Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1990's

.vOICES. America's weekly motorcycle newspaper . Letters to ~ editor . Volume XXXIII Sharon Clayton, President Michael Klinger, Publisher Editorial Paul Carruthers, Editor Kit Palmer, Associate Editor Scott Rousseau, Associate Editor Mark Hoyer, Managing Editor Keith Bush, Assistant Editor/Copy Editor Cameron Coatney, Assistant Editor Tom Titus, Copy Editor Advertising Terry Pratt, National Accounts Manager Mark Mitchell, Eastern Accounts Manager Mark Thome, Western Sales Manager Thomas Gonter, Western Sales Manager Forrest Hayashi, Western Sales Manager Greg'Mitchell, Eastern Sales Manager Ri<;k Matheny, Eastem Sales Manager Rhonda Crawford, Western Ad Coordinator Laurie Snow, Assistant Carla Allen, Eastem Ad Coordinator Tina Farr, Assistant . Marketing & Promotion Mark Thome, Manager . New Media Development Mark Mitchell, Director Rick Matheny, Operalions Classified Ads Sharon Van Hazelen Graphics and Production Ree Johnson, Productiorl Supervisor Mandy Loo, Production Manager Dennis Greene, Lab. Tech. Stacey Guest, Graphic Artist Vance Lanoy, Graphic Artist Administration Judy Klinger, Coordinator Leanne Sims, Admillislrative Assistanl AccountinglData Processing Donna Bryan-Diamond, NR Coordinalor Geneva Repass, Assislanl Herlane Lewis, Credit Circulation Rheba Smith, Manager Alma Anguiano, Processing Coordinator Pam Klein, Billing Coordinator Carol Begovic, Dealer Coordinator Service and Support Bridgett Bobrofsky, Receptionist National Headquarters 2201 Cherry Ave., Long Beach, CA 90806, P.O. Box 498, Long Beach. CA 90801-0498 (310) 427-7433; (213) 636-8844. FAX (310)427-6685 Eastern Office 4188 First Ave., Tucker, GA, 30084; mailing address P.O. Box 805, Tucker, GA 30085-0805. (770) 934-7850. FAX (770) 934-3112 A young fan I just returned home from a wonderful Sunday afternoon at the San Jose Mile, and feel a need to share an incident I witnessed after the races were over. I went down to the pits to get a closeup look and possibly a handshake from some of the riders. I was talking to one of them when a young family with a small boy, probably a grade-schooler, came up and asked if they could have a group picture taken with the racer. The racer excused rumself and, grinning from ear to ear, got up to go and join the photo group. A~ the young fan was staring wide-eyed at the Harley race bike, the racer picked up the boy and sat him on the seat and told him to "grab hold of the handlebars." That young fan will no doubt forever remember ills day at the San Jose Mile where he got special attention. Mom and Dad will cherish the photos for years to come and this old fan wiJI smile knowingly when people say that Jay Springsteen is sure a credit to the sport .()f motorcycling. RobertKimm Phoenix, AZ Del Mar Mile kudos My hat is off to the Del Mar Mile. Both Chris Agajanian of Chris Agajanian Presents and Bob Bishop of the San Diego Antique Motorcycle Club did an outstanding job again tills year of putting on the best show and race of the entire season. Record crowds, perfect weather and the largest gathering of Legends made it a memorable five-day bike week event. Keep up the great work, you've got lots of fans out here. Andrea Phillips San Uiego, CA Rooting for Miguel It's been a week or more since the last AMA Superbike round in Las Vegas, but I'm still thinking about it. Despite INSIDE. the recent reports of Miguel DuHamel's unfortunate miscues on and more importantly off the track, he seems to be a racer's racer. He gives all of his abilities come race day and respects the talents of his rivals. Well, almost. His recent comments regarding Mat Mladin and now Larry Pegram have overshadowed the more accommodating side of ills personality. This is an unfair memory to be left with when compared to the dedication he has shown. After finally getting by Pegram, it was still impressive to watch rum try to the point of lifting the wheel a bit high under braking. What more could you ask for - two gifted, dedicated gentlemen representing the top of the class. I'm glad it was Doug Chandler, but I was rooting for Miguel. Mike Panelo Santa Clara, CA No