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Word from the north is that Sears Point International Raceway in Sonoma, CA, is planning to host three straight Sundays of motocross beginning Nov. 28. The Nov. 28 round will also be the first round of the AMA District 36 Winter Series. Last week we printed the address of the new Sinisalo USA importers of MX gear, but as we went to press they didn't have a phone number. They do now - two, in fact: 714/768-0661 or 714/768-4188. California Racing Club enduros will feature a four-stroke clas. in 1983, according to layout honcho Larry Langley. Also under consideration for 1983 is a one-Iooponly Beginner class to help new riders adjust to the enduro scene. "Bob Hannah signed this morning," said Honda MX team manager Dave Arnold when we talked to him on Tuesday, Oct. 19. Contrary to earlier rumors, however, Hannah will not race in Europe, but will be based in the U.S. and what he will ride depends on future developments in the MX controversy. While we were talking to Arnold, he did ask us to relay one message: "Please tell everyone that Team Honda will be at San Diego for the Supercross Finals, we have every intention of participating fully in that race." Gregg Toyama, a former southern California Pro motocrosser who mov- ed to Australia a few years ago, and his Australian wife Julie are the proud parents of a baby boy, Michael, born Sept. 27. Gregg is now promoting stadium minicycle races Down Under, and when his younger brother Mark came down from the States to visit, Mark came up a winner in those races. Our hearty thanks to Bob Gray and the folks at Pasadena Honda, after they responded to our request for product donations for the B-to-V poker run drawings. Pasadena Honda donated about $400 worth of merchandise, including four electric vestlpant outfits, four Hondaline vests, three electric thermostats and eight pair of goggles. Thanks guysl Any other donations should be addressed to Skip Johnson, here at Cycle News. The first CHiPs episode to feature World Speedway Champ Bruce Penhall in his new role as a California Highway Patrol Cadet will air on Sunday evening, Nov. 7. Check local listings for time and channel. The Nov. 5 meeting of the California Park and Recreation Commission will include a public hearing in regards to an on-sale beer permit at the Carnegie SVRA. The meeting will begin at 8 a.m. at the Holiday Inn, Sierra Complex, in Santa Cruz, CA. Maxima Racing Lubricants has completed a move to larger facilities., According to Maxima vice president Dick Lechien, the move will both increase productivity and facilitate improved research and testing capability. Their new address is 1444 Pioneer Way, Unit #7, EI Cajon, CA 92020, 714/442-9723. White Brothers will be building Brad Lackey's Superbikers bike for the second year in a row. Because of his contractual obligations, they have chosen a Suzuki RM465 a the basis for the bike. The bike will begin life as an '82 and, because of the new production motor ruling, the bike will utilize the stock four-speed transmission. Modifications will consist of radical porting, more compression, 15/42 gearing, a K&N filter with no airbox, 19 inch wheels front and rear, Goodyear DT tires, a three inch rim in front and a five inch wide rim in the rear, travel shortened to 10 inches, White Power shock and fork kit with stiffer springs. The wheels will have a Barnes hub in the rear and an RD350 front hub and brake with TZ brake pads. Sounds pretty wild to ,Papa. Other rumors suggest that he will be known as the "Jadestone Cowboy" next year. Watch Papa for more. Scott Burnworth has signed with Suzuki for '83 already. Phil Larson may go with Maico if Honda doesn't have the right deal for him. The Hi-Point was on the other foot, so to speak, at the Trans-Cal series. Darrell Shultz frequently showed up to watch mechanic Chris Haines dice it out with the Veteran Intermediate class. The International Six Days Enduro moves to an English speaking venue for 1983 as the United Kingdom hosts the event in lIandrindod Wells in Wales on October 3-8. The site is approximately 200 miles northwest of London. An information package is available from ISDE Booking Center, Information Center, Town Hall, lIandrindod Wells, Powys, United King~oni. ''I'm feeling pretty good," was Donnie Hansen's answer to our query about how he feels, "I have started exercizing. That's what I'm doing right now. A little bicycle riding and running. When I ride again is up to the doctor and I see him again in two weeks. I'd say next year for sure, though." Husqvarna's Terry Cunningham, the newIy crowned AMA National Championship Enduro Series Champion, loves to ride. He also loves to fish. As a present to himself, he took a few days off after clinching the title at the October 3 Black Coal National. "I Rumor has it that Kent Howerton (Continued to page lJ) 1983 50 SPECIAL. $599: 1983 BINGER 80. $679: will not be riding a Suzuki next year. Reports are that he was not happy with some changes at Suzuki and is looking for a ride. 1982 Y%INGER 50. $399: we suggest our motocrosser-Iook-alike fun bikes, the YZingers.The 1983 YZinger 80, with enclosed wish for the one thing that would really make chain and Monoshock rear suspension, is just their Christmas this year, what do you think it would be? $679. The 1982YZinger 50, with automatic We'll give you a hint. ill they haven't already.) transmission and shaft drive, only $399. And there's a whole bunch more A brand-new beginner bike, from Yamaha Like the ones you see here, complete with the kind smalleconomy-sized wishes where those' came from. Because weve reduced the of prices that make them as pleasant to give as price of almost every 100cc-and-under to receive. For the youngster whose sights are set on a motorcycle we have in stock, from offroad to on/off-road to street, just in time "real" motorcycle there's our 1983 50 Special. WIth its pull-back bars, teardrop tank and spirited for Christmas. 50cc engine, it is a ~ real motorcycle. At a moped price: $599. For your more pint-sized offspring, If the shorter members of your family could As an added incentive for you to see your participating Yamaha dealer right away; if not sooner, we're making the following offer. ' BUY A NEW YAMAHA. GO A FREE BACKPACK BACK. Buy or layaway one of these new bikes by December 15 and we11 give you a genuine Yamaha Backpack filled with genuine Yamaha products to keep that bike looking and running its best.That's a $30 value, on us. There's never been a better time to 'S SMALL BIKE ~~V=~~O~f~r~~ney C a"a I a". lIIM"I'jMl1r1rjMl"l'. Yamahas. So get ~~~~:d~~~rso~n. And make a WIsh. 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