Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1990's

(Left) A 'rlder splashes through on of the many creek crossings on the Eighth Annual Team Dual Dogs Dog Run. (Above) Terry Gastounlotus rode to victory in the 125cc Novice and Junior Vet Novice class at round two of the CMXA Salsa ~rie~ in Plru, California. motos as he held. off a a charging Bill "Rairiman" Reiss in both rain-sh01:tened races. BUD Thomas pounded the B dasses as he simply ran away from all challengers on his Suzukis. Results 'so (4~): 1. Haven Holdcroft (Cob); 2. Nathan Wesselnoeft (KTM); 3. Tyler Bowers (Cob); 4. Corey Carr (Cob); 5. Scottie Colbum (LEM). 50 (7·8); 1. Eric Woods (Cob); 2. Devan Welch (Cob); 3. Tommy Pelletl (Cob); 4. Aaron Kline (KTM); 5. Riley Wimer (KTM). 65; 1. Joey Pellett (Kaw); 2. O.R. Atwood (Kaw); 3. Patrick Massie (Kaw); 4. Jacob Mohney (Kaw);5. Matt McCabe (Kaw). MINI JR: 1. Philip Kinnison (Suz); 2. Nick Carroll (Kaw); 3. Kyle Ringwald (Hon); 4. O.R. Atwood (Yam). MINI SR: 1.]osh Hamilton (Hon); 2. Dustin Cottrill (Suz); 3. Mike McCabe Jr. (Hon); 4. Kyle Teel (Yam); 5. Mark Diehl (Kaw). SCHBY: 1. Scott Kuchler (Hon); 2. Sliaun Kuchler (Hon); 3. Curtis Poland (Hon); 4. DUstin Cottrill; 5. Matthew. Hudnell (Suz). 125 B: 1. Bub Thomas (Suz); 2. Scott Kuchler (Hon); 3. Mike Crane (Suz); 4. Jason Brown (Suz); 5. J.D. Eicher (Hon). 250 B: I. Bub Thomas (Suz.); 2. Brannon Kilbarger (Yam); 3. Kevin B. Wolfe (Ya~); 4. Terry Bames (Hon); 5. Scott Ma.renberg (Hon). OPEN B: l Myron Rosenberger (Kaw); 2. James Woodard (A TK); 3. Tim Linger .(Hon); 4. Dale Ringwald (KTM). 25+: 1. Richard RobiruJon (Hon); 2. Bill Reiss (Hon); 3. Scott Marenbe:rg (Hon); 4. Richard Spangler (Kaw); 5. Edmund Moore (Hon). 30+: I. Richard Robinson' (Hon); 2. Bill Reiss (Hon); 3. Richard Spangler Jr; 4. Richard CusJard Jr; 5, Edmund Moore (Hon). 40+: 1. BiU Reiss (Hon). 250 C: 1.1a8On Beougher (KTM); 2. Fred Stumbo (Hon); 3. Keith Vermilion (Suz); 4'. Dennis Thomas (Hon); S. Eric Acker (Suz). 80 (9·15) EXTRA: 1. Josh Hamilton (Hon); 2. Willy Browning (Yam); 3. Mark Diehl (Kaw); 4.. Kyle Teel (Yam); 5. Tracey Haun (Kaw). 1997 Dog Run Dual Sport By Kaye Nyne NEWHALL, CA, APR. 13 For eight years now, America's first Dual Sport motorcycle club, Team Dual Dogs, has provided Southern California dual sport enthusiasts a chance to explore the extensive fire road and "trail systems behind the 'Iocked gates in the rugged mountain ranges of the Angeles National Forest, situated high above the skyscrapers of Los Angeles. . On this "early Spring weekend in April, close to 200 participants gathered at Dick Allen's Yamaha / Honda / KTM / ATK dealership to enjoy the clear scenic views and warm temperatures for an" exciting 160-mile loop featuring difficult options and' bailouts, This was the second of seven events in the KTM California Dual Sport . Seri.es l're'sented by Galpin Ford. 'l1'ie 'rlde began with a trip through a private cattle ranch as elevations quickly rose to mountain ridge views and descended into fun canyon creek crossings. Along the charted route, highlights included dozens of historic viewpoints of tbe Pacific Ocean and Catalina Islands beyond the vast San Fernando, Santa Clarita and San Gabriel valley~ of residents and busin'esses below. Large varieties of scents and colors were enjoyed, from hundreds of unique desert and mountain plant life, to the many geographical, climate and elevation changes were experienced. Several parents brought along their young children as passengers to share the