Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1980's

Southern Call1ornl.Arlzon....uthern Nev.da· Southern Callfornl.·Arlzon• .southern Ne~ Thirty-one Old Timers gave the new track a real workout. We were given seven laps the first moto, but because there were 16 races we were cut down to six laps on the second mota. Dennis Rosenberg took the holeshot and the lead for two laps in the Masters class. Then Dennis developed problems and Lynn McGraw came up and won the mota five laps later. Dennis held on for second. In mota two, Rosenberg again took command of the lead and kept gassing his Honda faster and faster to win. Lynn McGraw was in with second. Junior Master's Dick Frampton, our president, knows how to put in a good, fast race on a tough track. He won the overall with a I-I. Dick Mosley took the lead in both motos and finished second overall. Don Young grabbed the Expert's lead in mota one for one lap, and then Cal Browning had a go at the lead for two laps. Next it was Asker Larnkjaer, after a mid pack start, who gassed into the lead. Larnkjaer crossed the checkered flag with the win. Cal Browning held on to second. Bob Beasley rocketed his Yamaha into first at the start of mota two, and for three laps he dominated the action. Gabe Gutierrez was next to last on the start, but he moved up quickly and took the lead - which he carried to the finisp for first. Beasley got through all those jurnps in time to take second. Dale Calhoun was the Amateur to beat in moto one. Dale led all the other Amateurs to the first turn. For six laps he was the fastest man out there, but on the white flag lap, Timothy Goldrick passed him and took the win. Kurt Sofka passed several others to get the second place win. Al Smith was third at the start and third at the finish. For mota two, Dick Burley, who had his problems in moto.one, made a clean 'sweep and took the mota. Timothy Goldrick knows how to handle all those stadium jumps and the result was a second place standing. Vito Adragna had some problems with a double stadium jump in mota one, but blasted to third place the second time. Results MASTERS: 1. Dennis Rosenberg (Hon); 2. Lynn McGraw (Husl. JR MASTERS: 1. Dick Frampton (Mai); 2. Dick Mosley (Yam). EX: 1. Bob Beasley (Yam); 2. Cal Browning (Mai). AM: 1. Timothy Goldrick (Mai); 2. Kurt Sofka (Suz); 3. Dick Burley (Hon); 4. Dale Calhoun (Hon). NOV: 1. Dal Calais (Yam); 2. Oren Spahn (Suz); 3. Bill Qualls (Suz). "Shoe," Conway battle at Saddleback By Lee Taylor ORANGE, CA, OCT. 31 For California Racing Club racers it was "trick or treat" time at Saddleback. The day, Halloween, and the track were packed with surprises. For starters, the International track was run backwards. Climbing Banzai, more than one rider found himself bailing and the styles were unique. . The 125cc Beginner contest was no exception. Brian Dolan battled a flock throughout both motos to take the overall. First time out, Dolan found himself in a three-way dice for third with Mark Wakiri out in front and Bill Robinson riding shotgun, both men Honda-mounted. Wakiri cinched his lead followed by Robinson and Dolan. When the men blasted out of the gate in -a last attempt to qualify for the San Diego Stadium Tace, Wakiri holeshot, bringing with him Perrin Perry in second and Dolan. It was a harrowing mota for the entire pack with bikes sliding backwards down Banzai before their riders and crews could catch them. With four riders stuck on the uphill, Perry took command and led the troops on h~me. Dolan was pressuring in the runnerup slot, trying to hold Mike Barker at bay. When the checkered flag signaled an end to the madness, Dolan took home the gold with a 3-2 ride, Robinson cinched second place and Barker claimed third. All three men qualified and are preparing fa duel in San Diego. Mike