Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1990's

I·EVENTS. Jimmy L_ls on a very nmt MlItch'GSO SCnImbler IelIds Rick Doughty at the AHRMA Vlnlllge-iron Natlonsl Motocross In Sen Bernardino, ClIltromls. Lewis leads Glen Helen Vintage Motocross By Matt Hilgenberg double moto wins for the overall victory. Zack Miller notched runner-up and Matt Greene scored consisten! 3s for third OA. Aaron holeshot both 250cc C motos and led most of the way, only to be aced by Ronnie Yarbro. While Aaron was disappointed at being zapped in the last few comers, he had nothing tobe ashamed of - Yarbro had been a rising star in the B classes a few years ago when his racing career was cut short by serious internal injuries suffered in competition. "This is my first race back," Yarbro said with a grin. "['m a little rusty, and have absolutely no endurance, but it sure feels good to be racing again." In 125cc C, Aaron and Marty Pence mirrored Brandon and Kyle Justice's earlier results, only in reverse. Pence grabbed the win with 3-1 scores, leaving runner-up for Aaron (1-3). Lucas McDaniel, who finished a strong second to Aaron in molo one of 125cc C, had trouble with the rain-slicked Cathey's Creek clay and turned in a second-round fifth, for third overall. In Unlimited C/D, only two riders scored the same in both motos-Pence, the winner with 2-2and career C/D rider Jason Libera with 3-3 for third. Aaron's 4-1 earned him second place overall. Results 50 (....6): 1. Madison Hambright (KTM); 2. Breit Michaud (KTM); 3. Nicole Stiles (LEM); 4. Steven Houser; 5. Tyler Jolley (Yam). 50 (7-8): 1. c.meron McCoy (Han); 2 Chris Hale (LEM), 60: 1. Aaron Nations (Kaw); 2. Matthew McCombs (Kaw); 3. Christopher Chesnee (Kaw); 4, 500« Dorman (Kaw~ 80 0: 1.Brnndon Ellenburg (Suz); 2. Zack Miller (Suz); 3. Matt Creene (Han); 4. Bradley Robertson (Yam); 5. Ryan Burkett (Yam). JR MINI: 1. 8mndon Ellenburg (Suz); 2. Kyle Justice (Kaw);3. Bryan Walker (Yam); 4.J08h Queen (Kaw); 5. Eric Dudley (Kaw). SR MINI: J. TraVIS Reagan (Kaw); 2.00u8 Earls (Suz); 3. Jen!my Hill (Han); 4. Brod Henderson (Suz); 5. Matt Blevins (Hon~ S/MINI: 1. Travis Reogan (Kaw); 2.Robert Chambers (Han); 3. Ooug Earll (Suz); 4. Brad Henderson (Suz); 5. Matt Blevins (Han). SCHBY: I. Jerry Strange (Hon); 2. Robert Chambers (Hon). 125 A: 1. Tim Hodock(Hon). 125 8: 1. Jason Thompson (Kaw); 2. Luke Presnell (Han); 3. Phillip Hayes (Su2o); 4. Ken Pruett (Hon). 125 C: l. Marty Pence (Kaw); 2. Aaron Ellenburg (Su2o); 3.Lucas McDaniel (Hon); 4. Adam Patterson (Yam); 5. Derrick Fulwicker (Yam). 125 0: I. Robert Chambers (Han); 2. Tracy Owens (Hon); 3. Kris Brock (Suz); 4. Kevin Brock (SU2.); 5.Johnny Duckworth (Han). 250 A: I. Tim Hodock CHon); 2. Todd Baisden (Suz). 250 B: I. Chad Leigh (Yam); 2. Crady Shehan (Yam). 250 C: 1. Ronnie Yarbro (Suz); 2. Aaron Ellenburg (SU2.); 3. Jay Taylor (Hon); 4,. Clifford Pierce (Hon); 5. Cameron Shugart (Yam). 