Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1970's

II IDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD.DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDOODDOOOD0040000OOODDDOODDDDODODOODODOOOODOOOOOOOOOOOOOOODDDODDDODODODOODODODD I: CeDI..al PipeliDe ~ r-=~;;=~~~~ t ~ (j) l' (j) .-4 l' $.0 ~ ..0 8 ~ > o Z Kreg Hunt (2) and Mike Kidd appeared to be fairly matched at Ross Downs. A wide variety of riding and dismounting techniques came to light in the "Two Bear." ll IITwo Bear wakes Sleeping Child By Larry Hamilton Photos by Kathy McGilvory HAMILTON. MT. OCT. 7 After almost two years of cooperative effort between the Forest Service, three other land owners, "interested" third parties and ... 34 local riders, the "Two Bear" 55 mile One-Day Reliability Trial was finally run at Sleeping Child Hot Springs Resort. Despite what would normally be considered a date out of riding season for this area, 38 riders started under near perfect weather conditions. Since the permit ;"as issued only nine days in advance, there wasn't much time for advertising the event. The first rider left at 10:00 a.m. and at one minute intervals thereafte~. The course consisted of 20 miles of jeep and logging roads to the first check; at 24 mph, most riders got there about 10 minutes early. Jay Gasvoda fell while trying to pass anotber rider and broke his wrist, so he just rode his bike the 20 miles back to town for medical treatment. The second section consisted of 14 miles of tigbt, rocky trail with seven water crossings originally scheduled for a 10-12 mph average. But, a 22 minute mistake in time computation forced the check to be re-computed at nine mph rather than throw it out. Tbe check and gas crew, running at !he slower time, arrived at the checkpoint believing they were 30 minutes early. Instead, seven riders had already passed the check loca tion. Seeing the gas truck, they all returned except one, Mark Daw, who decided to keep going. His decision proved disastrous since it was later learned that he had the best special test score and the 39 minutes early penalty dropped him from first to 27th. The second check was designed to catch many riders late· and eventually help decide the finish order. Instead, many ended up .with a 15-20 minute rest period although a few still houred out. One rider who capitalized on the time error was Scott Boyer who was riding a 426 YZ. Scott was attempting to pass Guy Sharp when they both went off a downhill rock ledge. Upon landing, his bike bottomed out, which created a small hole in the tases and drained the oil. Scott rode most of the second section with no oil and was still the first bike to where the second check was supposed to be. Not realizing that he'd gone through the check, he rode until he came across some woodcutters from whom he borrowed some chain saw bar oil. He then turned around, and backtracked till he found -the second check. Realizing the check was 22 minutes off, Scott turned his bike upside down and did some quick work witb duct tape. His minute came up, so he pushed tbe bike through tbe check, finished the work, and was on his way to an eventual third overall. Right after tbe second check. the 5.2 mile special test was started. The ridge trail ",as conducive to fast riding with lots of off camber turns and tight corners - the only thing to slow riders down. The fastest time and trophy went to Mark Daw, CR 250R Honda, whose 1055 was 82 seconds faster thau Russ Englund's (175 IT Yam). First overall went to Russ Englund on a 175 IT with a score of 1137. His score was a scant three points better tban Dan Huls. with 1140 on a 390 Husky CR. Scott Boyer, 426 YZ, was third with 1145. Fourth overall with 1147 and first 125cc was Reed Brown on a 125 Suzuki RM. Mike Deyo came over from Idaho witb a 175 IT to pick up a tie for both sixth overall and third 175cc with Tim West, 1186. Fifth overall and second 175cc was Dean Frost with 1170. First 250cc, on a Husky, was Guy Sharp at 1195. Special thanks go to the Sleeping Child Planning Committee, Montana State Forestry Dept., Burlington Northern RR, Sleeping Child Hot Springs Resort, Ravalli Searcb and Rescue and especially to Don Lyons and his Bitterroot National Forest crew who gave up a three day holiday to help us out. Without Don's help and persistence, we would probably be looking at another year befoTe we could have held this event. This was also the last event of tbe five race '79 Montana State Motorcycle Racing Association's Cross Country Championships. First overall and 250cc was Mark Daw on bis CR250R Honda. His season was highlighted by a first overall in the Belfry, MT desert race. Second overall, first Open, was Larry Hamilton on a 370cc Can-Am Qualifier. Third overall, first 175cc was Don Gustad on a 175 Yamaha IT. To sum it all up, 12 Gold Medals, two Silver and 13 Bronze were awarded. Thirty-eight started, 31 finished, with four finishers houring out. Results 125cc: 1. Reed Bo-own (1147 GI; 2. Jeff Urwush 11198 Gl; 3. Tom Holland 11755 BI; 4. Tom Clark 12375 BI; 5. Dave Black 1341 BBl: 6. Bo-uce Gaul lOT!. 200cc: 1. Russ Engtund (1 137 GI; 2. Doen MOSl (1170 Gl; 3. Tom West (1 186 GI; 4. Mike Devo (1186 Gl; 5. Ron PortOf (1225 GI; 6. Don GUlItad (1266 Gl; 7. Don Hell 11382 51; 8. AJen Steele (1889 Bl; 9. Mike Smith (1963 Bl; 10. Bill Block 12411 BI; 11. Larry Kravik IDNF). 