SCORE driver standings

Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2002 | 9:04 a.m.

SCORE Desert Series points leaders (through Round 5, SCORE Las Vegas Primm 300):

TROPHY-TRUCK (Unlimited Production Trucks)--1. Mark Post, Laguna Hills, Calif./Jerry Whelchel, Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., Ford F-150, 237; 2. Scott Steinberger, Cypress, Calif., Ford F-150, 235; 3. Ed and Tim Herbst, Las Vegas, Ford F-150, 231; 4. Brian Collins, Las Vegas, Chevy Silverado, 191; 5. Dan Smith/David Ashley, Riverside, Calif., Ford F-150, 174; 6. Darren Skilton, Lakewood, Calif., Kia Sorrento, 172; 7. Gus Vildosola, Mexicali, Mexico, Ford F-150, 93; 8. Glen Greer, Green Valley, Ariz., Dodge Ram, 74; 9. Mark Miller, Carefree Ariz., Chevy Silverado, 69; 10. Josh Baldwin, Irvine, Calif., Ford F-150, 55.

CLASS 1 (Unlimited single or two seaters)--1. Troy Herbst, Las Vegas, Smithbuilt-Ford engine, 266; 2. Chuck Hovey, Escondido, Calif., Jimco-Chevy, 249; 3. Dale Ebberts, Canyon Lake, Calif., Jimco-Toyota, 236; 4. Andrew Myers, Newport Beach, Calif. Jimco-Toyota, 179; 5. (tie) Dan Myers, Newport Beach, Calif., Jimco-Chevy, and Ron Brant, Torrance, Calif., Jimco-Chevy, 150.

PROTRUCK (Limited Production Trucks)--1. Steve Barlow, Temecula, Calif., Ford F-150, 258; 2. Alan Pflueger, Honolulu, Chevy Silverado, 171; 3. Al Hogan, Columbus, Mont., Ford F-150, 143.

CLASS 1-2/1600 (VW-powered single or two-seaters - limited to 1600cc)--1. Kash Vessels, Tucson, Ariz., Lothringer, 263; 2. Jake Maness, Redstone, Colo., Jimco, 211; 3. Brian Jeffrey, Acton, Calif., Jimco, 208. CLASS 3 (short wheelbase 4x4)--1. Donald and Kenneth Moss, Sacramento, Calif., Ford Bronco, 186.

CLASS 5 (Unlimited Baja Bugs)--1. George Seeley Jr., Glendale, Calif., 237.

CLASS 5/1600 (1600cc Baja Bugs)--1. Rob Taylor, San Diego, 237; 2. Allen Gregory, Alpine, Calif., 220; 3. Ruben Guitierrez Jr., Hemet, Calif., 164.

CLASS 7 (Open Mini Trucks)--1. Craig Turner, Yorba Linda, Calif., Ford Ranger, 238; 2. Hector Salazar, Chula Vista, Calif., Ford Ranger, 95; 3. Perry McNeil, Lemon Grove, Calif., Ford Ranger, 66.

CLASS 7S (Stock Mini Trucks)--1. Dan Fresh, San Juan Capistrano, Calif., Chevy S-10, 239; 2. Eric and Jared Hardin, Anaheim, Calif., GMC Sonoma, 209; 3. Doug Siewert, Oceanside, Calif./Cory Susag, Dana Point, Calif., Chevy S-10, 152.

CLASS 8 (Full-sized two-wheel drive trucks)--1. Nick Vanderwey, Buckeye, Ariz., Chevy Silverado, 242; 2. Joe Patelli, Romoland, Calif., Chevy Blazer, 194; 3. Benny Canela, Indio, Calif., Ford F-150, 151.

CLASS 9 (VW-powered Short Wheelbase, single or two-seaters)--1. Eric Fisher, Ensenada, Mexico, Garibay Challenger, 169.

CLASS 10 (Single or two-seaters to 1650cc)--1. Martin Christensen, Escondido, Calif., Jimco-BMW, 229; 2. Mark Hutchins, Henderson, Nev., Jimco-Toyota, 215; 3. Eli Yee, Tijuana, Mexico, Jimco-Honda, 192.

SCORE LITES (VW-powered, Limited single or two-seaters) - 1835cc--1. Ken Stroud, Alpine, Calif., Jimco, 194; 2. Jerry Penhall, Costa Mesa, Calif., Penhall, 154; 3. Tom Ridings, Long Beach, Calif., Mirage, 152. CLASS 11 (Stock VW Sedans)--1. Eric Solorzano, Tijuana, Mexico, 206.

STOCK FULL (Stock, Production Full-sized Trucks)--1. John Griffin, Mission Viejo, Calif., AM General Hummer, 249.

STOCK MINI (Stock, Production Mini Trucks)--1. Bob Land, Lake Forest, Calif., Isuzu Rodeo, 143; 2. Chris Bainum, Colon, Calif., Kia Sportage, 111.

Motorcycles

CLASS 21 (126cc to 250cc)--1. Eddie Zeller, Coronado, Calif., Yamaha YZ250, 145.

CLASS 22 (250cc or more)--1. Steve Hengeveld, Oak Hills, Calif./Johnny Campbell, San Clemente, Calif., Honda XR650R, 177; 2. Andy Grider, Los Olivos, Calif./Danny Cooper, Las Vegas, Honda XR650R, 151; 3. Aaron Tuck/Craig Smith, Brawley, Calif., Honda XR650R, 97.

CLASS 30 (Riders over 30 years old)--1. Kevin Ward, Chatsworth, Calif., Honda XR650, 166; 2. Jim O'Neal, Chatsworth, Calif., Honda XR650R, 160.

CLASS 40 (Riders over 40 years old)--1. Jim O'Neal, Chatsworth, Calif., Honda XR650R, 165.

CLASS 50 (Riders over 50 years old)--1. Richard Jackson, Acton, Calif., Honda XR650, 60.

ATVs

CLASS 24 (under250cc)--1. Luis Navarro, Chula Vista, Calif., Honda, 49.

CLASS 25 (251cc or more)--1. Jimmy Stephensen, Las Vegas/Mike Cafro, Carlsbad, Calif., Honda 250R, 173; 2. John Gregory, Chula Vista, Calif., Honda, 154.

Remaining 2002 Optima SCORE Desert Series schedule: 35th Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 (Ensenada, B.C. Norte to La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico-Nov. 20-23)