Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1990's

R hJ EI trt EI E c\ O) O) d C\t a bJ) 4 v0rcm Letters to the editor Editorial Jack Mangus, Associate Publisher / Editor Kit Palmer, Associate Editor Paul Carnrthers, Associate Editor Donn Maeda, Associate Editor Ken Faught, Assistant Editor Chris Jonnum, Assistant Editor Edwina Mangus, Calendar Editor Graphics and Production Ree Johnson, Production Superuisor Mandy Loo, Prod.uction Manager Dennis Greene, Lab. Tech. Stacey Guest, Graphic Artist Amy Harris, Gruphic Attist Carolyn Branham, Typesetter Circulation Rheba Smith, Manager Sarah Taylor, Billing Coordinator Alma Anguiano, Processing Coordinator Debbie Weller, Dealer Coordinator Want Ads Toni Kerr, Want Ad. Sales Advertising Terry Pratt, National Accounts Manager Mark Thome, Western Sales Managcr Thomas R. Gonter, Westan Salcs Manager Steve Gotoski, Ylestern Salcs Managet Mark Mitchell, Eostern Accounts Manager Greg Mitchell, Eastern Salcs Manager Rick Matheny, Eastern Sales Manager Rhonda Crawford, Wbstern Ad Coordinator Carla Borden Allen, Eastern AdCoordinator Dcaler Sales Steve Gotoski, Dealer Representatiae Marleting & Promotion Mark Thome, Manager Accounting/Dara Proccssing Donna Bryan-Diamond, A / R Coordinotor Geneva Repass, Assistant Herlane l*wis, Crcdit Servicc and Support Chris Aitcheson, Headquarterc Receptionist Leonard Herring, Service and Support America's weekly motorcycle newspaper Volume XXIX Michael Klinger, Publishcr Caroline Gendry, Executiue Sectetary to the Publishet Tried too hard Due to the fact that rumors uavel much faster and further than the truth itself, I felt the ned to explain myself and the situation. At first, I thought I should apologize to all my fans for not winning the championship, but the uuth is I tried too hard. I beat myself at L.A. Unless you have ever wanted anything in competition real, real bad, you wouldn't understand what it's like to have one Saturday afternoon not go your way. Journalists will sometimes put things in their own language, a language I sometimes don't under- 3tand, but then that's their job. My job is to put forth ll0% effort at all times for Yamaha Motor Corp., Scott USA, Shoei, Dunlop and AXO, but first for Damon Bradshaw. Being the aggres- sive competitor I am, this is not a time to change any of this. Thank you for all your applause, smiles, letters and cards I have received throughout the 1992 racing season. All of you helped me win races. Since the L.A. Supercross, I have had knee surgery which will keep me from completing the remainder of this season aboard my Yamaha. However, I will be I l0% mentally and physically ready for'93. Your continued support will be deeply appreciated. Damon Bradshaw ' Mooresville, NC As reported in the In The Wind section, Bradshau has re-signed with Yamaha lor'93 . . . Editor. Oklahoma snafu Regarding your coverage of the Oklahoma City Half Mile, in partic- ular the description of Chris Carr trying to move his motorcycle off the groove: If the man could not tell that the bike was running, he has no need to be racing. Anyone could see the back wheel spinni.rg. Y.. Carr should learn ro pay more attenrion to what is going on around him like any rookie would know how to do. Kathy Soule Jackson, MI In the heat of battle, tunnel aision often tahes ouer. As we reper1sfl, Qan said, "I leel sich about the wholc thing." Here's what Scott Parher, who struch Corr's motorcycle and was injured, said. alter.watching the inci- d,ent on videotope, "I'm not mad at him, but he d,id something stupid, and. he knows it. Eaery time I watch that tape,I see it again. He wasn't thinhing ol salety - not his, not anybod.y's. He was just thinking about getting bach in the race. I do hnow that rocing is dangerous and that things happen. I don't hold it against Chris, but it was just stupid. I'ue got to put it behind me and focus on the tash aheod. I can tolk about it until I'm blue in the foce,, National Headquarters 2201 Cherry Ave., t-ong Beach, CA 90806, P.O. Box 498, Inng Beach, CA 90801-0498 (3r0) 427-7afi; (310) 636-8844. FAX (310) 427-ffi85 Eestcrn Officc 4190 First Ave., Tucker, GA, 3fl)84; mailing address P.O. Box 805, Tucker, GA 3fl)85-0805. (404) 934-7850. FAX (404) 934-3112 Cycle News (USPS l4l-340) is published weekly except the last two weeks of the calendar year for f50.00 p€r year by Cycle News, Inc., 2201 Cherry Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806. Second class postage paid at Long Beach, CA. Canada Post Intemational Publications Mail #546615. POSTMASTER: Send rdrlrtss changcs to Cycle News, P.O. Bor 49t, Iong Bcech, CA 90t01-U98. To determine the erpiration date of your subscription, chcch thc four numbers on the first linc of your address labcl. The first two digia indicate the last issue number you'll receiv€ and the last two characters indicatc the year of the last i$ue. Subscription rates: Rates for the United States and its possessions for one year, (50 issues), $50.00; two years (Ifi) issues), $95.00; six months, (25 issues), $26.00; trial sub (15 issues), $19.