Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1990's

VOICES America.s weekly motorcycle newspaper t.mERSTO THEEDfTOR Volume XXXIV 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 Alan Cathcart. European Editor Advertising Terry Pratt, National Accvunts Manager Mark Mitchell, Eastern Accounts Manager Mark Thome. Western Sales Manager Thomas Gonter, Western Sales Manager Forrest Hayashi, Western Sales Manager Greg Mitcliell, Eastern Sales Manager Rick Matheny, Eastern Sales Manager Rhonda Crawford, Western Ad Coordinator Bridgett Bobrofsky, Assistant Carla Allen, Eastern Ad Coordinator Tina Farr, Assistant Marketing & Promotion Mark Thome, Director Forrest Hayashi. Manager New Media Development Mark Mitchell. Director Rick Matheny. Webmaster Robert McTigue, Production Manager Classified Ads Laurie Torstensen Graphics and Production Ree Johnson, Production Supervisor Mandy Loo, Production Manager Dennis Greene, Lab. Tech. Stacey Guest, GraphiL Artist Administration Judy Klinger. Coordinator Leanne Sims, Administrative Assistant AccountiuglData Processing Donna Bryan-Diamond, AIR Coordinator Geneva Repass, Assistant Herlane Lewis, Credit Circulation Rheba Smith, Manager Alma Anguiano, Processing Coordinator Keshona Dawson Billing Coordinator Carol Maggio, Dealer Coordinator l Service and Support Susan M reno, Receptionist Michael Swedberg, Service and Support National Headquarters 2201 Cherry Ave., Long Beach, CA 90806, P.O. Box 498, Long Beach. CA 90801-0498 (S62) 427-7433; (213) 636-8844. FAX (S62) 427-6685 Eastern Office 4188 First Ave., Tucker, GA 30084; mailing address P.O. Box 805, Tucker, GA 30085-Q805. (770) 934-7850. FAX (770) 934-3112 advertising agency. Advertising is a bit of a glamour business and a number of people who I work with are very concerned about wearing the hippest clothes, seeing the latest "art" movie (and telling the world about it), reading Vanity Fair, attending golf and tennis tournaments, driving a car with an esteemed emblem and being seen in aU the right places. While I consider myself to be a very loyal and ardent supporter of the sport of motocross, not many people I work with are aware of it. That's probably due to the fact that I've become somewhat secretive about it. Whenever any of my comrades do become aware of my interest in the sport, I'm usually confronted with the requisite question: "Oh, do you also go to tractor pulis and monster truck shows?" From this type of inquiry, it's pretty apparent that they and a significant number of Americans are not aware of the sport and the mindboggling amount of talent, desire and determination it takes to succeed in it. To that end, a few nights ago while watching ESP ,I was able to see No Fear's new TV spot featuring Jeremy McGrath. While I have no idea of who had a hand in creating it, the way McGrath - and the image of the sport were presented to mainstream America made me proud to be a part of it aU. They really nailed it. Down deep, I certainly hope a few of my co-workers saw it as well. Perhaps if they did, they will realize why it means a lotto me. Eric Johnson Manhattan Beach, CA Good TV I would like to thank David Bailey for the awesome job he is doing on the ESP 2 supercross shows. He tells people how it really is in motocross and he's got a style that I haven't seen in a while. He makes us riders feel good when he actually describes what a rider is feeling just before the drop of a gate, getting passed, stuffed, knocked down, etc. He really talks about it in detail and that's cool. Arthur Perez Arlington, TX Good article I wou,1 d like to thank you for your 'recent article about Marty Smith (Issue #10, March 12). The article was very informative and really helped to highlight the daunting task he attempted. I would have liked to see a little more information on where and who Marty is today. I feel in a sport as young as motocross racing it is important to focus on the career and"afterlife" of its superstars. I know this is a problem with Marty because he is so modest about his accomplishments. Marty is my son's coach and as a result we have spent some time together, but it never ceases to amaze me at the things I learn about him and his career from aLticles like yours. Marty, ancy (his wife) and his family are great people. In today's world of sports stars, he is truly a great role model for the kids he teaches. His work and training ethics are applaudable, as is his ability to motivate kids. Our goal is to be at Loretta Lynn's this August