Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1980's

~I ~ ~ .. a:: > a:: a:: w I- > al 0 I0 :r C>. rOO O"l .-I "- CN CN .-I .~ "'" 0... < Scott Gray (57) took the victories in the Open Stock. 750cc and 600cc Stock classes at the AFM North Sears Point RR. Suzuki-mounted Tom Engel leads Honda rider Kenny Zahrt during the second combined Pro moto at L.A. County Racaway. Vaglrasoto (Hon); 3. Tim W_n (KTM). SR MINI: 1. Mike KItin (Han); 2. Bridg~ Ulizio (Klw);.3. Jlson Huffrnln (Hon). 125: 1. Rusty Meyen (Hon); 2. Jock St. .11 (Han); 3. Tim Byer (Han). 200: 1. Jeff Smith (HonJ; 2. 01"" Ulizio (KIw); 3. St""'; Whit'18Y (K_). 250: 1. Joe Powers (KIw); 2. Dive Alexander (Suzl; 3. Mlrk McGiffin (Hon). OPEN: 1. Gary DIIlIoI< (Hon~ 2. Chris VerHoene (Husl; 3. Robin Miller (Ylm). SR 1: 1. Al Chuppe (Hue); 2. Bud Wyen (Klw); 3. Henry Huffman (Hon). SR II: 1. Corl Dietz (Hus); 2. Gordon Mlnn_iler (Hon). Gray scores at Sears Point By Karenlynne Bradley SONOMA, CA, MAR. 29 The opening day of the season for the AFM Nonh clearly belonged to one rider, SCOlt Gray. Gray, who is recovering from an injury received at Daytona three weeks ago, came out to prove that he can still be compeutive - and prove it he did. The first race of the day had Gray on his Yoshimura Suzuki GSXRllOO for the Open Stock Production race. Halfway through the first lap, Gray had taken over first place. Although he was pursued by Jeff Hagan, Chris Steward, Rick Liukkonen: and lain Pero, Gray maintained an impressive lead over the remainder of the pack, easily turning I :48s on his stock Suzuki. Gray easily took the checkered flag, followed by Hagan in second and Steward in third. Pero took fourth and Liukkonen was fifth. Gray came out again for the 750<:c Stock Production class, another class dominated by Suzuki GSXRs. R.ichard Moore led off the line, followed by Allen Salterlee and Gray. By the time these three reached the boltom of the carousel at turn six, Gray had taken over the lead. The ballle for second place centered around Pero and Moore, with Pero finally taking second during the fifth lap. The ballie for fourth was well contended between James Damay and Steve Crevier. After eight laps, Gray took his second checkered flag of the day, followed by Pero in second, Moore in third, Crevier in fourth and Domay in fifth. In the 600cc Stock Production class, G{ay was mounted on a new Honda Hurricane. Jim Jepsen led the first lap on his Yamaha FZ, followed by 'Peter Wensloff, Moore, and Gray. Durin~ the second lap, Gray moved up, fmally taking over the lead in turn 10. From then on, it was just another game of "follow the leader" - he was, after all, on a Honda. Moore was firmly occupying second place, and Jepsen was in third. Wensloff moved into third place during lap four, but dropped back to fifth during the sixth lap, after allowing Mike Johnson and Steward to slip ·by. Jepsen had a disappointing race, dropping from first back to seventh by the end of the race. Gray was' all smiles as he walked off with his third first-place trophy of the day. Moorewas second, Steward third, Johnson fourth, and Wensloff fifth. Results F-4: 1. R. Hollister (Hon~ OPEN GP: 1. B. Brinkmln (Suz); 2. J. Banister (Suz); 3. P. KrISS (Suz). F-2: 1. W. MontOYI (Yam); 2. G. H_mark (Hon); 3. C. Hughes (Yam). F- 1: 1. J. Starn (Suz); 2. P. RYln (Suz); 3. J. Rhelume (Suz). F-S: 1. P. Hipp (Vam); 2. J. Lerlr (Vim); 3. A. Yarrow (Yam). F-T/750: ,. A. Rueger (Duc); 2. R. Decker (Vam); 3. E. Swortsfigure (Nor). F-TIOPEN: 1. E. Riddle (Yam); 2. H. Vlnderford (Vam). 