Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1990's

(left) Tyson Taylor won the 125cc Intermediate division at StarWest Motocross Park In Moreno Valley. California. (Below) Jason Wood (205) was the top 125cc Intermediate rider at the final round 01 the SSC PI1 Pro Factory Sponsorship Series at California's Castaic Lake. Mike laPaglia's leave of absence during the ummer vacation schedule didn't seem to hamper him torught in the Super Pee Wee division, where he shot down the track's dominant Pee Wee, Chad Gores, during the one-moto shootout on the main track. LaPag<1ia returned to score his second class victory of the mght whcri he topped the field of 60cc racers in the 60cc Beginner (6-9) division. LaPaglia topped a very-improved Michael Perry and Justin Yeast in the 60cc race and Gores and 50cc Stock champ Brandon Million in the Pee Wee division. Results UttleTuck STRTR (U): 1. Chad Herbert (LEM); 2. Alan jiron (Yam); 3. Lee S.ul (Yam); 4" jonathan Woolery (Yam); 5. Cody Huddleston (Suz~ STRTR (7·8): 1. Mark J hnson (KTM); 2~ Tyler Willmon (KTM); 3. Alex Madrid (Yam); 4" Dalton Vanderbyl (Yam). BEG (4-6): 1. Steven Cerda (KTM); 2. Kevin Thompson (LEM); 3. Roberto jiron (LEM); 4 Nolan Shuftt (LEM); 5. Matthew Rlchardson (KTM). BEG (7-lI~ I Alex Wan! (lEM). MOD BEG (+6): 1. MIchael Cove:1Ji CKTM); 2. Danny Conu· In (LEM); 3. Nolan Schultz (LEM); 4.. Cayton Murillo (LEM); 5. Thomas CarlJlOl'l (KTM). MOD BEG (1-8): 1. Ju~tin Goodger (KTM); 2. jesse Ryan (ICTM~ STK A: 1 Bl<1ndon Million (LEM). STK B: 1. Michael Yardley (LEM); 2. Mark Bailey (LEM); 3. David Hough (lEM); 4. Phillip Aube (KTM); 5. Ow-les Pearson Results P/W: 1. Scott QeCMte (KTM): 2. Chad Sanex (KTM); 3. Chns Plou(Je (Yam): 4. Katl Alspaugh (KTM); 5. Cameron SchOltz (yam). 60(0-8): 1. Tate MlSiasuk (Kaw). 60 (9--11): 1. R~ MalMrbe (Kaw~ 2. Tyson Davu (Kaw); 3. Cheyng Komoff (Kaw~ 80 BEG: 1. T.J. Bendo (Yam); 2. Mike Alessi (Suz); 3 Andy Pil!m!: (Yam); 4. Thoma Glasbenner (Kaw); 5. Richard Eubanks (Yam). 80 NOV: L Chns ihan (Suz); 2. J.R. TeTY (Yam); 3. Shane Smith (Y~); 4. Mike Meadows (Hon~ S. Gerard Patin (Yam). B/W: 1. Brian Hulsey (Kaw); 2. Chns Nihan (Suz); 3. Miek Meadows (Hon); 4.. J.R. Tmy (Yam); S. Vil"lC.'e Rhoads (Yam~ 125 BEG: 1. Scott McCormack (Hon); 2. Aaron Orin (Hon); 3. Oint Ewing (Suz); 4. RId: l.anIon (Suz): S. Scott Reynolds (Hon~ US NOV: 1. Travis Smith (Kaw); 2.jU5tu1 Komoff (Kaw); 3. Mike Wilson (Kaw); 4. Brad Teny (Hon); S. Bnan Terry (Hon~ US lNT: L Jason Wood (Hon); 2. Andrro l.almdor (Hon); 3. Nick Scot! (Suz); 4. Damon Bivens (Yam); 5. Ge:orge Lamonte (Sozl· 125 PRO: 1. David Evilsi:rer(Suz). 250 BEG: 1. jeff Talbert (Hon); 2. Rob l.eIm (Kaw); 3. T)'3OI'l Gustafson (Suz); 4. Robert Giardiano (Yam); S. Dav;d Wilder (yom). 