Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1980's

hern Nevada~Southern Californla·Arlzona-Southern Nevada· Southern Calilornla·Arlzona-Southern Nevada.Southern Call Throughout both motos Toyama's competition came from Tim Rutherford, who stayed glued to Toyama's tail throughout the first moto and stayed within 'his sights, in fourth the second time around. In "first moto Dan Hammack found himself in third, hounding Rutherford inch by inch around the track. Hammack had his hands full, as well, trying to keep ahead of Gilben Valdez. When the moto finally wound to a close, Toyama led the way followed by Rutherford, Hammack, and Valdez. The second encounter once more found Toyama the front-runner. Kenny Clifton, piloting a DG Yamaha, turned on the gas and took' over seconii, holding Valdez to third and Rutherford to fourth. When the checkered flag waved the Minis home, Toyama wheeled his bike into the winner's circle, Rutherford captured second place gold and third overall went to Valdez. Cun McCuistion, riding for Kawasaki, cleaned up in the 250cc Pros. The first moto found McCuistion out in front and his cool, green machine burning a streak around the course. Mike Beier, riding for La Habra Yamaha, was trying to catch McCuistion and put Yamaha out in front, but was held back to second down to the end. Ron Baumganner, also piloting a Kawasaki, ran a strong third. The second' encounter found McCuistion once more the leader with Beier once more in the shotgun position. This time they had Vere Butler to contend with and Butler badgered them both over every inch of the Saddleback lurf. When the day dreW to a close, McCuistion took home a pair of aces and the winning money of the day, Beier came home to second place loot and third overall honors went to Butler. Results JR- CVC NOV: 1. WeoIey Klein (Vam): 2. Jason Collier (Vam); 3. Allan Brehm (Yam). 60 EX: 1. Devid Mcleod (Varni. 80 BEG: 1. Greg'TrachY (Varn); 2. Richerd Moerka IVarnl; 3. Dale Bolen (Yam). 80 NOV: 1. Stelle Gamble (Yaml; 2. Ron Weot (Kawl: 3. Bunky Morton (Suz). 80 INT: 1. Mark Toyama: 2. Tim Rutherford; 3. Gilbert Valdez (Varni. 100 BEG: 1. Stelle Jensen (Suz); 2. Jerry Morano IVam); 3. Kanny McLeod (Varni. 125 BEG DIV 1: 1. Bruce Mortawson (Suz): 2. Jell Anderson (Yam); 3. Paul Downolly ISuz). 125 BEG DIV 2: 1. Todd Stubbiefleld (Vam); 2. John Malcolm (Yarnl; 3. Garry Garant (Yaml. 125 NOV: 1. Brian Menley (Vaml; 2. Tom Brown (Suzl; 3. Jameo Hurrman (Vaml. 125 INT: 1. Donald Seery (Suz); 2. Gordon Ward (Suz); 3. Mitch Davis (Vam). . 125 PRO: 1. Mike Tripeo (Yam); 2. Curt McCuistion (Kawl; 3. Tony Gomez (Suzl. 250 BEG: 1. Mark Boootto ISuz); 2. Larry WoodhaUIa (Vam): 3. Merk Smith IHual. 250 NOV: 1. Terry Tietz (Han); 2. Michael Tarkington IKawI: 3. Tom Walker (Varn). 250 INT: 1. Marc Johnson ISuz): 2. Art Oli_ (Suzl; 3. Rick Roark (Kawl. 250 PRO: 1. Curt McCuistion (Kaw); 2. Mika Baier (Yam): 3. Vote Butler (VIm). OPEN BEG: 1. John Honeycutt (Husl; 2. St1Iva L Hommedleu.(Vam); 3. Greg DufTalne {Vaml. OPEN tNT: 1. David Piaeraki (Suz): 2. Merino BostioneII (Mail; 3. Mark Adamson ISuz): OPEN PRO: 1. Micky Dymond IVlml; 2. Mika Booton (Yam); 3. Bob Korz (Yoml. VET JR: 1. Chris Haines; 2. Grog Arnetta; 3. Dwaine Jarrett (Mail. VET INT: 1. Bob Serr (Mai); 2. John Tartaglia {Mail. VET EX: 1. Jerry Benson (Suz): 2. Marino Bastionoll (~1; 3. Dan Moors (Mail. • Densford does It atCRCDunes night Mini MX By Tom Corley VALENCIA, CA, OCT. 2g Ronnie Densford has been concentrating on racing in the Junior Cycles and lately the 