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IT WAS GREAT AT GRAHAM By Vic Ebbutt National TT Champion Emile Ahola, captured the annual Graham Speedway Expert Cu..ionship, Friday, September 2, before 3,800 wildly cbeering race fans at Graham, Wasbington. Pushed bard lIy T. Gouge of seattle, In a TriJlllpb and 8UI Gellenbeck, If Tacoma, aboard a Harley-Davidsol, beavily-favored Ahola nevertheless maintailtd colml of tbe event hili starting flag to finisb. It was rather a comeback for Ahola after placing fifth in the Expert Main with loss of his mag pickup in the second lap of the race. Exceptional riding ability enabled him to place fifth after riding the complete distance with one cylinder. Larry Garbe of Vancouver, B.C., on his Triumph won the Expert Main and Tom Gouge placed second. Davidson. Third place was taken by Chuc k Winders. of Olympia. who was riding a Triumph. Wray All Tbe Way A close race gave Top Novice honors to Dan Holton, from Sumner, Wash. on a Honda, who was followed at a distance of approximately 8 inches by Lloyd Wray.also of Sumner, aboard his Bultaco. In third place. right on Wray's rear wheel was Tacoman Dave Grout, also on a Bultaco. A heart-stopping crash in the first turn marred the start of the first Expert heat run by the eight fastest men. "Gentleman Hal" Parks, and Dick Hackett, the riders involved, were not injured. It is virtually impossible to say what caused this particular spill but many riders feel that there is too much sandy loam in the surface compared to the percentage of clay. Members of the Blue Barons have assured me that prior to next year's weekly race schedule the track will be in top shape. This was the final race of the season. Continued success in 1967 is indicated for the B I u e Barons Motorcycle Club. The average at. tendance this season has been nearIy 3800 per race and the average number of riders was 83 which attests to the popularity of this track and its races. (Results on page 16) Photog Honored .. Two ext r a attractions of the evening werp. provided by the Blue Barons Motorcycle Club of Tacoma. First was presentation of a trophy for the ".Farthest Traveled Consistent Competitor." The perpetual traphy will remain in the clubhouse of the sponsoring club. A smaller repplica was given this year to Bill Fogg of Port Coquiliam, British Columbia. first recipient. The second presentation was to this correspondent-photographer of a beautiful jacket em b I a Z 0 ned with "Blue Barons of Tacoma" and the words, 'Official Photographer" on it. It was presented in appreciation of photographic work and promotion of motorcycle racing in the Northwest. An overwhelming honor! The .Amateur Championship was won with comparative ease by "Dashing Don" McLeod of Tacoma, Number One Novice TT rider in the nation last year. riding a HarleyDavidson. In second spot was Larry Worden, of Auburn. also cn a Harley- Above, Tacoma's Emil Ahola roas all the line In the Expert Trophy Dash ahead of 99t Larry Garbe, of Vancouver, B.C. and "Indian Joe" Kadl.-a of Seattle, number 62w. Below left, Don McLeod of TacOllla, lhe nUllb.- one Novice TT rlJl.- In lhe nation for 1965, outdistances his competition to win the Graham SpHdway Amaleur Championship. Below rlpl, Ron Carney of Kennewick sets the ._lIe record al Graham-218 feet.-standlnc on Ihe seat, yet. Ron says, "It's easier that way.' Vick Ebbutt Pbotos DAYTONA PROVEN " THE 32 TO 40 TO 1 LUBE and SUPER FILM &.~~ Extremely clenn burning N~AI_A //" It' UNEQUA.LLED for INJECTOR If GAS-OIL MIX ADDZIP ADDITIVES l433-1437 FIRST ST. ESCALON. CALIFORNIA. su~~co 4th Annual Rosarita Gran Prix Hi-Hoot's M.C. Sept.3rd 250cc Expert class -=--1st Bill Messer • Bultaco ~~1' ~ , ~tI' • ... 0 .. <> ~ TT's Sept. 11th Southgate Speedway 25Occ ... ~.C.A. IUL TACO-WESTERN 9-0441 Call Bal,-West•• for , . . _st.8lI11t·TDoGo Dea•• 11 7-2400 Emil Ahola, the numb.- one TT rid. In tbe nation for 1965, shows why he won Ihal Iitle. SPEED SECRET Psst •. you get Cycle News faster nea you bave a first class mail siibscriptiou. First class subscriber copies are wrapped aud mailed on Wednesday. You'll get yours delivered fast as a leUer. sealed in a protective - . - . Don't miss a siDgle excitiDr: momeat of Cycle News. Request a first class sub! scription Ioday_ $12.50 for one year. Yonr credit is coocL.. we can bill yon Illtel' if you're short of cash. zap off card or letter 10 Circulation Dept., Cycle News. Box 498, Long Beach, Calif. Please include your zip code wilb yo... address. Below, Bill FaCe receives" Fartheit TravelInc Conslslent Competllar' awad. For Iravell nc over 32S miles each Friday to rac.. • e