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Johnston crowned SERA Champion SPECTRO OILS By Karen Kemp NEW ORLEANS, LA, JA .17 Husky rider Gary Johnston was for the third year in a row crowned overall champion at the Southern Enduro Riders Association awards banquet. Johnston received a standing ovation from the crowd of 250 as he again received a Husky fremme Husqvarna Motorcycle Company. The banquet was held at the Holiday Inn Holidome. A motorcycle show was held around the indoor pool and garden area. Husqvarna, Cagiva, Kawasaki, Honda, KTM, Yamaha and Can-Am were all reptesented and had bikes on display. National Enduro Champion Terry Cunningham was on hand at the Husky display and National Enduro ISDE rider Jeff Fredette was on hand at the Kawasaki display to talk to guests and answer questions. The AMAIDistrict 19-sanClioned SERA Enduro Series consisted of 13 excellent events in 1986. Members of the SERA organization decided this past year to vote on the "Best Enduro of the Year" to be announced at the awards banquet. The Louisiana Trail Riders Associa tion was honored to receive the award for their 1986 Great Piney Woods Enduro. The Central Mississippi Enduro Team placed second in the voting. Top 20 and class willners received' SERA helmets. Second and third place class finishers along with the top 40 riders received personalized plaques. TOP 10: 1. Gary Johnston (392); 2. Jeff Plunkett (370); 3. Nolan Knight (367); LLlwight Rudder (364); 5. Will Gilbert (313); 6. Jerry Pea"" (312); 7. Jonny Kemp (295); 8. Michael Corlett (290); 9. Kelly Crenshaw (285); 10. Gary Copaland (269). OVERALL; 1. Gary Johnston. AA EX: 1. Gary Johnston (44); 2. Jeff Plunkett (29); 3. Dwight Rudder (28). 200 EX; 1. Kelly Crenshaw (45); 2. Jonny Kemp (41); 3. 8rian Berthelot (24). 250 EX: 1. Nolan Knight (50); 2. Ed Whatley (28); 3. Micky Young (26). OPEN EX: 1. Jerry Peavy (39); 2. Fitl Miller (30); 3. Tim Singleton (25). OPEN EX INT: 1. Michael Corlett (44); 2. Gary Goff (37); 3. Marion Whatley (24). SR EX: 1. Don Knight (46); 2. Ed Gilbert (38); 3. Robert Rockco (31). SR B; 1. Kerry Mackenroth (39); 2. Ralph Statom (36); 3. Steve Hudson (29). 100 B: 1. Garrett McKey (39); 2. Scott Watkins (36); 3. Corey Martin (27). 125 B; 1. Michael Pitts (43); 2. Todd Singleton (40); 3. Leslie Slay (32). 2ooB; ,. Orland Frey (47); 2. James Winn(39); 3. Nelsq Hunt (18). 250 B: 1. Mark Dunaway (46); 2. Kerry Wisdon (17); 3. Jeff Wilkes (15). OPEN B; ,. John Benoit (43); 2. Ricky Fryer (41); 3. Buddy Pierce (27). 200 INTB: 1. Mike cantrell (43); 2. Pat Jones (20); 3. Jim tee (20). OPEN INT B: 1. Kevin Campbell (37); 2. Brucelrby (31); 3. Bubbe Brant (30). SUPSR; 1. Jerry Harpole(41); 2. Oickie Hual (38); 3. (TIE) Marion Walton/George Hoffer (25). JR: 1. Matthew Rayborn (47); 2. John May. Jr. (35); 3. John Schidlmier (291. WOMEN; ,. Gwen Bailey (48); 2. Karen Kemp (42); 3. Kim Berthelot (34). A CLUB: 1. C.M.E.T. B CLUB: ,. N.O.EA MIll I ... HCTIONID $63,00'0 Total Prize Money ARVIN, CA, JAN. 25 Roger Thompson led a field of local riders and some Camel Pro Series competitiors to score two class victories at the first race in Smoke and Roar Racing's TT 'series at White Wolf Raceway. Thompson topped the Pro class with a last lap pass, stealing the win from Fran Brown. Chris Cannon was the fast quali~ fier for the day aboard his Shell Yamaha and he led the field into turn '''NeTIOHIO Saturday & Sunday, February 14 & 15, 1987 AMA Regional Half Mile Florida State Fairgrounds Tampa, Florida Gates Open Noon - Practice 1:00 p.m. Race 4:00 p.m. Tickets: Adults $10.00 - Children 7-13 $5.00 Under 7 Free Pit Admission $16.00 Friday, February 27, 1987 AMA Eastern Regional Half Mile Jax Speedway - .Jacksonville Jacksonville, Florida Gates Open 4:00 p.m. - Qualifying 7:00 p.m. Race 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $10.00 - Youth $5.00Children Under 6 Free Saturday, February 28, 1987 AMA Eastern Regional Half Mile Vol usia County Speedway Barbervill.e, Florida Practice 3:00 p.m. - Race 7:00 p.m. Tickets: Adults Adv. $8.00, At Gate $10.00Children $2.00 The track promoters are sponsoring a $10,000 point fund for these dirt ·track races. Points will be distributed on the same basis as the Camel Pro Series. Ten riders will share in the point fund. For information on the Wiseco/Spectro Daytona Dirt Track Series, call (904) 253-6711 and ask for "Daytona Dirt Track Series" or write: Wiseco/Spectro Dirt Track Series, P.o. Box 500, Daytona Beach, FL 32015. Sunday, March 1, 1987 Daytona Busch Half Mile Volusia County Speedway Gates Open 9:00 a.m. - Race 2:00 p.m. Tickets: Adults Adv. $8.00, At Gate $10.00 Thursday, Friday & Saturday, Ma[ch 4, 5 & 6, 1987 Junior/Expert Short Track Memorial Stadium Daytona Beach, Florida Gates Open 6:00 p.m. - Race 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $10.00 Each Night These events kick off the '87 AMA Eastern Regional Dirt Track Series and will pay regional AMA points. Plan now for some of the most exciting racing of Daytona Motorcycle Week '87. Thompson takes White Wolf TT By George Cuda MIll Florida Winter AM Series CMC Golden State Nationals OVERALL SERIES CHAMPIONS Round Four, Marysville, CA S5ee 7-11 EZRA LUSK S5ee 12-15 JOHN KITSCH 125ee A KENNY KIZZAR SOee Jr. 9-11 1st JASON CARROLL SOee Int. 12-16 1st DANNY ULVEN 125ee Jr. Diy. II 1st MARK EASLEY 125ee Int. Div. I 1st PAUL VLACH 125ee Int. Diy. II 1st CHAD PEDERSON 250ee Int. Diy. I 1st PAUL VLACH "Remember P J 1. The only ()ne you'll ever need in 1987"1.~:.-....~WI-U Ask for PJI, the exact hi-performance blend of oils and lubricants that factory race teams use.