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• • COOLIES COLUMN By Wes Cooley This week saw the running of the fi rst TT short trac k at Sou th Ga te Raceway _ We knew it could be done and it is possible to put On an excellent spectator show as well as afford an interesting race to the riders. The course is tigbt and quick and tbe rider must have the ability to make rigbt and left hand turns in tight traffic and still maintain pretty good composure coming off the short, quick jump. Plans are under way to add a weekly TT show, but a date bas not been set as yet. This coming weekend, Sunday, August 28th, will see the return of tbe ACA short trackers to Ventura Fairgrounds. If the enthusiasm is anything like it was on the 14th, the stands should be packed. This truly is a good, old-fashiooed flat track and taxes the riders' ability to really ride in speedway style. The straightaways are long and tbe corners are flat and tight. Racing will start at 1:00 p.m., practice at 12:00, pit gates open at 11:00 a.m. and it will be a Class A professional event. With tbe recent mailers out concerning a national championship road race to be beld September 18th at Carlsbad, California by the AMA, I think it is qulte ironic that tbey would choose to use tbe picture of the famous Honda 4. The AMA won't allow anything but production machines to run in their events. Are tbey trying to kid the racing fans into believing a Honda 4 will be participating? In fact, tbe recent little flyer gives me enough reason to say at least a million words abcut the forthcoming event, and we should have a great.deal of fun witb it. But I'd like to save it for next week's column when I can devote more space to it. -. • IN-RIDERS, OUTRIDERS - Get On The In-List By Robert O. Fee When you bought your motorcycle, you realized U1at 2-wheel transportation can be used for fun. You'll be happy to know that there are many organized motorcycle activities in the southland area for road riders too! To join that happy group who take to the roads for the pure joy of riding, send a postcard with your name and address labelled New Rider to so. Calif. Il'oad Riders Committee, 1241 W. Holt street, Pomona, california. You will receive by return mail a calendar of local road events and your name will be added to the Road Riders Committee mailing list. This will put you in touch with 39 independent motorcycle clubs, cooperating for the good of the sport. You may • • wish to join one of these clubs. Or if you are the independent type. be an "outrider' (the majority of road riders are) and still enjoy the congenial companionship of good people who ride 2 wheels. Southern California Road Riders Points Standings for 1966 as of August 1, 1966. (Courtesy of Sherman Ames, Secretary nRC) MEN SOLO J.M. Jones •••••••••••••••• 1169 Dennis Lausche •••••••••••• lU9 NOmJ Taylor •••••••••••••• 1110 Vern seIby•••••••••••••••• 1108 Clete Evans •••••••••••••• 1042 wbMEN SOLO Betty McWhorter •••••••••••• 1003 Lee Harrison. , • • • • • • • • • • •• 986 Carolyn Wingfield. • • • • • • • • •• 825 Emily Gray • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• 769 Esther Smith • • • • • • • • • • • • •• 596 PASSENGERS Dee Jones ••• , . . . . . . . . . . . 1153 Vi Perry •••••••••••••••• 896 Sadie May ••••••••••••••• 847 Bunny Gibson. • • • • • • • • • • •• 783 Audry Win gfield • • • • • • • • • • •• 77 5 SIDECARS Dale Stoddard • • • • • • • • • • • •• 755 Jim Collins •••••••••••••• 420 Don .Pederson • • • • • • • • • • • • • 94 CLUB PERCENTAGE Lucky Wheefs •••••••••••• Ace of Clubs •••••••••••• Jewel City Diamonds ••••••• Santa Ana Cruisers •••••••• Thunderbirds •••••••••••• 100°,. U fINANCING OAC ~ Open 7 D~YSfl :, ({{l~" OSSA "'"","14 Hockie's Motorcycles 22025 S. 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Seats - Motorcycle Painting Pickup & Delivery Service Custom 8·MILE NATIONAL SET FOR SEPTEMBER 10th Ascot Park's Eight-Mile National Championship motorcycle race has been scheduled for Saturday night, Sept. 10, it was disclosed today by managing director J.C. Agajanian. The event is traditionally one of the most important cycle races of tbe year. Agajanian has posted prize money of $4750, making the event one of the most lucrative for the two-wheeled racers. The B-miler is expected to have a strong bearing on determining the 1966 U.S. Champion. Bart Markel. Flint. Mich. currently has the lead. I You're in Good Company WATIRPItOOF SIIIRT.. JIAN$ T. . . . Boys Town Of West Benefit ----.--'-~ , ., ., • • • e JOHN RICE A winning mechanic who knows your service protllems at... '" ., <:5 ~ .t:I LONG BEACH HONDA '" = ; >, .t:I 5105 AlIllltic Blvd. 4321 E. Anaheim St• .s '" .z: ll. 423-1433 AMA ROAD RIDERS TO RALLY AT HISTORICAL TOWN ff & 439-.0943 BSA Headquarters in Long Beach ROAD RIDERS RECEIVE BLESSING AS Father C. E. Kane recharges his sceptre In Holy Water carried by Gilbert Sandoval to bless the 182 motorcycles and 300 riders who participated In the 6th annual Rancho San Antonio Boys Home run promoted by the HlghwayKlngs Motorcycl, Club Sunday, August 7th. Over $400 was contributed by the warm-hearted riders. • All you can eat is just one of the outstanding features of the 3-day road rally at Carson City, Nevada, September 3, 4, & 5th. Organized by tbe So. Calif. Road Riders Committee, the 11th Annual Pine Cone rally packs activity upon acti vity to keep the riders interested and entertained. There is going to be a beauty contest, dress competition. and an eating contest... all in the fun atmosphere of Carson City, topp d off with with a buffet dinner and dancing to Ii ve music at the Mint Casino. New for '66 is the group sightseeing - Guided tours of the City's historical sites, tours to the Bonanza area. tbe old Mint Museum and historical mansions ... as well as the "banging tree.' A parade through downtown Carson City and family-type games with trophies for prizes help make a full schedule that will really round out your stay. For those who want to try their luck. Rally Headquarters will be the Mint Casino. The giant buffet dinner and other gifts totaiing $4.~5 (entry included) can be purchased in advance for $3.00. Post entries will be accepted at the Mint for $4.00. An added special for '66 - Lightweight motorcycles may be trailered to tbe state line, and will still Qualify as being "ridden' on the long-distance run. For further information on the most outstanding rally of the year call (214) GA 3-2058 or (714) YU 3-2524 or write Pine Cone '66. 662 Albona Pl•• Pomona. Calif. 91766. Tell them you saw it in Cycle News. .: L _ ~~ 431 W. Pacific Coast Hwy. 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