Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1990's

~ LOCAL EVENTS m ~...--------,,-. Monte Hill (099) led Mike Burke (58) into the first turn at Albany MX Park. Red Bud Track 'N' Trail's motocross featured dose racing and plenty of passing. OVER 40: I. Bill Snyder (Hon); 2. Dennis Cameron (Hon); 3. Dan Maloney (Hon). VINT: I. John McClelland (Vam); 2. Roy Haines (Bul)' 3. Martin Berg (Duc); 4. Rick Wieczorek (Vam). ' 500: I. Eric Bomom (Rtx); 2. Nathan Wait (Hon); 3. orick Abe (Hon); 4. Dan Feldhaus (Hon); ,. Gerald Temet (H- 3. Rhonda Fletcher (Hon); 4. Carla DeWitt (Kaw); 5. Deanna Holbrook (Sur). SUNDAV W/PIW: 1. Ryan Barnes (Vam); 2. Neda Gamon (Vam); 3. Randi Holbrook (Vam); 4. Jessica Luoto (Vam). 60 6-8: I. Ryan Coleman (Kaw). 60 9-11: I. Michael Merina (Kaw); 2. Jason Evans (Kaw); 3. Dillon Bilodeau (Hon); 4. James Rouillier (Kaw). 80 BEG: I. Michael Menna (Kaw); 2. Michad Gamby (Kaw); 3.Nick Basi (Kaw); 4. Josh Ruebesan (Kaw); 5. John Meusling (SUl). 80 JR: I. Ryan Terlecki (Kaw); 2. Dusty Lenaburg (SUl); 3. David Turner (Kaw); 4. Derek Whitehead (SUl); 5. Jason Rice (Kaw). 12> BEG: I. Rjck Steiner (SUl); 2. Rodney Tryon (Sur); 3. Leland Holenbredl (Sur); 4. B"'t McCord (KTM); 5. Tim Lucero (Hon). 125 JR: I. Gary Terlecki (Kaw); 2. Rjchard Ruebesam (Kaw); 3. Robb Fabrick (Kaw); 4. Zeb Tivnan (Kaw); ,. Kirk Rjdgley (Kaw). 125 INT: I. Michael Vork (Hon); 2. Kory Ellis (SUl); 3. Bryan Burell (Hon); 4. Devjn Roe (SUl). 250 BEG: I. Rick Olsen (Hon); 2. Curtis Wright (SUl); 3. Jason Parks (Hon); 4. Virgil Bradburry (Vam); 5. Shane Scarborough (KTM). 250 JR: I. Kip Mast (Hon); 2. Randy Larkins (Kaw); 3. Robert Breax (Vam); 4. Bryan Robinson (Hon); 5. Brian Worthington (Hon). 250 INT: I. Kevin Veager(Hon); 2. Jeremy Harwood (Kaw); 3. Monty Harris (SUl); 4. Eric Rogers (SUl); 5. Scott Sherrell (Hon). . 250 PR9: I. Grayson Hart (Hon); 2. Terry Hamness (Kaw). OPEN BEG: I. Bret McCord (KTM); 2. Ryan Roe (Hon); 3. Don Linnehan (Vam). OPEN JR: I. Jason Smith (KTM); 2. Scan Russell (Hon); 3. Kevin Crove (ATK). . OPEN INT: I. Kevin Veager (Hon); 2. Roby Leach (Hon). OPEN PRO: I. Terry Hamness (Kaw). UTH: I. Grayson Hart (Hon); 2. Monte Hill (Su,); 3. Doug Eichner (SUl); 4. Mike Burke (Hon). 8TH: I. Michael Vork (Hon); 2. Scott Sherrell (Hon); 3. Jason utton (Hon);4. Gary Terlecu(Kaw);5. Dave Kobernik (Hon). VET JR: I. Matt Caswell (Sur); 2. Mike Childers (Kaw); 3. Mark Kristolf (Sur); 4. Glynn lliggins (Vam); ,. Don Linnehan (Vam). VET tNT: I. Jamie Claussen (Kaw); 2. Susan Smith (Kaw); 3. Rjck Roberts (Vam). VET PRO: I. Ron Sun (Hon); 2. Joe Casey (Vam); 3. Ray Garnon (Vam). OT JR: I. Jack Turner (Kaw); 2. Patrick Merina (Kaw); 3. Cliflord Kobernik (Vam); 4. Loren Bolster (Hon). OT INT: I. Milt Harden (SUl); 2. Mike Traey (Hus); 3. Clarence Pitts (KTM); 4. Bob Harrison (Sur). OT EX: I. Jim Harris (Vam); 2. Waller Smith (Kaw); 3. Terry Hamness Sr. (Kaw). OT PRO: I. Jim Lamun (Han); 2. James Parks (Hon); 3. Dave Merklin (SUl); 4. Jr. Meusling (Vam). +50: I. Clarence Pitts (KTM); 2. Cli£lord Kobemik (Vam); 3. Albert Hinkley (KTM); 4. Jim English (SUl). WMN: I. Susan Smith (Kaw); 2. Deanna Holbrook (SUl); 3. Rhonda Fletcher (Hon); 4. Cynthia Foster (Kaw); 5. Carla DeWitt (Kaw). D). PRO-AM: I. Danny Hart (Rtx); 2. Mall Wait (Rtx); 3. Tom Sherman (W-R); 4. Kirk Jenneman (H-D): ,. Dan Zitur (W- 3. Derek Burlew (Vam); 4. Curt Minnick (Kaw); 5. Lee Woodward (Kaw). 