Ryan Places First in Two Quad Races

Gregg Ryan of Moorpark rode his 250cc Quad to two heat victories in the Ventura Motocross series at Ventura Raceway on Saturday night.

Ryan had an easy victory in his first heat, but he achieved his second victory by pressing Todd Langness of Thousand Oaks into a maneuvering error. With Ryan on Langness’ tail, both riders came off a double jump together. However, Langness could not make the turn, allowing Ryan to take his second four-lap victory.

Josh Huber of Moorpark and Alan Sharon of Oak View each won another 250cc Quad race.

Vern DeCosta of Oxnard, one of the top riders in the 250cc Quads, suffered a broken collarbone when he flipped his Quad during Ryan’s second victorious heat.

Other double winners included Donny Moore of Ventura in the 250cc beginner class and Steve Meier of Oak View in the 80cc juniors.

Riders with single victories included Tory Henderson of Ventura (80cc beginner); Jere Mason of Camarillo (Vet junior); Curt James of Ventura and Craig Fischer of Oxnard (Vet Intermediate); Kenny Milsaps of Lompoc and Joe Zipay of Ventura (Vet Pro); and George Aitigen of Santa Paula and Mike Cromer of Ventura (250cc beginner).

Ron Carter of Culver City won two eight-lap heat races in the Class 10 Desert Buggies series, with Randy Bishop of Barstow and Manny Nickerson of Lompoc each driving to solo heat victories.