Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1980's

Cenb'al Pipeline Tinney's 3-1 scoring for the day was good for the overall cash in front of Hughes and Simmons, with Cordova fourth and McClain fifth. Results KXBO rider Scott Chesser (4) was impressive in the 125cc cia.. at Rio Bravo. Brown red hot at River Nationals By Paul W. Smith TEMPLE, TX, SEPT. 3 Take one beautiful day, put it together with 58 of Texas' best motorcycle drag racers and you've got the ingredients for the first annual "River Nationals All-motorcycle Championships." When the races got down to the semifinals, there were bikes from all four corners of Texas. In the first race, Glenn Herrington faced Billy Simpson. Simpson can cut a light on any rider in the nation on a very consistent basis, and did it again to Herrington, taking the win and going to the finals like he has in so many races this year. Next up was Austin's Winston Dillard, on a 750 Suzuki, racing Mike Brown on the same Honda that Frank Jones made famous. Winston was dialed in at 11.39, and Brown at 14.80. Thesrnall Honda took thewin as Winston and his fast Suzuki couldn't quite catch the consistent Brown. The final was set; Simpson against Brown. Someone forgot to tell Brown that he was racing one the winningest racers in north Texas this year. All Brown did was cut a .527 light and it was all over. Simpson red lighted to end the day of racing. Tinney takes it all at Charities MX By Joe Milian CONROE, TX, SEPT. 3-4 Dallas rider Terry Tinney scrambled to the overall win in the 250cc Expert class, edging Larry Hughes and David 84 McClain for top money at the second annual Charities Motocross held in Conroe. Houston's McClain, fresh from the National wars, got no more than a mediocre start in the first moto of the 250cc Expert class but dispatched Willie Phee, Layne Budd, Tinney and Hughes within two laps to settle in behind leader Nick Cordova. McClain challenged Cordova on more than one occasion over the next severallaps but could not break his con· centration. Cordova held steady until lap seven when he and McClain swooped down on Larry Schwartz- bach. Schwartzbach and Cordova had differing opinions as to who should yield in which direction and the resultant entanglement allowed McClain to slip past. Once McClain took the lead, it was immediately apparent that only a glaring error on his part would permit Cordova to make up the distance he had lost. Cordova grudgingly held on to second place despite the advancements made by Tinney and Hughes, and ihey held those positions respectively as the moto ended. Though Cordova's displeasure with Schwartzbach was evident at the time of the incident on lap seven, he was considerably calmer at the end of the heat, stating only that, "I was riding real steady and 1 felt like 1 could deal with McClain. That's not the way I like to give up the lead." Tinney jumped into the lead to start the secnd round, with Hughes, Cordova and McClain in pursuit. Making the most of his situation, Tinney turned in the fastest lap times of the day in the initial going, the caliber of his competition weighing heavily on his mind. "I figured what the hell, I've got the lead and they're gonna have to take it away from me. The track was so rough that there was absolutely no place to rest. I had a real smooth line through the rough· est stuff in the back section and I felt real good," was Tinney's later assessment of the situation. Hughes held second place over the first two laps, with Cordova holding off McClain some distance back. On the third circuit McClain made one of those splitsecond decisions that separates the cream from the skim as he attempted to stuff his Honda inside Cordova's in a bottleneck at the end of a long, torturously bumpy straight. In squeezing by Cordova, McClain's left