Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1970's

.E.NomERN DATEUNE ~ t /. A 250cc Pro heat gets off the line clean at Spanaway. Focusing ell three of the 640 riders who rode for Pat Jacobson. PacHic Northwest motocrossers do It all for Pat 125 INT: 1. Robby Watilo IYarnl; ~. ~~k McGill IYaml; 3. Jon Jacobson ISuzl. 125 JR: 1. Brian McLovegelIYarn); 2. Brent Sarll"'-:! (Suz); 3. Kevin Miller ISuz). 250 PRO: 1. Mark Gregson (Yarnl; 2. BrianMyerscough ISuzl; 3. Phil Larson lKawI. 250 INT: 1. WardZeiterIKTM); 2. Dan Daniels !Yaml; 3. Richard Carte IYarnl. • 250 JR: 1. Bob Maxam lHan); 2. Wayne Laurent (Yaml; 3. Gory Lundstrom IKaw). OPEN PRO: 1. Derrel Shultz (Suzl; 2. Jim Pomeroy lBeta); 3. Ron Sun IHus). OPEN INT: 1. Bryan ~s IYarnl; 2. Mel Conrad IYarnl; 3. Ed Gelienbeck !Yaml. OPEN JR: 1. Jay Gibbons IMarl; 2. Tim Hunt IYaml; 3. Belly Bethards IBull. OVER THE HILL: 1. Gordy Ochs lHonI; 2. Ronnie Long IKTMI; 3. Denny Robbins !Yaml. OLD TIMERS NOV: 1. Jim Herberg IMarI; 2. Roy McArthur (Mail; 3. Leonard _sISuzl. POWDER PUFF: ,. Kimi 00ugIas ISuz); 2. Kim Pratt (Yarnl; 3. Kristi Hendrickson ISuzl. OLD TIMERS MASTERS: 1. Bob White (Yarn); 2. Bob Harrison lMaiI. OLD TIMERS EX: 1. Bill McCa_IMar); 2. Frad Sessions IMarI; 3. Richard Zeiler (Yarnl. OLD TIMERS AM: 1. Bob Moun' IMail; 2. DonTaylor IKTMI; 3. C.J. Pittman IMaril. 4-STROKE: 1. Ken Shandrow; 2. Norris Ormsby; 3. Ken H~ltalin IHon). By Sue Sykes SPANAWAY, WA, OCT. 27-28 The Pat Jacobson Motocross. Wowl What a gathering. '01 Buck was there, Jim Pomeroy was there, Darrel Shultz was there, and they all rode for Pat. "'. ... 40 An idea that sparked in the hean of a pretty blue eyed family friend grew to become the biggest motocross race in the Pacific Nonhwest this year. They all calJle to ride for Pat - 500 Amateur riders and 140 Pros. Jim Pomeroy expressed it best to his little bike cleaners when they asked about pay. "Today we're riding for Pat." The Beta was clean for each moto and the kids and Jim were all there because of Pat. One of the best things about the weekend was that Pat was home for the first time since the August 5 race when he was hun in the first turn pile up in the Texas National. Racing was at its best; signup looked like a National event. The U.S. Suzuki Team was on hand to ride the benefit and eBCouraged all motocross racers in the Pacific Nonhwest to do the same. An addition was made to the Supercross gate to make it possible for a full 26 rider lineup to start. Amateur heats were ~Id on Saturday and their mains were slotted between Pro motos throughout the race program Sunday. Racing got underway Sunday with the 250cc Pro heats. Kawasaki mounted Phil Larson and LOP's Mark Gregson were on top of their rides. In moto two Brian Myerscough passed Larson on lap five to claim his victory in heat one. Heat two action went again to LOP Mark Gregson and so the scoreboard read Gregson two points; Larson three points and Myerscough four points when the transfer was made. I25cc Pros took to the field and tre'!ted Pat to some of the best dicing around. Three heats scrambled for main positions with eight riders from each making the transfer. The results were out of sight. After all was said and done, Jeff Hayden (Suz) and Bob Buffaloe (Bellevue Suz) split a pair in heat one. Hi Point's Phil Larson (Kaw) aced his beat and Terry Hofoss (Kaw Canada) won in heat three. . All Open Pros rode together and U.S. Suzuki.rider Darrel Shultz won all three rounds with Beta mounted Jim Pomeroy taking a solid second overall. Pro main events turned out to be a super s!:!ow for the crowd and T.V.. cameras on hand. Mark Gregson was the master of the 250cc class; with CMC rules calling for a total score of all motos, LOP deserved the top position. U.S. Suzuki team member Bryan Myerscough was a joy to watch and rode to a solid second for team member Pat Jacobson. Phil Larson (Kaw) clinched third. The 125cc Pro main and overall became the exclusive propeny of Phil Larson (Kaw) with perfect movement throughout the course in the very last moto of race action. Terry Hofoss (Kaw Canada) wrapped up second and Bob Buffaloe (Bellevue Suzuki) took third to round out the $3000 guaranteed Pro purse. The Pat Jacobson Race Committee thanks all of those people helping or riding for Pat. Hours of hard work were donated by many workers before the event and during the excitement. Many business people and motorcycle shops gave money, merchandise, and time to make things a little easier for Pat. Their help was greatly appreciated. Special thanks to the U.S. Suzuki Team for helping out by jumping on board - riding for Pat, meeting and greeting fans and friends. Results PEE WEE JR: 1. Garth Ullal

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