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Southern California-Arizona-Southern Nevada- Southern California-Arizona-Southern Nevada- Southern Californla-Arize Western hotline Cerritos captures high school MX win at Corona By Kit Palmer CORONA. CA, JAN. 14 Cerritos' High School motocross team gathered 191 points for their victory in tonight's high school motocross action at Corona Raceway. Cerritos had earned 105 more points than the second place school Redlands while Mater Dei finished up in third. Leading their team to victory was Cerritos' top points scorer Willy Musty (Suz), Musty captured the win in both the 250 and 500cc Senior class while teammate Craig Wells (Hon ) took second in the 500s and third in the 250s. Another winner for Cerritos was Valter Elicker (Yam), who stole the 175cc Novice win with a flawless 1·1 score . Second went to Redlands' Yoshi Kubota (Suz) and third went to David Vaughler (Suz) of Cerritos. By far the largest class of the evening was the Mini Beginner class. A total of 40 riders signed up to put their skills to the test. Two divisions had to be formed to compensate for the large number of riders. At the start of the first moto in division one. Chris Lester (Kaw) rocke ted into the lead while pursued by Kevin Lamm (Yam), Frank Vermillion (Yam). Travis Bellah, Garth Tarlow (Yam) an d Jerry Litteral (Yam). Lester managed to hold onto his lead for three laps until Lamm snuck by, overtaking the lead. Andrew Ferrick (Yam) got orr to a so-so seventh place start and worked his way into third by the fourth lap. In the end it was Lamm who took the checkered first followed by Lester, Ferrick and Bellah. The second moto was Lamm's as soon as the gate dropped. Lamm grabbed the holeshot and led every lap for the win. Second went to Shawn Slayton (Kaw), who could only manage an eighth in the first moto. Ferrick again took third while Lester settled for fo urt h. Results HIGHSCHOOL MINI NOV: 1. David Church (Su"; 2. Chris Vano (Yam); 3. Tony Romano (Hon). 125 NOV: 1. Yoshi Kubota (Suz): 2. David Munns (Suz); 3. Ken Bish (Hon). 175 NOV: 1. Valter Elicker (Yam): 2. Yoshi Kubota (Suz~ 3. David Vaugler (Suzl . 250 SR: 1. Willie MustY (Suz); 2. Kevin V.lentine (yam); 3. Craig Weels (Hon). , 500 SR: 1. Willy Musty (Suzl; 2. Craig Wells (Hon); 3. Devin Valentine (Yam). UNATTACHED 60 PEE WEE: 1. Brian Sanchez (Yam); 2. Shane Good (Yam~ 3. Charles Vice (Yam). 60 PEE WEE: 1. Wesley Klein (Kaw) : 2. Mike Metz ger (Yam): 3. Robert Naber (Suz). MIN I BEG: 1. Kavin Lam m (Yam~ 2. A ndr ew Fer. ri ck (Yam~ 3. Chr is Lester (Kaw l. MINI BEG: 1. Pat Ryan (Hon); 2. Tracy lave (Kaw); 3. Paul Cline . MINI NOV: 1. David Farris (Kaw); 2. David Foltz (Yam); 3. Steve Burdette (Yam). MINI INT: 1. Brya n Patrie (Kaw); 2. Joey Co. • (Yam); 3. Gary lacy (Yaml . MI NI EX: 1. Tom Combs (Kawl: 2. Pat Hawl ey (Kawl. 125 BEG: 1. Brandon Schneider (Suz); 2. Doug Matt (Honl: 3. Gene Johnson (Suz). 125 BEG: 1. Steve Andre (Yam); 2. Dale Bollin (Kawl: 3. John Braasch (Yaml . 12 5 NOV: 1. Cory Coelway (Yam): 2. Robbie Smith (Yam); 3. Randy Brackett (Yam). 12 5 NOV: 1. Ke~h Mo rabito (Yamt 2. Ron Nor lund (Yaml: 3. Rob Carpenter (Suz). 125 INT: 1. M ike Megallanez (Yam); 2. Greg Bender (Yam); 3. Stev e Cardillo (YamI. 125 PRO: 1. Chris Lanc e (Yam): 2. Scott Wilkin· son (Hon): 3. Paul Mclain (Yam). 250 BEG: 1. Ron Fagan (Yam ~ 2. Darre ll Palmar (Yam): 3. Tanner GiliIYam). 250 NOV: 1. Tom Gergen (Suz): 2. Mark Neff (Yam); 3. J ohn Sull ivan (Yaml . 250 INT: 1. Gary Sheroh man (Suz): 2. Rick Bein · gesser (Hon); 3. Greg Fountain (Yam). 250 PRO: 1. R"" Stat en (Yam~ 2. Greg Zitterkopf (Yam); 3. Danny Bart holeman (Yam). 500 BEG: 1. Tony Perry(Suz): 2. Dale Hess(Yaml; 3. David Hancock (Yam). · 500 NOV: 1. Ed Cavan aug h (Hon); 2. Paul Schref· fler Hon); 3; Rery Fishe, (Mai). • • ~ . " '. \ . ,t \V l) l'9 ~ ~ :1 ff, ( ) b f l , a r. e ~ r : 'Lo I -: \. 