Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1980's

Results AA VET OPEN: 1. Ken Lewis Jr. (Vam). AA VET 250: 1. Jack Labrum (Varni; 2. Robert Burtis (KTMI; 3. Ron Woods (Kaw). AA SSR: 1. Gordon Dickson (Husl; 2. Ed Mazenko (Hen); 3. Bill Fulmer Sr. (Hus). AA SR OPEN: 1. David Sweeney (Hus). AA SR 250: 1. Harry Keast (C-A); 2. John Bainbridge (Varni. AA OPEN: 1. Rick Daniel (HuI); 2. James Bortree (Hus); 3. Stave Smith (Mai). AA 4 ST OPEN: 1. Ben Stark (ATK). AA 4 ST 250: 1. Fred Hayes (Kawl. AA 250: 1. Kurt Butler (Vam); 2. Warren M. Reid (Vam); 3. Robb Mesecher (Hon). AA 200: 1. Dave Matus (Vam). A WOMEN: 1. candy Hand (Varni; 2. Dane Bell (Yam); 3. Usa Ann Latham (Hus). A VET OPEN: 1. John Meurs (Hon); 2. Jim Roberts (KTM); 3. David LeMaster Jr. (Hen). A VET 250: 1. Dean McCoy (KTM); 2. Steve Bebeck (Yam); 3. Chris Stapleton (KTM). A SSR: 1. Noel Cobbs (KTM); 2. Gus Paull (Hus); 3. Marty Beck (KTM). A SR OPEN: 1. Bill Denial (Hus); 2. Bob Neal (Hus); 3. Glry Ni_rhuth (Yaml. A SR 250: 1. Mervyn Murrav(ylm); 2. Gregg Turk (Yam); 3. Pete Markele (KTM). A OPEN: 1. Mark Glasmeiar (Vam); 2. Jack M. Simmermen (Yam); 3. Matt Van Gordon (Yam). A 4 ST OPEN: 1. Gary Zweifel (ATK); 2. Shawn McGraw (Vim). A 4ST 250: 1. Mlrtin L Bllis (Hon); 2. Randy Bustamante (Hon). A250: 1. Gragg Kennedy (Vam); 2. Randy Pretzer (Yam); 3. Ronald Silva (Yaml. A 200: 1. Davey Jones (Kaw); 2. Rick Roddewig (Kaw); 3. John Lucal (Varni. A MINI: 1. Daniel Hapner IVami. B WOMEN: 1. Lori Bortree (Vam); 2. Michelle Howard (kawl. B VET OPEN: 1. Dennis Hight (Hon); 2. RA Shedlock (Vam); 3. Chuck Wheat (Hon). B VET 250: 1. Mike Pera (Vam); 2. Ron W. Nunnally (Yam); 3. Rick Souma (Vam). B SSR: 1. Leoy M. Miller (Hon); 2. Bill Neely (Honl. B SR OPEN: 1. Arthur J. Garcia (Honl; 2. Don Lalliar (Husl; 3. Bill Bailey (Hon). B SR 250: 1. Ken Beach (Mall; 2. Dirk McClellan (Varni. B OPEN: 1. Plul GarciaIHon); 2. Bob Seltz(KTM); 3. Paul Stephans. B 4 ST OPEN: 1. Bill Haskell (Hen); 2. John Spaeth (Hon); 3. Steve Mizrahi (KIM). B 4 ST 250: 1. Neil MacDonnell (Hon); 2. Mike Baumann (Hon); 3. Jon Louis (Hon). B 250: 1. Steve J. Folk (Hen); 2. Craig Stanberg (Varni; 3. Tracy McClelland (Yam). • B 200: 1. Kenneth Warner (Kaw); 2. Phillip Lebert (Yam I; 3. Craig Andarson (Vam). C WOMEN: 1. Jemie Lynn Solum (Vam); 2. Diana Bullard (Yam); 3. Jean Hetherington (Hon). C VET OPEN: 1. Neil Eggen_rger (Hus); 2. Charles Raff (Hon); 3. Kurt Anderson (Hon). C VET 250: 1. Alan Hampton (Vam); 2. Guy Wetzel (ylm); 3. Briln McGee (Hus). C SSR: 1. Keith Anderson (Kaw). C SR OPEN: 1. Larry W. Mason (Varni; 2. Dennis Riggs (Hus); 3. Ron Hetherington (Hon). C SR 250: 1. Gary Cauthon (Vam); 2. Gary Bullard (Yam); 3. Kim Kolbuls (Kaw). COPEN: 1. Bruce Ashmore (yam); 2. Jay Heaton (Suz); 3. George Starr (HuI). C 4 ST OPEN: 1. Randy Bennett (Hon); 2. Larry Dstrooky (Hon); 3. Stephen Ruffin (Hon). C 4 ST 250: 1. Tom