80cc class, It has been a while since he has raced as a Pee Wee in the California Racing Club's Mini track program. Tonight he raced as a Pee Wee Expen and had another competitor in Tony Sulek. Densford took. his Dick Allen's Yamaha-sponsored bike to the win in both motos for the first place trophy. Many of the riders, though very young, have been racing for several years. Jesse James is the leader of the Pee Wee Stock Junior class, and this is his very first season. James has over 20 wins and a super start in motocross racing to his name. Jesse won the first moto tonight ahead ofJason Biggs and Bobby Garcia. Garcia came back in the final moto to take the win ahead of Jesse. The overall win fell into Jesse's hands with a 1-2 tally. Tony Sulek had to take the runnerup position in the Pee Wee Expen class, but he had his moments elsewhere. Sulek picked up the first place trophy in the 60cc Stock Novice race as he edged out Joel Tokarsky. Tony then sOloed in the 60cc Modified Novice class. Results PEE WEE STK JR: 1. ~ _ (Yam); 2. Bobby Garcia (Yam): 3. Jaaon Billll8 (Yarnl. PEE WEE EX; 1. Ronnie Denoford (Yam): 2. Tony Sulek (Yarn). 60 STK NOV: 1. Tony Sulek IVam); 2. Joel Tokaraky (Yam); 3. Anthony Hernandez (Vam). 60 STK INT: 1. Alvin Mallhewa (Vam): 2. Matt Blacklock (Vam). 60 STK EX: 1. Devid Mcleod (Yam). 60 MOD NOV: 1. Tony Sulek (Yam). 60 MOD INT: 1. Alvin _ (Yam); 2. Alan Pierce IVam); 3. Ronnie Denoford (Yam). . 60 MOD EX: 1. David McLeod IVam). 80 STK BEG ~ 11: 1. Mike Gilmore (Suz); 2. Val Rae! (Suz); 3. Jaaon VanBeek (Yarnl. 80 STK NOV~11: 1. Alan Pierce (Yam). (Hon): 2. Tony 80 STK BEG 12+: 1. Rob Mercier (Yam); 3. Mike Hanline IHon). . 60 MOO: 1. Alan Pierce IVaml; 2. Tony Mercier -(Yarn); 3. Arthur Huffer ISuzl. s-. Gilboy great at CMC Ascot night MX ' By Tom Corley GARDENA, CA, OCT. 22 A full-on battle was fought by the 125cc Intermediates this evening at Ascot's Continental Moto-sports Club's motocross, On the front line were the super-quick racers Bill and Bruce .Delgado. However, both of their efforts were shot down by a rider who is destined to be a fast 125cc Pro, Sean Gilboy. Bruce Delgado shot out ahead of the 10 other competitors in the first moto. His competition was really pressing him hard led by Gilboy. Gilboy passed -him within one lap and led the rest from that point. Bruce led Bill and Larry Bohlken settled in fourth. Said Gilboy about his fantastic pass against Bruce Delgado: "We came down off of the TT jump, and he took the inside and I shut him off on the outside going to the barrelsl" Gilboy is not known for getting the holeshot. Instead, he prefers to start on the outside of the staning gate so he can avoid traffic and shove in around them. In the final moto, Bill Delgado got the best start and didn't make any mistakes. Bruce was in second but apparently did make a mistake because Gibloy slid. by him as did Bohlken. Gilboy tried every trick he knew but could not get by Bill. However, Gilboy was still the man who took the top honors as his 1-2 beat Bill's g-1 and Bruce's 2-4. Results 50 JR: 1. John Mcleod II~). 60 EX: 1. Devid Mcleod (Vam). 80 JR: 1. Dan Barnett (Vam); 2. Arthur Huffer ISuz); 3. Keith McMillen (Husl. 80 tNT: 1. Rick Harril IVaml; 2. Kanny Donelson (Kawl; 3. Richard Raming (Yam). 80 EX: 1. Eddie Gauley lAMX). Rick Meki heeds CMC Seddleb8ck 12&cc Pro wln·n'" Brien Myeracough. 100 JR: 1. WiIUeCiemiaon (Varni. 125 JR DIV 1: 1. Jell Andenon (Vam): 2. (Suz); 3. Mike Claine ISuz). Joe Sign

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