaine for providing a fabulous track.
Due to numerous requests, we have provided several pages of pix, both of racing and partying. Please check the bottom of the page for links to pix! The linked pix are fairly large files, so may be slow to load. Have patience! Our apologies for some of the pix quality, some of the unscheduled events were only caught on video in the dead of night...the quality sucks....but....is worth it!
Pictures Courtesy of: Rose Ray, and Sue and Larry Oliver...Thanks
Results
NOVICE
1. Ken Wong (PCYC), 2. Gary Law (PCYC), 3. Jenifer Buck
WOMENS
1. Barb Landry (Calamari), 2. Monica Dommel (PCYC), 3. Susan Clark (Calamari), 4. Laura Douglas (Calamari), 5. Heather Smith (PCYC), 6. Jenifer Buck
50CC STOCK
1. Tyler Sandell (Calamari & PCYC), 2. Mike Nakano (PCYC), 3. Tony Callen (NCMRRA), 4. Mike Deilke, 5. Genjuro Quale, 6. Derek Grove
SUPERSPORT
1. Mark Kruger (PCYC) YSR80, 2. Beau Wilke (Calamari) YSR50, 3. Jerry Douglas (Calamari) YSR50, 4.Bill Cole (Calamari) YSR50, 5. Dan Merlino (Calamari) YSR50, 6. Ken Wong (PCYC) YSR80, 7. Chad Wasileski (Calamari) YSR50, 8. Louis Wong (PCYC)
SUPERBIKE
1. Mark Kruger (PCYC) YSR80, 2. Beau Wilke (Calamari) YSR50, 3. Kevin Sheafer (Calamari) YSR50, 4. Jerry Douglas (Calamari) YSR50, 5. Chad Wasileski (Calamari) YSR50, 6. Bill Cole (Calamari) YSR50, 7. John Greenly (Calamari) YSR50, 8. Dan Merlino (Calamari) YSR50, 9. Art Martinez (NCMRRA) YSR50, 10. Eric Kohler (NCMRRA) YSR50, 11. Larry Oliver (NCMRRA) YSR50, 12. Dave Murray YSR50, 13. Dave Albers (PCYC) YSR50
80 GP OPEN
1. Don Canet (Mavkat) KX80 Big Wheel, 2. Beau Wilke (Calamari)YSRM80, 3. Kevin Sheafer (Calamari) YSRM80, 4. Jerry Douglas (Calamari) YZR80, 5. Dan Merlino (Calamari) YSRM80, 6. Paul Kerr (Mavkat) KX80 Big Wheel, 7. Eric Kohler (NCMRRA) YZR80, 8. Tyler Sandell (Calamari & PCYC) YZR80, 9. Tony Callen (NCMRRA) YZR80, 10. Mike Deilke YZR80
2 HOUR ENDURANCE
OPEN CLASS
1. Mavkat Racing-Don Canet/Paul Kerr KX80 Big Wheel, 2. Team Calamari Racing #2-Tim Rush/Dan Merlino YSRM80, 3. Team Huh?-Tony Callen/Mike Deilke/Pete Nielson YZR80, 4. Team Calamari Racing #4-Jerry Douglas/Justen Hunt YZR80, 5. Team Calamari Racing #3-Bill Cole/Tyler Sandell YSRM80, 6. Team Calamari Racing #1-Beau Wilke/Kevin Sheafer YSRM80
SUPERSPORT/SUPERBIKE
1. Team Calamari Racing #5-John Greenly/Chad Wasileski YSR50, 2. Team Streak-Eric Kohler/Larry Oliver YSR50, 3. Team Leatherneck-Ted Durham/Art Martinez YSR50, 4. Team Calamari Racing #6-Laura Douglas/Barb Landry, 5. Team Canuck, Eh?-Monica Dommel/Kevin McKee/Dave Murray YSR50
STOCK 50
1. Spud Boys Racing-Dave Albers/Mike Barton/Derek Grove/Duncan Smith YSR50, 2. DoReMi Racing-Mike Nakano/Ken Wong/Louis Wong
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