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w w w Voices X (Continued from page 2) l/l a: w a: ~ ~ :I: 0.. ~ 00 0') ..... Mercedes Gonzales (161) leads the peck of 250cc Pros into Carlsbed's first tum. Sue Fish (18) and Lisa Akin (3) trail. CMC/Skoal Bandits U.S. Women's Championships Gonzales, Akin take wins By Rex Reese CARLsBAD,CA,DEC.9 Lisa Akin and Mercedes Gonzales squared off in the first California Motorsport Club's U.S. Women's MX Championships in both the l25cc and 250cc Pros - and both came away winners. Gonzales (Kaw) was the dominating !prce in both classes, but luck wasn't behind her all the way. A last 42 lap collision with another rider cost her certai n vicLOry in the 125s and a sweep for the day. On the £Ii p side, Akin (Yam) was the only rider LO come close to pUlling a damper on Gonzales, but luck wasn't with the Michigan-based rider either. Akin was pressuring Gonzales in the second 250cc Pro moLO when the connecting rod on her YZ went out, dropping her down to fifth overall in that class. Waiting in the wings for either rider to make mistakes in both classes was Sue Fish (Yam), who managed to take advantage of a couple of opportunities. In the I25cc Pros, Gonzales' misfortune allowed Fish to score a second in the first moLO, for third overall. In the 250cc bout, Fish rode consistently in both motos for second overall. . The first 250cc moLO was a nocontest affair as Gonzales got the holeshot on her KX and stayed in front until the end. Akin was there behind her and was working on a pass LOwards the end of the moLO when her engine went south. This moved Fish, who was in third, inLO second; Judy Sendelbach (Suz) finished third. Fish grabbed the lead in the second moLO, with Gonzales second and Akin back on the track in third. Fish had the race in hand until the last couple of laps when Gonzales snagged the lead, taking it to the wire. Fish held on for second with Akin third. Fish's ride was good enough for second overall, while Stephanie Jones (Yam) - niece of former National MX Champ Gary Jones - scored a 4-4 for third overall. Gonzales appeared LO be well on her way LO a sweep as she led the 125 c Pros all the way - almost. On the last lap, she hit another rider and went down. lelling Akin and Fish on by. Gonzales remounted for third, but any chance of winning the J 25cc class was remote. MOLO two of the 125cc Pros saw Gonz~s back in form and in the lead again, and this time she won the moLO. Akin could do no beller than second and Fish was in third again. But Akin's 1-2 score was good enough LO take the class ahead of Gonzales. Fish was 2-!l for third, while Amy Brooks (Yam) went 4-4 for fourth. Results VETS: 1. Lorie Wetson (Kowl; 2. Kitty Mayfield (Suz); 3. Gale Webb (Han). 250 BEG: 1. Ginger Von Dyke (Kowl. 250 JR: 1. Condy Hand (Yoml. 125 BEG: 1. Elsie Flores(Yoml: 2. Rusty Coolbelh (Yam); 3. Heather Oarson (Kaw); 4. Melinda Smith (Hon). 125 JR: 1. Mimi Anne Selly (Kow). 125 INT: 1. Tar. Harrison (Kaw); 2. Shervl Fedo· row; 3. Lorie Watson (Kaw): 4. Lisa Peterson (Hon). 125 PRO: 1. Lisa Akin (Yoml; 2. Mercedes Gonzales (Kowl: 3. Sue Fish (Yoml: 4. Amy Brooks (Yom): 5. Judy Sendelbach (Suzl. 500 INT: 1. Nino Beviloquo (Yom); 2. Helena Leitner (ATKI. 250 PRO: 1. Mercedes Gonzales (Kowl; 2. Sue Fish (Yam); 3.Stephanie Jones (Yam); 4. Amy Brooks (Yam); S. Usa Akin (Yaml. B-to-V I would like LO take this time LO say thank you LO the many people who gave of their time and effons LO make B-to- V '84 a uccess. Not knowing everyone who helped let me say thank you LO Tom Getzrid and hi staff. IRRC, Manin Ambulance, Rescue 3, the BLM for their help and the loan of radios from stan LO finish and LO all the members of two fine groups whose help made it possible LO have all the riders who broke down off the course before dark. I feel the riders of District !l7 owe' the members of CORVA, and California 4-Wheel a big thanks for their help. Without them it would not have been possible LO have a clean course as early as we did. Once again thank you all and I hope the small pan we did made your day a little more enjoyable. HARRY CANTRALL Rescue 3 BarsLOw, CA Trash Have you been out LO Camp Rock Road LO go riding lately? Was it your garbage that was lying all around? I'm sure you know if you've been littering up our desert. The dump is back up the road LOwards LOwn. but you probably know that, LOO. I'm trying to do my share - while cleaning a large area around my camp I picked up a tieduwn. a bun,e;ie cord and a IOmm wrench along wnh assoned garbage. I al 0 noticed the old CEA arrows till up and you can follow Sections of their course - the markers are still tied to the bushes. Come