Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1980's

South Oekote hotshoe Oeve Molder reilse loemy berm en route to e 260cc victory. prises as Husky-mounted Senior class winner Robert Tarnal captured the class win by a margin of 20 points. Robert's 41 point loss matched that of overall B winner Jim Berby. More close racing for B class trophies was in the Open and Vet classes. Open class winner David Dougan rode hiS Husky 10 a score of 51 points. The scores for second were even tighter as David Waldin's 57 edged out Eric Strahl by two. Closest in B c1as competition was for Vet class honors, as only four points separated the top three positions. Gary Bias' 45 points netted him the lead followed by John Burwell (46), and ChrislOpher Brown (48). Results OVERAU: 1. Mitch Lenz(Vam); 2. BnanB.anie (Hon); 3. Richerord Adon (KTM). . OPEN A: 1. Brian Beattie (Hont; 2. Rlcher.rd Adon (KTM); 3. Gr"ll Ferguson (Yom). 250 A: 1. Doug Chestnut (Hon); 2. Duke Lomben (Hus); 3. Roy Richerd (Hus). 200 A; 1. MIlCh Lenz (Yom); 2. Don Hooglond (Kow~ 3. Rick DeCarlo ISuz). VET A; 1. Woyne Hubberd; 2. Cliff Glidden (Hus); 3. Peter Richard. SR A: 1. Richard Christian (Hus); 2. Jerry Kramer (Hus). SUPER SR A: 1. Od Urbon: 2. Jesse Goldberg (KTM); 3. Bob Songolli (KTM). 4-STROKE A; 1. John Poor Jr (Hon). OPEN B: 1. Deyid Dougon IHus); 2. Doyid Wolden; 3. Eric Strohl. 250 B: 1. Jim Derby; 2. Mork Brodley; 3. Scon Meyer. 20C B: ,. Kenneth Haleen; 2. Steve Joyce. VET B: 1. Gory Bios; 2. John Burwell; 3. Christopher Brown. SR B: 1. Robert Tornai (Hus); 2. Grant Gustavson; 3. John Odoy. SUPER SR B: 1. John Vulk; 2. Bredy Justice. 4-STROKE B: 1. Joel Bilano; 2. Poul Loughridge; 3. Carl Henning. OPEN c; 1. T.D. Godderd; 2. Glenn Moninsen; 3. Jell Stout. . 250 C: 1. Chris Mothot; 2. Ron Benson; 3. Mortln Smith. 200 C: 1. Borry Porter; 2. Richerd Von Horn; 3. Bradley Sitton. VET C: 1. Johnny Co.: 2. Ken Boldwin; 3. Robert Warne. . SR C: ,. Norman Gr.nin; 2. RichatdConlUlntlno; 3. Eorn. .t Wolker. SUPER SR C: 1. Don Welch. 4·STROKE C: 1. Doyid C.-II; 2. Dovid Wheeler; 3. Todd Jorvinen. for the lead, and wowed the crowd in their exchange of lefts and rights for the lead. This year seems to be gOing Green's way, as the Honda rider has basicaIly contraIled the northwest 'IT/IT scene so far. Tonight was shaping up in similar fashion as Green controUed the race in the later stages, which led the Lake Stevens residen t 10 the checkered flag for another win over Fay. Steve Aseltine and AMA Junior Brian McGonigal (KTM) rode in the third and fourth places throughout the main 10 fini h in the positions, beating Stro~g, AMA Junior sensation Chns Fllzhugh (Han) and ovice points leader Randy Roose' (Han). Strong took stranglehold of the 250cc Pro main event, launching off the line 10 lead Aseltine, who will be an exceptional Pro once he reaches age. Aseltine hou~ded from the rear while a pack conslstmg of motocross Pro Rick Albee, AMA Expert Don Wilson and McGonigal (Yam) argued for third behind the leaders. trong had built up a small lead. with Aseltine scheming up a tri ky mov from behind. Aseltine wouldn't find enough room 10 move ahead of the AMA Pro and wound up in the ba k seat position, just as he did when up against Green and Fay In the Open Pro main. Aseltine's Yamaha waterpumper held 0(£ Mcgonigal's similar mount for second at the checkered flag. McGonigal put on a charge, not losing hi lOuch on a 250 after a sensational Novice year last year and lOok third ahed of Albee, Wilson, A.J. Eschwig (Han) and Roose. who had a rough night finishing seventh in both Pro mains. Results OPEN PRO; 1. Randy Green (Hon); 2. Mickey Foy (W-R); 3. Steve Aseltine (Yam); 4 Kirk Strong (Hon); . 5. Brion McGonigal (KTM). 250 PRO: 1. Kirk Strong (Hon); 2. Steve Aseltine (Yam); 3. Brian McGonigal (Yam); 4. Rick Albee ISuz); 5. Don Wilson (Kaw). .. OPEN A: 1. Woyne Marks; 2. Tom LindqUIst; 3. John Clayton. 250 A: 1. Wayne Marks; 2. Doug Cougheny; 3. Joe Chapman. 125 A: 1. Danny Stanley; 2. Kothy Hubble; 3. Shawn Vennables. 80 A: 1. Shown Vennsbles; 2. KOlhy Hubble; 3. Shane Baldwin. OVER 3D A: 1. John Engelecke; 2. Bill Fogg; 3. Max Kirton. 500 B: 1. Donaid Poul; 2. Mo. Kirton; 3. John Oiernick. 250 B: 1. Mark Wereham: 2. Parry Townstard; 3. Robert Holden. . 