footpeg was sheared off cleanly, leaving him no alternative but to put his full weight on his right leg. Even under this handicap he managed to somehow continue on at speed, moving into second position ahead of 'Hughes on the fourth lap. Slowly, inevitably, however, the exertion of this awkward riding position began to wear down McClain's strength, forcing him to relinquish his position to Hughes, then to Keith Simmons, somewhat later to Ron Dunfee and Cardova, until finally the moto came to a merciful close while he held eighth place. . Cordova had gone down just after the pass by McClain and then had encountered difficulty in getting his bike started. He finished just ahead of McClain to register fourth overall. MINI BEG JR: 1. Robert Wells (Han); 2. Ricky Bravo (Honl; 3. Mike Gentry (Yom). . MINI BEG SR; 1. Brion Hensley (Suz); 2. Sean Reddish (Yom); 3. Brad Christolph (Yam). 125 BEG; 1. Tim Giles (Suz); 2. Kirk Gentle (Han); 3. Robert Hibbens (Suzl. 250 BEG; 1. Blake Whitley (Han I; 2. Steve Dodd (Kaw); 3. Stacy Horn (Yam). TEENY MINI; 1. Ross Dhayer (Yam); 2. Shane McGee (Yam); 3. Kenneth Soon (Yom). MINI MINI JR: 1. Ross Dhayer (Kaw); 2. Shane McGee (Kawl; 3. Ronny Heeb (YamI. MINI MINI SR; 1. Collin Edwards (Kaw); 2. "Crispy" Vreeland (Kaw); 3. Jimmy Geddis (Han). MINI STK (7 -11); 1. J.R. laRose (Kawt: 2. Collin Edwards (Kaw); 3. Jason Krempin (Yam). MINI STK (12-151; 1. Eddie Vreeland (Kaw); 2. Scan Ch....r (Kaw); 3. Tommy Collier (Kawi. MINIBIKE JR; 1. Jimmy Gaddis (YamI; 2. J.R. laRose (Kaw); 3. Jamie Grenscen (Vam}. MINIBIKE SR: 1. Eddie Vreeland (Kaw); 2. Scan Chesser (Kaw); 3. Scon Thomas (Kaw). MINIBIKE 105; 1. Scan Chesser (Kowl; 2. Tommy Collier (Kaw); 3. Jason Langford (Kaw). 125 STK; 1. Wendell Trigg (Yam); 2. Billy Whitley (Kaw); 3. Tony Lasater (Kaw). 250 STK; 1. John Pollard (Suz); 2. Tony Lasater (Kawl; 3. Jerry Burford (Yam). 125 NOV; 1. Tony Lasater (Kaw); 2. Derrick Stallard (Yam); 3. Todd Eschberger (Kaw). 250 NOV; 1. Todd Eschberger (Kaw); 2. Tony Lasater (Kaw); 3. John Morell (Kaw). 1251NT; 1. Billy Whitley (Kaw); 2. Wendell Trigg (Yam); 3. Chad Parker (Yam). 250 INT: 1. John Pollard (Suz); 2. Mark Cochran (Kaw); 3. Dougla. Robert. (Yam). OPEN INT; 1. Donnie Gaddis(Yam); 2. Stan Miser (Yam); 3. Chuclt Heoth (Han). OVER 3D; 1. Chuck Heath (Han); 2. Troy Rapp (YomI; 3. Darius Gramley (Kawl. 125 EX; 1. Carroll Richardson (Kawl; 2. Steve Gauthier (Yam); 3. Jerry Moody (Han). 250 EX; 1. Terry Tinney (Han); 2. Larry Hughe. (Han); 3. David McClain (Han). Davis, Fletcher outgun Outlaws in Texas By Bob Bagwell COLLEYVILLE, TX, SEPT. 3 The Outlaw National Championship motocross and short track races were held September 3 on a beautiful Labor Day Weekend in Texas. This was the first double-header program since June when Ross Downs converted to motocross only due to a lack of flat track riders in Texas. With over 600 motocrossers in'the Dallas area and only 30 to 40 flat trackers in the whole state, the choice was simple. This night of both types of racing had, as might be expected, 70 motocross riders and 10 flat track riders. But they put on a superb show of wild racing all night with Odell Davis winning the 250 and 750cc flat track main events and the Championship. Dave Fletcher won the 60 and 80cc Championship events, doing it the hard way - all on his 60cc bike. Keven Switzer got things going early in the 125cc motocross Championship, followed by Jim Trewick and Dallas Morgan. Switzer won after a hard-fought battle. The 200cc show was a real barn-burner, with Steve Maiden getting it all together and beating Cris Pinkston and Stewart Homer, with M.ark Meucci trying every trick to get by, but could not and finished fourth. The flat track Championships were for the Pro riders who might have wanted to ride two races over the holidays, as