10th annual SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge
Round 1 of the five-race 2004 SCORE Desert Series
January 15-18 at the Laughlin Events Park, Laughlin
Total Starters - 180, Total Finishers - 100
THE FINISHERS

TOP OVERALL FINISHERS
1. Gary Dircks, Anthem, AZ, Ford F-150, SCORE Trophy, 1 hour, 37 minutes, 43 seconds (57.96 miles per hour)
2. Troy Herbst, Las Vegas, Smithbuilt-Ford, Class 1, 1:38:05 (57.75)
3. Gus Vildosola, Mexicali, Mexico/Rob MacCachren, Las Vegas, Ford F-150, SCORE Trophy, 1:38:30 (57.50)
4. Mark Post, San Juan Capistrano, CA/Jerry Whelchel, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, Ford F-150, SCORE Trophy, 1:38:37 (57.44)
5. Jason Baldwin, Irvine, CA, Ford F-150, SCORE Trophy, 1:38:38 (57.43)
6. John Marking, El Cajon, CA/Gary Cogbill, Boulavard, CA, Jimco-Chevy, Class 1, 1:39:09 (57.13)
7. Damen Jefferies, Oak Hills, CA, Porter-Chevy, Class 1, 1:40:49 (56.18)
8. Steve Melton, Buckeye, AZ, Jimco-Chevy, Class 1, 1:41:05 (56.03)
9. Roger Gray/Robert Gray, Cupertino, CA, Chevy Silverado, SCORE Trophy, 1:41:21 (55.89)
10. Bob Lofton, Westmorland, CA, Jimco-Chevy, Jimco, Class 1, 1:41:48 (55.64)
11. Chuck Hovey, Escondido, CA, Jimco-Chevy, Class 1, 1:42:28 (55.28)
12. Richard Boyle, Ridgecrest, CA/Ron Brant, Oak Hills, CA, RPS-Chevy, Class 1, 1:43:34 (54.69)
13. Harley Letner/Kory Halopoff, Orange, CA, Chenowth-Honda, Class 10, 1:44:08 (54.39)
14. Ron Brant, Oak Hills, CA/Richard Boyle, Ridgecrest, CA, Jimco-Chevy, Class 1, 1:44:39 (54.12)
15. Charles Lathrem, Tucson, AZ, Jimco-Honda, Class 10, 1:45:37 (53.63)
16. Kory Scheeler, Las Vegas, Porter-Chevy, Class 1, 1:45:57 (53.46)
17. Rick Wilson, Long Beach, CA/Bekki Wik, Las Vegas, Jimco-Chevy, Class 1, 1:46:02 (53.42)
18. Mark Hutchins/C. J. Hutchins, Henderson, NV, Jimco-Honda, Class 10, 1:47:37 (52.63)
19. Rick Romano, Big Bear Lake, CA, Jimco-Chevy, Class 1, 1:48:36 (52.16)
20. Andy McMillin/Scott McMillin, Poway, CA, Jimco-Chevy, Class 1, 1:49:31 (51.72)

SCORE TROPHY-TRUCK (Unlimited Production Trucks, 94.4 miles) - (23 starters, nine finishers)
1. Gary Dircks, Anthem, AZ, Ford F-150, one hour, 37 minute, 43 seconds (57.96 miles per hour, FIRST OVERALL)
2. Gus Vildosola, Mexicali, Mexico/Rob MacCachren, Las Vegas, Ford F-150, 1:38:30 (THIRD OVERALL)
3. Mark Post, San Juan Capistrano, CA/Jerry Whelchel, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, Ford F-150, 1:38:37 (FOURTH OVERALL)
4. Jason Baldwin, Irvine, CA, Ford F-150, 1:38:38 (FIVE OVERALL)
5. Roger Gray/Robert Gray, Cupertino, CA, Chevy Silverado, 1:41:21 (NINTH OVERALL)
6. Josh Baldwin, Irvine, CA, Ford F-150, 1:51:28
7. Michael Jakobson, Somis, CA/Todd Sanderson, Leucadia, CA, Chevy Silverado, 1:54:47
8. Bucky Strunk, Tucson, Ariz./Bill Strunk, Bullhead City, AZ, Chevy Silverado, 1:55:48
9. Ed Herbst/Tim Herbst, Las Vegas, Ford F-150, 2:03:49

