Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1980's

Gary Wagner (1 0), Carl Gazafy (5) and Greg Martinez (53) lead the Junior Vet Novice class charge up DeAnza's start hill. Randy Shank (2R) held off Ken Coolbeth (32) and Robert Miller on the final lap for the win in the 125cc class at Pine Grove. Varnes vktorlous at Pine Grove ST By Len Breech PINE GROVE, PA, MAY 7 Led by Kevin Varnes' first win as an Expen, Lbe Lbree local riders who claimed National liLies last year each claimed victories at the Flying Dutchmen's first shon track of this season. With Lbe exception of Georgie Price's win in Lbe Open Expert class, Lbe oLbers were in a class higher than Lbe one Lbey can wear Lbe number one in, wiLb Randy Shank raking the closely fought 125cc final after finishing a close second in Lbe 85cc final to Ricky Winseu and Varnes easily outdistanced Lbe 250cc Expert class. After Varnes won one of Lbe twO 250cc Expert heats, Lbe final figured to be much harder LO dominate. But Lbe young rider put his Jim Varnes·tuned, Penn Stale Cycles· sponsored Yamaha in a quick, large lead over Price, cousin Mike Varnes, Mike Sponseller and Todd Hurse While Kevin Varnes 3JId Price were gradually pulling away, a close battle over third went on between Mike Varnes, Sponseller and Mike Klopp, that went to Klopp. Price dominated the Open class throughout its two Slarts. He look the lead from Tom Majeski, Bob Sweeten, Sponseller and Dave Lesniak and ran away from Majeski and Lbe rest of the lield. Lesniak worked his way into third during Lbe Lbird lap, but he unloaded hard entering the third tum the following lap, bringing out a red Oag. On ,the restart, Price quickly re·established his lead on his D8cS Cycles/Dorsey Builders ROlaX in second. The race was SlOpped after anoLber lap had been completed when Dallas Baer gOt stuck over the bars and weill into the tires on turn two. With that, me race was called complete. Shank and Ken Coolbeth hooked up eadier in a pair of hotly contested linals that ran back to back. Ricky Winseu, Shank and CoolbeLb quickly put a few yards over Todd Winseu and Jerry Alexander as Lbe 85cc Experts buzzed away. They ran most of the six lap final wiLb less than a foot between them. As Lbey were completing Lbe fifLb lap, Shank tried to slip under Ricky Winseu, but LOuched him slightly, losing a length or so, rnal Winseu used as a cushion. Right after Lbe Oag, Shank and CoolbeLb jumped on their l25cc mounts, and it looked like a replay of the previous race, wiLb Robert Miller replacing Winseu in the tight front trio. CoolbeLh took Lbe lead initially, but Shank moved into Lbe lead coming off Lbe fourth turn at the end of Lbe first lap. While Lbe positions stayed the same, there was a lot of side-by·side racing, with Shank keeping his Trans-Am Cycles·sponsored Kaw,asaki in frot for the win. Randy Buzzard looked like he was going LO take Lbe 250cc Amateur final as he q uickl y jumped in front of Rich Mellinger, Merv