125 B: 1. Rondy Rockfellow: 2. Steve Mullin; 3. Tressa Peter, TROPHY DASH OPEN: 1. Rondy Green (Hon). 250: 1. Kirk Strong (Hon). 125: 1. Steve Aseltine (Yom). Rosetel roosts at Hannegan By Paul Nielsen BELLINGHAM, WA, JUNE 7 Strong, Greenside to Bellingham win By Clay Ught BELLINGHAM, WA, JUNE 9 Kirk Strong made a return to the victory podium at Hannegan Speedway's AMA SemiPro quarter-mile short track by 34 winning the 250cc Pro main event on his Simpson/Seattle Honda-sponsored machine. Honda-supported Randy Green continued to be unstoppable, winning the Open. Pro mam convincingly, beating Nauonal number 13 Mickey Fay's Wood-Rotax. Green's American Honda/Simpson/Lillie/Pro Fuel/N-D/Hi· Point/Bel-Ray 600 was fresh off a trophy dash win in the Ope~ Pro portion, and came back charging to lead the Open Pro main event while Fay loomed in second on t~e M.arushin/ Ammco Tools/HI-POlOt/ Wood-RoLax_ Fay and Green battled David Roestel won the Open B class at Hannegan Speedway, then came back to win a second malO, topping the Over 30 class, riding in a steady rain and on a very muddy track. There were sev~l protests and in some matos, nellher the riders nor the scorers were real sure of finishing positions. In the 250cc A class, Mark Cunningham got the holeshOl, but fell in the first lap and was dIsplaced by Kevin Zilkey. On the fifth lap, Cunningham took back first place. Zilkey came in second and Ryan TIerney passed Rueben Springman on the last lap 10 take third. Tierney, riding his second mota, led the way when the gatefell, in the I25cc A race. Zilkey was caught in the gate and came out last. Tierney fell and gave the lead to Brent Melvin, but only briefly. He took it back at the end of lap three, and by lap sev.en had a nine-second lead on MelVin. They finished in that order. The l25ccCmoto, with 19 riders in the sLarting gate, saw Thad Bal!smider first around the corner on hIS Kawasaki. Thad had his ups and downs on the muddy course, and after getting lUck in a rut, finished fifth. the last trophy. Rick Brauer bauled with Tom Goldstone and Brent Parent for the lead, with Brauer coming in first. Results 125 A; 1. Ryen Tierney (44); 2. Brent Melvin (IBl). 125 B: 1. Philip Everen; 2. Scon Wilbond 149); 3. Bryon Herris (25). 125 C: 1. Rick Breuer; 2. Tom Goldstone (10); 3. Brent Porent; 4. Adrion Moelker (47); 5. Thod Bellsmider (36). 250 A; 1. Mork Cunninghom (40); 2. Keyin Zilkey . (75); 3. Ryon Tierney 144). 250 B: 1. Bred Unlefield (3); 2. Roul Tenoroo. OPEN A; 1. Tom Moen (353); 2. Brion Doyle (806). OPEN B; 1. Doyid Roestel. OPEN C: 1. Rondy Aldrich. ENDURO A: 1. Loren Homm. ENDURO B: 1. Gr"ll Moody. OVER 30: 1. DoYid Roestel. Hot action at Baylands night MX By Mike Vancil FREMONT, CA. JUNE 6 Mota one at this Wednesday's CMC night MX was the Veterans and Old Timers, with back and forth battles all through the pack. The lead changed three time; firsl il was Mike Lane (Han) then Jerry Caton ( uz) look over for awhile. I n the end, Lane wa there for the checkers. In the Veteran port man class Jim Osgood (KTM) pUI in an improved performance to regisler a 2~ I evenings 10 lake the overall for hiS clas . Liule Brian Gouveia was the hero on a 60cc bike in the Mini class - he didn't win, but hewrungout enough performance to put hiS green machu:Je into eighth in bolh molOS. Not ba~ 10 a field of II, 80cc hot hots. Stylmg star of the little folk was Ron Caton ( uz) who finally ha a sweel running mOlOr that finished the motos. Jeff Becker (Kaw) took a second behind Jeannie Pruit ( uz) in mota one, then zapped several riders in molO two 10 win the 80cc Junior class. Three riders ended their successful careers in the 125cc Novice ranks. Referee Rich Wilson informed the following that they had sufficient points 10 graduate to the 125cc J unior class: Larry Claussen (Han), Jose Sanchez (Suz) and Chris Sali~ bury (Suz) - this cam.e after theIr 1-2-3 finish in the NOVICe program. Hot I 25cc Junior H ugh Parker (Han) will have fast company in weeks 10 come. Experts ran two, IO-Iap motos for a larger than normal pay day. Johnny Gardner (Han) won the first mota after a long duel with Craig Christen and Tony Richards. After a last place start, Tony Flores (Yam) brought his Moto-X