Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1980's

.~ W;~~-;;;ii.;;~-t_.Cdll. . " s: ~ %i . - ; "'''' .2: C\I 00 0') ,...... ••.A. , N 750 BOX STOCK: 1. Earl Roloff (Kaw); 2. Mike Minnig (Kaw); 3. Mark Thomas (Hon). OPEN BOX STOCK: 1. Terry Statum (Suz); 2. Je rry Cline (Suz); 3. Eddie Kocina. 2nd 125 GP: 1. Steve Reynosa (Hon) ; 2. Len Gambo (Hon); 3. Barry Sandalwood (Yam) . 200 GP: 1. Don Nelson (C-A) ; 2. Scott Waters (C-A) . 250 SUPER STREET: 1. Robert Pritchard (Yam); 2. Jeff Kratka (Yam). 600 FOUR-STROKE GP: 1. Robert Holdsworth (Kaw) ; 2. Robert Cain (Yam); 3. Paul Geck (Kaw). 900 FOUR-STROKE GP: 1. Denny Fryer (Hon); 2. Carey Andrew (Kaw); 3. Steve Dyer (Hon); OPEN FOUR·STROKE GP: 1. Larry Theobald Dav id Molitor. (Hon ); 2. J im Collins (Kaw); 3: Dimmit beats heat, comp. at DeAnza MX By Kit Palmer SUNNYMEAD, CA, JUNE 28 Len Gamba (3 6 6) and Steve Reynosa each took an ARRA 125cc GP race. Post picks up ARRA Riverside ,Gold Cup win By Lori Tyson RIVERSIDE, CA, JUNE 27 A gold Kruggerand was up for grabs today in 600cc Production at the American Road Racing Association's Gold Cup ... 32 Race at Riverside International Raceway, and Aaron Post went home the wealthy man as he styled his wa y to the win. Post took an early lead in the 15lap'main event and dazzled everyone by keeping the front spot the entire race. San Diego Kawasaki West's Steve Sowden crossed the line six seconds after Post to take second. There was a four-way conflict over third with Mike Haller, Steve Vague, joe Bruscella and Walt Nitto all going for it, and in the end Vague crossed first. Graig Roloff and Doug Toland also had a great race between themselves, with Danny Weaver joining in near the end; Toland came out ahead. Frank Mazur, very tired from racing nearly every race the night before at Ron Pierce's Bakersfield track, started way back in 14th place but by the end had moved all the way up to sixth - and since trophies were awarded through sixth, he still took home a trophy. Post was still pumped from that win when he went out in 600cc Box _ Stock and took another victory , but , this time by a scant two and a half seconds over Vague. Sowden took third after a hard battle with Doug Toland, who blew a couple of fuses on lap eight and was out of con ten tion. There was a marvelous duel between Scott Harmala and Walt Nitto for fourth, and in the end Granger Ra cing-sponsored Harmala took it. . In 250cc GP a slim, trim Dave . Emde on the Bob Endicott TZ took his I :33 lap times and made himself SI00 for his first place showing. Emde went from a poor fourth place start to a 20-second advantage over second place Mike Haller by the end of the 10 laps. jon Slobom and Leland Han: cock finished out the top four. LaPierre/Taylor took .the Sidecar win after the field was narrowed to only three rigs (due to a crash in practice which eliminated Walt Garnett/ David james). LaPierre/Taylor put on a stunning display for the crowd, 'gettin g sideways through turns and putting a good bit of distance between themselves and second place Van Orsdale/Thornas. The 450cc Production race was again the