Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1990's

(jJill~ VOICES America's weekly motorcycle newspaper LETTERS TO THEEDfTOR VolumeXXXV 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, Associate Editor Alan Cathcart, European Editor David R. Holther, Copy Editor Advertising Terry Pratt, National AccOlmts Manager Mark Mitchell, Eastenl Accounts Manager Mark Thome, Western Sales Manager Thomas Gonter, Westem Sales Manager Forrest Hayashi, Western Sales Manager Greg Mitchell, Eastem Sales Manager Rick Matheny, Eastem Sales Manager Rhonda Crawford, Western Ad Coordinator Bridgett Bobrofsky, Assistant Carla Allen, Eastern Ad Coord;'lator Tina Farr, Assistant Eddie likes it After just completing the San Felipe 250 desert race, I have to tell you - it's never too late to have new kinds of fun. The team of Scott Dunlavey, Chris Sena and myself rode a magnificently prepared Honda 628 to fourth overall and first in the Plus 30 Class. I'd like to thank Scott for putting it all together and letting me be a part of the team. Also a quick thanks to Sean at Shoei helmets, Bruce at American Honda, Chris at Motion Pro, Jim at 0' eal USA, Berkeley Yamaha-Honda and Alpinestar. Eddie Mulder Agua Dulce, CA Marketing & Promotion Mark Thome, Director More on Mr. Magoo Forrest Hayashi, Manager Thank you for the story on Danny <::handler ("Forging On," Issue #13, April 8). I've been curious as to his whereabouts for some time. I was there in Hangtown in 1976 as he tossed that KTM around the track like a toy. I'd never seen a bike ridden like that and from that point on, my family and I followed his career from the kid who always crashed to the motocross superstar. I was fortunate enough to meet and talk with Danny at the Mammoth race in '77 or '78 when he was riding for the Dirt Factory. He was just a guy who loved to race - like me (only much faster) - and that is how he presented himself. Motocross could"use more men like him to promote the sport. He was unspoiled and unpretentious, and some of the big stars today could learn a little from his attitude. As usual, Cycle News has done a great job on a real story. Mark McGowan Bakersfield, CA Kory Klinger, Dealer Representative New Media Development Mark Mitchell, Director Rick Matheny, Webmaster Stephanje Leamon, Assistant Classified Ads Cherie Come Graphics and Production Mandy Loa, Production Manager Dennis Greene, Lab. Tech. Amanda Wollny, Graphic Artist Terra Whitmeyer, Graphic Artist AdmWstration judy Klinger, Coordinator Leanne Sims, Administrative Assistant Accounting/Data Processing Donna Bryan-Diamond, A/R Coordinator Geneva Repass, Assistant Theresa Milburn, Credit Circulation Alma Anglliano, Circulation Manager Carol Maggio, Dealer Coordinator Pam Klein, Billing Coordinator joy lou, Dealer Coordinator Service and Support Shannon Clark, Receptionist jim Olson, Service and Support National Headquarters 3505-M Cadillac Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626 P.O. Box 5084, Costa Mesa, CA 92628-5084 (714) 751-7433 FAX (714) 751-6685 Eastern Office 4188 First Ave., Tucker, GA 30084 P.O. 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The first two digits indicate the last issue number you'U receive and the last two chara<:ters indicate the year 01 the last issue. ubscriplion rates: Rates for the United States and its possessions for one year (SO issues), $50.00; two years 000 issues). 595.00; six months (25 issues), $26.00; trial sub (15 issues), $19.00. Canada and Foreign, one year (SO issues), $90.00; two years (100 issues). $175.00; six months (25 issues), 545.00; trial sub (15 issues), $38.00. Cycle News welcomes unsolicited editorial material including storics. cartoons, photos, ctc. Such material, if publish~ becomes the exclusive property of Cycle News. Reprinting in whole or part only by permission of the publisher. Advertising roles and circulation information will be sent u!X>n request. See S.R.D.5. W/Bn'A 'VI ~~ AUDITED dRCULATION Printed in U.S.A. CopyrighlC Cycle News, IIlC. 1998, Trademark Cycle News registered U.S. Patent Olliee. All rights reserved. Again... Many thanks from me and all my riding buddies for the excellent Danny Chandler Time Remembered story by Eric Johnson. When Eric's story says "mention the. name Magoo to any true moto enthusiast and a smile wiJI likely appear on their face," he really hit it on the head. "Big air, no fear, hang it out, riding the edge, 110 percent, crowd favorite." If these phrases didn't evolve from Magoo's on-track exploits, they certain- ly could have. Danny Chandler epitomizes what has made motocross the great sport that it is. A Trophy des Nations, Motocross des ations and Carlsbad