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Rumor has it. by the way that a sponsor with $2 million in his pocket/budget. plans to sponsor a top line MXer in 'SO. Tripes' name came up in the converstion. Papa blew it last week. He got so busy writing up bulletins about what did happen all over the U:S. and aboard, he forgot to write about what didn '/ happen: Pocono. The rained-out National Road Race has been rescheduled for the Sept. 1-2 weekend, vacated since the cancellation of Loudon's race on that date. The American ISDT squad grew to 41 members when' the West Ger.man organizers requested that the AMA let the first alternate in each class start as individual riders. So now, Dan Dillon, Kevin Davis Kevin Piasecki and Max Markowitz are members of the largest U.S. contingent evert John Greenrose, former ISDT rider and avid enduro enthusiast. has been named American Team Manager. In addition to the already-named Trophy and Silver Vase teams, Manufacturer and Club teams were announced by the AMA. The six Manufacturer teams are: Suzuki (Randy Martin, Mike Rosso, Don Cichocki), SWM (Dane Leimbach, Ron Lamastus, Carl Cranke), Husqvi\rna (Dick Burleson, Larry Roeseler. Jack Penton), Yamaha Oim Fishback. John Fero, Ron Ribolzi): Mako USA (Terry Cunningham, Steve VanWatermuelen, John Ayers) and KTM (Frank Gallo, Jeff Hill. Ted Leimbach). five three-man club teams were also named: Six Pence M.C. (Denny Vandecar, A.C. Bakken, Terry Davis), Perry Mountain M.C. (Mike Melton, Dwight Rudder, Ray Cosgrove), Mt. Baker M.C. (Darryl Kuenzer, Hans Raide!. Greg Davis), Norsemen M.C. (Bob Pearce, Bill Berroth, Ed Lojak) and the Waterloo Enduro Team (Bob Popiel, Denny Reese, Tim Hopey). Just in case you forgot, the Amer.ican . Trophy team in this year's Six Days will be named by Husky pilots Dick Burleson, Jack Penton and Larry Roeseler and KTM riders Ted Leimbach. Frank Gallo and Kevin LaVoie. The Suzuki-backed Silver vase squad consists of Mike Rosso, Dave Hulse, Drew Smith and Jeff Fredette. . The 41 riders who will represent the U.S.A. in the upcoming ISDT in Germany have been gifted with items from various WGAD (We give a damn) firms. Topping the list is a $100 check which each rider received· "no strings attached" . from Connie Anderson of Sun Metal Products. Bell helmets, Griff jackets, T·shirts from the Six Pen· ce M.C., Speedo running suits (which will be worn during opening ceremonies in Leimbach Stadium in Siegen, West Germany), Damart thel7f'1al underwear, P.J. lubricants, Natural Formula vitamins, Terrycable cebles, and other goodies have helped weigh down the U.S. teams' luggage. John Car· ver has provided each rider a ScottJohn bag to lug the goodies in. A tip of the C,de NeWs helmet to Rocky Cycle's Chris Carter who worked hard to arrange for the donation of the products. If you're not part of one of the AMA's ISDT tours and want to know where you can lind the riders before, during or after the Six Days, check out the Hollsteirt-Hotel Schloszberg in Freudenberg, West Germany. The KTM factory riders will be housed elsewhere, but you'll get a peek at the likes of Dick Bu.rleson, Jack Penton, Drew Smith, etc, at the HHS. John Greenrose will be the American ISDT team manager, Dr. Richard Meyer the team doctor, and Kathy Wanta of the AMA will serve as the U.S. team's jury delegate. West coast motocrossers are invited challenged might be a better word to compete in the Sept. 2 Northwest Challenge of Motocross. A $5,000 Pro purse awaits those who journey to the Washoug,al track in southern Washington, a track that will "probably host a National next year," according to one source. Free overnight camping for those who have traveled over 100 miles to get to the track. For info, dial 503/620·5301. Winston Pro wedding date, if there is such a thing, should be Oct. 13. That's when Skip Aksland and Steve Eklund have announced that they'll get hitched to their favorite ladies. Date change! The 1979 AMA Amateur Motocross Western Championship Final, originally to be held at Sandhill Ranch in Brentwood, CA, will now be !leld at Riverfront Park in Marysville, CA on Sept. 16. Charlie Sexton of Marysville MX Promotions is running the show, and he can be reached at 916/695-2727. The National Final date remains the same: Oct. 13-14 at Plymouth. Twenty·one men -on a Harley· Davidson? If anyone can do it. it's the Victor McLaglen Motorcycle Stunt and Drill Team, and they plan to give it their best shot sometime this