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da- Northern California-Northern Nevada-Oregon-Washington-Idaho-Utah-AI riders were greeted by rare, sunny weather that made for a perfect day of racing. Michlitsch hada perfect day on his mind too, but wasn't thinking about . tbe weather when he mOLOred away from Honda-supported Steve Williams, LOP's Richard Earle and Billy Holtman, all tbree on Hondas. Williams and Earle provided the only combat in the mota with a down-tothe-end battle for second. They were a long way behind MichlilSdl, who proved hi top ten finishes at the Washougal national were not flukes. Williams LOok second, and Earle was third at the end of the maLO. Mota two saw Michlits h and Earle jam into turn one together, and tackle tbe series or whoop-de-doos. Michlitsch then went inLO another of his untouchable leads LO never be challenged again, with Williams controlling second place and Earle pUlting pn another late-maLO rally LO close in for third. Michlitsch came back shortly thereafter to haunt the l25cc Pro class; winning hands-down arter an initial ballie with local riders Joe "Flash" Spangler and Loch Names. Spangler wanted more than ever to catch and pass Michlitsch, bUl had LO be content with a credible second. Tbe next time out it was another Michlitsch domination, capping off a perfect (our-of-four maLO sweep and a nice pay day, proving he is the tops in Oregon. pangler nelled econd via a 2-2 score. Rodney Keller gave the massive crowd something to cheer about in the 250cc Pro class, giving all on hand a peek of what he has in SLOre for the summer eason, on his newly acquired Honda- upport ride. Keller led a large parade of 250cc Pros (or a lap, then sped away, without any chance of a duel. Rick Gunderson and Loch Names were also from runners. but proved no match for "Radical Rodney", who flew away with bOlh motos. He was also lhe only rider brave (or crazy) enough to tackle the high-speed double jumps. Anderson, Froembling and Larson score at Woodland By Brian Barnes WOODLAND, WA, MAR. 3 On what had LO be the orthwest's nicest weekend of 1984, a number of 250cc riders showed up LO battle at Woodland's winter lrack with Honda-supported riders taking all three profes ional victories. Larry Ward (Team Green/Scoll USA/Hi-Point) is on a rampage in the Mini Expert division. Ward's double-moLO win over 10 of the Northwest's top mini riders was even more impressive since he let all ten riders round turn one before starti ng. Paul Winn and Kurt Rogslad put their 'Green Machines' up fronl as the first moLO left the line, and it looked as if Winn might be able LO pull off the win. However, Ward's £lawless ride finally caught up with Winn on the final lap, and after pressuring him inLO making a mistake, Ward snuck by LO take the moto. Winn's fine ride kept him a strong second while John Soward, Rogstad and Joel SillS rounded out the five. The second round found Yamaha mounted Darren Rogers in the lead, by a virtue of a holeshot with W.inn and SillS following. This time though, it LOok Ward little time to slice his way LO the (ront, and blow by Rogers to take the lead for good on lap two. Ward went on LO take the win with Roger' strong ride giving him second. Winn took third in the moLO and second overa II. David Froembling (Hi-Point/ PBIIHighland Honda-support/ Maxima) and Mike Larson (Hondasupport/Hi-PointlScoll USA) both put in excellent rides LO win the I25cc and Open cla ses, respectively. Both riders scored double moLO sweeps over eight entrant fields. Jim Anderson was on lOp of the situation in 250cc class, as he put in a one-two tally lO take the overall. In the first stanza Jeff Chapman, Steve Smith and Larson were up fronl. Chapman looked good, staying in the top spot for three