Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1980's

.orthern Callfoml.Northern Nevad.Oregon-Washington-ldaho-Utah-A1ask.C first, a position which would be his all day. He was followed by Mike McCormick (Yam support) and David Hettinga (Steve's Yam). It looked to be another Watilo/McCormick dice until McCormick's motor went belly-up, letting Hettinga into second. Watilo had an untouchable lead of eight seconds and was pulling away. Hettinga bobbled momentarily, letting Keith Foidel (Yam) into second. WatHo easily outdistanced the field for the win with Foidel a distant second, and Hettinga third. Moto two saw Watilo again take the lead over a determined-to-win McCormick. McCormick was trying everything in the book to get by Watilo for the lead, but each time Watilo would shut the door. Third in the early stages was Bob Cameron (Suz), but he yielded to Hettinga who was once again feeling the heat from Foidel, Clarence Gardner (Yam of Salem) and Rich Earle (Cycle Country/DG Hon). McCormick made his move on WatHo going through the whoops, but was instead pitched off, remounting quickly enough to hold Hettinga back. Hettinga was trying to close in for the kill but McCormick held his own to finish second behind Watilo, who went on for an impressive 1-1 blitz. Second overall went to Hettinga with his 3-3 and third to Cameron (4-4). Another runaway rider was Mark Gregson (Yamhill Yam). Gregson took the holeshot in moto one of the 250cc Pros over Skeet Hise (Eastside Kaw), Watilo (RW/Yam), Steve Williams (Herbs/Yam support) and Kevin Jansen (Beaverton Kaw). Gregson pulled far enough ahead to take it easy in the late going and leave Hise to argue over the runner-up spot with Watilo. Hise held tough though, being the mud-master that he is. Watilo took third, Williams fourth and Jansen fifth. Gregson was again all alone with a huge lead, in the second moto. WatHo, who was bound and determined to get Gregson, did close the gap int he late going, but time ran out. Gregson took the overall, streaking to impressive 1-1 wins for the overall payoff. Second with a 3-2 was Watilo, third went to Hise (2-3) and fourth was Williams with his 4-4 tally. Results 250 PRO: ,. Ma1< ~ lYoml; 2. Robby Wetilo IYaml; 3. Sk_ Hioe (!(aw). 125 PRO: I. Robby Wetilo (Yaml; 2. Dave Hettinga lYaml; 3. Bob Cameron ISuzJ. OlD TIMER: 1. Gofy Bonds (Hen); 2. Lorry Sauce (Hen); 3. H8rvey W1_lYom). ~: 1. Jim S-.on IYlm); 2. G«wge UIw (KTM); 3. F.D. Rhoy IHonJ. OPEN INT: 1. Doug HofIooo (Moi); 2. Mik. Whalen lYom); 3. Kent ChIpman lYom). OPEN JR: 1. Dave Sohleen IYlm); 2. DIY. K..lYom); 3. Ron Myers IKTMl. 250 INT: 1. Shone PIeIotick lYomJ; 2. Mike Nyberg lYoml; 3. Joe Suntrich (Hen). 250 JR: 1. Steve Speece (HuoJ; 2. Lazor KoIugin lKowt; 3. Billy Mirna lSuzJ. 125 INT: 1. Jim ~ (Yom); 2. Mik. Houohine lYom); 3. _ B..-. (!(awl. 125 JR: 1. Monte Hilt lSuzJ; 2. John Mirna (SuzJ; 3. Bill Roller lYom). 100 INT: 1. Mike K_. (Suz); 2. BiM Hroblk lYom). 100 JR: 1. Mikl _ (SuzJ; 2. Glom Hunw (SuzJ; 3. David Grady IYlm). MINI EX: 1. Denny FennelllYom); 2. Jamie Muneon lYom). MINI INT: 1. Shone Whitaker IYlm); 2. Shown Cooell (YomJ. MINI JR: 1. Corey WhItaker lYarnI; 2. Randy K_. (Hen); 3. Del Smith lYam). PEE WEE: 1. Jeff DeIly lYom); 2. T.- Whitaker lYom); 3. Mike S-.on (Henl. Prause takes slick Sixes championship By Delbert Longbrake SIXES, OR, SEPT. 27 There are two ways of knowing when summer is over in Oregon. Summer is over when, one, the MX tracks hold their championship races, and two, it rains. And at Sixes both happened. The Sixes moto- cross held their championship race, and the monsoons came just in time to drench the tratk, making mud riders very happy and dry riders very disappointed. The locals called it a normal winter storm on the Oregon coast. This included gale force winds and two inches of rain on