Sensenig and Chuck Buchanan. Sensenig and Buchanan displaced Mellinger on the second lap, wiLb Sensenig challenging Buzzard for Lbe lead, which he finally took as they came off the fourth turn on Lbe fourLb lap. Darryl Raer Slatted Lbe Open Amateur race with a quick lead over Dennis Aungust, Phil Libhan and Jim Haldenman. With Sensenig moving into the lail-gunners position, it became a four·way hattie for second. The baule brought them up to Raer in Lbe dosing laps, with Aungust nudging his way under Raer as Lbey came off Lbe final turn to talc.e the win. R....1ts 55: 1. Tom Skethway rvamt 2. SelIn StWMn (sOlI.l 26 60: 1. John Win... (I(rN); 2. Tom $IteIthQy (Yam). 85 AM: 1. C_ _ ng (Yomt 2. Paul Lynch IHont 3. Demien Roman (Yam); 4. John WinMQ rv.,,). 85 EX: 1. Ricky Winsett (Yam); 2. Randy Shank (Kawl: 3. Ken Coolbeth (Kaw); 4. Jerry Al.und.r IKaw); 5. Todd Winsett (yam). 125 EX: 1. Randy Shank (Kew), 125 AM: 1. Ken CooIbeth lKaw); 2. Robert Miller (Vam); 3. Roger Mamnrinu lHon~ 4. Mike Thomal (SOl); 6. Perry Phillips (Vaml. 25OAM: 1. MorvSenoon;g(Yomt 2. RondyBumlrdlHant 3. Chuck Buchenan (SOl); 4. Dennis Aungst (Yam); 5. FUch Mellinger (yam). 250 EX: ,. Kevin Varn.. (Yaml: 2. Georvte Price (Yam); 3. Mike Klopp (Suz); 4. Mtke Varn.. (Suz); 5. Mike ~Ilef (Hanl. SR: 1. S _ IIfomley (Suzl; 2.. St... Wiloon IH-O); 3. Weyne Franldin (Yam); 4. Chuck KJlrstens IBul); 5. George Price (Yam). OPEN AM: 1. Dennis Aungust Jr. (Yam); 2. Darryt Beer (Yaml: 3. Ph.. Ubhan (Yam); 4. Jim Haldeman (M·S); 5. - . Sonoonig (Han) OPEN EX: 1. e;-g.. Pra (Rtx); 2. Tom M"-i IH·O~ 3. Bob S_on (W·Rt 4. Joe Bromley ISO't 5. 'todd Hu... (R1x). Wa~rwalsat DeAnza Motocross By David Procida SUNNYMEAD, CA, MAY 7 Gary Wagner put his Maxima/Covina Yamaha-sponsored YZ250 into Lbe winner's circle in Lbe newly created Junior Vet Novice (25-29 year-<>ld) class. Wagner took Lbe holeshot in moto one wiLb Lbe entire Novice field, along wiLb Lbe Junior Vet Intermediates and Experts behind him. Running only a couple of bike lengLbs behind was Kawasaki·mounted Bob Kevz, Greg Martinez and B.]. Lehn. Holding off a large pack of riders only a heartbeat to the rear of Lbe lead pack was Suzuki pilot Chuck Gunter. As Lbe moto progressed, Wagner began to roost away from the competition. KevI was on the gas but couldn't stay with Wagner's torrid pace. Coming up Lbrough Lbe pack to challenge Gumer was Alhambra Honda's Jeff YQung. By mid-molO, Young had forced his way past Lbe Suzulc.i rider and was setting his sights on Lbe lead pack. Slicing skillfully past Lehn and Martinez, he closed on Kevz's KX. The two diced for Lbe lauer part of Lbe moto until Young slipped under and around Kevz. Wagner was untouchable at Lbis point and took Lbe checkered a lap later. Young finished ahead of Kevz for second, while rounding out Lbe top five were Martinez and Greg Keirn. Moto two saw Wagner get squeezed out at Lbe LOp of Lbe hill and Kevz come out on LOp of Lbe Junior Vet Novice