Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1970's

(; took part in the marathon programs. both of which finished late at night. Michigan. which had 29 competitors in the running on Sunday walked off with four titles . Shawn Parker of Michigan was the onl y 1977 champion to defend his title when he reclaimed the 85cc (7-11 years old) Minibike class crown on Saturday. Ben Bishop of Georgia failed in his bid to retain the 360cc Amateur class title which he claimed in last year's championships at Wichita. Kansas. Bishop was dethroned by Matt Rozowicz of New York . Rozowicz, who was also fifth- in the 250c c Amateur class final . runs the trickey Afton Fairgrounds quarter mile on a regular . basis in programs put on by the Square Deal Rid ers who were also sponsors of the National. Although Chandler was the only multiple winner . Bryan Hardin of Michigan put in a top showing with a win in the 200cc Amateur class and a fourth in the 125cc Amateur com petition . • Results 11II • • ~ t 00 1'0') 1""""4 0 CN r-. QJ .!:2 8 QJ ..... 0.. QJ en Saturday Mini 65cc (7·111: 1. Brian Atherton (Yam); 2. Ed Carpenter (Varni; 3. J oh n Kaumski (Yam l: 4 . Randy Turbett (Yam); 5. Scott Scherb lYaml ; 6 . Nickie Fontana (Ya m l; 7 . Troy Sauers IYam);8 . Tony Densmore IYam);9 M ike Muller (Yaml; 10 . Todd Ha.. (Ya ml. Mini B5cc 17·11 ): 1. Shawn Pa,k.. (Ya m); 2 . Scan Scherb (Ya ml; 3. Kurt Chandl.. (Yaml; 4 . Randy Turben (SUl); 5. Brian Atherton (Ya m); 6. C. A. Carr (Yaml ; 7. Steve Aach (Yam); 8. Steve Hill ISuz); 9. Eric Graybeal (Yam); 10. John Kocinski (Yam). Mini B5cc 112·15); 1. D""g Chandl.. (Yam); 2. Dav e U1ngley (Ya m); 3. Greg Wagenknight (Ya ml; 4. Billy Haynie (Ya m); 5. Bret Rosenbetg (Ya ml; 6. Danny Moore (Yam) ; 7. Adam KanIa IYa m!; 8. Ross Duncan (S Ull; 9. James Pons (Yam) ; 10 . Doug Davis ISUl). Mini 105cc (7·15): 1. Greg Wagenknight (Ya m!; 2. Danny Angel (Ya ml; 3. C. A. Carr (Yam); 4. Steve Rack (YemJ; 6. Win; Peitt (Ya m); 6. Kirk England (Han); 7. Todd Drew (Honl; 8. Blaind SheillHon); 9. Doug Freus IHonl; 10. Dan Bennen (yemJ . IllOcc (7·15 ScIIooIbov): 1. Doug Chandler (Yaml; 2. Dave lJongley (Yam); 3. Ross Duncan (Yam); 4. James Bertrand IYam); 5. Billy Haynie (Vaml ; 6. Tim FarreU IYam!; 7. Tony Hanwell (Yam); 8. Roger Stlceflengerge (Yam!; 9. Ron Andrews (Yam); 10 . Jeff Pendergraft (Yam!. Barry Pelkey (801 won his semi and finished fifth in the 100cc TT .Amateur final. • Amateur Robert Ely took 3rd in the 125cc short track and 5th in the TT finals. AMAAmateur National Short Track Championships dominated by Chandler . By Dave He nderson AFTON . NY , AUG . 19·20 38 Doug Chandler is only 12 years old, but he marked his name as one to remember when he swept four national titles in an in credible riding display at the AMA National Amateur Short Track Championships. The California grade schooler rode four different Yamahas to win the 85cc .(12-15 years old) a nd IOOcc (7·15 years old) minibike ' titles in Saturday's: competition and then returned on Sunday to grab two more titles inainateur action. Chandler won the 100 and 125cc Amateur class titles in style on Sunday advancing to the finals with a heat race win and a second pla cing in th e 100cc class' and a second pla ce fin ish and a semi win in 125cc act ion . Chandler then went on to' win both finals in convincing style . . A tota I of 294 riders from 22 states Sunday lllOcc Am: 1 . Doug Chandler (Yaml; 2. Doug Davis ISuzl ; 3. Billy Haynie (Yam); 4. James Benrand (Yaml; 5. Bret Rosenberg (Yam); 6. Tony Hartwell (Yam); 7. Ma-k Hartley (Yam!; 8. Charles Bowles (Yam); 9. Dan Bennett (Yom); 10. Tim Farrell(Yam). 125cc Am: 1. Doug Chandler (Yam!; 2. Chris Parker (Yam); 3. Robert By (Ylml; 4. Bryon Hardin (Yam!; 5. Roger Schellenberger (Yaml; 8. T.J . Houghton IHonl; 7. Vic Odorico (SUll; 8. Clill Steinhauer ($UlI; 9. Randy Spence (Yam); 10. Dan Moore (yemJ . 200cc Am: 1. Byron Hardin (Yam); 2. Tony Glady IBull; 3. Gary Thompoon IBull; 4. Kurt Hanford IHan); 5. John Cooper IC·Al; 6. MlIr1y Hole (Yam!; 7. Randy Spence (Ylml; 8. Jim Walton lBul); 9. Ron Williams (Yam); 10. Dave Series (C·Al. 250cc Am: 1. Tom Hicks (Yaml; 2. Todd Smitll (Yaml; 3. Terry Allen IYem): 4. Tlylor While (Yaml; 5. Man Rozowicz (Yaml; 8. Scon Adame (Han); 7. Don Nannery IBull; B. Dale Rausch (Yam); 9. Phil Culver (Kaw); 10 . Kurt Hanford (H-DI. 36Dcc Am: 1. Man Rozowicz Bull; 2. Ben Bishop IBull; 3. Gary Thompson (Yaml; 4. Taylor White IYam); 5. Dave Mueller (Bull; 6. Ric RicIlo

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