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C8nBda- Northern Califorriia-Northern Nevacla-oregon-Washington-Idaho-Utah-AI The 125cc Experts went to Eddie Alberti over Jason Bell, while Jason Craven beat Jeff Reynolds to cop the 80cc Junior/Experts. The Open Junior class was won by Paul Cates over his brother Ron. Heiberger heists Ba~ands MX By Bill Spencer FREMONT, CA, JUNE 30 NorCal Thursday night mow,cross racing under the Baylands lights continues w grow with larger crowds and much heavier dudes in the classes. Jerome Heiberger has come home slightly disgusted with the National series where he was a consistent finisher, but couldn't afford to stay on the expensive tour. He made mincemeat of the Open Pros, winning big in both motos with Eric Mashbir taking the double second places this week over Daniel Baker. Mike Holmes returned to the fray this week and split the 250cc Pro moto wins with a rejuvenated Rich Mythen. The two put on quite a show for the' assembled, especially over the double jumps. Holmes suffered a poor start and pressured his way to second, but was a few feet behind My then at the checkered. Holmes and his South Bay Suzuki aced off the line and won the second round with a wide lead. Mike Scott brought the Bosch KTM to a third with a 3-4 count. In the highly competitive 125cc Pro class it was a three-way battle with NorCal number one Mike Whalen taking the decision on his Walnut Creek Honda with a 1-2 tally. He diced throughout with Tony Flores and Craig Christian in great action for both motos. Christian made the best moves in the second round for the moto win and second with Flores, the hot new kid on the block, third. Rich Lokke was the usual OT Expert winner with ease. while Frank Nye and Mark Means exchanged Vet Expert spots throughout the motos. Nye took the win on the Yamaha County YZ over East Bay Yamaha's Means. The 125cc Intermediate class was as action-packed as any, with Dave Bojorquez splitting a 3-1 with Doug Hamilton's 1·3, over Doug Gillette and Ron Day. Two divisions of I 25cc Juniors saw Dennis Hannel continue winning on his Motorsport Center KX while Tyrone Earl aced the second division. Rick Luther barbequed the 250cc Intermediates with "old man" Danny Castro second with a 2-3 over Frank Valadao, all the way up [rom Los Banos, with a 5-2. Results 125 PRO: ,. Mike Whelen (Han); 2. Creig Christien (Vem); 3. Tony Flore. (Yem). 1251NT: 1. Deve Bojorque1(VemJ; 2. Doug Hamilton (Vem); 3. Doug Gill8tte (Vem). PEE WEE: 1. Jeennie Pruitt (Kew); 2. Brien Gou· veia (Kaw). 125 JR DIV 1: ,. Dennis Hennel (Kew); 2. Peul Turpin (Yam); 3. Dave Fusari (Suzl. 125 JR DIV 2: 1. Tyrone Eerl (Vem); 2. Geoff Woods (SU1); 3. Jerry Wohlgemuth (Han). OPEN INT: 1. John Wells (Han); 2. Alen Brunk (Yam); 3. John Trlverso (Han). BO EX/INT: ,. Terry Bosterd (KewJ; 2. Je.on Assed (Kew). BOJR: 1. Todd Enice (Kew); 2. Mike Scott (Kew); 2. Jesse Britian (Yam). OPEN PRO: 1. Jerome Heiberger (Han); 2. Eric Mashbir (Hon); 3. Daniel Baker (Hon). . 250 PRO: 1. Mike Holmes (SU1); 2. Rich Mythen (Vem); 3. Mike Scott (KTM). 250 INT; ,. Rich Luther (Han); 2. Denny Cestro (Vem); 3. Frenk Veledeo (Han). 250JR DIVI: 1. Sem Neve (Han); 2. Randall Pond (Han); 3. Jeff Wright (Han). 