Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1980's

Soutbern Californla·Arizona·Soutbern Nevada· Soutbern Callfornla-Arlzona·Soutbern Nevada. Soutbern Callfornl.Arlzona Western hotline 00 0') Wayne Rainey made his road racing debut with a pair of thirds. CRC honors '80 winners By Lee Taylor A AHEIM. CA. FEB. 18 The Anaheim Convention Center opened its doors to the California Racing ClUb for the annual awards presentation. welcoming 30 racers and their families over the loud· speaker, through the corridors and parking lot. A well stocked bar plus an array of appetizers created a fun loving. yet mellow spirit. The Yamaha Motor Corporation sent representatives to honor and pay homage to the winners. Ted Otto. Marketing Services Manager for Yamaha, brought plaques which he bestowed with understandable pride on all the number one riders who rode Yamaha mounts. After introducing Yamaha's District Managers. Frank Holloway and Ron Knapp, Otto wished a safe and successful season to everyone. regardless of the bike they rode. A decent and thoughtful gesture on his part, certainly in keeping with Yamaha's concern and interest in the southland's local riders. realizing that the local riders of today will b«ome the National and European stars of tomorrow. Don Best. President of the Yamaha Dealer Association was present and as always. lent his support and best wishes to the honorees. On the California Racing Club's part. it was a Barbacovi family affair with Cathy and Carol making sure things ran smoothly. Jack M.C'-ing and awarding trophies. Greg handling announcing chores and Jeff, spinning the wheel for the lucky ticket holders. In addition to the awards which this year were mirrored plaques with the winners name and award etched in red . and gold. numerous manufacturers donated prizes. Among them were Scott boots and goggles, AME grips. O'Neal jackets, boots and garment bags, KRW helmets, $100 Maico gift certificates, ND spark plugs, Malcolm • Smith vests. Ceet cross bar pads and $21 gift certificates. gift certificates from Circle Industries, tires from MIC Tire Works, ATC and Odyssey care packagn from Big Al Racing Products and last but certainly not least, an assortment of products from Kal· Gard. In closing, both Jack Barbacovi and Jerry Mc Neal would like to thank all the riders who have supported the California Racing Club and wish everyone a wonderful new racing season. Results HONOREES ATC: 1. John Andr. (630); 2. ChitS Kudelln 119401; 3. Jeff Solee (1850). 81 cc to 2OOcc: 1. Craig Lair (26()S); 2. Lonnie Stefan. Jr.I2J05); 3. Kun Bu,1.. 1221 51. 25Occ: 1. Garner Palen... 12594); 2. Tim Williams 124851; 3. S,ephen Morgan 12Oll7J. OPEN: 1. Brett Tilly 125621; 2. L.. ry WoodruflI25491; 3. Grant Palen... 124351. WOMEN: 1. Michele K....; 2. Debi Owerla; 3. Vicl

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