Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1980's

second moto with Barr and Rice in tandem, and Randa, Mike Crane and Brian McElroy in the hunt. jordan was nearlast after a bad crash. Warren led until Barr blew by on lap seven for the win. Burdette stormed back to catch Warren with a lap to spare and finished second. "Some guy crashed in front of me," said Burdette. "It's hard to catch up when you're not used to this sand." Reinholt, on a Honda of Orlando CR250, simply rode off and left the [ield in the opening 250cc moto. Dave Hollis, Wendell Simmons, Kevin Foley, Denny Bentley and jo jo Keller scratched for second. Keller had a shot at Hollis, but his Honda sputtered and he was forced out. "It sounds like theelectrics," said Keller. Reinholt won over Hollis. In the final moto, National Amateur Champion Kevin Foley led the first lap before Reinholt passed and held for the win over Holl is and Foley. "Gelling third overall makes me really happy," said Foley. Hollis had to deal with a last place start, using h is energy in the struggle back to second. Reinholt said, "I've got to hand it (0 my mechanic, Wayne Meaks. The Honda held together well today." West Virginia's Timmy Coombs, in his first of two 500cc holeshots, led Reinholt, Keith Oelerich, Keller,john Collins, Mike Knupp and Murphy. Reinholt reeled in Coombs and rolled on to the win. By lap four, Oelerich was out, and Keller and Murphy were dicing for second. Murphy took over second, but time ran out in his pursuit of Reinholt. It was Hi-Point/Honda of Orlandosponsored Collins who passed leader Coombs and paced the second moto, with Reinholt, Knupp and Keith Crawford following. Collins put in his best series ride to hold off Reinholt and then Murphy for 10 laps. Murphy closed on Collins, then pulled by for the win. "I've got the bike dialed in" said Murphy, "I can deal with 'em anywhere except in that tough pond loop." Collins finished second, after he had sustained a back injury in moto one. "Collins really rode well today," said Reinholt. "He looked strong." Reinholt was fourth behind Knupp. Results YOU KEPT PUTTING IT OFF. NOW, YA GOTTA S~LE FOR THE BEST. You weren't sure just which system to buy, so you put jt off, because you noticed some manufacturers hurry to be the first on the market with their new exhaust system. Made you wonder just how much development went into the project. At Vance·& Hines we test, evaluate and test again. When our research department tells us a project is ready, that's when we sell it. Our new V-45 system is ready. It's unique design fires a front and rear cylinder into each side, unlike other unbalanced systems that fire both front cylinders into one collector and both rear into thB other. Our end result is more power from a great looking system. other advanlages include a smoother idle, increased ground clearance with center and sidestand retention. SO, as you can see there is no reason to put it oil any longer. sellle for the best. ~~. H'''•• Performance Exhaust Systems Available by mail, VIsa/Mas1ercard accep1ec1. $268.00 black. 1.c>10 Marquardt, $ante Fe Springs, Ca. 90670, (213) 921·70181 ·· · ·. ·. ··. · ··. · .. , , , • MINI A: 1. Shane Me.com (Vim); 2 Mark Melton (Hon!; 3. G.ry Poul (V.m); 4. Mik. L.Rocco (V.m); 5. H.rold M.nhe_ (K.w). MINI B: 1. M •• Syok (Hon); 2. O.ryl Voungblood (y.m); 3. Derek Vou"1lblood (V.m): 4. Ashley Shorer (K.w); 5. Rus. Pe.rson (V.m). MINI C: 1. Brett Melton (Honl; 2. Ryan Dean (Vam); 3. Brock Bullard (Kaw); 4. Danny Hio". (Kow); 5. Michoel Poo

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