Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1980's

Jlll"1IIIl._-----:--~-----------------~ ... o a:: -; > CD g o :r ... Jerry Cook (187) reeeled off a convincing win in the Class 4 and 5 Endurance road race at the Tampa Fairgrounds in Florida. piloted his new Hurricane to wins in C Superbike and Production Novice, and "Dangerous" David Hirsch, who won A and B Superbike Novice. Guillermo Villareal also doubled in A Production and Formula I Novice. Results Bon EX: 1. Andre Vandenberg (M·G); 2. Seth Avant (Hon); 3. Howard Davies (M·M). BOn NOV: 1. James Learmonth. (Due); 2. Maatthew Storm (Due); 3. Chris Thomas (Suz). CLBMN EX: 1. Seth Avant (Hon); 2. Howard Davies (M-M); 3. Skip Bradley (Hon). CLBMN NOV: 1. Steve Cox (Hon~ 2. Marit Bivona (Hon); 3. Phillip Davies (SUl). VINT EX: 1. James Gardner (Hon~ 2. RN. Root (Tri). • B S/BK NOV: 1. David Hirsch (Suz); 2. Edward Nevels (Suzj; 3. James Nichols (Suz). B S/BK EX: 1. BB Montemayor (Klw): 2. Wesley Winchester (Hor(); 3. Steve P1end (Yam). o PROD EX: 1. BB Montemeyor (Yam); 2. Rusty Allen (Kaw~ 3. Bobby Lewallen (Yam). o PROD NOV: 1. Aubrey Wright (Yam); 2. George Atchison (Kaw); 3. David Davila (Yam)". F·3 EX: 1. James Gardner (Hon); 2. Oran Boyett (Vam): 3. Kim Day (Hon). F·3 NOV: 1. Kirk Jordan (Kaw); 2. Bert Guynes (Hon); 3. Chris Bennett (Hon). C PROD EX: 1. BB Montemayor (Vam); 2. Laroy Momgomary (Vam~ 3. Spencer Williams (Hon). C PROD NOV: 1. Eric Fak (Hon~ 2. Robert Dorn (kawl; 3. Scott Mattison (Hon). A S/BK EX: 1. Matt Maschmann (SUl); 2. Stave Plentl (Vaml; 3. Wesley Winchester (Hon). A S/BK NOV: 1. David Hirsch (SUl); 2. James Nichols (SUl); 3. Edward Nevels (SUl). F-2 EX: 1. Seth Avant (Hon); 2. Michael Garrett (Vaml; 3. Skip Bradley (Hon). F·2 NOV: 1. Steve Cox (Hon); 2. Mark Bivona (Honl; 3. Danny Lowther (Hon). B PROD NOV: 1. Edward Nevels (SUl); 2. James Nichols (Sull; 3. Frank Klementich (Hon). B PROD EX: 1. Doug Polen (SUl); 2. Mike Harth (SUl); 3. Craig Gleason (SUl). o S/BK EX: 1. Jamie James 9Vam); 2. BB Montemayor (Vam); 3. RustY Allen (Klw). o S/BK NOV: 1. Aubrey Wright (Vam); 2. Todd Livermore (Vam); 3. Steve Cox (Hon). F·1 EX: 1. Robert Taylor (SUl); 2. Britt Turkington (SUl); 3. Wesley Winchester (Hon). F-1 NOV: 1. Guillermo Villarreal (Sull; 2. Edward Nevels (SUl"; 3./ Tim Kammer (Vam). C S/BK NOV: 1. Eric Fait (Hon); 2. Frank Klementich (Hon); 3. Robert Dorn (kaw). C S/BK EX: 1. BB Momemayor (yam); 2. Bill Irwin (Hon); 3. Laroy Montgomery (Vam). A PROD EX: 1. Doug Polen (SUl); 2. Mike Harth (Suz); 3. Jamie James (Suz). A PROD NOV: 1. Guillermo Villareal (SUl); 2. James Nichols (Suz); 3. Donald Lovas (Kaw). Cook dominates TampaRR By Jack Roe TAMPA, FL, MAR. 22 A large crowd turned out to see the Florida Gran Prix Rider's Association road race at Tampa Fairgrounds and wi th over 50 en ti-ies in the Endurance race, it was decided to run two Endurance races with Classes 1, 2, and 3 going off first and then, the Class 4 and 5 Endurance race. In the Class 1, 2 and 3 race there