Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1990's

v ICES 0 INSIDE Letters to the editor Crime and punishment REVIEW Rick Johnson Track Techniques Clinic FEATURES TEST 250cc MX Showdown - CR vs. KX vs. RM vs YZ 6 MOTOCROSS Brown clean up at Muddy Creek ..12 Young, Manley star at Hanford GFI Showdown .16 20 DRAG RACE Ayers top gun at Houston 22 DEPARTMENTS LOCAL RACING _ ~ 24 RESULTS 18 28 CALENDAR INTERVIEW Daytona Supercros winner Mike Kiedrowski For the past several weeks, many of you have read about my disqualification from the Desert Vipers Gran Prix on February 7. Since I was at the center of the controversy, perhaps it's best that I take this opportunity to bring the matter to a close. On March 11, members of the District 37 Competition Committee voted unanimously that my disqualification had been handled poorly. As a result, my entry fee will be returned, my race record will not be blemished with a "DQ" and I will be receiving a written apology from the promoting club. As far as 1 am concerned, this matter has reached a satisfactory conclusion. Let me' just extend my thanks .to the District Competition Committee, the Checkers M.e. who supported me, and to those who offered testimony on my behalf. I have no hard feelings against the Desert Vipers M.e. and accept their apology. I certainly look forward to participating in their great event next year. 29 WANT ADS 34 ON THE FRONT PAGE: It's showdown time: Check out page 6 for a comparision of the Honda CR250R, Kawasaki KX250, Suzuki RM250 and the Yamaha YZ250. Photo by Kinney Jones. Let's get back to racing! Greg Zitterkopf Chino, CA (!~~ ~ ~1 ~ I will never forget Jim Adamo Just a note to thank everyone at Daytona International Speedway. Thank you Hal and the medical staff for helping Melanie, Jamie and Danielle Adamo get home quickly. Thanks to Warren Elliott and Dave Smith. As for me, while driving back home I recalled an article by Kevin Cameron in which he related stories of sleeping or trying to sleep in a van seat that will not move, or in the back with leaking fuel drums, or being kicked out of a motel room in the middle of the night. I probably won't miss that experience, but I will never forget Jim Adamo. I miss him. America's weekly motorcycle newspaper Volume XXX Michael Klinger, Publisho Editorial Jack Mangus, Associate Publisher/Editor Kit Palmer, Associate Editor Paul Carruthers, Associate Editor Donn Maeda, Associate Editor Chris Jonnum, Assistant Editor Edwina Mangus, Calelldar Editor Graphics and Production Ree Johnson, Productioll Supervisor Mandy Loo, Productioll Manager Dennis Greene, lAb. Tech. Stacey Guest, Graphic Artist Amy Faught, Graphic Artist Carolyn Branham, Typesetter Administration Judy Klinger, Coordinator Peggy Rive~a, Secretary to the Publisher Want Ads Toni Kerr, W~llt Ad Sales Service and Support Chris Aitcheson, Headqllarters RRceptiollist Leonard Herring. Service and SlIpport ational Headquarters 2201 Cherry Ave., Long Beach, CA 90806, P.O. Box 498, Long Beach, CA 908Ol-()498 (310) 427-7433; (213) 636-8844. FAX (310) 427-6685 Advertising Terry Pratt, Natiollal Accounts Manager Mark Thome, Western Soles Manager Thomas R. 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Such accepted material is subject to revision as is necessary in the sole discretion of Cyde News. Unsolicited material which is not used will be returned if accompanied by • 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 informahon will be sent upon request. See S.R.D.5. WBPA ~~gWtJT10N 4 Printed in U.S.A. Copyright" Cycle News, Inc. 1993. Tr.demork Cycle News regislered U.s. P.lenl Offie<. All righb ..........d. , Dave Moon TeamMCC Villa Park, IL A hero is Jimmy Adamo A hero has natural ability and talent. A hero is faced with adversity, but never gives up. A hero helps up-and-coming riders with advice and information. A hero faIls and breaks off right clipon during a rain-soaked National in Texas, yet finishes the race by yanking on the throttle cable with one hand, while steering the bike with the other. A hero is someone that no matter how frantic their schedule, will take the time to talk to fans. A hero has many friends, fans, and supporters who are always there to help. A hero is someone that does wheelies on a rusty Elefant, whether in downtown Manhattan or leaving a warehouse in Fairfield, New Jersey. A hero is always smiling. A hero takes the time to give his daughter a ride on the· pit bike. A hero is a legend. In this world we live in, true heroes are very few and far between. With the death of Jimmy Adamo, this world is left with a big empty spqt that this larger than life hero had filled so well. As part of a tight-knit community, I hope that we can attempt to be heroes ourselves, and offer whatever resources we have for Jimmy's family. A hero is your friend. A hero is your competitor. A hero is part of your family. A hero is a husband. A hero is a father. A hero is Jimmy Adamo. Rest in peace, Willy. We love you. MarkCrw: San Gabriel, CA He'll be missed The motorcycle racing community lost a key player on March 7 in the Daytona 200. When Jimmy Adamo crashed, something was different that day. His usual luck at being able to walk away from the most frightening crash had changed, and Jimmy died instantly. He was a most unique man. Constantly challenging the rules, officials, his equipment, and his own riding. His antics were most entertaining in the paddock and pits, but he was very serious about his riding. Having been a top road racer in both Twins and Superbike classes from the early '80s to the present, Jimmy had endured what most couldn't, financial struggles and injury. To my amazement, there was always an unusually large number of dedicated fans who would constantly seek him out at tracks all over America and at Suzuka in Japan, a testament to his popularity. Perhaps the key to Jimmy's success was his attitude. He always had that "smart-ass" smile on his.face, regardless of whether his Ducati was fast or slow, broken or crashed. It made you wonder what he had up his sleeve. I know he'll be sorely missed. Godspeed, Jimmy. Eric R.Moe Spring Lake, MI Moe finished 171h in the Daytona 200 ... Editor. Missed by all Jimmy Adamo will be missed by all of us. On behalf of Ducati fans, friends and enthusiasts throughout Canada, 1 send heartfelt condolences to Jim's family. Alex Fischer President Ducati Owners Club of Canada Bowmanville, Onl., Canada MXKied fan I recently witnessed Team Kawasaki's Mike Kiedrowski dominate both the opening National MX at Gatorback and the Daytona Supercross. I was lucky and had my picture taken with him. In your February 10 issue, you printed the address of three of the "Big Four" factory teams. You didn't include Kawasaki. I'd like to send the MX Kied the picture of us so when I see him at Budds Creek in July, he'll remember me. I'm his biggest fan and think he's great. He's so down to earth and approachable, a real champion. MegaApy Sunrise, FL J:(awasaki Motors Corp. USA, P.O. Box 25252, Santa Ana, CA 92799-5252 ... Editor. Letters to the editor should be sent to Cycle News, P.O. Box 498, Long Beach, CA 90801-0498. Published letters do not neccesarily 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. AlI letters are subject to editing.

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