50 7-8: I. Derek Burlew (Vam); 2. Kirk Ryan (Vam); 3. Cra;g Sody (Vam); 4. Pacrick Simpson (Vam); 5. Casey Clark (Varil). 50 4-6: I. Jeff",y Koss (Vam); 2. Alex Steckler (Vam); 3. Ryan O'Laughlin (Vam); 4. Bryan Fleishchman (Vam); 5. Lee Heru (Vam). R). JR: I. Kevin Varnes (W-R); 2. Eric Green (W-R); 3. Richard Facciano (W-R); 4. James Hart (Rtx);'. Tory Bostrom (Rtx). EX: I. Dale Jenneman (H-D); 2. Dave Camlin (Ind); 3. Joe Kopp (Hon); 4. Jefl Annen (W-R): ,. Jell Eklund (HD). Yentler sweeps Sleepy Hollow MX By Brenda Uhrich FREDERICKSBURG, PA, AUG. 2 Jeff Yentzer won four moLOS at Sleepy Hollow MC, LOpping the Open Expert and 250cc Expert classes. Matt Forman led the first 250cc Expert moLO out of the starting gate, followed by Dave Green, Brad Stepp and Mike Bear. Green moved into the lead on lap two and used some good blocking tenchiques to hold the position for three laps. Yentzer was on the gas, though, and blew by Green on a downhill jump. Once into the lead, Yentzer stayed there all the way LO the finish. Bear holeshot the second moto, but gave up the lead to Yentzer by the second lap. Yentzer finished in first, while Bear, Mike Moore and Dave Green battled [or the secondplace spot. Moore secured the position at the finish. In the first moto o[ the l25cc Expert class, Ron Beam led from start LO finish but was pressured heavily by Dave Kratz, Brian Eichelberger and Bear. Halfway through the moLO Eichelberger had moved into second. He made everal attempts to pass Beam, but was unable to get by and settled for the second spot_ Eichelberger had another good start in moLO two but was soon involved in a crash that took out several of the leaders. This left things wide open [or Bear and Beam, who finished first and second in the race, with Beam earning the overall win. Results 28 12, EX: I. Ronald Beam Jr. (Hon); 2. Michael Bear (Vam); 3. Stephen Shelly (Kaw); 4. Brian Eichelberger (SUl); ,. Paul Shaler (SUl). 2,0 EX: I. Jellrey Ventler (Kaw); 2. Michael Moore (Vam); 3. Dave Green (Vam); 4. Michael Bear (Vam); ,. Matthew Forman (Hon). OPEN EX: I. Jeffrey Venuer (Kaw); 2. Harlan Sciverling (Hon); 3. Randy Whitmer (Kaw); 4. Bill Schmidt (Kaw). 12> AM: I. Patrick Cassidy (Kaw); 2. Jellrey Forman (SUl); 3. William Cauler (Vam); 4. Frank Solridge ( UL); 5. Robert Hummer (Kaw). 250 AM: I. Chris Alhanesius (Hon); 2. Roberl Berry (Hon); 3. Eddie Anewalt (Vam); 4. Joel Brown (KTM); 5. John Hosier (Kaw). OPEN AM: I. Robert Berry (Hon); 2. Joel Brown (KTM); 3. George Lucas (Kaw); 4. Joseph Hollman (KaW); 5. Roben Walasavage (KTM). 12, NOV: I. Torrey Rose (Kaw); 2. Justin Fo",r (Vam); 3. Chris Kunu (Kaw); 4. Clint Moore (Kaw): ,. John Bano (Hon). 