there were Southwest Championship Pro haH mile races the next day. Danny Huffman and Jim Henry both chased Odell Davis home in the 250 and 750cc events. The 750cc race was a sight to see, with the big bikes sliding into the corners at full throttle. At the finish line there were two Triumphs and a Norton, both from days gone by, charging hard to win another race before becoming "extinct." There was even a 1956 BSA Gold Star that brought a tear to the eyes when it did a parade lap, belching flame and emiting that distinctive sound. Lots of fun for every body. Hull, Fox tops at Rio Bravo benefit By Joe Milian Photo by Jeff Roberts I f o HOUSTON, TX, SEPT. 5 A benefit gathering for injureil motocross racer Wayne Hub': bard today netted well over $2000 to be applied toward medical expenses incurred by the Houston rider. Hubbard was paralyzed from the neck down as a result of an accidt;nt su££ered last March at a night event. Rio Bravo track owner Grady Walling, with aid of hundreds of well wishers and supporters, pledged the entire proceeds of today's competition to the 32-year-old Hubbard and his family. Dealer support was especially strong as a host of Houston area businesses donated equipment and accessories which were ramed off. House 'of Wheels, Iron Horse Supply, Galveston Honda, Clement Racing Products, Cycle Shack North. Bosch Spark Plugs, Texas Cycle Supply, Pasadena Honda, The Din Shoppe, 'G.NC Trophies, Blue Sky Cycle Supply and Kasson Yamaha of Austin were some of the many providing donations. In addition, Miller High Life Beer, demonstrating that their support of motocross goes beyond stadium events, made a $300 cash contribution. Mike Clement was one of the riders who turned out to pay his respects and engage in some Expert competi· tion today, riding a borrowed Yamaha. Clement did well on his unfamiliar mount, scoring second overall in the money class. Richie Hull did better, though, as he led every lap of both motos to take the top prize. Ron Dunfee was third behind Clement and just ahead of Micky Pizzitola. Since Wayne Hubbard regularly contested the Over 3.0 division, a special trophy as well as an assortrnmt of other awards were offered to the overall winner of today's race. A duplicate trophy was also given to Hubbard. After a two-motoduel witfi close friend and rival Chuck Heath, Bryan Fox struggled to what Heath described as "the upset of the year." After the two fought to the bitter end in moto one, Danny Cole interjected his Kawasaki between the duo in the second round to relegate Heath to third overall. Displays of sportsmanship were very noticable in the Veteran class today and the example set by Heath and Fox bespoke thecamaraderie of competition that sets this class apart. Results MICRO MINI; 1. Wayne Griggs (Kaw); 2. Michael Walling (K_); 3. Ross Ohaver (K_). MINI MINI; 1. Rosa Ohaver (Kow); 2. Kenneth Scan (Yam); 3. Brondan Jackson (Yam). MINI JR; 1. J.R. laRose IKow); 2. Woyne Grigg. (Suzl; 3. Mich. .1Wolling (Kaw). MINI SR; 1. Scott Chesoer (Kaw); 2. Oave Shlde (Kawl; 3. Bradley Labye< lKaw). 125 BEG; 1. Ty Currie (Yom); 2. Mike Donohoe (Suzl; 3. Jimmy Anders (Suz). 250 BEG; 1.JoyRidgeIyIYom); 2. Don Chenevert (Han); 3. Ken Holden (Moil. 125 NOV: 1. Bryon Han..n (Yoml; 2. Gene Gunnel.ISuz); 3. Tim Gile. (Suz). 250 NOV; 1. Rob Cooley ISuz); 2. Lara Langerud (Han); 3. Bruce Labuie (Kowl. OPEN NOV; 1. David DeProto (Yom); 2. Darrel Million (Yom); 3. Jeff Coatellaw (Yom). 125 INT; 1. Keith Coffey (Kaw); 2. Mike G_II (Han); 3. Jerrold Gram (Kaw). 250/0PEN INT; 1. John Pollard ISuz); 2. Keith Dorrow ISuz); 3. Kenny Pavlica (Hanl. OVER 30: 1. Bryon Fox (Hon); 2. Oanny Cole (Kowl; 3. Clluek Hlth lHan). COM EX; 1. Richie HulllYaml; 2. Milca Clemant lYam); 3. Ron 0 _ (Hanl.

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