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in the bill specifically mentions the Forest Service, not the BLM, a'nd we're going full out on preparing for the race," said spokesman Ed Waldheim. Those with questions about the November 24 event can contact. Waldheim at 2131256-4944. The Ironbutt endurance run. an S.OOO-plus mile street run put on by Mike Rose of Roadman Boots. ended in a four-way tie. BMWmounted Ed Thompson and Alan Pease. Suzuki.mounted George Egloff. and Yamaha-mounted Kim Davis were the very tired but happy riders who tied for the overall win. Ten riders competed in the run that started in Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania. and circled the U.S. with checkpoints in Seattle, San Diego and Daytona Beach. Contestants were required to ride SOOplus mil~s per day for 1 0 consecutive days and, according to Rose, "They were like astronauts at the start - they weren't too sure of what they were getting involved in. At the end. they were as emotional as I imagine the first astronauts were when. they finished their mission. While there were four riders who tied ·for the win, everyone who rode the event is a winner in my mind." Rose said he'll repeat the run next year. The Motorcycle Drag Racing Association will host the California Gold Cup Championship av the Famoso Drag Strip in Bakersfield on September 15-16. The event will 'feature a $6000 purse, with Pro classes in Funny Bike, Pro S~ock and Pro Compo There are also semi-Pro classes, and youth trophy and run-what-ya-brung grudge races. In addition there will be an MORA meeting in Saturday night, September 15, at the Rodeway Inn in Bakersfield, and all those involved iT) the drag racing business are invited to send inquiries on company letterhead for tickeJs. For more information , write to the MORA, 3393-IA N. Millbrook, Fresno, CA 93726, or call 209/237-2332. The next California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission meeting will be on September 2S at the San luis Obispo South County Regional Center, S01 W. Branch St., Arroyo Grande, California. Husqvarna's Terry Cunningham clinched the National Championship Enduro Series title by taking the overall win in the September 9 Black Coal National in Lynnville, Indiana. Cunningham, the '82 series champ, lost 13 points in the IOQ-mile run, with Fritz Kadlec (Hus) placing second overall with a score of 16. Dave Bertram ,(Hus), jeff Russell (Hus) and jeff Fredeue (Kaw) rounded out the top five overall. One round remains in the series. Husqvarna's- Mike Melton, who sustained a hyprextended right elbow in the September 2 Iowa National Championship Enduro, did not compete in the Indiana round, After meeting with a physician, Melton was advised that he should take some time off from competition to allow the elbow to heal properly. "Right now, I'm not sure exactly how long I'll be out." said Melton. "I plan to go back to the doctor on Tuesday (September 11) and we'll take it from there." Melton, the 'S3 National Enduro Champion, was a close second in the 'S4 series point chase when he was injured. ICol/ti/wed to page /6) WATCH SUPERTRAPP DOMINATE THE BUDWEISER KERKER 100-AMA SUPERBIKE NATIONAL...:....·Wiliow Springs Raceway-September 15th and 16th and qualify to WIN FREE ROUND TRIP AIR FARE TO DAYTONA SPEEDWEEK 1985 ~ Team SuperTrapp Dale Quarterley #32 Kerry Bryant #56 Rich Oliver #27 Bernd Koegler #48 Dave Harris #90 ' Larry Shorts #20 Jimmy Adamo #26 Kevin Monahan #89 To qualify for the free round trip air fare to Daytona Speedway 1985, SuperTrapp invites .you to take a close look at the exhaust systems that power the top privateers: Simply fill out the "finishers ranking" form (results will be posted at the SuperTrapp Racing pit following the Superbike final, or call Super• Trapp for results on Monday) and mail to SuperTrapp. A winner will be chosen at random from correctly filled' out forms. The winner will be notified the week following the race. r--------------------SUPERTRAPP FINISHERS AHEAD OF FIRST KERKER FINISHER Rider Name 1 2 3 4 5 SuperTrapp also invites you to Ascot Park, San Jose and Sacramento Camel Pro Dirt Track races to experience SuperTrapp powered Doug Chandler, Team Harley-Davidson, Scott Pearson, Mickey Fay and Danny Bennet So when you're ready to test your limits, choose what the professionals use- SUPERTRAPP. SuperTrapp Division Moller Corporation 1222 Research Park Drive Davis. Ca.lifornia 95616 (9161 756-5069 6 7 8 E ., ., Z GI 9 GI ~ ~ ?- c: 0 .s::. 11. 10 # 'Exhaust System