Hart (Suz); 2. Tom Landis (Honl; 3. Jon Bruno (Honl. C 250: 1. Mark Denning (Yam); 2. Glenn McDonald (Suzl; 3. Clint Di.. (Yam). C 200: 1. Matt Kinne (Yam): 2. Brad Gee (Vam); 3. Jeff Olson (Kaw). . C MINI: 1. Chris Anderson (Kaw); 2. Brian Davis (Vam); 3. Allen Nunnally (Vam). Northrop tops D-17 Hillclimb By Paul' Hayes WESTVILLE. IL, MAY 10 Kaleb Northrup started the season in a winning way in the 400cc class at the Pleasure Riders M.e. AMA D-17 and D-15 hillclimb. The season slaned Iale Ihi year because of cancellalions due 10 increased insurance premiums. Nonhrupslopped Iheclock a13.507 during his second allempi allhe 108foot hill. He wa riding a Yamaha. . Dave Crespo, also on a Yamaha, had a beller econd-round climb of 3.584 for second overall. Kawasaki rider Ron Todd rounded oUllhe lOp three wilh a 3.676 final-round climb. Chuck Seldal lopped a 22-rider field in the highly competilive 500cc class. The second round .of climbs proved 10 be Ihe faslesl in all classes. SeIdahl lOpped Ihe hill in 3.259 seconds for Ihe win and he sellhe faslesl time for t.he meel on a Suzuki. Behind him came Jon Groulx on a Honda, only a couple of licks down willi a 3.269 run. LaSI year's D-17 champion, Paul Heidenreich, riding a Yamaha, finished third with a 3.294 climb. A mOlorcycle named "Lil' Nut Buster" carried 1985 D-17 class champ Sieve Daniels to victory again in the 750cc class. His Yamaha shot up Ihe .-. ... , ~ hill in 3.688 seconds. A pair of Nonons finished in the second and Ihird slols. teve Jones only went 35 feel in Ihe firsl round bUI came on strong in his second allempt, making Ihe climb in 3.871 seconds. Mark Swem had his be I run in Ihe final try with a 4.146. Bill Sieffey on a big-bore Kawasaki took the Open clas win wilh a secondround climb of 3.266. Sieffev i Ihe 1985 class champion. Rodney Riddell, also on a Kawasaki, held on 10 second place with a 3.677 run. A Maico proved ils~f in Ihe Open clas ,coming in atlhe Ihird spot wilh Mike Royce aboard. His second try was 3.707. Results MINI: 1. Chris Brown (yam); 2. Greg Thompson (Kaw); 3. Mark Schroeder (Kaw). 125: 1. Eric Wheelwright (Yam); 2. Ron Exline (Hon); 3. John Colbert (Kawl. 200: 1. Tim Weaver (Kaw); 2. Sam Blakeney (Kaw); 3. Chris Anderson (Vam). 250: 1. Mikel Bonomo (Yam); 2. Chris Anderson (Vam); 3. David Brown (Yam). 400: 1. Kaleb Northrup (Yam): 2. Dave Crespo (Vam); 3. Ron Todd (Kaw). 500: 1. Chuck SeldaI (Suz); 2. Jon Groulx (Hon); 3. Paul Heidenreich (Yam). 750: 1. Steve Daniels (Vam); 2. Steve Jones (Norl; 3. Mark Swem (Nor). OPEN: 1. Bill Staffey (Kaw); 2. Rodney Riddell (Kaw); 3. ~ke Royce (Mail. P MUS........ IN YOU SUSPENSIO Andrews sails at Over 7 million motorcycle riders are riding on worn out shocks .••you're probably oneI Pro-Lift will put new muscle in your suspension ••• you'li get better handling and a more comfortable ride. Pro-Lift shocks are easily adjustable for heavy or light loads. Get new muscle at a price you can afford ..