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·_._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._..._._._._._._._._._._.-.-._.however, was against him and he wheeled across the line still lacking a few seconds, In the second time around , Ellis left few doubts as to just who was in charge. He led the first lap and every . lap afterwards leaving Jonnson, Bra nd and Doug Heil (Suz) to squabble over second place. At the checkered flag the order was set at Ellis, Jonnson , Heil , Gormley and Bill Pelto (Yam). The overall standings were identical. Danny Bu rtt of Redlands Suzuki had little trouble in the 125cc Pro race, taking both moros . In the first moto, it was San Bernardino's Winner's Circle rider John Silva (Suz) who got the jump. Silva's luck , however, couldn't keep up with his pace and he broke his shifter on the fifth la p , forcing him out for the day. From there on in, it was all Burtt's. Andy Orescanin (Suz) held secondIn the remaining laps while Ken Odra (Yam) battled with Joey McMa nus . (Suz) to take third . . Round two saw Orescanin hold off Burtt fo'r two laps before giving in. Burtt then disappeared with the lead , leaving Orescanin to be content with second once again. McManus came out on top of Od ra this time and claimed third in the final standings. On the sportsman side of the fence it was Scott Haydis (Kaw) who grabbed the spotlight. Haydis didn't just win the 250cc Novice class, he smoked 'em . His nearest competition was Tony Camarena (Suz) who took second in both rounds ahead of Rusty Hannah (Suz), Dale Ream (Hon) and Mark Branch . The 250cc Intermediates were.taken by Robert Robertson (Suz) on his very first ride in th e class. He was followed by Jon Whitcomb (Suz) and Dan Cannon (Suz). Results PEE WEE: 1. PhH Lawrence (SuzJ; 2. Robert Loftin ISuzJ. MINI BEG: 1. Tnni Camarena ISuzJ 2 J im McManus ; (SuzJ; 3. Jimmy Palmer lVaml. MIN IINT: 1. Gary Carney lVam); 2 Scott Amy lVaml. 100 BEG 1. Steve Marsee (SuzJ ; 2 Aaron Miller : (SuzJ 3. FradHunt.. (SuzJ. ; 125 BEG 1. Mart< Valintono lVam); 2. John Taylor : (SuzJ 3. Lany DimmittlVaml. ; 125 NOV 1. Robert Lawrence ISuzJ 2 David : ; RgUOfoa (SuzJ; 3. John Dimmitt lVaml. 125 INT 1. Mike Osenbaugh (Yam); 2. Bart Hilt : (SOli. • 125 EX: 1. Danny Bum lSuzJ; 2. Andy Orescanin ISuzJ;3. Joay McManus lSuzJ. OPENBEG 1. Rooney Mopihara ISuz); 2 Ken Kaney : lVaml; 3. Joe Meylor (Hon). ._ . 250 BEG: 1. Pat Taylor IHon); 2. Bob Haddox (Suz); 3. Dave Rush lVam). 2SO NOV: 1. Scott Haydis IKawl 2 Tony Camarena ; (SuzJ 3. Rusty Hannah (SuzJ. ; 250 INT: 1. Robert · Robertso n (Sud; 2 Jon Whitcomb ISOlI; 3. Dan Cannon ISuzJ. 250 EX 1. Marl< Ellis IVam); 2. Scott Johnson IHon) ; 3. DougHeilISuzJ. OPEN NOV: 1. Mike Riley (SOl); 2. Eddie Michetti (Mai); 3. Pata Jonsson IHusl. OPEN INT: 1. Ron Lawson ISOl) 2. Ray Burton (Suzl; ; 3. Glenn Glass (SuzJ. OPEN EX: 1. Jim Lowe IMail 2. Tom Karas ISuzJ 3. ; ; Greg Stone IHus). BEG VETS: 1. Ray AmoId (Vam); 2 Steve Symanski (Mail. SR VET 1. Ron Brehm (Yaml; 2 Ed Michetti IMaH. S: 'L amb roars to .AM E Minicross win By Judy Greenberg Photo by Bob Greenberg VALENCIA , CA, FEB. 11 A good turnout of riders and families were present for another Sunday of racing with the American Minicycle Asso- Scott Johnson holeshots a DeAnza 250cc Pro moto while Craig Gorm ley (11 and eventual w inner Mark Ellis (extreme left) give chase. Zl ...