250 D: I. Anthony Orr (Han); 2. Brad Wilson (Suz); 3. Larry Stephens (Kaw); 4. Joey Pri~; 5. Craig Tackett. 25+ A: 1. Todd Baisden (Suz); 2. Aaron Bolllnger (Hon); 3. Nicky Baker (Hon); 4. Mike Padgett (yam). 25+ B: 1. Joey Singleton (Han); 2. Dale Woody (Hon). 2.S+s C: 1. Mitch Libera (Yam); 2. David Shugart (Yam); 3. Jim Miller (Hon); ,. Mark Huntsinger (Suz); S. Keith Comwell (Yam). 30+ A: 1. Nicky Baker (Han). 30+ B: 1. Joey Singleton (Hon); 2. Cary Baisden (KTM). 30+ C: 1. David Shugart (Yam); 2. Mark Huntsinger (Solo); 3. David Tucker (Sw:); 4. Keith Cornwell (Yam); 5. Robert Pamell (Kaw). U/L AM: I. Jason Thompson (Kaw); 2. Luke Presnell (Han); 3. Dale Woody (Hon); 4. Derrick Fulwider (Yam); 5. Clifford Pierce (Hon). U/L C/O:~. Marty Pence (Kaw); 2. Aaron Ellenburg (Suz); 3. Jason Libera (Yam); 4. Mitch Libera (Yam); 5. Tracy Owens (Hon). Beyer Blasts Portage S1 and power his Rotax to a convincing win in the 600cc Pro class at the Canal Days-sponsored Short Track at the Portage Fairgrounds. Beyer was a convindng winner in his heat and grabbed the lead at the flash of the green and was never headed. Behind him Steve Kasten fended off Lee Johnson, Bob Ybema and Rick Bretl for second. The other Pro finals were just as exciting with J.R. Schnabel taking a wire-to-wire win over John Hundertmark, Brad Rosine, Mark Kornely and Rick Janus. In the 500cc Pro final Steve Kasten again fought off Lee Johnson. Rick Bretl and Giancarlo Giannini for the win. As always, the Amateur classes kept the fans' attention throughout the evening. Dylan Vandenhoek puled out the win in the 50cc Shaft class over Derek Weber, Brock Schwartzenbacher and Dan Starter. In the sacc Chain division it was Erick Chattier pulling away from Schwartzenbacher, Vandenhoe'k and Cody Wolf for the win. Jesse Janisch was the class of the 60s, besting Tyler Smolders, Jordan Jones, Blake Young, Eric Chattier and Daniel Starter. The 80cc finals were both close races. Tyler Smolders pulled off the win in the 80cc Junior over Jesse Janisch, Mark Ziedler, Jordan Jones, and Zach Wolf In the 80cc Senior final Brad Routheau found himself in front at the finish in front of Nick Hammer, Eric Ehle, Dan Mischler and Dave Schultz. The 125/200cc Combo class belonged to T.J. Ziedler, who made short work of Erick Laning, Stephanie Welch, Justin Voight and Matt Kimmes for the wi n. The 250cc Amateur final belonged to John Hundertmark, who outlasted Jeremy Deruyter, Brad Rosine, Dan Vrana and Randy Ruffi. Dan Vrana was not to be held back. When the checkers flew over the 400cc Amateur dass, Vrana had held on for the win over Hundertmark, Tom Boerger, Erick Laning and Andrew Glowers. Results . 600 PRO: I. Brei Beyer (Ra); 2. Steve Kasten (Yam); 3. Lee Johnson (Rn); 4. Bob Ybema (lUx); 5. Rick Btell (Hon). 500 PRO: 1. Steve Kasten (Han); 2. Lee Johnson (Rtx); 3. Rick Bred; 4. Giancarlo Giannini (Rtx). 