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ka-Canada-Northern California-Northern Nevada-Oregon-Washington-Idaho-Ut The Minis ran on their own lillie course which was a quick four-mile loop out around the pit area. Tom Hiler (Kaw) and Dexter Humbard (Kaw) had a dandy race which Hiler eventually won. Charlie and Danny Kouba sandwiched Mike Harris in the standings for Lhe Mini ovices. Kit Davis (Yam) proved her worth and stamina by taking the other Powder Puffer LO ta k on the main racecourse, and Chuck "Rusty" Coble (Hus) received a trophy for his second place effort in the Four- troke class behind winner Chris Greene (Hus). The desert is always filled with tall tales, frightening crashes and genuine 'characters' on race day. Larry Roeseier and I watched Howard Pickett head out, all alone, on hi final lap about the time Arnie Gonzales (Hus) was coming in for hi first lap finish. Pickett hit fifth and rounded the corner, where he went out of sight looking like a motocrosser - up on the tank, leg out by the front wheel (or the turn. Gonzales' groans and protests were all for naught. He was sent back out with hearty pats on the back and so forth. Arnie finished, alright. He was 78th overall and won a third place trophy in the Senior Novice class. The de pair he felt at Ule time wa doubtless "washed away" down at the post-race function at the Walter's Ferry pub. Probably tbe best part of a desert race for most folks is the "when it' over" part. Results MINI EX: 1. Tom Hiler (Kawl: 2. Dexter Humbard (Kaw): 3. Shane Meredith (Kawl: 4. Cory Lankford (Kaw). 125 NOV: 1. Richie Thurston (Kaw); 2. Jamie Steel smith (Hen); 3. Bren Jacobson (KTM); 4. Brian Rush (Yam). 125 NOV: 1. Ed Phillips (Yam);·2. Jerry Williams (Yam): 3. R. Frerichs (KTMI: 4. Rob Johnson (Yam). 250 INT: 1. Ron Wehr (Yam): 2. Don Maude (Yam). OPEN NOV: 1. Mike James: 2. K. Dennis: 3. R. Arman; 4. Joe Wood. OPEN INT: 1. Otis Berg; 2. Dana Dechambeau (Yam); 3. LawrenceZoon (Honl: 4. Tyler Eckert (Yam). SR NOV: 1. Bill Barkle (Yam): 2. T. Lamber; 3. Arney Gonzales (Hus), FOUR·STROKE: 1. Chris Greene (Husl: 2. Chuck Coble (Hus). PP: 1. Kit Davis (Vam). MINI NOV: 1. Charlie Kouba (Hen); 2. Mike Harris (Honl: 3. Danny Kouba (Ho). 125 EX: 1. Mike Kelly (Han); 2. Jeff Miller (Suz): 3. Chaney Brewer (Kaw); 4. Daniel Huskey (Suzl. 200 CLASS: 1. Jack Struthers (Kaw); 2. Henry Reimann (Yam); 3. Rick Davey (Kaw). 250 EX: 1. Howard Pickett (Yam I: 2. Reed Bright (KTM): 3. Edsel Stallings (Yam): 4. Robert Nancolis (Hon). OPEN EX: 1. Curt Harpham (Hus): 2. Ron Nash (Kaw); 3. Darren Obendorf (Hus). SR EX: 1. Jim Michaelson (Suz): 2. Gary Culler: 3. Leroy Smith (KTM). VET: 1. Darrel Lankford: 2. Roger Dubrie(Hon); 3. Ollie Todd (Hus). OVERALL: 1. Howard Pickett (Yam): 2. Curt Harpham (Hus); 3. Reed Bright(KTM): 4. Edsel Stallings (Hen); 5. Mike Kelly(Honl; 6. Robert Nancolis(Hon): 7. Ron Nash (Kawl: 8. Jeff Miller (Suz): 9. Ron Wehr (Yam): 10. Rick Dooms (Hon). Casey takes Pro action at SHR By Sally Sideliner BRENTWOOD, CA, MAR. II Joey Schlag, who is always a favorite to win the Open Pro class at Sand Hill Ranch, did his duty again today, by scoring two wins for first overall. The win didn't come easily, however. 111 the first moLO. Schlag pulled the holeshot, followed closely by Alan Silhanek. On lap three, Silhanek got by, butLO no avai I, as chlag repassed imm diately, and permanently. Jerry Brandt, of Condord Yamaha, was in fourth position, pressuring third place rider George Hopper. Brandt moved into third, then inherited second place when Silhanek retired with a blown head ga ket. Then, while trying LO catch Schlag, Brandt crashed, opening the runner-up spot to Hopper and letting Danny Boles move into third. The first moLO ended in that order; chlag, Hopper, and Boles. The second moLO started as a copy ofthe firstgo-'round. Schlag grabbed the leadcomingoH the gate, followed by Brandt, Boles and Hopper. Hopper made a charge, passing Boles on the downhill, then Brandt on the top section. At the finish, Bole "'a able LO move into second, to claim third overall, behind Hopper and winner Schlag. When the 250cc Pros came to the starting line, Silhanek had much better Iu k than he did with the big bore machine. He lead in the first moLO, followed by Mike Reimers and Kimo Casey. Ca ey LOok Reimers for a solid secon.d, but began slowing due LO a rear brake problem. By the time the checkers (lew, Rich My then had worked his way to second. In moto two, Ken Klein was the early leader, but ilhanek passed him, and rode well for the duration of the race, to claim the overall win. Kimo Casey (Contra Costa Honda), Craig Christa in (Richmond Yamaha), and Danny Boles battled fiercely going into the first tLirn in Lhe opening 125 c Pro action. When the dust ellled, the rowd aw Christain and Boles dead even on the downhill, and Casey on the ground. Boles gained the lead near the coring booth, and kept it for good. Christain tried persistently to edge by Boles, but Boles used everything he could think of LO hold off ule Yamaha rider. Casey had recovered from the first turn crash LO work his way up to third, but ran out of time before he couLd challenge the leaders. Christain was in the lead at the start of the second moLO, with Casey on his tail, waiting for a mistake. Christain did just that when his rear wheel slid over a benn on the second lap, and Casey went on by. Once in the lead, Casey began pUlling two seconds per lap on the rest of the field. Christain temporarily lost second pia e to Darrick Luchessi, who lost it on a sandy downhill LO let Christain back in second. Chrislain's luck seemed to be going his way, as Danny Boles passed him, only LO somersault in the whoops. On the last lap, Christain got a fhit tire, but was able to hold second position, and Steve Panovich pulled in for third. Results . 125 PRO: 1. Kimo casey (Kaw): 2. Craig Christain (ylm); 3. Danny Boles (Honl. 250 PRO: 1. Alan Silha_ (Yam): 2. Rich Mythen (Suz); 3. Ken Klein (Suz); 4. Mike Reimer. (Suz); 5. Kimo casey (Kaw). OPEN' PRO: 1. Joey Schlag (Hon); 2. George Hopper (Hon). Pomeroy,Ostriem battle at Mabton Dunes MX By "The Squisher" MABTON, WA, MAR. Il The second race of the spring season al Mablon Dunes greeled 186 riders wilh beauliful weather and near-perfecllrack conditions. Mother ature gave us a helpful rainfall the day before the race, giving the riders excellent traction and no dust. When the 250cc Pro class hit the first turn. it was Rod Ostriem (Suz) leading the way, as usual. Rod was followed clo ely by Ken Watt (Hon): Dennis Ostriem ( uz), Ron Pomeroy (Suz), and Doug Hafsos (Suz). 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