Grand National Short Track
In typically dramatic fashion, the 1982 Santa Fe
Short Track National, went down to the wire Friday night as Alex
Jorgensen of Stockton, California titled his second successive Short
Track National on the Chicago clay oval. The event was crucial for
riders atop the tight AMA point standings. Jorgensen earned 20 points
and his share of the $30,000 purse.
Jay Springsteen finished second followed by Bubba
Shobert, Bill Herndon, Ronnie Jones, and Garth Brow. Heats were: 1)
Steve Eklund; 2) Alex Jorgensen; 3) Dave Hebb; 4) Jay Springsteen; 5)
Ronnie Jones; 6) Randy Goss.
Grand National TT
The AMA Winston Pro Series TT Steeplechase
National originally rained out on July 16 was rescheduled for September
10.
Every rider in the nation gathered at
Chicagoland’s Showplace for Motor Sports to compete in the prestigious
Winston Pro Series Grand National TT Steeplechase.
Rick Graham of Seaside, California saddled his
Iron Horse sponsored by Harley Davidson and rode to victory in the
20-lap TT Steeplechase. The victory ended a dry speed for Graham
during which he had squandered a substantial point lead over three-time
champion and teammate, Jay Springsteen.
Steve Eklund finished second, followed by Mickey
Fay, Alex Jorgensen, Ronnie Jones, and fast qualifier, Bubba Shobert.
Heats were won by: 1) Graham; 2) Jorgensen; 3) Fay; 4) Eklund.
1982 was the 30th year for AMA
Motorcycle Races at Santa Fe and the 22nd year for the Short
Track Grand National. Mike Kidd was the current National Number 1
Plate Holder and Ricky Graham won the 1982 Grand National Championship.
1. Rick Graham
2. Steve Eklund
3. Mickey
Fay
4. Alex Jorgensen
5. Ronnie Jones
6. Bubba Shobert
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