250 PRO: I. J.R. Schnabel (Hon); 2. John Hundertmark (Kaw); 3. Brad Rosine; 4. Mark Komely (Hon); 5. Ric:k Janus (Han). 50 A: 1. Eric Chattier (LEM); 2. Brock Schwartzenbacher (C~); 3. Dylan Vandenhoek (M-M); 4. Cody Wolf (M-M). 50 B: l. Dylan Vandenhoek (Yam); 2. Derek Webl!r (Yam); 3. Brock Schwart::z..enbache:r (Yam); 4. DanIel Starter. 60: t Jesse Janisch (Kaw); 2. Tyler Smolders (Kaw); 3. Blake Young (Kaw); 4. Eric Chattier (Kaw). 80 JR: t. Tyler Smolders (Kaw); 2. Jesse Janisch 3. Mark Ziedier (yam); 4. Jordan Jones; 5. Zach Wolf (Kaw). 80 SR: 1. Brad Routheau (Hon); 2. Nick Hammer (Sulo~ 3. Eric Ehle (Yam); 4. Dan Mischler (Suz); 5. Dave Schultz (Sux). 125/200: 1. T.). Ziedler (Yarn); 2. Erick Laning (Suz); 3. Stephanie Welch (Yam); 4. Justin Voight (Sulo); 5. Matt Kimmes (Suz). 250: 1. John Hundertmark (Hon); 2. Jeremy Deruyter (Han); 3. 8rad Rosine (Han); 4. Dan Vrana (Kaw); 5. Randal Rum (Yam). 400: I. Dan Vrana (Hus); 2. John Hundertmark (Suz); 3, Tom Boettcher (Kaw); 4. Eric Laning (Yam); 5. Andrew CIowe.r. 500: l. Steve Forest (Yam); 2. Cianarlo Ciamini (Rbi); 3. Craig Vervoort (Hon). OPEN: 1. Fred Pettis (H-D); 2. Mike DuvaU (H-D); 3. Everett Duvall (H-D). By Bill Holt VET: 1. Steve Forest (Yam); 2. Tom Boerger (Kaw); 3. Mike Frankom (Yam); 4. Charlotte Waidbuesser (Rtx); 5. Jeff Wyma PORTAGE, WL MAY 31 Bret Beyer took a short break from the National Championship campaign to stay close to hom (Hon; SR/VlNT: 1. Fred Pettis (H-D); 2. Steve Prisk (Yam); 3. Mark Boettcher (Yam); 4. Dave Grasser (Hon); 5. Sam C~ay (H-D). SAN BERNARDrNO, CA, JUNE 2 Cycle World Magazine's Jimmy Lewis put a test bike to a real test on his way to the Premier 500cc Expert win at round seven of the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association's Vintage Iron National MX Series, held at Glen Helen Raceway. Lewis was riding the Team Obsolete Matchless GSO scrambler that is a replica of' Bill Nilsson's 1957 World Championship machine. CRC hosted approximately 260 entries on a day that saw temperatures in the high-90s. Moto one saw Lewis third on the start and using the early laps to adjust to a right-handshift bike with an up-for-first gear-change pattern. BSA Gold Star-mounted Rick Doughty led at the end of the initial lap, and continued to hold the lead under pressure from Lewis, before th-e Matchless rider finally grabbed the spot. Doughty stayed close behind, then regained the top spot when Lewis slowed, thinking the front axle had broken when he overjumped a jump. Lewis realized that the low-mount frontiender had rotated forward slightly and was rubbing the tire, so he took off after Doughty once again. Doughty, meanwhile, was fighting a carburetion problem which had the engine bogging severely on jump landings, but managed to ride to the moto win ahead of Lewis. Doughty got the holeshot in