Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1990's

VOICES America.s weekly motorcycle newspaper LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Volume XXXIV Sharon Clayton, President Michael Klinger, Publisher Editorial Paul Carruthers, Editor Kit Palmer, Associate Editor Scott Rousseau, Associnte Editor Mark Hoyer, Managing Editor Keith Bush, Assistant Editor/Col'!! Editor Cameron Coatney, Assistant Ed,tor Tom Titus, Copy Editor Alan Cathcart, Europeall Editor Advertising Terry Pratt, National Acrounts Manager Mark Mitchell, Eastern Accounts Manager Mark Thome, Westerll Sales Manager Thomas Ganter, Western Sales Manager Forrest Haypshi, Western Sales Manager Greg Mitchell, Eastern Sales Mallager Rick Matheny, Eastern Sales Manager Rhonda Crawford, Western Ad Coordinator Laurie Torstensen, Assistm1f Carla Allen, Eastern Ad Coordinator Tina Farr, Assistant Marketing & Promotion Mark Thome, Mnllager New Media Development Mark Mitchell, Director Rick Matheny, Webmnster Greg Mitchell, Marketillg Mannger Robert McTigue, Production manager Oassified Ads Sharon Van Hazelen Graphics and Production Ree Johnson, Production Supervisor Mandy Loo, Production Manager Dennis Greene, lAb. Tech. Stacey Guest, Graphic Artist Vance Lanoy, Graphic Artist Administration Judy Klinger, Coordinator Leanne Sims, Administrative Assistant Good Deegan For those of you who were unable to attend round two of the AMA Supercross Series in Los Angeles, you missed an exdting 125cc main as Brian Deegan came from midpack to take the win. At the checkered flag, Deegan jumped off his bike and his Suzuki ghost-rode across the finish line as the fans went completely wild. It was the most awesome flllish I have ever seen. It was several minutes until the crowd quieted down enough for the interviewer to interview Deegan on the podium. After the 250cc main, we made our way down to the Team Moto XXX box van to get an autograph from Deegan. It was then that we heard that the AMA was going to fine him $1000 for his finish-line maneuver. From what I understand, the winner of the 125cc main takes.home a whopping $1000 - which leaves Deegan with nothing. I would like to see the AMA rule that states: "A rider cannot jump off his bike as he crosses the finish line." According to the announcer, there were approximately 46,000 in attendance. This means - at $25 per seat there was a near $1.1 million worth of tickets sold. Where does all tha t money go? Obviously, by fining Deegan his. purse money, someone else's pockets got a little deeper. Dan Spencer Sacramento, CA AccountinglData Processing Donna Bryan-Diamond, A/R Coordinator Geneva Repass, Assistant Herlane Lewis, Credit Keshona Dawson, Billing Coordillator Carol Begovic, Dealer Coordillator Service and Support Bridgett Bobrofsky, Receptiollist Michael Swedberg, ServICe and Support National Headquarters 2201 Cherry Ave., Long Be.,ch, CA 90806, P.O. Box 498, Long Beach, CA 90801-0498 (562) 427-7433; (213) 636-8844. FAX (562) 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 e-mail editor@cyclenews.com subscribe@cyclenews.com • lntemet http://www.cyclenews.rom . e Cycle News (USPS 141·:!4V1;s published w_y except the last two .....eeks of the calendar year for S50.00 per year by Cycle News, Inc:.. 2201 Cherry Avenue. Long -,CA 90806. Pe,?~icaJs Postage Paid at Long Beach, CA and at additional ding office. Canada Post lntenl

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