Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1990's

AMlI SANCT IONED him," said Decker, "and I flew up the side of a wail, came do wn, and then we were going up the stra ight. All of a sudden the light went out." With onl y the light of th e moon to help him out, Decker still finished second to H unter. Anderson and Yarn ell finished third and second . On Sunday morning Mark Dec ker cam e back with a new exhaust pipe and the ho leshot in t he co mbined FourStro ke, Dual Sport, 80 and 12Scc race. Right behind Decke r was the tr io of Johnny Campbell, Jeff Capt and Jamie Campbell. Johnny Campbell came back from the mountains in the lead followed by Decker, Dana Van Stee , who was leading the 12Sec class, Jamie Campbell, Steve Hengeveld, second 125, and Oakley Lehman. The Campbell brothers were running 1-2 on the next lap through the scoring sectio n, with Johnny leading, while Jamie was in a battle with Van Stee for second place. Hengeveld and Braasch moved themselves into fourth and fifth overall, and were running second and third in the 125cc class. In the end, this race belonged to Johnny Campbell. He was able to slow down and conserve his energy, then pull away when he saw his brother and Van Stee getting close. "I was told I had a big lead, and then I came up on Capt on the ridge and stopped to see if he was okay and he said his bike broke, so I just kep t cruising," said Johnny Campbell. "Then my brother and Van Stee came on, so I just cruised away from them. " Van Stee was able to get by Jamie Campbell by doing the double jump, then outd ragged Jamie to the next corner . Shortly thereafter, Jamie Campbell and Van Stee came into the pits for fuel and when they cam e back out, it w as Jamie back in second with Van Stee right on his tail. Braasch made his way around Hengeveld for fourth. Van Stee moved back into second before the white flag ca me out wi th Braasch also getting around Jamie Campbell. The checke red flew for Johnny Campbell, who took first in the Fou r-Stroke division, followed by first 125cc Van Stee. After the Vin tage and Sidecar race, the final event for the weekend was the 250/5OOcc combined race. Johnny Cam pbell, once again, showed his power and pulled th e holeshot ahead of 2S0ccmounted Lehman, Hengeveld, Jeff Case and Staten. Ondas was near the front battling with Jamie CampbelL . Position changes were few and far between thr ough out the two- hour race, with Ondas eventually getting by Jamie Cam pbell for third. The checkered flag dropped for Johnny Campbell, who took the ove rall and 500cc-elass win. On das registered second when Staten broke his chain on the last lap and Jamie Campbell tOOK third. First place in the 250cc class belonged to Lehman, followed by 01 Hengeveld and Parks. Malcolm Smith Grand Prix San Bernardino, California Results: March 2-3 UNCLSFI), 1. Greg Zitterkopf (Kaw); 2. Drey Din:b (Ha n); 3. CrMg Ada ms (Kaw ); 4. John Rudder (Yam) ; 5. Dave Ondas (Kaw); 6. Bob Maxwell (Hon). sa EX: 1. Rex Staten (Ka w ); 2. Bruce McDougal (Ha n); 3. Bill Maxim (Kaw); 4. Terry Davis (Kaw); 5. Scott Anderso n (Hus). VET EX: I. Greg Zitterkopf (Kaw); 2. Drey Dircks (Hon); 3. John Rudder (Yam), 4. RexSlaten (Kaw); 5. Abe Baumann (Kaw). . NI G HT RACE: 1. Craig Hunter (Hon); 2. Mark Decker (Hus); 3. Steve Anderson (Hus) ; 4. Doug Yarnell (ATK) . 4-STK EX: 1. Johnny Ca mpbell (Ho n); 2. Jamie Campbell (Hon); 3. Oakley lehman (Hon); 4. Mark Decke r (Hus) . 125 EX: 1. Dan Van Sire (Ka w ); 2. Stev e Hengeveld (Kaw); 3. John Braasch (Suz). V1NT: I. Randy Lester (Yam). 2.50 EX: 1. Oakle y Lehman (Yam); 2. St ev e Hengeveld (Kaw ); 3. Jon Parks (Hon). 500 EX: 1. Johnny Campbell (Hon); 2. Dave Ondas (Kaw); 3. Janue Campbell (Hon). ro-Am & Pro Card Holders Only ','996 of Char1otte, NC For Info,~~ Calhoun ~.~JJm :. Calhou (706) 629 Special Thanks To: Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki (770) 479-3340 of Canton Roswell Fun Machines (770) 442-8460 Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Husqvama (770) 386-8965 l ayton Suzuki Shepherd Hotel 1-800-666-6878 Calhoun Cycle .(706) 629-9219 Huddle House (706) 629-2063 Tickets Available: • At the Gate • At Local Shops • By Mail: Calhoun 335 Bea Calhoun Pro Entry $35.00 @ by Mail (No Hid Spectator Gate ,~ , ~~ OURV G R IP S Cometic Gasket WHlrE &lFlCI-rl-le=FI::3 SIl'OIl R a_ TW ! ... . Helmet Fresh ~~~~ 1st Overall: Steve Hatch (Suz) 3rd Overall: Kevin Hina (eRE) 4th Ova II: Mike Laffaty (KIM) Three D ifferent Bikes - One Tire Brand: TRELLEBORG Trelleborg Supermasters Rear Tires, available in 18" & 19" sizes Trelleborg Maxi Grip Front Tires, available in 21" size 3 of the top 4 riders choose Trelleborg Tires. You can ride with the winners! Available nationwide at your Parts Unlimited Dealer or call 1-800-666-8473 TRElLEBORG~ a IIIeFF8 Factory Connect·on

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