Fisher, four months a 125cc Pro, came up from San Diego. His wish: To qualify for the Stadium race in his home town. Not only did Fisher qualify, but he and his Honda brought home the gold. His first win as a 125cc Pro. Fisher battled Dennis Hulen, Tracy Meeks and a host of other Pros in his 2-1 ride. As for the 250cc Pro contest, Mike Shoemaker eQ1erged triumphant after one of the hairiest races of his career. "The Shoe" had to contend with Dan Conway of Texas, newly signed by Honda. Throughout both motos a tight race went down with Conway cinching th~ first inoto and Shoemaker picking off the second mota win for the gold. Conway took home second place loot with third place money going to yet another Team Honda rider, Ed Arnet. Results 60 NOV: 1. Joel Tokarsky (Yam); 2. Brian Payne (Yam). 60 STK BEG: 1. Paul Vlach (Yam); 2. David Hubert (Yam); 3. Don Burke (Yam). . 80 TK NOV: 1. Steve Kendall (Suz); 2. Scott Murphy (Yam); 3. Bryan Pruitt (Yam). 80 STK INT: 1. Thayne Zito (Yam). 80 STK EX: 1. Eddie Hicks (Yam); 2. Mike Young Jr. (Yam); 3. Jeff Barbacovi (Yam). 80 MOD BEG: 1. Marvin Gaye (Kaw). 80 MOD NOV: 1. Scott Murphy (yam); 2. Robert Makimoto (Yam); 3. Duane DeArman (Yam). 80 MOD INT: 1. Thayne Zito (Yam). 80 MOD EX: 1. Eddie Hicks (Yam); 2. Jeff Barbacolli (Yam); 3. Mike Young Jr. 100 BEG: 1. Mike Penta (Suz). 100 NOV: 1. Chuck Whitmore (Suz); 2. Brian Felix (Yaml· 125 BEG: 1. Brian T. Dolan (Suz); 2. Bill Robinson (Hon); 3. Mike Barker (Hon). 125 NOV: 1. Kenny Clifton (Suz); 2. Dale Himmelreich (Suz); 3. Mike Bell (Suz). 125 INT: 1. Mike Moore (Yaml; 2. Jerry Anker (Yam); 3. Sam Storer (Kaw). 125 PRO: 1. Mike Fisher (Hon); 2. Rob Brown (Suz); 3. Darryl Werner (Hon). 250 BEG: 1. Alan Kaplan (Suz); 2. Chris Kleczk (Yam); 3. Geroge Viachi (Yaml. 250 NOV: 1. Chris Parker (Hon); 2. Paul Walmsley (Suz); 3. Kevin Hall (Suz). 2501NT: 1. Randy Owen (Suz); 2. Steve Adamson . (Suz); 3. Rob Petrin (Suz). 250 PRO: 1. Mike Shoemaker (Hllnl; 2. Dan Conway' (Hon); 3. Ed Arnet (Hon). OPEN NOV: 1. David Tanis (Yam); 2. Robert Sena (Suz); 3. Paul Foster (Mai). OPEN INT: 1. MarkStubbs(Hon); 2. Ruben Falcon (Yam); 3. Karl Helmberg (Yam). VET JR: 1. Ron Way (Husl; 2. Robert Dennard (Hon); 3. Rich Hansen (C-A). VET INT: 1. Jody Weisel (Suz); 2. Bob Barr (Hon); 3. Dan Sanchez (Suz). VET SR: 1. Alan Olson (Suz); 2. Ray Pisarski (Hon); 3. Bill Millar. Winters takes combo-X By Bert Valenzuela SUNRISE VALLEY, CA, OCT. 30 Greg Winters took six laps to overhaul Ron Gibson at Sunrise Valley Cycle Park, but once he got in front of "01' Hoot" he never .looked back. For the first 15 minutes of this 45 minute race, Gibson managed to hold off Danny Sanchez, Winters and Cal Stuebner rather handily. However, Greg passed Stueb. - . . ner, then Sanchez and took off after Hoot. He zipped past the pride of Gator Products, and from there on it was all Winters as he tooled his "Suzi" round and round the new course. Sam Groce beat his "Old" buddies Dave Wilson, Rick Sieman and Dennis Rosenberg, in that order, as he took the days honors for the Vets class. It was close for the first half of the contest, but Sam showed what clean living can do for a fella who's getting long in the tooth, by not fading in the final phase and winning handily. . John Placentia edged out Al Smith in the Vet Intermediates as AIled in the early going, but seemed to tire more than John in the latter stages. Jim Learnihan was the winner in the Novice wars, barely edging out Fred Collins and Chuck Rowe with Mike O'Leary fourth. Cal Stuebner was second to overall winner Winters in the 250<:c Intermediate race. He managed to hold off "Jammin' James" Lewis for the place spot. Cal's bride Natalie edged out Bonny Collins and Mama-in-law Patti 5tuebner to lead the Women's division. This young'n has no respect fOT