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ON THE FRONT PAGE: Honda's Bubba Shobert gets .....,... at As- cot. FOr an inIicIe look at the RS750 he. . . _ p. , 8. Photo by Patric:ll 4 ....... Steady Eddie or Faster Freddie7 For Eddie Lawson. road racing was the best thing that ever happened to this young man. He is a very good all·around rider as proved last year in the Su perbikers even t. The on Iy th ing no one wants to put into perspective is that he doesn't have the lillie extra something special to be a World Champion. Luckily for Eddie. Kawa aki was willing to let him ride Superbikes, where he did become a champion. Now Eddie throws that all away to go to Europe and ride Yamahas. where he will have to compete with the 'World Champs, Fast Freddie and Honda. Of course, if Freddie Spencer keeps gelling hun, Eddie might have a good chance to win the World Championship. But when Freddie's healthy and his bikes stay together, Eddie will have to settle for second place. ERIN SAYSON Boron, CA Lawson won his first Superbike titLe competing head-to-head against a healthy Spencer... Editor. '84 Sequoia Summer Series The memorable high-mountain riding time of year is here again. in Sequoia National Forest. Thick pines, placid brooks, whitewater rivers; maybe most of all - lush green meadows - will be enjoyed a lillie longer this summer (subject to "Wilson's Wilderness") by recreational trail riders. After 1983's heavy and late snows, and the resulting short summer OR V recreation opportunities (two months!), this season should be a welcome change. Due to high water tables and a much drier winter, Forest Service plans are for a late May through Labor Day (or longer if weather permits) run. Season-opening kickoff will be Memorial Day weekend, with all or most of the designated motorcycle and ORV trails scheduled to be open. There is no question thilt recreational trail riders have out-volun- teered every other u er group in Sequoia (including fishermen, hikers. hunters, horsemen, and oh yes, the supposed protectors of our lands 'environmentalists). If you have not done so in years past, please consider volunteering a half day of your time in one or more of the following "Volunteer Days," or adding your name(s) to the growing list of "Adopt-A-Trail" groups. Or both. The half-day Sequoia Summer Series fall on approximately the first weekend of each month, and have been expanded to four events this summer, as follows: May 26. Little Horse. relocate one and a haH miles on the south end; July I, to be announced; August 4, Jackass. relocate at lower meadow; September I, Trout Creek, relocate #533E28. Volunteer Day I and II will be larger groups, and non-holiday weekend Day III will be smaller. Day IV will be tougher, since we have to go in a mile or so, and it's not quite as accessible as the first three. All you guys who want the biggest challenge (well, it's not really that hard), come on out to Trout Creek and show 'em your stuff. All events stan at 10 a.m. at the mouth of Troy Meadows Campground. unless further notice. Like to get your group on the Adopt-A-Trail volunteer program? Unlike the Sequoia Summer Series, you have the flexibility to have your family, group, club, or company set the time you prefer. The FS will provide you with tools where·ever possible. if you don't have enough shovels, etc. Your main yearly commitment is that you maintain your trail at least once a year. Group sizes of three or four and up are all appropriate. As independent and unsupervised diplomats, you also have the right to advise any errant riders of improper trail usage (no spark arrester, too loud muffler, off-trail riding. etc.). and report to the FS as necessary. In return, you get a permanent trailhead sign (usually beautifully handengraved in wood) with your name and the trail name; "pride of ownership;" and perhaps most imponantly - the benefits of good public relations In your May 9 issue, the results of the Vintage race Ii ted Bradley Green (Ducan) a third. Well, either you or the AFM blew it. That weekend [ shouldn't have even got out of bed. Our 750 Triumph (runs in Open Twin) blew a base gasket, fixed that; in Vintage, I led off the line on my fully restoredl pumped up 250 Ducati, by turn five was passed by a 350 Desmo and by turn six, lost my new Duc megaphone (both brackets snapped off). Looking down to see what was what, I was passed by close to eight riders (all in different classes). Seeing the pipe gone, I took off getting back into third by turn eight, a few laps later I was blackflagged (for losing my pipe), on that lap I passed the second place 350 Ducati and was chasing the leader, knowing I'd have to see the starter. Within moment I was back out of the pits and passing everyone, on the last lap going into 10 I lost my face shield as I again closed on the second place 350 Duc, so as you can see, I was third. My day wasn't over yet, with the Triumph I once again had the holeshot, (thinking everything's going ok), I screwed it on, after the half way point I wa in third chasing a 900 Ducati (finished second) and a 920 Yamaha (first) when after a real great tank slapper was thrown off between turns twO and three. Now, do you think [ should have gotten out of bed? MICHAEL GREEN Dublin, CA No ... Editor. Responsible I was surprised that you raved about David Emde's banzai ride through traffic at the April I Sears Point road race. Such terms as "mad man." and "sliding and bumping" indicate an irresponsible altitude towards the club riders. That's definitely not the behavior the AFM expects of its riders. JACK FONSS AFM #65 San Jose. CA I.Ifthat' thewayyoufeeL,don'tgrid former NationaL Champions on the back row; and 2. If you. want responsible behavior, drive a Buick. If you want to race, race... Editor. Published letters do not necessarily reflect the position of Cycle News. Inc, Send letters to Voices. Box 498. Long Beach. CA 90801.