Howard Monise show as the Duralube/Diaz Racing sponsored rider took another win. jeff Braucht (on his Box Stocker) took the second place trophy, and Danny Coe protege Mark Capell was secure in third. The first 125cc GP was run in conjunction with the 450cc Production, and Len Gambo beat not only the others in his class, but most of the 450s as well. Barry Sandalwood was stuck in traffic most of th e race and had to settle for second. Formula Four entrant Don Nelson and 250cc Production rider Robert Pritchard fought it out for the overall win in the Formula Four/250cc Production/IOOcc GP clash, and Nelson on h is Can-Am ·too k the checkers first . Royce Flora was triumphant over Dusty Behrman in the 100cc class after Dusty went at it with jeff Kratka , who took second 250. Terry Statum won the Open Box Stock trophy, with jerry Cline taking his third trophy of the day with his second place finish. Earl Roloff and Mike Minnig, ARRA's resident dirt trackers, put out an superb effort in the 750cc class, and both showed their own unique half dirt track/half road race style as they traded leads all the way to the flag, with Roloff ahead at the end. Results SIDECARS: 1. LaPierrelTaylor: 2. Van Orsdale/ . Taylor (Suz); 3. Sloan. 250 GP: 1. David Emde (Yam); 2. Mike Haller (Yam); 3. Jon Siobom (Yam). 600 PROD (GOLD CUP): 1. Aaron Post (Kaw); 2. Steve Sowden (Kaw) ; 3. Steve Vague (Kaw) ; 4 . Joe Bruscella (Kaw) ; 5. Mike Haller (Kaw); 6. Frank Mazur (Kaw) . 750 PROD: 1. Denny Fryer (Hon) ; 2. Mike Minnig (Kaw) ; 3. Steve Gardner (Kaw) . OPEN PROD: 1. Terry Statum (Suz); 2. Earl Roloff (Kaw) ; 3. Jerry Cline (Suz). 450 PROD: 1. Howard Monise (Yam ); 2. Jeff Braucht (Yam); 3. Mark Capell (Yam). . . 1 st 125 GP: 1. Len Gambo (Hon ); 2. Barry San dalwood (Yam); 3. Tom DeWitt (Hon). 500 GP: 1. Bob Rodrick (Yam) ; 2. Pat Eagan (Suz); 3. Bob DeW itt (Yam). '. OPEN GP: 1. Carey ' A ndrew (Kaw ); 2. Leland Hancock (Yam); 3. Matthew Win iarski (Hon) . 450 BOX STOCK : 1. Perry Stein (Hon) ; 2. John Thornton (Yam); 3. Bill Walsh (Suz). 600 BOX STOXK : 1. Aaron Post (Kaw); 2. Steve Vague (Kaw) ; 3. Steve Sowden (Kaw). 750 SUPER STREET: 1. Pat Eagan (Suz): 2. Denny Fryer (Hon); 3. Mike M innig (Kaw). OPEN SUPER STREET: 1. Carey Andrew (Kaw) ; 2. ' Earl Roloff (Kaw) ; 3. Jerry Cline (Suz). 50PROD: 1. Terry Maves (Kaw); 2. Steve Shelton (Kaw) ; 3. Royce Flora (Kaw) . 50 GP: 1. Luke Sayer (It). 100 GP: 1. Royce Flora (Hon); 2. Dusty Behrman : (Hon); 3. Richard Trask (Hon) . ' , . FORMULA 4 : 1. Don Nelson (C-A) ; 2. Don Hale . (Yam); 3. Scott Waters (C-A) . 250 PROD: 1. Robert Pritchard (Yam); 2. Jeff Kratka (Yam). VINTAGE I: 1. John Wilson (Hon) ; 2. Dave Fiorelli , (BSA) . VINTAGE II: 1. David Breetwor (BSA) ; 2. Richard Smit h (Tri). CLASSIC I: 1. Willi Scheffer (Tri); 2. Greg Phillippi (BSA); 3. Mark Smith (Nor ). CLASSIC II: 1. Wendell Phill ips (Nor); 2. Mick Ofield (Nor); 3. Chr is Scott (Nor) . 450 SUPER STREET: 1. Ken Stack (Yam); 2. Jay Tanner (Yam); 3. Howard Monise (Yam) . 