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2009 Ossippee, NH Race Report
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Brunelle Sweeps Pro finals in Findley Lake for
Rock Maple Racing Snocross Series Pfeifer Claims
Third Annual Semi-Pro Shootout

FINDLEY LAKE, NY (Mar.. 30, 2009) - Quebec native and rising Semi-Pro star Lucas Brunelle made a clear statement about his future intentions Sunday, sweeping the Pro finals as Rock Maple Racing (RMR) completed the final round of West series snocross competition at the Peek N' Peak Resort and Spa.

Brunelle, of Boucherville, piloted his Ski-doo to victory in Pro Stock over Vermont's Brad Davis (Polaris) and New York native Jason Stone (Ski-doo). Brunelle will eventually move up to Pro full-time, and will bear watching as his learning curves progresses.

Warren Achman prevailed in a hotly-contested Pro Vet final, holding off Joe Sickler and Clyde Peek for the win. Michelle Lemieux continued her impressive season with another win in the Pro Women final. Lemieux, of Cabot, VT, out-gunned Amanda Kirchmeyer and Janell Smith for top honors.

Lemieux also won the Plus 25 Stock final, out-gunning Brian McGrath and Glynn Desilva to prove it's not always a man's world in Plus 25.

Aside from the Pro finals, all eyes were focused on the third annual Semi-Pro Shootout at Peek N' Peak. This prestigious event pays $2,000 to win and showcases the young athletes with a bright future in snocross. For 2009, it was Aaron Pfeifer, of Blossvale, NY, who came out on top. Pfeifer, who has been strong all season in Central series action, held off RMR veterans Shaun St. Onge and Brunelle for the victory. Davis and West series regular Kyle Becker completed the top five.

In the last Semi-Pro finals of the West season, Mike Tietjen and Cory Roman both posted wins. Tietjen, of Cresco, PA, powered his Ski-doo to victory in Semi-Pro Open over Roman and Mitchell Sickler. Roman, of Reynoldsville, PA, out-dueled Becker and Andrew Bailey to claim the Semi-Pro Stock final.

Trevor Day gave the Polaris faithful reason to cheer in Sport division action in Findley Lake. Day, of Conesus, NY, won Saturday's Super Stock final over AJ Tornatore and Ashlee Woskob. Day also claimed Sunday's Sport Stock 600 final over Mike Billow and Tornatore, while Woskob bounced back to claim Sunday's Super Stock final. Ryan Fox joins our list of Sport division winners (500 class) with his triumph over Marshall Himes and Brian Barber.

Riders in the Sport division also competed in the United Civil Contractors "Dash for Cash," with Andrew Bailey holding off Billow and Tornatore for top honors. Congratulations to both Aaron Pfeifer (Semi-Pro Shootout) and Bailey for their wins in these high-profile races.

In Junior division action over the weekend, Montana Jess (four) and Jake Scott (three) each recorded multiple final-round wins. Jess, of Westminster, MA, piloted his Ski-doo to wins in Saturday’s Jr. 10-13 Stock 380 and 600 Fan classes, then held off Matt Cameron to repeat his performance on Sunday. Scott (Hulten Speed Sports/Polaris), of Port Jefferson, NY, earned wins in Jr. 14-15 Stock 500, 14-15 Stock 600 Fan and Jr. 16-17 Stock 500. Other winners in Junior competition include Jesse Bonaduce (16-17 Stock 500 Sat.); Hunter Nelson (14-15 Stock 500 Sat.); Lucas Livingston (8-10 300 Freestyle Sat.); and Jesse Kirchmeyer (8-10 300 Freestyle Sunday).

Other final round winners Sunday include Scott Smith (Plus 35 Masters); Janell Smith (Women Stock 600 Sat. and Stock 500); Amanda Kirchmeyer (Women Stock 600 Sun.); Liz Storti (Women Stock Novice); and Greg Rushin (Trail 600 Saturday and Sunday).

Rock Maple Racing would like to thank the entire staff at Peek N' Peak for hosting last weekend's West series snocross finale. Having a host site with top-notch services and amenities for fans is both an honor and a pleasure. Peek N' Peak is a world class resort that serves as the ideal home for snocross in western New York.

For full results from Findley Lake or to learn more, please go to www.rockmaple.com.