on guys(and gals), bea little more responsible and clean up the mes before you leave. I enjoy playing and riding the de en and don't want LO even chance gelling it closed off (we've all seen .lOO many No Trespa sing signs), because of it looking like a pig-pen. Let's getLOgether on this and make Camp Rock Road clean again - and you might take a look around at your other riding areas too. DAVID A. PROCIDA Desen Vipers M. C. San Juan Capistrano, CA MX sidecars In response to Mr. Freggiaro's letter (Cycle News, November 14) criticizing the scheduling of Veteran, Oldtimer, ATV and idecar races on Pro day in the Trans-Cal/Golden State series, I would like LO offer a few sugg~stions from the sidecarists' point of vIew. You say " ... leI them race on Satur-day where they belong." Why do we belong on Saturday? We are Pro too, we race for a cash purse, we take our racing seriously, we are the best that this great country has LO offer, we travel to and suppon all of the series events, and we work hard LO promote the sport. What is it that makes the other Pro classes more deserving than ours? We are often told by spectators that the sidecar race was the most exciting one oftheday. The Whitney . and Palfreyman names may not be as well-known as Bailey and Chandler, and we may not have full facLOry suppon but give US a chance. Sidecar mOLOcross is one of the few mOLOrcycle sports in whi h we Americans have not been a igni(icant factor in the World Championships. Our spon is growing and we have thecapability to do it, all we need is some support. You should be glvmg us positive sugge tions as LO how we might improve rather than making statements which don't do anybody any .good. We have earned our place in the Sunday chedule by proving that we are a teliable, organized group of riders who are willing LO work closely with him to provide a more enjoyable day of racing for the riders as well as the spectaLOrs. There ha to be a full schedule of racing (including those race which you are "sick and tired of") in order LO give all the riders enough time to rest between mOLOs.1f you don't enjoy watching the sidecars then we are doing you a favor by giving you a chance LO go get a hot dog and beer, and for the second moLO you can go use the restrooms. For the people who would like to experience sidecars more closely, we have been offering tips on how to ride sidecars and a chance LO drive or passenger on one. We had quite a crowd take us up on that o[fer althe Hol'lister race. They were glad LO see the sidecars there on Sunday and they took home a thrill they will never forget. I want LO thank Mr. Freggiaro for taking the time to express his views regarding sidecars and the other classes mentioned above, and I would like LO encourage others LO comment on sidecars, both positively and negatively, so that we all might learn something more about the spon of sidecar motocross. COTT WHITNEY Carpil1leria, CA Big Brothers ]ustaboutthis time two years ago a large billboard ign caught my eye. II suggested that being a Big Brother fora fatherless boy would make some hild happy. The next day I called and a couple of month later I was able LO look at the profile of several boy in need of a Big Brother. Some had been on the waiting list for over five years as the number of boys needing help is growing at an alarming rate. I chose to see an II-year-old bay for four hours per week because he had an interest in learning how to ride a motorcycle. It wasn't long before our four hours per week turned into some all-day trips to the desert where he quickly learned to ride an XR75 that my own son had outgrown two year before. At a recem workshop that involved both Big Brothers and Big Sisters, we were encouraged LO spread the word about the program. There were several motorcyclist there and because I was wearingajacket with Cycle News and Trade-Tech identification on it. I was asked if I was the fellow who wrote the lellers LO Cycle News. I admilled that I was, so I decided LO submit this letter also. I know many mOLOrcyclists who are more than qualified LO be a Big Brother or Sister and it makes no difference whether you are single, married, or divorced. Even though I have written about Big Brothers there is also a Big Sister program that offers a similar service for girls. Some of my richest mOLOrcycling experiences have taken place on a oneto-one basis while either trail riding or working on the bikes, cars, or truck with my lillle brother. If you are interested and want to call, dial 213/258-3333 and ask for Kathy Morgan. I am sure your new year will be a happier one if you get involved. PAT OWENS Temple City. CA (Colltinued to page 57)