250 MOD PROD: 1. C. Smillie (C-A); 2. D. Canet (Klw); 3. C. Grl"'s (Suz). 450 MOD PROD: 1. J. McCebe (Vam); 2. S. Anderson (Vam); 3. M. Pawson (Vim). 600 MOD PROD: 1. P. Wensloff (Han); 2. J. Fryer (Vam); 3. S. Cardillo (Yam). 750 MOD PROD: ,. S. Crevier (Vam); 2. C. Crew (Suz); 3. D. Burris (Suz). OPEN MOD PRDO: 1. M. Seigel (Suz); 2. R. Kiukkonen (Suz); 3. J. Brubaker (Vim). S/ST: 1. T. Montano (Yam); 2. M. Smith (Vam); 3. J. Lubin (Yam). 600 S/ST: 1. W. Nino (Kaw); 2. E. Elvin (Suz): 3. M. Johnson (Han). 750 S/ST: 1. K. Bryant (Kaw); 2. S. Crevier (Vam); 3. P. Ryan (Suz). OPEN S/ST: ,. B. Brinkman (Suz); 2. C. Below (Suz); 3. P. Kress (Suz). 460 450 STK PROD: 1. J. McCaba (Vam); 2. J. Lum (Vam); 3. W. Emerson (Vam). 600 STK PROD: 1~ S. Gray (Han); 2. R. Moore (Han): 3. C. Stewlrd (Han). 750 STK PROD: 1. S. Gray (Suz); 2. I. Pero (Suz); 3. R. Moorl (Suz). OPEN STK PROO: 1. S. GrlY (Suz); 2. J. Hagan (Suz~ 3. C. St-.rd (Suz). OVER 40: 1. T. Robinson (Suz); 2. W. Wilson (Suz); 3. L Ream (Yam). VlNT: 1. D. Phillips (BSA); 2. C. McLean (Mat); 3. T. Phillips (Bul). 250 STK PROD: 1. R. Strake (Kaw); 2. K. Sevollinen (Kew); 3. R. Schafer (Kew). Powell outguns LACR MX Beginners By Terry Rezek PALMDALE, CA, MAR. 22 Rich Powell dominated racing action Sunday, at Los Angeles County Raceway. Powell powered his Suzuki to the l25cc Beginner win, beating second and third place finishers Honda rider Tim Poner and Kawasaki-mounted Ryan Carlisle. Powell nailed the class victory rather easjly by winning both matos, while in the slightly faster l25cc' Novice class, Tony Qualls and his Honda mount captured the overall via a I-I tally. Finishing second and third to Qualls were Scot Hoffman and Duane Dearman. In the 250cc Novice class, Philip Wurster chased Chris Leiker in both motos. Wurster used late moto passes to claim two victories for the overall, finishing ahead of Leiker and Chris Conner. The 125 and 250<:c Pro and Intermediate classes was a combined event with 250<:c pro Honda rider Kenny Zahrt taking the overall victory. Double jumping just about everything in sight, Zahrt won both motos bu t had a run in wi th 250<:c pro Tom Engel for a shan time in the second mota. Pros (125cc) Aron Broussard and Eric Wicker finished second and third overall. Results PIW A: 1. Robby Hammond (Yam). P/B~I. Manhew Pickering (yam); 2. Chris Neitzel (Vim): 3. Tony Catalde (Vim). 60 (O-B): 1. Robby Hammond (Kaw); 2. Tony Catalde (Klw); 3. Levi Biu Brand (Klw). 60 (9- 11): 1. Terry Parson (Kaw); 2. Jeff Wiloh (Kaw); 3. Phil Richmond (Kaw). 80 STK BEG: 1. Brian Teets (Kaw); 2. Jeff Willoh (KIW); 3. Brad Schutz (Klw). 