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place rider McDougal and then Williams. On lap 12, Ward pulled off' the track with a snapped chain as he was getting ready to lap the fifth place rider. This gave Peterson the lead and a big win. But the overall went to Williams with his outstanding 2-2 tally. Peterson went 4-1 for second overall and believe it or not, Ward was third (1-8) because he was one lap ahead of a major~ty of the field. Two qualifying motos had to be run to select the top 27 riders to enter the 250cc Pro main event. Jeff Ward won. qualifier one and Honda's Jim Gibson picked up qualifier two. The stage was then set for the 250cc Pros. Would it be the Honda of Gibson or the green machines of Ward and Robert Reisinger or the Suzukis of Bob Elliott and Jim Tarantino, the consolation winner? Off the line and Ward squirted ahead of Gibson with Tarantino closing and Scott Johnson (Hon) picking up the slack. As the race began to stabilize, Ward crossed the fmish line on lap 10 and for some reason stalled the Kawasaki. Gibson was right there to take advantage of the mishap and take the lead. Gibson went to win, Ward was second and Tarantino turned in a good third place effort. Reisinger, who placed second in his qualifier, was fourth in moto one. The second event saw Gibson turn the tables on Ward and get the holeshot ...ith Reisinger and Andy Kirker (Yam) making up the top four. Brian Maloney (Hon), Johnson and Tarantino were neck-in-neck for sixth behind Andy Orescanin (Suz). Tarantino's pressure on Orescanin was so intense that the Suzuki rider began to fall off the pace. As the riders emerged from the turns through the trees, Gibson was nowhere to be found. He had pulled off with mechanical problems. Ward was then the winner and the overall was awarded to him with a fine 2-1 ~oring. Reisinger put together two fantastic rides (4-2) for second overall. Kirker held onto third in moto two which gave him fourth overall in the standings. Tarantino's fourth place finish gave him a 3-4 tally good enough for third overall behind Reisinger. In the Open Pro class, Robert Marino (Yam) took care of business as he topped off the day with the overall honors. Following Marino in the standings was Val Tamietti (Mai), who is making a big comeback. Bob Elliott (Suz) was third, followed by Gary Jones (Amx) and Bill Jewell (Mai). Ronnie Jones and Carlisle's RAX take Houston by storm! o 00 0') .-4 In one of the most exciting races ever seen at the Astrodome, Ronnie Jones and Carlisle's brand new RAX tire held off all comers to grab their first National wins! In fact. in that whole weekend of sliding, smoking and screaming, 131 out of 132 riders rode on Carlisle tiresI It's enough to make you think that maybe you don't have to spend a lot of money on tires, just to spend some time in the winner's circle. Carlisle Tire & Rubber' enmm Carlisle Tire & Rubber Company DiVision of Carlisle Corporation P.O. Box 99/Carllsle. Pa. 17013 (717) 249-1000: Telex 84-2330 (Carlisle CLSL) Results MINI JR: 1. D. Hammack 1502); 2. G. Henley IHen); 3. · NoIIowav ISuzl. MINIINT: 1. A. Baker 15021. MINI EX: 1. T. Maeks ISuzl. 100a: JR: 1. J. Cobham IYam); 2. M. Medlin ISuzl. 100a: INT: 1. D. Crigler ISuz). 125cc JR: 1. G. Rodon IHon); 2. T. Donham IYom); 3. · S...ens ISuzl. 250cc JR: 1. V. Sarkisian ISuzl; 2. B. Haynsworth Suz); 3. B. Kastner !Yam). 500cc JR: 1. T. Hall !Yam); 2. M. Miller 1502); 3. P. ndisIHon). 125 INT: 1. L. Babi (Yam); 2. A. COCfle ISuz); 3. B. dsIoy IYaml. 250cc INT: 1. M. PaulseiIIHon); 2. M. Roy ISuz); 3. K. . ton (Suz). 500cc INT: 1. J. Grant IMai); 2. B. Hu"", IYam); 3. M. ionelIIMai). 125cc PRO: 1. D. Williams IFra); 2. T. Pet,. .on ISuz); · J. Ward IKaw). 250cc PRO: 1. J. Ward IKaw); 2. A. Reisinger IKaw); · J. Tarantino (Hon). 500cc PRO: 1. R. Marino (Yaml; 2. V. Tamieni (Mai); · B. Ellion 1502). nfermediafes dice fDeAnzaMX y Ron Lawson UNNYMEAD, CA, FEB. 10 he 250cc Intermediate turnout as a good one at DeAnza Cycle ark and the racing was much "Ain't no hill for a stepper" John W. Wood tu,bo-chQ"e, Iy/teml f~~l I I SEE DETAILS ON PAGE -52 Install a turbo-charger system on your superbike and anjoya 30 to!iO% increase in horsepower. This translated into higher top speeds and lower E.T:s without sacrificing low speed flexibility. If you have wondered whet it's like to ride a rocket - Try one of our turbo charge, systems! • Excellent styKng and superb lit - Euy to install • Engineered by Blake EnlerpriHs. Inc. • • • • • A.Jay turbo unit "8PM"lbooat preuure modulator) we.tegate 38mm Mikuni carburetor - with cold start Equi·phase intake manifokt Available_ _ i9OOl1000 • Ka for: • Honda Gl1000 • Suzuki GS10001110017&0 • Yamaha XS11001750 inc. bftoprocJucts Only $1295.00 Complete (F...-ty T _ Cyde Corp.) Dealer Inquiries Invited Write for Brochure ~=li~l1 1714'7II-GU =.~u:=- 33