Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1980's

:r u 9 e w w a: m z w ...J > m 0 t- O :r CL c.o 00 0') ~ Ot") C\I - ;>. ::3 ~ Winner Mike Sponseller (11) and Jeremy Himmelwright battle side-by-side during the 125cc Amateur short track action at Trail-Way. checkered £lag over Jeff Boyd, Benedetti, Johnson and ArmsLrong. Results COMB PRO; 1. Danny Almond (Suz); 2. Jim Chamberlain (Han); 3. Jeff Healey (Vam). 500 INT: 1. Oavtd Sarian IKaw); 2. Chris carpenter (Han). 250 INT: 1. David Davalas (Suz); 2. Larry Gross (Vam); 3. Jeff Berkley. 125 INT; 1. Ian Merriam (Han); 2. Art Higgins (Hanl; 3. Vicky Jackson (Han). 500 JR: 1. Brent Potter (Hon); 2. Bruce raylor (Han); 3. Greg Boyce (Kaw). 250 JR; 1. David Benedetti (Kaw); 2. Andy Mandell (Suz); 3. Jeff Boyd (Vam). 125 JR: 1. Steve Wamboldt (Hon~ 2. Shawn Slayton (Kaw); 3. Dina Crescentins (Suz~. 500 BEG; 1. Frad Hammel (Han); 2. Alan Heffernan (Han); 3. Craig Skelton. 250 BEG: 1. David Matthews; 2. Russel Stelter (Vam); 3. Scott Miller (Han). 125 BEG; 1. David Mull (Suz); 2. Kevin Geyer (Han); 3. Roben Collins (Han). VET MST: 1. Read Mayne (Han); 2. Frank Thomason (Kaw); 3. Mark Smith (Vam). VET PRO; 1. Alan Olson (Kaw); 2. Jody Weisel (Han I. VET INT: 1. Mile Kukn III (Kaw). VET JR: 1. Daniel Hernandez (Han); 2. Jack McCormick (Hon): 3. William Powell (Kaw). OT INT; 1. Dave Jacobus (Han); 2. John Knight (Kaw). OT JR; 1. Roben Berdyck (Vam); 2. Bob Kircher (Varni; 3. Dick Parrent (Kaw). 80 EX: 1. David Germain (Hon). BO INT: 1. Darek Meyer (Honl. 80JR: 1. John Montavirgen (Kawl: 2. Chris Kafalas (Han); 3. Jonathan Knight (Kawl. 80 BEG: 1. Mike Metzger (Suz); 2. Jimmy Olsen (Han); 3. Brad Farran (Vam). Butler back to form in Alaska By M.R. Edge ANCHORAGE, AK, JUNE 29 Kelly Butler and his Anchorage Cycle Sales/J&R Rentals Yamaha sailed to the Alaska Motorcycle Racing Association's Pro class motocross win. After an injury-plaque season Butler finally regained the form he's showed in past seasons. The 18-year-old overcame two broken wrists and a tweaked ankle to also capture second overall in the large 125cc Expert class. MOIO one saw Butler lead the Pro class from the drop of the ga te to the checkered flag. Anchorage Cycle Sales teammate Ralph Blanchard, also Yamaha mounted, followed in second but it only lasted half a lap. Pennisula Honda's Kevin Schaub passed and took off after Butler, but couldn't catch the healed up pilot. Schaub wasn't riding up to form though after a bad crash in practice. After a few bruises and new handlebars he was oUI giving it his all. But by lap seven Suzuki Motorcycle Be Marine-sponsored Joe Good had worked his way up from a bad start 10 take second away from SChaub. The molO ended with Good in second followed by Schaub then Blanchard. Butler shot into the second Pro molO with Blanchard right behind. The two went at it handlebar-lOhandlebar until lap two when Blanchard got by. Butler kept Lrying and two laps later regained the lead. Meanwhile, Schaub was fighting his way up from midpack and Good was sidelined after a had start and crash. Eventually Schaub worked into the third spot, but the lead duo were far ahead. Blanchard and Butler diced their way to the finish with Butler taking the win by half a bikelength. Butler looked so good in practice that everyone knew he'd be the easy winner in