• see your dealer todayl Sugar Tree MX By Henry Muller AXTON, VA, MAY II Suzuki Corral's Mike Andrews cleaned house in the l25cc A and 250cc A classes at Lake Sugar Tree motocross raceway, winning four molOS wilh Lance Eubank lOpping the Open A class. All entrants received a carnation 10 give their mother on this Mother's Day event. Promoter Gary Bailey decided to enter in the Senior (Over 30) and Super Senior (Over 40) classes, winning three of four molOS and the Super Senior overall. "I never get to ride this track when ii'S in good condition," said Bailey. S&S Sprockets-sponsored Andrews lefl Ihe 125cc A class behind in both mows with Scott USAIUnifour Honda's Mark Spriggle ballling his way 10 second in the first molO over Lee Everhart and David McGuyrt. McGuyrt earned second overall behind Andrews with a solid second in moto IWO while Spriggle's 2-4 score landed third over Doug Solether. Andrews continued his rampage wilh a holeshol in the first 250cc A molO over Lance Eubank and Glenn Addair. Tam Topham picked up Ihird from Addair but couldn't reel in leaders Andrew and Eubanks. MOIO two saw Eubanks chasing Andrew for the whole race while Topham slipped past Spriggle for third. Gary "The Professor" Bailey howed Sonny Mitchell the fast line in Ihe first Senior class moto, taking the win over Mitchell while Bill Darling finished a safe third ahead of David Bell. Bailey hounded Mitchell for Ihe entire second molO and saw his last chance for the win escape him when a lapper kept him from allempling the big double jump. "I was going 10 pass him on the doubles if Ihe track was clear bUI I decided not 10 risk ii," said Bailey after the nice. Bailey C'dme back 10 win Ihe Super Senior class hands down wilh Buddy Holland pUlling his Yamaha in second over Mike LoPicolo. Jerry Robertson topped Ihe first Open B molO over Tyler Webb but a spill in the second moto ruined any chance of catching leader Webb. Jim Webster picked up second and second overall followed by Robertson. Dave Stevens led Ihe first 250cc B moto off the line with Rick Saunders .n. his wake. Saunders let ~oose and •Economy Model. .. at participating dealers or by mall. Add S10.00 for handling. I -----tvlw IlWIwUJP .IIeful results. [RIC J["!I[" S ERIC'S MOTORCYCLE CO. 1986 MODELS IN STOCK! Still some '861 left et unreel prices. Ask 110011 our ... cioI set-up 1111 dotllia, ,ldIeta 1m H;~;;'le' (818) 449-ERIC 1361 E. Walnut St.. Plsadena. CA 91106 (I rD RACING FUEL . U.s. 100 151-4327 .. nlOO/ 2.....5 GA 404/.23-5232 can-am w,,,_ A C• •Ite'-"", Of E...- Aa4~.DIIf'" P8ItsAa4Accesaries Grttftn Vehicle Service P.O. Box 337. Downtown Chatsworth. NJ 08019 CeU6091726-1717 M/C The Motorcycle Tire TIREWORKS end Wheel Sen Fernendo Velley 9025 Sepulveda Sepulvede. Co!. Specielist. 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