Steve Lamson (6) and Ricky Carmichael (4) lead the pack early in 250cc Moto 1 at the Hangtown National in 2002. Stephane Roncada (21), Sean Hamblin (99), Keith Johnson (38), John Dowd (16) and Jeremias Isreal (89) give chase to Lamson and Carmichael. Carmichael went on to win the moto and the overall. (Larry Lawrence photo)