Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1970's

E . . . . ~~-~~._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._. unsettling him. With two laps to go and less than one-quarter bikelength between them, Sturgeon made his move, grabbed a handful of gears and propelled himself into the lead. Coming down to the finish line , Sturgeon crossed in the lead, Atkins was solid in secomi and a neck and neck duel for third went down between Senecal and Hampton with Senecal winning by a hair. The second time around was a rematch between Atkins and Sturgeon. With Atkins out in front, Sturgeon was cranking it on and going for it . Halfway through the race Sturgeon made his move into the lead and commenced to set up a 17-second lead by the end of the race: Atkins maintained second as once more , Hampton and Senecal dueled for third wit~ Hampton winning out. Results Greg Taylor (431 captured the 12Scc Intermediate class at Cycle Haven. (Continued/rom page 22) Craig Armstrong gave a good account of himself for the first two laps until his machine went sour on him. Mike Minnig took over the second plaet slot with Wayne Rainey third. John Lundgren, after an impressive win in the O~ Amateur/Expert found himlelf Wlthout brakes and had trouble hooking up. It was Lawson . with no contest, Mmning second and Rainey third . Rob Hasaay and his quick 125cc Yamaha gave the 250cc riders an education on the short track. Chuck McConnell took the lead off the line with Hauay third behind Rodney Rainey. By the third lap Husay had not only caught McConnell, but passed him to take the lead and bring It on horne for the win . ' Results SHORT TRACK MINI: I. Jimmy Snow lVoml; 2. Roger Thompoon lVoml. 25Occ: NOV: 1. Rob ~ lVoml 2. Chuck : Mc:ConnoIIIBuIl; 3. Rondy _lVoml. OPEN NOV: 1. Mike McCIuIev (8uQ: 2. IlIrry ~lVoml . OPEN AMJEX: 1. J .R. C"'"." ITn1; 2. Gory KauffeId lVoml. MONEY: 1. ,.. _ lVoml; 2. Eddie ~ lVoml;3. Rob SeIwy lVoml. HAlFMN..E MINI: I. Roger Thompoon lVoml: 2. Jimmy Snow IV". 1. 125cc:: Rob ~ lVoml 2. Bobby De Lozioir ; lVoml . 25Occ: NOV: 1. Rondy _ lVoml; 2. Rodney RoiMy lVoml;3. Jim _lVom). OPEN AMJEX: 1. John Lundgren lVoml 2. Don ; W_lVoml; 3. Gory KauffeId lVoml. 250cc:M0NfY; 1. , . . _ lVoml; 2. _ Klon lVomt, 3. Bobby ~ lVoml. . L - . lVoml; 2. Mike OPEN MONEY: 1. _ MinniglVoml; 3. w.yne RoiMy 1IHl1 . HutchIngs, Sturgeon fly at Cycle Haven MX By Lee Taylor LONG BEACH, CA, SEPT. 24 The, teinperature was unusually high for Cycle Haven, but eager racers and an enthusiastic crowd made the heat bearable. A large turnout of the Old Timer's Association proved a prime example, pushing their bikes back to the pits all with smiles on their faces. Larry Langley, who usually rides enduros, was put in the Old.Timer) Association race due to the lad of a separate Veteran's class. "Please try to get up a . Veteran's class!" he begged as he bopped his way around the course, trying to make his way through a solid pack of red jerseys, , Ken Hutchings (Suz) broke records for the 125cc Beginners. Not only did he rack up a pair of wins by moving out in front, he continued to separate himself from his nearest competitor with a 25-second lead. Needless to say his .days as a Beginner are numbered and he will soon be moved up to Junior. Throughout the ' first moto Hutchings left a snarling pack of traffic behind him. Fighting tooth and nail ; over every inch of the track for second were John Myers, Steve Thetford and Bill Beatty, mounted on a Suzuki, Honda and Yamaha respectively. These three continued to do battle down to the end of the moto, protecting their respective positions as they watched Hutchings disappear into the horizon. The second time around Hutchings once more slipped away from them as the pack charged into the first tum three abreast. Thetford flew into second and found Beatty, Earl Leonard and Tim Squires on his back. . As before, Hutchings was just plain walIr.ing away with the race and once more had a 25-second lead over the pack. Coming on home for the checkered flag Hutchings took home top honors for the day, Thetford took second overall and .third overall went to Beatty. Kirk Sturgeon (Hon) returned to Cycle Haven for another chance at the Pro win. Although he found his friend and competitor Jason Yodogawa sidelined with a shoulder injury, Sturgeon still found plenty of action 'and some heavy competition enroute to the winner's circle. The first time off the line , Rick Atkins (Suz) grabbed the holeshot, ' leaving behind a tight battle for second between Glen Senecal, , Stu rgeo n and Richard Hampton. Hampton was running third and had Sturgeon breathing down his jersey. Senecal went down with style and ,.grace, sliding completely around on a turn and setting himself back in fourth. Sturgeon was charging, up to second and going after Atkins. Atkins . was secure with a beautiful lead. but I found Sturgeon .c1osing in and MINI 5Occ: 1. W_ Atmondorlz (njl; 2. Ray S-mger ISuzl;3. Chris laca ISUll. MINI BEG DIV I: 1. Dan Hllmmon (Suzl: 2. Richard Fleming(Honl:3. Dave Trag.lVom). MINI BEG DIV II: 1. Johnny S _ IY"';I; 2. John Fronciaco (Suzl;3. Jack l .. Hone lVoml. 100cc BEG 1. Jerry Anker lVoml 2. Doug Ito lSuzl. : ; 125 BEG DIV t 1. Ken HutchInga ISuzl; 2. Steve Thodord (Hanl: 3. Billleotty lVoml . 12See BEG DIV II: 1. Mitch Davis lSuzl: 2. Ray _ (Hanl: 3. Fred DeVrieslVoml. 2!iOcc BEG 1. 5t,""," Edlelen lSuzl; 2. Joe : _ _ OCTM) 3. Ken "-lVoml. ; MINI JR: 1. Skip Godinez ISuzI; 2. T.D. S - . ISull; 3. Ron S_lSuzl 100cc JR: 1. Mike SchrioIor (Suzl. 12Scc JR : 1. Mike Niahita lVoml: 2. Derren Hedley lSuzl; 3. Den DeYoung lVoml . 25Occ: JR : 1. Jeff Otten (Huot, 2. Greg Weg_lVoml; 3. Roger Gu.d lVoml. MINI INT 1. Ton Shelton ISuzl; 2. Kirk W llliem : lVoml; 3. Chris UIonn 1Suzl. 12Scc INT 1. Greg Taylor ISull; 2. Tony Duni lSuzl; : 3. RonTaylor ISUll. 25Occ: INT: 1. Mike Foley IDMG). OPEN INT: 1. Mike Seid lMaiI; 2. John DonekIoon. PROS:1. Ki

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