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· " full 16 marks 0(( winner Lejeune, with fourth to fellow Frenchman, Fantic-mounted Bernard Cordonnier, atl39 marks. Fanticrider John Lampkin bested America's 1979 Observed Trials World Champion, Bernie Schreiber, in an Anglo-American duel which saw Lampkin lake fifth over SWM rider Schreiber based on more "cleans" after both had tied at 142 marks lost. Despite second place finishes in the U.S. and Canadian rounds, Michaud heads back LO Europe for the Austrian roundonJuly I a full 10 points behind Lejeune, 135 to 145, in the title chase. Michaud has been Lejeune's nemesis in his quest for a third straight championship. AlLhough Michaud has yet to finish outside the LOp three, Lejeune, with five wins and four in the last five rounds, apparently is not aboutLO be stopped. The MOLO Park facility allowed the organizing Canadian Motorcycle Association a wide range of terrain to choose from. A 6_2-mile loop containing 14 sections was" laid out for the riders with each rider tackling the course three times. Just prior LO the first rider out at the beginning of the event it began LO rain and continued throughout loop one. At the end of the first loop, work was undertaken by the layout crew of Larry Bastedo and Tim Bellamy plu clerk of the course Dan Gregoroff to modify sections five, even, eight, 10 and II due to the rainfall. The sections consisted mainly of large rocks, greasy ground covered with fallen leaves, portions of very soft earth, logs of varying sizes and numerous large boulders. The modifications were made to change the sections from "impossible to damn near impossible," meaning each had a bit more room here and there. The rain ended as the riders were starting loop two and the ground began LO dry and g-ettacky. The course had been designed LO take points from everyone and it was estimated that without the rain the winning score would've been approximately 70 marks. Michaud put in a strong ride in the first loop LO POSt a 45 on the scoreboard to Lejeune's 47. For the most part, the rain ballooned everyone's score but the top two. The second loop proved to be the downfall of Michaud and his problems began in the first section where he carded a five LO Lejeune's two. Section three saw Michaud card another five, this time LO Lejeune's three. Michaud gave away one mark LO Lejeune in section seven with section nine the heartbreaker as Michaud collected his third five of the loop and Lejeune came on strong with a onepoint ride, The tally at the end of the secondJoop read: Lejeune 76, Michaud With just 250cc of Can-Am" under his belt, Geoff Ballard did what a whole team of Husky 4005 ~ouldn't! The Rose City ISDE Qualifier. serious business. That's why Husky was there In force. Factory riders, factory crew, factory bikes, factory bucks. And the big displacement engines to go for the overall. seconds ahead ofewrybody. Including Con-Am's John Martin, who finished on the tall of the megabuck400s In 4th overall and took 2nd In the 250 closs. Single-handed, after breaking a bone In his left one! They didn't get It. Because Geoff Ballard did! With a near-stock, IIquld-cooled Con-Am 250, a little support money and a lot of talent, Geoff came home a comfortable 5 All very reassuring this. You don't have to spend the most money to get the best bike. Save your money. see your Con-Am dealer. can-am We will win you. DEALERS: Put a winning nne of bikes In your showroom. Call Jeff Smith at Can-Am In Duluth MN. (218) 628-2881 84. Despite a very strong comeback by Michaud in loop three, Lejeune wasn't about LO give up his front-running position. AlLhough Michaud had his best round of the event, a 29-mark loss, it was not enough to reel in Lejeune. The strong ride of Michaud and the 34 marks Lejeune lost COSt him five of hi eight-mark leading margin going into the round, but left Eddy three marks ahead in the overall score and a very happy winner. • Results ,. Eddy Lejeune (Hon) 110; 2. Thierry Michaud (Fan)113; 3. Philippe Berlatier (Ita) 126; 4. Bernard Cordonnier (Fan) 139; 5. John Lampkin (Fan) 142; 6. Bernie Schreiber (SWM) 142; 7. Steve Saunders (Arm) 144; B. Tony Scarlett (Yam) 145; 9. Fred Michaud (Fan) 147; 10. Jonny Andersson (Yam) , 48; 11. Pascal Couturier (Bet) 150; 12. Luis Gallach (Mer) 150; 13. Diego Basis (Fan) 152; 14. Jean-Marie Lejeune (Han) 156; 15. Gilles Burgst IFan) 157. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP POINT STANDINGS: 1. Lejeune (145); 2. Michaud (135); 3. Schreiber (105); 4. Berlatier (1 05); 5. Saunders (78); 6. Lampkin (77); 7. 8urgat (54); 8. Cordonnier (51); 9. Gal- 2·CYCLE LUBRICANTS Latest tip for Hondo and Yamaha 2-cycles equipped with Dower valve. 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