Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles
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v0ICES Letters to the editor INSIDE TImes are tough FEATURES MOTOCROSS SUPERCROSS McGrath makes it two in a row at Seattle Unkogle scores at Anaheim Amateur Supercross 6 20 Curry, Barton shine at Diamondback Vohland sweeps Marysville Starwest wins to Moore, Decker 18 22 24 DEPARTMENTS PRODUCT EVALUATION .23 l0 LOCAL RAONG 26 14 CALENDAR .30 WANTADS .34 OFF-ROAD Hamel hammers competition at Lucerne Hamel, Roeseler team up for Parker 400 victory ICE RACING Piekos cool at Gladwin I applaUd Kenny Roberts' efforts in bringing back the U.S. GP at Laguna Seca. I also appreciate the difficulties promoters face these days and their need to make a profit, but $55 for a race day ticket purchased at the gate? I was looking forward to attending the race with a group of friends but I now doubt Mr. Roberts and friends will see us there. We will be waiting for the following week's Cycle News to read about the action. Times are tough and these prices are out of reach for my entertainment budget, even for the GP. I wish Kenny and Co. luck but wonder if his proposed price structure is necessary. 16 RESULTS • JamesZack San Francisco, CA 47 The price of a road race Grand Prix "sanction" is reportedly $1 million. Purchase the ticket in advance and save $lO... Editor. Mark Mehren Huntington Beach, CA ON THE FRONT PAGE: Just seven days after scoring his first-ever Camel Supercross victory, Team Honda rookie Jeremy McGrath flew to win number two at the Seattle Kingdome. Turn to page 6 for the complete story. File photo by Kinney Jones. (m1i]~ America's weekly motorcycle newspaper Volume XXX Mea culpa In my letter published in the January 27 issue, I incorrectly identified the announcer of the Orlando Supercross as Bob Hannah. The announcer was actually Larry Naston. 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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.R.D.S. W/BDA V r" 4 that was practically set ablaze. I was embarrassed for Stanton. The second big problem was the intermission entertainment. Who were those "warriors" idiots? I thought promoters were trying to take this kind of image out of supercross. It is supposed to be a family event these days. Is having a bunch of steroid-pumped morons throwing people to the ground what we really need our kids to see? What happened to the Pee Wee riders? That is the entertainment our kids need to be exposed to. That is the kind of entertainment that helps to promote supercross, not the trash we were subjected to at Anaheim. On a lighter note, Jeremy McGrath's ride was great! How come he managed to pass Stanton for the win and all Damon Bradshaw could do was whine . about how the track was a "joke?" Chill out, Damon. AUDITED ORCULA110N Copyright" Cycle New., Inc. 1993. Trode""rk Cycle New. regis~m1 U.S. Patent Office. All rights roserved. Everybody was once a little guy Cooper fan I understand that this is Guy Cooper's last season. I had the chance to see him in Indiana at last year's Hoosier Dome Supercross. He didn't have a very good night but he signed an autograph for me outside of his box van in the rain. I really appreciated that. I didn't get the chance to talk to him because of the rain, even though nobody was around. I was wondering if there is any way I could get his address. I would really like to write to him. I hope he wins at least one Camel Supercross before he retires. Don Jordan Farmington, MO It is generally accepted that a lapped rider will attempt not to hinder the riders coming up to lap him, but it should also be remembered that the lapped riders are, as Alan Jackson correctly points out, also racing for points in the top 20. Such is the talent gap, particularly on short supercross tracks, that they are often even racing for top 10! I find the attitude of Bob Hannah to less talented riders totally reprehensible without them there would be only a dozen riders in the race and everybody was a little guy at one time, even Mr. Hannah. And without sales to these less talented riders, whether they be young, old or just plain slow, Mr. Hannah would not have been paid such huge salaries! The Anaheim Supercross was the first one I've ever been to and I loved it. r m just subscribing to Cycle News now and I am going to go to a lot more races. Is there a way I could write to Jeremy McGrath, Damon Huffman, Guy Cooper, Mike Kiedrowski, Jeff Matiasevich and Damon Bradshaw and have them write back and send an autographed picture? Alex Hodgkinson Dortmund, Germany Jessica Seamount North Edwards, CA The Champ Perhaps you should consider giving Bob Hannah a job as a writer for Cycle News. He sure has a way with words, much like another hero of mine, Muhammad Ali. They are both still the "Champ" in my book. Loyal Truesdale Studio City, CA Guy Cooper, c/o Team Suzuki, 3251 E. Imperial Highway, Brea, CA 926216722... Editor. Autograph seeker Although the best way to get an autograph is to do so at a dealer open llOuse (we list them in our In The Wind section) where the racers are appearing. You can also obtain autographs in the pit area at Supercross events, either prior to or after the race. By mail, send your requests to Team Suzuki's Cooper and Huffman at the address listed with the previous leiter. Leiters for McGrath should be sent to Team Honda, 1919 Torrance Blvd., 'Torrance, CA 90501, and letters for Bradshaw to Team Yamaha, 6555 Katella Ave., Cypress, CA 90603...Editor. Notes from the Big A After a ttending the Anaheim Supercross, I have to say that it was a disappointment. First of all, what was the deal with the opening ceremonies? Last year's introduction of the top five riders (with the lights out and only a spotlight on them) was incredible. Wha t fan doesn't like to see Jeff Stanton doing a one-handed triple in the dark? I don't think they wanted to see him on a crane 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.