CLASS 1 (Unlimited single or two-seaters, 94.4 miles) - (32 starters, 15 finishers)
1. Troy Herbst, Las Vegas, Smithbuilt-Ford, 1:38:05 (57.75 mph, SECOND OVERALL)
2. John Marking, El Cajon, CA/Gary Cogbill, Boulavard, CA, Jimco-Chevy, 1:39:09 (SIXTH OVERALL)
3. Damen Jefferies, Oak Hills, CA, Porter-Chevy, 1:40:49 (SEVENTH OVERALL)
4. Steve Melton, Buckeye, AZ, Jimco-Chevy, 1:41:05 (EIGHTH OVERALL)
5. Bob Lofton, Westmorland, CA, Jimco-Chevy, Jimco, 1:41:48 (10TH OVERALL)
6. Chuck Hovey, Escondido, CA, Jimco-Chevy, 1:42:28
7. Richard Boyle, Ridgecrest, CA/Ron Brant, Oak Hills, CA, RPS-Chevy, 1:43:34
8. Ron Brant, Oak Hills, CA/Richard Boyle, Ridgecrest, CA, Jimco-Chevy, 1:44:39
9. Kory Scheeler, Las Vegas, Porter-Chevy, 1:45:57
10. Rick Wilson, Long Beach, CA/Bekki Wik, Las Vegas, Jimco-Chevy, 1:46:02
11. Rick Romano, Big Bear Lake, CA, Jimco-Chevy, 1:48:36
12. Andy McMillin/Scott McMillin, Poway, CA, Jimco-Chevy, 1:49:31
13. Corky McMillin, Bonita, CA/Brian Ewalt, Chula Vista, CA, Chenowth-Chevy, 1:49:34
14. Kevin McMullen, Phoenix, McMullen-Chevy, 1:52:49
15. Jeff Darland, Glendale, CA, Jimco-Chevy, 1:53:48

CLASS 1-2/1600 (VW-powered, single or two-seaters to 1600cc, 94.4 miles) - (28 starters, 22 finishers)
1. Rob MacCachren, Las Vegas, Fraley, 1:56:47 (48.50 mph)
2. Rick Boyer, Bakersfield, CA, Lothringer, 2:20:28
3. Travis Fletcher, Westminster, CA/Brad Fletcher, Garden Grove, CA, Baja Shop, 2:01:53
4. Cameron Steele, San Clemente, CA, Prep by Jake, 2:01:59
5. Craig Forrest, San Clemente, CA, Mirage, 2:02:15
6. Randy Jones, Simi Valley, CA, Bunderson, 2:03:50
7. Bobby Alamirano, Palm Desert, CA/Jeff Knopp, 30, Peoria, AZ, Jimco, 2:04:43
8. Leonardo Navarrete/Alejandro Navarrete, Mexicali, Mexico, Jimco, 2:06:28
9. Cody Freeman, Henderson, NV, Bunderson, 2:07:34
10. Cory Goin, Clovis, CA, Suspensions Unlimited, 2:10:12
11. Hiram Duran/Eric Duran, Tecate, CA, Neth, 2:10:39
12. Eli Yee/Lobsam Yee, Tijuana, Mexico, Curry, 2:11:21
13. Brady Wisdom/Joshua Wisdom, Foothill Ranch, CA, Mirage, 2:11:38
14. Keith Ayers/Lance Ayers, Peoria, AZ, Chenowth, 2:12:20
15. John Scharf/Ed Bonanni, Huntington Beach, CA, Lothringer, 2:13:14
16. Ken Tapert, Henderson, NV, Porter, 2:13:18
17. Billy Skinner, El Cantro, CA, Jimco, 2:14:02
18. Brian Jeffrey, Acton, CA/Adam Pfankuch, Carlsbad, CA, Dunrite, 2:14:23
19. Richard Battey, Grants Pass, OR, Jimco, 2:16:31
20. Chuck Sacks, Canyon Lake, CA, Jimco, 2:16:38
21. Chuck Collins, Chino Hills, CA, Chenowth, 2:18:39
22. Russell Winkler, Blythe, CA, Winkler, 2:28:06