Saturday. Sunday morning turned out cloudy and threatening, bu t luckily no rain fell. The track was extremely slick when the three 250cc Pros pulled away from the gate. Mark Matthiesen slipped and slid his way into first with David Reimer and Craig Prause cautiously following. Reimer got out of control on a series of slick and tricky whoops, and Prause pulled by for second. Prause then caught up with Matthiesen and at one point the two collided when Craig tried to pass. Prause finally did get by, but not before his raingear got caught in his sprocket and nearly pulled him off his Yamaha. Matthiesen rode on for second with Reimer placing third. The track was offering some traction in the second moto, and when the gate dropped the order was Prause, Matthiesen and Reimer. Reimer made a flying leap off a jump, passing Matthiesen in mid air for second. Later though, he would get crossed up on the whoops again, and give up second to Matthiesen. Matthiesen chased Prause for several laps but broke his chain, forcing him out of the race. Prause rode on for the win all by himself. The first Open Intermediate moto saw Ken Kulluson get a big holeshot over his fellow riders, then lose it all by falling moments later in the second tum. Elmer Reimer was the first to pass the downed Honda rider and thereby plant himself in first. Kulluson got up and repassed several riders, and by the moto's end he was in second. Reimer held a 25 second lead. Between motos Kulluson was confident he could again get the holeshot, and when the gate fell he did just that. This time, however, he didn't fall down but instead went on to win the moto. Elmer Reimer followed "Ken Dog" to the flag in second place. There was a close battle for the high point rider award in the 30-40 class between Rob Lauver 'and Bernard Palmer. With only 10 points separating them, Palmer had to win. Palmer admitted that Lauver was a better mud rider. than himself. Lauver stated "I've been praying for rain all week, but this is ridiculous." As it turned out, Lauver proved his mud riding ability by winning both motos, and taking the high point win. Palmer didn't go home empty handed, however, because he had wrapped up the high point award in the Open Intermediate class. Other high point winners were Andy Bobillot in the 250cc class, Ted Perreard in the 125cc class, with Rex Young winning the award in the 80cc class. • Results 250 PRO: ,. Cnig _ lYom); 2. Dave R _ 3. Ma1< M_IY.m). PEE WEE BEG: 1. Chad V",,1Iuren lYam); 2. Chris Renerd lSuzJ. PEE WEE JR: 1. Ryon Hullmen lYom); 2. Joie ~ lVem). PEE WEE INT: 1. Monty Spalding (Yom). MINI JR: 1. Poul Lewio (Yom); 2. Corey Zonotti lYomJ; 3. B. Clerk lYom). MINIINT: 1. Rob MizuellYom); 2. Rex Young lYem). MINI EX: 1. Don Church lYom). 100: 1. Shone Hagey IYoml. 125 JR: 1. Don Church lYaml; 2. Chril Ketchum lYom); 3. Ron Henderoon (Hon). 125INT: 1. Jeff T _ e r (SuzJ; 2. Todd Perr_d ISud; 3. Morty Geoner (Hen). 250 JR: 1. l8nce Kelly (SuzJ; 2. Dove BobiIIot lYem); 3. Ed Begley lYoml. ' 250 INT: 1. Rick Hullmen (Suz); 2. Andy .Bobillot 1Yam); 3. Dennio Delbieggio ISuzJ. OPEN INT: 1. Ken Kullu8un IHon); 2. Elmer Reimer (Suzl. 30-40: 1. Elmer Reimer (SuzJ; 2. Rob lJIu.... lYam); 3. Bemerd PoImer lYem). TIJRKEY: 1. Dave Cole (Yom); 2. Todd Ceoey lYam). (Hen); Classic Kawasaki. Stylish, sporty, classic. Ten years ago that meant a British Twin. Now it means the . Kawasaki KZ440LTD. We've increased the power, efficiency. and reliability without increasing the valves, cams and cylinders. It's simplicity redefined with electromc ignition and electric starter. Gassed and ready it comes in at under 400 lbs. The KZ440IID is economical. runs strong and handles easy. Classics never go out of style. Kawasaki just makes them better. - Let the good times roll. 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