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Octeller 2, 19&& • Pbotograpbs By MaU RaIIclY Baller by J. MESA SPEEDWAY ROARS AGAIN I The Oilers M.C. has ted a TTSCrambles at fabulous Mesa Speedway located near the base of the Otay Mountains of San Diego County. One of the largest crowds ever,arrived to see 128 motorcycle riders vie for the trophy positions on this new track. The surface was in beau tiful shape thanks to recent re-surfacing. Cal 'The King of Carlsbad· Rayborn took time out to dazzle the spectators by displaying his faultless ability on his Andres-tuned Harley-Davidson. These two combined add up to UNBEATABLE down San Diego-way. Travis Petton of Poway (who would rather fight than switch) was again plagued by mechanical difficulties and had to retire out of the spotlight. John Fishburn #79 on an Ariel, second place amateur winner a few weeks .... ..,.. PItton 60 and 25 Rayborn colnc Into lla'll ailiesa J. lIellu.... followed by #6 Billy Silverthorn and #38 W. RIDe. . . ago at Carlsbad, suddenly appeared oul of nowbere and took the win in the 500 expert class by edging out 2nd place George Admire (Honda mounted) while third place was taken by Dave • Red' Clemo on an Enfield. Slidin Billy Silverthorn and his mightly Montesa followed closely by .. .... .... .... ",."",,",, , "" " ,.' ,",""',""".,."", Jim' the Eastern traveler· McMurren on his Sprint put on a touch & go-far-broke type dueling race that had the fans yelling for more. The 250 amateur win surprised ever~ one as frisky Fred Angelo #40 ou~ smarted the follow-uppers. The 90cc Novice win went to track Manager's son Tomm.v Alcaraz on a Eng'sIJ 1ria!~ !!!~. ~a~~ftisIJ fla,or HONDA of TORRANCE The Southern California Trials Association gave all the riders a Sunday morning. september 25th, when we gathered in a big huddle Point for our usual riding instructions. ·Old Man· B~ll Landefield up into the back of a pick-up truck and in his inimitable, humorous plained the set-up to all the eager riders. This event, he told us, would be similar to a Scottish Six Day Trials. There would be six observed sections (or traps) within a huge three and a half thirty minutes riders this be given mile circle. The to ride would complete circle •••including the six traps. Each rider would make three complete loops, with plenty of rest time between each loop. Each rider would lose one mark for each minute over-due, plus whatever marks were lost while going through the six observed traps. Under these conditions (especially within thirty minutes) the riders would have no opportunity to study each trap and it's obstacles. This is usually done bY walking through the traps. Without the walk-through, each rider would have to simply blast his way through and hope for the be st. Furthermore, all the Masters, Experts, and Amateurs would ride the same course. Trophies would be given for each division. Three riders would be sent out every two minutes, with Masters and Experts going first. The chec k-in and check-out station was a huge limed circle quite close to the truck parking area. After a very brief question and answer period - someone hollered out, ·LET'S RIDE!· A couple of minutes later the first three riders went bombing over the first utUe hill in a cloud of dust searching for that first marker on the dirt trail that would indicate the beginning of the course. This was certainly the mos t severe test of rider skill and endurance - plus motorcycle reliability and durability ever handed to a group of modem Trials riders. We had to cover every type of terrain imaginable. There were steep hills to climb, steep descents, deep sand, one terrible rock-trap, soft endless mud, deep water with submerged rocks, and a few smooth surface dirt roads. This was truly a change in pace from the usual English Triais - and everyone seemed to have a wonderful time. There seemed to be much more excitement and laughs in talking things over, comparing scores, exhilarating descriptions of all the many falls and close calls, bragging about motorcycle machinery and all than I've ever seen at any of the other Trials. Any rider who completed all three loops within the time limit could hold up his head with pride. To end UP with a low scare was honestly a distinction. The riders kept saying...·Lets have more of this!· and 1 feel the sallie way. I'm there for the fun-ridirig, the excitement, the action, and the physical exercise. The soorine and the trophies are just so much icing on the cake. I think most of th e other riders feel the same. We hope we are able to hold more events like this last SCottish Trials. There was a disappointing mix-up on the scoring due mostly to the inexperience of the checkers at the traps. At this writing, I do not know the final decisions of the Triais officials. Mistakes and misunderstandings can occur anytime where there is chance for human error. Motorcycle buffs can be happy and satisfied with a fine day's riding.. He should smile philosophically when the scoring sometimes goes hay-wire. For myself - and all the other participants - I want to commend and thank Bob Allen and Jack Milne for setting up this whole deal. Special thanks must go to Jack Milne for spending so much of his time to se~up the course, escort the observers to the many different traps, and then, to assist the many riders who hroke down to get back to the truck area. Thanks again Bob Allen and Jack Milne! I I . , . '• •' . . . . . . . ' . ,• • • • • • • • • • • •, Yamaha as he out-horsepowered second place Jimmy Dunn on a Bridgestone for the checkered flag. First place trophies in the 90cc Expert and Powder Puff classes were taken by Sagehoppers M.C. members Byron Krenek and dainty Carol Gooding on her Hodaka. (Results on page 16) SALES, PARTS' SERVICE surprise at Dana climbed way ex- 18411 HAWTHORNE BLVD., TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA SP 2-1823 PI 1-7533 I..~•••••••••••••••:::::::::::::::;;;;~~;;;;;;;~===:;;: ~ ~ ATTE TI 0 ..... ...... . WE WILL HOLD .,.,..,...... It ". , "" . 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