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weighted GPz550s - after holding off the charges of rider Dale Quarterley. The race started at dusk and fading light was a definite factor in the race. On the sixth lap of the eight-lap event Quarterley hit a hole in the track in the esses and ran off the track, bareley missed a beat and got back on Roloff's tail. On the very next lap third place holder jim Vreeke went off the track in the same spot but got back on and was able to stay in third. Vreeke came from the back of the pack after a poor start and diced with Dave Busby before securing third place. Busby was fourth and john Bettencourt fifth ahead of Chris Steward, Frank Mazur and Roberto Pietri. Flemingand Doherty dominate Amateur events GOGGLES & ROLL OFFS By Lori Tyson RIVERSIDE, CA, APR. 14-15 Champion Motorcycles' Lee Fleming and Bassani-sponsored Denny Doherty were the big winners in the amateur finals at the Budweiser Superbike Weekend at Riverside International Raceway, each taking two wins apiece. In the Stock Production race 600ccmounted Fleming took on a 750cc Mike Carrell for the overall lead, wi th Carrell getti ng the advan'tage in the straights, but Fleming closing ground in the comers. Shawn Leipold and his 750 joined the battle on the sixth of 10 laps, but in the end Carrell was the victor, followed by Leipold and 600cc winner Fleming, piloting a new GPz 550. Fleming had an easier time of it in the Modified Production race as he took his 750cc Honda Interceptor toa f1ag-to-f1ag lead. Burke Steed was lonely in second after challenger Sadowski, who didn't officially sign up for. the race, was black-flagged to the sidelines. james Stephens took third overall/first in the 450cc class after a race with 600 class john Penner, who also won his class. Denny Doherty and his 1200cc Kawasaki Superbike passed Steve Biganski's TZ250 for the combined Formula class event win, taking the lead on the eighth of 10 laps. But Biganski beat jay Tanner (mounted on a 750cc Suzuki Superbike) for second overall and first in Formula 3. Rick Mitchell was fourth overall, and second In Formula One. • Results OPEN SUPERsmEET: 1. Denny Doheny (Kawl; 2. Teny - . (Suzt 3. lJowrence Sando ISuzj. 750 SUPERSTREET: 1. Burtte Steed IHon). AMFORMULA Fl: 1. Denny Doheny (Kaw): 2. Riclt Milchell (Kaw). F2: 1. Jay Tenner (Suz). F3: 1. Sle.. Biganlki IYem); 2. Eddie Kocina (Yem). lWINS: 1. Brent ROSlI (Suzl. F4: 1. Bob Cobb (Hon). AM ST1( PROD 750: 1. Micheel C8"elllKaw); 2. Shewn lJoipold (Kewl; 3. Burke Steed (Hon). 600: 1. Lee Fleming lKawl; 2. John Penner (Kaw); 3. Mercus Falley lKaw). 450: 1. Mike ReynoIdIIYem); 2. Joseph Rendizzo (Suz). MOD PROD 750: 1. Lee Fleming IHon); 2. Burtte Sleed (Hon). 600: 1. John Penner lKaw); 2. Mercus Felley (Kaw); 3. Richerd Kohn ISuz). 450: 1. James Slephenl (Yem); 2. Joaeph Rendizzo (Suz): 3. Eric Kondo (Yam). AM SUPER STREET 600: 1. Frenk Mezur IHon); 2. Den Ce.hen (Yem); 3. De.. Sadowski IKaw); 4. Meny Vogel (Kew): 5. John Penner (Kawl. CAUF. SUPERBIKE SCHOOL CHALLENGE 1. earl Roloff; 2. OeJe Quenerley; 3. Jim V.......; 4. Da.,. Busby; 5. John eenencoun; 6. Chris Slewerd; 7. Frenk Mazur; 8. R_no PielTi; 9. Sanliege> Londono: 10. Len Gambo. TERRY CUNNINGHAM • RON RIBOLZI JOHN MARTIN • ED LOJAK • MARK HYDE JOHN FERO • JEFF HENNING • JEFF FREDETTE DREW SMITH • KEVIN DAVIS • RAY MANGENAST KEVf.J BROVVN • RAY COSGROVE • BARRETT BROVVN WALLY WILSON • JEFF RUSSELL • FRITZ KADLEC Look at what has happened on the national enduro circuit Almost to a man every top rider has switched to Smith Goggles. What gives? These riders have learned they need the Smith system. Whether it's the muddy Ohio woods, Florida's endless sand, California's dust, or the humid bogs in Georgia, Smith Goggles equipped with Roll Off's allow tIiese competitors the advantage of seeing clearly for the entire event, no matter how terrible the conditions. The next time you see any of these riders at an event, ask them about the Smith system. They'll let you know they depend on it' Write for our free detailed brochure: SMITH GOGGLE Box 2999 Ketchum, Idaho 83340