250 NOV: I. Keith Detwiler (Vam); 2. Joseph McGimley (Hon); 3. Troy Smelu (Hon); 4. JeHrey Groll (SUl); ,. Mark Fischer (Kaw). 2>+: I. Michael Moore (Vam); 2. Dave Green (Vam); 3. David Wollskill (SUl); 4. Matthew Forman (Hon); 5. Bob So",nson (Kaw). SR EX: I. David Wollskill (SUl); 2. Bob So",nson (Kaw); 3. Chris Albanesius (Hon); 4. Leonard Fleischman (Vam); 5. Michael Hendrix (Vam). SR AM: I. Mario Marlo",lIa (Kaw); 2. Rick Spence (Vam); 3. Daniel Stelfer (KaW); 4. George Lucas Jr. (Kaw); 5. Douglas Reiu(Hon). 80 14-15: I. Blair Snavely (Vam); 2. Josh Glanu (Hon); 3. Mike Megonigal (Kaw); 4. Lee Schreck (SUl); 5. Mall Hansell (Kaw). 80 12·13: I. Robert Lillie (Hon); 2. Nicholas Sears (Kaw); 3. Shane Resanovich (Kaw); 4. Michael Hoflman (Kaw); 5. Daniel Leas (Vam). 807-11: I. James Devonshire .(Vam); 2. Timothy Terway (SUl); 3. David Mjlenko (SUl); 4. Edward Koss (SUl); ,. Phillip Peck (Hon). 60: I. Timothy Terway (Kaw); 2. Nathan Hakes (Hon); Yeager perfect at Albany MX By Don Schneider ALBANY, OR, AUG. 8-9 Kevin Yeager was virtually unstoppable at rounds one and two of the Yokohama Western States Nationals, held at Albany Supercross, where Ife won the 250cc and Open Intermediate classes. Yeager holeshot moto one of the 250cc Intermediate class ahead of Jeremy Harwood, Monty Harris, Scott Sherrell and Eric Rogers. By lap three Yeager had put a IO-second lead on the field. Harris was working hard on Harwood, eventually getting by him in a sandy section. Sherrell was the next to get by Harwood, with Cory Ellis hot on his heels. On lap five, Sherrell took advantage of a bobble by Harris, and garnered second place. As the white flag waved, Ellis crashed out of the race and Harwood muscled by Harris. Sherrell looked ready to claim the runner-up spot until he and Harris tangled near the end and Harwood snuck by the duo [or second place. Moto two was more of the same as Yeager again stole the holeshol and rode to an uncontested win. Harwood held down second, with Harris and Sherrell repeatedly trying to get around him. Yeager's perfect performance earned him the overall, and Harwood held second place for second overall. Yeager [ollowed up his win with another perfect 1-1 overall in the Open Intermediate category. Results SATURDAV W/P/W: 1. Ryan Barnes (Vam); 2. Neda Gamon (Vam). 60 6-8: I. Ryan Coleman (Kaw). 609-11' I. Michael Merina (Kaw); 2. Dillon Bilodeau (Hon); 3. James Rouillier (Kaw). 80 BEG: I. Michael Merina (Kaw); 2. Brock Ewers (Hon); 3. Michael Gamby (Kaw); 4. Josh Ruebesan (Kaw); 5. Travis Lenaburg (Kaw). 80 JR: I. David Turner (Kaw); 2. Dusty Lenaburg (SUl); 3. Derek Whitehead (Su,); 4. Jason Rice (Kaw). 12> BEG: I. Rodney Tryon ( uz); 2. Chad Gilbet (KTM); 3. Wes Hare(Hon);4. Mark Pluard ( u,);,. Deanna Holbrook (Sur). 125 JR: I. Jason utton (Hon); 2. Zeb Tivnan (Kaw); 3. Kirk Ridgley (Kaw); 4. Robb Fabrick (Kaw); ,. Russell Cree (Hon). 12, INT: I. Bryan Burell (Hon); 2. Chris Kelly (Hon); 3. Michael Vork (Hon); 4. Adam West (Sur). 