Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1980's

80: 1. Robbie Grief (yemt, 2. Tommy Hayden (y.mt, 3. Mike Meyer (Yam). 125: 1. Bart Schmulbach (K.w): 2. Scott Lamb (Y.mt, 3. Joel Barrow (Kaw). . . 200: 1. G.ryWieh (Bul); 2. Denne Wllhams(Bul): 3. John King (Suz). 250: I. Scott Lamb (y.m): 2. G.ry Wieh (Y.m): 3. Bart Schmulbach (Hen). OPEN: 1. D.vid Men_ (C-A); 2. Denne Willi.ms (Y.m); 3. Tommy Register (C-A). AM: 1. Rick Neb (Hon): 2. Roy H.rt (V.m): 3. James Hart (Yaml. SR: 1. Ch.rles Southgate (Hon): 2. Carl Meyer (Yam); 3. Robert Collier (Hon). SR B: 1. Char'" B ~ 2. MeriOn ~'3. Ken Goode. Mi 3 SUPSR:l.HarryG......Iey(HonI;2.Ron liar;. Chuck Armour (KTM). Verboort tops AlbanySX By Clay Ught ALBANY, OR, NOV. 9 Higgins stomps Foothills HS By Allen Gravitt and Patti Higgins GREENVILLE, SC, NOV. 9 Barry Higgins proved once again that "you don't get older, you get bener" as he put the roost on the competition [0 take Honda-mounted Craig Canoy completely dominated the 125cc Expert class at the Doublecross GP at Glen Helen. Canoy cans win at Glen Helen GP By David Procida SA BERNARDINO, CA, NOV. 9 The eighth round of Doublecross racing at Glen Helen was highlighted by the fast and ~ur ious riding style of Honda nder Craig Canoy. Malcolm Smith-sponsored.Canoy claimed the l25cc Expert class win aboard his HODda, beaLing Honda rider Willy Musgrave by a two-minute margin. The start of the 125cc Expert race saw Canoy jump out to the early lead ahead of Musgrave and Buddy Morgan. The three HODda-mounted riders pulled away from the rest of the Cield. As they entered the motocross ection, Canoy held a 10-second lead over Musgrave and Morgan. By .the third lap, Canoy was a1rea~y lappmg lower traffic as he steadily pulled away from second-pl~ce Musg~ave. Turning under four-mmute lap urnes on the 3.5-mile a lap course, Canoy eventuallv stretched his lead to over two min~tes on Musgrave when the dWl'kered flag flew. Morgan finished third. Results OPEN VET EX: 1. Danny Sanchez (Han); 2. Rick , Lee (Han); 3. Jim Hawkins (KTM). 250 VET EX: 1. Kinney Jones (Hon); 2. Terry DaVIS (Han); 3. Rob Shafer (Kaw). . OPEN VET AM: 1. Randall Polzin; 2. Monle ch~1 silo 28 Pnl~ (Cag); 3. Bruce Bailes (KTM). 250 VET AM: I. Alan Gerkey (Hon); 2. Chuck Du 'an (Vam); 3. Bill Seifert. ( PEN VET NOV; 1. Keith Long; 2. Jay Hanabaug~. 2,'0 VET NOV: 1. Ed Hilhcock (Vam); 2. Jonny Sage (Han); 3. David Flynt (Yam). 200 VErNOV: I. Ed Moore (Hon); 2. Dale Pickard (Vam': 3. Steve Nilles (Kaw). _ OPe VET BEG: I. Rick Glass (Han): 2. D,ck Cressy (Yam); 3. Jerry Hanson. 250 VET BEG: 1. Doug Smith (Vam): 2. Tad McWhorter (Hon); 3. Tim Morrison. WOMEN EX: 1. Karen Leitinger (Hon); 2. Tamura Tracy (Hen): 3. Sherry Lowery. WOMEN AM: 1. Susan Wioldy (KTM); 2. Sherry Fogert\ (Han); 3. Michelle Bailes (Kaw). . WO~I'N NOV: I. Kelly Maylor (Han): 2. Lon Hedstrom (Vam): 3. K.thy Jo Earp (Han). WOMEN BEG: 1. Angie Sellers (Hon): 2. Tammy Christensen (Suz). BO NOV. 1. Scan Sease (SOl): 2. Travis Campbell (Yam); 3. rim Warder. 80 BEG: " . Eric Wright; 2. Ryan Johnson; 3. Sean • Gray. 60 AM: 1 Scott Gray. 60 NOV: I Brad Chuck; 2. Cory Davis (Kaw). 60 BEG: 1 Kelly Andre; 2. Luke Stotler (Kaw). 500 EX: 1. Mike Baker (Yam); 2. Pete Murray; 3. Greg Fount8ilt. . .. 500 AM: I. Luc Deley (Hon): 2. B,II Ph,II,p: 3. Brian Schmucide (KTM). 500 NOV: I. Jeff McNeely (Hon); 2, Man johnson· 3. Damon Mann. BEG: I. Andrew Smith; 2. Rich Glass (Han): 3. Eric Godselaw (Han). 250 EX: 1. Mike Baker (Y.m): 2. Joey Tunobene (Yam); 3, Robot Rodgers (Hon). 250 AM: 1. Bill Phillips; 2. David Tayel (Vaml: 3. Charlie Gilmore (Yam), 250 NOV: 1. Andy Barth; 2. Patrick Mullis (Hon): 3. David Coulonbe, . 250 BEG: I. Frad Grosenb.ch: 2. John Dav,es: 3. James Cartmell (V.m). 125 EX: 1. Cr.ig Canoy (Hon): 2. WiliV Musgr.ve (Hon)' 3. Buddy Morg.n (Han). AM: 1. J.S. Hanson (Han): 2. Jeff David 125 IKaw); 3. Kirk William. 125 NOV: 1. Jeff Orth; 2, SIan Keller (Hon); 3. Steve Franco. 125 BEG: 1. Chris Ridgw.y: 2. Ken Hodge. 3. Mike Kern. 4-STRK EX: 1. SCot Clifton (Hon): 2, Roger Hurd (Han): 3. Wayne Myers (ATK). 4-STRK NOV: ,. Raymond Andes: 2. Mike Moshy (hon); 3. Bob Leppold. 