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~ ~ 1985 Yamaha .. ~ ....... RZSOORN Immediate Delivery w. _ _ - . . . 52,895.00 t" 00 0') 1987 TZR2S0s F8CtDry Ibc:e R ' "_ . , .s_ .. F............... _ Extre....., LInoItecI SappIJ Call For Price. M_.c...... VIse _pted • 011'" cIepMIts ~Ki=t iI'Im.~ 3303 Wilkor _ . W_r. Olllll" law 389 5 minutes from Detroit Bob Vbema (21 VI fought off challenges for most of the race to score the wi'n in the Open class at the Milwaukee County Winterval Ice Races. Info: 519/966-6035 Ask For Bruce or Randy VET: 1. Otis Chapman (Vam). 125 NOV: 1. Mike Armbrister (Hon). MINI: 1. Andre Pene (Hon). OPEN AM: 1. Scott Parkar (Yam). 125 AM: 1. Phillip Garriti. (Kaw). Barry dominates FGPRA opener By Jack Roe Dlltributo,. or D_e,. c.J1 for product (213)946-3581 BEACH SPORTCYCLES 8Husqvama New '86 Cqiya A1lmna &SO ••••.. $3395 New '86 CaIfn A11azurra &SO 55 . .• *3695 New '86 ....,... 430 IE•....... $2895 New '84 1111I"'• • 500 XC. .. . . . .. $1995 '8411111qyama 500 TC m95 - ..... _._--,,-1dI,-....-.. •' - - . e J I = trI DIIyt-. Stop by during Speedweekl fIII!P Mil. tlrt tI.... lllIIIIop Il990 ~ CoIIIpelIlIn PrIces! Kl40 ups DAILY . 1127 AWnt Ki.. SL (SR258~ Coo... Florill. 32922 ~-- (305) 631-5571-_..1 I Cycle News readers.•• the first to know! .""'----- A& LSUZUKI Sales. Service. Parts M-Star .Dealer 5204 N. Rosemead. Temple City. CA 91776 (818) 287-9787 GAINESVILLE, FL, FEB. I A large crowd and perfect weather set the tone for the Florida Gran Prix Rider's Association's 1987 season opener at Gainesville Raceway. The Endurance race had 37 entries and Glen Barry on his HRC Honda 750cc Superbike and the GSXRIlOOs o[ Jerry Cook, Danny Hyatt, Rick Herndon and Danny Roberts quickly established their superiority over the rest of the field. Cook and Barry battled [or the lead [or several laps but the horsepower advantage o[ the GSXR allowed Cook to put a 30second lead on Barry. However, Cook was forced to retire after going through a set of [rant brake pads about two-thirds through the race. Barry had clear sailing for the rest of the race and finished first overall well ahead of the rest of the riders. Herndon finished second overall with third going to Wink Price on a Yamaha FZ750. Barry also won the Cafe 4 event as he led from start to finish. There were also strong performances by Bruce Osborn and Danny Hyatt on Suzuki GSXR750s good for second and third places. The closest contest o[ the day developed between Glenn Perry and Dave Robichaux both the Cafe 3 and G.P. 3 events. In both races, Perry and Robichaux were usually inches apart fighting [or the lead. Although Robichaux made Perry work hard for it, Perry lead the G.P. 3 feature from beginning to end. in Results LT250R 'T"'SPECIAL . WHir'. I~I=~ . Azu... CA91702 8UZUKI. (818) 334-1288 ENDURANCE: 1. G. Barry (Hon): 2. R. Herndon (Suz): 3. W. Price (Vam). ENDURANCE 1: 1. S. Pickens (Suz); 2. T. Foster (Cal); 3. R. Costa (Hon). ENDURANCE 2: 1. B. Brooks (Yam); 2. T. Phipps (Hon); 3. M. Spradlin (Yam). ENDURANCE 3: 1.. G. Perry (Kaw); 2. E. Kelley (Vam); 3. D. Robichaux (Vam). ENDURANCE 4: 1. G. Barry (Hon); 2. W. Price (Vam); 3. P. Schwemmer (Suz). ENDURANCE 5: 1. R. Herndon (Suz); 2. D. Robens (Suz); 3. K. Orwick/J. Oppa (Kaw). PROD 1 NOV: 1. T. Foster (Cag). PROD 2 NOV: 1. T. Phipps (Hon). PROD 3 NOV: 1. D. Hand (Due); 2. T. Paige (Kaw). PROD 4 NOV: 1. B. Brooks (Yam): 2. J. Roe (Suz); 3. S. case (Suz). CAFE 1 EX: 1. S. Pickens (Suz); 2. E. Culbertson (Due). CAFE 1 NOV: 1. B. Vitt (Yam). CAFE 2 EX: 1. G. Barry (Yam). CAFE 2 NOV: 1. M. Spedlin (Vam); 2. B. Brooks (Vam); 3. M. OrOSI (Hon). CAFE 3 EX: 1. D. Robichaux (Vam); 2. G. Perry (Kaw); 3. E. Kelley (Vam). CAFE 3 NOV: 1. L. Murdock (Vam); 2. D. Hand (Duc); 3. R. Kerr (Yam). CAFE 4 EX: 1. G. Barry(Hon): 2. B. O_rn (Suz); 3. D. Hyatt (Sud. . CAFE 4 NOV: 1. R. Rhodes (Suz); 2.. 1, '1oe (Suz); 3. J. Cardinale. CAFE 5 EX: 1. D. Hyatt (Suz); 2. D. Roberts (Suz); 3. R. Herndon (Suz). GP 1 EX: 1. E. Culbertson (Duc). GP 3 EX: 1. G. Perry (Kaw); 2. D. Robichaux (Vam); 3. R. Herndon (Hon). GP 3 NOV: 1. M. Drost (Hon); 2. D. Batson (Kaw); 3. M. Wallace (Vam). GP 4 EX: 1. G. Barry (Hon); 2. J. Cook (Suz); 3. D. Roberts (Suz). GP 4 NOV: 1. J. Roe (Suz); 2. R. Rhodes (Suz). BOTT EX: 1. D. Williams (Nor); 2. P. Schwemmer (Hon). BOTT NOV: 1. D. Hand (Duc); 2. S. Keyes (Nor); 3. J. Williams (Kaw). VI NT NOV: 1. S. Keyes (Nor); 2. A. Blumenhoffar (BMW); 3. H. Huber (Hon). Grubers slick on Milwaukee ice By Gordon Lunde and pulled away for the win. Syverson repassed Grasty to take second and Grasty held on for third. Don Waldbusser led Erick Gruber and brother Mark Gruber through