the 125cc Expert class. But no one knew that visiting Bruce Williams of New Mexico, had other plans. Williams on a self-sponsored Kawasaki started the 125cc Expert first moto in fifth and took it easy, getting used to the sandy Kincaid Park course. Meanwhile, Butler was chasing Good around. The checkered flag fell with Good holding off Butler and Williams followed behind for third. The second moto holeshot belonged to Kawasaki of Anchorage's Kelly Styles. This is Styles' first year as an Expert and he's steadily improving. With a first moto fourth the 16-yearold wanted his first win of the year. Styles held off the more experienced Good and Butler and pulled away by lap five. However, on lap six Williams was by everyone else and on Styles' rear fender. The best race of the day followed with Williams finally getting by Styles after a slight bobble in a corner. On the last lap, Butler was also able to get by for second and second overall. Williams took the overall with his 3-1 while Styles was a very respectable 4-3 al1d fourth overall. Good could only manage a fifth and ~ad 10 settle for third overall. Results 50 NOV: 1. Luke Rambur (Vam); 2. Matt Smith (Vam); 3. Brandon Simpson (Yam). 60 NOV; 1. OeBtry Scott (Kaw); 2. Josh Rambur (Kaw); 3. Carlos Lopez (Kaw). BO NOV: 1. Mike Guthrie (Kaw); 2. Aaron Poland (Varni; 3. Roger Undstrom (Kaw). BO EX; 1. Rob Butler (Vam); 2. Scott Williams (Kawl; 3. Avon Niles (Han). 125 NOV; 1. Rob Bonnell (Vam); 2. Dusty Boquist (Yam): 3. Gavin Washburn (Hon). 125 INT: 1. Kevin Snider (Vam); 2. David Nevel (Honl; 3. Kevin McAdoo (Suz). 125 EX; 1. Bruce Williams (Kaw); 2. Kelly Butler (Vam); 3. Joe Good (Suz). 250 NOV; 1. Eddie Raught (Kaw); 2. Sam Myars (Vam); 3. Scott Ward (Han). 250 INT; 1. Tony Torres (Kaw); 2. Edwin Sims (KTM); 3. Monty B. Baggett (Kaw). 250 EX; 1. Kevin Schaub (Han); 2. Canyon Hansen (Suz); 3. Jerry Franklin (Vam). Kelly Butler (201 and Kevin Schaub (5) battle in the Pro class at Alaska's Kincaid Park. 500 NOV: 1. Steve Neubauer (Hus); 2. John Messenger (Han); 3. Doug Garcia (Han). 500 EX: 1. Bruce Stinvley (KTM); 2. Don Pearson (Han); 3. Pater Warner (KTM). PRO; 1. Kellv Butler (Vam); 2. Ralph Blanchard (Vam); 3. Kevin Schaub (Han). Heberling wins Trail-Way ST By Len Breech HANOVER, PA, JU E 28-29 Led by Joe Heberling's two close wins in the Senior and 500cc Amateur finals, several of the Amateur and a few of the Expert finals had blanket finishes, as Trail- Way Speedway hosted the second of its four summer doubleheader short Lrack events. Heberling edged Joe Gately by a length in the Senior final, while other close amalUer winners wree Kevin Varnes over Mike Sponsellr in the 80s, Dave Lesnick by inches over Ben Machamer in the 250s. Mike Varnes edged Georgie Price by a length to take the l25cc Expert final. While the Senior class does have an occasional Expert in the over 30 ranks, most riders are Amateurs. One of those Experts is Joe Gately, who trailed Heberling, as they exited the second turn. Steve Smith Lrailed in a lonely, but secure, third spot. Gately took first at the beginning of the third lap. They remained close, with Heberling retaking the lead at the halfway point. At the flag Heberling won by less than a length. In the 500cc Amateur final, Heberling took the lead from John WinSell and Jim Chapman at the end of