moto two, and led Lewis by a narrow margin until the final lap, when Lewis squirted past and held on for the win. Carter Collision Service's Greg Carter was another Expert with an excellent day, earning three overall victories aboard a pair of Makos. Carter won five of the six motos en route to 25Occ, SOOcc and 30+ Expert honors. Sixteen 40+ Novices hit the track, with Rick Labgold sweeping both motos on a Maico. Tom Barnett guided his Honda to second overall, ahead of the Yamaha MX360 of Chuck DeRan. Vic Curti and Joe Crippen split moto wins in 250cc Intermediate competition, with Curti taking the second moto and the overall. New Intermediate Steve Sagely was third with a 6-4 score. Results PREM t/W NOV: I. Bill Samstag (Gre). PREM l/ W !NT: I. J.D. Janlec (BSA); 2. Ryan Dee Cameron (Vel); 3. Dave Duane (Cot). ?REM L/W EX: 1. David Boydstun (Gre) ?REM SOO INT: 1. John Huegel (Ind); 2. Kelly Shane (Ari); 3. JD Janiec (Ric-AJS); 4. David Breetwor (Mat); 5. JOAn Ford (Vel). PREM 500 EX: 1. Jimmy Lewis (Mat); 2. Rick Doughty (BSA). PREM OPEN TWIN NOV: 1. AI Soehnnann (Tri). PRB{ OPEN lWlN INT: I. Norm Shields (Tri-BSA); 2. Verne Elmore (Tri); 3. Ed Crowell (Mat); 4. Cerald Ragers (AJS). PREM OPEN TW EX: 1. Cary Davis (Tri). ClSC 125 NOV: 1. Greg Hatzenbuhler (pen); 2. Mike Folena (Ric-Zun); 3. Ike Winc:h~ll (Mnk); 4. Russell Heck (Hus); 5. Jack Alvarado (Hus). CLSe 125 INT: 1. Greg Berg (DKW); 2. Ron Renzulli (CZ); 3 Lee Fabry (A-E); 4. Cene Fetty (Hus); S. Wade Quick (Hut). eLSe 125 EX: I. Norm Bigelow (Bul); 2. Da\·id Boydstun (Mal); 3. Allen Wemel (Sac); 4. Tim Henry (Puc). CLSe 250 NOV: 1. Jerry Sterrett (Bul); 2. Jim Wilson (Hus); 3. Bill Samstag (Cre). CLSC 250 lNt: 1. Verne Elmore'(Oss); 2.. Mike Fenner (8SA); 3. Dilve Duane (AJS). CLSC 250 EX: 1. John I.A': Fevre (Hus). CLSC 500 NOV: 1. David Duvamey (Hus); 2. Jerry Sterrett (Tri); 3. Bud Hotchkiss (8ul). CLSe 500 tNT: 1. Matt Parsons (Ric·BSA); 2. Ken Markling (Hus~ 3. Tom Ramey (Hus~ 4. MIkeCilb (Che). CLSe 500 EX: 1. Charlie Beck (Mai); 2. Jim BoUingmo (RieTri); 3. John Le Fevre (Hus); 4. Tim Henry (Ole-Tri); 5. Tom Horton (Cre). 125 NOV: 1. Joel Hanson (Hon); 2. Chris Frei (Yam); 3. Jamie Hanson (yam). 1.25 INT: 1. Steve Cibson (Hon); 2. Richard Venegas (Hon). 125 EX: 1. Nann Bigelow (Hon); 2. Rich Smith (Mal). 250 NOV: 1. Tom Rogers (Hus): 2. Don 8eeJe (Hon); 3. Jeff Snyder (Hon); 4. Randy Mattinson (Yam); 5. Jeffrey Carver (Han). 250 lNT: 1. Vic Curti (Oss); 2. Joe Crippen (Han); 3. Steve Sagely (Hon); 4. Tom Seagroves (pen); 5. Dennis Tooman (Hon). 2SO EX: 1. Greg Carter (Mai); 2. David Fisher (Oss); 3. Randy Lewis (Ric-Moo); c. Thad Wolff (Hon); 5. Ed Lowenberg (8ul). 500 NOV: 1. Steve Fish (CZ); 2. David StarT (Yam); 3. Don Beese (Yam); 4. Jamie Fetty (Hus); S. Jeff Tuliniua (Yam). SOC !NT: 1. Jeff Mulli.ns (Mai); 2. Matt PanKIIlS (Mai); 3. Ryan Dkbon (CZ); 4. Marc Cartwright (Pen); 5. Keith Petran~lo (BSA). 