Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1980's

( " ·H ' Klifg 'teXilf 'i 'b~a'line : out' of 'thrri one, his bike started skipping sideways , and the race was over . Whelchel was too close for comfort, and he went into the lead over the "Honda Himalayas" and was never headed. King easily held onto second with Collins third. Another Kawasaki pilot made the trek from Arizona. Consistent riding and no mistakes ~ve Mark Meredith a 2·3 first overall In the 125cc Expert class. Louie Franco put the only Honda in the field into second overall and Pat Hubbs on a Suzuki was third . Chris Swank led the second moto on a rocket-fast Suzuki but highsided over a jump and moved a haybale 10 feet with his head. Greg Zitterkopf turned his 2-2 finishes in for first overall after battling Scott Cavness and Steve Rawson. Rawson took second on his Kolbe Honda, and Mike Garratt was third after Cavness DNF the second moto. Not all the ladies were in the stands, some were on the track. Lucky for the boys that Mercedes Gonzales raced in the Woman's Division . She was very fast, smooth and professional in her riding style, taking the overall with two moto wins followed by Karen Leitinger and Randi Ehrenberg both on Suzukis . The women on the 250cc bikes didn't look as comfortable with the track as did the 125s. The Pee Wees -for four to eight year-olds - were the biggest crowd pleasers of the day. Ronnie Densford took a convincing win on a super-trick YZinger Yamaha. Second was Yamaha rider Jesse Tewksbury and th ird was Timmy Clatone on a Suzuki. Amazingly, one of the riders had worn out leather pants. How do you ride - enough to wear out leathers by the time you're six or seven? Overall the racing was excellent, and crowd participation was obviously partisan, which is as it should be when you're out to watch the guy down the street duke it out with riders from all over the west. These riders will be back next year to experience the feel of racing like the pros . • Results 51 ~ YR: 1. Ronnie Denolord lYaml: 2. Jeoae Tewsbury lYam);3. TImmy Clatone ISuz). 66 7·11 YR: 1. Kyle lewis lYam): 2. Shoun Kaloe ISuzl; 3. Shane Hunt lYam). 85 NOV DIV. II: 1. Dennis P.. k.. lYaml; 2. Manuel . MOJIinez lYam);3. 0... Nye lYaml. 85cc NOV DIY. I: 1. Steve Slewnoon lYam) 2. . ; Andy Loog lYaml; 3. David lech_lKaw). lIS INT 1. Kyle l.lIwla IKawI: 2. Kyle Raming lYaml; : 3. W",", SchaefI.. lYam). lIS EXP: 1. T~ VohIand 1Kaw) 2. Paul Denie ; 1Kaw) 3. Todd CampbelllKawI. ; 100 INT: 1. Joh_ Kight lYam); 2. Taylor Marcell lYam);3. Chud< Chegnon lSuzl. 100 NOV: 1. Chuck Whitmore ' ISuzl; 2. Frank . ... • • U ,l ..~ e CN 00 0') ....-4 0 ....-4 >. ""' ~ ;j ..c ""' a; ~ Because they have paid a higher price for their motorcycles, BMWowners invariablyhave higher expectations.ot their machine. And of _ the dealer who sold it to them. . So if, and only if, you have a well-established service department and the capacity to maintain a suitable parts and accessories inventory, we'd be interested in hearing ~ from you. GERMAft Of course. there's also a good reason for you to be interested ;0 "5. By virtue of being among the highest-priced motorcycles in the world. BMW's carry ~ a correspondingly high profit margin. For more information contact BMWof North . America, Motorcycle Group. Montvale, NewJersey07645. & AID IF YOUR DEAURSHIP IS II ONE OF THESE emES,WE SHOULD DERImLY TALK. Dallas/ Fort Worth,TX Houston,TX Lebanon, PA Scranton. PA Rochester. NY Utica. NY Binghamton. NY Edison, NJ New Brunswick, NJ Towson, MD. Hartford, CT Waterbury, CT Danbury, CT Charlotte, NC Columbus, OH Evansville, IN Fort Wayne, IN Grand Rapids, MI Charleston. WV B~lYam). 125 NOV 1. lance Jam-. lSuzJ; 2. Steve N_ : lSuzl; 3. DoveBrown lYam). 125 NOV 1. K_ Neiloon lYarnI 2. Kirk Mclaws : ; (Yam);3. BrylII1 DlI'iialYaml. 125 NOV: 1. John DlI'iia lSuzJ; 2. Mike Craine ISuzl; 3. Croig T_ISuzl. 125INT: 1. Tracy Meeka IKawt;2. Don Turk Jr . (SuzJ; 3. Chria lance (Kaw). 125INT:l . Ruae Winkler lYaml; 2. Greg Andenlon lSuzl;3. Troy_lYam). 125 EX: 1. Mark M..edilll lKewi; 2. louie Franco lHont;3. Pst HubbolSuzl. 250 NOV 1. Rob Trone lHon!; 2. .lema Carst8irs : 1Kaw);3. RoIlInd GrauxlYaml. 25Oc:c NOV 1. Ron King lKawl; 2. Colin Ryan lYaml; : 3. David JonM lYaml. 25OINT: 1. Mark Ander-. ISuzJ; 2. M8Jk llM'ett lYam!;3. Scott Corwwoy lYam!. 250 EX: 1. Robert King (Kaw); 2. ' B... nd Johneon lSuzl; 3. Jim~ (Suzl. 250 EX: 1. John Whelchel lYaml: 2. Tony Riddell (Kaw); 3. V""", McMahon lYeml. 250 EX ANAl..: 1. John WheIcheIlYaml; 2. Robert King IKaw); 3. Richard Collins ISuzl. OPEN NOV: 1. Kirt Goldie (MIn; 2. BRI Melaneon lYaml;3. Campbell (Suzl. OPEN NOV II: 1. Art G..gi.. (Hon); 2. Jim Andie (Hua! 3. larty Francis ISuzl. ; OPEN INT: 1. S_e Fl8t1oni lHon); 2. Chris Ml lio ry lMan;3. Robin BUSHlYaml. OPEN EX: 1. Greg Z1n..kopf lYaml; 2. Mika Garritt lYaml; 3. 5,..... Reweon IHon). .' 250 VET NOV: 1. Paul lopez lYam) 2. Johan Caffin ; (Mail; 3. Dennie Pack.. lYam). OPEN VET NOV: 1. Tom Sawyer lYaml; 2. R.D. TuzlnskllYam); 3. AISmillllYam). • VET INT 1. Ray Simmons ISuz): 2. Alen Bray IMail;3. : DickMcMillanIHua! . VETS EX: Ken RattIoflIMaij; 2. Bob C"""" ISuzl; 3. Jim Tur_lYam). WOMENS EX: 1. M..ced .. Gonzal.. ISuzl; 2. KOJen leItIngOJ lSuzl; 3. Randl Ehrenberg ISuzl. WOMENINT 1. NatalieAllen lYlm). : WOMENS NOV: 1. Roxanne Ray lHon!; 2. Undo C_lYam!. Q 1982 BMW01 North Amenca. Inc.The BMWtrademark and logo "'e registered trademarks of Bayeriscf1e MotorenWerl

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