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Turk invades Saddleback with Pro win By Ken Stein IRVINE, CA, FEB. 5 Honda rider Don Turk proved that, even recovering from knee surgery, he stlll deserves Continental Motorsport Club's In between Golden State race., Greg Zitterkopf .howed up for Corona night motocross and went home with top honors in the 500cc Pro clas•. Eddie Moraga took third in the Pee Wee cia•• at Corona. Morgan battles to 250cc Beginner night win at Corona By Nate Rauba CORONA, CA, FEB. 3 Yamaha-mounted Art Morgan took the win in the 250cc Beginner class tonight at Corona Raceway by way of his second 20 mow victory over rival Ken Behm (Suz). SP Graphics' Jim Benjamin (Yam) blasted out of the gate and into the lead at the start of the first moto followed by Behm, Morgan and Doug Miller (Yam). Benjamin led for the first two laps before dropping out of the race and handing the lead over to Behm. At the half-way mark, Behm held a comfortable lead ahead of Don Wilborn (BTS/Yam) and SUzuki mounted Jim Williams. Morgan held fourth. Both Williams and Morgan displaced Wilborn a couple of laps later, and heading into the final lap, Morgan moved by Williams for second. Behm's lead shriveled as Morgan, who was on the gas, reeled him in, but Behm held on to narrowly win. Williams was third across the finish line after holding Wilborn at bay. The second-moto start was close as Behm, Benjamin and Morgan raced side by side through the first turn. Benjamin outpowered them both to snatch the lead with Morgan falling in behind for second over Behm. For the first two go-aroimds the trio stayed wheel to wheel, and it wasn't umil the third lap that things began to settle down slightly. Behm dropped back a little and let the other two duke it out for the top spot. Morgan kept the pressure on Benjamin, dropping to the inside but failing to make the pas. His attempt thwarted; Morgan dropped back slightly and seemed coment to let Benjamin go for a couple of laps. But when the white nag came out Morgan was back up to Benjamin's rear fender and this time the pressure paid ofr. Before heading into the hills Benjamin wem down and aU Morgan had to do was cruise to the checkers since Behm was too far behind to make any kind of a challenge. Benjamin's fall dropped him back to eighth. Williams held fourth the emire mota and moved to third on the final lap to secure third overall. Sinisalo/Pomona Valley Kawasaki's Greg Zitterkopf returned to corona and ran off with both of the combined Pro moLOS to top the Open division. Tim Krogh (Han) and Jeff Prieur (Ultimate/Yamaha of Covina) battled to first and second, respectively, in the 250cc division. Results HIGH SCHOOL WOMEN5: 1. Robin Mizobmi (Hem); 2. Tracy Cunninghem (C.N.I; 3. joAnn Boone (C.N.). MINI5R: 1. Bill Wernick (Upl); 2. Ronnie Jorden (Upl); 3. Tony Heine (Hem). '00: 1. DeYidFerris(Upll; 2. Tony Heine (Hem); 3. Ronnie Jorden (Upl). 125 NOV: , . Stew Grehem (Poly); 2. Mike 51ipich (Hem); 3. Devid Munns (Car). 250: 1. Merk Neff (HemI; 2. Jeff Digby (Hem); 3. Ron Chacon (poly). OPEN INT: 1. Shewn Henaon (Hem I; 2. Joe Picchionino (Hem); 3. Merk Neff (Hem). UNATTACHED PEE WEE 1D+: 1. Wesly Klein (Kew). PEE WEE 9-: 1. Brien Peterson (Kew); 2. Ben Phelen (Yem~ 3. Eddie Morell" (Yem). MINI BEG 12·: 1. DevidPerker(Yem); 2. KirkP_ (Kew~ 3. Derek Conner (Kewl. MINI NOV: 1. Bill Wemick(Kew); 2. Kevin Bussey (Han); 3. Frenkie Fierro (Kew). MINIINT: 1. Mike S a _ I (Kew); 2. Larry Seyeg (Kew). 125 BEG I; 1. Carl Venicky (KTM); 2. 51..... Beker . (Vem); 3. Mike Chantry (5uz). 