Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1980's

raska-Kansas-OklaholDa-Te...- lie. Jledco-Colorado-WyolDlng-Jlon ...... 00 0') ...... TEST REPORTS in CYCLE: April 1981 RIDER: March 1981 used exclusively by CALIFORNIA SUPERBIKE SCHOOL o.ren Rhoten pulls the Open Expert hoIeshot lit Whitney's Texas lIeries race. as the tremendous field raced the 12lapper until halfway when Riddle got by Rakestraw fpr third, and Darren Rhoten (Suz) moved into fifth as . Glaser dropped out of action. With three laps to go, Cordova was really smokin' and nailed Spencer for the lead to win the moto while Rhoten took third in front of Riddle and Rakestraw. The 250cc fmal was again led off by Yamahas ridden by Rakestraw, Rick Blackwell and Dennis Hawthorne, but again Cordova was right there in fourth: By the fifth lap, he had moved into second, but Rakestraw had pulled an insurmountable lead and was not to be caught this time. Cordova's 1-2 headed the overall standin~ followed by Rakestraw .(5-1), Riddle (4-4), Spencer (2-6), Randy Kirschbaum (Yam, 7 -~) and Rhoten (~-8). Keeping with Suzuki's upsu~ in 1981 motocross racing was Robby Wilson who dominated both 125cc Intermediate motOll to move into a challenging position in the series after his futh at Rio Bravo. 250cc Novice Walter MOIlS is leading his class on an RM250 after another overall win at Whitney, as ·is 125cc Novice Troy Broussard. Kevin Jacobs, in his first effort on a 250, took his new Floater to victory in the "A" group of 250cc Novice. Yamaha's reply to all this came in the small bike, Intermediate and Over ~O divisions as YZ riders took wins in nine Amateur c1aslIes. Some interesting bouts are developing in the minibike ranks as Senior class rivals Eddie Vreeland and Billy Whitley bang wheels and swap wins. Whitley won the Whitney race, but we look for Vreeland to keep it WFO down to the last lap at Oak Hill and Austin. Scott Thomas took both Junior Mini races today, but Blake Garland is hanging very close with a string of seconds. Troy Rapp has won both series raCe! so far and looks like a sure bet in Over ~O Intermediate while Joe Smith is very close with Honda-mounted Lee DuBose after his Open Intermediate win at Whitney. The 250cc Intermediate tUle is still up for grabs, but Bryan Jackson's 1-1 today sets him up well for the remaining two events. After the races were over, Kirk Spencer's dad Roy was taken to the Whitney hospital suffering from what Texas Emergency Service personnel described as a mild stroke. Mr. Spencer was examined and released and will probably be operating at three-quarter throttle for a while, which is still more than most of us can handle. Results MINI MINI: 1. Gery S _ H (Yom); 2. 0.... S - . Jr. (Yom!; 3. ~ Huggino (Yom). JR MINI: 1. Scott Thoma (Yom); 2. Bloke Garland IYoml; 3. 0.... S~. Jr. (Yoml. SR MINI: 1. Billy Whitley (Yom); 2. Rodney King IYom); 3. Eddie V r _ (Yom). OVER 30 INT: 1. Troy Ropp IYoml; 2. Jimmy Henzler ISuz); 3. Rick McCortv IHan). Tulsa Trail Riders host Region 5 enduro By Boyd Bass The A-Trak eliminates chain line torque reaction in the suspension MUSKOGEE, OK, APR_ 26 Round three of the Black Jack Enduro Circuit combined with a AMA (Region 5) Regional Enduro at Camp Gruber outside of Muskogee for a real fme race. The Tulsa Trail Riders sponsored the event run on government land. This is one of the few areas set up as a ORV park. The trail was ~5 miles long and run twice. This made for a rather short enduro and some riders felt three loops would have been more challenging. A 24-mph speed average keep most riders on the gas which, combined with small resets, left little time to rest. The Tulsa Trail Riders did a good job of running the event; they marked the trail well and had few complaints. In the AA class, Yamaha rider David Fogle flew around the course dropping 14 points. David has just moved into the AA class this year from the 200cc A class. Right behind Fogel was Chuck Cooper on a Kawasaki 250. Chuck rides for Cooper Cycles and his threeman team, including brother Ralph, won the team trophy. Ralph won the 200cc A class with 19 points; he has dominated this class so far this year. The lowest B score was turned in by Texan Mike Collins on a Can-Am. He posted a score of 19 which was weU ahead of McAlester's Bruce Raybon who scored a 26. Another Can-Am rider who has gained respect for his riding is Rick May who won the 250cc A class. A class Woman rider Debbie Hackler put in a good ride dropping 29 points while riding one loop. Available through motorcycle dealers NATIONAL DISTRIBUTORS A.D.I., Palisades Park. NJ 201/947-8200 A.P.M., Long Island City, NY 212/729-5470 Drager's Int'l.. Seattle, WA 206/284-3337 Racers Supply. Van Nuys, CA 213n81-6386 R.C. Engr., Gardena, CA 213/327-6858 Interstate Ace .. Canoga Park.CA 213/739-5171 T.T.F.N., Robinson, IL 618/544-8353 AVAILABLE FOR ALL POPULAR BRANDS EASY TO INSTALL WITHOUT LENGTHENING THE CHAIN II/CYdo SUSPENSION-Sr_ LEITNER CORPORATION 2650-0 Walnut Avenue Tustin, CA 92680 714/731-5114 (800/854-4023 - For outside California, call toll free.) ---- ",'1IJIiIjJ~ Results 125 A: 1. Jim Moon (38); 2. Roger COl< (641; 3. Don 22246 N. 19th Ave.. Elkino (67). Lewio(701. AA: 1. David Fogle 1141; 2. Chuck Cooper (16); 3. R-. Caplinger 11 81. WOMEN A: 1. Debbie Heckler (29); 2. Julie Coplinge< 1531. SUPER SR A: 1. Den _1162). 125 B: 1. Alon Mc

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