Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1980's

Suzuki's Drew Smith recently wreppecl up the Delewere S. . Enduro Chemplonshlp for 1981. A look at the perpatueJ.type trophy rev.... that the Six Deys veteren's tether won It beck in '87. Contributor Charlie Wiese will be making the plunge into married life Nov. 21 in Dallas. Congrats, Charlie and bride-to-be Melody Ann Talleyl November Is M month at Sen Hili Rench In Brentwood, CA. M month? Yup, marathon and motoerou. They'll run marathons every S8turdey night end motocross every Sunday; the first ones are this weekend, Nov. 7 and 8. Call Tom Anderson at 415/634-3328 for more Info. Like to get your feet wet, so to speak, in trials? Well, then, the Southern California Trials Association is'hosting a free fun trial and school on Nov. 15. The location is a secret, meaning you have to give 'em a call at 714/772-8420 for the complete story, "I talked with Kawasaki, but I'm gonna ride Honda," stated Graham Noyce. "It was just a big rumor (about the '79 World 600cc MX Chemp going to Kawasaki). I talked with 'em, that's fair enough, but I'm gonna ride for Honda next year:' Mike Kidd on The Superbikers format: "The problem with this race is it's gettin' out of hand as far as equipment goes. I'd like to see it similar to the IROC (International Race of Champions stock car) series, make us ride stock motorcycles and put it back to the rider's ability. If they want to do a true test of rider ability, we'll bring a Harley out and see who can cut the hottest lap on it and bring a motocrosser and see who can cut the hottest lap." Carlos Serrano was scheduled to Ie8ve the dey after The Superblkers on a trip thet would take him to Mautlan, Mexico City and, ultimately, Cube to ride three consecutive weekends of international motoCIOlI88S there. He'U be on Carabelas in all three classes - 125s on Saturday, 2&Os and Opens on Sunday. Looking at it realistically, only three people will win the three cash prizes in the Cycle News Barstow-ta-Vegas Poker Run. Three out of who know how many hundreds who might enter. Depressed? Don't be. Though there'll still be only three cash prizes, all finishers turning in their riding tickets (which they will receive at the start) will be entered in the B-to-V Sweepstakes. Winners will be drawn at random until all prizes are given away. The prizes include riding jackets and Tshirts from Yoshimura; hats, T-shirts, vests and windbreakers from U.S. Suzuki; cold weather riding jackets from Kawasaki; headlight modulaters and other goodies from Martek as well . products. The booty list is still growing with commitments coming from Yamaha and Honda. Anyone interested in contributing should contact Skip johnson at 21~/427-743~. Though mail entry deadline is Nov. 6, you will be able to sign up at the start on Saturday morning, Nov. 28, See you therel If you're going down to watch the SCORElPernod Baja 1000, be aware that the first motorcycle leaves the starting line in Ensenada at 7 a.m. If you watch the cars, keep an eye out for Brad Lackey's Pernod-sponsored Class 1 car. It's powered by a Kawasaki KZ1000 engine, and Is 500 pounds lighter than the competition. Complete coverage next week. Exclusive: Harley-Davidson V-4! How'd you like to have jimmy Filice's autograph? The 1981 AMA/WInston Pro Series Rookie of the Year will be at Hills Ferry Raceway in Newman, CA on Nov. 7 when the Westside Eagles M.C. hold the first in an every-Saturdaynight.in·November shert track series. Call 209/5~8·71l9 or 415/969-1682 for details. ~ ~ 00 C) Vetaran MX mechanic Chuck Tanlund will head KTM's National MX team in cooperation with KTM Austria in '82. KTM is talking to several riders for the coming season, but won't have any commitments from riders until Decamber. Mark Barnett stayed in California after the final Trans·USA MX Series round on October 18 and had a doctor take X-rays of his stomach. "It's not that big of a deal, it just hurts when 1 ride," said Barnett. Former Grand National Champion Gene "Burritto" Romero is undecided 88 to whether or not he'll race next year. "I'm working on a sponsorship package that'll give me. the chance to launch a first class effort next year, but I haven't decided es to who'll ride the equlpmant - me or someone else." Romero hesn't hidden his edmiration for Terry Poovey's racing talent. and the Texan might be the "someone else" if Romero opts not to ride. "Nothing definite has been worked out." said Romero, "but I've always felt Poovey is capable of being Number One." Team Honda's National MX team is still being put together as of presstime, but two new names have been confirmed. David Bailey, who rode for Moto-X Fox and Kawasaki Team Green in '81, and Darrell Shultz of Team Suzuki have signed with Honda for next season. "The ankle feels pretty good:' seld Winston Pro Series competitor Billy Labrie. "In fact. I'd have to say I'm having some serious thoughts about getting back in action next season." Labrie sustained a badly broken ankle in the May 3 Sen Jose Mile National and had spent the time while healing playing sponsor to other riders on his machinery. If you're fairly good at going fast on different types of terrain and you like helping out a good cause, the 100 kilometer race to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Fund in Lakeland. Florida, on December 6 may be the place to be. It's co-sponsored by the National Dirt Track Association and Orlando jaycees. For info call 305/628-6455 and leave your name and address and info will be mailed. If you're a MXer who likes warm temperatures and competitive racing during the month of January, take in the 12th Annual Aorida Winter-AMA MX Series. Four rounds will run through the month, followed by the WinterAMA Warm-Up Series in February which will lead into the Daytona Amateur Supereross in March. Former road racing World Champion Phil Read and his second wife, Angie, have split up after three years of marriage. Angie has reportedly gone back to the modeling game. • Our cameras captured the oft rumored Harley-Davidson watar-cooled V-4 at A1aberna Intarnetional Motor Speedwey " . . Talladega. Alabema last week. Although the side plates hide most of the engine, the bottom end is the first giveaway that this isn't your usual Harley. Close examination of the photos reveals exhaust pipes exiting the front two cylinders and exhaust pipes from the rear pair near the rider's feet. There's an air filter located where the fuel tank would normally be, and a horizontally mounted radiator receives air from a pair of air scoops. Gas tanks are obviously mounted on the sides, under the seat. 3

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