passions of dual sport explorations and assume the role of tour guides. Club promoter Damon Powell secured the permits and gate keys, which keep out a large majority of outdoor recreationalists, for an exclusive entry to old creek-side campgrounds, plane wreckage,. new and old mining claims and abandoned military missile sites, Routes also included trails crossing the Mexico to Canada Pacific Crest Trail system. . "This is a great opportunity to release the tensions' of big city life, or what] like to saYi 'Cutting the Leash', (hence the .name "Dog Run")' and enjoy what most local Angeleno's only see as a beautiful city backdrop," Powell said. "And j f the time is righ t, as in past years, . winter storms can make this event one of the more challenging rides available as torrents of rain water carve their way fhrough canyons we traverse." . Upon the arrival to our day's finish, participants feasted on a hearty meal prepared by dub associate, Jean Offers, as friendships reunited and emerge during the bench racing sessions. Gastouniotus takes two at Piru Motocross By Tony Alessi PIRU, CA, APR. 6 Terry Gastouniotus gassed his Yamaha of·GoIeta-backed YZ to a four-moto sweep of both the 125cc Novice and Junior Vet Novice classes dur"ing round two of the CMXA Salsa series held at Lemon Grove Cyde Park. _ Gastouniotus broke free of Dominick Luna after an early-moto battle during the first 125ee Novice class mota and went on to win. The second moto saw Gastouniorus mix it up with Rob Healy on his N-Style-backed CR, but once again it was Gas~ouniotus gaining the edge as he scooted away for the moto and overall victory. The story line was the same in the Junior Vet Novice class as Gastouniotus swept both motos en route to the overall victory where he topped George Jimenez and Ethan Daly. Casey Lytle was the day's top Pro rider as he powered his Honda of Troy-backed CR to the overall victory. The class ran a single IS-lap race which saw Ty Kady out front for more than half of the race. In the end, Kady fell victim to arm pump and Lytle took the top spot on the podium. John Ortp.er was a solid third, :while Japanese-racer Kyuzchi Yamada rounded out the top four. Chad Frank was. fastest in the 80cc Beginner class, as he took his Racers Edge-sponsored Honda to an impressive 1-1 finish over Richard Eubanks and Jeff Alessi. Miles Nail, Danny Gomez and Kyle Smith mixed it up all day long in the Pee Wee Super Stock 4- to 6-year-old division and when the dust settled it was Null nailing the overaU win over Gomez and Smith in second and thi'l'd, respectively. . Results 50 STRTR (4--6): 1. Wesk'Y Penes (Act); 2. Matt Sopko (yam); 3. Kayl Kolkman.(Yam}; 4. Garrett Lilly (Act); 5. Erik Sten901 (Suz). 50 S/STK (4-6): 1. Miles Nail (LEM); 2. Dannny Gonzalez (Lem); 3. Kyle Smith (KTM). 50 OPEN MOD (4-9): 1. D~nny Gonzalez (LEM); 2. Riley Harper(LEM); 3. Justin Mulfopp (LEM); 4. Brett Catron (KTM). 50 LMTD.STK (7-9): 1. lac Oark (Yam); 2, Chad Chiapuzio (Yam); 3. Tanner Robertson (yam). SOS/STK (7-9): 1. Lance Coury (KIM); 2. Brett Catron (KTM). 50 OPEN: 1. Riley Harper (Lem); 2. Miles Nail (Lem); 3. Kyle Smith (KTM). 60 STRTR: 1. Justin Stenshol (Kaw); 2. Brett Rothas (Kaw); 3. Michael Torres (Kaw). 60 BEG 1. Grey Walters (Kaw). 60 OPEN: 1. Mike AIe9Si (Kaw). 80 STRTR: 1. Travis Methema (Kaw); 2. Jess Albrecg (Hon); 3. Jimmy Gon7.aJez (Kaw); 4.. Danny Kal~.man (Suz); 5. Raee Sabltg (Hon). 80 BEG: 1. Chad Frank (Hon); 2. Richard Eubanks (Yam); 3. Jeff Alessi (Kaw); 4. Miltt Gomez (Suz); 5. David Moreno O'am). 