12> PRO: 1. Dan Ulven (Kaw); 2. Ty Birdwell (Hon). 250 BEG: I. Rick Olsen (Hon); 2. Gary Anderson (KTM); ~. Kyle Anderson (Kaw); 4. Shane Scarborough (KTM). 250 JR: I. Brad Brunkal (Hon); 2. Roben Breax (Vam); 3. Mark Walsh (Kaw); 4. Waller Smith (Kaw); 5. Wayne Anderson (Vam). 250 INT: I. Monty Harris (SUl); 2. Jeremy Harwood (Kaw). OPEN BEG: I. Bre. McCord (KTM); 2. James Colbert (Vam)l; 3. Don Linnehan (Vam); 4. Dennis Dankenbring (KTM). OPEN JR: I. Jason Smith (KTM); 2. Scan Russell (Hon); 3. Kevin Grove (ATK). OPEN INT: I. Roby Leach (Hon). OPEN PRO: I. Terry Hamness (Kaw). UTH: I. Doug Eichner (SUl); 2. Gary Beyer (KTM). BTH: I. Roby Leach (Hon); 2. Michael Vork (Hon); 3. Mark Pluard (Su,). VET JR: I. Steve Jackson (Hon); 2. Glynn Higgins (Vam); 3. Kevin Grove (ATK); 4. Walter Call (KTM);,. Mike Moats (ATK). VET INT: I. Jamie Claussen (Kaw); 2. Susan Smith (Kaw); 3. Rick Roberts (Vam). VET PRO: I. Ron Sun (Hon); 2. Joe Casey (Vam); 3. Ray Gamon (Vam); 4. Jim Lamkin (Hon). OT JR: I. .lack Turner (Kaw); 2. Patrick Merina (Kaw); 3. Clillord Kobernik (Vam); 4. Loren Bolster (Hon). OT INT: 1. Monte Foster (Kaw). OT EX: I. Walter Smith (Kaw); 2. Jim Harris (Vam). OT PRO: I. Jim Lamkin (Hon); 2. Jr. Meusling (Vam). +50: I. Clillord Kobernik (Vam); 2. Albert Hinkley (KTM); 3. Jim Enghsh (SUl). WMN: I. Susan Smith (Kaw); 2. Cyntrua Foster (Ka'w); Thomas wins wild one at Paducah ST By Brent Menser PADUCAH, KY, AUG. 15 The ultra-fast short track in Paducah has been the scene [or some heart-stopping action this year and Saturday's event was no exception, as Brian Thomas rode to a thrilling win in the combined 25Occ/Open class. There was a shortage of entries at the event, which forced the combining of th 250cc and Open classes. Thomas didn't seem to mind, however, as the veteran was able to pass the big bikes at will aboard his 250cc Suzuki. In the main, Dave Menser pulled the holeshot and led for the first two laps. Menser did a good job of blocking Thomas, who was forced to dive under him in turn one. Both riders nearly fell, but Menser held his position while Thomas recovered to pass for the lead on 'the front stretch. Menser retaliated for the next three laps in a row, making inside-pass attempts that all resulted in contacL Finally, Thomas got enough of a lead to cover the inside line on the final lap and go on to a well-deserved win. When asked about the contact, Thomas said, "Well, neither of us are intimidated by the other; It was just a good race." Results 85: I. Jason Goodwin (Kaw); 2. Ted Bowling (Hon). 200: I. Jason Goodwin (Kaw); 2. Ted Bowling (Hon). SR: I.Jjm Kidman (Hon); 2. Ron Jackson (Vam). 