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; Readinger traded the lead back and forth. Just past halfway, however, Readinger unloaded in the second turn to give Fi her clear sailing over runnerup Randy Buzzard. Dale Gingrich figured in the other two Expen finals as he won the 250cc and finished second in the other. He had his Zechman's Yamaha out in front of Joe Bromley, Larry Sweeten and Crdig Estelle. While the front three remained close throughout, the only change was when Bun Skiles displaced Estelle for founh on the third lap. fn the 500cc final, Gingrich again led the field with Lew Woods, Craig Estelle and Rob Majeski following. Estelle and Majeski were soon joined by Larry Sweeten in a battle for third that lasted until Sweeten retired on the fourth lap. Woods took the lead on the third lap to win by several yards. .. e (.,0 00 O"l ~ >ro ~ Results 55: 1. Riclcy Winsett Jr. (Vam); 2. Ronald Reed (Yam); 3. D...,.,n langle Jr. (Vam). 85 AM: 1. Kevin Varnes (Yam); 2. Churck Wreesics (Han); 3. Harold Dorsey (Vaml. 85 EX: 1. Georgie Price (Yam); 2. Scon Snoop (Kaw); 3. Jililautenbacher (Suzl. 125 AM: 1,. Todd Hunter IHon); 2. Scott Snoop (Yam); 3. Todd Hurst ISuz). 200 EX: 1. Mike Varnes (Yam); 2. Georgie Price (YamI; 3. Billy Bromley (Suz). 200 AM: 1. Troy Fisher (Yaml; 2. Randy Buzzard (Han); 3. Daniel Spatz (Yam). 250 AM: 1. Dave Lesnick (Yam~; 2. Lester 5t8· chura (Yam); 3. George Fultz (Suz). 250 EX: 1. Dale Gingrich (Vam); 2. Joe Bromley (Suz); 3. larry S_ten (Kaw). SR: 1. carl Nabinger(Yam); 2. Boots Oakley (H-DI; 3. Tom Blocher (Yam). 500 AM: 1. Damon langle (Vaml: 2. Joe Heberling (Yaml; 3. Ken Haldeman (Han). 500 EX: 1. law Woods (C-A); 2. Dale Gingrich (Yam); 3. Rob Majeski (Yam). Wagenknecht wins Knoxville HM By Dave Hoenig KNOXVILLE, IL APR_ 27 The first 1986 Professional half mile in Illinois was held at the Knox County Fairgrounds after changing from its usual venue at Henry. Greg Wagenknecht found the change to his liking as he easily took his Harley-Davidson to fast time, fast heat and a convincing win in the final. Tim Farrell and Tim Pratt were the Junior and Pro-Am winners. Wagenknecht was the last rider to take to the track in Lime trials, but quickly shot Mike Ragan out of the (ast time slot by turning a 27.58. Eric Graybeal. took his Wood-Rotax to fast Junior time. The new Pro-Am class was the (irst to hit the track with three heats. John Sommer rode his Wood-ROlex to fast Lime in the first h~al. The second heat went to Jim Sumner on his vintage BSA. The last heat ea ily belonged to Pratt_ A small turnout of Junior riders resulted in just three heats in the normally overcrowded class. Tim Farrell led the first heat wire-to-wire while setting the fastest time; Graybeal trailed a shon distance back in econd. Ron Williams ran away with the second heat over Bob Buffington, but the last hea t was the best of the day as Jim Hauptman slipped by Mark Hilts just past the halfway mark and held on for the second fastest heal. Wagenknecht ran away with Expen heat one leaving a four-way bailie for second. Steve Steele, Terry Bond, Greg Crow and Wade Camlin dueled until the fifth lap when Bond fell outleaving rookie Camlin with a ticket into the final behind Wagenknecht, Steele and Crow. The second heat looked to be all Ragan's until the last lap when John Powell slipped by for the win; Jon Champlin moved up to take third from Charlie Braasch. The last heat definitely had a surprise ending for everyone, but sp cially Mike Farley_ Joe Peterson got the holeshot and led until Farley dove inside as they .... ----::- 18240 So.Vermont , Gardena CA 90248 213/515-5115 Whft Is your problem? Tel It to the editor write him • letter. RUSSELL COMPETITION BRAKELINES FOR PIPE PROTECTORS FZs Front _ GSXRs Front. $69.95 NINJAs Front $69.95 RM125, 250 - Front .. $ 31.25 INTERCEPTORs Front $69.95 n. .... IM, to . . . . . ..J ...... s,...trome" - The BanzaI Bros. PIpe Skid. Aluminum or Steel - Ng welding e._.. . . • ...jests to all 125cc tIon 0,0. 2-_e 15 to $24'5 $32 Ask the rider who owns one - then, ask your Dealer or Order Directl P.O. Bo. 41457 Eagle Rock. CA 90041 (213)256-4922 REAR LINES $116.95 $ 27.50 LINES AVAILABLE FOR ALL MODELS [ CYCLE LINE) (213) 533·1023 • SHIP U.P.S. DAILY 41