fall. The present Guiness Book of Records standard is 17 men (mostly McLaglen's boys) on a Jo1arley. They'll be performing in Tijuana, Mexico on Sept. 1 as guest of the Tijuana Police Motorcycle Stunt Team. Joe Pearson called to remind everyone that the Dirt Diggers have arranged to have gasoline available all weekend in EI Toro, CA so riders and spectators attending the 21st annual Dirt Diggers Grand Prix at Racing World on Sept. 1 woo't suffer gas pains. The infamous Dirt Diggers Water Hole will make a guest appearance. Papa can't wait. Motocross Nutrition Umited's 5th Annual U.S. National 4-Stroke Motocross Championship, promoted by. Carlsbad Raceway and Knobby Shop International, takes place on November 18. One particular class caught Papa's eye: Oldtimers Division A (25 to 35 years old). Twenty-five to 35 years old!? Lessee, that would include Brad Lackey, Jack Johnson, , Jimmy Weinert,. Mike Bast. Kenny Roberts ... Wow. Oh welJ, there are plenty of .other classes to ride. For entires, tickets and additional info, dial 7141452-1783 or 7141968-2124. Or write to 4Stroke Championship, P.O. Box 1592, La Jolla, CA 92038, Jim Pomeroy, now test riding for the Italian Beta fac.tory, has been doing well. Jim placed second in a German 500cc International and won a 500cc International event in Switzerland, according to his dad, Don. Jim will return. home in a few weeks, although he reportedly has no plans for a Trans· USA MX Series ride. Hannah suffers compound' fractures, out 'til '80 SAN DIEGO, CA, AUG. 20 Team Yamaha's Bob "Hurricane" Hannah suffered three compound fractures in the tibia and fibula bones of his left leg in a water skiing accident on Saturday, Aug. 18, on the Colorado River near Blythe, CA. Frlend.and riyal.on the track, Marty Tripes was with him - one report heel Tnpes piloting the boat - when Hannah's ski hit something in the water, either a rock or sandbar, and he was thrown up on shore. Hannah was flown to a San Diego hospital, thanks to arrange· ments made by AMA National MX Referee Butch Lee who was with the group, where the Hurricane was traated by San Diego Chargers doctor, Woodard Dickanson. He'll remain hospitalized until Wednesday, Aug. 22. .. Han~h is pr.edicten is the Saddleback Park/CMC co-promoted First Annual Yamaha Labor Day Classic Motocross. A first annual classic ought to be great. There'll be a double·points $1,200 Pro purse on Sunday, Sept. 2, and a $3,000 Pro purse on Monday, Sep~. 3, and not only that. but DG Performance will . put up $2,000 in gift certificatas to a two-day Sportsman show. In last week's KTM MC-80 test, it stated that the bike has an internal rotor Motoplat COl. Not true. KTM maintains their external-type COl complete with lighting coils for ISDT/enduro riders' lighting needs. According to KTM's Don Rosene, the heavier external unit also smooths what would be a pretty radical power surge for MX purposes too. Road Atlanta apparently has hired a. pretty tough lady, Linda Weinstein, their new Media Director. Her public relations experience is above reproach - she served six years as Assistant Public Relations Director for the Atlanta Flames - but according to the Road Atlanta press release: "Prior to that, she was with the St. Louis Blues Hockey Team." Alba Honda in Encinitas, CA. had some very unwelcome visitors Monday night, Aug. 13. The scoundrels (or scoundrel) absconded with two brand new Huskys. One is a 1980 390WR Automatic, serial number MM0007776, and the other is a '79 250CR. serial number MM005070. There's a reward being offered, and if you can help, contact Alba Honda at 714/436-9771. The Acadian8 Trail Riders' Enduro, planned for Sept. 2 near laFayette, LA has been cancelled. Texas riders can stili get in a few miles that weekend at the Dusty Wheels M.C. 1OO-mile ISDT·type trial in Saline, LA at the site of their Redneck National Enduro. Info: Dial 318/929·2110 (nights) or 3181686-9315 (days). AI Baker, president of AI·Baker's FMF and owner of AI Baker Racing & Development has been contracted by Mugen Company Ltd. of Japen to be Director of U.S. Operations. Mugen is owned by Hirotoshi Honda, son of Dr. Soichiro Honda, the major stockholder of Honda, Japan. AI has big plans for ,the new line of products. Stay tuned. A rumor from the Sacramento area has Sacramento County hosting weekly MX events at Prairie City Off Highway Vehicle Park. . Yamaha will introduce the XS-250 in Europe this year; could be they're headed our way, too. • 3