vote, no voice Tuesday, November 5, is the day for every motorcyclist and ATV rider to make their voices heard. Every road, off-road, dual sport rider, competitive, trail and commuter rider should be at the polls to vote. • Whether you base your vote on a candidate's position on motorcycling concerns or other issues that affect your family, lifestyle or financial well-being, go to the polls and vote. Many local, state and federal offices may be won with fewer than a hundred votes. Your vote can make the difference. To Cycle News, thanks for all the public service announcements regarding voter registration and voting over the last couple of months. Vote on Tuesday, November 5! Make your voice be heard. Dana Bell AMA Western States Representative Long Beach, CA E~ig says so long I am writing this letter to express my appreciation to Bevo Forte and Scott USA for more than 15 years of loyal support. I remember the first time I wore an old pair of Scott goggles I had found and how I had some good luck at that race. After that, whenever I was really down, Bevo would show up at a race with a pair of red goggles for me to wear. It picked me up and gave me the boost I needed to get going again. Bevo gave me moral support when·I needed it most and probably deserved it least. His enthusiasm is contagious around the race track and aU of us racers pick up on it. The result is a better event for all the fans and a better product for the promoters and the AMA I would also like to express my gratitude to the great people at Thor who have sponsored me for the past 10 years. Tills year at Steel City, the most important race of my career so far, Jim Gallagher (who started at Thor when I did) came up with the coolest Led Zeppelin gear I have ever seen. I will miss him, Mark, Drew and the rest of the gang at Thor. I have enjoyed my association with them and the people in their parent company, Parts Unlimited. • The time has come for me to leave these relationsillps just as it came for me to leave Yamaha. I wish them all lots of fun and happiness. See you at the races. Jeff Emig Riverside, CA Emig, the 1996 AMA 250cc National Motocross Champion, will wear Shift motocross gear and Arnetie goggles ill 1997... Editor. Letters to the editor should be sent to Voices, Cycle News, P,O. Box 498, Long Beach, CA 90806-0498, faxed to 310/4276685 or e-mail.editor@cyclenews.com. Published letters do not necessarily reflect the position of Cycle News, Inc. Letters should not exceed 200 words and all letters are subject to editing. Anonymous letters will not be considered for publication. All letters should contain the writer's name, address and daytime phone number ... Editor. . Issue #44, Novem~r 6, 1996 . e·mail editor@cyclenews.com subscribe®cyclenews.com advertising@cycJenews.com FEATURES Internet http://www.cycJenews.com ROAD RACING Cycle News (USPS 141-340) is published .....eekly except the last two weeks of the calendar yeiU' for $50.00 per year by Cycle News, Inc., 2201 Cherry Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806. Periodicals P05tagt Paid at LOlJg Beach. CA and al additional mailing office. Canada Post International Publications Mail Australian World Superbike finale _ HARE SCRAMBLES AMA Leadbelt 30 DIRT TRACK SHOOTOUT #546H5. 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Advertis-ing rates and circulation information will be sent upon request. See S.R.D.5. W.lBDA ational 6 AUDIrEO V -!:'"to CIRCULATION Printed' in U.S,A. cOfl"'ght" Cycle New" Inc. 1996. Trodtllluk Cycle New. ~Jt~d U.S. Patfttt Offitt. All righb rfserved: .32 1997125cc Motocross Shootout.......12 NEW BIKES DEPARTMENTS New 1997 Honda street bikes ........·.. 18 EVENTS Team Exide OFF-ROAD Desert Cross Scrambles , from Jean, NY 22 CALENDAR 42 45 LEADERBOARD 20 34 RESULTS PROALE 46 WANT.ADS 47 RACER TEST IN THE TAPES Massimo Meregalli's YZF600 Thundercat.. 26 LOOKING BACK : 63 63 ON THE'FRONT COVER Troy Corser became the first Australian to win a World Superbike crown. Photo by Gold & Goose. Inset: Honda's V-twin vrRlOOO and our lineup of 125cc MXers. Photos by Mark Hoyer and Kit Palmer.

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