the first lap and kept the same order throughout. Riders out of Zechman's Cycle Center had a good evening with Heberling's lWowins, Dale Gingrich's 250cc Expert win and losing the 250cc Amateur final by inches. Zechman's rider, Ben Machamer, led Dave Lesnick and Mike Klopp at the completion of the first lap. Lesnick lOok the lead after the third lap, wi th Machamer remaining very close. Machamer regained the lead as they entered the third turn on the seventh lap, but chose the wrong line around a lapped ride as they left the fourth turn for the flag, with Lesnick taking the win by inches. Results SATURDAV 50; 1. Randy Shank (Vam); 2. Ricky Winsett Jr. (Vam); 3. John Winsett (Vam). 250 PRO: 1. Billy Bromley (Suz); 2. Dave Duhaine (Suz). SR: 1. Joe Heberling (Vam); 2. Joe Gately (Han); ' 3. Steve Smith (BSA). 750 EX: 1. Bob Babcock (Han); 2. Jim Hollistar CTri); 3. Brian Hall (Yaml. OPEN PRO: 1. Jim Hollister (Honl; 2. Scott Mohan (Vam); 3. Todd Kendig (Rbll. 80 EX; 1. Georgie Price (Kaw). 80 AM: 1. Kevin Varnas (Vam); 2. Mike Sponseller (Han); 3. Jeremiah Alaunder (Kaw). 60; 1. Randy Shank (Kaw). 125 EX: 1. Mike Varnes (Yam); 2. Georgie Prtc8 (Kaw); 3. Jim Haas (KTM). 125 AM; 1. Mike Sponseller (Han); 2. Jeremy Himmelwright (Kawl; 3. Darrel Bills (SUl). . 250 EX; 1. Dale Ginvrich (Vam); 2. Law Woods (Han~ 3. Eric George (Kaw). 250 AM: 1. Dave Lesnick (Vam); 2. Ben Machamer (Vam); 3. Dave Smith (Vam). 500 EX: 1. Eric Georga (H-D); 2. Eric Buckwalter (H-D); 3. Dale Ginvrich (Vam). 5OOAM: 1. Joe Heberling (Vam); 2. John Winsett (Vam); 3. Jim Chapman (H-D). .' SUNDAV 500 EX; 1. Eric George (H-DI; 2. Rob Majeski (H-D); 3. Dale Ginvrich (Varni. 500 AM: 1. Joe Heberlinv (Vam); 2. Jerry Hash (Vam); 3. Brad Irving (Vam). 250 PRO; 1. Randy Texter (H-D). 250 EX: 1. Dale Gingrich (Vam); 2. Jim Haas (Hus); 3. Eric George (Kaw). 50: 1. Randy Shank (Vam); 2. Ricky Winsett Jr. (Vam); 3. John Winsett (Vam). OPEN PRO: 1. RandyTexter(H-D); 2. Todd Kendig (Rtx); 3. Paul Crumling (Han). 750 EX: 1. Nick Taylor (Vam); 2. Mike Varnes (Varni; 3. Lew Woods CTrii. SR: 1. Joe Heberling (Vam); 2. Joe Gately (Han); 3. Wayne Franklin (Vam). PP: 1. lucinda Salerno (Yam); 2. Kimberly Fitzcharles (Varni. 80 EX 1. Georgie Price (Kaw). 80 AM: 1. Kevin Varnes (Vam); 2. Mike Sponseller (Han). 60: 1. Randy Shank (Kaw). 125 EX: 1. Jim Haas (KTM); 2. Mike Varnes (Vam); 3. Georgie Price (Kaw). 125 AM: 1. Mike Sponsellar (Honl; 2. Jeremy Himmelwright (Kaw); 3. Mervin Sensenig (Viii. 250 AM: 1. Dave Lesnick (Vam); 2. Ben Machamer (Vam); 3. Mike Klopp (Vii). Thoeni takes Los Banos ST By Mike Vancil LOS BANOS, CA, JUNE 28 Marty Thoeni, one of many talented flat track racers from the Salinas area, took top honors tonight in AMAlR&D EnterpriseslPepsi/SLroh's short Lrack action at Merced County Fairgrounds in Los Banos. Thoeni methodically worked his way past early leaders 10' claim the 500cc Junior class win aboard a Yamaha borrowed from David Fatland. Before the race, Gary Vincelet looked to be Thoeni's toughest competition, but Vincelet got bogged down in traffic in the first turn and couldn't work his way back 10 the front of the pack. Honda-mounted Gary Cordeiro of San Jose led the pack into turn one, but surrendered his lead when he fell exiting the second corner. 31

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