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.athern "e••d.· Southern Call but the Suzuki pilot held on for a well desened win. Meanwhile Paulson went on to take the win in the Open Pro clUl followed closely by Miller. For the second moto each class staned on its own gate, unlike the lint race. Fry's chances of ending Mac Cracken's win streak ended early when he fell in the fIrst turn, giving Mac Cracken the lead and Roben Rodgers (Yam) second. Remounting quickly, Fry managed to take over the second spot by passing Rodgers four laps later but still quite a ways behind the leader. MacCracken easily took the win and the overall distantly followed . by Fry and Rodgers. The second moto of the Open Pro class saw Miller steal the holeshot from Paulson and engage in a duel ior the lead. The following six laps Miller held off the charge of Paulson u_ntil Miller's borrowed Husky developed mechanical problems, giving the Maico rider a )-) win. Rusty Taflinger (Yam) jumped into the lead on the fIrst moto of the l!50cc Intermediate class followed by Jim Vermillion (Yam), Jeff Clark (Suz) and Rick Vanderham (Yam). By the second lap Vanderham had already worked his way up through the pack to challenge Taflinger for the lead. Clark also snuck past Vermillion for the third spot. The two leaders fought their battIe throughout the race until the fmallap when Vanderham stuffed his Yamaha underneath Taflinger taking over the lead and eventual win. Taflinger settled for second while Clark fInished in third. In round twO it was Clark who labored his way into the lead chased by Taflinger, Vanderham and Guy Cambell (Yam). Within three laps Vanderham had taken over the lead, pulling a distant advantage over second. The main battIe took place over second between Clark and Taflinger. At times the two were side· by-side in the treacherous stadium whoops. The dog fIght ended when Clark slid out, giving second to Taflinger. Vanderham went on to take the win followed by Taflinger and Clark. Results MINI BEG: 1. Alex _ lVom); 2. Mike _ 3. T...., SzucoIu> lVom). MIM NOV: 1. Ran W_ nc-t; 2. Alex ~ lVomI; 3. Jan _lVomI. MIM INT: 1. lVomI; 2. John Canrwy lVom); 3. Rodger Ebling nc-t. 100 BEG: 1. _ Clwt8n (SuzI; 2. PouI 1215 BEG: 1. Gory ' " - - lVomI; 2. IC4Mn Moi'lgUii. f ISuzI; 3. _ _ lYomI. 125 BEG: 1. John _lVomI; 2. Tam_ CSwl;3. _lVomI. 1215 NOV: 1. Ernie _ l V _ I ; 2. _ . lVomI; 3. Dow _ lSuzI. 125 INT: 1. Chrio HoInrich (SuzI; 2. _ llec:Ur lVomI; 3. Tony Ilodriql.- (SuzI. 125 PRO: 1. _ _ lVomI; 2. CUMon Smilh (Swl. 2IiO BEG: 1. Dow . . . . - . lVomI; 2. ....,. lloyd (Hon!; 3. e.t mmlnlVomI. 2IiO NOV: 1. AIIn McCcMn nc-t; 2. R8t Groon lHonl; 3. PouI ~ lHonl. 2IiO INT: 1. _ lVomI; 2. Ruoty T...--lVomI; 3. J.II Clork (SuzI. 2IiO PRO: 1. Eric MecCIKken lVomI; 2. . . . ffy (Swl; 3. _Iladgors lVomI. IlOO BEG: 1. Tam s-yor lVomI; 2. IIorrt - . lVomI; 3. _ Shanlan lVomI. IlOO NOV: 1. R8ndy "-lVomI; 2. ScoIt PIngburn lVomI. IlOO INT: 1. o.n _ _ lVomI; 2. Ran ~ (HuoI. . 600 PRO: 1. Don _IMoll; 2. Mooty _IHuol. Oct. 11. 81 Houston. TX TRANS USA 500cc SUPPORT CLASS DANNY "MAGOO" CHANDLER LOP/Honda on DUNLOP MDre cycles rIcIe 011 Lewis leads the way as Old nmers tackle CRC GP By Bob Alloy VALENCIA, CA, OCT. 4 Take a path consisting of sand, two water crossings, some paved road, and a bit of motocross track and what do you have. Of Honda on DUNLOP. Honda on DUNLOP. tIwa. ~oIh.r p.o. Box 1109, Buffalo, NY 14240 ~~~~ . ~.~..\ MO~~+~ Mossbarger Racing, manufacturer of large racing reed kits, spacers and replacement petals, has relocated! 2620 Abington Road Columbus, OH 43229 614/895-7626 Reeds fOt' MX - Enduro - A rv. Your Inside Une to Road Racing... Dealers!!! mLI .... AIh.. II. . . Distributors!!! 404I934-78S0 E.t Manufacturers!!! 213/427·7433 west Next week: IDBA MOT~fi(J$$ ONLY? World Finals 110 WAY/ DUIfR5le WORKS PERFORMANCE is known as a leader in suspension for motocross and enduro compefition. Now, Works has helped build two new off-road number ones. Free FrelMhtl On Ordera of 2 or Morel 303/687-3376 .... ••• lU 0 ".0." N. w 11.-, .... 1'Ml. co_ r"" v_ 0') tlreliitheworlcle ~ DUN.£OP (~; a.can. Due" 2nd Jim Ellis 3rd Rich Coon ..... 00 ..... 1981 AMA SUPERBIKE CHAMPION Team Kawasaki's Eddie Lawson wins on Works Pertonnance shocks at Loudon, Kent, Lagu... 5eca and the Ontario 6·Hour. FINISHER PINS AMA GRAND NATIONAL CHAMPION Call LENNY for samples - prices Mlke Kldd wraps up the tltle on Works Pertonnance Shocks. During the year, Works _re run on every major bike brand. Mike's been using them since 1978. CAL-MART PLATING 404 W. 7th St. LA., CA 90014 (213) 623-6987 KX Unl-Trak HEADQUARTERS WE HAVE YOUR PARTS! Same Day UPS Shipping To Western States CALL (714) 884-6481 THE FINEST SUSPENSIONS, PERIOD. We Have The Latest Trick Parts & Tuning Know-How For All Models WORKS PERFORMANCE RINCON KAWASAKI 263 South ESt. San Bernardino, California 92401 • Supeatiotue [arine Work. New Bike Sales 8730 SHIRLEY AVENUE NORTHRIDGE, CALIFORNIA 91324 (213) 701·1010 27