2SO NOV: 1. Doug Ouapuzio (Kaw); 2. Travis Smith (Kaw); 3. Jim Dorsett (Hon); 4. Patrick Wade (Kaw). 250 INT: Shawn Davis (Hon); 2. Damon Bivens (Yam); 3.Rick Jacobson (Hon); 4. Peter Casano (Hon); 5. Lamont (Suz). 2SO PRO: 1. Drian Manley (Kaw); 2. David Evil.'lizer (Suz); 3. Stanton Barrett (Hon). jR VET BEG: 1. Mark Avalos (Hon); 2. Mark Miller (Kaw); 3. Tom Hunter (Hon); 4. Luis Vasquez (Kow); 5. Rex SIef!rman (Kaw). JR VET NOV: 1. jason Williams (Yam); 2. Von Schneidan (yam). jR VET !NT: 1. Rick Jacobson CHon): 2. PeterCasaoo (Hon); 3. Bryan Dorsey (Hon); 4. Chris Tuck (Yam); S. Greg Bnles (Hon). JR VET EX: I. Mike Webb (Suz); 2. Erik Undstrom (Hon). VET BEG: 1. Mike Wt>eb (Honl; 2. Ron Wade (Kaw): 3. Tony Gamben.J.fti (Kaw); 4. Phillip Kuhn (Yam); 5. Greg Leivan (](aw). VET NOV: 1. O.ay Friedman (Hon); 2. Robert Von Schneidi.an (Yam); 3. Jim Cornt (Han); 4. George Jimenez. (Kew); 5. Jeff Braabia (Su%). VET PRO: 1. Brian Manley (K.aw); 2. Mike Webb (Suz~ Geers'" Casey captures win at Woodland Motocross (ICTM~ Stewart once again led the 3O-rider pack into turn one of the second moto, with Hadsell, Troy Adams, Davis and Truman giving chase. Stewart on his HSKS machine, puUed out to a fivesecond advantage over HadseIJ at the end of the firstlap. For the next three laps, HadseU cut a second off Stewart's lead, but that was as close as he would get. On the fourth circuit, Hadsell feU in the sand portion, giving Stewart a huge lead. Hadsell remounted just in front of Troy Adams and Davis to stay in the runner-up spot. Stewart kept the rubber side down on the last lap to score the moto win and the overall, with Hadsell, Troy Adams, Davis and Truman rounding out the top five position. Stewart later returned to easily win both SOcc (7-11) races over Truman and Brian Gray. Results \0 0\ 0\ T'""'i M T'""'i !-< Q) S Q) ~ z 32 P/W (U): 1. Kyle Keykm (lEM); 2. T.J. RhoneIli (KTM); 3. Devon Yelenosky (LEM); 4. Bobby Charlebois (LEM); S. Mike Nkolino (LEM). P/W (7..g~ 1. oevi Millsaps (Cob); 2. Kyleo.isholm (Cob); 3. Philip Hew~ (Cob); 4. Jimmy Keys (Cob); 5. Don Solley (Cob). 60 (1-11): 1. Davi Millsaps (Kaw); 2. BryanJohruon (Kaw); 3. Barrett Smith (Kaw);". Jimmy Keys (Kaw); S. Dale Kump (}(aw). 80 (1.11): 1. James Stewart (Kaw); 2. Dan Troman (Kaw); 3. Brian Gray (Yam); 4. Don McGourty (Suz); 5. Jesse Ric:hards (Kaw). 80 (12.13): 1. TyllOn Hadsell (Suz); 2. Troy Adams (Suz); 3. Ryan Davis (Kaw); 4. Paul Perebijno (Han); 5. Spencer Jones (Kaw). 80 (14-15): 1. Jesse Adamll (5U7,); 2. Mark Olley (Kaw); 3. Derrick Stern (Han); 4. Steve Douglas (Han); 5. Derrick Mouney (Kaw). S/MINI: 1. James Stewart (Kaw); 2. Tyson Had~1I (Suz): 3. Troy Adams (Suz); 4. Ry.Jn DolVis (Kaw); 5. Dan Trnman (Kaw). YTH (12·15): 1. Man Walker (Yam); 2. J.B. Ballard (Hon); 3. Jeremy Shuttleworth (Yam); 4.. Kyle Farnell (Yam); S. Cory Willey (5uz). 