(X). Canada and Foreign, one year (50 isSues), S90.00; two years (100 issues), S175.fi); six months (25 issues), $45.ffi; trial sub (15 issues), f38.00. Cycle News welcomes unsolicited editorial material including stories, cartoons, photos, etc. Such material, if published, becomes the exclusive property of Cycle News. Such ac- cepted material is subject to revision as is necessary in the sole discretion of Cycle News. Unsolicited material which is not used will be retumed i[ accompanied by a self addressed stamped envelope. All unsolicited material will be handled with reasonable care, however, Cycle News assumes no responsibility for the safety, loss or damage to such material. Reprinting in whole or part only by permission of the publisher. Advertising rates and circulation informadon will be sent upon request. See S.R.D.S. Seen fl/,3[[rP,,o* ' Copyrighto Cyclr Ncws, lnc. 1992. fndcnarl Cydc Nem ngistrrcd US. Prtmt Ofiice. lll right rcrcncd, IN THE WIND ByP,p,''arey Continued from page 2 Amick. "Riders call their bikes what they want on their entry forms, but in tech inspection we clarify what they really are by the engine numbers. In this case, we didn't correct the brands in the computer." With the exception of Team Harley-Davidson's Chris Carr, no rider at the event was Harley- Davidson mounted. "Unless the engine was homologated as a Harley- Davidson or the engine numbers Kawasaki's Mike LaRocco padded his National l25cc Series points lead by storming to first overall at Millville, Minnesota's Spring Creek MX Park. See page 6 for the complete story. Photo by Chris Jonnum. INSIDE TEATURES ON THE FRONT PAGE: 6 . .16 .26 .28 .32 20 30 t2 t4 ..18 ..24 DEPARTMENTS MOTOCROSS Stanton, LaRocco motor to Millville wins .. Schmit clinches title in Finland Clowers, Grmichael crownd at Ponca City. . . Manley, Davis dazzling at Carlsbad. NIW PRODUCTS TOCAL RACING. RESULTS CAIENDAR...... waNT 4Ds....... .......33 .......34 ...40, 59 .......41 .......46 NEW BIKES Husqvarna's 1993 lineup TECH Looking inside World $uperbike race bikes: Part 2. . SPEEDWAY Coney qualifies in England. . . ROAD RACE Kling, D'Alusio tops at Indy Goldhill Racing rushes to Indy win INTERVIEW Dirt uacker Rusty Rogers .. .. . DIRTTRACK Carr conquers all in Sturgis . . . but it won't mahe it go auay. It's happened and it's oaer with." . . . Editor. Memory flogger As we continue to lose open riding areas, many enthusiasts are finding that dual sport bikes are helping to fill the void. Organized rides sponsored by clubs, some manufacturers, Cycle Nerus, the AMA, et al are doing their best to bring back that old thrill. i A new twist on an old theme was courageously introduced by California Trail Rides in the form of a nighttime dual sport ride in the rarefied air of the San Bernardino Mountains. Big Bear Lake was the start,/finish and all ' the "hooting" going on was from exhilarated riders, not owls! Although there was deep water and enough rocks to build The Great Wdl, we rode a Kawasaki KLR650 double- up without a problem or use of bail- outs. For those of us who loved night enduros during the mid-'70s, this was a real memory flogger! First timers are already making plans and improve- ments for next year. We'll be back! Our thanks to Larry Langley, for accepting the challenge of Moonlight Madness, and other groups that are working to give us the best they can of two worlds. Ron & Carol Ramlow South Pasadena, CA Buell fan I feel the need to call attention to the Buell Motor Co., a company that deserves much more praise than they seem to receive. The good folks there are always cheerful, eager, ready and willing to help with any question or problem one might have. They do so efficiently and always go that extra mile to make sure you arelatisfied. Erik Buell has put together a staff of terrific people who are real profes- sionals. When you have great motor- cycles and a dedicated group of employees with a willingness to do everything possible to assure satisfac- tion, one just couldn't ask for anything more. A big thank you to Erik, Dave, Kim, Rosanne, Tom and everyone at Buell. You have made that "perfect" motor- cycle I have always wanted. And because you care, it will always be worth every penny I spent and more. Tom Rogers Jamestown, OH Letters to the editor should be sent to: Voices, Cyclc Neos, P.O. Box 498, Long Beach, CA 90801-M98, Published letters do not necessar- ily reflect the position oI Cycle News, Inc. Letters should not exceed 2fi) words and all letters are subject to editing. Anonymous letters will not be considered for publication. All lerters musr include writer's address and daytime phone number. include a prefix signifying that it is a Wood-Rotax, the machine is declared a Rotax. As far as I know, Scott Parker, Kevin Atherton and Chris Carr are the only riders who have 600cc Harley- Davidsons," said Amick. At Peoria, winner Carr was Harley-mounted, while Don Estep, Andy Tresser, Rusty Rogers and Davey Durelle were aboard Wood-Rotax machines. All other riders in the main event were Rotax- mounted. or

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