Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1980's

lie. Melllco-COlorado-Wyomlllg-MoDt_a-lIol'th Dakota -'Soath Da Central Pipeline Double Sweet victory in Texas By M. Orr BOYD, TX, APR. 8 Sammy Sweet took a pair of Harley-Davidsons to main event victories at Mike Kidd's Hillside ..Raceway in tonight's doubleheader. In the short track portion of the evening, Sweet won the 250cc Senior main, then went on to claim the Open Senior class in the TT. He also came up with a pair of thirds, one each in the short track Trophy Dash and Open Senior class. The 250cc Senior heats went to Johnny Johnson and Sweet, but the battle for the lead of the main was between Sweet and Scott Scherb. Scherb led for four laps until Sweet made his move in turn four to take the win over Scherb. David Fisher came through the field from the back of the pack to take over third place from Johnson, but he couldn't catch the leaders. One of the largest classes was the Open Senior TT class. Scherb and Sweet split the heat wins. Sweet took over the lead from Gary Kidd on the second lap of the main as Kidd missed the right hand turn and drifted high. Sweet quickly pulled away and never looked back. He was followed to the flag by Randy Whisenant, John Gladwill and Terry Newman, while Scherb had to settle for fifth place. Eight bikes were qualified for the 25Occ/Open combined Trophy Dash on the short track. Sweet qualified from both classes, but elected to run the big bike. When the flag fell, Gladwill jumped into the lead, and led the race wire-to-wire for a welldeserved win. Rusty Gourley finished in second place, with third going to Sweet. Results SHORT TRACK TROPHY DASH: 1. John Gladwill (Han); 2. Rusty Gourley; 3. Sammy Sweet, 50: 1. Todd Way (Yam); 2. P.J. Webster (Yam); 3. Chriss Fontenot (Yam). 80 JR: 1. Mark 8urch (Hon). 80 SR: 1. Scott Williams (Han); 2. Mike Hale (Yam); 3. 8ill Richards Jr. (Hon). 125: 1. Scott Scherb (Hon); 2. Mike Hele(Yam); 3. Darrell Reeves (Yam). 270JR: 1. Willie McCoy (Hon); 2. James Huddleston (Yam); 3. Alan Powers (Yam). 250SR: 1. Sammy Sweet (H-D); 2. Scott Scherb (Hon); 3. David Fisher (Kaw). OPEN JR: 1. James Huddleston (Yam); 2. Mark Blackstock (Yaml; 3. Alan Powers (Yam). OPEN SR: 1. Rully Gourley (H-D); 2. John Gladwill (Hon); 3. Sammy Sweet (H-D). n 50: 1. Todd Way (Yam); 2. P.J. Webster (Yam); 3. Jason Adcock (Yam). 60: 1. Derick Whitener (Han); 2. Mark Burch (Hon). 80 JR: 1. Chad McCracken (Yam); 2. Donnie Pardue (Hon); 3. Scott William. (Hon). 80 SR: 1. 8i11 Richards Jr. (Han); 2. Mike Halo (yam); 3. Clayton Hull (Suzl. 125: 1. Ed Meyer (Suz); 2. Gary Prochaska (Suz); 3. Marty Strickland (Suz). 250 JR: 1. Bobby Shaw (Suzl; 2. Tommy 8rooks (Hon); 3. Jeff Kauffman (Hon). OPEN JR: 1. Bobby Shaw (Suz); 2. Kerry Wood (Hon); 3. Kevin Jones (Bul). OPEN SR: 1. Sammy Sweet (H-D); 2. Randy Whisenant (Kaw); 3. John Gladwill (Han). OPEN - OVER 30: 1. Harry Rardin (Hon); 2. Steve Moree (Han). Poovey dusts Devils Bowl HM By Bob Bagwell DALLAS, TX, APR. 22 Terry Poovey, the speedster from Euless, Texas, took his Harley-Davidson to the winner's circle following the day's half mile event. Poovey took the lead off the starting line of the crowded main and held it all the way to the finish, doing a wheelie across the line to collect the $500 in prize money. Scotty Adams, Sammy Potter, and Shan Stovall led a fierce battle for second place, which lasted from start to finish. The 250cc