16-24: 1. jacob Fogg (Kaw); 2. Jason Fink (Suz); 3.jeH Neilan· der (Hon~ 4. jason Peres (Suz); S. Forrest Bulter (Hon). 125 A: I. Anthony Pomrrobll (Suz);2. Paul Cume (Kaw);3. jUlfl Thomas (Kaw);;l. Ronnie Renner (Yam); S. Jarrett ripping (Su.z.~ 125 B: I. Matt Walker (Yam). 2.. J.B. Ballard (Hon); 3. Scott Lamb (Suz); 4 Jeremy Shuttleworth (Suz); S. Kyle Farnell (Yam). c: 125 1. Tom Parsons (Kaw); 2. Matt Hunter (Yam); 3. Darin McCurdy (Suz); 4. Jol Hamilton (Suz); 5. Doug Wn~ht (Yam). 150 A: 1. Anthony Pororobba (Sln); 2. Jandt Tipping (Suz). 250 B: L Scott Lamb (Hon); 2. Bryan Ust (Suz); 3. J.D. Holmes (yam);" Mike Lampe (Suz); 5. Farren BuUft' (Hon). 2SO C: 1. Sheldon McVay (Kaw); 2. James Amutage (Kaw); 3. Willi Brock~); 4. Tom Kent (Suz); 5. Andy Doiron (Hon). 2S+~ 1. Je.f( Frisz (Sw:); 2. Mark kamer (Su.z); 3. Tim Baker (Han): 4. Jeff lampe (Suz);5. Bryan Abel (Kaw). 30+, I. john Lundy (Suz~ 2. MM' ........ (Suz~ 3 Jeff 'ris< (Suz);" Tim Eggers (Suz); 5. Phil rAge (Yam). 3S+- 1. Rick Pery (Yam); 2. Phi! Page (Yam): 3. John L..mdy (Suz.); 4. Tim Eggen! (Suz); S. Kyko Tallent (Yam). 40+: I. Eric Harvey (Yam): 2. Jeff Hughrs (Kaw); 3. Tom Br.igg (Hon); 4. MikeCorbino (Hon);S Charles Kieo;eI (Y.im). SO+- 1. Tom Bragg (Han): 2. P.iullA55on (M.a.1); 3. Len Edgar (ICTM~ • OPEN NOV: I. Mike Bragg (Hon); 2. Chns Reynolds (Kl'M1 3. joe PeIIl'5e (Yam); 4. Jim Edgar (Hon); S. Robm Butts (Hon). PRO: I. Anthony POCOf"Obbi, (Suz); 2. J.iSOf1 Thomu (Kaw); 3. Paul Currie (K.iw);4. Jarrett Tipping (Suz); s. Emie MJilan (Hon). Prochnavys prey on StarWest Motocross By Tony Alessi MORENO VALLEY, CA, OCT. 19 The dynamic duo of Brandon and Matthew Proch navy domin.ated the action in the 80cc Beginner class with a 1-2 knockout of the top two positions during the next-to-Iast round of the fall contingency series held at StarWest Motocross Park. Brandon Prochnavy made it very clear from the drop of the gate in the first 80cc (12-16) Beginner race that he was here to win, and win is exactly what he did by pulling the holeshot and leading every lap of each race. The Prochnavy family - consisting of two SOcc riders, a Pee Wee, a 60cc and Vet racer seemed to be competing in almost every race of the night. ' MOO B NOV (D-8): 1. jake Huk!ff (LEM); 2. Gerald RodnqlM!z (LEM); 3. Olaz D.eseI (llM); 4. Brady Hundfy (LEM); S. Charles Pear:tOn (k'TM). MOD A EX (Q.8):. 1. jonathoan Arana (LEM); 2. Chad Co,," (LEM); 3. Brandon Million (LEM); 4. Kalin Coodlute (LEM); 5. Mike: Meo.de (Cob). S/P/W' 1. Jonathan Arana (LEM); 2. Chu Diesel (LEM); 3. Kalin Goodsite (LEM); 4_ Chad Com (LEM); S. Jake Hulett (LEM). Main Track P/W SO STK: 1. Brandon MIllIOn (LEM); 2. Kahn Goodsile (LEM); 3, DaVId Hough (LEM); 4. Michael Vudley (LEM); S. MIchael Covelli C"''TM). P/W SO MOO: 1. Jonathan Arana (LEM); 2. Kameron Scott (LEM); 3. Jake Hulett (lEM); 4. Brady Huntley CLEM); 5. Ger.ild Rodriquez (LEM). S/P/W·l.MicNeJ LaPagh.a (KTM);2.01ad Gores (LEM). 