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Northern California-Northern Navada-Oregon-Washington-ldaho-Utah-A1aska-Canada- Northern California-Northern Nevada-Oregon-Washington-Idaho-Utah-. NomERN DATELINE Holland, Schlag, McNamara heaviest Hangtown sportsmen By Bill Spencer SACRAMENTO, CA, MAR. 28 It was one of those picture perfect days that obviously makes God a Din Digger. Weather in the low 60s, with wet grounds and and lots of pit tootsies went together well with the greatest of District 36style sportsman racing. George Holland continued on Suzuki's course of winning by taking both ends of 125cc Expert while KTM-mountedJoe Schlag devasted the 250cc ranks with come-from-behind wins. George McNamara kept a good pressure game going in Open Expert to capture the overall with a pair of threes in fancy go-fast style, riding a support Yamaha of Petaluma machine. With nearly 500 riders on the threeminute plus track, it made for a long day with over 20-minute motos all around but the late part of the day called for some shortening. Ken Cummins' 1-2 won the first division of 125cc Novice for the overall with Scott Rohrs in for second with a pair of threes over Hil Muscatell (5-5) and Bob Alexander (2·8). Greg Vlahos didn't have a good day in the first of many such occurances, finishing near the back in round one and then winning the second round. The Muscatel kid is the sixth brother in a group of eight that stretches back into the 60s. George Holland will be 16 in early June and has already been rewarded with a Pro card from the AMA once he reaches his proper birth date and let me tell you all that he is ready. The other 40 riders in this 125cc Expert set up were just there to follow this Suzuki R&D rider around. He literally devasted the ranks. A fine second place went to Washington state rider Robb Manning with a pair of two's while Jeff Stanford took the third with the pair to match. Tom Odekirk broke the monotony by taking fourth with a 6-4 count over Brian Magee on the LIC Racing YZ, with sixth to young Rick Ryan. Rod Smith rode in over Jeff Nichols. Al Silhanek and Byron Estes. Bill Fernandez aced the first division of 250cc Novice for an easy time with Mike Fodge second on a B & T Kawasaki. Mike Buasch put a 5-2 effort in for third' on another Team Palo Alto Yamaha YZ. Kacy Killian rode his Husky in for the win in the other Novice division with a 2-1 count over Ron DiNapoli's 3-2 and Mike Sage, down from Redding for third with a 1-4. Eric Conrad put the consistency program to good task in the 250cc Junior class with a double deuce campaign that won. Don Clark looked like the logical do it kid but got into trouble in the second round after winning the first and had to come from behind to take third and the second spot overall. Mike Lotten put a 4-6 set of numbers into the third spot over Hayward Yamaha's Danny Castro. Danny had some trouble getting going from the line in round one and worked from last to 10th and then won the second round for a fourth overall and a likely set of Expert plates. jeff Krekelberg rode a Maico in for fifth for one of the local'young' riders·to-do-good category. It was another no contest for the first prize in 250cc Expert despite some great racing. Joey Schlag and Team KTM wrote their own script, acted and directed the production for two runaway wins for Cycle Rider Supply stores. This is the kid to watch in the 250cc National Amateur title chase. Randy Chapman was the second rider in for EuroCycle Mako with a 23 count and Brad Emery did a superb job for third with a 7-2 count and second round drive that was great to watch. Jerry Brandt got both holeshots and a 3-8 count for fourth over Randy Pockrandt, Steve Correy and Jim Cunningham . An honorable mention goes to Chuck Aksland who had a good run going in the first round but lost the brake arm on the second lap. He did some great dicing but the downhill was getting a bit much with no rear brake, finishing sixth and then crashing out of round two. The Open Expert round looked like the good old Blue Plate days from a few years ago with former 500cc National Amateur champ Eric McKenna being chased by Petaluma Cycle Center's Dean Wiggings. The other close chaser was George McNamara on his Yamaha-supported Petaluma machine. The difference came in the start of the second round when both Wiggins and McKenna got together, on the ground, and had to start from the back. The overall went to McNamara with two threes while Jim Inglebright brought home the Bob's Auto Pans Maico for second with a 6-5 count. McKenna mixed it up good for third with a 1-10 and fourth was Perry Donohew with a 9-4. Wiggins got seventh with a 2-14 and the second round win went to 0-36 champ Allen Berluti who was doing well in the first round when a chain went south while he was trying to go north. Another hard luck mention has to go to Rou~h-N-Ready Mako rider Thomas PatTIck O'Donnell who took second in the second round' but had a 36 finish for a not so good overall. Once again, the Dirt Diggers out did themselves in making a very tough course, but not one that was dangerous. They got lots of help from F troop. Sierra OT guys and even the Polka Dots M.C. A Bill Onga-designed track made for some kind of heartache stories but that's what makes motocross a little bit tougher than most brands of sports and maybe even what makes it the toughest form of competition around. Results 125 NOV DIV 1: 1. Ken Cummins (Yam): 2. Scott RaIn CSuzl; 3. Hilr( MI--.l CSuzl. 