Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1980's

Saturday had the 250cc and Mini classes raci ng. The rain delayed 250cc Pro clas was well worth the wait. Carson, Honda-support rider [rom Ohio, and Jim Anderson, Yamahasupport rider from Washington. both gated well and soon began pulling away from the field. Anderson passed Car on midway through the fir t moto and made it tick to take the first moto win, with Car on second, Joe Wright third. The second moto aw Anderson and Carson again engaged in a see-saw battle with Anderson passing on the more technial eetions and Car on passing right back on the horsepower finish traight. Carson passed Anderson in the air right at the fini h line to take the second moto win and the overall, alongwith 1100; Anderson econd and Wright third. The 80 c Pro class saw Larry Ward winning both motos and the overall to take home $450. Sunday's Open Pro class was held under sunny skies and perfect track conditions. Jim "Hollywood" Holley, who arrived just in time for the race, after taking third in the Alberta, Canada, upercros race, deserves the "Most Conscientious Rider" Award. The first moto local stars Terry McGinnis and Brad Frampton left everyone else behind. Holley began working his way through the pack on his 490cc Yamaha. Meanwhile, Frampton took the lead from McGinnis. Then Holley soon passed McGinnis for econd and started after Frampton. Fifteen minutes into the moto, Frampton unloaded; Holley stopped and asked Frampton if he was okay. Frampton replied "yes!" Holley immediately told him to get back on hi Kawasaki and let's go! Holley went on to win the race by a handy margin over Brett Cahors and Rocky McGregor, who also pas ed the lightly dazed Frampton. The second moto had Holley taking the lead early and staying there. Pete Snorteland, another Yamahaupport rider, moved into second early 'in the race, but never really mounted a charge again t Holley, who took home $1300 for the first. The I25cc Pro class saw Anderson engaged in another fierce battJeo this time 'with Vohland, another Yamaha-support rider from California. First moto action had Anderson emerging from the pack immediately to take a commanding lead, which he never relinqui hed. Vohland finished second with Corey Burton taking third in his Pro debut. Second moto racing was much more intense with Vohland taki.ng the lead early. Anderson caught Vohland on the final lap, passing him at the bottom of "Little Widow Maker." Vohland passed right back. Anderson .waited for hi last chance to pass which came as both riders entered a high speed left-hander sweeper coming into the finish straight. Anderson pushed in underneath Vohland for the lead. Vohland again seemed to have more horsepwoer and attempted to pass right back. Anderson blocked the attempt. Vohland then moved around Anderson - 100 yards before the finish - despite all efforts by Anderson to block him. Vohland continued his drive to the finish line to edge Anderson by half a bikelength. Corey Barton again took third for third overall. Results OPEN PRO: 1. Jim Holley; 2. Rocky McGregor; 3. Brett Cehors. OPEN AM: 1. Daniel Peterson; 2. Jeff Roberts; 3. Kelly Carson. OPEN NOV: ,. Kurt Davis: 2. Mike Nunal; 3. Greg Noland. 250 PRO: 1. Tom Carson; 2. Jim Anderson; 3. Joe Wright. 250 AM: 1. David Sheaprd; 2. Bob Kruah; 3. Steve Luczak. 250 NOV; 1. Doug Gardner; 2. SCon Wheatman; 3. Gary Loveridge. 125 PRO: ,. Tyson Vohland: 2. Tim Anderson; 3. Co,.... Barton. 125 AM A: ,. Jamie Steel smith; 2. Steve Osborn; 3. Ranch Pratt. 125 AM B: 1. Danny Davidson: 2. Joel Kath; 3. Mike Audevart. 125 NOV A: 1. Bryan Levitt; 2. Cord Pearson; 3. David Steadman. 125 NOV B: 1. Russ Delee....; 2. Lane Matthews; 3. Mark Milner. 80 AM: 1 Todd Hackney; 2. Justin Jensen; 3. Bryan Akers. 80 NOV 12- 15: 1. Dustin Hackney; 2. TraVIS Whitlock: 3. Jeff Bocook 80NOV7-11: ,. Chance Maughn; 2. Dan King; 3. Justin Hamilton. 60 MINI: 1. Man Smith; 2. Dustin Ward; 3. DaVid Guallazzi; 4. Chance Maughn. OVER 30: 1. Bob Krah; 2. Wayne campbell; 3. Gary KOIeper. Corb10 ~tt>tLD'S s00-S38-703SU.S.A·O FIEST SADDLE .... : - . 8()()-662-6296 in CA Retail "GUNFIGHTER" The Saddle is Now · Available for Ninja. Red. Black and Grey. Color Matched or All Black. The Designer Look By Mike Corbin. $149.00 123·C Lee Road Box 1562. W.uonville. CA 95077-1562 Old Timers run at DeAnza Spina Bifida benefit MX By Bob Alloy SUNNYMEAD, CA, A G. 19 Forty-eight Old Timer. a good Over The Hill Gang showing and lots of others were all out to De Anza for a benefit MX. Prizes such as tires, tubes, oil and many other motocross accessories, pi us the persona II y owned jerseys of many of the top Pros, were ra[fJed of[ to lucky winners after the races. All money went to t,he Spina Bifida Benefi t. Blackie Lewis started things off with a great holeshot and some excellent riding to win both Masters motos. Jim Beltnick raced second in moto one and Ed Michetti was runner-up in the second moto. In the Junior Masters. Ron Way was the man to beal. Way laid wa te to both moto and wrapped up two firsts. Expert D. R. Deichman took the lead in the first moto and held it to tbe finish. Carlos Marin blasted into econd with Don Young capturing third place and Roland Thomp on taking fourth. The second moLO changed thing for Thompson, who moved up to first and took the overall. Young rocketed into second, Marin took third and Kurt Sofka whizzed in with fourth. Results MASTERS: 1. Blackie Lewis; 2. Jim Beltnick. JR MASTERS: 1. Ron Way; 2. Buzz Moeller. EX: 1. Roland Thompson; 2. Don Young; 3. Carlos Marin. AM: 1. Tom Comstock; 2. Gene Powell. NOV: 1. Jim Hollan; 2. Mike Salisbury; 3. Wendell Park. O'Mara collects extra dough at the Dunes By Lee Taylor VALE ICIA, CA, A G. 25 The overall Pro contest was the holte t race today at Indian Dunes. Tracy 0 well,_ having possibly the greatest ride of his career after a brief dice with factory Honda star Johnny O'Mara. First-moto action saw Oswell pilot his Honda out in front of O·Mara. Oswell was soaring 0[[ the doubles; keeping a respeclable lead over O'Mara for four laps before O'Mara was able to reel him in and take control. For the remainder of the 30. minute moto, Oswell stayed within 10 seconds of O'Mara, the only rdcer out of 12 that O'Mara'didn't lap. Oswell and O'Mara met on the line for their final match. O'Mara grabbed the holeshot and guided his '85 production Honda through its paces; holding Oswell to the runner-up slot down to the wire. O'Mara took home the pot of gold. Oswell snatched second-place I.oot and Bruce Maynor's sol id 3-3 ride brought third-place dollar. Bill OuelII"W'

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