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Article: Locals race with the big boys Castle Rock's Applehans qualifies for Formula Xtreme championship
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- The Gazette
- Article date:
- May 23, 2004
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FOUNTAIN - Jeff Grace and Mike Applehans work in Colorado Springs
and are avid racers with the local Motorcycle Roadracing Association.
Both were at Pikes Peak International Raceway on Saturday
competing at the American Motorcyclist Association Superbike Weekend
with little chance of winning the races they entered.
Not that it mattered much.
"You can be a hero in the local club events all you want, but
that's nothing compared to stepping up and making the show with the
real heroes," said Grace, 33, who lives in Colorado Springs and works
at Apex Sports.
The results were mixed for the pair.
Grace just missed qualifying for today's Supersport championship,
finishing 43rd. The top 40 racers ...