Perez qualifies for Loretta Lynn's event

Carson City's Robert Perez has made his major goal cone true by qualifying for the American Motorcycle Association Air Natiques Amateur National Motocross Championships to be held in August at Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Tennessee.

Perez was the No. 1 qualifier in the Novice C Motocross Class at the Loretta

Lynn Northwest Regional Qualifier held in Washougal, Wash., this past weekend. Loretta's is the biggest amateur motocross event in the United States and possibly the world.

Perez will next race in the Southwest Regional Qualifier at Glen Helen in San Bernardino, Calif. in June in an effort to qualify for Loretta Lynn's in the MX Lites C Class.

Sponsors for Perez are Michaels Cycle Works, Answer Racing, Dubach Racing Development, Osiris Shoes, Acerbis, Dunlop Tires, Decal Works, Pro Taper, Spy, Twin Air, R&D Racing and Enzo Suspension.

Thunder Canyon youth days slated

Thunder Canyon Golf Course is again offering its Family Day and junior golf instruction this summer, beginning on June 20. To sign up, call Joe Casey, 884-4597.