Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1990's

VOICES Letters to t1ie editor Professor Hannah 1'd just like to say that Paul Carruth~rs' article on teaching his son Kyle to nde ("Apprehension," Issue #45, November 13) wa excellent. Having Bob Hannah do the teaching was priceless. That's like having Chuck Yeager teach you how to fly. I hope Kyle enjoys the sport and becomes the next McGrath... oops, I mean Hannah. r would also like to comment on Skip Norfolk's decision to leave the demanding (and lucrative) world of racing good for him. If more parents-were as dedicated to their children as Skip, the world would be a better place. Duncan Hannigan Phoenix,AZ Wincewicz getting better r just wanted to let his frie~ds kn?W that National #34, John Wmcewlcz, of Olympia, Washington, broke his back while practicing on a motocross track just prior .to the Sacramento Mile. John didn't crash, he just landed hard off a smalljurnp. He has spent six weeks on his back in the hospital after an operation that put two metal bars alongside his spine, plus a bone graft from hi hip. He'll spend time on a walker and a brace until next March. His comment last week was: '1'11 be back next year stronger than ever, and going after the 600cc title." So far he is working hard and doing.well. Doug Phelps Portland, OR Cards and letters can be sent to Wincewicz at 3317 A Windolplt Loop, Olympia, WA 98502... Editor. Where's Davey? The article ("m The Wind," issue #44, ovember 6) on Team Corbin's 1997 AMA Grand National Championship team did not include Davey Camlin. Did someone forget to mention Weibler's H-D/Skip Eaken Harleymounted Davey Camlin, National #27? Does Team Corbin need to be reminded that Davey Camlin's 1996 season included two Springfield Mile' wins and a strong finish at the end of the season - four podiums in the last seven races? .He finished seventh overall in the America's weekly motorcycle newspaper points for the 1996 season and r haven't seen any other Team Corbin riders in the top 10 for the year. If Camlin is moving on, then good luck. Remember, good things happen to good people and in the eyes of my 8year-old son, you are a "real cool, good guy." Bill Reimis Muscative, fA ·Camlin will not be a member of Team Corbin in 1997. See "In the Wind"... Editor. NASB says... m response to Mr. Finkle's letter ("Voices," Issue #46, November. 20), we were sorry to hear about your disappointment at the NASB Daytona finale. Regarding the grandstands, I want to make sure that you know that all events at Daytona International Speedway are controlled by the Speedway. That i~cludes the NASB/CCS races in March and October, as well as the Daytona 200. The same professional management that presents the Daytona 200 presents our events. The decision not to have open grandstands had to do with the staff support required to do so. Our October race has only recently become a spectator-oriented event and the Speedway management rightfully has been waiting for the event to grow. I'm happy to say that we have had growth the last couple of .years and r hope we will reach the level very soon where fans like yourself will have grandstand access. Your letter included a comment about" cheap hustlers" that r assume was directed toward the NASB management. I can only reply that ASB paid over $700,000 to racers in 1996. We have definitely been hustling to raise th~t kind of money to reward our competitors, but I don't think that's cheap. r hope you haven't been discouraged to the point that you won't come back for another look at' an NASB race weekend. We'll continue to offer as professional programs as we can at tracks from coast to coast. Patrick Murphy Marketing Director, North American . Sport Bike Sacramento, CA Bitchin' How else could you describe the recent Elsinore Grand Prix? Goat and GFi you're the best. This was a world-class event. Right down to the port-a-cans. Everyone was friendly, the course was great, and the list goes on and on. A special thanks to the sweep rider who gave me a plug when r fouled off the start. All I need to know is when do entries come out for next year? Brian Salley Cardiff, CA Not so Xtreme? r have to agree with the rider who thou.ght "Formula Xtreme" is a very silly name to the new AMA road ~ace class that will soon seem embarrassmg. Why don't they just call it "Formula USA?" That's a nice name that has already proven itself. If the AMA is going to steal the formula, why not take the name and all? Larry AIlis all10@towandrad.sylvania.com Finally That r never had seen or heard of Cycle News until 49 years after 1'd started riding and four years after I'd quit may have something to do with how much I enjoy reading it. r suppose 15 years in ebraska has something to do with it too, but the point here is that I think you publish a truly excellent publication. Alan Cathcart is something more than a rider and a writer and as a result is a most valuable contributor. And your Grand ational and Grand Prix reports are all one could hope for. Well done. What's bothered me is that the final page of commentary from a variety of guys often makes me wonder why a ?Oy with nothing to say won't say nothing. Scott Rousseau's Grand National review in the November 6 issue was great, though, a chance to rethink the season with someone who was there. Thank you. Fran Wruk Grand Island, NE 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 ex.ceed 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. INSIDE MOTOCROSS Paris SX Test: 1997lMS XR440L dual sport New Media Development Mark Mitchell, Director Rick Matheny, Operations Classified Ads Sharon Van Hazelen Graphics and Production Ree Johnson, ProductWn Superoisor Mandy Loo, Production Manager Dennis Greene, lAb. Tech. Stacey Guest, GraphiC Artist Vance Lanoy, Graphic Artist Administration Judy Klinger, Coordinator Leanne Sims, Administrative Assistant AccountinglData Processing . 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