Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1980's

~ 1 m c.o 00 0') ~ C'I ... Q.) ..0 8 James Shubzda negotiates a tum in the Wichita Falls Police Rodeo. Q.) ~ 0 Z Yamaha-mounted Mike Dye holeshot the second 250cc Novice moto at Oklahoma's Ponca City. Dye won both motos to claim the overall. Yenzerdid himself one beller at the start of the second moto; third after rounding turn one, Yenzer set after and passed Thienes and Palumbo for the top position by lap three. From then on, Yenzer maintained his lead for his second win of the day with Meshkoff finishing second ahead of Roberts, Di4son and Thienes. Results MINI BEG: 1. OMn Silvera (KIIw~ 2. G.-g _ I i (Y.ml; 3. Tim 0 ...... (Suz). MINI NOV: 1. Mille Otstermenn (Hanl. 125 BEG: 1. Richerd ~ (K8wI; 2. S _ John-. (Han~ 3. Joe Grouo (l(ewl· 125 NOV: 1. Richerd ~ (Yem~ 2. Johnny Ilonecci (Suz); 3. Milce c.rr (Hon). 125 PRO: 1. Keith W i l l i _ (Y.m~ 2. _ Den' (I(ew). 2=G: 1. Jeff Smilh (Hant 2. Mike Otwell; 3. Calr.... Joh.-n (y.m). 250 NOV: 1. Scott V..... (Han~ 2. JKk-.m (Hant 3. John ~ fHon~ 250 M: 1. Scott McOonough (Hant 2. Cliff W.II. (Han~ 3. Mille TerlUngIon (I(ew). 250 PRO: 1. Lence Gorton (KIIwt 2. thud< Whitmore (Suzl; 3. Mere Johnson (Suz). OPEN BEG: 1. Glenn Pillsbury (Mon); 2. Bri.n Hryciw (Hont 3. Bill BI~. (Hanl. VET JR: 1. KIInneth HocIgegn (y.mt 2. Skip Skinner (y.m); 3. Fred K11lmick. \lET INT: 1. Robert Cook. (Hon); 2. Micheel R. LengNNfHonl. VET SR: 1. Ru.. O.rnell (Suz); 2. Don Wilborn (y.ml· Stout top COp in Wichita Falls Rodeo By Frank Harrison WICHITA FALLS, TX, ocr. 5 David Stout, the Chief Training Officer of the Wichita Falls Police Department, defeated all challengers at the 2nd Annual 30 Wichita Falls Police Rodeo. Stout, the winner of the first event last year as well as another in Irving this year, posted a winning time of I;24.22 over the difficult rainswept, snake-like course through pylon cones. Thirty of Texas' finest motorcycle officers negotiated the courSe for a three-heat average during six hours of constant light rain on the brand new slick asphalt parking lot of Sikes Center Mall. A large group of Oklahoma patrolmen was notably "bsent due to severe flooding in their state. The start of the course was titled L.A. Pullout, a sharp 180" turn to enter a flat 90" between narrow cones; then the Slow Cone Weave or zig-zag with a drag race to obstacle number three, shaped like a cross class the Intersection - the officer enters the cross, makes three tight 1800 turns and exits the same point of entry. Next,- the snake-like Offset Colle Weave and another drag race to the Double 1160" Trap; a serpentine curve and the final run to the Boardwalk ride over a very slick 2O-foot two-inch by eight-inch board to the f·inish. Points were added in seconds each time a foot touched the ground, each time a cone was touched or turned over and 25 points added for not completing a section. There were more than a few bruised safety guards and scallered cones on the rain slick surface. Active police rider experience varied from less than six months to more than six years; even the slower riders pe.rformed on their full dress bikes with skill that would ~ake some experienced trails riders envious. Results FINAL: 1. o.vid Stout; 2. Williem _ I ; 3. Ben Boundll. Stephenson rules Ponca City MX By Jenny Bayles PONCA CITY, OK. ocr. PEE WEE: 1. Sh.wn M.nn (y.m): 2. Eli Slater IVam1;.3. Darrictl c.rpanter (Yam), SO BEG: 1. Scott C.rtrall (Suz); 2. Tom Moo!