250 JR DIV 2: ,. Dave Hendershot (Vam); 2. Bill Arnold (Vam); 3. Bob Fields (Han). OT: 1. Rich Lokke (Han); 2. Jerry Auvinen (SU1); 3. Rich Lakely (Mei). o.ve OPEN....R: 1. Denser (Han); 2. Danny Robinson (Han); 3. Mike laPaglia (KTM). VET EXiINT; 1. Fra. . Nye (Yam); 2. Mark Means (Vam); 3. Dave Lahman (Yam). VET JR; 1. Bill Burnett (Vam); 2. Reid Goyette (Hon); 3. M8tI O'Hera (Han). Cantaloupi tops Marysville pocket· rockets By Sue Ellis MARYSVILLE, CA, JUNE 26 The first 125cc Expert class moto at the Marysville riverfront track saw Honda-mounted Mike Whalen with the holeshot followed closely by Yamaha rider Donnie Cantaloupi and Dave Coupe, on a Honda. Cantaloupi wasted no time and passed Whalm for the lead on lap number one. On lap three Cantaloupi had stre1Ched his lead ahead of Whalen and third-place Cory Cantaloupi. At the halfway point the top 'two positions remained the same, but third was takm over by Steve Vlahos. Cantaloupi cruised to an easy win with Whalm taking second, Vlahos third and Rodney Harriger fourth. In the second moto it was Whalen again with the holeshot and Cantaloupi right ~hind. By the third lap it was Cantaloupi, Coupe, and Whalen. Cantaloupi continued to stretch his lead and the positions remained the same to the checkered flag. The 250cc Expert class split the wins; the first motd went to Jim Ellis after Cantaloupi went out with bike trouble and moto two was Cantaloupi's with Ellis out because of bike trouble. The overall win went to Dave Coupe, second to Allen Berluti and third Mike Holmes. / Cantaloupi was out in front by the first tum in the Open Expert class, followed by Randy Potkrant and Jerome Hieberger. Cantaloupi maintained the first position as Yamaha Support/Sierra-sponsored Jim Ellis snaked by Heiberger and Pockrant for second. On lap three Cantaloupi and Ellis were dicing for the lead By the halfway point, Cantaloupi still remained in front of Ellis and Heiberger had moved iilto the third slot. Cantaloupi took the win followed by Ellis, Heiberger and Pockrant. Cantaloupi grabbed the holeshot again in mow two followed by Pockrant and Jeff Clautier. As Cantaloupi stretched his lead, Heiberger moved into second with Elljs right on his fender. It was a short·lived battle for Ellis as his bike broke and Pockrant moved into third Cantaloupi took an easy win, Heiberger was second, Larry Dashielle third, and Pockrant fourth. Results • 125 EX; 1. Donnie C8ntl1!oupi; 2. Mike Whelen; 3. Dave Coupe. 125 JR: 1. Denoki GIofIdidlls; 2. She Perry; 3. Gory Smith. 125 NOV: 1. Kevin ~ 2. R.on Dey; 3. Scott McEIory. VET NOV: 1. Dully _ I I ; 2. Poul Beorwith. VET JR: 1. Jim_. VET EX; 1. 010rtes Smin; 2. BUll ~ ; 3. Steve Faroni. 125 NOV: 1. Ron Dey; 2. John Willard; 3. Kevin Masis. WOMEN/OT: 1. Mov. Donna Mitchel; 1. Jr. Danito Iii_. EM EX: 1. Jeonie Morven. NOV OT; 1. Steve Dul. JR OT; 1. Duane! Spencer; 2. Richard Schilling. 250 EX: 1. Deve Coupe; 2. Allen Barluti; 3. Mike Holmes. 250 JR: 1. Denny C8stro; 2. Todd Amdell; 3. Gary MorTis. MINI: 1. Rodney EUiot. 80 NOV: 1. Wayne RoIv. 2. Tiga Brown; 3. Chris Ward. 80 JR: 1. Steve Lam_. 80 EX: 1. _ Pecanl... 250 NOV; 1. Was Harnger; 2. Kevin Konsmo; 3. Mike Norton. OPEN EX: 1. Donnie C8maloupi; 2. Jerome Hei· berger; 3. Randy OPEN JR: 1. Steve Waldron; 2. Ta..in We;nrick; 3. _nt. Ji!!'Jq~~: .> A ..... ~ . , ;•• 4 ... "' • • _ ... ,. _ • __ 31