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v ICES 0 INSIDE Letters to the editor On his own INTERVIEW John Kocinski: Makin' the big switch FEATURES SUPERCROSS McGrath sails to Anaheim win .........6 Reynard aces Houston 24 Amateur SX In Joe Scalzo's column on Dick Hammer (Time Forgotten, January 20 issue), 23 DEPARTMENTS NEW PRODUcrS 26 LOCALS .30 RESULTS OFF·ROAD Hamel smokes Mesquite GP .32 CALENDAR 34 .12 MOTOCROSS Ferry, Neese dominate Dade City Florida Winter AMA 16 Scalzo says that it was Neil Keen's view that "...(George) Roeder had permitted Jody Nicholas to defeat him on the very last lap at Loudon." As I remember, this is how Jody got "permission" from George to win that race: Nicholas was leading going into the last lap when he fell, giving the lead to Roeder. He remounted and not only caught Roeder but passed just before the fhig for the win. Not bad for a "prissy fiddle player" with about half the experience of Roeder at that time and on a bike with a 15 cubic inch disadvantage. Dick James Fullerton, CA ON THE FRONT PAGE: It was only a matter of time before Team Honda's Jeremy McGrath would win his first-ever Camel Supercross Coors Light Challenge, and he did it in front of a "hometown" crowd of more than 55,000 spectators at Anaheim Stadium. See page 6 for race coverage. Photo by Kinney Jones. The race in question took place on June 23, 1963, at the Belknap Area in lAconia, Nw Hampshire. No National road rilee was run in the area the following year and in 1965 the event shifted south to Bryar Motqrsport Park (now New Hampshire.Jnternational Speedway) in Loudon. Nicholas rode a BSA, Roeder a Harley-Davidson... Editor. Hard charger It was good to see Dick Hammer get the (D]]]~ America's weekly motorcycle newspaper Volume XXX Michael Klinger, Publisher Editorial Jack Mangus, Associate Publisher/Editor Kit Palmer, Associate Editor Paul Carruthers, Associate Editor Donn Maeda, Associate Editor Chris Jonnum, Assistant Editor Edwina Mangus, Calendar Editor Graphics and Production Ree Johnson, Production Supervisor Mandy 1..00, Production Manager Dennis Greene, Lab. Tech. Stacey Guest, Graphic Artist Amy Faught, Graphic Artist Carolyn Branham, Typesetter Advertising Terry Prall, National Accounts Manager Mark Thome, Weslern Sales Manager Thomas R. Ganter, Western Sales Manager Steve Gotoski, Western Sales Manager Mark Mitchell, Eastern Accounts Manager Greg Mitchell, Eastern Sales Manager Rick Matheny, Eastern Sales Manager Rhonda Crawford, Western Ad Coordinator Carla Borden Allen, Eastern Ad Coordinator Circulation Rheba Smith, Manager Sarah Taylor, Billing Coordinator. 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Such accepted material is subject to revisiQn as is necessary in the sole discretion of Cycle News. Unsolicited material which is not used will be returned if accompanied by a self addressed stamped envelope. All unsolicited material will be handled with reasonable care, however, Cycle News assumes no responsibility for the safety, loss or damage to such material. Reprinting in whole or part only by permission of the publisher. Advertising rates and circulation information will be sent upon request. See S.RD5. 4 'tV/RDA 'If rl'\ AUOITEO CIRCULATION Copyright" Cycle New" Inc. 1993. Trademark Cycle News registered U.S. Patent Office. All rights ....rved. recognition he deserves. I never forgot that 1963 race at Daytona. I was only an Amateur there for the l00-mile race, so I got to watch the 200. I never saw anyone go as fast as Hammer did as he charged around that race track. It was one of the best races I ever watched. Jay Lawless North Pole, AK Don't move over, get out! To whom it may concern and Alan Jackson of New Port Richey, Florida: As you said in your letter, you attended the Orlando Supercross. The next time you go, take your ears with you and you will learn that I don't announce the races in the stadiums but only do the commen.. tary for ESPN, so you couldn't possibly know what I said until it airs in April. When you're going to make a flippant comment, please know whom you're talking about. Now back to your subject: lappers. Larry Naston, the supercross announcer, said the blue flag means, and I quote, "that there's a supercross going on and you're not in it." I love that saying and agree totally with Larry, but I'm a little colder on the subject. Yet nobody hates a lapper worse than me and they're lucky I don't run the AMA or they would get the black flag instead of a blue one. II on any occasion one gets the blue flag, he is being too young, old, slow, or whatever and should go race somewhere else or quit. I did. Bob Hannah Ketchum, 10 Lighten up! Mr. Jackson refers to Bob "The Hurricane" Hannah as a novice announcer. His proclamation was based on a remark about lappers. I think Hannah's remark was hilarious and with that kind of quick wit, he is obviouslya pro announcer. Chance Edmondson Hemet, CA Pay tribute to women While reading the January 20 issue, I came across a pleasant surprise. There on page 19 was a picture of Robin Gingras as she "tended to Joe William's motorcycle between motos." This is a refreshing change that makes me wonder why there aren't more photos of the women behind the men who race. Perhaps your photographers can take more pictures of the racers' wives and girlfriends and you could publish your favorite from each race. There are many women involved in racing who do their best each week to help their rider perform on race day. ~methingassimp~asmingingwater from the cooler, even though you are only a few feet away, seems to make the day a little easier and not quite so long. Let's pay tribute to these women who tolerate the bad weather, the early morning drives, dirt, dust, and mud that is always a part of our sport. Let's show that we really appreciate them being there for us. The glory of seeing their picture in Cycle News shouldn't be reserved just for the racers. Let's also give a big hand to the women who help us to achieve those wins. Kevin Wellner Redwood City, CA Letters to the editor should be sent to Cycle News, P.O. Box 498, Long Beach, CA 90801-0498. Published letters do not necessarily reflect the position of Cycle News, Inc. Letters must contain the name and address of the sender; be signed by the sender, and not exceed 200 words. All letters are subject to editing. . ~----