4-STRK BEG: 1. Paul Gonzales: 2. Keith Dombroske (Hus): 3. G.ry Moore (BSA). SR EX: 1. Bill Carrr; 2, Steve Bussell; 3. Ed Duncan (Yam), SR AM: 1. John Huegel; 2. Clive Cheffins; 3. John Fr.ncis (Cag). SR NOV: 1. Ron Gomez: 2. Bruce Cornell; 3. Al Lyon. (Kaw). Menser mean at PaducahST By Karen Lewis PADUCAH, KY, OCT. 19 The WKCRA ended its racing season with short track racing in Paducah. The season finale drew 135 riders. The Open class final got underway with DenDe Williams leading the pack once they sorted things out through turns one and two. But then Scott Rothschild cooked into turn three a lillie hot and went down, taking four riders with him. Everyone made the restart with the exception of Rothchild, and David Menser made the most of the restart and nailed down the lead with a tremendous holeshot. Menser then used the cushion while everyone else stuck on the groove and he cruised in for the win over Williams, Tommy Register, Dallas Mayer and John Faulkner. Bart Schmulba h and Scott Lamb led the 125cc class final with Joel Barrow right behiDd them waiting for a mistake. That mistake almo t came on the last lap as the two front runners ran together on the back traight. Neither rider went down and Schmulback held on for a close win over Lamb. Barrow finished third with Mike Mayer fourth and Robbie Grief fifth. Gary Wielt aD.d WiIl.iams .hooked up in the ~ fmal WI~ Wlelt taking the WID over Williams. John King, Kevin Woodruf~and Brell Gale rounded out the top five. Wielt came back to lead the 250cc final but he couldn't hold off Lamb. Lamb found a line past Wielt at the halfway point and then built up a comfortable lead en route to the WIn. Wielt was second and Schmulbach took third with Chris Allen and Eric Estep finishing fourth and fifth, respectively. Results AUTO; 1. Jenny H.yden (Vam): 2. John Comp (V••m); 3. Be.u Bra.well (Vam). 65: 1. Aaron Ladd (Hen): 2. J.rred Barrow (K.w): 3. Kyle Smith (Kaw). the overall win and the series point standings lead in the third round of the SE&TRA Hare Scrambles Series, the Foothills Hare Scrambles. The win was Higgins' second straight in series competition. Approximately 85 riders competed on the very technical course laid out by Six Days competitor Randy Hawkins near Table Rock State Park. There had been four previous events here and each was plagued by rain, as was this one. The start came too soon for several riders as they missed the start. SeDior class competitor Jim Ford was one of that group. He missed his wave's start by a minute and a haH. Honda-mounted Burne Hamrick was first into the woods, followed closely by KTM rider Mitch McRee. By the time the first wave came around to the MX track portion of the course, it was ageless Higgins in the lead, followed by Husqvarnamounted Brett Tankersley. Several top contenders dropped out early in the race. Joey Hopkins got crossed up in the woods and hit two trees, and Darryl Kuenzer 'and Steve McSwain were eliminated when they suffered mecllanical problems and a fiat tire, respectively. KTM's Allen Gravitt played catch up all day after his '87 250 failed to start when he wanted it LO. Fifty-five seconds after his class left the start line the KTM fired up. Gravitt admitted 'he had suffered brain fade and had failed to warm up the bike. Higgins held off Tankersley for seven taps and then had to hold off Gravitt. Spectators started cheermg Higgins on because they wa!'lted to see him beal the "boys" agam. Approximately three miles from the end, Higgins thoughtfully allowed Gravitt to pass and Gravitt waved to thank him. That was a mistake for Gravitt immediately had a close encounter of the hurLin' kind as he kissed a tree - with his face. Gravitt quickly regained hi composure a~d rode on with a black eye, busted hp, and lacerations on the right side of his face. He mana~ed to fi~ish second overall behind wmner Hlggms and first in the AA class. Yep, he ordered a full face helmet the next day. Freewheeling Honda's Ford, who as mentioned started late, was the only rider not to be lapped by Higgins and Gravitt and he took third overall aDd first in the Senior class. Results OVERALL: I. B.rry Higgin. (KTM). JI(A; ,. Allen Gr.vitt (KTM): 2. Bren T.nker1lley (Hus): 3. Buren H.mricl< (Hon). . OPEN A; 1. Steve M.ch.c (KTM); 2, Joey Hopl"ns ~~ . 250 A: I. Andy Spencer (Hon); 2. Bren Bwrkln (KTM): 3. J,C. Purvis (Han). 200 A: I. Keith Shelton (C-A). OPEN B: ,. Dorrell Cox (Hu.); 2. Ed McCarson (Hus): 3. John Langston (V.m). 250 B; 1. Don B.xley (Hus): 2. Jack Esker: 3. Larry Knon. 200 B: 1. David Holbrook; 2. Mark Logan (K.w); 3. Scott Miller. SR A: 1. Jim FOrd (Hen): 2. George Eaddy (Hus). Kawasaki-mounted Willie Verboort scored the overall win in the day's largest class at Albany Supercross, the l25cc Junior c1as at 23 riders strong. Verboort used a 2-1

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