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Southern Californla.Arlzona·Southern Nevada· Southeru Californla·Arlzona-Southern Nevada· Southern Callfornla·Arlzona· Western hotline Tom Thomsen leads eventual 250cc Intermediate class winner Ruben Alvarado at DeAnza. The two split 1-2 scores. the next event for a special doublewhammy prize. Tom Kitchen and Candy Rees rode their spotless 'S3 BMW 1000 to Best Dressed award, of ourse taking the round-a-bout pavement route. High Hand was Dean Koga from Cycle World magazine. Buddy-Up was won by Angie Saenz, and Worst Hand by Dr. Hero (Larry Woodruff) and Mitzi La a, on an XT 500 Ya.maha. All those winning trophies and great prizes were not the only notable riders present. First rider through check two was Mark WaiLOn, who bought a '7S Yamaha DT 250, not running, for $200, with al.most no miles on il. The night before, he threw a set of points in it and had a trouble-free ride. Fred Yeater came all the way from Georgia and rode his 'S4 Honda Ascot twin around the full course! on Tommy, who just won hi class at the recent CRC Hobo 100 Enduro, came out to try to keep up with pop on an XT 250 Yamaha. Katie Downer took the smallest bike of the day, an XL 125 Honda, the full two loops and had a blast. A special hand should go to Terry Nichols for sparkplugging chauer into reality. And to Barbenders West Jim Pilon, without whose wideranging help, this event would not have taken place. Also to Carnes Honda for their Sunday mornjng hospitality, along with O'Neal USA, and Malcolm Smith support. Alvarado shows bravado at DeAnza By Michael Gillies SUNNYMEAD, CA, MAR. 25 Suzuki-mounted Ruben Alvarado put in two hard rides today at DeAnza Cycle Park to win the 250cc Intermediate class with an effective 2-1 score over Malcolm Smith's Tom Thomsen (Yam). Tony Straingo (Kaw) roosted to the head of the pack in the first mota and set the pace for the first two laps when Thomsen took over first and started to pull a small lead. Alvarado showed up at the first turn in last place but managed to pass all the 125cc Intermediates and the Open Intermediates, as well as most of his own competition, to run a strong third by the fourth lap. Kinny Jones (Han) worked his way to fourth and looked content to hold onto Alvarado for a while. Thomsen continued LO lead with Straingo a distant second, while Alvarado had let Straingo get some distance on him. On the 12th lap, Straingo took a serious fall, broke his leg, and was taken to the hospital shortly thereafter. Thomsen rolled through the checkers first, while Alvarado was second. Jane held on for third with Hallman's Pete Vetrano (Han) in founh. Thomsen holeshot round two with Alvarado inches behind pressuring the Yamaha pilot every chance he gal. Jones gated poorly, and in working his way through the pack, he crashed, putting him a di tant fifth. Alvarado SLUffed Thomsen on lap even, but the race wasn't over in Thomsen's mind. Suzuki-mounted JeHLansbury held down third aftera heated dice with Vetrano early in the race. This order remained consistant through the checkered [Jag, pUlling Alvarado in first overall with a 2-1 tally over Thomsen's 1-2. Jones' 3-5 gave him third. Suzuki Country's SCOll Davis took home the first place trophy in the I25cc Novicec1ass today. Davis' main threat was Chris Winkler (Han), who landed second over Mike Larson (Suz). Results PEE WEE: ,. John Pauls; 2. Troy Haling ISuz); 3. Raben Cole (Vam). DIV III: 1. Brian Peterson (Kaw); 2. David Cunis (Kaw); 3. Dan Balin (Kaw). MINI BEG: 1. Dennis Urban (Vam); 2. Steve Tucker (Yam); 3. Jab Brock (Yem). MINI NOV: 1. Brad Edginton (Kaw); 2. Buddy Antunez (Kawl; 3. Larry Laye (Vam). 125 BEG: ,. Dennis Burns (Vam); 2. Jim Kuntz (Suz); 3. Jeff Bua (Suz). 125 NOV: 1. Scon Davis (Suz); 2. Chris Winkler (Hon); 3. Mike Larson ISuz). 