With only three races left in the 2005 OMMA circuit, Hood River’s Steve Curley is points leader in two classes

Steve Curley of Hood River recently took third place in the lightweight super bike novice division at Portland International Raceway. Riding a EX-500 Kawasaki, Curley earned his second third-place finish of the season, which vaulted him into a more competitive division for next season. Known to most people around town as “Squrl,” the 45-year-old Curley has been riding bikes for 30 years. He also owns Squrl Music Presents and hosts a Friday night blues program on Q-104 from 8 p.m. to midnight.