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THE LATEST c,llMe{. P PRO BY PAPA WEALEY AMA 23rd. annual (Continued from page J) in 1984, switched to the 500cc class aher arriving in Europe in late February. Bill Buchka, who has handled the tuning chores [or LaPorte in his GP efforts, has reportedly left the mOLOrcycle industry. SANCTIONED 25-lap NATIONAL TT .~ »~ ~ SATURDAY APRIL 7 We hear that Mike Bell is training heavily once again. His intended goal7 To compete in the Iron Man competition (an event that combines swimming, running and bicycling) in Hawaii in 1986. While no longer racing MX, Bell has been busy at Supercross events this season doing commentary for cable TV station WTBS. 7:30pm 12th. annual At their meeting on February 15, 1984, the Motorcycle Safety Foun<;!a..:tion's Board o[ Trustees appointed Alan R. Isley to the position o[ president of the Foundation [or an interim period of time to succeed Dr. Charles H. Hartman. Mr. Isley will concurrently retain his position with the Motorcycle Industry Council where he has been president since 1975. Isley, who has served as the acting exerutive director of the Foundation since November 1983, said "This additional responsibility is a challenge made possible only by the hi~h qualIty and dedication. of the MSF sta[[ at all levels. I have admired the work o[ the Foundation during the past 10 years and look forward LO advancing the plans laid out by Dr. Hartman and the Trustees. The development of revised education materials and new plans to increase rider participation are already well underway. Major [undingcommitments by the member companies have been made for 1984 and I. foresee another very successful year o[ MSF accomplishments in education, licensing improvement, research and public a££airs." The A~rican Motorcyclist Association will employ the services of Doug Gonda's firm ProTac, Inc., in an effort to increase public awareness of the AMA Camel Pro Series motorcycle racing. ProTac will focus its efforts on gaining media exposure for the series via cable and network TV, and major publications. Gonda's firm specializes in motorsports - both auto racing and motorcycle racing. It has worked with Camel Pro participants Freddie Spencer, Dale Singleton, Ric!1.Schlachter, Dan Chi· vington, and Team Hammer. Gonda has also represented the Budweiser Cleveland 500 (Indy car race) and Venture Racing Cars. Prior to specializing in motorsports, he handled publicity and media buying for rock concert promoters in the midwest. ProTac is Cleveland based. The phone number is Gardena Chamber of Commerce Gold Cup / (EXPERTS. JUNIORS. NOVICES ON HALF-MILE FLAT TRACK) FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 8 pm E_ _ - - -_ - .... .... ...... ......- National TT S16.00 APRl. 7 Gardena Gold Cup APRI. 6 ""'Y ... SB.OO S14.00 S7.00 Adlfti._ S7.50 TICKETR,.ON ~~ ~g;:~~~T"COltJ'OM'1ON S3.75 . ........ ''''''Y "WHERE THE HARBOR, SAN DIEGO AND 91 FREEWAYS MEET" RESERVED SEATS AVAllABlf AT c... 80..... SANCTIONED OIl CHARGE BY CALLING ~I TELETHON (213)410·1062 (AI! ctrildren 8 Ind under admitted Ir" 10 general admission onty.) GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS ON SALE AT ASCOT ON RACE DAY ONLY ---------------------------, - - MAIL ORDER TICKET FORM - - Enclosed is my check for _ Tickets@ $ each· Total $ _ PI. .se enclose a self addressed stamped envelope along with check or money order p8yable to - AGAJANIAN ENTERPRISES P. O. Box 98 PHONE _ Gardena, Cali!. 90247 NAME ADDRESS STATE CITY -,... _ ZIP I I I I I I I I 18300 VERMONT AVE. GARDENA, CALIF. (213) 323-5055 (213) 321-5323 w o ~ ~ FREE VIP PARKING FOR STREET MOTORCYCLES TOYOTA. OFFICIAL CAR OF ASCOT PARK Cycle News - Weekly news, not monthly history. William Maisch Brothers. Ltd.. of West· Germany, Manufacturers of Competit,on and Off-Road Motorcy· cles tn West Germany. has appointed Hercules distributing as Sole Distributor in the United States and Territof'tes for their new motorcycles which will be marketed under the name =~~-:-:--,r Hercules Di.tributi"9Jnvites Inquiri•• From All Motorcycle 216/574-2300. D••Ier. Contact: TED LAPADAKIS Ed Lojak, who topped the '83 National Championship Hare Scrambles Series aboard a Husqvarna, has yet to sign with Husqvarna [or the '84 season. ' • h 1827 Maott Avenue C.............. CA 91311 la, al882·a272 HERCUlES DISTRIaUTlNG LTD 45