Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1980's

Caned. Northern C8l1fomla-Northern Nevad.Oregon-Washington-ldaho-Utah-Alaska·Caneda-Northem Califoml.Northem Nevada-Oregon-Washington-ldaho-Ut Mogan back In action at Mabton DunesMX By The Squisher MABTON, WA, MAR. 29 Mabton Dunes Motocross Track hosted the second race of its Spring Series with over 200 riders competing. The order of races was revened for this race with the Open bikes starting the program. Blowing winds made for less than ideal spectating conditions, but the racing was fierce nonetheless. Mogan David LaPierre (Sw) made a triumphant return to the 125cc Pro wars after a long layoff. Leon Mac Donald (Yam) and Kevin Logsdon (Yam) led the first moto followed by Duane Morria(Yam) and then LaPierre. The lead changed hands several times between the two front-runners with Morris and Mogan closing in. Both I.opdon and MacDonald bit the dust witll just a couple laps left giving the victory to Mogan with MacDonald able to move bad into second. The second moto was a runaway victory for Morris after Mogan got caught in traffic as he tried to work his way around Tim Kirk (Sw). Second place in the second moto was enough for the overall victory for LaPierre with Morris second and Logsdon third overall. Chad Jeffery (Yam) overcame being turned around at the start to score 5-1 moto scores which gave him first overall in the 125cc B class. Kyle Fast (Yam) was an easy winner in the first moto but pulled off the trad for some reason in the second while leading, letting several riders by and throwing away a chance at victory. Duane Marker (Yam) was racing for the first time since breaking his leg almost a year ago. Marker showed the speed but not the stamina to lead the first 250cc Pro moto until Andy Tudor (Mai) reeled him in. Tudor also won the second moto to give him four moto victories for the day combined with his Open Pro victories. Results 100 C: 1. Kelly BUller Uuwl; 2. W.".,. _ ISuzl; 11\¥ Milia' ISuzl. 125 PAO: 1. 0...0 ~ ISuzl; 2. Duene Morrio IV.....; 3. Kevin Logodon IV . IV.....: 125 B: 1. Ched Je/Iery IV ; 2. S 3. Kyle_IV...... 125C DlV 1: 1. Tom c.lan ISuzl;2. Ronnie_I IV.....; 3.Y_II<8wt. 125 C DlV 2: 1. I<8n WfIlt lSuzl; 2: Jwry Kimboll tsuzI; 1 S18Cy GronlIV...... OT: 1. Joe _ I M o i l ; 2. Don _lVom!; 3. Ron MerthIlIlVom!. Joaquin area, hosted their first ever short trad- event (and hopefully not theiT last) at Lodi's Cycle Bowl today under threatening skies. The food was excellent (steak sandwiches at a bike race?) and the track raceable after a reasonable delay to dry out a track hampered by clouds Sunday morning instead of sun. Stocltton's Aaron Hill was the only racer to register double victories as he led wire to wire in the 500cc Junior main after battling with Steve Mitchell and Chris Carr for the 250cc win. Track position aided Aaron most as he held inside of Steve - who led until lap eight - and fought off a wild pass attempt by Chris on the outside. Other Junior wins featured Fremont's Ted Taylor who easily outdistanced Ridy Gonzales in the 80cc class while Robbie Dunham held off the 125cc crew. Experts David Boyles, Alex Jorgen· sen, and Winltie Freitas also continued their winning ways. David worked through the pad to nail Dwayne Mc Culin (xood to see you back, Dwayne!) and Mike Hayward in the 500cc go while Alex turned low 17-second times on a narrow, occasionally bumpy course for the 250cc first over Mark Key. Winltie won a hotly contested 80cc Expert run over Mike Macedo in a photo finish with Winltie getting the nod from all three checlters. Former Mini riders have literally taken over the 250cc classes as Shawn Reyna, Eric Green and Todd 'Beecher raced in close tandem and finished in that order in the Novice main_ Lodi's Jeff Bingham nailed the main event start over Shad Johnson to grab the 80cc portion while Jeff Martins inherited the crash strewn 560cc go andJohn Lamont aced the 500cc Beginners. Short track racing continues at Ladi beginning Saturday nights in May. Results PEE WEE: 1. MfIlt WtJit (Suzl. 100 EX: 1. KoIly_IV...I. 80 NOV: 1. Jell Binghlm ISuzl; 2. SMd Johnoon IHan!. 80 JR: 1. Ted Toytor IV...I; 2. Ricky ~ 11Uw1. 80 EX: 1. Winl

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