500 INT: 1. Dean Wilkinson (Hon); 2. Jim Vermil li on (Yam). 500 PRO: 1. Leo Saul (Yam). Nakayama wins V.G. T.E• •ge . Cup Trial By Clutcher Cruickshank VALENCIA, CA, JAN. 9 The opening event for the '83 southern California trials season, and the new president and competition committee of the Valley Observed Trial Enthusiasts, went smoothly from the stan of the 9:45 a.m . riders' meeting. Every rider seemed to appreciate the information being imparted. at least no one was noticed sneaking away! It may have been the new 50/50 raffle which held everyone's attention! Raffle tickets are sold for 25¢ or five for a dollar. Fifty percent of the total collected is awarded to the winner of the draw and the other 50%the ATA puts into a fund to send top riders to compete . in Europe. . V.O.T.E.s' turnout for this event was excellent. Eighty entries from Bakersfield to San Diego. The loop ran clockwise around the perimeter of Indian Du nes and took only 20 minutes to complete. Every class ran three loops with a four hour time limit that was very easy to make. Section one, J un k Yard Blues. was a stadium-type section with lines for all classes. Experts and Amateurs rode up and over a '64 Dodge Dart . then crossed over the front hood to join the Novice line, which had the Novices going over some man-made obstacles, with everyone exiting with the Beginners. More than half the sections were not only set up for the riders, but also for the enjoyment of spectators. In the Expert class, Fantic rider Dwayne Walters walked away with an unreal win. His total score for the day was 17 points, 23 cleans. That was 48 points less than second place rider Mike Lauxen (Mon), who had spent the previous week working on his bike that had caught fire the week before at practice. Amateur class winner Rei ji Nakayama, a 200cc Honda rider who earlier in the '82 season started riding trials in SoCal, has become one of the top Amateur riders. We will inevitably be listening to Reiji four-stroking to the Expert class by the end of the season I Second p lace went to John Robertson (SWM), 13 points ahead of " J et" rider Scott Annand, who is beginning to climb the ladder again. First place Novice went to V.O .T.E. President Reynold Hicklen, and with this win he has decided to transfer to Amateur class. Second p lace rider Jack Weir was only one point ahead of third p lace rider and winner of the ATA El Trial de Espana Bultaco motorcycle raff le, Chris Bu tler (Bul), Results EX: 1. Dw ayne W atters (Fan); 2. M ike Lauxen (M on); 3. Guy Van Gasbeek (SWM). A M : 1. Reiji Nakayama (Hon); 2. John Robertson (SWM); 3. Scott Annand (ltall. SR A M : 1. Gil Smit h (Bull; 2. Tom Hascher (Bull: 3. Jack Heminw ay (SWMI. NOV : 1. Reyn old Hlcklen (Fan): 2. J ack W ier (Bul): 3. Chr is But ler (Bul). SR NOV : 1. Jerry Wiencek (Bul); 2. Bob W atson ("al); 3. Ralph Silt er (Bul). BEG: 1. Matt Johnson (Bul): 2. Rick Palmer (Bul); 3. Steve Hegist (Bull. SR BEG: 1. Lou Gleason (M on): 2. V ick Vanaman . (Yam); 3: Don PI""ser (SWMI. t) ( r I l :J1 I J 4 )I.q ~. l oJ ( I I J j Iii. Brad Fay (7) puts an inside pass on Tim Clark at DeAnza . Clark nabs Novice win at DeAnza Country's Todd Baldwin (Suz) while a 4-4 combination gave Lance Kelsey (Hon ) fourth. By Kit Palmer PEE WEE: 1. Ryan Jo hnson (Yam): 2. Kyle Mullins (Ital . PEe WEE: 1. Jason Dixon (Kl w); 2. Louie Pors ider (Hon); 3. Chr is Wood (Yam). J R CYCLE: 1. Dana Wiggins (Hon); 2. Jacob Sw ain (Yaml; 3. M ike Metzger (Yam). MI NI BEG: 1. Jason Collier (Hon): 2. Garth Tarlor (Yaml; 3. Brad Edginton (Kaw) . M INI NOV: 1. Mike Sandoval (Suz): 2. larry Sayeg (Yaml; 3. Jimmy Butt on (Hon). 125 BEG: 1. Robbie Dunham (Suz); 2. Mike Williams (Kawl; 3. John Braasch (Yam). 