| Auburn May 10, 2002 |
| Youths Division 1. 1. Alex Marcucci 2. Ricky Wells Also in the race, JT Mabry, Mark Carrillo, TJ Fowler, Danny Easley, Justin Boyle. This race finished with a horrific accident. On the second lap a close fast race was progressing with all seven riders tightly bunched. Second place man, Jason Boyle ran into leader Alex Marcucci, taking both of them down. Ricky Wells, who was in third place avoided them by riding outside the wreckage, but hit the wall hard. Miraculously the other 4 riders, who were close behind, avoided the fallen riders. Youths Division 2. 1. Mitchell Johnson 2. Ricky Felicio 3. Bruce Bast 4. Ricky Adams 5. RJ Becerra 6. Ronnie Woodsford Youths Division 3. 1. Hunter Morris 2. Jesse Becerra 3. Tori Hubbert 4. Bryce Olney The delay caused by the accident in the Division 1 Junior Main lead to the remaining races being completed in record time. Ricky Wells was taken to hospital and was released the next day. He did suffer a broken arm and thumb. From where I was sitting, I expected much worse. From winning our division 3 Junior National last year, he has made great progress with his riding. |
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| Team Coyote pit crew, Steve & Donna between heats |
| Hunter Morris and his brother listen intently at the riders meeting |
| Photos courtesy of Dave Yost |