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8theria·Neva.a· So1rtbern C'aJl ' The Auto Show is now Bike-Size! IYam); 3. Jeff Johnson (Hon). OPEN MONEY: 1. Jeff Johnson (Hon); 2. Mike Kirby (Tri); 3. Dan Perkins (Yam). We've added the entire North Hall of the Convention Center to make more varoom for impressive exhibits of everything to fit your motorpsyche; street bikes, dirt bikes, ATV's, and much, much more! Griewe again tops Open Pros at SMX Christmas Party C(j 00 0") . ~ ~ ORANGE, CA, DEC. 5 1983 Greater Los Angeles Honda rider Don Griewe returned for the second day of.the Saddleback Christmas' Party and once again walked off with AU 'SN',~t,.l. \,~!j" ~ LARGEST INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW EVER HELD IN SOUTHERN CAUFORNIA l :I a: w ~ f THE L.A. AUTO SHOW HAS GONE FULL CYCLE! ~ ~ And we have some pretty impressive names to recommend us: BMW, Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha. o ~ IT'S YOUR CHANCE TO FEEL GOOD IN SEVERAL PLACES! 2 wheels, 3 wheels or 4, if you like ohe for the road - or off the road - you'll see. it at the greatest Los Angeles Auto Show in history! Visit North Hall, Petree Hall and Convention Center Main Hall, all combined in a 350,000 sq. ft. showcase of the latest and most exciting motorcycles, domestic and imported cars .and trucks, specialty and limited production automobiles, convertibles and replicars, plus race cars, antiques and classics, street rods, and allied exhibits! LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER Saturday, Jan 8th thru Sunday, Jan. 16th Results OPEN PRO: 1. Don Griewe (Hon); 2. David Gerig (Hus); 3. Randy Rodriquez (Mai). 250 PRO: 1. Brian Myerscough (Hon); 2. Mike Shoemaker (Hon); 3. Vince McMahon (Yam). 125 PRO: 1. Jim Anderson (Yam); 2. Mike Beier (Yam); 3. Todd Campbell (Kaw). OPEN INT: 1. Art Gerjes (Hon); 2. Cory Timms (Hus); 3. Phil Linskins (Hon). 250 INT: 1. Bill Scott (Yam); 2. Pat Deligatta (Suz); 3. Joe Melton (Suz). 125 INT: 1. Mike Moore (Kaw); 2. Mike Theisen (Suz); 3. Kenny Clifton (Suz). OPEN NOV: 1. Doug Grudenhaden (Yam); 2. Jeff Otten (Yam); 3. David Tanis (Yam). 250 INT: 1. Bill Noble (Suz): 2. Marty Desbron (Hon); 3. Mike Pryor (Suz). 125 NOV: 1. Phil Butler (Kaw); 2. Greg Wolfe (Suz); 3. Jim Manesvich (Suz). OPEN BEG: 1. John Lundsford (Hon); 2. Richard Ariessohn (Mai); 3. Don Krake (Hus). 250 BEG: 1. Geoff Pihser (Hon); 2. Brett Potter (Suz); 3. Clifford Ranlley (Yam). 125 BEG: 1. David Lechner (Kaw); 2. John Fieller (Kaw); 3. Gary Welles (Suz). MINI EX: 1.. Larry Brooks (Suz); 2. Greg Vowell (Suz); 3. Gary Riekki (Suz). MINI INT: 1. Lance Smith (Suz); 2. Todd York (Suz); 3. Antho",y French (Yam). MINI NOV: 1. Kolin Karcher (Yam); 2. Ken Womack (Yam); 3. Steve Kendall (Suz). MINI BEG: 1. Jeff Longwith (Yam); 2. DaleWelsch (Hon); 3. Robb Grodon (Yam). MINI 60 NOV: 1. Brian Payne (Yam). VET EX: 1. Alan Olson (Kaw); 2. John White (Mai); 3. Marvin Olson (Suz). VET INT: 1. A.D. Tuzinski (Yam); 2. Ken Kulluson (Suz); 3. Rick Sowma (Yam). VET NOV: 1. ,err¥'pratt (YlIIm); 2. Is:urt Sotkll Sr, (Su.I:na..a;U (ilusllll,(Suzj. '" , ., • I ,- ~ C\f By Terry Whytal the lion's share of the $1,000 purse money. Griewe had his hands full dealing with two tough competitors, Husky rider Dave Gerig and Maico-mounted Val Tamietti. Gerig and Griewe traded the lead in round one action after Tamietti DNF with a broken shock. Gerig was first to the checkers and Griewe had to settle for second ahead of a charging Randy Rodriquez. Tamietti jumped to the early lead in moto two and led Gerig and Griewe for two laps before his replacement shock began to fade. Griewe took over the lead after a brief power struggle with Gerig and headed for the checkers and the overall win. Gerig picked up second overall with Rodriquez cashing in at third on his Maico. Suzuki-mounted Jimmie Roy grabbed fourth. . Honda rider Brian Myerscough dialed-in the 'win in the 250cc Pro class. Myerscough went 1-1 for the day despite tough pressure from fellow Honda rider Mike Shoemaker. Shoe picked up second for the day with Yamaha rider Vince McMahon picking up a well deserved third overall ahead of Honda-mounted Dean Cates. . The 125cc Pro victory went to Yamaha rider Jim Anderson who edged out Yamaha pilot Mike B'eier after two exciting motos. Kawasaki rider Todd Campbell finished third. David Lechner rode his Kawasaki to the 125cc Beginner win, picking up the overall win with a 1-2 score. Second overall went to John Fieller on a Kawasaki and Suzuki rider Gary Welles finished third. Yamaha rider Terry Pratt cleaned house in the Vet Novice race posting back-to-back moto wins for the second day in a row with big leads over the field. Suzuki rider Kurt Sofka Sr picked up second overall ahead of Bill Qualls on another Suzuki. g' Galaxy Wholesale Distn'butorfor: 240 So. Loara Anaheim, CA 92802 (714) 991-9641 Ride Aware! ~!f@AI! Just enclose 51.00 to cover postage and handling for latest street and dirt bike accessory catalog and mail to: MOTO-X FOX, DEPT. C, 520 McGlINCY LANE, CAMPBELL. CA 9500B U.S.A. ~ $0-.4 ~ ;::s I:: ~ ~ J