laps. Smilh surprised everyone by making his way into the LOp spot on laps four and five while KTM/Ceet Racing' rider Scott Tyler wa on the warpath. Tyler slormed past Smith's new Suzuki on the sixth lap and it looked like it would be hard for anyone to catch the KTM pilot, but Anderson had other ideas. After a mid-pack start, he was within striking distance after getting by Smith on the tenth lap. omehow Anderson closed the gap during the final two laps, and sneaked by Tyler after a good duel. Tyler was a strong second with Smith, Chapman and Larson third through fifth. Doug Lange (Yamaha-support/MX Fox) grabbed the holeshot in the second round with Anderson, Tyler and Froembling in LOw. By lheend of the first lap, Ander on and Tyler had diced their way pasl Lange. Just pa l lhe scorekeepers, Tyler put a nice inside pass on Anderson lO lake over. the lead. The lwO dueled for the next lWO laps until both riders went down in a sharp righl hand corner and allowed Honda pilot Robb Manning, and Lange pasl. Manning took full advantage of the opportunity and sped LO a second maLO win while Anderson got past Lange LO take the runner-up spot and the overall win. Lange, Froembling, Tyler and Larson were third through fifth. • Cycle News advertising gets results. Call 213-427-7433 'iIDJf5 !Pl.il0(lJl] lilOOl]!J@illIT!l ~g'~ QUALITY T-SHIRTS "ON ANY SUNDAY II" Collector's Item ONLV $6.00 While They Las, Please circle size and color. Sizes equivalent to men's sizes. XS Navy S M Tan l White Xl Red Please call or write about other styles available. Plus cap and bumper stickers. Please send check Of money orders plus $2.50 poslage and handling for each shirt to: THE PROUD AMERICAN 16211 Downey Ave. #47. Paramount, CA 90723 (213) 630-6212 Results PP: 1. Lisa Clune (Hon). WEE PEE WEE: 1. Joey Garrell (Vam); 2. Jay Hasler (Yam); 3. Randy Smith (Hon). PEE WEE EX: 1. Justin Stanning (Kawl; 2. Jason McCormiclt (Kaw). PEE WEE JR: 1. Brett Holm (Vam); 2. Lance Rudge (Kaw); 3. Tony DuVall (Kawl. MINI A: 1. LarryWard(Kaw); 2. Paul Winn (Kaw); 3. Darren Rogers (Yam). BD B; 1. Ed Portz (Suz); 2. Ryan Helm (Varni; 3. Ernest Roberts (Suzl. MINI JR: 1. Dennis McDonnell (Yam); 2. Jason Pearson (Hon); 3. Lance Rudge (Kawl. 100 C: 1. Tom Ireland (Yam); 2. Jeffrey Jenkins (Vam). 100 C EX: 1. Paul Winn (Kaw). 1258: 1. Kevin Tomasini (Hon); 2. Miles Crowell (Hon); 3. Richard Lee (Hon). 125 C DIV 1; 1. Ed Relyea (Hon); 2. Kevin Burrows (Suz); 3, Dell Smith (Vam). 125 C DIV 2; 1. Francis Colton (Vam); 2. Larry Winters (Suz); 3. Tony Holt (Yam). 125 PRO; 1. David Froembling (Hon); 2. Keith Foidel(Hon); 3. Mike Williams (Vam). 250 C: 1. Fred Wright (KTM); 2. Rick JohnsOn (Hon); 3. Jay Babcock (Suz). 250 8: 1. Kurt Stevens (Yam I; 2. Dave Hender· shot (Yam); 3. Tony Fox (Hon). 250 PRO: 1. Jim Anderson (Hon); 2. Robb Manning (Hon); 3. Scott Tyler (KTM). OPEN C: 1. Bob Johnson (Hus); 2. Steve Shepherd (Hon); 3. Robert Cecil Jr. (Husl. OPEN 8: 1. Mark Envolsen(Mail; 2. Steve Hiersche (Hon); 3. Randy Skiver (Hon). OPEN PRO: 1. Mike Larson (Hon); 2. John Christian Jr. (Hon); 3. Steve Smith (Suz). OTH C; 1. Ron Fielder; 2. Terry Shelton (Hus); 3. John Murphy (Mai). OTH 8: 1. Lee Collins (Hus); 2. Ronnie Kemp (Mai); 3. John Foeckler (Suzl. OTH A: 1. Randy Skiver (Hon); 2. Dave Eakin (Honl; 3. Garry Roestel(Husl. aT C; 1. Carl Waddington (Can-Am); 2. Tom Harman (yam); 3. Neil Roman (Suz). aT B; 1. Laurie Wescott (Hon); 2. Waller Drake (KTM); 3. Jery Hiersche (Hon). aT A; 1. Kanny Shandrow (Hon); 2. Gary Bonds (Hon); 3. Roger Stanley (Hon). Fast Kats wear ·em! New MXCat T-Shirts To order yours. check out the Cycle News product order form on the Dealer Directory Page. 2057 N. Hamner Ave. Norco, CA 91760 (714) 734-0640 . (714) 359-8546 TIle s.satbI ofSazald. 41