< Jr. (Kaw): 3. John Rickal(Hon). OVER 30: 1. Roberty Raynard (Mon): 2. Ronni. Cue (Vam); 3. Mark G.las. OVER 25: 1. Jim Vaugh (Kawl; 2. Bud Sheppard: 3. Jim Flechall (V.m). MINI MINI: 1. Robbie Raynard (KIIw); 2. Robbia Skagg. (KIIwt 3. Shawn M.nn (Hon), BEG: 1. K.vin Kolbe (Su~ 2. Brad Smilh fKaw~ 3. Brian Brace (Vaml. MINI SR: 1. Trey Owen. IKawl; 2. Eddie Jone. (Kawt 3. Ron Ainsworth (l(ewl. 125 NOV: 1. J.D. W.lker (y.mt 2. Arvin _m.n (Han); 3. Geoff Wooldridge (Kaw). 125M: 1. Jason Owens (Kaw~ 2. Jon G.rner IKawt 3. Kirk _ (Hon). 125 EX: 1. Danny Slephenson (Kaw); 2. Danni. 08ft (Hont 3. Rick Kirk (Suz). MINI STK: 1. Trey Owen. IKllwt 2. Oon Ain.wont> (l(ewl; 3. Derrick Willis (I(ew~ MINI JR: 1. _ Reynard (Kaw). MINI INT: 1. Jared H.mby (Han); 2. Chris Leas (Y.mt 3. Rudy _ (I(ew). 250 NOV: 1. Mike Dye (Hon); 2. Jaet< Dalay (Hon~ 3. Truitt Rogera (Suz). 250M: 1. OougGray(KawI; 2. ClinlJones(Hon~ 3. _ Brill (Yaml. 250 EX: 1. Denny Slephen-. (Kaw); 2. Denni. 08ft (Hon~ 3. W_rin Smith (y.m). OPEN: L Jim V.ughn (Kaw); 2. Lence NolIicI1 (Kaw); 3. Jim FI8lch.1I (y.m). 19 Kawasaki-mounted Denny Stephenson used excellent weather and dry track cooditions to sweep all four motos of the 125 and 250cc Pro classes at Ponca City. First-moLO action in the 250cc class saw Honda-mounted Dennis Daft nabbing the holeshot and leading for two laps. Daft slowed over a series of double jumps allowing Stephenson to capture the lead and mOLOr on to a safe win with Daft trailing for second. A battle for third saw Yamahariders Wisperin Smith and Rick Kirk fight with Honda-moumed Steve Bayles, with Bayles getting the edge at the flag; Smith look fourth and Kirk finished fifth. The second moto saw Stephenson holeshot with Smith, Daft, and Bayles in LOW. Bayles quickly moved past Daft, but while attempting to pass Smith. a midair collision resulted in Bayles going through the banners and Smith barely recovering for second. Daft reeled in Smith and shadowed him the entire moto, but was unable to overtake him. Stephenson motored to another Dawless moLO Will. Results Action in the 250cc Novice moras provided some of the most exciting action of the day. Whoops and dou_ ~Ie jump sections crea ted I rouble for tfie riders and non-stop action for spectators. Yamaha's Mike Dye conquered the doubles, giving him a commanding Jead in both moLOS LO win the overall. Jack Delay and Truitt Rogers battled for second and third place honors, with Yamaha-mounted Ronnie Cue riding in his first-ever MX race and finishing fourth overall. Yuros doubles S.I.R. GOldStarMX By Jay Marcell KENT, WA, ocr. 12 Trevor Yuros'did a double take, today, at the final round of the Seattle International Raceway Gold Star MX Series. Yuros pocketed the dough in both the 125 and 250cc Pro classes. In the 125cc Pro race, Yamaha rider Scott Steffy grabbed the holeshot over Yuros, Scott Grimm, David Bailey and Sean Galbraith. At the halfway point, Grimm began to fade back from Yuros, who started pressuring the leader Steffy. A few laps later, Yuros snuck by Steffy taking over the lead and eventual win. Round two went a little easier for Yuros. After grabbing the holeshot. Yuros lead the pack throughout the moLO, despite heavy-duty pressuring by Steffy. However, Steffy couldn't find the