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Scott USA and Hi-Point. Gear Racewear presented the winner of each class with a jacket. Door prizes were donated by Park Inn Motel, Pizza Hut, Diamondback Raceway and Gatorback Cycle Park. Bobby West of Super ports said, "The riders who participated in the series put forth a great deal of effort. Each week saw new riders at sign-up; a definite sign that motocross is alive and kicking in Florida." series. Greer noted that the banquet attendance was up almost 75% since the start of the series three years ago and that the allendance at some tracks had increased 100% due to the series. He thanked the event organizer for the. support and the conscientious effort they gave in helping make thi a successful series by putting on quality races. Greer also attributed the uccess of the series to the fact stated in the series mOllO of "Formed for Riders by Rider ." The highlight of the evening wa the allendance of two nationally recognized gue t . Can-Am' Product Manager and four time uper enior National Hare crambles Champion Jeff Smith made the trip from Minnesota to be the guest peaker. Smith shared some of his personal experiences encountered during the heat of competition that kept the attention of all and had many holding their sides in laughter. He also educated the audience to the £act that, althougb they might think he spoke with an accent, he spoke "perfe€t English." Husqvarna's newly crowned Na.tional Hare Scrambles Champion Mark Hyde was also on hand. Hyde stressed the relationship between a state series and a national series in helping a rider to develop riding skills. He also acknow ledged the important role that the pit crew plays in a rider's success. After the banquet. both stayed on hand for hours after the banquet until the last question wa asked and the last autograph was signed. Results Results ,......, ,......, >- ~ or XR to CR ~ ;.., .0 V ~ • Class winners from the SuperSports Florida Gold Cup Series display their trophies at the series banquet. 1986 PRICES & FREE DEUVERY To Any Florida Winter AM or Florid8 February Seri•• MX Race The NEW Cycle Shuttle· 16' fiJilJ:t.1" r - .=a~~ UI. - alnce 15175 _ ...., ==:::.=.=.--==--- J ............. ~ s. ~""",,""""'CIIMI"" I. "'-d ...... a.-.... 7...... _ . . ..,.., ." ... ......... ..., _ _ .... .... orc-.tor ,..."..COl.OIlI ~ CMAIIIOT~~ ~~ -c..i.CN-OW-.f. . . . U617 , ..,J-a56-M01 GENUINE HONDA PARTS AS CLOSE AS YOUR TELEPHONE one in the Pro class main even't, followed by Bobby Burns, Larry Earhan and Charlie Junkermair. Cannon held the lead until he slipped ff the groove, lelling Brown take over the top spot. Brown looked to be on his way to an easy win, but with three laps to go Thompson had raced up through the pack and began challenging Brown for the lead. On the final lap Thompson was right on Brown' rear fender and two turns before the fini h Thompson came up under Brown as they began to head down the back straight. As both riders entered the tight left hander at the end of the straight, ,Brown stalled his engine and Thompson slid by for the win. Earhan came in with se ond and Junkermair cros ed the line in third. Gary Ferravanti was fast in the. Mini class. He took home first pIa e honors, while in the Big Boy Mini class Brian Alexander beat out John Killian for the top spot. In the 500cc Expen cia Thompson took his "play bike" out on the track and blew by Earhan for the victory. Bill Bartels rounded out the tOP three spots. MINI: 1 Gary Ferravanti; 2. Alben Garcia; 3. John Muphee. 1. Brian Alexander; 2. John Killian. 250: 1. Oav. Alexander; 2. Brian Alexander; 3. Terry Maves. , nIa,l0-5 OPEN .' Tuesda,· Frida, 10-7 500 NOV: 1. Mike Wayan; 2. James Keeler; 3. Don Mebler 500 JR: 1. Dave Urquhart; 2. John Killian; 3. A.J. Killian. 500 EX: 1. Roger Thompson; 2. Larry Earhart; 3. Bill Bartels OPEN: 1. Bob Gunn; 2. Mark Andrews; 3. Phillip Smith. VET: 1. Dave Alexander; 2. Oon Binder; 3. Terry Maves. PRO: 1. Roger Thompson; 2. Larry Earhart; 3. Charlie Junkermair. Gold Cup Series banquet e\S • PanIS • cnaps. etC, Full street l8lI\ttel5: Jact< CATALOGUE: $3.00 Vanson Leathers, Inc. 58 Thayer St., Boston. MA 02118 (617) 426-3907 • (800) 343-2124 Got en opinion? Write e letter to tho edttor! ~.1'~!!::! HONDA KAWASAKI, _ 26 958 Nonh Maclay, San Fernando, CA (818) 365-6827 125 A: 1. Glenn Somerville (Hon); 2. Harold Mat- thews (Yam); 3. Gary Paul (Kawl. 125 B~ 1. Marcus Pedrero (Hon); 2. Danny Zullo (Yaml; 3. Todd Gardner (Han). . 