her elders. Newcomer Cory Rosenberg looked real good (in more ways than one) as she tooled her Can-Am around the long course. Intermediate Pat Vernola was the Mini winner as he .beat Beginner Troy Moore across the line. The crowd wasn't all that big, but it was happy and vociferous. A really fun time was had by all on this Halloween Eve. Results 250 INT: 1. Greg Winters (Suz); 2. Cal Stuebner (Suz); 3. James Lewis (Hon). VET EX: 1. Sam Groce (Suz); 2. Dave Wilson (Suz); 3. Rick Sieman (Mai). _ VET INT: 1. John Placentia (Hon); 2. Albert Smith (Yaml. VET NOV: 1. Jim Leamihan (KTM); 2. Fred Collins (Yaml; 3. Chuck Rowe (Yam). WOMEN: 1. Natalie Stuebner (YamI; 2. Bonny Collins (Yam); 3. Patti Stuebner (Yaml. MINIS: 1. Pat Verno'a (Suz); 2. Troy Moote (Yam); 3. Kris Collins. CHECK OUT THESE H.P. HAND PROTECTORS Hi-impact resistant covers to protect your hands end controls from mud. cold and branches. Snaps easily onto your handlebars. H.P. SIX-DAYS GLASSES The popular glasses for cross-country racing. They hug the face offering great protection and jlre easy to clean and change during a muddy race. H.P. BRUSHWACKERS These aluminum brush guards will save your fingers and controls in tight brush and branches. Easy to install and remove. H.P. HOT GRIPS No matter how cold it gets. your hands will stay warm with these unique electrically heated grips. Easy to install. H.P.ISDE/ENDURO TUBES Don't be left flat. These inner tubes are double the thickness of standard H.D. tubesl All popular sizes available. H.P. BEARING GREASE This grease will give your bearings great protection in adverse conditions. Hi-Point Grease is truly "waterproof." H.P. TOOL BAGS The highest quality waist and tank bags to carry those necessary tools on those long race courses. H.P. RAIN-X This unique product when 'used on goggles and glasses will bead and shed water to end vision problems in rainy, wet conditions. H.P. FOLDING LEVERS Don't be left behind by a broken shift or brake lever. Used by the best Hare Scramblers. For all popular models. H.P. "RED DOT" nRES The choice of off road champions like Jack Penton and Ed Lejak. "Red Dots" are available in all popular sizes including 17" for Husky racers. Check 'em out at your Hi-Point dealer. . Manneh 'mauls Barona Minis By".Rod Eschenburg SAN DIEGO, CA, OCT. 17 "Bullet Bader" Manneh, astride his non-sponsored Yamahas, totally destroyed two good fields of Expert riders and a huge 105cc Open Mini field to emerge the outstanding rider today at Barona Oaks Raceway. Manneh went six for six with no real competition except in the first mota of the 105cc Open class where Suzuki R&D rider John Conney gave him a good run for several laps. Conney, however, was the victim of second place tie-breakers. South Bay Yamaha rider Mike Craig took second in the Stock Experts, and Team Green's Frankie Brundage did likewise in the 105cc Open class. Brundage then went on to tie-break Craig for second in the Modified Experts as the racing behind Manneh was, to say the least, torrid! In Expert Motorcycle competition, Honda of Oceanside rider Billy Evans broke out of a point-standings deadlock, with teammate Mitch Palmer, by grabbing a first in the Stocks over a struggling Palmer. Ken Dunlap (Pacific Beach Honda) had an easy Jime of it in the Modifieds as the real battle was for the runner-up spot where Keith Craig: (South Bay Yamaha) squeaked out a close one . .." 3708 W_ Erie A..... Lo...... OH 44013 2110H M_ntlle Dr" A.ncho Cordow. CA 81170 Reme...be, wile.? --9-- HUSKY OWNERS & POTENTIAL BUYERS Now is tile to liliy allllllly! T&O prtces ......... '83 and Automatic. In Stock Come In for ...t De.1 5... Good DarinC November Husky Service and Parts also our specialty T&OYamaha 24020 Narbonne Ave. (Torrance/Redondo areal lomita. CA 90711 213-534·2311 ..

• Cover