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,Briefly... Continued from poge I , The Trask two-day ISDT qualifier was cut short due (0 rain our haircuts and spiking services are free. All we ask is for a small donation, and all proceeds go to Speedway Children's Charities. Stop by our booth and we will give you a and snow. The host free girt and an invitation to get a free haircut club decided it was a at one of our San Francisco Bay Area or Sacramento area stores. smart idea because of the high attrition rate of the competitors. _ At the time the story went to press. results still weren't avail- able due to the weather... Jimmy Wein· ert won his first 250cc National Motocross at a muddy Appalachia Lake Park track. In second was Maico rider Steve Stackable, while Billy Grossi com· pleted the podium... "Rocket" Rex Stat· en won both 250cc and 500cc Pro classes at a local motocross race in Irvine, California. Staten was never challenged in either class... Bill Conroy won the California City Grand Prix in California City, California. Today, the race is still going strong. 2U YEARS AGU... May 15, 1985 Cycle News editor John Ulrich graced the cover aboard the new, highly anticipated Yamaha FZ750. We did a full review of the bike. It was a pretty amazing .;;;;:.11;;;;;1 motorcycle at the time... American Danny Chandler got the first Grand Prix win of his career at the second round of the World Championship 500cc Motocross Series in Thouars, France. Erik Goebers finished second, and Kurt Nicoll third... Kawasaki rider Lowell Thomson was the standout rider at the 14th annual National Motorsports Association Grand Prix in Las Vegas, Nevada. Thomson won a total of three class championships. Jimmy Button also won the 83 Stock- and Modifiedclass titles at the event... Dan Smith led a Husqvarna sweep of the top-three positions at a District 37 AMA Hare & Hound in Lucerne Valley, California. ID YEARS AGU..• May ID. 1995 ~~':'!tii:l!li'-lm,,'¥' -' AMA Superbike .J!' /:l.I~""'Jl racer Jamie James appeared on the cover of our road racing update issue aboard his Vance and Hines Yamaha. It Tennessee's Mike Brown has inked a deal to ride a Thumpstar pit bike in the upcoming Mini Moto SX scheduled for May 6 at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada - the night before the final round of the AMA Supercross Series. The deal was put together by Deland Motorsports in Deland, Florida, and Brown is excited about making a good showing for Thumpstar in the second running of the Mini Moto SX. "The pit bike deal is really taking off, and they're so much fun:' Brown said. "I've got a track built especially for pit bikes at home; and I can't wait to get to Vegas and do the Mini Moto SX - it should be a total blast." Supermoto USA and Altamont Raceway Park have teamed up to produce Moto-Fest 2005. The two-day event will take place May 28-29 in Tracy, California, at the new Altamont Raceway Park and Arena. The event will include amateur and professional stunt riders, freestyle motocross, an all-Harley stunt show and 12 classes of Supermoto racing, including many 50cc and pit bike categories. There will also be a vendor area and live music. The event will payout over $10,000 in cash and prizes, with the Supermotards doing battle for a $Sooo Pro purse as well as a $1000 winner-take-all Saturday night Dash For Cash. For more information or to sign up, call McAllister Motorsports at 866/571-2111 or visit supermotousa.com. ship with Unadilla, we have introduced our products to a whole new segment of consumers. We could not be happier with the exposure we've received over the last two years at Unadilla and expect to see another successful event come July." money, as well as a chance to experience training and learning riding strategies and techniques from Carmichael. Thirteen week· Iy bonus prizes will also be awarded during the Full Throttle Sweepstakes and will include autographed Ricky Carmichael jerseys or Makita's new 18V MXT Cordless Hammer Driver-Drills. The Full Throttle Sweepstakes runs through June 30. Details and mail-in entry forms for the sweepstakes are available at participating Makita distribu- tions, according to Honda. For more infor~ mation, visit hondahoot.com. Demo Days will provide motocross enthusi- asts with the opportunity to try out Forma Pro Boots, the all-new V3 Helmet and other selected riding apparel. "We know that once the consumer rides in one of our produet5, they'll be hooked, and we want to help facilitate the interest in our brand," Fox director of marketing Jim Anfuso says. Initially, Fox Demo Days will start off by visiting the following Southern California tracks: Cahuilla Creek MX Park, Lake Elsinore MX Park, Starwest, Perris Raceway, Glen Helen Raceway and 1-5 in Gorman. Additionally, Fox Demo Days will be at selected Vet X Racing Club Spring and Summer Series rounds. Fox Demo Days will ultimately expand into other regions across the United States later this summer, according to Fox. Look for the Fox Demo Days assault vehicle on these dates: May 21, Lake Elsinore MX Park; May 29, Starwest; June 4, Perris Raceway; June 5, Cahuilla Creek MX Park; June 18, Glen Helen Raceway; June 25, 1-5 Gorman. The Women's Motocross-Supercross given the chance to meet world-renowned racer Nicky Hayden, have access to the Repsol VIP Suite at turn 10, and receive two Repsol replica KBC helmets. In addition to the grand prize, first- and second-place prizewinners will be chosen. Three first-place winners will be given a limited-edition Repsol KBC Helmet, and five second-place winners will be awarded a Nicky Hayden Repsol replica bike cover. Entry forms, as well as a complete list of rules and regulations, can be obtained by visiting a partiCipating Repsol dealer or by visiting winrepsolmotogp.com. The 2005 Honda