and it won't be possible without Marty helping my sons, I know they wiu be there because of his coaching and motivation, I am proud to call Marty Smith my friend. Frank Pasquale Towaco,NJ Good commercial I work in a strange world. Every day between the hours of about 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., I hold down a job in an admits - he got a liHle lucky that Lusk won the rar:e and not olle of the riders who were blurred... Editor. • Good cover II I was so proud to be a motorcyclist when I received my April 9 issue of Cycle News. Prouder still to be a Cycle News subscriber. I truly feel, to the very core of my being, that Kinney Jones' cover photograph of Ezra Lusk launching from the gate at the Orlando Supercross, rivals some of Ansel Adams' best work. That single picture completely captured all of the excitement and accomplishment of that race as I experienced it. I say this not necessarily because I am a big Lusk fan, but because I'm a big motorcycle fan. I feel very fortunate to have such high-quality motorcycle editorial, race resul t, and beautiful photography delivered to my front door every single week. I have taken notice of Kinney's work in the weeks past, but that shot of Lusk was the best I've seen in any motorcycle magazine - any magazine, period - in many years. It has been said that a picture is worth a thousand words so Kinney be advised - you are in serious violation of exceeding the allotted number of wordsper-photo statute. However, I would like it if you continued to have complete disregard for this and any other laws governing the 1000-words-per-photo quota other publications have been stifled by. Scott C Blake Houston, TX Good cover The April 9 cover was the Cycle News cover of the decade. Computer enhanced or whatever, Kinney Jones' photo of Ezra Lusk is awesome. Bill Trevino Phelan, CA Some say it's better to be lucky than good. Kinney lones is always good, but ill this case he was lucky too. The cover shot of Lusk's holeshot was not computer enhanced. It was simply well thought out and - as Kinney . Letters to the editor should be sent to Voices, Cycle News, P.O. Box 498, Long Beach, CA 90806-0498, faxed to 562/4276685 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. . . . ,*:::'1 .: :-. • , . , . ;; ~.~>~.;...-~.., '. ,~ ~ ~. ~':' -~~ . .:. ~'; ~ "_':'-'""'M'~~ e-mail editor@cyclenews.com subscribeOcyclenews.com advertising@cyclenews.com FEATURES Internet http://www.cyclenews.com Cycle 'Jews (USPS 14]-340) is published weekly except the Wt two wffi61S. POSTMASTER: xnd address chUtgtS to Cycle New., P.O. Box 498, long Bexh, CA 90801-0498To detennine the expir~tion date of your subscription, check the four numbers on the first line of your address label The first two digits indicate the last issue number you'll l'Keive and the la.5ltwo characters indicate the year of the last i sut. Subscription rates: ~tes for the United Stltes and its p0ssessions for one year, (SO issues). $50.00; two years (100 issues~ 595.00; six months, (25 issues), $26.00; trial sub (15 issues~ $19.00. Canad., and Foreign. one year (SO issues), $90.00; two years (100 issues), $175.00; six monlhs (25 jssues~ 54S.00; trial sub pS issues), $38.00. Cycle News welcomes unsolicited editorial material induding stories, cartoons, photos. etc. Such material if published, becomes the exclusive property ot Cycle News. Reprinting in who'e or part only by pennission of the publisher. AdvertiJ.. ing rattS and circulation information will be senl upon request See 5.R.DS. W~~ ~ifcn"~noN Printed in U.S.A. C"I'yrigh (Yd. N.w., J". 1997. Tradomuk (yd. N.w. regastertd U.S. Patent Office. All rights reserved: ROAD RACE Round 1 - World Championship Road Race Series from Malaysia 6 OBSERVED TRIALS World Trials Preview 32 Round 1- World Trials Series from Spain , 36 SUPERCROSS Round 12 - AMA Supercross from Pontiac, Michigan 10 ENDURO Tecate Enduro MOTOCROSS NMA World Mini Grand Prix from Las Vegas, evada 24 16 Round 2 - World Championship 500cc MX Series from Italy .34 OFF-ROAD AMA Cross Country and Hare Scrambles Series from Hurricane Mills, Tennessee ,., 18 DEPARTMENTS LEADERBOARD EVENTS TIME REMEMBERED Steve Wise _ RACER TEST ASP2 ,.. , , 30 38 51 ON THE FRONT COVER WANT ADS 59 IN FOCUS 75 Repsol Honda's Michael Doohan races to victory in the 500cc class at the Malaysian Grand Prix. See page 6. Photo by Gold & Goose. CALENDAR 20 : .26 LOOKING BACK _•..........•......... _ : 75

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