60 BEG (6-9): I. Michael laPaglia (Kawl; 2. Michael Perry (Kaw); 3. Kameron Scott (Kawl; 4. ManR08e (Kaw); S. B.J. Bohrer (Kaw). 60 BEG (9-11): 1. Tyson Talkington (Kaw); 2. Bruce Proc:hnavy (Kaw); 3. Justin Yeast (Kawl; 4. Ryan Calley (Kaw). 80 BEC (0·11): 1. Je:ff_Ale55i (Kaw); 2. Tyson Talkington (Hon); 3. Danny Orduno (Yam); 4.jory RO!If' (Kaw); S. Loren M.ily (Yam). 80 (0-11): 1. Kf!V;n Hunter (Yam). 80 BEG (12-16): 1. Brandon Pnx.hnavy (Hon); 2. Matthew Prochnavy (Hon); 3. Nichola Hensley (Yam); 4. Ryao McGee (Yam); 5, Kenny Prichard (lIon). 125 BEG: 1. Ivan Navanoette (Yam); 2. David Valdez (Suz); 3. Alfredo Contreras (Suz); 4. Costa Gilliamos ( uz); 5. Steve:n McCollough (Yam). 125 NOV: 1. Nathan Craig (Suz); 2. Cody Knauss (Suz); 3. Otris Spronkel (Hon); 4. John Farrell (Yam). 125INT: I Tyson Taylor (Hon). 2SO BEG: 1. Acklbttto Abudo (Kew); 2. Curti, Moon (Yam); 3. Thomas Yagle (Y.m~ 250 PRO: 1. Alex Zapata (Yam). 25+ DEG: 1. jerry Smell (Hon~ 30+ BEG: I.Taylor Jocelyn (Yam); 2. john Knudsen (Kaw): 3Bnan Prochnavy (Sw:); 4.A1 Ogrod ki cram); S. Glen Elliott (y0lI1\). JO+ NOV: 1. Broce Mortft'lWn (Kaw). J().I. EX: 1. fun Willman (Yam). Friedman fries Castaic MX By Tony Alessi CASTAIC CA, OCT. 20 Clay Friedman got a long-overdue victory in the Vet Novice division after downing arch rival Robert Von Schncdian during the final round of the sse Pit Pro Factory Sponsorship Series held at Castaic Lake. Von Schncdian pulled a typical holeshot in the first Vet ovice race. Friedman started the race in fourth, but quickly moved into second not far behind Von Schnedian. Friedman kept tabs on Von Schnedjan the remainder of the race but was unable to mount any serious challenges. Friedman turned the tables in the second moto by pulling the holeshot and leading every lap of the race. Von Schnedian did attempt a last-ditcheffort pass 12 feet from the checkered flag, but inadvertently cut the track and was denied the position. In the end Friedman got in the last word with his big SSC first-place trophy for the win in the Vet Novice division. Future Mini champion Chris Nihan posted a double-mota sweep of the 80cc Novice class aboard his FMF-luned Suzuki. Nihan raced closely with fellow FMF racer J.R. Terry during both motos. But in the end, Nihan seemed to be a little bit more determined to score the overall victory. Terry was runner-up for the day while Honda riders Shane Smith and Mike Meadows rounded out the top four. By Clay light WOODLAND, WA, OCT. 18 Despite torrential rain and blustery