80 STK NOV: 1. Eric Chavira (Han); 2. Nick Mairose (Hon); 3. Colin Couto (Hon). 80 STK INT: 1. Jacob Swain (Vam). 80 STK EX: 1. Ste"" Kotejarvi (Klw). VINT: 1. Richard Kent (C-Z); 2. Jim Keeton (CZ); 3. Bob Alvis (Han). VET SR NOV (40+): 1. Ron Cole (Suz); 2. A. Barry Gordon (Han). VET BEG (30+): 1. Jeff Minderhout (Han); 2. Don Stinchfield (Kaw); 3. Dennis Corlisle (Klw). VET NOV: 1. Bob Arelland (Han); 2. Kirk Blnke (Han); 3. Rlndy Anderson (Yam). VET INT: 1. Scan Richmond (Hon); 2. Bob Alvis; 3. Landus Kent. VET EX: 1. Ken Zehrt (Hon); 2. Robert Temple (Hon~ 3. Scott Fr. .mln (Hon). WMN NOV: 1. Lori H_rom (Yam); 2. Julie Putnam; 3. Kathy Jo Ehrp (Hon). . WMN EX: 1. Tlmi Rice; 2. GI" Webb (Hon). 125 BEG: 1. Rich Pawell (Suzl; 2. Tom Porter (Hont 3. Ryen Carlisle (Kew). 125 NOV: 1. Tony au.... (Hont 2. Scat Hoffrnln (Yam~ 3. Duane Daermln IKlw~ 125 INT: 1. Terry Swanson (Ylmt 2. JoIln Edwards (Hon~ 3.'Bubba Erickson ISuz). 250 BEG DIV 1: 1. Dlnny Pecheco {Hon~ 2. Lucky Feistein (Klwt 3. Kurt Prather (Suz). 250 BEG DIV 2: 1. Tom Rodriquez; 2. Chuck Denpsay (Hon); 3. Randy Sipes (Klw). 250 NOV: 1. Phillip Wurster (Hon); 2. Chris Leiker (Vam); 3: Chris Conner (Han). . 250 INT: 1. Todd Broussard (Vim); 2. Mike VanAckar (KIw); 3. Tad Scilcqui (Klw). PRO: 1. Kan Zehrt (Hon); 2. Aron Martin fKawl; 3. Eric Wicker (Hon). 500 BEG: 1. George Andrews (Hon~ 2. DavicI DeLeng (Hont 3. Dennis Manhews (Hon). 500 NOV: 1. Tom Smith (Hon); 2. Dlvid O'Brien; . 3. Brian Brown (Ylm). Schmulbach tops PaducahST By Karen Lewis PADUCAH, KY, MAR. 28 lllinois rider Bart Schmulbach took top honors in both the 125 and 250<:c classes, Sunday, during the Paducah short track. Schmulbach grabbed the holeshot in the I25cc main with Eddie Reagor in hot pursuit. Robbie Grief closed in on the leaders at the halfway mark and made it a three rider affair. Reagor had the better line through turns one and two and took the lead on the last lap. Schmulbach dove low in the last corner and it paid off, as he nipped Reagor by a wheel. Grief finished a safe third. Schmulbach came back from another last lap win in the 250<:c heat, to best the final over Chris Allen and Buddy Akers and complete his sweep. Andy Richardson led the Open main start ahead of Gary Wiell and David Flowers. The positions remained the same until Flowers retired with brake problems, letting SCOll Rothschild join in the winner's ·circle. Results AUTO: 1. Jon Comp (yam); 2. Beau Br_1I (Yam); 3. Joshua Knon (Vam). 65: 1. Aaron Ledd (Han); 2. Todd Booher (Hon); 3. Jeremiah Ray (Vam). 80: 1. John Sherrard (Klw); 2. T.J. Burnett {Suzt 3. Mike Beker (Kaw). • 125: 1. Blrt Schmulbach (Kaw); 2. Eddie Reagor (Suz); 3. Robbie Grief (Vam). 200: 1. Monte Starks (Bul); 2. Bret Gall (Bul); 3. Jimmy Allen (Vam). 250: 1. Bart Schmulbach (Han); 2. Chris Allan (Bul); 3. Buddy Akers (Han). OPEN: 1. Andy Richardson (C-A); 2. Gary Wl8h (C-A); 3. Scott Rothschild (Hon). AM: 1. Jim.. Hart (Yam); 2. Wymond SchJeyman (Yam); 3. Roy Hart (Vam). SR: 1. John Ferguson (ylm); 2. Buddy Akers (Hon). SPOWY: 1. Alen Dewey (Ja~ 2. John Gambill (Jaw):

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