Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1980's

I hope next year the different motor· cycle clubs across the United States would have one event where the profits go to the privateen going to the 1982 ISDE. Kathy Wanta from the AMA told us that the AMA cannot keep funds separate for this project. So we would have to have a separate group of people to ~t this together. We would be more than happy to help with this. This year we were not able to suppon all the privateers so we decided to give the money to our three privateer desert racers who qualified: Scott Atchison. Chip Howell and Morris Norman. They have already proved they are one of America's best so we just want them to Imow we'll pray for a safe trip for them and want to wish them the very best of lucltl WIST AmeriC8~S weekly motorcycle newspaper KATHY MILLER lit MINNIE ASHCRArr Huntington Beach, CA Sbanm Clayton. Publisher Caroline Cendry. Esecu,ive Secretary '0 ,he Publioher. Victoria Smith, Alliltant. Advertiaing/Editorial The best man rid•• an RM Editorial Here are a couple of photos from a wedding where 1 was the best man. The groom (the guy in white) rode a S60 Husky WR. I'm number 7lc on my 400 RM Suzuki. The two ushers were on a g90 Husky OR and a 495 KTM. KERRY MciNTYRE Westminster, CA Dale Brown. Senior Edi,or. Mark !lariya. Editor. Lance Bryson. Editor. Advertising Skip Johmon. Na,ional Sales Manager. Terry Pratt. Sales Manager. Duane Johnson, West Sales Manager. Linda Brown, Advertising Coordinator. Graphics and Production Kristin Cooper. Graphic Artis,. Marion Hawhi... Typography. Dennis Greene. Laboratory. Accounting Milr.e K~nger. Manager. Donna Bryan. Acm. Receivable. Shelly Zaionz. A..,. Acm. Receivable. Terry Dailey. Credit Manager. Circulation Rheba Smith. Manager. MichelJe BenUer. Sarah Taylor. Laura Mc:Q.ueen. LaNe«< Va.ar, A.iatants. Went Ads Jocelyn McMunn, Want Ad Sales. Services and Support Chris Aiteheson. Receptionist. Gregory .Hanson. SAS. 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Unsolicited material which is DC)( UICd will be returned if accompanied by a oeIf addrcued stamped envelope. All un· ooIicited material will be handled wi,h ",uonable care. bowever, Cyele News _ e s DO rcsponoibility for the safety, to. or d..am.qe to such material. Reprinting in whole or part only by per. miasion of ,he publishers. Advertising rates and circulation information will be ICDt upon request. See S.R.D.S. subject to Copyright - T~ Cycle N - . Cycle N _ r._ee1 Inc. 1111. U.S. Pat8nt Offlce. All r1gtna . . .-wei. ON THE FRONT PAGE: Futureehlp. Vamehe'. new 110 Turbo s.c. c:ombIna nyIe and preaurIzed punch. Far.Iook.dIe V...... MW models. tum to p. 20. Photo c:oun-y of V..,.he Motor Corp. . 4, Motocross race benefits Thanks from AME tNlndapped American Motocross Enterprises, Inc., would lilr.e to take this opponun· ity to thank its many contributing sponsors, who very graciously donated the contin~ncies, produeu and prizes for the eighth annual AME Summer Series. If it wasn't for the great support as sponson, the series wouldn't have been as prominent as it was. AME would lilr.e to also thank the many racers who have participated in the wann weatber. in one of the best series so far. With all of the prizes being awarded to nightly overall win· ners, drawings that were held for various products. we know just about every one benefitted, one way or another. Please help support the contributing sponsors. by buying their products. Without each other's help. nden and sponsors could not profit. A special thank you also goes out to Indian Dunes Park Mana~r Walt James and Assistant Mana~r Gary Lamb, and to the whole Dunes crew that helped prepare and maintain the International Track. We hope to see you all once afUn next year for our ninth annual Summer Series Classic 1982. On Aug. 25 the Pacific Nonhwest Bell Telephone Company's Olympia· bued Community Relations Team, the Thunton·Grays Harbor ORV Advisoty Committee, and the Thunton·Grays Harbor ORV Sports Park teamed efforts to sponsor a benefit motocrtlll at the ORV Sports Park. All proceeds from the event "(ere donated to the Thunton and Muon Counties Handicapped Recreation Councils. These two non.profit organ· izations strive to provide handicapped citizens in their respective counties with a comprehensive program of rec· reational activities and community events. On behalf of the sponsoring organi· zations, we would like to take this opponunity to extend our sincere appreciation to all the families, partic· and spectaton that ipants. participated in making this benefit event a success. It is not only rewarding to see that this event provided essential additional funding to these community organizations, but it is mOlt rewarding to have shown the general public that motocrou riden care about the people in their communities with special needs. We would also like to extend a special thanlr.a to some very special folb who volunteered their entire weekend and race experience in imp1ementing the program: Buck Murphy who coordinated the race program; Tom Tracey who staged and staned the motOl; Gene Smith who coordinated the traclt preparations and maintenance during the races; Dan McCarthy who handled the chores of referee; Annie McCarthy and her team of score keepen, and the entire Phil Larsen family, Phil, Kay, Phil, Mike and Tim, who drove water truCD, strung bannen, stacked tires, and provided invaluable advice. The sport of motocrou can be proud of these people who represented you 10 wel1l AfUn,a~specialtharuatoalW MICHAEL WELTER M~,ORVSPMUP~ DEBBIE DICKISON . i~!W¥Pt JERRY SHORE HARRY RICHARD American MotocfOlS Enterprises Reseda, CA ISDE Fund effort report Just wanted to let you Imow the reo suIts of our "1981 Six Day Fund." We started to collect money for the pri. vateers going to Italy this year on the American team at the Cal City Quali. fier. We tallr.ed to people at the District 57 races and the Baja 500. We didn't reach our goal that we had set for ourselves as not that many people follow the qualifien. We are hoping that next year we can tallr. to more people so they will be aware that if you do qualify for the team and you are not completely factory·sponsored. you have to pay for your own way to the Six Days. I feel anyone who qualifiel sbouId not have to pay for his own way to the Six Days. After all he is representing ~ ."" .... ,..... ", ... , Mike Kidd - thank you I' After watching the final race of the Winston Pro Series at Ascot, I saw a dream come true for Milte Kidd. A "big.tip.of.the·hat" goes to Milte's dad, Don Kidd, who started and baclted Mike's racing career all the way to the Grand National championship. Also to Milte's wife Sandra, his mother Vera, and last but not least, his brother Gary, who have supported and cheered Mike on through the many National races. I have been Milte's racltetball partner, his flight instructor, and his trail riding buddy for many yean. Mike you have been a great inspiration and yes, idol. to my three boys. They all admire you. I would like to say thank you, Mike, for letting me by your friend. CAPT. PHIL GRAINE Delta Air Lines ... _. __ ._._~~j'J~~~~1?'.1

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