125 INT: ,. Mark Lopera (Vam); 2. Brian Mayer (Suz); 3. Alex Lopez (Yam). 12SPRO: ,. Mark Henon (Kaw); 2.. Ken Campbell (Cog). 250BEG: 1. Devid Bagwell (Hon); 2. Tracy Moore (Suz); 3. Tom Smith (Vam). 250 NOV: 1. Paul DworshakISuz); 2. Jack Endres lHen); 3. Mike Howell (Yam). 250INT: 1. Ruben Alvarado(Suz); 2. Tom Thomsen (Yam); 3. Kinny Jones (Hen). 250 PRO: 1. Tom Combs (Vam); 2. Jeff Priuer (Vam); 3. Keith Williamson (Yam). OPEN BEG: ,. Sam Gold (Hen); 2. George Garcia (Vam); 3. Phil Dorsett (Suz). OPEN NOV: 1. Angelo F'lC8n,'18 (Suz). OPEN INT: I.Jack 5tevens(Kaw); 2. Cory Begane IMai); 3. Jim Cospio (Suz). VET INT: 1. Kitty Mayfield (Suz); 2. Scon Rissman (Sud. Daft, Carrizales, York dominate Astrodome By Lynn Nickerson HOUSTON, TX, MAR. 24 For the first time in history, Amatuer motocrossers had the chance to wage war on a full blown Supercross track before the Pros. Normally, Amateur riders compete the day after the Ward's and O'Mara's battle on a slightly tamer course. Bill West, president of Super Span, promoted the event to much success. Dennis Daft, Brent Carrizales and Paul York Jr. also went home with quite a bit of success after claiming win in their respective classes. Daft, aboard a D & B Yamaha, sLUnned both the I25cc and 250c A classes with wins each time oul. In Ule I25cc A class, Dafteasily capLUred the win ahead of Texan, Kit Vick, on top of a Team Green Kawasaki, while Doug Holden, from Alabama, s llied for third. However, in the 250cc A class, Daft's win wasn't as easy. During the heat race, Yamaha rider John Kindan looked LO be the one to beat after running away with the win. During the main, though, it was a diHerent sLOry. While leading the main, Kindhan crashed while Daft cruised by LO take the lead. Daft opened up a even second lead that he held on LO take the win. Honda-mounted Keith CaHey also motored by Kindhan when the Yamaha pilot went down, but Kindhan tried toreel in Careey and made a last ditch eHon for econd on the last turn but came up a tad shan. In the 125 c B class, Brent Carrizales spent much of his time in a dogfight with Oakley-sponsored rider Chad Parker. These two ridersjumped out to the front of the pack at the stan of the main. Parker led the way for the first lap, but during the second go around, he landed from the Miller Super "T" jump and aimed for the four smaller jumps that followed. As he hit the first bump, his momentum threw him off his mount and crashed. Ray Dawson Jr. crossed the finish line in third while Billy Whitley came by in founh. York totally dominated the 250cc B class leading from stan LO finish for the decisive win. Kawasaki rider Mark Lachman finished second ahead of Carl ChrisLOpher. One of the most exciting racing of the day took place during the 250 C class main. The lead changed hands five times between three direerent riders. Kevin Edwards stole the holes hot while Wayne Massey and Tony Lasten followed in second and third. Kevin's lead lasted until the third lap when he dropped back to third, then Suzuki rider JeH Burns decided to get in on the action. Burn made his move on the last lap going from founh to second at the checkers. On the same lap, Lasten slipped by Massey for the win. The final finishing order was Lasten, Burn, Edwards and Massey. Tripes, Manning, Fisher on top at Saddleback MX By Terry Whytal . ORANGE, CA, MAR. 24 Pro Circuit Husky rider Mike Tripes powered to the 250cc Pro class victory at this week's SaddJeback event. Tripes overcame tough competition from Yamaha-mounted Tetsumi Mitsuyasu from Japan, who placed second overall for the day. Honda pilot Ed Amet picked up the third place money after strong come-from-behind rides. Scott Manning roosted his YZ490 to the Open Pro win defeating Honda-mounted Vaughn Style. Style worked his way into the runner-up position ahead of Yamaha rider