125 BEG II: 1. Tom 5irrs (Suz); 2. Fred Megelone (Hon); 3. Keith Shiglll8 (Vem). '25 Nov: , . Chris Sparks (Kewl; 2. Devid Kirlq>etrick (Yem); 3. B.J. Mill_ugh (Suz). '25 INT: 1. Jeff Metinsevich (Han); 2. Wefer Seheeffer(Hon); 3. Ale. Lopez (Veml. 125 PRO: ,. Dave Bzewy (Yem). 250 BEG I: ,. An Morgen (Vem); 2. Ken Behm (5uz); 3. Jim Williem. (Han). 250 BEG II: 1. Rick McCorkell (Han); 2. Jim Perel18 (KTM); 3. Alen Horveth (Yem). 250 NOV: , . Sea" Clerk (Ylm); 2. Mike Fitzgereld (Han); 3. Chris Cedmen (Han). 250 INT: 1. Rey Groom (Honl. 250 PRO: 1. Tim Krogh (HanI; 2. Jeff Prieur (Veml; 3. Raben Ruod (Han). OPEN BEG: 1. George Menning (Han); 2. Raben VenDamme (Suz); 3. Billy Zichus (Han). OPEN NOV: 1. Creig Hln (Yem); 2. Greg Carson (Honl; 3. Steve Rabens (5uz). OPEN PRO: 1. Greg Zi"erkopf (Kiwi; 2. Tommy Combs (Kew); 3. Den Peulson (Han). OPEN tNT: 1. Gery 5herohmen (Vem); 2. Raben Medsen (Han). number one plate in the 250cc Pro class today at Saddleback Park. Wearing a protective knee brace he just received from the doctor, Turk went up against some of the toughest riders CMC has to offer, and beat them all in both motos. Turk played catchup for most of the first moto. He took the lead on the third lap, but missed his line and fell three laps later allowing Craig Cable's Honda and Andy Guth's Yamaha by. By the ninth lap, Turk reeled in Cable, and one lap later got by Guth. Cable continued to fade as the Hondas of Dean Welsh, David Hopwood and Yoshikito Baba of Japan rounded out the top five. Turk jumped into the lead early in the second moto ahead o( Guth, Cable and Welsh. Guth led for a while at the ten-lap mark, but Turk soon retook the lead and held it LO the checkers. Baba nosed out Hopwood for third with Welsh, riding two classes today, holding on to fifth. The '84 season marks the begin· ning of a new clas in CMe. Since each division in CMC is generally faster then its counterpart in other clubs, beginners often lind themselves outclassed even in the Junior class. This year a Novice class has been added for the first-time riders or for the one not up to the J un ior standard yet. It lJIay take a while, though, to separate the Novices from the Juniors; Chris Sparks, on a Kawasaki 125, Henry Corry, on an RM 250, and Alan Kent on his big Yamaha, dominated their respective classes and will probably be racing Juniors shortly. ln the 125cc Intermediate class, John Davis, riding a Yamaha, twice led Honda rider Jeff Matiasevich and the rest of the gang around for double wins. Richard Sands piloted his CR around the track far ahead of the other 500cc class riders in both Pro motos. Craig Cable and Dean Welsh both did better in the 500s than in the 2505, finishing second and third, respectively. Results soo PRO: 1. Richerd Sends (Hon); 2. Creig Cable (Hon); 3. Deen Welsh (Hon). 250 PRO: 1. Don Turk (Han); 2. Andy Guth (Yem); (Han). 3. Voshikito _ 1ZS PRO: 1. Milul Theilen (Kewl; Z. 5 _ 5tewen (Kew); 3. Taylor M _ (Kew). SOOINT: 1. Jim Herris(Yem); 2. Raben Sherwood (Han); 3. Merino Bellionell (Han). 250 INT: 1. Keyo Knight (Suz); 2. Jim Maliasevitch (Han); 3. Bob lemeroni (Yam). 125 INT: 1. John Devis (Vem); 2. Jim MatiaNvitch (Hon); 3. Jimmy Hui_ (Vem). SOO JR: 1. Bobby Tippit {Kewl; 2. Billy Mehoney (Honl; 3. John R. Renken. 250 JR: 1. Cley Stenford (Suz); 2. Bob Wetson (Kew); 3. Steve Stumetz (5uzl. 125 JR: ,. Gery Lacy (Honl; 2. B.J. Mill_ugh (Vem); 3, Jon-Jon Belisle (Hanl, 125 NOV: 1. Chris Sparkl (Kew); 2. Mark Sugimoto (Hon); 3. Benjemin Callro (Vem). 250 NOV: 1. Henry Corry (Suzl; 2. Jeff Montgomery (Hon); 3. Ron Burrows (Suz). 