125 NOV DIV 2; 1. _ WlIkingotick (Yllml; 2. Mite Horpor (Suzl: 3. Don _ (Yam). 125 JR: 1. Doug lAnge (K8wt; 2. Kelly M.no (Suzl; 3. Mb ~ (Suzl. 125 EX: 1. ~ Hollond III (Suzl; 2. Robb -.ning (Suz); 3. Jeff S _ (Yllml. 2SO NOV DIY 1: 1. Bill Femondoz (M801; 2. Miko Fodge (K8wI; 3. Mike GUOM:h (Yam). 2SO NOV DIV 2: 1. ICacy Killion (Huol; 2. Ron OlNopoli (Hont; 3. Mike ~ (Yam). 2SO JR: 1. &ic Conred (Yam); 2. Don Clerk (Yllml; 3. Miko Lonon IMoil. 2SO EX: 1. ~ Schtog (KTMI: 2. Randy ChIpmon (Moil; 3. Bred Enwy (Yllml. OPEN NOV DIV 1: 1. Dove c:r-:n (Yoml; 2. Don McNoIIv (Moil; 3. Kolly F10nkIin (Huol. OPEN NOV DIY 2: 1. Mike Roque (Honl; 2. Todd e- (Yllmt; 3. Rod Brock (Moil. OPEN JR: 1. Jim S _ (M801; 2. Chuck Cochron IYllml; 3. Rocky Ritcheoon (Yoml. OPEN EX: 1. Goo MeNomor. (Yoml; 2. Jim Ing_ight (Moil; 3. Eric McKonno (Moil. Worth beats Weinert In Tulare By Jerry Parsons TULARE, CA. MAR. 29 Tulare hosted the second round ITop) Jerry Brandt holnhot both 2&Occ Sportsman Expert motol 8t Hangtown.IAbove) Jim Weinert hold. off Brett Croll 8t CMC Tulare_ of the CMC Central Valley Motocross Series with a longer and tougher track at Tulare Motorcycle Park. Tim Worth (Hon) shut out "Jammin' jimmy" Wienert (Kaw) in the 250cc Pro class while Kevin Fields put together a 2-1 day for the win in the 125cc Junior class. • The 250cc Pros blasted off the line with Worth pulling the holeshot. Weinert and Brett Cross both kicked out the jams to put an end to Wonh's early lead. Worth used everything he knew to increase his overwhelming lead, but Weinert had fought with Cross long enough and was setting his sights on Wonh. Weinert was soon picking up on Wonh's lap times but overshot a berm, letting Wonh's lead continue to build. Weinert wasted no time in zeroing in on Wonh's rear fender and was soon with in strilr.ing distance but had wasted too much time. Worth crossed the finish line taking the moto win with Weinert finishing a tight second and Cross taking third. The second moto got underway with Don Clark (Yam) taking the holeshot. Weinert and Wonh both followed in hot pursuit. Wonh wasted little time in making his move and ovenook Weinert and Clark to establish the lead. Weinert, also wanting to make time, moved by Clark to take over second. Weinert looked smooth, using many techniques that he had taught the day before at his motocross school. Wonh found Weinert breathing down his shoulder, but he kept a calm head despite the pressure and finished a well deserved first with Weinert and Clark taking second and third. The 125cc juniors jammed off the line with Gene Dupree grabbing the early lead on his Yamaha. Mathew Beanch (Suz) and Adam Vaugh (Yam) both cut very little slack. Soon, Kevin Field moved into the action and overtook Vaugh for third. Field was smoking through the pack and took over second also, leavmg Beanch to settle for third. Dupree pushed it to the checkers to take first with Field taking second. Vaugh tied down a third. The second moto got underway with Field grabbing that lead he was hoping for in the first moto. Dupree and Vaugh were both looking for a way out of the pack and into the lead. Field continued to lead for the remainder of the laps which had been cut due to the lack of daylight. Dupree and Vaugh both fought hard to finish second and third. Results eo: 1. Mb Cluoochnick; 2. Clinlon AIon; 3. _ HeIwon. 80 JR: 1. Todd Jork (Yam); 2. 00Yid Triplin (Yllml; 3. rom Kincaid (Y..,j. 80 INT: 1. W-., FurTh (Yllm~ 2. Jim Wolloy; 3. Grog Andoroon (Kaw). 80 JR DIY ~ 1. ChucI< Mort< (l(awl; 2. KOIIin Carter (Yllm); 3. Jim Willey.. 100 JR: 1. ~Grev Ven _ (Suzl; 2. Rodney McKinney CSuzl; 3. CrBig Johnoon CSuzl. 100 INT:l. PhilNorthAnw. 125 JR DIY 1: 1. Kevin F'MIId; 2. Gone Dupree (Yllml; 3. Adem Voughon (Yoml. 125 JR DIV 2: 1. S _ Dey (Suz); 2. Mike Rivoo (Suz); 3. RicIwd Griffith. 125 INT: 1. Dorin Vonderpool (Yllml; 2. Dorin Hargio (KTMt; 3. Miko _ _ (Suz). 2SO JR: 1. Randy Cochron; 2. BMI _ . (C-AI; 3. Robert Dr-v. 2SO INT: 1. Dorren Pritchelt (Yam); 2. Ryon _ (Sud; 3. 00Yid Cinten.o (C-Al. OPEN JR: 1. Danny Hill (Sud: 2. TMTV Evon. (KTMI; 3. JMTV Donoldoon (Yoml. OPEN INT: 1. Rick Worth; 2. Bren Simonaen (Moil; 3. TMTV Gr.... (Iionl. VET JR: 1. Gory Nu_: 2. Willy Prilchelt (Yllm): 3. Cioude Wright (KTMI. VET INT: 1. Ron Clowoon (Moi). VET EX: 1. Loon Price (Yoml. OT: 1. Roger Menke IYllmt: 2. .lor.- ow-; 3. RicM'd Fried (Yom). 125 PRO: 1. Marl< NeIoon (Yom); 2. Dove Furr.(Yllml; 3. S..... L.ocey (Yllml. 2SO PRO: 1. rom Worth (Hon); 2. Jimmy Woirwt (K8wI; 3. Don Clerk (Yam). OPEN PRO: 1. Ruoa Fuen.o (Suzl; 2. Gone Menhiro IMail. ...31

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