Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1980's

the track during Saturday 's timed practice sesions, extra police officers were drafted in on Sunday 10 co nt ro l th e estimated 100,000 spec ta to rs, The o bvious ly fa st est m an a t t he m eet wa s Dutchman C ert-j an van Doorn, and h e won th e Iirst m ot o a hea d of Vimond , h al ian Mich el e R ina ld i a n d Kini gadner , but a fa u lty igniri on system kn ock ed van Doorn OUI o f th e lead in th e seco nd moto, Rin a ld i foll o wed winner Kini g adner acro ss th e fin ish lin e in m or o I W O , w ith Vimond fin ish in g th ird a head of fe llow Ya m aha rider Anders Er iksson . In th e process, R in al d i ho ist ed him sel f u p 10 fourth p la ce in rhcr i rl e sta kes a t rh e ex pense o f West G erm a n Arno Dr ech sel , w ho is st j ll h a vin g troubl es w ith th e s ho u lder he inj u re d in a Can ad ia n race jus t before th e Am er ican ro u nd a t U n ad ill a. • Results 151 M OTO: i . Gert -Jan van Doorn (Hon); 2. Jack.,. Vimond (Yamt: 3 . Michele Rin ald i (Su z); 4 . Heinz Kinigadner (KTM ); 5. Ander s Eriksson (Yam); 6 . Jurgen Nilsson (Hus); 7 . Yannig Kervella (Hon); 8 . Pet er Han sson (Hus) ; 9 . Han k va n M ierlo (Hon); 10 . Leo Com bee ISuz); 11 . Johan van PoppeI IYa m); 12. Arno Drechsel (KTM); 13. Andres Krestinov (KTM); 14. An atory Krest ino v (KTM ); 15 . Peter Sportec (Kaw). 2ND MO TO : 1. Ki nigadner; 2 . Rin ald i; 3 . Vi mond: 4. Er iksson; 5. Hansson; 6. Kervella ; 7. Tapia Kokkanen (Hon); 8 . van Poppel; 9 . Combee; 10 . Ar i Vi i ri (KTM); 11 . Peter Johan sson (Hon); 12 . Soren Moretnsen (Kawl; 13 . Sportec; 14 . Anatoly Kresti nov; 15. J ohn Esthimou (Yam) . POINT STANDINGS : 1. Vimond (276): 2. Kin : : : idagner (2641 3. van Doorn (2361 4 . Rinaldi (20 9 1 5 . Drechsel (1 88): 6 . Nilsson (1821: 7 . Eriksson (142): 8 . xerveue (115): 9 . Marc Velk eneers (102): 10 . Mortensen (9 7). World Championship 125cc MX Series: Round 10 Strijbos, Vehkonen • • reign In Portugal AG U ED O , PO RTUGAL, ]ULY 28 Sh aring a win and a second pl ace a piece at the Portug uese ro und, Dutch m a n Davey Srijbos and Finn Pekka Vehkonen mai ntained th e 16-point d ifferen ce between them in th e 125cc World Championship til le chase. Honda rider Strijbos has the point lead wi th 91 points, while Cagiva 's Vehkonen has 275 . With th e rema in in g two rounds 10 be sta ge d o n unkn own Ar g entinian nd Bra zilian track s, it shou ld well be n ex citin g climax 10 a hard-fought er ies , hut 17-year-old Strijbos ha s he edge. Despite a th ird p lace in m o to o ne, "e h ko n e ns tea m m at e . Co rrado Mad di i, co u ld o n ly hack i t u p with a ift h in rn o to two. T h e pe rform a nce o f th e d a y, howver , wa s rh:u o f KTl\l' s Kees Va n d er 'e n in the second moto . T he D u tc h n an cras hed in th e first co r ner a nd xla sted thro ugh th e pac k for a t hird )Iace finis h behind w inner S rrijbos II1d Vehkon cn , • esults 1ST MO TO: 1. Pekka Vehkon en (Cag): 2. n avev tr ijb os (Hon ); 3 . Corra do Maddi i (Cag); 4 . A lain eje une (Su z); 5. Kees Van der v e n (KTM); 6 . J acky ar tens (KTM ); 7 . Mi ka Kou ki (Suz); 8 . Gui seppi ndreani (Apr); 9 . Ma ssim o Manzo (KTM ); 10 . Petr ovar (Kaw ): 11. Pet er Dir ckx (Hon); 12. Ar to Pan ili a (KTM ); 13. Thierry God froid (Kawl; 14 . Franco oss i (Hon); 15. Jo hn Van der Berk (Yam I. 2ND MOTO: 1. Strijbos; 2. Vehkonen ; 3 . Van de r en ; 4 . M arten s; 5. M addii ; 6 . Lej eune; 7. Van .der erk; 8 . M anzo; 9 . Kou k i; 10 . Pa nt illa; 11. M aSSi mo ont i ni (Cag ); 12. Kov ar ; 13 . Rossi; 14 . Claude ym ons (Suz); 15 . Patrick Perr ier (Ho n). POINT STA NDI NGS: 1. Strijbos (2911: 2. Veh oken (27 5 1 3. Maddli(251 ); 4 . V an der Ven (2 15); : . Ven der Ber k (1 59); 6. Lejeu ne (14 3); 7. M an en s 141); 8 . Andreani (114); 9. Kouk i 110 51 10. Cont in i ; ~)l J " I 1 ' ''' t) I I I I I , I t · J J . 