600 SUPER STREET: 1, Steve Reynosa (Hon); 2. Walter Nitto IKawl:t 3. Robert Holdsworth (Kaw) . • • • i , Today at DeAnza Cycle Park the warm temperature took its toll on many riders, but for the 250cc Novice class winner, Larry Dimmit (Suz ), it was just another tough battle with rival Ruben Alvarado (Suz) and brother john Dimmit (Suz). When the gate dropped for the start of the first moto, it was Larry who roosted his way into the lead fol lowed by john, Alvarado and Mike Gillies (Suz). Within a few laps Larry had developed a slight lead leaving john and Alvarado to battle over second. The duel for second was fierce . Alvarado tried every trick in the book to get by john, but time ran out for Alvarado as Larry took the win followed by john and Alvarado. . The start of the second moto saw Alvarado take revenge by stealing the holeshot ahead of Larry and john. Alvarado held the throttle wide open and developed a comfortable margin by the second lap. However, Larry managed to keep the leader in sight. With only,two laps remaining in the moto, Larry and the heat began to catch up to Alvarado. By the time the checkered appeared Alvarado only had a few seconds advantage over Larry. But Alvarado held on to take the win followed by Larry and john. Results PEE WEE : 1. Dale S mart (Yam); 2. Dav id Ochoa (Yam); 3. Wesley Green (Yam). PEE WEE : 1. Mike Metzger (Yam); 2. Judd Scanlan (Yam); 3. Danial Wright (Yam). MINI BEG: 1. Chad Smart (Suz); 2. Louie Pacino (Yam); 3. Todd Wensel (Suz). MINI NOV : 1. Mike Magallanez (Suz); 2. Jeff Stomp (Yam); 3. Anthony M agallanez (Suz). 125 BEG: 1. Eric Allay (Yam); 2. David Spencer (Kaw); 3. Scott Wilson (Suz). 125 NOV : 1. Mike Daversa (Yam) ; 2 . Kev in Valenti (Hon); 3. Larry Benedict (Yam). 125 INT: 1. Mike Roberts (Yam); 2. Doug Davison (Suz); 3. Todd Lindsley (Suz). 250 BEG: 1. Steve Nelson (Suz); 2. Mike Allen (Hon) ; 3 . Mickey Brannan (Hon) . 250 NOV : 1. Larry Dimmitt (Suz); 2. Ruben Alva. rado (Suz); 3. John Dimmit (Suz). 250 INT: 1. Duane Mapes (Suz); 2. Jim Kohara (Suz]: 3. Kit Palmer (Hon) . 250 PRO: 1. Cra ig Gormley (Yam ); 2. Robert Reisinger (Suz); 3. Don Griewe (Suz). OPEN BEG: 1. Greg St . Clair (Hus); 2. Rick Sliger (M ai ). ' OPEN NOV : 1. Mark Wright (Yam); 2 . Ron Lingo (Yam); 3. Greg Roberg (Yam) . VET JRS : 1. Ray Arnold (Yam); 2. D.J. Kokos (Hus); 3. Al ice Moore (Suz) . VET INT: 1. Wayne Cornelius (Hus); 2. M ike Col lins (Yam); 3. Larry Lowen (Suz). VET SRS: 1, Chuck Minert (Hon); 2. Ed Michetti (Suzl . CRC Dunes to Buskirk, Neubarer By Lee Taylor VALENCIA, A, JUNE 25 The 250cc Beginners, the original wild bunch, took the International Track by storm tonight at CRC's Dunes motocross. . jim Neubarer turned his Suzuki loose and took charge at the start of the first moto, leaving absolute madness behind! There 'was a five-way . baule.for third, and one racer 'go t out . ... , , a' Cdlornla-A.n•••• of shape and made two complete 360 degree turns, never banging a single handlebar. Neubarer pulled away and led the pack across the finish line, on his way to back-to-back wins. The second round of action found Neubarer once more in command but with a shake-up among the other positions. Clyde Williams, who finished his first