Fox-sponsored Yamaha up to third pJace at the checkers. In malO two Flores' fourth-place start put him nearer to the leaders prior to his onslaught. By mid-race he had reeled everyone in and was in front for good; a 3-1 night for first <;>ver~lI. Craig Christian turned 10 hIS best performance at Baylands in 1984 to hang on for second and a second overall. Gardner spilled once in mota two 10 spoil his chances, but did work back up 10 third despite riding with a summer cold. His 1-3 perfo~mance placed him third overall. Results BD KNT: 1. Ronold COlon (Suz). BO JR; 1. Jeff Bock.r (Kowl; 2. J.onnitt Pruin ISuz); 3. Lonce Lucero !yom). 125 NOV: 1. Lorry Clou_n (Hon); 2. Jose SoncIlez(Suz); 3. Chris Soliabury (SUZ). 125 JR: 1. Hugh Pork.r (Hon~ 2. Brocl Johnson (Hon). 250 JR: 1. Kevin Chemborlein (Yom); 2. Garage PrI1cllett (Suz); 3. Soon Osgood (C-A). OPEN NOV: 1. Alen Jockoon (Yom); 2. Greg Kornholl (Han); 3. Gory Joe/l". (Yom). OPENJR: 1. Todd_(Han);2. VI.-.tKelley (Han). 125 INT: 1. Bin Avory (Kow). 250/OPEN INT: 1. Som Nove Jr. (Hon). VET MASTER: 1. Mike Lone (Hon). OT MASTER: 1. Lorry Mulock (KTM). OT SPORTMN: 1. Jim Osgood (KTM). 125 PRO: 1. Tony Flor. . (Yom); 2. Creig Christion (Yom). '250 PRO: 1. Johnny Gardner (Hon). Watilo, Burgett burn Mulkey MX By Clay Ught McMINNVILLE, OR, JUNE 10 Former 500cc National Champion Rick Burgett won the second 250cc Pro mota for the overall win at Mulkey O.R.V. Park's motocross today. Burgett burned the class on his Cagiva U.S.A.! PJIIMoto-X Fox Cagiva while young Robby Watilo (Cycle Country/RW Racing/Answer Products/Kaw) took the 125cc Pro class using a devastating I-I score. Watilo wasted little time putting the I25cc Pros behind him allhe start of the first malO. John Buyas (Yam), Jess Dircks (Hon) and Grayson Hart (Kaw) were in hOI pursuit, but Watilo broke free to settle into a large lead. The rough course would take its toll on many riders, and the first victim was second-placed Buyas who at the midway point, went out with problem , handing Dir k second. Han picked 0(£ Dircks 10 make the order Watuo, Hart, Dircks and Larry HoefenbredJ (Suz). Han was next 10 see second get out of his grasp ~!J.en Dircks moved back into the poSlllOn. Hoefenbredl charged past Dircks in the late stages of the malO to set his ighlS on Watilo, who proved to be unslOppable. Dircks was then picked off by Jim Anderson (Kaw), who flew to third place. Dircks came back 10 haunt the second mota, but was quickly displaced by Richie Lee (Han). Lee and Dircks continu d to battle whtle three Kawasakis banged bars behind, consisting of riders Anderson, Hart and Watilo, who pUla moveon theduo.1O ride up on Lee' rear wheel. Wallio got around Lee and then picked-off Dircks to take the lead and another lonely win. Lee, who was plagued by sour luck in mota one, lOok a second ahead of Dircks, Jere Meeker (Cag) and HoefenbredJ. Roseburg Honda's Rodney "KilIer" Keller led the first 250cc Pro contest through the whoops with Rick Bozarth (Suz), David Hett;nga (Suz) and Burgett in chase. Burgett stormed by Hettinga to close on Bozarth, who let the former ational champ past after a three-lap baule. Keller had an easy ride going until Burgeu, on the 190cc Cagiva, caught up, and the two left the competition behind in their war for first. Kevin White (Han) settled into third. Keller was finalIy passed by Burgett, who was closely trailed by Keller's Honda. The baulecamedown to the last lap when Keller stuck a wheel in front 10 take the malO W10 over Burgett. Third went to White, with Bozarth and Hettinga rounding out the lOp five. Second stanza action saw Hettinga grab the short-lived lead while Bozarth, Troy Folck (Han) and Lange (Yam) dueled for early positions. Hettinga dropped back, alIowing Bozarth to lead while Keller and Burgett diced behind. Burgett was the luckier of the two as KeIler crashed and "the Lumberjack" charged on through traffic to dice the remainder of the mota with Bozarth to win. Bozanh, White, Lange, and Folck rounded out the top five at the flag. Results OPEN PRO: 1. Doug Longe (Yom); 2. RickyBozorth (Kowl; 3. Dovo Cotter (Han). 250 PRO: 1. Rick Burgett (Cog~ 2. Ricky Bozorth (SUIt 3. Kevin White (Hon).

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