U.S. GP champion, Danny is now a champion off the track as well. Danny "Magoo" Chandler - motocross legend. Thanks for the memories. Bruce Backstrom Buena Park, CA And again... Thank you for the article on Danny "Magoo" Chandler. I first saw Danny race at Argyl Park in Dixon, California, in 1973 on an 80cc Indian. I was riding in the 60cc Novice class at the time. Even back then, we were watching him. As time moved on, I was cultivating a promising career in the minis as an Expert racing a tricked-out Honda XR75. By then, Magoo was already winning the Expert Sportsman class (using milk crates at the starting gate because he couldn't even touch the ground) on his CZ 250. As it turns out, ·we lived around the corner from Danny's mechanic and longtime friend, Bill DaPrato. We wOl:lld all watch Magoo test the bikes from Mako and he would actually clear levees large enough to hold a good-Sized river. . We loved. to watch Magoo ride. Guys like Danny Chandler are one reason why we all love this sport. I'm sure many other orthem California riders of that era still relish memories of Magoo. Thanks to Cycle News for remembering, too. Phil Bakarich Danville, CA Not a cheater [ think that Team HyperCyc)e was treated totally unfairly concerning the Daytona incident. I do not believe that Carry Andrew is cheating by any means or matter. I do think that he is a very sharp guy with a small team tha t is kicking the big boys' butts and a lot of people aren't happy about it. I think this will be a big setback to AMA racing if they are disqualified. Gregory Estelle Talladega, AL Team HyperCycle's Jason Pridmore and Nicky Hayden were disqualified for illegal engine modifications after finishing first mid second in the 750cc Supersport race at Day- tona. The team has appealed the disqualification ... Editor. Barstow to Vegas Recently, while flying home from Las Vegas at about 20,000 feet, I was enjoying the view of the Mojave Desert on a crystal-clear day. From that altitude, one can see a very, very long way - especially if the people on the other side of the plane are sleeping and one can see out of their window as well. [ was reminded how ludicrous it is to assume that a motorcycle trail from Barstow to Vegas would prompt the demise of the desert tortoise; and impose jrrevocable damage to the flora and fauna of such a vast area. In fact, I would challenge anyone to pick out the last route of B-to-V. Having ridden all but two of the modern-era (1983-89) races, I could find no trace of the courses. And yet the BLM will not allow us to use the special corridor included in the Desert Protection Act to have our once-a-year race. I believe the Desert Vipers and 0-37 are working to correct this. Why not contact them and lend a hand? After all, it is your land. Dale E. Covington Crescenta, CA Those wishing to support the Desert Vipers Legal Defense Fund can do so by writing to the Desert Vipers lol/c at P.O. Box 815, Westminster, CA 92685... Editor. Ban baggies I have been riding dirt bikes for over 30 years. Like most of us, I have had to continually try to overcome the dirt-bag stereotype associated with our sport. The recent trend to dress and, in some cases, act like a member of a street gang is just another brick in the wall. Skip Bradley Breckenridge, CO Letters to the editor should be sent to Voices, Cycle News, P.O. Box 5084, Costa Mesa, CA 92628-5084, faxed to 714/751-6685 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. INSIDE Issue #15 ApriI22, 1998 HARE & HOUND Round 3 - AMA ational Championship Hare & Hound Series 20 from Delta, Utah FEATURES ROAD RACE Round 2 - World Superbike Championship Series from England 6 CROSS COUNTRYIHARE SCRAMBLES Round 3/3 - AMA Grand National Cross Country Series/National Championship Hare Scrambles Series from Hurricane Mills, Tennessee 14 ENDURO AMA/ Acerbis National Championship Enduro Series from Belleplain, New Jersey 16 INTERVIEW Mike Faria .18 FEATURE Changing the face of GP racing 24 MOTOCROSS Round 1 - 500cc World Championship Motocross Series from [taly 26 Round 2 - 250cc World Championship Motocross Series from Portugal 27 Round I - I25cc World Championship Motocross Series from Brazil 28 ARENACROSS PI1 orthwest Arenacross Championship from Portland, Oregon .30 DEPARTMENTS LEADERBOARD EVENTS : NEW PRODUCTS RESULTS CALENDAR WANT ADS CHiCANERy LOOKING BACK , 22 .32 48 .50 .53 62 79 .79 ON THE FRONT COVER Noriyuki Haga won both legs of the British round of the World Superbike Series at Donington Park. Photo by Gold & Goo e. Inset: Fred Andrews won the combination GNCC/Hare Scrambles at Loretta Lynn's. Cir'7ifii'm'l'M""'.

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