Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1980's

thern Nevada-Southern Call RM250T, began having difficulties handling the Suzuki as the throttle began sticking. Finally it jammed wide open, and Kenny found himself diving into, and right through most of the coroen. He finished the moto, but back in 12th, and could only pull seventh overall for his efforts. Meanwhile, Snoneland enjoyed another lead, and went on for the win and overall. Darrel Anderson picked up second, to go with his first moto eighth, which earned him third overall behind Ellis, who took another third. In the 15-rider 125cc Pro class, Whiting by no means had it easy. Although he won both motos, right behind and charging all the way was . DG's Willy Simons. In the first moto Whiting and Simons went at it for the whole race, neither giving an inch. Whiting had to out-ride Simons to take the win, which he did in fme style. Simons had to settle for second, while Matt Whiting, A.J. '5 younger brother and still fairly new to the Pro ranks, skidded in for third. Round two saw both Whiting and Simons again out front, and again it was the Yamaha of A.J. taking charge and holding on until the checkered flag came out. Simons again had to sit back and watch from second place, but this time it was Willy's little brother in third, Jimmy Simons. Overall it went Whiting, Simons, then Darryl Zumstien with a pair of fourths, Matt Whiting. and Jimmy Simons with a 9-' ride. The last Pro race of the day was the Open Pros. In their fint moto. it looked as if it would be a Yamaha romp. as Snorteland and Don Draskovich went to the head of the pack, with Cycle Guide Magazine's Dean Tayl,?r and Simi Valley Cycles' Dave Haugh behind. Snorteland and Draskovich pulled out into the front and set up a heavy cat and mouse game for the lead, which went to Snorteland at the flag. Taylor held off Haugh for third, while Ronnie Gibson picked up fifth. Round two looked like a repeat of the first, as Draskovich and Snorteland led the parade. For the entire race, the two went 1-2, and again at the checkers it was Snoneland's Yamaha edging out the YZ of Draskovich. Haugh went in for third this time, which gave him third overall, followed by Rob Rollins and Taylor. who picked up fourth in the final tallies. o 00 0') r-4 9tbAnnual LD MIMI GRAND PRIX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (f8J OF MINICYCLE R4CI. -.....YAIIAHA,..... we 211. APRIL 11-12-13,1980 ~ iu:ar..IUCK limE l!!bL . DB.. $10.000.00 ;~~ ~Em ORANGE, CALIFORNIA TROPHIES &PRIZES .. SCOTT U5Ct. GB=FS NOW, • :::,:rK 8L1:' 90650 WRITE OR CALL WORLD CHAMPIOISHIP FOR ENTRY FORMS B INCLUDING ALL CLASSES 30% O TROPHIES (213) 868 8112 Results 500 PRO: 1. " - Snor-.clIV_I; 2. Don DraoI

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