Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1990's

At Perris MX, Eric Weber (113) led Joe Gallo (59) and Craig Caringella (5). of the season in the 750cc class aboard his GMA Racing Harley-Davidson XR750, edging out Formula GP Heavyweight winner Rich Levert. . An extremely strong win was turned in by 500cc SporlSman victor Paul Shoen in the second race. While dicing with Rood Lighthouse for the lead near the halfway mark, Shoen's Arizona Powder Coat-sponsored BSA B50 went down in the debris from the crashing Veloceue of Lighthouse as both braked heavily in tum three. Shoen was able to remoun t and make his way around to the hot pit for a technical inspection and then rejoin the race. Rapidly making up time, Shoen regained the lead to take the win. Results PRE 400 I. OWe A..... (BMW); 2. Rusty Lowry (Ind). 200 GP; I. Byron Blend (Hon); 2. Mike Kirby (Bri). '50 SPTMN; I. Ron Padian (Due); 2. Eric lticr (Hon); ,. Tim Shtaly (Hon~ F GP LTWT; I. Yoohi Kosaka (Yam). SOO SPTMN: I. Paul Shoen (BSA): 2. Ken Lighthou.. (BSA);'. Dan Drummond (BMW); 4. Rodd Lighthouse (Vel). CL (;; I. Fred Mork (Nor); 2. Many Dickman (Vin); ,. OW. A..... (BMW); 4. GonIon M.nrie (l'ri). 250 GP; I. Scott Borem (Due); 2. Charles So<.ton (Bul); 3. Kdji Kik.uchi (Due); i. Shigo Mochino (Due); 5. John Morrison (Oul). 750 SPTMN: I. Pat Mooney (Tn); 2. Craig Skinner (Tn); S. Dan Ray (Tri); of. Peter Wauon (BMW); 5. Don Vesco (Nor). I CLASSIC 60's: 1. Rusty Lowry (H-D); 2. Many Dickenon (Vin); 5. Gordon Menzie (Tn). S50 GP; I. Craig McLean (H·n); 2. Scott Borem (nue); 3. Peter Johnson (Hon); 4. Fred Mork (H-O); 5. Steve Amett, (Due). F 750; I. Pal Conroy (H·D); 2. Jim Fol.y (Yam); S. Mike (Tri); 4. Ken Lighthouse (BSA); S. Gary Slabaugh Ha~urt (Nor). SOO PRE; I. Craig McLean (H·D); 2. Don Vesco (Nor); S. Ralph Au..- (BMW); 4. Doug Pedrick (Due); S. John Scott (Tri). F GP H/W; I. Rid> Leverl (Hon); 2. Yoohi Kosak> (Yam); 3. John Louck UML); 4. Norbert Nickel (Yam). Mercier manhandles Perris MX By Tony Alessi PERRIS, CA. JUNE 12 Billy Joe Mercier put on two inspiring rides en route to the combined Pro class victory during round three of the GFI night series held at Perris Raceway. Tracy Monterone motored to the holeshot in the first moto with Mercier and Brian Maney in tow. Mercier was pushing Monterone hard but could not get by for most of the race. Manley was riding inconsistently and seemed to be slowed by small errors each lap. Near the end of the moto Mercier pulled up beside Monierone in the fastest section of the course, and then planted his machine under Monterone. shovmg him to the top of a high-banked berm. Mercier hammered the rockers and put time on Monterone. Manley disposed of the now-floundering Monterone two laps from the finish to move into second and then caught Mercier, but could not find an opening to pass. Mercier won, followed by Manley and Momerone. Mercier holeshot the second moto and was gone. Manley showed some style by jumping an entire section of rockers, a maneuver that has yet to be duplicated during the series, while Monterone crashed hard and was carried off the track. Monterone's DNF in the second moto l?ve third on the night to Steve Shippy. Eddie Staab inherited the lead in the fust 250cc Beeinner moto after Joe Hefferman got over-amuous and jumped early race leader Jon Ortiz. Staab railed the track in perfect form and scored the victory, well out of reach of Hefferman and Scott Larson. Mike Barney led the second moto butwas passed on lap two by Tim Walker. Staab was third but was on the move, first catching and passing Barney on lap four and then the leader Walker two laps from the finish, Staab styled his T.R.E. Suzuki across the line for the overall win, while Walker was passed by Ortiz on the final lap, giving Ortiz second for the night. 