'I . l!;) 00 0") ....... FROM ONE SYMBOL OF FREEDOM TO ANaIHER. Harley-Davidson motorcycles ° and the Statue of Liberty. They are two powerful symbolsof freedom. Harley-Davidson invitesyou to take part in a specialevent that will unite motorcyclists from alloverthe oountry, as we celebrateour American herirage, and help LadyLibertycontinue to hold her torch high. In a demonstration of American spirit and love of freedom,v..ughn L Beals, Chairman of the Harley-Davidson Motor Co., Willie G. Davidson,Vice President of Styling, their wives, and other oompany officers will ride across the country And they would like you to join them. For 1mile, 100 miles,or the entire trip. Thislandmark jo urnev willbegin -, in los Angdes on September10, 1985. v..ughn Beals willleadhisgroup on a route acrossthe northern part of America. Willie G. and hisgroup willcrossthe . southern half They will meet in w..shington, D.C.. on September Zlst, and ride together to New lbrl< Ory on September 22nd to oondude their memorable trip. (availab whilesupplieslast), and le participate insomefun Open House activities to celebrate the Ride, and the arrival of special LibertyEditionHarley-Davidson tnOtorcyles. For each of these allAmerican editions sold, Harley-Davidson willdonate $100 to the restoration of the Statue of Liberty. During the Open House, you11 also be able to see the entire line-upof 1986 Harleys. YOU'VE HELPED SAVE '!HE I..Am: NOWWIN '!HE MaroRCYCLE. Available only at participating; Harlev~ Davidson dealerships the kit rosts just $17.95 , ....... It includesa oommemoralive pin, embroidered patch, certificate of participation,lightweigh duffle bag,ba.seball Cap, and Ride For t Liberty map. The map outlinesthe routes v..ughn Beals and WillieG. will betaking. and thedates they'll be at various points in the ride, where youcan join them. The proceeds from eachleit sold willbe donated to LET FREEDOM The Statue of Liberty·EIIis RIDE. Island Foundation,lnc. HERE'S H OW. Vk hope you willbe Details of the n. ...... u.n, ... _~ ............ ~ able to ride with us. Ride For Uberty will ~~=:: Q,, ~~ ~ n: But even if you embe available to those who oontribute to the not, we encourageyouto pun:hase restoration of the Statue of Liberty by a Ride fur Liberty souvenir kit, purchasinga special souvenirlei!. 'hI'll be belpingthecause,and have some souvenirs of thiscornmemoralive ride to shcm yourlove of/i=lom. During Seprembex participating Harley-Davidson dealerships willserve as Ride For Liberty headquarters.VISit your local dealer.Buy your own souvenirkit In additionto the ride across America and the souvenir kit, Harley-Davidson is holdinga special Ride For Liberty Sweepstakes. The Grand Prize is a 1986 Liberty EditionXLH Sportsttt"1100. It the new 1100 a: VI Evolution-engine ,!a=l wheels,slategrayand black Liberty paint scheme, and unique "Ride Free" graphics. 1 Serond Pri:es-sers of genuine 0 Harley-Davison ridingapparel (leather jacket and leatherpants). 50Third Pri:es-$100 gift c=ificates redeemable at any participating HarleyDavidson dealership. Enter the Ride For Liberty Sweepstakes by filling out an entry blank at your ""tures local Harley-Davidson dealership. While you're there, take a lookat the Liberty Edition mototeYdes, and pickup a souvenirlei!. Helpuscelebrate our love ofliberty and the Americanspirit, as we do our part to Keep The 10rch Li!.o ~ Ride For l.i>eny Swecpocou. deaik andruIo arc "",ibbI<. , "'"' nearby Hari

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