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(Above) Russ Wageman rode his Yamaha to second in the 250cc Pro class. Eddie Hicks (below) dominated the Mini Expert ranks with a 1-1 tally. , Jimmy Holley (31) and Pete Snorteland (781 had a good battle in the first 500cc Pro moto. (Below) Erik Kehoe flew to second in the 125s. Frank finished within a few bikelengths of each other. 500cc Pro The 500cc class featured some of the finest racing of the day. In the first mota the lead changed hands four times. At the start it was Snorteland leading Holley, Honda-mounted Tim Worth, Yamaha rider Jim Ellis, Honda pilots Phil Larson and Willy Simons and Cagiva's Ron Turner. For the first two laps, Holley kept constant pressure on Snorteland until the lead was his. Once into the lead, Holley pulled away slightly while Worth, Ellis. Phil Larson and Simons fought side by side for third. Soon, the battle for third caught up to SnorteIand and Holley. During the eighth lap, Snorteland retook the lead, while Phil Larson worked into third. Phil Larson then set after Holley and reeled him in. Two laps later, Phil Larson passed Holley and caught Snorteland. With four' laps to go, Phil Larson passed Snorteland taking over the lead. After a poor start, Honda rider Mike Fisher worked his way up through the pack and into third at ! ~k~~'.Il't11\~' 4~Jls jP,l)i# ~"'i!~,lPfls~ed . Snorteland. Phil Larson managed to hold on to take the win ahead of Holley, Fisher, Mike Larson and Ellis. The second-malO holeshot went to Mike Larson. By the end of the first lap, Mike Larson's 'lead was a few seconds over Ellis, Holley, Fisher and Snoneland. However, during the third lap, Ellis got out of shape over a double jump and became tangled in track banners. This put Ellis out of contention and gave Holley second. Fisher reeled in Holley but couldn't get by. For the next four laps, Fisher pushed Holley, but Holley wouldn't give in. Eventually, Fisher dropped back slightly while holding a comfortable margin over Simons. For the remainder of the race, positions stayed the same. Phil Larson began gaining slightly on Simons during the late goings·but couldn't get by. Mike Larson took the win easily ahead of Holley, Fisher, Simons, Phil Larson and Honda rider Gordon Ward. • Results BOcc EXPERT: 1. Eddie Hicks (Yam) 1·1; 2. Snaun Kalos (Hon) 3-2; 3. Mike Pescarella (Yam) 2-3; 4. Snane Trittler (Kaw) 6-4; 5. sean Blencnard (Kaw) 4-6; 6. Scott Cnesser (Kawl 12-5; 7. Brian Elder (Kaw) 10-7; B. Ste..n Kotajarvi (Kaw)9-B; 9. Snaun Wooten (Kaw) B-9; 10. Gary Dellegatte (HonI7-11; 11. Steve Lamson (Klw); 11-10; 12. Ty Dlvi. (Honl : I6rD~,I~. ;r-4U!>M'oN"l'l! lY~'!1 ~.;Q~F L ' 125cc: 1. Jonnny O'Mara (Hon) 1-1 ; 2. Erik Kenoe (Hon) 3-2; 3. Larry Brook. (Hon) 2-3; 4. Jeff Frisz (Hon) 4-5; 5. Tyson Vonlend (Ylm) 7-4; 6. Mouse McCoy(Hon)5-B; 7. Mike Healey(Suz)B-6; B. Cnad Parker (Kew) 13-9; 9. Craig canoy (Hon) 12-10; 10. Jonn Conney (Kaw) 16-7; 11. Doug Dubacll (SUl) 11-12; 12. Ray Sommo (KawI14-11; 13. Andy Elli. (Suz) 24-13; 14. Ricn Trucninski (Hon) 21-16; 15. Bruce Meynor (SUl) 17-20; 16. Dennis Den (Yaml 15-24; 17. Jeff Gllss (Hon) lB-22; lB. Billy Frink (Hon) 6-27; 19. Mark Filler (Yam) 27-17. 25Occ: 1. Jonnny O'Marl (Honl 1-1; 2. Russ Wogeman (Yam) 2-4; 3. Ross Pederson (Suzl4-3; 4. Joe Wrignt (Hon) 3-B; 5. Pete Snonellnd(Ylm)6-5; 6. Billy Frink (Hon) 7-7; 7. Terry Fowler (Hon) 9-6; B. Brian Manley (Hon) 11-9; 9. Eric Eaton (Hon) 24·2; 10. Don Turk (Hon) 12-11; 11. Micky Dymond (Hus) 5-21; 12. Pete Murray (HonI13-15; 13. Ken zann (Hon) 17-13; 14. Allen semar (Yam) B-23; 15. Greg Nasn (HonI21-14; 16. Eric Kirk (Hon) 12-11; 17. Deve Welty (SUl) 20-17; lB. William Surratt (Honl 2B-l0; 19. len Fitl Gibbon (Yam) 22-1B. 500cc: 1. Jim Holley (Yem) 2-2; 2. Mike Larson (Hon) 4-1 ; 3. PM Larson (Hon) 1-5; 4. Mike Fi.ner (Hon) 3-3; 5. Willy Simons (Hon) 7-4; 6. Pe'e Snorteland (yam); 7. Tim wonn (Honll 0-6; B. Gordon Ward (Hon) 12-7; 9. Tony Wanke' (Yamlll-l1; 10. Ga'lI~'t"~"!Jlp IY:!!~I_\~9; ,I LJiel'f>!it'f¥'~ .lIil'n) 13-10; 12. Scott Sargem (Hon) 9-16; 13. Jon Onner (Ylm) 15-12; 14. Jim Ellis (Ylm) 5-22; '15. Dan Berg (Hon) lB-13; lB. Dlnny Bole. (Hon) 1714; 17. Robot Rodgers (Hon) 20-15; lB. Devin Green (Hon) 19-17; 19. Gaven Dillerd (KTMI22-1B; 20. David Gerig (ATK) 21-19. FINAL POINT STANDINGS: 1. Eddie Hicks (2841; 2. Snaun Kalos (2491; 3. Snlwn Woo'en (201); 4. Mike Pascarella (199); 5. Ty Devi. (193); 6. Snane Trittler (IBl); 7. Gary Dellogatte (166); B. Steve Lamson (1641; 9. Briln Elder (135); 10. Scott Cnaaser (121 ). 125 PRO: 1. Jonnny O'Marl (4451; 2. Erilt Kenoe (3Bl); 3. Larry Brooks (332); 4. Tyson Vonllnd (302); 5. Dennis Dalt.(2B2); 6. Mike Helley (272); 7. Mouse McCoy (265); B. Rey Sommo (2311; 9. Crlig Clnoy (224); 10. Dennis Parker (216). 250 PRO; 1. Jonnny O'Mara (422); 2. Briln Mlnley (323); 3. Russ Wogeman (3191; 4. Eric Eaton (248); 5. Joe Wrignt (248); 6. Don Turk (2321; 7. Don Goettling (225); B. Eric Kirk (221); 9. Billy Frink (1961; 10. Tony Toste (1961. 500 PRO: 1. Mike Larson (3BlI; 2. DannyCnandler (3451; 3. Tony Wanket (31BI; 4. TlmWonn (308); 5. Jim Ellis (300); 6. Willy Simon. (2881; 7. Mike Fisner (2661; B. Gary DePilio (255); 9. Phil Larson d3~A 1~'J~J'1.%.~n'll'f(2l~)f I ; I ~I i"I")'J~ 9 r