125 NOV: 1. Tim Clark (Suzl; 2. Mike Fitzgerald (Hon): 3. lance Gorto n (Kawl. 1251NT: 1. Miguel Ara uj o( Kaw l; 2. Fred Heacock (Yam); 3. Mike Magallanez (Yam). 250 BEG: 1. Jerry Cooper (Yam); 2. David Knapik (Suz); 3. Scott Van Lue (Yam). 250 NOV : 1. Paul Burval (Suz): 2. M ark Wei dman (Suz); 3. Tiberi o Esparza (Yam). 250 INT: 1. Larry Dimmitt (Hon) : 2. Tony Spear (Suz): 3. Todd Baldwin (Suzl . 250 PRO: 1. Robert Reisinger (Kaw): 2. Jon Friesen (Suz). OPEN BEG: 1. Earl Fraser (Yam); 2. Dale Langdon (Yam): 3. M ark Molina (Yam). OPEN NOV: 1. Rocky Mu rdock (Hon): 2. Lance Travis (Suz); 3 . Ron Ling o (Vam). VET KR: 1. Wayne Campbell (Hon): 2. Lou ie Poreider (Hon); 3. Kurt Solita (Yam). VET INT: 1. Howard Keel ing; 2. Danny Drew (Yam). VET SR: 1. Robert Krah (Hon): 2. Raul Escamilla (Hon): 3. George Luther (Yaml . SUNNYMEAD, CA, JAN. 16 A large number of riders turned out today at DeAnza Cycle Park and p roduced some first class racing. Suzuki-mounted Tim Clark. riding for Mayflower Moving, emerged on top of an exciting 125cc Novice class after dicing with Honda of Redlands' Brad Fay, Circle City Honda's Mike Fitzgerald (Hon ) and Rincon Kawasaki 's Lance Gorton (Kaw). At the start of moto one it was Fitzgerald who stole the holeshot while rivals Clark, Fay and Gorton Iol- . lowed. By the end of the first couple, of la ps the four leaders were sti ll only inches apart. But, by the midway point, Gonon 's pace began to slow slightly, however. he stayed within striking distance of the top runners. When the white flag appeared, Fitzgerald had onl y a half bikelength lead over Clark, who had only a roost-distance advantage over Fay. Fitzgerald managed to hold onto his number one position for one more lap to take the win. Clark took second while Fay and Gonon took third and fourth. Round two was more intense than the first. By the end of lap one it was again Fitzgerald in front of the pack with a cautious lead. In second was Clark followed by Gorton and Fay. A lap later Fay had snuck by Gorton for third. The moto reached its climax on the final lap when the leader. Fitzgerald, stalled his engine while avoiding a lapped rider. This gave Clark the lead and Fay second while Fitzgerald held onto a close third. Then, a few turns later, Fay went down hard handing Fitzgerald second. Clark went on to take the win and overall ahead of Fitzgerald, Gonon and Fay. Thirteen riders lined the starting gate of the 250cc Intermediate class, and when all the action had ended arid the dust cleared it was Larry Dimmitt (Hon) who came out on top of the pack after capturing the win in each outing. Dimmitt's nearest competitor was Hang Ten's Tony Spear (Suz), who took second overall with a 2-3 outing. Third went to Suzuki . ~ ; c .: f " '( L 11: ~ (\ I Results Nobody near Norman at Perris GP By Lee Taylor PERRIS, CA. DEC. 11 Be 12 Randy Norman provided the class act at the Do uble Cross Racing Association's fun. me llow Perris Grand P rix. Besides Norman's show in winning the 500cc Four-stroke and Expert Sportsman classes and taking second in the 500cc Pros and 250cc Experts, several hundred riders and spectators enjoyed festivities and giveaways, including a Performance Cycle Can-Am. Norman styled in the lead of the Four-stroke and Women's combined class , the first class of the event, with 250cc Expert Don Draz in second. The closest challengers were a pair of Kawasakis battling for second. At the end of the 50 minute race. Norman and his Yamaha won hands down. 200ccExpert Bill Boyer claimed the runner-up slot and 250cc Expert Tom Bell cinched third. A Mini T eam race ran under the lights and featured racer /mini rider and 'father/son'.teams ' riding Minis. r-.. CO .,'~ \I ' H·.;,,>1l rt :J '.1 ~ ' r~' I " 'n J .19 1

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