hot line and had to settle for second behind winner Yuros. In the 250cc Expert class, Danny Bullock nailed the holeshot ahead of Chris Moritz, Ruben Springman and Lance Smail. Moritz took over the lead while Smail moved into second. Smail chased Moritz for the next couple of laps before slipping into the lead. But Smail's lead didn't last long when the rear shock on his Kawasaki blew. Working his way up through the pack, Honda rider Brent Battin found his way into second and then the lead after Smail dropped out. Springman took second followed by Bob Nietfield, Moritz and Bullock. The start of the second moLO saw Smail grab the holeshot ahea<:I of Mike Huber, Nietfield, Bullock and John Hodges. Smail pulled out to a commanding lead over Nietfield. At the finish, it was Smail taking the win over Nietfield, Bullock and Huber. Neitfield wound up with the overall ahead of Springman and Bullock. Results PEE WEE: 1. Tory Howard (Vam): 2. Bren Boehm (Hon); 3. Jason Hong (Hon). SO BEG, 1. Scon Ontry (KIIw); 2. Jeff Backu8 (Kaw~ 3. Cy Mona (Kew). eo NOV: 1. Brllclley Boehm (Kaw). eo INT: 1. Zeck Taylor (Kaw); 2. Brandon _ -(Kaw). SO BEG: 1. Brett. B _ (Kawl; 2. Cory Cl..... (Kaw); 3. Brett lindley. SO NOV: 1. Joe IletYecchio (Suz); 2. Mike Koehn (KIIwt 3. Juatin Homan (Y.ml. SOINT: 1. RobB..-; 2. RoeIT.pia; 3. Tara - ' i ..... (KIIwl. 125 NOV: 1. Darin Moil.nen (KIIw); 2. Brett Norria (Y.mt 3. Alex liptack (Y.ml. 125 INT: 1. Tom (KIIw1; 2. J. Whi...... (Y.m); 3. Jim Caltet (Suz). 125 EX: 1. Lence S....i1 (Kaw); 2. Rick Ha..... (Hant; 3. Jamie Richartl80n lHonl. 125 PRO: 1. T..- Vuroa: 2. Scott Sl8ffy (Yamt 3. 08vid Beiley (y.ml. 250 NOV: 1. Darrick Sinlal; 2. Scol Brown (UM); 3. Dave _ick. . 250 INT: 1. Jeff Jac:ob8on (Y.mt 2. Ron Heath (Y.m); 3. Erick KnudMn. 250 EX: 1. Bob NielIietcI; 2. Ruben Springman; 3. O.nny Bullock. 250 PRO: 1. Trevor Vuros; 2. Bill Weiland (Han); 3. Darrell Mart.n•. OPEN NOV: 1. John Hribar; 2. Bran K11l1berg; 3. Kevin Ferrow. 'OPEN INT: 1. Randy McAllill8r: 2. Kan Worltman (Hon~ 3. Norm Endera(KIIw). OPEN EX: 1. _ Tr_U; 2. O.nny Bullock (Hon); 3. SI..e Hamb8rgh. OPEN PRO: 1. Ron W.llace (Honl. YTH: 1. Ron W.llace; 2. John Hodga. (Hont 3. Lance M.rahall. OTH INT: 1. Randy McAllister; 2. Slave Taylor (Yam); 3. Doug Wilka (Suz). OTH EX: 1. Kan Workman (Honl; 2. Eugene Tom (H-O~ 3. Greg Swilling (V.m). OT INT: 1. Ouene Kibby; 2. Tom Leslay (Y.m~ 3. Lou Collins. OT EX: 1. Bob Harrison. er- Ross Downs MX win to Upshaw By Ter;., Cordray COLLEYVILLE, TX, ocr. 17 Jason Upshaw continued his dominance of Friday night Expert action at Ross Downs MX. Honda-mourned Upshaw again beat an extremely talented field to take the overaJl win, his fourth in the last five weeks. Dennis Hawthorne, the only one to beat Upshaw recently tried to outhorsepower everyone on a 500cc Kawasaki but had to settle for second overall. Hawthorne seemed vinuaJly unbeatable at Ross Downs last season but he has finished second LO Upshaw in three of their last four meetings. Oklahoma City's Clay Hoenshell never makes the long trip without his presence being felt. Hoenshell stalked Hawthorne and passed him on the last lap, to win the first moto. Clay could never get closer than third in the second moto and finished third overall. Despite his pre-race confidence. Upshaw found himself on-me-spot

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