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lap. He came from about fifth ~si tion a'nd had first place by the thud lap. At the molO'S end the checkers were Clashed first lo Fox who ended with a 14-1 evening, but did prove to himself and others that he is tOP of the 250cc Junior class when he can avoid mistakes. Paul Midson also had a dismal first molO due lo a spill, but hung onto the rear fender of Fox lo get a second. The overall victory went to Tofft who had a 1-4 performance and Rapetti got the second place trophy for his 3-5 outing. Results PEE WEE: 1. Nicit Pappas (Yam). MINI 80 BEG: 1. ZOli Kiss (Kaw): 2. David calderon (Yam); 3. Wayne Ward. Jr (Yam). MINI 80 JR: 1. Kenny Madden (Kaw): 2. Trevor Meagher (Yam). MINI 80 INT: 1. Ray Crumb (Yam). MINI 80 EX; 1. Todd Hicks (Yam). 125 BEG: 1. Rat Gomm (Hon); 2. Chat DuBois. Jr (Yam); 3. Bill Becker (Hon). 125JR: 1. Titus Smith (Suz): 2. Ray Crumb (Yam): 3. Tyler Edwards (Hon). 125 INT: 1. Todd Hicks (Yam); 2. Jim Ricci. Jr. (Suz). 125 PRO; 1. Rick Ryan (Kaw): 2. Jeff Pestana (Yam). 250 BEG: 1. Bill Buller (Hon): 2. Eric Hawkins (Yam); 3. AI Bacon (Suz). 250JR: 1. Don Tofft(Hon): 2. Jeff Rapetti (Hon); 3. Paul Turpin (KaVil). 250 INT: 1. Ron Day (Hon); 2. Dan Sell (Hon). 250 PRO: 1. Rick Ryan (Kaw); 2. Jon Nelson (Hon). OPEN BEG: 1. Cliff Hunter (Hon): 2. Todd Reedy (Hon); 3. Mike carlton (Yam). OPEN JR: 1. Tim Boone (Hon). OPEN PRO: 1. Rick Ryan (Kaw); 2. Tony.Richards· (Kaw); 3. Jon Nelson (Hon). VET SPTS: 1. Ric Russell (Hon). VET JR: 1. Russ sears (Yam). VET MSTR: 1. Steve Lawrence (Hon); 2. Phil Douglas (Hon).. OT SPTSMN: 1. Bob Fox (Hon). OT INT: 1. Geoffrey Fox (Yam). Chandler dominates Los Banos ST By Mike Vancil LOS BANOS, CA, JULY 5 The entire racing world of motorcycles has to have heard or read about Doug Chandler, but they mayor may not know that a young and even more determined Chandler from Salinas is ready to embark upon a Professional racing career. Hard-charging Kurt Chandler put the 500cc Expert class behind him in quick order at the R &: DEnterprises promoted shoTt track today. Chandler's success was forwarned when he also handily won the heat race in which he did not enjoy a holeshot into the first corner. Coming out of the second corner he had the lead and never had to look back. In the final Chandler put his Honda into the lead and rode a picture-perfect race, never once allowing even a peek for second placer Kris Kiser. The approximate one-fifth-mile fairgrounds oval was a challenge for the inside line and mid track developed into a very hard, slippery surface while the outside line was moist and slippery. Chandler showed true maturity as he didn't seem lo have a problem negotiating the course. Other class action in the Pepsi Cola and Stroh's Beer-sponsored Series, which enjoys AMA sanction, saw Gary Vincelet ride the best race of hiS 1986involvement in flat track racing. Vincelet completely dominated the Junior final in the 500cc class. In the Junior flat the repeated stabs of pass attempts by Kevin Crowley on a Honda really kept Vincelet on the gas and on his toes. Vincelet repeatedly demonstrated that he has track savvy and used only those portions that were being sought [or by second place, challenger, Kevin Crowley. Results PEe WEE: 1. Jeff Gabhart(Yam); 2. Helder Alvernaz Jr. (Yam). MINI 60: 1. Matt Willard (Kaw). MINI 80: 1. Michelle DiSalvo (Hon). 125 NOV: 1. Charles Pettit (Yam). 250 NOV: 1. Bill Fagundes (Kaw): 2. Joe Kamm ~Ya~~ ~. K,e~ny ~89g (Xa~) .• ~ .. • ~ ~ ••• 260 JR: 1. John Costanza (Yam). SOD NOV: 1. Steve Sullenger (Yam); 2. John Rodriquez (Hon); 3. David Falland (Yam). SOD JR: 1. Gary Vincelet (Yam). SOD EX: 1. Kun Chandler (Hon); 2. Kris Kiser (Hon). - 91'1&& § HUSQVARNA CAGIVA sales' service • parts Taylor tops Steppmill SX By Angela Shannon GASTO lA, NC, JULY II The hot weather didn't stop Premier Cycle-sponsored Robbie Taylor from putting his Yamaha out front in both the 125 and 250cc Pro classes today in Steppmill. In the 125cc class, it was Taylor leading as soon as the gate dropped. He led the whole race with David Reynolds coming in second. In the 250cc class, it was Taylor once again getting the holeshot followed closely by Mark Ashworth. But after twO hard falls by Ashworth, Taylor got the opportunity lo pull away and win once again ~ith A~h worth finishing second With Bnan Justicr third. In the Senior Mini class it was Yamaha"mounted Premier Cyclesponsored Bo Shannon getting the holeshot wi th Kawasaki -mounted Jamie Hacking right behind him. A hard fall by Shannon gave Hacking the lead. Shannon got back up to second with Hacking winning_ Results PEE WEE: 1. Willie Ables (Kaw); 2. Conn Maso (Kaw); 3. Chris Pene (Hon). MINI JR: 1. D.F. Bowen (Kaw); 2. Bo Shannon (Yam); 3. Gran Jefferson (Kaw)_ MINI SR: 1. Jamie Hacking (Kaw); 2. Bo Shannon (yam); 3. Dale Jackson (Kaw). 125 NOV: 1. Roben Owens (Hon): 2. Jeff Jefferson (Suz); 3. Tony Bridges (Hon). 125 AM: 1. Warren Robinson (Hon); 2. Allen Barnes (Yam); 3. Cooter McClure (Kaw). . 125 PRO: 1. Robbie Taylor (Yam); 2. DaVid Reynolds ISuz); 3. Tommy Rios (Yam). 250 AM: 1. Bobby Gilben (Hon); 2. Phil Celdwell (Hon); 3. William Howell (Kaw). 250 PRO: 1. Robbie Taylor (Yam): 2. Mark Ashwonh (Yam): 3. Brian Justice (Hon). . ENDURO: 1. Lester Nonon (Yam); 2. Randy Richardson (Yam): 3. Kevin Hudson IYam). • i ~ ~ ~ AA. your f8V0rite ...... or call: (7141 947-7911 Writ8: P.O. 80. 9678, om.rio. CA 91781 ~ The NO FATIGUE Grips from BAJA PRODUCTS "' ~ High·Density, Shock Absorbing Foam with Extra Hand Space means More Comfort and Safety. • j • • • • • ~ ~ Highest Quality Grips. 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