500 NOV: 1. Alen Kent (Yem); 2. Mike Howerd (Suz); 3. Don Slioer (Kew), MINI NOV; 1. Genh Terlow (Kewl; 2. Kevin Koen (Kewl; 3. Merk Capone (Suz). MINI JR: 1, Dugen Senders (Vem); 2. Chris Voung (Veml; 3. Steve Wemboldt (Kew). MINI tNT: 1. Bill Auberlen (Yem). MINI EX: 1. Gerg Vowell (5uz). VET SPORTSMAN: 1. John Tenaglie (Mei); 2. John Nerby (Han). VET MASTER: ,. Alen Olson (Kew); 2. Nick Costello (Hanl; 3. Merk Smith (Suzi. OT MASTER: 1. Chuck Minert (Hanl. Hart hangs loose for two at SRA New Years G.P. By Jeannette FISher CARLSBAD, CA, JAN. 29 Carlsbad was the place, and the plan was to race as Southland Racing Associations 1984 -season started off with a bang. The weather was excellent for racing and so the SRA New Years Grand Prix got underway. The mighty minis started off the days schedule as Colin Karcher took the early lead with Sloan Cooper and Steve Wamboldt looking for a win -all three were Amateurs. From the Novice line there was Bret Anderson and Chris Holmes dicing it out for the Novice trophy while Dan Clark and John lack led the Beginner line. Karcher led the entire race and took the overa]) win and a well earned one at that, Karcher also claimed top Amateur points. Wamboldt (Dallas Baker Prod.) held on for second overall and second Amateur. Beginner Don Clark had a good ride and finished third overall and first Beginner. Shanon Shamblin of Sunwest Yamaha led the first three laps of the 81·200 class. Chamblin pulled a very good lead until he dropped out and let Jay Stranger, "The Lone Rider", take over. Stranger led the rest of the race to claim the checkered. Cagivasponsored Duane Summers also ran a good race but had to settle for second overall. Craig Lee showed he was best Amateur on the track as he took home a first place Amateur win for Petes Racing. Todd Hayes traded his 80cc for a I 25cc as he claimed the top 200cc class Novice win_ Tim Regrut was top Beginner in this race. Pete Hart, aboard his Husky, took the early lead of the Open class. Brian Manley followed in second but Hart held Manley off for the victory, Manley took second. Behind the leaders, the other classes compete for their own victories: Amateurs, Novices, and Beginners as well as the experts aU have their own individual races within the race. Amateur winner was Phil Linskens while top Novice and Beginner trophies went to Vince Skandunas and Jeff Boyd. As the Seniors +40 class rounded lap one Ron Dugan (25Occ) and Lynn McGraw (25Occ) led the pack. Dave Orozco (5OOcc) and Paul Wilde (25Occ) led the Amateurs. McGraw overtook the lead in lap two while Dugan held fast to second. In lap five Charlie Conway (25Occ) moved into second. Lap seven showed another change. winner held off all challengers but now Bill Manley (25Occ) held fast to the challengers position in second, Dugan continued followed in third. As the leaders rounded the last lap, McGraw of East West M.C., had accomplished to maintain his lead for the overall win. Manley (Dallas Baker Prod) held off Dugan for second while Dugan (Malcolm Smith) settled for third. Overall Open rider was William Saltzman and overall 200cc winner was Vern Heth also from East West M.e. The +30 Vets class was won by David Aldana after taking the early lead and holding off all challengers. At the lasllap, Aldana was way out in (ront with George Luther in second. Aldana being so far out in front had no competition, on the other hand, Luther had his own race as he held off Rick Sowma and Lynn McGraw.

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