80 NOV: 1. J.R Terry (Yam); 2. Vince Rhoads (Yam). 80 INT: 1. Mike Meadows (Hon), B/W; 1.jared Williams (Hon). WMN: 1. Denise Engstrom (Kaw). S/MINI: 1. Mike Meadows (Hon). 125 BEG; 1. Christopher Barrett (Suz); 2. Mike Meadows (Hon); 3. Gerard Patin (Yam); 4. Bryan Haley (Hon); 5. Kenard Lipscomb (Suz). 125 NOV: 1, Terry Gastouniotis (Yam); 2. Rob Healy (Hon); 3. Dominick Baker (Suz); 4.. Gabriel Endreola (Hon); 5. Collin Morri· 8on(Hon). 125INT: 1. Aaron Baker (Kaw); 2. Dusty Walters (yam). 250 BEG: 1. Matt Hall (yam); 2. Brian Piere (Yam); 3. Jeff Meel<' (Hon); 4. Mike Dion (Hon); 5. Justin Dubberke (Yam), 250 NOV: 1. Ryan McAlister '(Hon): 2. Joey Ciroc:co (Kaw); 3. Ethan Dally (Hon); 4. Mike Tominson (Yam); 5.]eff Hanzo (Suz). 250 INT: 1. Michael Beeke (KTM); 2. Brad Schula; ;3. Danny ]oranovich (Kaw). 250 PRO; I. Casey Lytle (Hon); 2. Ty Kady (Suz); 3. Jon Ortner (Hon); 4. Ryuzchz Yamaha (Suz). JR. VET BEG: 1. Matt Harrison (Kaw). JR VET NOV: '1. Terry Gastouniotus (Yam); 2. George Jiminez' (Kaw); 3, Ethan Daly (Hon); 4. Craig Virths (Yam). JR VET INT~ 1. Michael Becke (KTM); 2-. Andrew Olivia (Hon); 3. Ed Guajardo (Suz); 4. Joe Lozano (Yam). VET NOV: 1. George Jimenez (Kaw); 2. Ru,s~1I McAfre (Hon); 3. Eddie Caldwell (Hon); 4. Tom Harper (Kaw); 5, Raymond Dally (Yam). VET INT~ I, Michael Becke (KTM); 2. Ed Guajardo (Suz); 3. Andrew P1ivia (Hon); 4. JOel Harriott (Yam); 5.]clf Oark (Suz). VET EX: l.]on Ortner (Hon). SR VET BEG: 1. Tim .Williams (Kaw); 2. James Gartland (Hon); 3. Jeff Petron (KTM). SR VeT NOV: 1. Rob Beron (Hon). 4-STRK: 1. Michat!! Mayberry (Hon); 2. Sean Rolapd (Hon); 3. Dennis Putrat;ea (Hon). Kawata rolls on at Rocky Ridge CC By Gary Benton ROCK RIDGE, TX, APR. 6 Mud, mud and more mud, That was the theme . of the fourth round in the Texas Cross Country Racing Series. p.romoter Jimmy Moss had originally laid out a challenging la-mile course, but by race time on Sunday the track had been trimmed down to about six miles with the big bikes going five laps and th.e minis going two, Honda/Suzuki North's Chad Kawata was the dass of the field in the Mini Amateur class, wi.nning by five minutes and moving past aJ] the Expert riders except three. Kawata had built 'I one-minute cushion by the end of the first lap with Kawasaki rider Mike McGovern in second and Craig Pundt, Curtis Abbott and Oay Mas-terson trailing not far behind. Kawata stretche,:! his, lead to five minutes by the end of the race, with McGovern holding second and Abbo~ Masterson and Pundt rounding out the top five in the field of about 30 riders. r In the. Mini Expert class, Matthew Doughty was able to secure his first win of the season and break Bryan Miller's three-race win streak. Miner was a dose second at the finish and still holds the points lead after four rounds. Brandon Panter was a few nlinutes back in third, witL, Clay Leaverton fourth and Brian Mullin fifth. Bethany Jacobs, Julie Shields and Summer Allen were the winners in the Women's races, Each .one led every lap in their respective classes except Allen, who had to pass one rider. In the morning's Open Amateur race, KTM rider Ron Daniel and Steve Sprong were battling for the early lead with Tommy Sizemore, Eric Eugster and Steve Teese close behind. Sprong retired on lap two and Sizemore made his way past Daniel for the lead on the same lap, with Vince Police working his way to third after a . poor start, Police made his move on Sizemore for

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