Hoot will be held in Knoxville, Tennessee, June 22-25. The Hoot includes riders on all brands and styles of motorcycles. In short, it is a motorcycling Hotbodies Racing is offering the most lucrative bodywork contingency program available for 2005, according to Hotbodies. The foundation of the Hotbodies Racing contingency program is the support for the regional road generated by local organizations and attrac- Fox has introduced a motocross gear two three-day admission passes with paddock access for the MotoGP at Laguna Seca, July 8-10. Plus, the grand-prize winner will be manager at Lucas Oil. "Unadilla has long been in revenue to east Tennessee, a figure that de:es not even include the additional revenue demo program in Southern California. Fox Officials at Unadilla Valley Sports Center ent motorsport environments, including motocross," said Tom Fredrickson, business a recently restored WWII B-17 bomber and others may purchase a ride. The Hoot, now in its 12th year, brings more than $15 million new National Full Throttle Sweepstakes. This sweepstakes includes, as its grand prize, the Ultimate Racing Package. This racing package consists of a Weekend Warrior Toy Hauler and a Suzuki Four-Pack Race Pack that includes two motorcycles (RM-Z4S0 and RM2S0) and two sport Quadrunners (QuadSport Z400 and Quadsport Z2S0). Two first prizes include a day at Carmichael MX Kamp hosted by Ricky Carmichael. This prize includes a three-day and two-night trip for two to Carmichael MX Kamp, an opportunity to meet Ricky Carmichael, a free Suzuki RM2S0 motorcyde and $1000 in spending tickets, hotel accommodations, rental car, the title sponsor of the Unadilla MX National, round six of the 2005 AMA Motocross Championship Series - a.k.a. the Lucas Oil Pro Nationals. Since 2003, Lucas Oil has used the Unadilla facility to showcase its products. "Lucas Oil is heavily involved in many differ- Aviation, where two people will win a ride in Makita USA Inc" manufacturer of industrial richoliver.net. have announced the return of Lucas Oil as plus a poker run and a big charity ride benefiting the Ride for Kids. The event will include demo rides by Honda, Aprilia, BMW, Buell, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio, Ural, Vespa and Victory, plus riverboat breakfasts and a special Honda Riders' Club of America memo bers-only event at the Tennessee Museum of power tools and accessories, has launched its Motorcycle Stuff, the exclusive U.S. distribu· tor of Repsol Lubricants, has announced a U.S. MotoGP Sweepstakes. The sweepstakes will run from April 25 through June 22, with a grand prize featuring round-trip airline known as one of the premier motocross facilities in the county and, through our relation- had won the first four. hotbodiesracing.com or call 800/S55-280S. tors, or visit makitatools.com. Inside, there was two races left in the season, and Hamel will receive automatic e-maHs, including your certifICates as well as their expiration dates. For more information, visit Rich Oliver's Mystery School is conducting a raffle to give away a one-of-a-kind grand prize. The winner of the raffle will receive a brand-new 200S Yamaha TI-R 125L Mystery School-replica motorcycle plus a two-day fun camp. To enter the raffle, visit everything you need- ed to know about who was winning what in the world of road racing. James finished seventh at the Laguna Seca Superbike race that was won by Freddie Spencer... Round 12 of the AMA Supercross Series in Irving, Texas, was a mudfest. Doug Henry prevailed in the 2S0cc main, while Jeremy McGrath finished second and John Dowd third... Danny Hamel wrapped up his fifth straight AMA National Hare & Hound Championship. There were still racer, with certificate postings in AFM, CCS, CMRA, MRA, WERA and WSMC for the entire season. Riders in the 2005 AMA Superbike Series are supported with cash contingency awards as well. Riders in Superbike, Superstock, Supersport and Formula Xtreme are eligible for payouts down to 10th place, as well as championship bonuses. To make the contingency payout process easier, Hotbodies Racing has developed a new online registration program. Once enrolled, riders vacation that more than 20,000 people will enjoy together this summer, according to Honda. For most Hoot attendees, the riding is the main attraction, with all kinds of options, such as the Cherohala Skyway ride. Foundation (WMXF) has created Iimitededition, rider-endorsed wristbands that are available for a $3 donation. The wristbands are being sold at www.wmxf.org and will be available onsite at the Parts Unlimited MiniMoto SX, held at The Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on Friday, May 6. Thanks to Ricky Carmichael, Chad Reed, Kevin Windham, Mike laRocco, David Vuillemin and James Stewart, 100 percent of the proceeds from the wristbands will go to the WMXF, a nonprofit organization whose primary objectives include supporting the professional supercross/motocross racing community whenever and however possible. "This is a one-time opportunity:' said Sharon Richards, co-president of WMXF. "These riders have all been truly selfless to let us create these wrist~ bands, and when these limited editions are gone, they're gone!" One of the main catalysts to sell these wristbands is the desire to raise funds to support longtime Kawasaki motocross team member Rick Asch. Asch's 14-year-old daughter, Karla, was recently diagnosed with brainstem glioma, a cancer~ ous brainstem tumor, and the majority of the proceeds from the wristband sales will go directly to Asch and his family. Anyone wishing to donate directly to the WMXF or to the Karla Asch Fund can go to www.wmxf.org/website/giving.htmI.NI donations are tax-deductible. CYCLE NEWS • MAY 11, 2005 15

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