PROTRUCK (Limited Production Trucks, 94.4 miles) - (2 starters, 1 finisher)
1. Jeff Dickerson, Brawley, CA/Geno Licitra, Bend, OR, Ford F-150, 2:02:31 (46.23 mph)

CLASS 3 (Short Wheelbase 4X4, 70.8 miles) - (4 starters, 2 finishers)
1. Donald Moss, Sacramento, CA, Ford Bronco, 1:58:16 (35.92 mph)
2. Ken Leavitt, Las Vegas, Ford Bronco, 2:21:50

CLASS 5 (Unlimited VW Baja Bugs, 94.4 miles) - (1 starter, 1 finisher)
1. George Seeley, Glendale, CA, 2:17:47 (41.108 mph)

CLASS 5/1600 (1600cc VW Baja Bugs, 94.4 miles) - (12 starters, 9 finishers)
1. Gerardo Iribe, Rosarito, Mexico, 2:18:22 (40.935 mph)
2. Jeffrey Sack, Huntington Beach, CA, 2 18:46
3. Brent Shermak, Fort Mohave, AZ, 2:20:28
4. Marcos Nunez, Ensenada, Mexico, 2:24:03
5. Rob Taylor, Chula Vista, CA, 2:25:50
6. Dave Collier/Mike Baldwin, San Marcos, CA, 2:29:22
7. Milt Moore, Telluride, Colo., 2:30:38
8. Hector Garcia, Chino, CA, 2:31:34
9. Steve Landis, Los Alamitos, CA, 2:37:11

CLASS 7 (Open mini trucks, 94.4 miles) - (10 starters, 3 finishers)
1. Jason Jernigan, Imperial, CA, Ford Ranger, 2:06:58 (44.61)
2. Hector Salazar/Porfirio Gutierrez, Ensenada, Mexico, Ford Ranger, 2:13:30
3. Barry Karakas, Oak Hills, CA, Toyota Tacoma, 2:13:03

CLASS 7S (Stock mini trucks, 70.8 miles) - (4 starters, 1 finisher)
1. Bob Graham, Yorba Linda, CA, Toyota Tacoma, 2:13:15 (31.88 mph)

CLASS 7SX (Modified, stock mini trucks, 70.8 miles) - (3 starters, 1 finisher)
1. Rich Severson, Mesa, AZ, Ford Ranger, 2:11:59 (32.186)

CLASS 8 (Full-sized two-wheel drive trucks, 94.4 miles) - (6 starters, 2 finishers)
1. Dave Raimonde, Phoenix, Chevy C1500, 2:01:46 (46.52 mph)
2. Josh Klenske, Colton, CA/Matt Klenske, San Dimas, CA, Ford F-150, 2:03:54

CLASS 9 (VW-powered, Short wheelbase, single or two-seaters, 94.4 miles) - (3 starters, 1 finisher)
1. Eric Fisher/Hector Sarabia, Ensenada, Mexico, Garibay, 2:28:43 (38.09 mph)