50 FlRST TIMER. RACE 1: 1. Tommy Cochran (Yam); 2. Gregg Ryan (Vam); S. Currie Brandon (SUl); •. Brian Ada... (Yam); S. Andy Vanderberx. 50 FIRST TIMER RACE II; I. Fr.mci>co Cobo (Yam~ 2. John Lehman (Stu); S. Brody Bolling (Suz); 4. Todd Kupke (Yam); 5. MattMw Clark (Yam). 50 STK Drv 1 RACE I; I. Juon Ciarleua (YamO; 2. Brodt Bolling (IJ); ,. Chad Robbins (Yam); t. 0&acI Gaumer (Yam); 5. Super Oaye (Yam). 50 STK Drv I RACE It; I. Dylan Lord (Yam); 2. Kyle Mace (Yam); S. Bryan Mathews (Yam~ 4- Justin Mace(Yam~ S. Corey Burnham (Yam). 50 STK Drv II RACE I; I. RkkySchalfner (ITA); 2. Ryan Weber (Yam); S. TYlOn Talkington (Yam); -t. Q\ad Munn (Yam); S. Ryan King (Yam~ 50 STK DlV [J RACE II; I. 01ris Martinez (Yam); 2. Joey Quisry; S. Marquez Ooyk (Yam); 4. Daniel Taft (Yam); 5. GcofI Robinson (Yam). 50 Man DlV I RACE I; I. Eric Wood (Yam); 2. Juon Ciarletta (Yam); S. Bryan Matthews (Yam); 4:. Davey Frttman (Yam); 5. Ryan Picard (Yam). 50 MOD DlV I RACE II; I. Dylan Lord (Yam); 2. Kyle Mace (Yam); 3. Qlad Caumtt (Yam); •. Calc: Wallace (Yam); S. Corey Burnham (Yam). 50 MOD DlV n; I. Daniel Taft (Yam); 2. Krle 1laJden; 5. Joe Hammilton; 4. Geoff RobilllOn (Yam; 5. Cull Martinez (Yam). 60 0-8: 1. Dylan Lord (K.lw); 2. Justin Mace (Kaw); 5. Chad Guamer (K.lw); 4. Rick Schnie:J.cr (U); 5. Brandon Staddan (!taw). 60 9-11: 1. Billy Payne (DMC); 2. Sean Hamblin (Raw);' 5. Nick Beaver (Kaw); 4. Jonathon Shimp (Xaw); 5. Landon Robbi.,. (!taw). 80 BEG DIV 1; I. Danny Montoya (Kaw);-2, Nick Norton (Sw); 5. Damon LDudd (Kaw); 4. Sean Hamblin (Kaw); 5. Ryan On (K.lw). 80 BEG DIV II: I. Bryan McCavran (SU1); 2. Chad Defries (Yam); S. Nick Bea.... (Hon); 4. au,. Kelly (Kaw); S. Eddie Preciada (Yam). 80 NOV; l. Glenn Branson (Sut); 2. Tim Beatty (Suz); 5. Eric Anderson (Koiw); 4. Erik Helma (Kaw); 5. ReginaJd MilCheit (Sw). . 80 INT; I. Jiri Dostal (Suz~ 125 BEG Drv I; I. 01ris Packwood (Yam); 2. Kenny Morri. (Suz); 5. Druc Holdemann (Sw); 4. R.oOcrt Andenon (Kaw); 5. Dr McCain (Hon). 125 BEG DlV II, I. Jooh Wray (Yam); 2. Curtis Smalley (Kaw); S. Oris Rapp (!taw); 4. Eric Hanson (Suz); S. Frank losdi (Hon~ 125 BEG DfV lIt; I. Joe Ryan (Hon); 2. Joe Gallo (Hon); S. Craig eanngella (ltaw); 4. Ikyan Radin.ky (Suz); S. Eric Weber(Sw~ 125 NOV: l. Raymond Bow~ (Kaw); 2. Mall Polosky (Yam); S. Keith Loonslom (Kaw~ 4- Oris Repp (!taw); S. Lany Camomile (Hon). 125 INT; I. o.car Anchetra (Kaw); 2. Kevin Bu..., (Stu); S. Randy Danylo (Kaw); 4- 01ris Lance (Yam); S. Angelo Ingrande (!taw~ . 125 PRO; I. Brian Manley (Hon); 2. St... Shippy (Sw); 5. Ray H~lcy (Sw); 4. Don Bwu (Hon). 250 BEG nrv I; I. 5.... Myen (Stu); 2. Rodrick Rimmer (Hon); ,. Bryan N;sh (Yam~ 4. Dr McCain (Hon); S. Peu: Marino (Suz). 250 BEG Drv II; I. Eddie Staab (Suz); 2. Jobn Ortiz (Honr, S. Joe Hellerman (Yam); 4. Johnny Leach (!taw); S. Scotr Larson (SUl). 250 NOV; 1. Jobn Holmes (!taw); 2. Robert Little (Hon); 5. Jim Hom (Sw); 4. Robm Fioler (Yam); 5. CT Falk (Yam). 250 INT: I. Cory TravU (Yaml; 2. EJ Wrighl (SU1~ 5. Willy Haney (Han); 4. Kelly Pic:hc. (Raw). 250 PRO; 1. Billy Joe Mercier (Yam); 2. Jeff Fine (Hon); 5. Jeff Norcbuom (Raw); 4. Tracy Mooterone (Yam); 5. Craig Hofmei.51er (HOD). SOO BEG; I. David Boyd (Hon); 2. Gr

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