pack, followed by Steve Hale. Wagner moved up through Lbe ranks quickly and took Lbe lead at Lbe bollom of Lbe hill, slipping by Kevz just before Lbe corneJ'. Young was nOl aboUl to lel lhe Yamaha rider get away and was following Wagner's paLb through Lbe pack. But Kevz held Young back. Behind Young, Keirn had closed the gap, making it a three·way battle for second. While this was going on, Wagner misjudged a tricky sedton of Lbe rraek and dropped back LO fourLb. Undaunted, he began his charge, passing Keirn and Lben Young, closing on Kevz once again. Sho"'y after, Lbe lead once again, belonged to Wagner. From that point on Wagoer went virtually unchallenged, taking Lbe win for the second time. Young again finished second, completing Lbe first two overall positions. Keirn finished third. Results WMN NOV: 1. Valarie Parrnely ISuz); 2. c.rie Mlininez lHant 3. Joy "'"" iKowI. WMN EX: 1. Gal. W.... lHanI. 80 NOV: 1. Eric Schnllll (1C.aw1: 2. Oavld Eirlsizer CSuz); 3. Matthew Han (Suz). 80 INT: 1. Greg Schnell (uw); 2. 8r~n Teets (KaW'): 3. Bob S - (SO'I. . 80 INlBtG WHl: 1. Tor• ., Aylnwonh (1Caw1. 125 BEG: 1. Owen OicUon (Yam); 2. Shad Smith (Yam); 3. Rem., hmintU8n (Hon). 250.BEG: 1. Troy Armatrong IKaw); 2. Ayan Cun;' (Yam); 3. Jeff F.-y (Hanl. 5DD BEG: 1. M _ Edward F _ (Han~ 2. Don Jof'dt IYom~ 3. Donny (Hanl. 125 NOV: 1. Jon James (Yoml; 2. Chuck l.OIIO (Hant 3. Brion NelIIHan). 250 NOV: 1. Chris Mu'IIhY (Hant 2. Tony Sodunon (Hant 3. Will Dicbon (Yom) _eo 5DD NOV: 1. Tony _ (Yomt 2. Rid< Elliott IHan~ 3. Greg Keirn (Han._ 125 tNT: 1. Randy Donylo (Kow~ 2. S.... KoIojorvllKowI; 3. Mark HigMm (Kaw). 250 INT: 1. Scott Strangio CHon); 2. Erk: Coffin CHonI; 3. Adem Pontioul (Hon). 5DD INT: 1. Chuckllogwoll (Honl. 125 PRO: 1. Tom Hoh (Hon); 2. Erk: Wicker CHon); 3. Lovi NobIeIKowI. 250 PRO: 1. Miko 80iar lHan~ 2. Jeff 8orbocovi (Yom); 3. Ric:honl Geraghty (Yom). 5DDPRO: 1. Oovid IIogwoII (Honl; 2. Todd LohmonnlHanI; 3. Carl GlIZ01y IHan) JR VET BEG: 1. _ 80ldwin (Yomt 2. Pot McDonoUOh (Yomt 3. Bob ()yo lHanI, JA VET NOV: 1. Gary Wegner (Yam); 2. Jeff Young CHon); 3. G..-g Keim (Yam). JA VET !NT: 1. Dovkl Lynch lHont 2. Ken _ . VET BEG: 1. Brian Rensh8w (Yam):: 2. Jim Will;'ms; 3. --(Ilow). VET NOV: 1. Bob Zimmon CHon); 2. Jim WiH..ms (Kaw); 3. Mike Mertin (Yam). VET INT: 1. Peul Yamorig (Yam); 2. Frank Mierau CHon); 3. Tim _ _ (Hanl. VET EX: 1. Greg Wi SR VET INT: 1. O 3.Jod< KoIl. (Hant 2. Joe _ (SO'I. _IHont 2. Tom Spuylin IHant Adams, Haase hot at Glen Helen GP By Ruth Roberts SAN BERNARDINO, CA, APR. 50 Craig Adams and Jeff Haase ran a consisLent battle for first in Lbe Vet Expert class at Lbe SRA Grand Prix at Glen Helen, until Haase had some had luck and bailed off. That didn't stOp him-from finishing third to Adams' first overall finish, thouSh. Bruce McDougal was Lbe second'place lirusher. "The first ride of Lbe day is always Lbe best," said Adams, "You need to charge out in from and work hard to stay Lbere." Haase