CLASS 10 (Single or two-seaters to 1650cc, 94.4 miles) - (25 starters, 14 finishers)
1. Harley Letner/Kory Halopoff, Orange, CA, Chenowth-Honda, 1:44:08 (54.39 mph)
2. Charles Lathrem, Tucson, AZ, Jimco-Honda, 1:45:37;
3. Mark Hutchins/C. J. Hutchins, Henderson, NV, Jimco-Honda, 147:37;
4. Bill Witt, Danny Anderson, Las Vegas, Jimco-Honda, 1:49:32
5. Steve Myers, Newport Beach, CA/George Erl, Huntington Beach, CA, Jimco-Toyota, 1:49.52
6. Travis Brookshire, El Cajon, CA/Joel Whitted, San Diego, Jimco-Honda, 1:51:25
7. John Cooley, Santee, CA/Matt Major, Lemon Grove, CA, Alumi Craft, 1:52:26
8. Allan Gibney Jr., Fort Bragg, CA/Dale Smith, Reno, NV, Light Weight, 1:54:39
9. Mark Landersman, Temecula, CA, Jimco-Toyota, 1:56:34
10. Jim Anderson, Claremont, CA, Dunrite-VW, 1:56:43
11. Brandon Aymar, Santee, CA/Jeremy Aymar, Lemon Grove, CA, Elite-Honda, 2:00:26;
12. Justin Lofton, Westmorland, CA, Jimco-VW, 2:03:09
13. Sam Berri, Murphys, CA, Mirage, 2:08:20;
14. Tom Ridings, Long Beach, CA, Jimco-Toyota, 2:16:07

SCORE LITE (VW-powered, Limited single-1776cc-or two-seaters-1835cc, 94.4 miles) - (20 starters, 14 finishers)
1. Rob MacCachren, Las Vegas, Fraley, 1:52:01 (50.56 mph);
2. Stan Potter, San Marcos, CA/Dan Worley, Encinitas, CA, Jimco-VW, 1:58:46
3. Tom Watson/Tim Noe, El Centro, CA, Jimco, 1:59:40;
4. Blaise Jackson, Valley Center, CA/Morley Williams, 60, Bonsall, CA, Meco, 2:03:16;
5. Arturo Honold, Mexicali, Mexico, Jimco, 2:03:29;
6. Jim Greenway, Ojai, CA/Ty Godde, Palmdale, CA, Jimco, 2:03:45;
7. Steve Mamer, Holtville, CA, Jimco-VW, 2:06:19;
8. Flavio Navarro, Tepic, Mexico/Ernesto Cervanties, LaPaz, Mexico, Jimco-VW, 2:08:55;
9. Mark Kyle, Austin, Texas/Larry Nash, San Luis Obispo, CA, Mirage-VW, 2:12:01;
10. Michael Lehners, Reno, NV, Jimco-VW, 2:12:08;
11. James Golden, Costa Mesa, CA, Jimco, 2;13:08;
12. Tom Ridings, Long Beach, CA, Mirage, Long Beach Motorsports, Mirage, 2:14:04;
13. Keith Basso, Bullhead City, Ariz./Dave DeAtley, Mohave, Ariz, Tatum, 2:15:14;
14. Bill Stoner, Glendale, Ariz./Greg Stoner, Phoenix, Tatum, 2:34:19

CLASS 11 (Stock VW Sedans, 47.2 miles) - (2 starters, 2 finishers)
1. Eric Solorzano, Tijuana, Mexico, 1:28:08 (32.13 mph)
2. Scott Pellerin, Romoland, CA, 1:50:59

STOCK FULL (StockFull-sized trucks, 70.8 miles) - (4 starters, 2 finishers)
1. Travis Walser, Hemet, CA, Chevy C1500, 2:04:12 (32.20 mph);
2. John Griffin, Mission Viejo, CA/Mike Sabbarese, Huntington Beach, CA, AM General Hummer, 2:21:19

SPORTSMAN
SPORTSMAN TRUCK (70.8 miles) - (1 starter, 1 finisher)
1. Mark Growe, Placentia, CA, 2:22:30 (29.81 mph)

For information contact:
SCORE International at its Los Angeles headquarters
(818) 225-8402 or visit
the official Optima SCORE Desert Series website at:
www.score-international.com

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