Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles
Issue link: https://magazine.cyclenews.com/i/126770
England/USA Speedway Match Race Series: Round 3 Yanks gain 2-1 lead By John Hipkiss CRADLEY HEATH, ENGLAND, MAY 5 America took a 2-1 series when they fought off a challenge by England to 59-49 at Cradley Heath, lead late win the former home of American kingpin Bruce Penhall. The contest was close most of the way, with the Americans having no major problems, al though the referee did warn John Cook about his adventurous wheeliesl Dennis Sigalos led the way with 14 poinJs, one more than Shawn Moran. and Cook chipped in 12. England's top scorer was Mike Lee with 12, followed by the 10-point tallies of Phil Collins and Simon Wigg. Team Captain Bobby Schwartz and Cook scored wins in the first two heats for 4-2 and 5-1 victories. Wigg won the third race and an unusual note, Moran finished last. In' fact, Moran didn't win a race in the first half of the program, then reeled off three straight wins. At the halfway point America led 28-20, but then England posted a pair of 4·2 wins to close to within four. Yankee determination was evident in the next race when Moran scored his first victory on the day over Wigg and his partner Sam Ermolenko picked up another point by finishing third. The next race wa a 3-3 split, but then England came back to within two as Peter Collins and Wigg finished in front of Cook and King. However, America responded by serving up 5-1 wins in the next two races, led by Moran and Sigalos. That secured the win with the score 53-43, and the final tally was America 59, England 49. Results different oitWlbOlill no matter what )Q! taeefrom autos, dLrle bl Jggieesnd 11II. . . . ._ POII• • M+P+Z = MOBIIGUBOW8l USA, 59: Dennis Sigalos (14); Shawn Moran(' 3); John Cook (121: Bobby Schwam (7): Sam Ermolenko (7): tance King (61: Rick Miller (DNR): Eddie Ingels (DNR). ENGtAND. 49: Mike tee (12): Phil Collins (10): Simon Wigg (10); Peter Collins (8); Alan Grahame 15): Chris Morton (2): Andy Grahame (2): Dave Jessup (0). Denmark tops USA in international meet By John Hyam VOJENS, DENMARK, APR. 27 ski boals. ~ /IJVs and maorcy- In racing, I'TlOl'e power can mean the difference between winning and losing. TORCO Racing Oils, with MPZ, are formulated to help unlock the power hidden in your fourstroke racing engine. Solid and fluid films provide the right combination of lubri.cation and engine protection. The key is a blend of Moly, Phosphorus and Zinc known as MPZ. MPZ deposits a solid lubricating film on internal engine surfaces, becoming a relief lubricant when the oil's cles-TORCO has the racing fluid film is washed or burned away. MPZ also works to heal engine surfaces damaged by metal rubbing against metal. The oil's fluid film is fortified with polymers that have better adhesive and cohesive properties than ordinary base oils. So rings. seal better ... fuel dilution and compression loss are minimized . 11II ... Tau. oil to help boost horsepower in your four-stroke racing engine. See your TORCO dealer today. . TORCO Racing Oils are available in seven different grades, because different engines and conditions demand TOIlCO ItACING OILS USA Lubricants Company 12247 Lakeland Road Santa Fe Springs, CA 90604 Denmark outpaced second placed America by 14 points in a four-team international tournament that could well be a pointer to the qualifiers for this year's World Team Cup Speedway final. The most impressive of the American riders was Lance King with 10 points, but his form could make little impression on unbeaten Danes Erik Gundersen and Hans Nielsen. The biggest disappointment was the form of World Champion Egon Muller, who struggled to three points and never showed any signs of the pace that made him the world's num- ber one at Norden last year. In a six-lap, six-rider race, Nielsen beat Gundersen and Preben Ericksen. Engine troubles forced out the other qualifiers - Chris MOrlon, B. Petersen and King. • Results DENMARK (44): Erik Gundersen (1 2): Hans Nielsen (1 2): B. Petersen 11 1): Preben Ericksen (9). AMERICA (30): Lance King (10): Dennis Sigalos (B): Shawn Moran (7): Bobby Schwartz (5). ENGLAND (17): Chris Morton 15); Phil Collins 14): Les Collins (4): Alln Grahame (31: Peter Collins 11). WEST GERMANY (5): Egon Muller (3): Klaus Lausch (1 I: Hans Otto Pingel (1); Georg Had< (0). Dave Mungenast"s ~ 0 IT [[)~rn [Do ~ill~ m~ffirnmrnffiillU~ill:::: Dunlop TiNs J[JJ9 Front 3.00 x 21 $49.95 1:490 Rear 410 x 14 4.10 x 18 4.60 x 18 5.10 x 18 -=J 0nIcr ToI Fra DBc 1.....3H-"'1 . . .,...... MOcaIl1-314-341-1SS6 Dirt... ~ Fra 511111111.., "'ld"lr1en on orders of ~~ B Husqvarna EB 6820 Gravois, ~~_re_~_~_~_i;_r_~_~_:_i~_~_t~_:_n._~_,~_.m_.6_~_11_6 =SC ~ __ HI.II• • CIotIII., Chest Protector $49.95 Pants Jersey Gloves $74.95 $16.95 $25.95 $24.95 $35.95 $36.95 $38.95 ICl38 Rear 4.10 x 18 $49.95 4.50 x 18 5.10 x 18 $55.95 $59.95~' .~I I:690ARear 4.00 x 18 5.10 x 18 $42.95 $52.95 'I, Hi Point Pro MX $139.95 Hallman Adull Hallman $l24.95 Childrens $89.95