came back to run Lbe 250cc Expert race and finish first. Haase, sponsored by Thousand Oaks Kawasaki, stated that it fell great to capture first after ~alling in the Vets race. "The uack was great and after falling in the first race, I wanted to win real bad." Greg Fountain finished second and still had anomer race later in the day. The BOec Amateur class saw Eric Wright take lirst overall by running away from all hisoCompetilors. Fountain and Ryan Johnson charged into first and second positions in Lbe 200cc race. Fountain finished first overall and Johnson had a sreat ride and gave him some heavy compe.uuon. The Open race, wiLb 17 riders, was won by Danny Sanchez wiLb Johnny Campbell close behind. Tom Singleton finished third overall and lirst Amateur. R....1ts VET EX: 1. C,o;g Adamo IHant 2. B,.... McDougoI(Hant 3. Jeff H.... IKowt 4. Jeff _ n 1Hon~ 5. T,ocy ',,"ch lHanI. VET AM: 1. Ron H.... (Yam); 2. Denny Vomdren (Yam.: 3. David Simon (Kaw). VET NOV: 1. R'ch Stuetzel (Yam): 2. Steve ~; 3. Norman Schiet (Yern); •. Sam l~r; 5. Br" lindMyCATXI. VET BEG: 1. Kevin _ h IKowI; 2. JofI G,. . lHont 3. Guy Stoutenburg (Hon); 4. Terry Short (Yarn); 5. John Ortiz (yam). 200 EX: 1. Greg Fountein IHonI. 200 AM: 1. Ryan John.-n CHonI. 20D NOV: 1. Ryan EooIey ISuz): 2. _ Nevi"" IKowI. 200 BEG: 1. Kevin Burgeson CHon); 2. lance Poltoreno (Hon); 3. Thomas Cincottll (Mont 4. Allen Layton (tc.w». 250 EX: 1. J e f f _ (Kowl. 250 AM: 1. Chl'is Cooley IHonl. 250 NOV: 1. ChI'is NeI"", IHont 2. Shown McEquo (Suz); 3. Brian Hicks CKMwt; 4. Dusty Householder IKl!w); 5. Scott Belanger (Suz). 250 BEG: 1. David Ford ISO't 2. Ch,is ~ly ISuzl; 3. Chad Bruce (KI!w); 4. Brian Hill; 5. lance PoIloteno (Mon). OPEN EX: 1. Donny Sanchez (Hanl; 2. Johnny Com_l IHan). OPEN AM: 1. Tom Singleton (Hon). OPEN NOV: 1. Bill Riggs; 2. $con hrkea CHon). OPEN BEG: 1. S.... Joc:bon ISO'); 2. Don M_IHont 3. Rodney Rapp (Kaw): 4. Chris Scott (Hont. 5. St...,. Aeeves IC-A). 80 AM: 1. Eric Wright (Suzt. 80 NOV: 1. Armando Overland (Honl. 80 BEG: 1. Tommy Roberta (Yam); 2. Eric Thomes (Suz); 3. Kenny Miller (Yaml. SA EX: 1. Jim Berry; 2. Ch8rlie Conway (Hoo); 3. Mike Gahan IKawl. SA AM: 1. Dennis MMidleton CHon); 2. George Spearing (Hon); 3. Clive Cheffina (KI!w). SR NOV: 1. Mb Nieglch (Mon); 2. St...,. Orew (Kaw). ~EG: 1. Manual Sa"ono (Hon). EX: 1. Greg FoumeinlDevid T ~ (Yarn). AM: 1. Ryan Cooley/Ch,is Cooley (Kow). NOV: 1. Kevin B_/Clwis _ 1Hon1. BEG: 1. Chris l..edety/ John Paul AIIMIirano (Yern). Hertel no turtle In Lakeland MX win By John Hodge CADIZ, KY, APR. 29 A newly designed track and excellent weaLber conditions greeted all comers at Lbe opening round of Lbe Saturday night MX season at Lakeland MX in Cadiz. Taking a hard-fought win in one of the mosl competitive ~ of Lbe night was Mark Garrison, who topped Lbe Beginner class, which attracted 18 entries. In Lbe first moLO, Garrison gated perfectly wiLb Lbe holeshot ahead of Kevin McReynolds ana Darin