moto in fifth , slipped into second and fought off an unruly pack down to the end. When the night'S racing drew to a close, Neubarer led his Suzuki down victory row, Williams cinched second place and taking third overall honors with a 3-5 tally was james Quafchnick, aboard a Yamaha. The 250cc Pros exploded onto the track early in the evening with Andy Segale, riding for Suzuki of Santa Barbara, on his way to a qualifying spot for the Coliseum. Throughout the first moto, Segale was under attack from Yamaha sup. port racer Erin Buskirk and Maicomounted Mark Nation running second and third, respectively. Nation had his hands full just staying in the top three. By mota's end, Segale managed to find some room to breathe and led the troops back to the pits. Buskirk followed in second with Nation fighting to hold onto third. When the machines came to life for their second round, a duel went down between Burkirk and Nation with Scott Curtis, riding for Century Kawasaki , sneaking by everyone and taking over second. When the night 's racing drew to an end, Buskirk led the way , taking down top dollar, Segale took fourth and still managed enough points for second place loot, Curtis held onto second to take home third overall honors, and Nation, with a smooth 3-3 tally, finished fourth . All four men - Coliseum bound. Results 100 NOV: 1. Toby Lawes (Yam) ; 2. Jeff Reynolds (Yam) 125 BEG DIV ONE : 1. Jim Neubarer (Suz); 2. Joe Tapin (Kaw); 3. Kevin Berger (Suz). 125 BEG DIV TWO: 1. Bob Steinbach (Yam); 2. Todd Wimett (Yam); 3. Mike Ste in hoff (Hon) . 12 5 NOV DIV ONE: 1. Chris St. Marie (Yam); 2. Eric Casas (Hon) ; 3. Tim Bluth (Yam). 12 5 NOV DIV TWO: 1. Mike Hughes (Suz); 2. Danny Cassen (Yam); 3 . Gary Sailors (Suz). 125 INT: 1. Bruce Del Gado (Suz); 2. Skeeter Lyerla (Kaw); 3. Herman Loara (Kaw). 125 PRO: 1. Perry Cendro (Kaw); 2. Scott Robe rt son (Yam); 3 . Brian Part (Suz). 25 0 BEG: 1. Jim Neubarer (Suz); 2. Clyde Williams (Suz); 3. James Quafchnick (Yam). 2 50 NOV : 1. R. Den n is Beair (Suz); 2. Clyde Adams (Yam); 3. Dean Morgan (Suz) . 250 INT: 1. Steve Parr (Su z); 2. Rob Petrin (Suz); 3. Frank Costanzo (Yam). 250 PRO: 1. Erin Buskirk (Yam); 2. Andy Sega le (Suz); 3. Scott Curtis (Kaw) . OPEN BEG: 1. Kevin Akrey (Hon); 2. John Ak ins (KTM); 3. Greg Jones (Hon) . OPEN NOV : 1. Steve Lucia (Yam); 2. Rick Pratt (Yam); 3. Jere Mason (Mai). OPEN INT: 1. Yandell Bishop (Hon) . OPEN PRO: 1. Fred Hudgen (Mai); 2. Brad Brown (M ai ). VETS JR : 1. Robert Fortier (Suz); 2. Alain Gerkey (Suz); 3. Jerry Thayer (Yam). VETS INT: 1. Ron Cole (Suz). Hughes, Tinsman tackle CMC Ascot .By Tom Corley GARpENA, CA, JUNE 9 While the Pro classes are the fastest.at the Continental Motosports Club Ascot motocross, the largest class, and sometimes most competitive racing, is seen in the 125cc juniors. Often there are three divisions, but tonight there were two hot divisions. Danny Tinsman, a former minicycle rider, battled several others for the title in the first . division while Mike Hughes took a more decisive win in the second division.

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