250/OPEN: I. Brian Thomas (SUl); 2. DavidMenser (Hon); 3. Dean Faulkner (RlX). Harkins hauls at Red Bud MX By Larry Witmer BUCHANAN, MI, AUG. 8 Rick Harkins took his Buck's Cycle/Gearsupported Suzuki to the win in the 16-24 class at Red Bud Track 'n' Trail's MX. As the 27-rider field charged to the first turn, Jason Le\Vis pulled the holeshot ahead of Greg Wegenke, Tim Stender and Harkins. Harkins was on the gas, using Red Bud's high speed straight to pass the leaders by the end of the second lap, and keeping first to the finish. Lewis holeshot moto two, with Wegenke, Brad Hartke, Mike Mensinger and Harkins giving chase. Harkins was unstoppable, passing Mensinger and Hartke on the first lap. Lewis was still leading on lap three, but the pressure of Harkins and Wegenke was too much, and Lewis lost the lead to Harkins after the stepup jump. Harkins pulled away, but Lewis held second to the finish_ Results +25: I. Larry Witmer (SUl); 2. Chuck Hamilton (Kaw); 3. Greg Althoff (Vam); 4. Carl Vargo (Hon); 5. Rjck Gorney (Hon). +30: I. Larry Witmer (Sur); 2. Greg A1tholf (Vam); 3. Dave Wise (Sur); 4. Carl Horvath (Kaw); ,. Dan Ott (Hon). 12> B: I. Rick Haruns (SUl); 2. Todd Fleckinger (Kaw); 3. Jell Beckie (Hon); 4. Brian Paul (Vam); 5. Mike Vlasic (Sur). 125 VTH: I. William McCoy (Hon); 2. Greg Proctor (SUl); 3. Jason Gilson (Vam); 4. Mike Aldrich (Kaw); 5. Ma. Sassano (SUl). 125 C: I. Larry Gilson (Hon); 2. G",g Proctor (Sur); 3. Harold Hartke (SUl); 4. Mike Mensinger (Hon); 5. Darla Martin (SUl). 85 12-15: I. Wi\ljam McCoy (Hon); 2. Tim Garber (Hon). 8, B: I. Casey Wood (Kaw); 2. Benjam;n Wood (Kaw). 85 C: I. Charles Burge (SUl); 2. Kevin Dewey (Kaw); 3. Ryan Dewey (Kaw); 4. Brian Strickljn (SUl); 5. Shawn Vanralen (Sur). 16-24: I. Rick Harkins (SUl); 2. Jason Lewis (Vam); 3. G~ Wegenke (Hon); 4. Mike Jenks (SUl); ,. Tim Stender (Hon). AUTO 4-8: I. Nickolas Vargo (Vam); 2. Corey Paulsell (Vam); 3. Ryan Bougeny (Vam); 4. Bradley Ripple (Vam); 5. Nicolas Adams (Vam). . 60: I. Nickolas Vargo (Kaw). 250/0PEN B: I. Kevin Hanu (Hon); 2. Todd Fleckinger (Kaw); 3. Mike Jenks (SUl); 4. Rick Gorney (Hon); 5. Ron Kaminski (Suz). 250 A: I. Chuck Hamilton (Kaw). 250/0PEN C: I. Greg Wegenke (Hon); 2. Lonnie Jewel (Kaw); 3. Roger Lewis (Hon); 4. Troy Greiner (SUl); 5. Dave Tallman (Hon), Bostrom blasts Sturgis ST ._ By Dave Hoenig STIJRGIS, SD, AUG. 4 Tory Bostrom earned the Junior class win at the Pappy Hoel short track, held at the Jackpine Gypsies M.e. clubgrounds. Almost 100 pro and amateur riders signed up to do battle on the clay oval. Tory and his brother, Ben Bostrom, raced to the front of the pack at the start of the Junior main and looked to have things well under control. Tory rode brilliantly, but Ben was passed by Eric Green and Vic McAnally. Green and McAnally charged hard, but never came close to passing Tory for the lead. At the finish it was Tory with the win ahead of Green, McAnally and Ben. The Mini class was one of the largest classes and held two mains, an A and B. The B main win went to Josh Funse, who fell in his heat but bounced back to nde strong in the main. Sheldon Wenz made quick work of the A main over James Mailioux and Jesse Blakeman. Norick Abe won the 500cc main, despite the repeated challenges o[ hometown nder Matt Burge. Nathan Wait moved up to third over Gerald Tenret.

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