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Northern california-Northern NevI Leading The Way With ~ American Motocross survived its best night of racing at the Santa Clara PAL track. In the l25cc Novice class, Todd Ternan had to make a comeback of sorts in the first round under the lights as he finished second to Jim McClintock, but won the overall when McClinto!=k dropped back in the late stages of the second round. Jerry Caton won both ends of Vet Ex'3.S did Bob Rivenbark, while Bob Tomschin put on a show on his Justice Bros/South Bay Suzuki. Tomschin was moving through the crowd, taKing the double jumps with ease, when he lost the front end in a lefthanded turn. EJric Hellgren led all score sheets of the Open Novice, winning big while Dan Morrison had to pass Danny Robinson on the first lap of round two for double twos over Matt Hector and Dave Serrano. Mike Minjares was the higjllight of the combined Intermediate show, nying just a little lower than the takeoHs from San Jose Municipal Airport and winning the class in froDt of Manny Orneles, while Jim Ashley was tops in the Open and Greg Pennington won the 250cc division over Glenn Harrison. Jon Nelsen led out the 250cc Pros in front Brad Bruns and held the point throughout. Bruns looked great in' second until the last go-round when he dropped to fifth, as Joey Sd\lag got the second over John Dauth. Rick Luther led, out the second round and held it for three laps until Nelson scaddled around from fourth, winning handily with Schlag once again second. Dauth took the third overall big bucks on his Vroom Honda, with Luther fourth over John S~ggau. FRED MERKEL & MIKE BALDWIN C<":l 00 0") ..... wear ARAI Helmets to 1 -2 sweep at AMA Superbike National. Portland. OR .• July 24. 1983 FRED MERKEL MIKE BALDWIN Lightweight. comlortable protection is importanl on the racetrack ... and that's just where Are; helme.lS are proving themselves.lo be right oul in front in top quality protection. Arei protection? Ask the racer who's put one to use! Comlorlable. qua lily protection should • ..... ,"", .., •.. . . s .tmiT.i ; ... . ~ ~. _ since 1950 He/mel.< ore our our business, only business be no less important.lo every motorcyclis.l and a complete range 01 Are; helmels is available lor every taste and need. Are; comlor!? Ask the rider who wears onel .~. SEVEN mmID MODELS A full color brochure illultreting the enti,. 'eng. of Arai helmeta i, • .".ilable; .end '1.00 in c••h or "amp. to cover pOlUigeend handling to "'rei - P.O. 80x 421, Oapt. N, Tenaflv. NJ 07870 fOf your brochure by ,.tur" Fint e.... Mail. UDCO • 1st Place DuQuoin, IL, AMA National Mile, July 30, 1983 Honda's First National Mile Win - First Ever Win For The Honda RS750 liesults 125 NOV DIV I: 1. Todd Teman (Vam); 2. Man Pementon (SUl); 3. Rich Clay (Vam). 125 NOV DIV II: 1. Kim Wilson (Vam); 2. Payl FiI"",an (Yam); 3. Alan Moffat (SUl). WOMEN: 1. Cindy Penik (SUl); 2. Ann Cuffin GENE ROMERO Team Coordinator JERRY GRIFFITH Chief Mechanic (Han). VET NOV: 1. Don Franco (Vam); 2. Jeffry Silsdorf (Vam). MINI INT; 1. Robby Hermanek (Kaw); 2. Ron Coton (Suz). MINI NOV: 1. John Suly(Kaw); 2. Kelly McDaniel (Kaw); 3. Scott Stewart (Vam). VET EX-JR: 1. Jerry Caton (SUl); 2. Bob Rivenbark (Hon); 3. Gary Esen (SUl). 1'25 INT; 1. Mike Minjares (SUl); 2. Manny Orneleas (Han). 250 INT; 1. Greg Pennington (Hon); 2. Dave Minjares (Suz); 3. Glenn Harrison (Suz). OPEN INT: 1. Jim Ashley (Hus); 2. Wayne Schatl (Mai). 250 EX: 1. Jon Nelson (Vam); 2. Joey Schlag (Hon); 3. John Dauth (Hon). 250 NOV: 1. Bob Fields (Hon); 2. Grag Hydorn (SUl); 3. Bob Filkowski (Vam). OPEN NOV: 1. Eric Hellgren (Hon); 2. Dan Morrison (Hon); 3. Mark Hector (Mai). OPEN EX: 1. Joey Schlag (Hon); 2. Eric Mashbir (Hon); 3. John Saggau (Vam). DAN MAUREL Team Mechanics DAVE BIRD DENNIS JONES THE WINNER'S CHOICE OF CHAIN ... TSUBAKI ask your dealer for Tsubaki ... the chain more racers use and win on by choice! ~ 5 L..I c::::I , _ =~ L , . INTERNATIONAL CORP 1824 E. 22nd St .. Los Angeles. CA 9005812131747 5173 OTHG rides again at Huron By Luscious Linda HURON CA, JULY 23 After a long absence in the Central Valley, the Over The Hill Gang held a points race at Huron Cycle Park. Sixteen OTHG riders dazzled the spectators with their style and expertise. In the Expert class. "Road Apple" Randy went two for two to win. with "Gummer" Gary charging hard at second place. The Amateur class was dominated by "Dorky" Dennis Davis, a new member guest who definitely looks like Expert material. At the second spot was "Philthy" Phil, who batded all night with "Midol" Mike. "Midol" IUICO IiDf ~!'P!J! CBn-BIII Genuine PartsFast Mail Order. Track Be Travel CACDVA 1537 E. Welnut,....-.e. CA 121317ll5·2711 NEO OIL COMPANY 2866 Gundry. Long 8eKh. CA 90806 (2131424-8118 DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED Just enclo~ S1.00 to co~r postage and handling for latest street and dirt bike accessory catalog and mail to: MOTo-X FOX, DEPT. C. 520 McGUNCY LANE. CAMPBELL. CA 95008 U.s.A. 37