Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1980's

A couple of ride,. bettie it out et Indien Dunes through e sweeping right hand tum. tried everything he knew to get around but had to sellie for the second with Mark Sheets coming from sixth to claim the third. In division two it was quite a match-up between Bruce Beatty and SCOll Reed. Reed got orr on top and held it for two laps before Beally took over. On the fifth lap, the two were so close it looked like a dead heat as they crossed the finish line. ~ Beally dialed it on a little bit more and was able to put some daylight between him and Reed, and he had to be very thankful when the checkered came out. Lon Smith had locked into third early on hoping for the mistake that never came. On the TT, Smith was right on target as he followed King for one lap before he took over the lead and showed the boys the way home. Joe Pape and Fedencio Rodriquez rounded out the field. Jerr Hagge turned in an outstanding performance as he captured the division two win and it was all Joe Guth and Beally could do to keep him in sight. The N.S.O.T.H.G. continues to have a strong field of riders, but it was Mike Boal's night as he won both the "IT and the haH mile, topping Don Meine.r and Jim Chapman on the "IT and Ken Barrow and Meiner on the haH mile. Another legal vet, Al Maglieuo gave the youngsters a lesson on haHmile riding as he held school in the 250cc Novice class. Brad Roberts led it for two before the master took over and showed them how it is done. Mall Stoutenberg took over the second haH way through, so Roberts had to sellie for third when the checkered fell. Frank Macias topped SCOll Reed and Stoutenberg to take the 250cc NoviceTT. Rich Sweeney proved that his move to the Amateur/Expert ranks was the right one as he went home a double winner. Bob Galbler was the man who followed him home in both. Calvin Rayborn picked up the third on the haH mile to add to his Open Expert TT win. Results TT 22 PEE WEE: 1. Dustin SIuIlllti (SuII; 2. Ricky Andres (Suz); 3. J.J. Wooten (Vaml. MINI: 1. Lyle Dow (Vaml; 2. Craig Hodge (yaml; 3. William Duke (Yaml. .. 250 NOV: 1. Frank Macias (Yam); 2. Scott Reed (Yaml; 3. Melt Stoutenberg (Vam). 250 AM/EX: 1. Rich il_nay IVam); 2. Bob Gabler (Yam); 3. Ron Wood (Vaml. N.S.O.T.H.G.: 1. Milul Boal (Yaml; 2. Don Mainer (Yam~ 3. Jim Clwprnen (Yaml. OPEN NOV DIY I: 1. Lon Smith (SUZ); 2. Joe " - (Yam); 3. -..cio Rodriquez (Yaml. OPEN NOV DIY II: 1. Jeff H _ (Yam~ 2. Joe Guth (Su¢ 3. Bruce Iluny (Sul). OPEN AM: 1. Jim Kesler (Yam); 2. Roa Thomp· IOn (Yaml; 3. Don Mainer (Yam). OPEN EX: 1. Calvin Rayborn (YamI; 2. Joel Wind· ham (Yam); 3. Rick _ (Yaml. OPEN MONEY: 1. Pete Hemes (C-A); 2. Curtis Cannon (Yam~ 3. Rosa KIatIIHonl. HALf MILE PEE WEE: 1. Cli", Armstrong (SuI). MINI: 1. Lyle Dow (Yamt, 2. Cr8ig Hodge (Yam); 3. Amende Iletlino (Yaml. 250 NOV: 1. AI Maglietto (Yaml; 2. Man Stoutenberg (Yaml; 3. Bred - . . . (Yaml. 250 AM/EX: 1. Rich (Yam); 2. Ron Wood (Yam); 3. Calvin Rayborn (Yam). N.S.O.T.H.G.: 1. Milul Boal (Vaml; 2. Ken Barrow (Yam); 3. Don Mainer (Yam). OPEN NOV DIY I: 1. Bob Off (Hon); 2. Kan King (Yam); 3. Mark S'-ts (Vaml. OPEN NOV DIY II: 1. Bruce Baatty (SUI); 2. Scott Reed (Yam); 3. Lon Smith (Suz). OPEN AM: 1. Ron S _ (Rotax); 2. Richard Schr_r (Yam); 3. Jim Kesler (Yam). OPEN EX: 1. Rick Reed (Yam); 2. Ken Barrow IVam); Joel Windham (Yam). OPEN MONEV: 1. Curtis Camon (Vaml; 2. Pete Hames (C-A); 3. Chris Cannon (Yam). s-nev D·37 honors class champs at banquet By Charleen Ho The number-one racers in desert points were Duane Summers (175cc), Howard McCasland (250cc), Dan Smith (5OOcc), Lori Farmer (Women), Gary Charters (Vet 25Occ), Richard Jackson (Vet 500cc), Larry Gorden (Sr. I75cc), Gary Charters (Sr. 25Occ) and Art Knapp (Sr. 500cc). The Checkers Motorcycle Club earned the top desert club standing. The dirt track championship went to M. Stoutenburg (Mini), C. Cannon (25Occ and 50Occ) with D. Meiner for the Vets. The number one side hack-pilol was R. Schnoor. The enduro winners were named [or Williams Decker (20Occ), Mike Garreu (25Occ), Greg Newland (500cc), Vernon Gohbert (four-stroke), Harry Keast (Sr.) and Dana Bell (Women). The Checkpoint Motorcycle Club took the top club honors. The top motocrossers were Jeff Capt (Mini), Tony Bienert (125cc), John Rudder (25Occ), Danny Sanchez (50Occ), Samuel Groce (Vet), Karen Leitinger (Women) and George Becker [or the ATVs. Scou USA, Foothill Manu£acturing, Kal Gard, O'Neal Distributing and Malcolm Smith donated many items for the big raffle. Nate Sciacqua of the Dirt Diggers MC tried to pass an erroneous ticket sub off in an effort to obtain a new tire for his motorcycle. When caught he said, "You can't blame a guy for trying." Results DESERT 175: 1. Duane Summer; 2. Bran _n; 3. John Braasch. DESERT 250: 1. _ r d McCalland; 2. Tim Sinclair; 3. S,_ Zollinger. DESERT 500: 1. Dan Smith; 2. Dan Ashcraft; 3. Chris Crandall. DESERT VET 250: 1. Gary Charters; 2. Was Anderson Jr.; 3. Jim BringhUrst. DESERT VET 500: 1. Richard Jackson; 2. Bill Saltzman; 3. Chari.. Snyder. DESERT WOMEN: 1. Lori Farmer; 2. Diane Holeman; 3. Jolene Payne. DESERT SR 175: 1. Larry Gorden; 2. Dave Ker.tiny; 3. Ai1:h.rd Hansing. DESERT SR 250: 1. Gary Charters; 2. AI Guzman; 3. Dick Postml. DESERT SR 500: 1. Art Knapp; 2. Charlie Morris; 3. Lee Elias. DIRT TRACK MINI: 1. M. Stoutenberg; 2. T. Walton; 3. K. Ambrose. DIRT TRACK 125: 1. B. Barrick; 2. D. Cassidy; 3. O. Ghigier. DIRT TRACK 250: 1. C. Clnnon; 2. B. Nordstrom; 3. D. Ambrose. DIRT TRACK 500: 1. C. Cannon; 2. M. Boyle; 3. J. Bell. DIRT TRACK VET: 1. D. Meiner; 2. 8. Bartels; 3. K. STUDIO CITY, CA, JAN. 27 Barrow. The Sportsmen's Lodge was packed to the max as the D-37 officers, guests and racing recipients totaled over 450 in at- 3. D. Jordan. tendance and received some 400 awards. These were earned during the 1983 season 1?Y ~esert, dirt ~ck, enduro, motocross, ATV and side hack divisions. The banquet precluded the awards presentation with a sit down dinner for 100. Special guests were Bob Ellioll of U.S. Suzuki Motor Corporation, KPFK Radio Station, Louis McKee "phintom Duck of the Desert," Pat Owens LA Trade Tech motorcycle mechanics instructor, Shirley Upp known for her Cycle News contributions and Robert Forti of SCOll USA. Yazmin Ibarlucea, the beautiful Women's State Gymnastics Cham· pion, performed a breakdancingexhibition for everyone's delight. Rick Hammel, the 1983 president, highlighted this year's successful accomplishmentofthe Barstow to Vegas race to the efforts of Jim Main, vicepresident; Jim Lang, referee; Sandy Perkins, treasurer and Lori Anderson the secretary. Lynn Wineland' was honored by D-37 with a watch and congratulations via a telegram from Ed Youngblood of the AMA for his 25 years of service to the D-37 sports committee. SIDE HACK PILOT: 1. R. Schnoor; 2. G. Ridyard; SIDE HACK PASS: 2. L Kateham. ENDURO 200: 1. William Decker; 2. Jerry Bailey; 3. Kent Jullerton. ENDURO 250: 1. Mike Garren; 2. Scott Sampson; 3. Garner Palenske. ENDURO 500: 1. Greg Newland; 2. Grant Palenllte; 3. Jon Miller. ENDURO FOUR·STROKE: 1. Bamon ~rt; 2. Tom Getzfrid; 3. Jerry Counts. ENDURO SR: 1. Harry Keas" 2. Ron Fry; 3. Rosl Termin. ENDURO