winds, near· Iy 100 riders turned out for the Vintage Dirt Racing Association's opening motocross at Woodland Motocross Park, where Joe Casey overcame the elements to win the 250cc and Over 30 Expert classes. Jon· Morgan did similarly to post 250cc and Over 30 Open Intermediate victories. Seventeen riders battled for positions in the 250cc Sportsman class, but Casey came out on top of the "field aboard his 1974 Honda Elsinore. Casey and Ron Fish battled back and forth in both motos. Casey won the first moto, but Fish overtook him in the second and at that point it looked to be Fish's race. Fish floundered as his bike expired in one of the many water holes around the course, and Casey went on to anotherwin. Morgan, riding a Yamaha MX250, won the lntermediate class, beating Marty Welter and Bob McDamel, while Travis Murray and Randy Brown traded moto wins for first and second in the Amateur portion ahead of Todd Bodham. A larger-than·usual Women''j class was won by Suzuki rider Lana Ingham by virtue of her 21 placings, beating Luanne Swisher's 1-2 and· Kathy Robarge's 3-3. Monty Price proved his mud-riding prowess by taking the Open Almost Vintage-class win with a 1-1 sweep. Price, the lone Expert in the field, fended off brief challenges from Kenny Brynn in moto one and Da,le Hodson in moto two. The Intermediate win went to Mike Olsen with 2-2 placings. The 27-rider 250cc Almost Vintage class was the day's largest. Yamaha rider Rich Sipp sloshed to impressive wins by beating fellow Expert riders Bob Rush and Dougie Eckelman. Mike Alf rode to a win in the Intermediate portion ahead of Bill Brown and Matt Schweitzer. Monty Blocrnke won the Amateur portion. Results OPEN: 1. Reid Scaario (CZ); 2. Dan Weislogal (Hus); 3. Robert ......... 2SO EX: 1. Joe Ca5eY (Hon); 2. Ron Fish (Yam). 2SO INT: 1. Jon Morgan (Yam); 2. Marty Welter (Yam); 3.Bob Md>aroel (Han). 2SO AM: 1. Travd Murray (Yam); 2. Randy Brown (Yam),; 3. Todd Bodham (Yam~ OPEN TNT: 1. John Morgan (yam); 2. john Ulver (CZ); 3. Greg Mattoon (CZ). OPEN A/V AM: 1. Rick Prndhold (C-A); 2. Soott McAllister (Bul). OPEN A/V tNT: 1. Mike Olsen (Yam); 2. Kmny Brynn (Suz); 3. Dale Hodson (Mai). OPEN A/V EX: I. Monty Price (YlIm). 125 AM: 1. Mutt Russell (Hem); 2. Jeff Gleason (Han); 3. Charles Dowling (Suz). 125 INT: 1. Steve Kauffman (Han); 2. LaFayc McCarver (Han). 30+ EX: 1. joe Casey (Hon); 2. Bob Rush. 30+ INT: 1. Jon Morgan (Yam); 2. Greg MaltQOn (CZ); 3. Bill Brown (Suz). 30+ AM: 1. MOllte Dloemke (Bul); 2. Dan Weislogal (Hus). 250 A/V EX: 1. Rlch Sipp (Yam); 2. Bob Rush (5oz); 3. Dougie Eck.clman (Suz). 250 A/V tNT: 1. Mike Alf; 2. Bill Brown; 3. Matt Schwt'ilzer. 250 A / V AM: I. Monte Bloemke; 2. Chris Poitru; 3. Don Kauffman.

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