were 31 entries. With an extremely tight first tum, the first few laps could only be described as eventful as several inexperienced and a couple experienced riders took to the grass or other areas generally not regarded as the track. The battle between Glen Perry and Dave Robichaux again turned into the race of the day. Perry got the jump at the start, and while Robichaus could close the gap in certain sections, he was unable to pass. Perry and Robichaux finished first and second and lapped the rest of the field. . The Class 4 and 5 Endurance race had 21 entries and its start came o££ much smoother than the previous race. Jerry Cook aboard his Suzuki of Tampa-sponsored Suzuki GSXRllOO thoroughly dominated the race from start to finish. Cook's smooth style made his ride look effortless as he took first overall and first in Clas.s 5. Jimmy Nicks, another Suzuki of Tampa-sponsored rider, aboard a Suzuki AGSXR750 was the only rider to finish on the same lap as Cook, good for a second overall and first in Class 4. In the Sprint races, the GP 3 event provided the thrills expected between Perry and Robichaux. Again, Perry was first o££ the line, with Robichaux as close 'lis ever but again unable to pass. Revenge was Robichaux's as Perry lost the front end on the last lap, with a well earned win going to Robichaux. . . The GP 4 race again saw Cook:s superiority aver the rest of the field as he led from start to finish. John Curwick, on a Suzuki GSXR750, and Bruce Osborn, aboard another Suzuki of Tampa-sponsored GSXR750 had a good dice for second. Curwick got the jump at the start and while Osborn could close the gap, he was unable to get around John. As held true throughout the day, a good start was critical due to the di££icult passing conditions of the ti~ht track. Osborn had to settle for third behind Curwick. Results CL 4&5 ENDUR 0/A: 1. J. Cook (SUl); 2. J. Curwick (Sul); 3. J. Nicks (Suz). CL 1.2&3 O/A: 1. G. Perry (Kawl; 2. D. Robichaux (Yam); 3. E. Kelley (Yam). ENDUR 5: 1. J. Cook (SUl); 2. J. Calandra (Hon); 3. J. Lair (Hoo). ENDUR 4: 1. J. Curwick (Suz); 2. J. Nicks (Suz); 3. L. Wells (Suzl. ENDUR 3; 1. G. Perry (Kaw); 2. D. Robichaux (Yam~ 3. E. Kelley (Yam). ENDUR 2: 1. B. Brooks (Vam); 2. M. Spradlin (Yam~ 3. R. Drost (Hon). ENDUR 1; 1. V. McMahill (Yam~ 2. T. Foster (Coa); 3. R. McCall (M-G). . SpAINT RACES PROD 4 NOV: 1. B. Brooks (Vam~ 2. K. Wolff; 3. J. Lopez (Yam). PROD 3 NOV: 1. T. Trumble (Hon); 2. D. Hand . (Due); 3. T. Paige (Kaw). PROD 2 NOV: 1. J. Voll (Yam). PROD 1 NOV: 1. G. Stumm (Yam); 2. T. Foster (Cag); 3. R MCCall (M-G). CAFE 5 NOV: 1. J. Lair (Hoo~ 2. J. Lopez (Yam); 3. J. Dover (KIwI. CAFE 5 EX: 1. J. Dt-ost (Hon~ 2. R. Herndon (Suz). CAFE 4 NOV: 1. R. Rhodes (Suz); 2. J. Roe (Suz); 3. P. W _ {SUlI. CAFE 4 EX; 1. J. Nicks (Sul); 2. L Wells (SUl); 3. S. FridussIM'GI. CAFE 3 NOV: 1. D. Hand (Due); 2. C. Cummings (Suz~ 3. M. DeWm (Yam~ CAFE 3 EX; 1. D. Robichaux (Yam~ 2. R. Act

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