Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles
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As the audience grows Which it WillI the coverage will improve. II l 11 Dirty Teachers n your Briefly ... section from the Hangtown National Motocross report, would like to call for the disqualification of those at AMA Pro Racing who have allowed the rulebook to be ignored by the select few. ou gave coverage to a teacher from Mt. Shasta who has incorporated Hopefully, the new blood on the AMA Board of Directors will begin the otocross into his math class. It cool to see that big number six running at the front of the pack right behind Ricky Carmichael. process of hiring anew, consistent reminds me of my Igo-Ono grade give my applause to Fast By Ferracci Husqvama. Even though Steve Lamson's final results were bogus, it was and profess,ional AMA Pro Racing hierarchy. I look forward to seeing the school where Mr. Bagley, my principal in the 1970s, would bring his Dirt Bike magazines for the kids to read and Miss Smith (no relation), whose boyfriend owned a Yamaha shop, gave posters, magazines and even Cycle News to our class. I just want to thank them. It wasn't until I got out of college that I realized that this was more than a job to them, and we need more teachers like them. After all, there are other teachers who teach just for a paycheck. MlkeSmIttl Redding, CA Feeling Rogers Pain As a kid growing up, my racing idol was Roger DeCoster. Now I feel for the guy as he heads up the Suzuki motocross/supercross team. They finally land the number-one guy in supercross (Jeremy McGrath), only for him to have the worst year in his history of racing, followed by a good year on a Yamaha. Then, one of the best racers in the world, Greg Albertyn, keeps getting hurt and retires. Now, Travis Pastrana. This kid has all the talent in the world, and an outgoing and up-beat personality (which is a sponsor's dream). What do we see? This guy can't finish a race. He's always hurting, always crashing. Roger, I feel your pain. R.N. Henry Y7a the Internet The Plight Of Bucky Initially, I had no sympathy for the Yamaha R7 hybrid disqualification. The Graves team/mechanics/rider surely can and have read the rulebook. But then I reflected back to the Harley-Davidson road-race effort that was allowed in Superbike although there was never any intention of abiding by the published rulebook. Some race teams will stretch the rulebook (more like downright ignore it) when allowed by the sanctioning body. As an AMA life member, I legal R1 Graves/Buckmaster effort in the near future! Mon1sFoor Y7a the Internet The Plight Of Bucky II don't care about the hassle. Speed Channel (and ESPN) are presenting motorcycle racing and shows that were just not available a few years earlier. Good for them! Given the probable miniscule audiences for Damon Buckmaster certainly has a reason to be pissed regarding the inconsistencies of the powers that be who enforce the Formula Xtreme rulebook with regard to his R 1/R7 these shows, they should be com- racebike. But to say things like, "If we don't win the championship now, the mended for trying to bring motorcycle programs to the public. In other words, I will take what I can get. As the audience grows, which it will, the others should know it wasn't on their merit" is stupid and should be rescinded. Furthermore, to say on television that his competitors Fast By Ferraccl Husqvama's Tyler Evans should then "shut their traps" about the protests because they led your superior handling Superbike-hybrid It sure goes to show that, with a machine for a handful of corners at Road Atlanta is equally weak. top-notch rider, the Huskys can compete. It's too bad Lammy tweaked his Of course, no one questions leg again and had to pull out. I'm Bucky's abilities as a top-notch rider... blah, blah, blah. But, dude, sure he would have done well, coming back from his injuries and all. I look at the big picture: Disregard the hope whoever ends up buying or con- rules for a moment - and the fact is trolling Husqvarna motorcycles is everyone out there on your grid was trying to beat you on a real, com- dedicated to winning and securing top riders, because the Italians don't plete, and manufactured street seem to be serious in the States. motorcycle. I read Cycle News from front to back and the only other Husky I see The lack of respect for your competitors is beneath you, in my humble opinion. :Jett Kennedy Y1a the Internet Helmet Laws I applaud Steve Cox for his Ramblings Of A Mad Man column (Issue #20, May 22). His column is right on target. Why aren't people in cars, trucks, etc. required to wear helmets? Remember that some 80 percent of people who are killed in cars, trucks, etc. die of head injuries. Gil Cannon Playa del Rey, CA Kudos To Ferraccl coverage will improve. As for Mr. Molyneux's comparison of Speed Channel to the taxpayersupported BBC coverage in Great Britain, I suggest two courses of action: First, lobby our own public PBS system to put on motorcycle racing. Then you can watch racing for free, though not really, since taxpayers would support your desires just like you currently support the operas and garden shows currently being broadcast on PBS. Second, after the PBS people tell you to take a front. Tyler Evans? So far he's a hike, write a letter to Speed Channel telling them thanks for the coverage and politely suggest improvements they could do to make it better. They might listen. dump truck, but who knows? I'll keep my fingers crossed. DIck Wlnnlngstad Beaverton, OR is Fred Hoess, and he's always up Also, thanks for the interview with Steve Lamson. Steve Gallegos San Luis Obispo, CA Defending Speed Channel I have read several letters complain- Bump And Run Being a big fan of Stephane Roncada, I was shocked to read about the "slam session" he and Ricky Carmichael had at the Hangtown Classic. It looked more like road rage on a Los Angeles freeway than good motocross racing. ing about Speed Channel's coverage My suggestion is that any rider of racing, but Mr. Kevin Molyneux who continues this foolishness will be forced to fight Tanya Harding in a went over the top. I too had to sign I'm probably the only Husky fan left in the States, so I had to write in to up for cable and take a golf and some celebrity boxing match, with any basketball channels that I will never money raised going to charity. Kevtn Henrlques watch in order to get Speed Channel. Blythe, CA But you know what? I'm happy and cue I • n e _ so • JUNE12.20025