WOMEN: 1. Dana Bell; 2. Candy Hand; 3. Shuna Hopkins. MX MINI: 1. Jeff Capt; 2. Ricky Sieman; 3. Rick Kolschowsky. MX 125: 1. Tony Bienert; 2. John Rudder; 3. Kris Collins. MX 250: 1. John Rudder; 2. Dennis Adnerson; 3. E. Vince McMahon. MX 500: 1. Danny Sanchez; 2. Ronnie Gibson; 3. Clarke Coleman. MX VET: 1. Samuel Groce; 2. David Willon; 3. Rick Stemen. MX WOMEN: 1. Karen Leitinger; 2. Charleen Ho; 3. Natalie 5tuebner. Lopez lands win at Saddleback CRCMX By Lee Taylor ORANGE, CA, JAN. 22 A boisterous pack of Open Beginners attacked Saddleback Park in a last ditch attempt to qualify for Anaheim Stadium. Paul Lopez launched his Yamaha off the s!iU'ting line 3I!d str3!ght into_ the winner's circle. Cinching a pair of aces for the day. His competition throughout the day were David Dicorato, also Yamaha mounted and Suzuki racer Michael Sheldon. Sheldon finished the day with a smooth 3-2 ride for second place honors and Dicoralo's 2-4 ride brought him third overall. Yamaha ace, Vince McMahon, riding in Malcolm Smith's colors, picked off back-to-back wins when twentvthree 250cc Pros tore up the turf; one of the hOllest ballies of the day. First-moto action saw rookie Glen Wells jump into third; fighting to hold off Peter Murray and Andrew Jefferson. Jefferson's Husqvarna put a flock of Hondas to shame. Jefferson unsettled Wells in third and ran strong to the end. Jefferson found Murray on his tail as Wells seuled into fifth and held on until the end of the moto. McMahon was clearly in control despite Don Turk of Holiday Honda riding shotgun. When the finish line came into sight McMahon, Turk and Jef[erson rounded out the top three with Murray and Wells finishing fourth and fifth respectively. After the machines roared to life for their final round, McMahon once more took charge and held Murray to second right down to the end. Murray took home second-place loot for the day, Jefferson held firm for thirdplace honors. Tim Krogh's 6-6 ride gave him fourth overall and Turke rounded out the top five with a 2-10 finish. For ·Wells, it was a taste of defeat when he overshot a berm and out of the runing with injuries. Patrick Jones and his red hot Honda rode to victory for the California Racing Club's Vets Juniors taking down an impressive pair of aces and beating Honda racers Walter Hard and Robert Cooke. A see-saw battle shaped up between Cooke and Hard that hounded them throughout the day. In their first round, Cooke rode shotgun; forcing Hard to third. The se· cond time around it was Hard breathing down Jones' jersey; leaving Cooke to hold of[ a raging pack. By ballle's end, the glory went to Jones. Hard picked off second-place gold and rounding out the winning trio was Cooke. • Results 60: 1. Justin Rich (Kawl; 2. David Ochoa (Kaw); 3. Eric _ (Kaw). INT: 1. Sean Thornton (Kaw); 2. Damon Huffman (Kaw); 3. Jacob Swain (Kaw). EX: 1. Buddy Antunez (Kawl; 2. Bubba Erickoon (Kaw). BOSTK BEG: 1. Chril Curl (Yaml; 2. Aaron Gomez (Kaw); 3. David Parker (Yam). NOV: 1. Steve Wamboldt lKawl; 2. Sloan Cooper (Kawl; 3. Buddy Antunez lKaw). INT: 1. Craig Miller (Kaw); 2. Anthony French (Kaw); 3. Mike S a _ (Kawl. BO STK EX: 1. Jeff Barbec:ovi (Yam); 2. Greg VowelIISuz). BO MOD NOV: 1. Alvin Matthews (Kaw); 2. AI McFall (Kaw); 3. Sloan Cooper (Kaw). !NT: 1. Colin Kan:her(Yam~2. Craig MillerfKaw); 3. Anthony French (Kawl. EX: 1. Jeff Barbecovi (Yam); 2. Greg VowelIISuZ). 125 BEG DIY ONE: 1. Bill Wood (Suz); 2. Todd Johnoon (Suz); 3. Ron McKi.men (Hon). BEG DIY TWO: 1. David Hoffman (Hon); 2. Mike Eova (Hon~ 3. David Salines

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