Pro-Am main saw Charlie Orr and Johnnie Johnson really slug it out for several laps before Orr's motor gave up, allowing Johnson to take over. Then, from out of nowhere, Dodd Dyson moved up to challenge for the lead. The battle lasted several laps, until Dyson squeezed by the win and the cash. North, Dust storm Swan MX By Gary Willer TYLER, TX, APR. 15 Jody North rode to near perfection today enroute to taking the 60cc and 80cc Junior class crowns. North held complete domination of the mini matches, leading the charge every lap of the way in both outings. Josh West wrestled 10 second place in the first mota with Billy DeBaca, Jeff Ashby (riding with a cast on his left wrist) and Greg Lee finishing out the first five places. Lining up behind North in second round action came .DeBaca, Ashby, West and Lee. The same order prevailed umil the final lap when West fumbled his way to the back of the pack. With North taking his second victory, DeBaca and Ashby claimed the place and show spots. In 80cc Junior action, North played chase behind Eric Edwards and DeBaca for the first four laps. But on the fifth and final circuit it was North first at the flag. DeBaca, Edwards and Ashby followed. In the second moto North nestled into the lead and didn't look back. . Behind the champ, Edwards and DeBaca again battled for second and third. Ashby lasted only the first lap, then left after crashing in turn one at the start of lap two. North took the win, with DeBaca passing Edwards on lap four, to finish second. Greg "Eat My" Dust routed the 250cc Novice class this afternoon. Dust got a dose of his own from Steve Dodd on the first trip around, but took charge on lap two and pulled away from the competition. Dodd rode well on his way to second place of Charlie Davison, Brim Burkham and Steve Davison. Dust led the troops in the second Stanza from beginning to end. The Honda ace again commanded the Kawasakis of Dodd, Burkham and the Davison brothers. Honda rider Mike Torkelson got between Charlie Davison and Burkham to take over fourth on lap two. From the s'econd lap on, the positions remained virtually the same, with Dust dominating. Results Jeff Ashby (Kaw). BOJR: 1. Jody North (Han); 2. Billy DeBac. (Kawl; 3. EriC Edwards (Honl. BO SR: 1. Andy Embry (K.w); 2. Greg Denison (Hon); 3. Jeremy West (Hon). 80 STK: 1. Andy Embry (Kawl; 2. Jeramy West (Hon); 3. Eric Edwards (Hon). BEG: 1. Ron Black IKTM); 2. Mike Dorm.n (Han); 3. Tony Fortner (Yam). 125 NOV: 1. Brint Burkham (Kaw); 2. K.i Roberts (Yam); 3. Jeff Harris (Kawl. 125 INT: 1. Ray Burgess (Hon); 2. John Leatherwood (Yam). 250 NOV: t. Greg Dust (Hon): 2. Steve Dodd (Kaw); 3. Charlie Davison (Kawl. 250 INT: 1. Rav Burgess (Hon); 2. Brian Evans (Yam). OVER 30: 1. Terry Burghart(Hon); 2. P.ul Edw.rds (Hon); 3. Ray Keough (Kawl. , . " , . .. I I II J • .:I,' I f " ~RACING ~ TIRES-c/~~\ ...----_.\~~ EXCLUSIVE Western U.S.A. DISTRIBUTOR Hap Jones Distributing Co. P.O. Box 32368 San Jose, .california 95152 -1&0CYCLE DYNAMICS (Formerly T & 0 Yamaha) We are just expanding and all will remain the same. JUST.A NEW NAME. • 60: 1. Jody North (Han); 2. Billy DeB.c. (K.w); 3. \. 'Depending upon VOU! apphcaIion. the lmelsal Rel!"'1 K~ may reQUlfe some culling and welding. BELL MOJO 4 HELMET List Price $184.95 EXPANSION SALE PRICE $139.38 T & 0 CYClE DYNAMICS 24020 Narbonne Ave. Torrance, CA (213) 534-231 1 .. 35

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