25Occ: 1. Guy Sharp 11 196 GI; 2. Dove SeylOf (1000 Gl; 3. Ken SaylOfI1397 51: 4. Joe Kasel (1965 BI; 5. Ron Tow 12100 BI; 6. Sten StvaOf 12403 BI; 7. GOfI U _ 13467 BI; B. Mark Dew 15735 BI; 9. Brent DennisIDNF); 10. Tom Strombo IDNF). 500cc: 1. Den Hula 11140 GI: 2. Scott Boyer 11145 Gl; 3. Skip Preston 11965 BI; 4. Jon Chacopulos 12356 Bl; 5. Brent Alan (On: 6. Bryce Gaut IOn; 7. Marvin Kline Ion; 8. John Coots IDNI'); 9. Joy Gosvode (DNF); 10. larry Hamilton IDNA. Kidd and Poovey join Ross Downs ST homecoming celebration By Royal Sherbet COLLEYVILLE, TX, OCT. 13 Ross Downs Raceway hosted homecoming races for local Dallas/Fort Worth hera-f, Mike Kidd and Tei:i poove,y Saturday night. Kidd and Poovey, fresh off the AMA ational circuit wbere they won five Nationals between the twO of them this season, were interviewed during intermission and awarded plaques from their "family at Ross Downs." There was electricity in the air as the program got underway. Riders from a four or five state area gather here to compete in some of the finest short track racing in tbe whole world, but tonight was something special. Poovey and Kidd both had confessed concern about being able to pull off wins against the Ross Downs regulars and after tbe first couple of practice sessions, it was obvious they were going to have to work for it. After jumping the flag of AMA National starter Phil Dyson, Mike Kidd came from a back row start to take over the lead at the white flag and won the first Expert heat over Steve Gulledge. The second Expert heat was National 118 Terry Poovey all the way with little Scottie Adams of Oklahoma City fmishing second. It was James Pyle over Bill Herndon in the tbird Expert heat which was stopped when Dallas rider, David Langley, crashed hard on the third lap. Langley, who is one of the most promising young riders in tbe nation, suffered injuries which will cause him to be out of racing for the remainder of the sea.son. Our prayers and get well wishes go out to David. After a special trials demonstra tion by Bultaco Sales of Dallas' Glenn Waters, Ron Field and Tom Batchelor there was a trophy dash for the six fastest men of the night. The win went to Poovey, second Pyle, then Herndon, Kidd, Adams and Gulledge. With heats, semi, intermission, and trophy dash out of the way, the main events ran off smoothly. In the Micro Mini, it was Michelle (don't cut 'em any slack) Densmore. She did her usual thing by blowing .all the competition away, including some special out of state talent that had come to test ber talents. In the 50cc Seniors, little Michael Hale has smoked all those who challenge, recently including current Amateur National Number One, Jason Festavan. Tonight was no exception as he took tbe lead away from Shreveport's Tobey Jordan in a last lap, last corner, now or never pass. It was Todd Haas over Roy Schellenberger in a close fought 80cc Junior main with San Antonio's Scottie Scherb taking tbe .win over Arlington's Dodd Dyson in the 80cc Senior class. The IOOcc class saw Dallas' Ross Duncan win over a super fast. II yearold from Little Rock, AR, John Kocinski. T.]. Houghton won the 125 and 250cc Trophy class, setting the stage for the long awaited thriller, the 250cc Expert main event. At the drop of Dyson's flag, it was Kidd, Poovey, Hunt, and Herndon till the fifth lap when Poovey was finally able to convince Kidd differently. A super close 10 laps found Terry Poovey taking the win over Mike Kidd with two young Ross Downs regulars, Kreg Hunt and Bill Herndon, rigbt on HIeir tails, learning everything tbey could, and daring them to make just one mistake. Yukon, OK rider Kreg Hunt switched to his 500cc Sunset Yamaha Special afteT the 250cc Expert winner's circle ceremony and proceeded to win the Open Expert main over an always hard charging, Rusty Pattillo. Poovey, on a borrowed Honda 350, squeaked out Florida's Sammy Sweat for third at the finish line. Results 5'Jcc MICO AUTOMATIC: 1. Michelle Densmore: 1. Tim Kay; 3. Chiissa Douglass. 50cc SR: 1. Michael Male:~. Tobey Jordan. BOcc JRS: 1. Todd Haas; 2. Roy Sche!!enbel'gOf; 3. Shane Jolly; 4. Jimmy Tarlton. BOcc SRS: 1. Scottie SchOfb; 2. Dodd Dyson; 3. James Harrigton. l00cc: 1. Ross Duncan; 2. John Kocinski; 3. Scottie SchOfb; 4. Tony Densmore. 125cc: 1. T.J. Houghton; 2. Ross Duncan; 3. John Kocinski; 4. Charlie Daniel. 250 TROPHY: 1. T.J. Houghton: 2. Alan Black; 3. Bubba Bentley; 4. Joey Raison. 250 EX: 1. TOfTV Poovey; 2. Mike Kidd; 3. Kreg Hunt; 4. Bill HOfndon. OPEN EX: 1. Kreg Hunt; 2. Rusty POllillo; 3. TOfrv Poovey; 4. Sammy Sw.... TROPHY DASH: 1. TOffY Poovey; 2. James Pyle; 3. Bill HOfndon; 4. Mike Kidd. Fontana scores big at fun-filled Baytown ST By Barron Sweet Photos by Gary Williams BAYTOWN, TX, OCT. 7 Nickie Fontana blistered the smooth quarter mile short track at Baytown in an eyebrow raising set of races that garnered the tiny youngster three first place trophies. His speedy style was challenged by Richard Craven in the 85cc heat with Craven nipping Fontana at the cbeckered flag. Fontana also viewed the rear end of Kenny Gregoire's leathers at the finish flag of the 125cc heat, but Nickie pulled out all the stops in the features. After swapping the 85cc main event lead several times with Craven, Fontana flew by to sew up the win. He took the 125cc main from flag to flag with the Gregoire brothers from LouiSiana battling for second spot. Fans were treated to a mechanics

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