500 EX: I. Greg Carter (Mai); 2. Mike Halpin (Mai); 3. Ed Zomes (Yam); c. Ed Lowenberg (Bul); 5. Paul Sedler (Hus). OPEN TW NOV: 1. Dennis Van Gundy (Ric). OPEN TW TNT: 1. Bob Del Morris (Ric-Tri). QPEN TW EX: l. Daryl Hambleton (Che·TrI); 2. Rick Doughty (Ric- Tri). WMNNOV: 1. Enen Voennans(Hoo~2.CingerHiJgenberg(But~ WMN INT: 1. Erin Larsen (Hon); 2. Mindy Hlimbleton (Hon). 30+ NOV: 1. Tom Rogers (Hus); 2. Michael Young (Hus); 3. David Starr (Yam); 4. Don Beese (C-A); S. Jamie Fetty (HUll). 30+ lNT: I. Joe Crippen (Hon); 2. Clark Sumner (Sulo); 3. Louis Harker (CZ); 4. Ryan Dicbon (CZ); 5. Tom Seagrovl$ (pen). 30+ EX: I. Creg Carter (Mai); 2. Mike Halpin (Mal); 3. Thad Wolff (Hon). <0+ NOV, L IY'" LobgoId (Moi~'2 Tom Bamett (Hon); 3. O>uck DeRan (Yam); 4. Rid: Whecler (Mai~ S. Randy Mattmson (Yam~ 40+ INT: 1. Randi Perkinl (CZ); 2. Vk Curti (Ql:s); 3. Keith Petrangelo (BSA); 4.. Bob Spicer (Rie-BSA); 5. Steven Bibb (BSA). 40+ EX: 1. David Fisher (Oss); 2. Randy Lewis (Ric-Mon); 3. Charlie 8ec:k (Mai); 4. Steve Spragle (HUll); 5. Ed. Zornes (yam). 50+ NOV: 1. Wayne Rantz (Han); 2. Ralph Po~lt (Hon); 3. Steve Mclean (Hus); 4. Roger Cowin (Hus); 5. Bill Staley (Bul). 50+ !NT: 1. John Huegel (Yam); 2. Terry Pratt (CZ); 3. David Metz (CZ); 4. Dennis Tooman (Hon); 5. Richard Mc:Cormick (Hon). 50+ EX: 1. Danny Davies (Tribsa). 60+ NOV: 1. Bill Staley (8ul); 2. Nann Bladaner (Kaw). 60+ INT: 1. Ed Ott (Yam); 2. George Cayssials (CZ); 3. Jim Cooke (Tra). Bertilino blasts Shawno HM By Bill Holt SHAWNO, WI, MAY 26 Reed Bertilino found his way to the middle of the narrow groove and took a wire-to-wire win in the 600cc Pro Final at of the Shawno Half Mile. Bertilino was hounded throughout by Steve Kasten, who settled for second. Behind them it was Rick Bretl, Bob Ybema and Brian Zun,. The 500cc PrQ final belonged to L&B Automotive's Lee Johnson, who bested Kasten, Ybema, Bretl and David Cartwright. The 250cc final was a close battle, with Jeremy Deruyter beating out Brian Kromroy, John Hundertmark, Brian Zum and TOdd Kluever for the win. The 50cc Chain final saw Brock Schwartzenbacher take the win from Eric Chattier, Dylan Vandenhoek and Cody Wolf. The 50cc Shaft class also belonged to Schwartzenbacher, who came home in front of Vandenhoek, Derek Weber and Danny Starter. The 60s are always fun to watch. This time it was Jesse Janisch besting Tyler Smulders, Chattier, Wolf and Derek Weber. The 80s were combined this week, and the win went to Tyler Smulders, who fended off Brad Routheau, Jesse Janisch, Eric Ehle and Willie Beaten for the win. 