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Wind (Continued from page 5) A reader's letter published in the June issue of Tri-Athlete magazine asked Bud Light Ironman World Champion Scott Tinley "Who do you think are the most fit athletes in the world, besides triathletes?" After naming decathletes, Tinley ranked high-level motocrossers as the next fittest. Tinley met David Bailey, Johnny O'Mara and Ricky Johnson at the San Diego Supercross earlier this year. According to ttle AMA. a future article describing the national liability crisis published in the June issue of Americen Motorcyclist. the AMA's magazine, was introduced into the U.S. Congressional Record of May 7 by Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY). McConnell believes the story of the impact of litigation and drastically higher insurance rates on the AMA and its clubs is a classic example of how the crisis cen affect every aspect of society. destroy incentive for recreational pursuits and discourage volunteerism. During the uperbowl of Motocross at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in California, June 7, fans raised $12,306.50 for injured molOcrosser Danny "Magoo" ChandJer's medical expenses. ChandJer and his wife attended the race. AMA District 13 (Virginia) motocross rider Jam..Jarman wes seriously injured May 7 in his hometown of Charlottesville, Virginia, while attempting a stunt to benefit charity. Jarman was supposed to ride a motorcycle across a board . laid over a man, (who billed himself as the world's strongest man); the man was laying on a bed of neils. The board broke when Jarman hit it and Jarman crashed; he remains hospitalized with multiple injuries in the University of Virginia Hospital, Step Down Unit, 511, University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottsville. VA 22908. The strongman suffered punture wounds and other injuri... Safety Helmet Council of America Executive Director Jodi Delucca has announced the voluntary dissolution of the 15-year-old international trade association. In a SHCA pre.. release. Delucca said that the primary reason for the decision was not being able to find liability insurance for the association and its elected officers and directors. The 33rd Macau Grand Prix has been scheduled for November 22-23 on the island of Macau, southeast of China. Motorcycle road racing will be held on the 22nd with a Formula Three car race being held on the 23rd; information on the Macau Grand Prix can be obtained from the Macau Tourist Bureau at 213/851-3402. The new book "Beating the Radar Rap" maps out strategy for fighting radar-clocked speeding tickets in court, without a lawyer. The book was written by Dale T. Smith, the inventor of the original Fuzzbuster radar detector and John Tomerlin, highway affairs analyst for Road and Track magazine. The book sells for 13.95 and may be ordered by calling 800/222-7165. The New England Sports Committee has announced the cancellation of all events at Charlemont, Massachusetts. Events for can· celled dates have been moved to new locations, including June 29 in Southwick. Massachusetts; August 17 in Waterboro. Maine; and September 14 in Southwick. Thursday, June 12 is '50 night ar Ascot's South Bay Stadium in Gardena, California. A '50s rock'n'roll show and aw~rd-winning- cars from the decade Wll1 be featured along with the regular night running of speedway at the facility. Despite listings in our Calendar section which have High Falls. Georgia's Thunder Creek MX running races on Sundays, they run on Saturday night only. For more info. cell 912/994-6630. British bikes will converge on the Rocky Mountain town of Glenwood Springs, Colorado June 7-8 when the Triumph Owners of America and the British Motorcycle Association of Colorado sponsor a British bike rally. Information is available (rom caJling 303/963-2169. The U.S. Border Patrol has appealed a county planning commission decision that would allow San Diego Motor Racing Associates to build a 70,OOO-seat racetrack adjacent to the international border near San Diego, California, Border Patrol officials say the track would attract smugglers of illegal aliens and drugs, as do existing border recreational areas. Terry Vance beat Pitta John Mafaro to win the Pro Srock motorcycle drag ra e a1 the Baton Rouge, Louisana HRA Cajun ationals rain date, June 7; Vance set a new NHRA class ET, record at 8.15 seconds for the quarter mile, ridi ng a Vance & Hi nes Racing GSI 150 Suzuki. • MnTORCYCLE 1 T IINDUSTRY NANGES Named ExclusiveU.S.distributor of Vesrah brake pad and brake shoes, Sudco International, effective June I. Formed Rat Racing USA to handJe the sole importation and distribution of Australian-made Rat Racing motocross clothing throughout the United States; Rat's mailing address is P.O. Box 864, Huntington Beach, CA 92648,714/960-8252. Moved The world headquarters of the PJ I Corporation to 8340 E. Raintree Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85260, 602/991-8002. Hired By Ormond Beach, Florida-based motorsports public relations firm Tom Tucker &: Associates, Sue Doland as vice president and accounts supervisor and Mike Meredith as account representative. • Team Honda's Fred Merkel loves to give his competition a J - -~ rough time. His oil? Pro-Honda 4-stroke, of course. Nothing else provides greater engine reliabili~ or greater peace of mind. Make the choice of Team Honda your choice, too. Race-proven Pro-Honda Oils and Chemicals. Only at your Honda dealer. Tli OILS AND 0EMICAlS • PRO&ON'lJ& THE lUDEll BY DESIGN Cll986 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Pro Honda is a Honda trademark. (6/86) 23