Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1990's

1 998 FORMULA USA SERIES $200,000 Purse Money for Riders Roberts closed in on Zahrt on the final circuit but had to settle for second place. Costanzo took third over Kenny Zahrt, who couldn't quite overcome that2O-second deficit off the start. ,Aesu"" P!W BEC: I. Tyler Trujillo (KTM); 2. 00n~1 Lopn Jr. (Xl'M); 3. Chris Plouffe (KTM); 4. Cate Summerford (KTM); 5. &han - . . (KThf). P/W YAM (4-6): I. Chase Uppie (Yam); 2. CNIntt Uppie * * NationallY and Print Exposure usa..-. - $115,000 Team Owner Appearance Money and Point Fund (Yam); 3. Cameron Conover (Yam); 4. Travis Mullen (Yam); 5. David redder (Yam). p!W YAM (7-9): 1. Justin Eubanks (Yam). 5/STX (7-9): 1. Preston Lundin (KTM); 2. Nicholu Evans (KThl). 60 BEC: 1. TafU'let Langham (lCaw); 2. Tillnner AklUnd« (Kaw); 3. Tunmy Ritz)er (Kaw); 4. Shawn 8ut~ (KIiw). 60 (4-8): 1. Xy\e JenJWu (Kaw); 2. Tm\t Pugmire ~w); 3Kyle 8ergantz (KTM); 4. D.niellundin (Kaw). 60 (9-11): 1. Orrn!ck Murphy (Kaw); 2. ~ Han (K.w); 3. Johnny Lovett (lCaw); 4. Mike Gomez (Kaw). 80 BEQ I. Randall Hall (Kaw); 2. Ja.ntie Dietz (Yam); 3. Adam Wlbon (Hon); 4. Bonnie Kelly (Yam); 5. Ryan S.linu (Hon). 80 (7·11): 1. Dave Carter (Kaw); 2. Andrew Petrie (](.aw); 3. Karow Berganlz (Kaw); 4-. Kyle Foltx (Kaw); 5. Garrett Norr (Suz). 80 (12.13)= l. Quia Non (Suz); 2. Rkhard Eubanb"(Yam); 3. Mike Epstein (Hon); 4. Robert Clark (Hon); S. Blake Margheim (Yam). 80 (14-'16): 1. Jahner Paullcl\C!' (Hon); 2. Sam Scanlon (Hon); 3. Ryan Riess (Yam); 4. Mile Buck (Suz). B/W: 1. Jason Teny (Yam). DECADE: 1. Jimmy Roberts (Hon). (514); 2. Mark 125 BEG: 1. D.tmian Bam Valro~ (Yam); 3. Do WiIILilnu (Suz); 4. Steve Burford (Kaw); 5. D~vid Delucia (Yam). 125 NOV: I. Donnie Durrer (Y~m); 2. Jared Williams (yam); 3. Chris Elliott (Yam); 4. Josh Mason (Kaw); S. Kurt Caselli (Kaw). 125 INT: 1. Jeff £ide (Mon); 2. Raf-.el Me;)J'lS (Yam); 3. George LoMonIe (Hen). 2SO BEC: 1. Thomas Baker (Yam); 2. RicN.rd West (Yam); 3. Dante Herrera Jr. (Suz); 4. Damian Schmidt (Kaw). 2SO NOV: I. Jaaon Trubey (Kaw); 2. David Macfartane (Suz); 3. Tyleor Buck (Suz); •• Brian Jaegers (Yam); s. Dusty Nab« (Yam). 250 INT: 1. Nkk MolilOR (JCIM); 2. Robbie DunNm (Yam). 2SO PRO: 1. Poll fost.eI' (~w); 2. TabsN Koikeda (YUl); 3. Dustin Evana (5'-1%). SOO BEC: 1. Jonnie Uttle (Yam). SOO NOV: I. Tyson Tittletnler (Hon);2. Oa.trm Stoffer (lion). PRO: I. Kenny Zahrt (Yam). 4-Sl'RK: 1. Scott McColloush (Yam); 2. Owen Dicbcn (Yam); 3. W.,.".Scott (Hen~"J_T"",,,(Hen). JIl VET BEC: I. Rick Knox (yam); 2. Edmond Gregory (X.aw); sao 3. Keith Edvnann (Hon); 4. Shy Moehe (yam); S. Cecil Avery (Hen~ JR VET NOV: 1. o.nny BattagJioI (Yam); 2. Bob Comu.n (Yam); 3. Eric lathrop (Kaw); •. Pasha Afshar (yam); 5. Assaf Alush (Kaw). JR VET INT: 1. TOr'lY Bi,enert (lCaw); 2. Marty Es&es (Yam). JR VET ElC I. T"'Y W.lty (SO%). VET BEC; I. KeYin Abey (~w); 2. Greg Willcins (Suz); 3Damon Webb (Hon); 4. Dmnis Cbale: (Yam); .5. Jim Stufflcbum (Hen). VET NOV: I. Chrls1ophe.r Hedcman (Yam); 2. Russ McAf~ (Hon); 3. Gary Harada (lCaw); 4. Ray Ritzier (Kolw); S. PUN! Afshar (Yam). VET INT: 1. Lm Saul (Yam); 2. Randy WilJUns (Sux); 3. Tony Bimert (y.am); .. Vince BaKMU (Hon);5.]im Smdldtach (Yam). VET EX/PRO: I. Ion Zahrt (Kaw); 2.1immy Robetts(Kaw);3. ank Coaanzo (Hon); 4. Kenny Zahrt (Yam). SR BEG/NOV: 1. Bob Dunham (Yam); 2. Buster Akrey (Kaw); 3. Rkk Shirey (Yam); 4. KeYln Matheion (Yam). SR tNT lEX: 1. Karl AIlItft (Hon); 2. Rick Johnson (Han); 3. Edwardo Trippo (yam); •. StneClark (Yam); S. Mike Webb (Su%). NOV; I. Raleigh W~; 2. Frank (Hoa); 3. OlIve RuUedge (lion); 4. Bob Klatt OC-w); S. Larry IGrIch (Yam). OfT AM: 1. Jeff Patron (KTM); 2. JOR Rodriguez (Xaw); J. Ken Beach (Yam); 4. WalTCn Brown (KTM); 5. Charles Watanabe orr Derby (Hon). orr EX: 1. Mark Neal (KTM); 2. George Lazenby (Yam); 3. Greme: (CZ); 4. Scott McDonaIl (Hon);.5. Kirk Freeman (Han). OfT MSTR A: I. Mike. Webb (Suz); 2. Edwardo Trippo am); 3. Rick Johnson (Hon); ... Scott Freeman (yam); S. W.C. ""'" (Soz). OIT MSTR U: I. Cary Willison (Kaw); 2. Mike Chesbro Han). -,~ 80: J. jamle Dietz/Adam Wihon. NOV: 1. Randy Wilkins/Joe CaHgrande; 2. Scott McCol/Jim Stu~am. . EX: I. ErUe K.r:hoe/Jeff Siapieron; 2. WniSwallow/Harry ""'-. 199. FORMULA USATM SCHEDULE MAY 15-17 Pikes Peak International Raceway Colorado Springs, Colorado JUNE 5-7 Mosport Park Bowmanville, Ontario Canada JULY 17-19 Portland International Raceway Portland, Oregon AUGUST 7-9 New Hampshire International Speedway Loudon, New Hampshire AUGUST 28-30 Pocono International Raceway Pocono, Pennsylvania FORMULA USATM MCTV PROGRAM • UPCOMING PROGRAMS ON SPEEDVlSlON (Times .hown ore EST) May 8 May 9 May 10 May 12 June 16 June 21 June 23 10:00 pm 2:00 am 12:00 noon 3:00 pm 9:00 pm 2:30 pm 11 :30 om fOR INfORMATION ON fUSA 530-582'-1061 www.fonnulousa.com 199. TEAM OWNER PROGRAM PURSE MONEY PER EVENT iiFORMULAUS~ Teams invest money in racing. In Formula USAN, a team can get a 'return on their investment with the $115,000 Team Owner Program. Pos. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th 16th 17th 18th 19th 20th Payout $15,000 $7,500 $5,000 $4,000 $3,000 $2,750 $2,000 $1,750 $1,500 $1,250 $750 $750 $750 $750 $750 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 Pos. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Show $$ $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th $500 $450 $350 $300 $250 $150 $125 14th 15th 16th 17th 18th ,19th 20th $125 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 Plu. contingency money ilBFORMULAusA= Pos. 1.t 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Amount $2500 $1600 $1100 $750 $650 $550 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th $500 $450 $350 $300 $250 $150 $125 14th 15th 16th 17th 18th 19th 20th $125 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 Plus cantin.geney money 126HPQASS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5Ih $1500 $1000 $750 $375 $300 6th 7th 8th 9th lOth $275 $250 $225 $200 $125 Plu. contingency money 1;1 1nd 3rd 4th 5th BONUS AWARDS 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th $145 $140 $135 $125 $100 CONTINGENCY SPONSORS Sunoco EBC Brakes Pro-Tek Metzeler Michelin Pirelli • RK/AFAM pays $2500 to the two highest-placing teams in the Team Owner Program. • Alpha Sprinkler pays $500 to the fastest Formula USA'" qualifier at each event. $750 $500 $275 $180 $150 Plus contingency money In addiHon to purse and team owner money, Formula USAN offers lucrative bonus progralTlS. Dunlop RK Chain AFAM Dymag Shorkskinz Yamaha Suzuki Kerker Wiseco Penske Factory Dynojet Cometic Bridgestone Vance & Hines Performance Mochine FW: PIlQ-T£tf i!iJjj ;;;;r.w IdBcoml. t\ 1998 MAJOR SPONSORS BK &aD« .. • Sunoco Race Fuels pays $100 to each registered Team Owner finishing in the top ten at each of 14 race•. ~dr_u ~ h spr~e: ~ ~. iF ~ . ." ' ~DUN£OP IiaUiaf YAMAHA COMEDC*_ICIEE';' il• •LLI 80: 1. J.J. Peesok; 2. Randall Hall; J. Carrett Non. 8EG{NOV: 1. Owen Dkbon.; 2. Chris Elliott; J. Kurt Caselli.; Cha. WiJson. NflEX: I. Christophe.T CosIrlaar. 2. Brad McLeod;.3. t-oi • . 4. SIieve Clark; S. Nic ~wu.. rand Prix-style MX mes to OhiO Amount $2500 $1600 $1100 $750 $650 $550 GET ON THE 1j4 II LIST .......• ~ = We'll make dirt track history Saturday, September 5, 1998. ~ . Rupert X, Pellett ANY, OH, APR. 5 AMA District 11 offers more than 10 difrent motocross tracks throughout central and uthem Ohio, promoter Drew Wolle and his ction Sports promotion team offered some. g new: Crand Prix-style motocross. With a lengthy course of just over a mile isting through the hills and valleys, this allatural-terrain facility hosted nearly 400 eager acers who were all prepped to check out the istrict's newest track. The event really took on professional air with the appearance of iastrn Regional 125cc Supercross contenders ark Burkhart, Charlie Dunaway and Creg and. With 24 racers competing in the 250cc A ivision, the class was spectacular to watch as me of the Midwest's best motocrossers waged ar at this picturesque facility. The class witessed great racing between Burkhart and nd, with Burkhart cOming out the winner on : , . . IF you love "Roiling Thunder," gee on ehe 'J4" lise now For: r---------------Tn.sTd-e--Tn--,--o--j---m-atTO-.n--------------1, , !Spec'ial deals . V I P treatment!, , !_-----------------------------------------------------------------------.._-----_._...._. __....._ ! Stuff nobody else gets .. .. ~ So what's happening September 5, 1998? Get on the A list and find out',

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