Steve Banning, who finished third for the day. Honda rider Mike Fisher and Suzuki pilot Doug Dubach battled for supremacy in the 125cc Pro ranks. Fisher earned the advantage this week, as Dubach settled for second overall ahead of Yamaha rider Billy Frank. Tom White topped the Vet Expen chase on board his Yamaha 250cc as Jody Weisel and Mike Baal argued over the number two slol. Yamaha· mounted Wei el finally settled the dispute by taking the checkers in second place as Baal pushed his Honda to third. Honda rider Denni Rosenburg cruised to the Senior Expert class win as his LOp competition, Suzuki rider Rick Siernan fell prey to di located expectation. uzuki rider Jim Learnihan earned the third place honor. Results 250 PRO: 1. Mike Tripes (Hus); 2. Tetsumi Mitsuyasu (Vam); 3. Ed Arne! (Hon). OPEN PRO: 1. Scon Manning (Vam); 2. Vaughan Style (Hon); 3. SIeve Banning (Vam). 125 PRO: 1. Mike Fisher (Hon); 2. Doug Dubach (Suz); 3. Bille Frank (Yam). 250 INT: 1. Bryan Paquene (Hen); 2. Todd Gibboney (Yam); 3. Mike Watson (Han). OPEN INT: 1. Casey McCoy (Hon); 2. Karl Holmberg (Hon); 3. Duane Quale (Hon). 1251NT: 1. Willie Surratt(Hon); 2. Jason Neuman (Kaw); 3. Jim Spons (Suz). OPEN NOV: 1. Kenny Garnica (Hon); 2. John Lembeck (Hon); 3. Mark Slorr (Hon). 125 NOV: 1. Jeff Mabery (Kaw); 2. Steve Kendall (Suz); 3. George Vlach (Kaw). 250 NOV: ,. Steve Coster (Hon); 2. Alex Paglia (Han): 3, Loren Pichirowski (Han). 125 BEG: 1. Craig Davis (Suz); 2. Randy Menigoan (Suz); 3. David Salinas (Kaw). 250 BEG: ,. Wayne Schriver (Kaw); 2. Dean Bradley (Hon); 3. Mike Peterson (Hon). OPEN BEG: 1. Ron Lingo (Vam); 2. Gordon Tucker (Vam). SO BEG: ,. David Smith (Vam); 2. David Parker (Yam); 3. Derek Nagamine (Yam). 60 NOV: ,. Joshua Liscum (Hon). SO NOV: 1. Jason Collen (Yam); 2. Jon Levy (Kaw); 3. Kevin Manin (Kaw). 60 INT: ,. Damon Huffman (Kaw). BO INT: 1. Steve Flirciya (Kaw); 2. Gary Delleg818 (Hon); 3. Chris Lara (Kew). 60 EX, 1. David Cunis (Yam). SO EX: ,. Brad Kadau (Kaw); 2. Robby Gordon (Kaw). WOMEN EX: 1. Keren Lai.inger (Suz); 2. Tami Rice (Hen); 3. Debbie Matthews (Yam). VET EX: 1. Tom White (Yam); 2. Jody Weisel (Yam); 3. Mike Boal (Hen). VET INT: 1. Raben Dahlgren (Hon); 2. Bill Pitts (Yam); 3. John Tanaglia (Mai). VET NOV: ,. Rich S.uelke (Hen); 2. Tim Kight (Yam); 3. Mike McMillen (Hen). SR EX: 1. Dennis Rosenberg (Hon); 2. Rick Sie· man (Suz); 3. Jim Laarnihan (Suz). Hillclimbers invade DeAnza Cycle Park By Debbie Kelly and Sandee Peterson SUNNYMEAD, CA, MAR. IS The first southern California Hillclimbers Association sponsored hillclimb event of the year met with huge success at DeAnza Cycle Park. A large turnout of riders made today an event to remember. . Two separate hills were used for competition: One hill was much easier than the other for the tire clad bikes and the Minis and Powder Puff classes; while the other hill, called Ripley's Rut, was designated for the Modified and Exhibition classes. Ripley's Rut is a tough 600 foot, brush covered cI i ff faced hill. Well known in the hillclimbing world, the Peterson clan came out in force with Robie taking the Minis, Sandee topping the Powder Puff and Kerry taking his Hi-Point, Tsubaki, Nipondenso, Works Performance, KRW, Richter Privateer-sponsored American Honda and JRB Special mounts to five class wins. Bob Day Jr. on a return visit to competition, topped the 500cc Altered Stock class with Terry Tate winning the 250s. The Tire class competition got underway around 9 a.m., with the Minis and Powder Puffs up first. Robie Peterson set the high mark to beat in the first round with a great ride on his CR60, while andee roosted the same Honda up into second place and first PP. Lisa Lynch and Debbie Kelly climbed LO a second and third on a CRSO. The final competition of the day

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