the first lap of the 250cc Pro class final. Erick Gruber bobbled in turn three, letting Mark past into second. Mark then pushed Waldbusser the rest of the race trying inside and outside lines to rio avail. Waldbusser took the checkers first, leaving the Gruber brothers to decide the top three with Erick getting by on the last lap for second. Swatschenco returned in the Open Amateur final to duel with Mosetick and Norm Gruber, father of Mark and Erick Gruber, for top honors. The leaders pulled away with Mosetick getting by through turn four but she was then repassed at the line and' the white flag. Swatschenco held on for the win with Mosetick close behind. Gruber battled and held off Ed . Michel for third. Wisconsin 125cc Dirt Track Champion, Bab Ybema pulled of[ the win in the Open Pro class after a fierce race with the Gruber brothers and Don Waldbusser. Waldbusser held second until late in the race when Mark Gruber got by and then Erick Gruber passed, making the top three rider's all ROlaX-mounted. The Grubers quest for a win was not over. Norm Gruber took off to a quick lead in the Senior final, leading all way to the checkers. The riders opened up and there were never any serious challenges [or the lead. Glenn Salpaka took second, [allowed by Rick Flament in third. Results MINI 50: 1. Brad Flament (Vam); 2. Tracy Hornack (Vam); 3. Brian Wagoner (Vam). MINI BO: 1. Nick Hernandez (Hon); 2. Kurt Kro..... roy (Suz); 3. Brad Flament (Vam). 125·200: 1. Chris Neta (Vam); 2. Steven Giuntoli (Hon); 3. Steven Swatsehenco (C·A). 250 AM: 1. Charlotta Mosetick (Vam); 2. Ron Syverson (Suz); 3. Tom Grasty (Yam). 250 PRO: 1. Don Waldbusser (Yaml; 2. Erick Gruber (Hon); 3. Mark Gruber (Vam). OPEN PRO: 1. Bob Vbema (Rtxl; 2. Mark Gruber (Ru); 3. Erick Gruber (Rtx). OPEN AM: 1. Stell8 SwalSchenco(Vam); 2. Char· lotte Mosetick (Hon); 3. Norm Gruber (Rtx). SR: 1. Norm Grubar (Rtx); 2. Glenn Salpeka (Vam); 3. Rick Flaman! (Mai). MILWAUKEE, WI, JAN. 25 The Milwaukee County Winterval Ice Races expanded to two events this year. Sponsored by the Kenosha M.e. and the Milwaukee County Parks, the annual event has proved so popular that another event was added which proved to be very successful. A nice crowd turned out on Sunday [or a beautiful race day. The ice conditions at Wilson Park were perfect and provided for excellent racing. Brad Flement, riding a Yamaha, showed the way around in the Mini 50cc class, taking the lead immedia tel y and winning in convincing form. Mini 80cc action saw Hondamounted Nick Hernandez and Suzuki rider Kurt Kromroy duel for the lead with Hernandez pulling 0[£ the win. The 125-200cc class start had Steve Swatschenco on a Can-Am into turn one first with Mike Peters and Chris Neta following. Yamaha-mounted Neta got by Peters on lap two. Steve Giuntoli came up to challenge the front three getting by Peters early and dueling with Neta for second. On the white flag lap, Neta moved past Swatschenco [or the lead and then Honda-mounted Giuntoli passed into second almost grabbing the win at the checker. Neta had his win, Giuntali second, Swatschenco third. Suzuki rider Ron Syverson took the early lead in the 250cc Amatetlr final ahead of Yamaha-mounted Tom Grasty and Charlotte Mosetick, also Yamaha-mounted. Grasty got by Syverson on the inside pulling Mosetick al<;>ng with him. Mosetick made her move on the outside in tum three 1987 Annual District 4 Banquet By John Knapp OWEGO, NY, JAN. 31 At a well attended (100 people) year-end banquet, Mike Komer received his number one plate and annual District Premier Award. This was Komer's sixth district win in the last 10 years and certainly has to be District 4's most consistent competitor. Komer's challenger and runner-up was Chris Arnold who came close but lacked the consistency that Komer had. When he received his number two plate, Chris had only good words to say about Komer, and it was an outstanding show of sportsmanship. Overall, 37 rider .trophies were handed out with Cecil Hollien taking Advanced honors. Dave Karst took the Intermediate win; Mark Swan netted the Novice award; Bob Sch.rader won the Senior A; and Ron Bars landed the Seriior B award. A 14 event slate is scheduled for District 4 this year plus one National and a special event for Experts. With three VCR's playing prior events, and lots of bench trailing, everybody got psyched up for our scheduled rain/ ice event on April 12 in Locke, New York. What the heck, the last two openers'were like that why not this one. Results EX: 1·. Mike Komer; 2. Chris Arnold; 3. Ken Clark. ADV; 1. Cecil Hallien: 2. Jody BII..; 3. M.... Davia.

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