Phillips. Positions remained Lbe same until Lbe third lap when Garrison beltan to tire out, letting Reynolds mOLOr into the lead. Reynold tooIt command from that point on, while Brian Herrel worked up to Lbird, challenging Garrison. WiLb Lbe checkered flag waving, Reynolds crossed Lbe finish line in the lead wiLb Garrison holding on to second just abead of Herrel. Quick dutch work enabled Garrison to steal Lbe holeshot once again in Lbe second moto and led Lbe pack for two laps before overshooting a berm and letting John Bingham by and into Lbe lead. Herrel also took advantage of Garrison's mistake and shot into second. WiLb Bingham in sight, Hertel ran down Lbe leader displacing Bingham to second. Hertel took control of Lbe race and captured the moto win, while Bingham finished second. Third went LO McReynolds with Garrison dropping hack to fourLb. In the 25-Plus class, Yamaha rider Steve Ezell captured the overall victory via a I-I tally, while Mark Schweizer claimed second by way of a 1-2 score. ThomaS' Shires looked to have second overall wrapped up after a second I.'lace in Lbe first moto, but in round two, Shires stalled his Kawasaki's engine in a mudhole and dropped hack LO fifLb. He finished fourth overall behind Phillip Parham. . Results AUTO: 1. Sid Booher (Yoml. Stew Roi.-... (Kowt 2. Todd _ _ (Yomt 3. ConI'I OulceISUZ). 85 SR: 1. Jo-. _ (Kow~ 2. SIlone Borryhal (Suzl: 3. Bill Mothony IHan) 125 YTH: 1. M _ Dowdy (Yomt 2. Timmy 1Wgt... (Y....t 3. John Cone (Yoml. BEG: 1. 8l'ion Henol (Kow); 2. Kevin - . . , . - (Yomt 3. JoIln Bi_ISO'). 125 C NOV: 1. 8l'ion Lodford lHont 2. Joey -IKowl: 3. _ IS"". 125 B !NT: 1. Ronnie Roy ISuzl; 2. Michael _ (Hont 3. G.-g a.-n ISO') 250 C NOV: 1. 8l'ion L.odlord IHan~ 2. ~ _ IKowl: 3. _ Huguoley ISUZ). 250 B INT: 1. Ronnie Roy 1SUZl: 2. Joe _ lSUZl: 3. Eddie Crouch (Yaml. 5DD B NOV INT: 1. S _ -'IHan~ 2. John Dillon lHo/It 3. Mor1l Thurmon lKowI. PRO: 1. (Yom,. _ _Miko -lSuzl; 2. S _ Ezell (YomI; 3. - . • 85 JR: 1. Cost-.., 25+: 1. Stew Ezell 1Y0m~ 2. Me'" ~ _ (Yomt 3. Philip P8rhIIm (Yaml. 3()0 SA: ,. S _ - . IHant 2. Ronn" Roy ISuzl; 3. David Con_IHanI. 40> SR: 1. ~nnv L.odlord \Hont 2. B _ ...... lSuzl. Austin raps series at Cente~e HS By Regina Greer CENTERVILLE, TN, MAY 7 Jeff Austin won the Mid-SouLb Series points race in the l25cc A class and took Lbe overall victory at Lbe Centerville Hare Scrambles. Austin and Neal Raggell were tied in points as Lbey headed into Lbe last race, and rode Lbree laps within seconds of each other until Raggeu got a Oat. The Open A class was almost as tight as Gary Copeland and Ken Joyce battled for Lbe lead. Copeland came out in front after eight laps had been completed. R....1ts PRO: 1 . ' - G. . .; 2. Mor1lIloyd; 3. Miko_. a.2ODA: 1. JofIAuot;,,; 2. CarI_ing; 3. _ n - ' : 4. ~Joo-: 5. _ ,,-. . OPEN A: 1. Gory ~ 2. Ken Jop; 3. JoIln _ 4. Tom Ktog; 5. Chor* GobMh. OPEN B: 1. - . ........, 2. II

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