125 c: 1. Mike Jones (Han); 2. Jack Steele (Han); 3. Mike Jones (Kaw). 250 A: 1. John Reinholl (Honl; 2. Jon McCabe (Han); 3. Alan Crum (Han). 250 B: 1. Tim Denardis (Yam); 2. Leonard Leggen (Hon); 3. Robert Phillip (Han). 250 c: 1. Donald Mays (Han); 2. Robert Somerville (Han); 3. Bill Wa11tins (Han). 500 A: 1. Jon McCabe (Han); 2. Alan Crum (Han); 3. Pat Post (Yam). 500 B: 1. Jimmy Swanson (Yam); 2. Dejlfl Dyess (Yam); 3. Rick Perry (Yaml. +25: 1, Pat Post (Yaml; 2. Sleven Rejda (Yam); 3. Kevin Seidl (Yem). SRS 30+: 1. Donald Leddy (Yam); 2. David Brown (Yam); 3. David Indiveri (Yaml. Results BIG BOY MINI: 65 (7-11): 1. Jason Sybert lKaw); 2. Edward Ray (Kaw); 3. Kim Sybert IKaw). 85 (7-11): 1. Chris 8rown (Kaw); 2. Edward Ray (Kawl; 3. Steven Eller (Han). 85 (12-15): 1. Daryl Youngblood (Yam); 2. Sean Sme_r (Yam); 3. Derek Youngblood (Yam). By Athie Sanders GAINESVILLE, FL, DEC. 26 WorldSports played host to participants' and friends of the 1986 Florida State Championship Gold Cup Series at the Holiday Inn West Banquet Hall. Pat Post, winner of the 2S-Plus class, received his 10th consecutive State Championship Award. Jason Sybert, Chris Brown, Daryl Youngblood. Glenn Somerville, Marcus Pedrero, Mike Jones, John Reinholt, Tim Denardis, Donald Mays, Donald Leddy, Jon McCabeand Jimmy Swanson also took top honors in their respective classes. Sponsors for the series were Wiseco, OVERALL: 1. David White; 2. R.J. Faddis; 3. Paul Norris. 100: 1. Billy Cox; 2. George Greer: 3. Jason Gulley. 125 FEMALE: 1. Beny Cusumano. 125: 1. Jeff Taylor. 2. Derek Kut~her; 3. Gil Griggs. 200: 1. Ricky Hilton; 2. Rick Pino; 3. Mark Beggs. 250: 1. Roland King; 2. Bricky Hughes; 3. Marty Hensley. OPEN: 1. R.J. Faddis; 2. Paul Norrris; 3. Mark Maddox. SR: 1. Gary Halch; 2. Greham Kenan; 3. Mike Hall. 55: 1. BiIl'Edmundson; 2. Stan Norris; 3. Sherlie Co><. 4-STRK: 1. Keith eol< 2. David Newton; 3. Chris Main. AAMRRhosts annual banquet By Joe McKay WEST PALM BEACH, FL, JAN. to VCHSShare scrambles banquet By Rider Writer WILLIAMSBURG, VA, JAN. 10 The 1986 Virginia Championship Hare Scrambles Series came to a formal close with a candlelight dinner at the Fort Magruder Inn and Conference Center. The house was packed as riders from three states attended. The evening topped a season that saw 14 races 'at II different tracks situated from the rocky mountains in the west to the tightly wooded Oatlands in the east. After John Baird gave the- invocation and the stylish buffet dinner had been served, the lights were lowered and the meat of the evening began. Series President Rick Pino greeted the riders and their families and expressed his appreciation for the support they had gjven the series. After introducing each race promoter, Pino introduced several s'pecial guests including RockylTucker representative Tom Bartlett, Texaco Marketing & Refining representative Gary Hatch and Malcolm Smith representative Debbie Bartlett. Series Coordinator George Greer acted as the Master of Ceremonies and gave a historical review of the The American Association of Motorcycle Road Racers representing the southeastern region, got together to honor their champions tonight. This was the last get together for AAMRR. The organi2ation has closed its doors because of the high cost of insurance they have to pay per event. Steve Ross the president of the organization came down from Connecuticut to give a speech and personaJIy thank everyone for the support given him and promoter Henry DeCouw in the past three years. Roger Edmondson of the AMA followed up with a speech welcoming everyone to the Championship Cup Series, which will fill the void left by the departing AAMRR. Henry DeGouw presented the awards right after dinner starting oU with "Team Miami Vice" getting the Endurance Overall Champion hip and Class One honors. Steve Telder and Thomas Stevens won four of the six races at Moroso. Telder and Stevens are taking winning combinations on the road this year and running in National endur.mce races. Rick Miller won the Production . Two Championship with the highest amount of points scored by any other sprint riders. Greg Esser captured the Formual Two honors and had the second highest points accrued. Rick Shaw grabbed the Formula