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"Remind me about the great past champions of these events. " Rainey Is The Man My letter is regarding Robert Wahl's comments about Mick Doohan in a recent issue of Cycle News. let's look back. He said that Doohan was whipping everyone's asses. That's fine National Anthem and the announcer? their company, Delucca Graphics. Thanks, AMA, for a great show. Danny, an old f1attracker himself from the '60s, will be deeply missed PemCordts West Covina. CA Remembering Danny and dandy, but he didn't consistently kick everyone's asses in 1992. He Businessman, entrepreneur and race broke his leg. Now had he been really fan Danny Delucca passed away on good, he would not have fallen and broken his leg. Wayne Rainey was consistent all year, and that is why he won the title for the third consecutive year. It looks like there are just excuses coming from Robert about how Doohan's bike was uncontrollable. So be it. If he's a world-class rider, he'll Easter Sunday while watching TV in his favorite easy chair. Delucca had been diagnosed with lung cancer only around the National scene. All of his friends are grateful for his time with us. He left his mark. Services were held in his hometown of Tulsa on Thursday (April 241. Condolences can be e-mailedtoDeluccaGra@aol.com. A donation to the American Cancer Society in his name would be a thoughtful tribute to a fine man. Dan and Vickie Mahony Urbana.MO last March after becoming ill at Daytona Speedweeks. Along with his wife, DeeDee, Danny was a regular Dan Mahony is the son of Dirt Track Hall of Famer Wait Mahony and con- fixture at the AMA Progressive Insur- adjust to the bike. I was just a little kid when Wayne had his accident, but I remember the utter American domination in the late 1980s and early '90s. Doohan only won five straight titles because all of his competition (Schwantz and Rainey) were gone. Doohan could only win a championship without any competition. Wayne and Kevin were the best riders of their time. I only agree with the Rossi bit. He will eclipse Doohan, but just look above and see that Doohan got those wins when there was no competition. Enough said. By the way, I'm 16. Mick Doohan and Wayne Rainey are both legends. And they also both spent a little time chasing Kevin Schwantz. Joey Chunnlc santo Clara. CA I think we can end this silly argument Between them, Wayne Rainey and Mick Doohan won eight 500cc World Championships. They both rank among the aLI-lime greats of our sport Enough said... Editor writes about road racing and off-road in my computer, and you always have the first coverage available. Thank you. Bert Schramm Hesperia. CA Loved California Speedway Can't Take It Anymore What a great weekend at California Speedway with outstanding racing. Congratulations to Mat Mladin and all the riders. And kids were free! Are Am I the only one who is completely disappointed by ESPN's Supercross "Flashback" segments? Tell whoever does them, I know what happened last year. I would like to be reminded how you listening, NASCAR? Our grandson Michael was still on crutches from a dirt bike accident, and they picked us up in two golf carts from the parking lot and took us right to our turn nine location. After the last race, they picked us up and took us ance Dirt Track nationals nationwide, where the two quietly supported several racers, with a new tire here, a motel room there, as well as purchasing lap sponsorship at many races. tinues the family legacy by photographing dirt track events all over the USA ... Editor our great sport or event has evolved and changed. Remind me about the great past champions of these events Website Fan - Hannah, Glover, Barnett, O'Mara, Ward, Bailey, Johnson, etc. Remind back to our vehicle - great service! Would it be possible to install a PA The two are also proud to provide rid- I just want to thank you for having the system in front of the turn-nine ers, as well as several racing web- bleachers so we could hear the sites, with fine photographs through best reporting in the business. I have everyone that you can imagine that cue I me about yesteryear. Tom Enget Juplmr, R • n e _ S • MAY 7, 2003 5