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Racing sponsored O'Brochta incurred many problems starting Saturday by blowing the motor on a run. "The motor exploded and when the oil pump flew by me I knew it would be a long night," said O'Brachta. He and his crew put his back·up motor in the bike, working until the early hours of Sunday morning. O'Brochta. drew Wills in the first round Sunday and the MCU Kawasaki gave O'Br.ochta the rest of the day off. Wills ripped a track record 7.45/185.95 to Bo's 7.74. "We had no problems with the back·up motor, Sam had lane choice and he's been running strong," said O'Brochta. ·Wills had a bye In 'round two 'and drew Chris Harid for the final. Wills then backed up his previous run with a 7.43/187.50, .03 seconds off the JDBA record. Hand finished in runner-up with a 9.49/169.81. . O'Brochta's points lead was sufficient to insure him the Number One plate for a second consecutive season. "We've been fine tuning our fuel system all year and now it's just right. We plan to race at the NHRA World Finals," said Wills. The top qualifier in Funny Bike was MTC sponsored Terry Kizer who breezed through the first round of eliminations and drew privateer John Sands for round two. Kizer had the number one plate in his pocket prior to this event, but Terry only rides one way .. to win. Kizer trailered Sand to face Murdock Racing Enterprises Vince Santangelo in one semi.. The Kawasaki mounted Kizer turned in his best time of the event against Vince with a 7.98/179.96 over Santangelo's 8.29/162.16. In the other semi Craig Burns, aboard the Bill Hahn built Kawasaki sponsored by Mr. Turbo and formerly ridden by Kenny Black· burn ran against Kawasaki mounted John Cornell. Burns' 8.55/156.52 as enough to sideline Cornell. In the final Burns' 10.93/80.78 was an easy mark for Terry's 8.04/165.75. Craig's bike had a head gasket replaced minutes before the fmal and had further problems during that last run, coasting through quarter· mile traps. Pro Comp Eliminator' featured former Pro Stock queen Vicki Farr qualifying number two behind points leader and low qualifier Wayne Buckler, Farr had re-emerged a serious contender at the World Finals after missing the last four events this season. She drew number four qualifier and pro rookie of the year nominee Joe Waldrip sponsored by Custom Performance Kawasaki. Waldrip had made the circuit all season and grabbed the number two plate for 1982 but lost in the semi to Farr's quicker 8.94/144.23 against his 9.13/144.00.. The Buckler/Nyberg/ Klotz· Wiseco sponsored Kawasaki of' Wayne Buckler yielded to Sam Oskin who then sidelined William Bell in one semi to meet Vicki Farr in the final. . Farr proved a winner by ripping an 8.98/144.46 to askins's 9.59/137.40. The Modified winner was Barry Thomason a Harley·Davidson and the Street Stock winner was Bob Hanna on a Kawasaki. The ET Bracket win went to Lowell Brent on a Suzuki. .• Results IDBA NATIONAl DRAG RACING CHAMPIONSHIP SEIlIES ANAL STANDINGS PRO STOCK: 1. Sid Pogue I~I; 2. Mike Keyta I~I; 3. Ron T.... lSuzI; 4. Hllmp Osborn I~I; 5. Ru.. Nyborg 1~1. TOP FUEL: 1. Bo D'B.ocllta I~l; 2. Dennis sargent I~l; 3. Chris HInd IKIWI; 4. sam Will. (~I; 5. Lany Hayes IHoIlI. FUNNY BlKE: 1. Torry Kizor I~I; 2. John Sends (Hon); 3. Vinca Sontangolo IKIWI; 4. Chorles lor... 1~1; 5. DlwCowvj~l. PRO CDMP: 1. Wayne Buckler IKIWI; 2. Joe Waldrip 3. S _ Bishop 1~1; 4. Herold Windham 5. VICki For. 1~1. MOD EUM: 1. e;-ge IItyce (KIWI; 2. PIlllI Gat IKIWI; 3. Tony Authier lHoDI; 4. ~ Dougles (KIWI; 5. J.tf _lKIWI. STREET STOCK: 1. Jim Dodich IKlWI; 2. Bob Iionne IKlWI; 3. Glenn Richordoon IKIWI; 4. Leo MoIpus IKawI; 5. Gory TockenlKawI. (~I; I~I; 00 0') Kawasaki will pay you $5,000 in contingency prize money if you win the Houston Astrodome National Short Track (Feb. 6-7, 1982), or the Santa Fe National Short Track in Hinsdale, Ill. (Aug. 13,1982) on a Kawasaki-powered bike. That's two big chances to take home the Green. The rules are easy: 1. Just raGe and win the Expert Class at either of the above events with a Kawasaki engine in your bike. 2. Be sure your fuel tank, seat pan and fender are painted Kawasaki green.. 3. Sign the Kawasaki contingency claim form and release before the race. 4, Let the Good Times roll all the way to the bank. Racing frames and complete Kawasaki-powered short trackers are available from Viper Racing, 1902 N. Prospect, Champaign, Ill. 61820, . (217) 352-6983, Or if you already have a short tracker, your Kawasaki dealer will have a limited number of 1982 B-1 250 cc short track engines, with optional right-side shift, in plenty of time for the 1982 season. Slide into your Kawasaki dealer today. If you've got the talent to win, he's got the power that pays.' to Let the good times roll, ""DJlIOF D,.. ' ""';";";'!'?''!''7':X);''''\>r''T;';'XGOi.ii'''~"''!7! October 5 - 10, 81 Isle of Elba, Italy International Six Days Enduro TEAM SUZUKI ALL GOLD MEDALISTS Suzuki on DUNLOP. 175 c.... DeIIn Joyner Mike Roaao 250 a.. frBnkStllc:y Jeff Fredette Drew Smith ~~~~=ve Mare cycle. ride 011 Dull1ap til i~oIher tlrelri .... worIcI. ~ DUN.£OP P.O.1Iax 11D9,1Iutt.Io, NY 1G4O 15