'The 125/200cc Combo win went to Todd Kluever, who slipped by T.J. Ziedler, Randy Smith, Stephanie Welch and Eric Laning. The 250cc final took two heats to sort out. At the end of the final it was Brad Rosine out in front of Jeremy Deruyter, John Hundertmark, Todd Kluever and Keegan 1verson. The 400s put on a good show, with Dan Vrana clinging to the win over Eric Laning, Tom Boerger, Dan Lauters and Louis Lauters. The 500cc class belonged to Steve Forest, who won over a hard-eharging Giancarlo Giannini, Kye Ybema, Dave Cartwright and Dustin Crooks. The Vet final was won by [owa native Jeff Hawbaker, who came home in front of Scott Ketcher, Randal Ruin, Tom Boerger and Jeff Wyma. The Seniors were led home by Larry Ekes, who fought off Fred Pettis, Steve Pr.isk, Ellis Giannini and Al Sumner. Results 600 PRO: Reed 8ertiJino (Rb:); 2. Sieve Kasten (Yam); 3. Rick Brell (Hon); 4. Bob Ybema {Rtx); 5. Brian Zum. 500 PRO: 1. Lee Johnllon (Rtx); 2. Steve Kasten (Hon);~. Bob Ybema (Rtx); 4. Rick Bretl (Horr); 5. Dave Cartwright (Sulo). 250 PRO: 1. Jeremy Deruyter (Hon); 2. Brian Kromroy (Yam); 3. John Hundertmark (Han); 4.. Brian Zum (Hon); 5. Todd Kluever (Soz). 50 A: 1. Brock Schwartloenbac:her (Cob); 2. Eric Chattier (LEM); 3. Dylan Vandenhoek (M-M); 4. Cody Wolf (M-M). 50 8: 1. Brock Schwartloenbacher (Yam); 2. Dylan Vandenhoek (Yam); 3. Derek Weber (Yam); 4-. Daniel Starter (Yam). 60: 1. Jesse Janisch (lau (Hon); 3. Jesse Janisch (Kaw); 4, Mark Ziedler (Yam);5. Eric Ehle (Yam). 125/200: 1. Todd Kluever (Suz); 2. Randy Smith (Hon); 3. Stephame Welch (Yam); 4. T.J. Zeidler (Yam); 5. Eric Ehle (Suz). 250: 1. Brad Rosine (Hon); 2. Jeremy Deruyter (Hon); 3. John Hundertmark (Hari); 4. Todd Kluever (Suz); 5. Keegan Iverson. 400: 1. Dan Vrana (Hus); 2. Eric Lamng (Yam); 3. Tom Boerger (Kaw); 4. Dan Lauters (Suz); 5. Louis Lauters (Suz). 500: 1. Steve Forest (Yam); 2. GiBncarlo Gianmni (Rlx); 3. Kye Ybftna (Ra); 4. Dave Cartwrighl (Sulo); 5. Dustin Crooks. VET: 1. Jeff Hawbaker (H-D); 2. Scot Ketcher (Rtx); 3. Randal Ruin (Yam);4. Tom Boerger (Kaw); 5. JeEr Wyma (Han). SR: 1. Larry Ekes (Hon); 2. Fred Pcttis. (H-D); 3. Steve prISk (Yam);4. Ellis Giannini (Rlx); 5. AI Sumner (Suz). OPEN/VINT: I. Dustin Crook! (Yam); 2. Pred Pettis (H-D); 3. Mark Boettcher (Yam); 4. Frank Bozek (BSA); 5. aUf Ekes (H-O). Johnson jams at Mendota Megacross By A.J. Fallsalot MENDOTA, IL, JUNE B Chad Johnson showed the Mini class around in the heat and the main at the Miller Genuine Draft, Sportland Megacross Shootout. Japeth Suslee ran second in the main till a miscue put him in third for the evening. Darby Fowle.r took advantage of Suslee's misfortune and took an easy second. Anthony Weber and Ross Ma.rtin rounded out the top five. The award for individual effort went to Andy Stacy in the 250cc A main. "Jumpin'" Junior Jackson got a good holeshot with Stacy and Sheedy in close pursuit. Jackson took an inside-out line, pushing Stacy off the track in the first comer, along with the rest of the class. With everyone bottled up, Jackson put a comfortable lead on the pack. Stacy slowly but methodically

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