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BMWedding mE FABULOUS DlRTDIGGERS GRAND PRIX WHATIS WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE? Emily Post, H she were alive (bless her soul) would probllbly lind Cault with happy couple, Bob aDd Ellen Schneeveis as they rode away to their honeymoon last saturday. Obviously, Emily would point out, the groom should be at the controls. The new Mr. and Mrs. Schneeveis led the horn-bonking wedding procession through Long Beach on a streamer decorated BMW equipped with Wixom fairing. Best mao Frank Budha followed on his own machine. Then the newlyweds left for a honeymoon in Yosemite- widl Bob at die controls and Ellen on behind. ·We'll change off quite a hit," said Bob, a 21-yeaNlld Coast Guardsman. "It's a 400-mile trip and we don't want to be too tired when we get there.- "We spend a lot of our time riding around on motorcycles," Ellen says. "We only have one oow - Bob's - but I bope be'll get me one for our first anni- versary.- r-JiCiS,iiOisl MOTOICYQfS , , , , , , Photo Courtesy of Long Beach Independent-Press Telegram HONDA of TORRANCE , , t , , SALES, PARTS & SERVICE 18411 HAWTHORNE BLVD., TORRANCE, CAUFORNIA SP 2-1823 Pit 1-7533 o LAWNDALE t , lfOifOij) .~V~TP , •••• NOW OPEN···· , CYCLE INC. YAMAHA 0 j:tt, t t t , FEATURING COMPLETE SERVICE DEPARTMENT HELIARC WELDING AND MACHINE WORK , , VELOCETTE Due A T I SALES·SERVICE· PARTS· RENTALS b'~~ 2707 - W. lsi SlrHl Sanla Ana, Calif. 15324 HAWTHORNE LAWNDALE CALIF BOULEVARD • SP 2 1822 OS 69546 THE FAMILY FUN CENTER , , WATCH fOi , GUND OrENING : " t , 15514 S. Allalfic, Compton 9-9 Mon.-Fri. 9-6 sat. By "Simi Ranch Simon" On November 19 a.nd 20, 1966 the surrounding hills of Simi Ranch will echo again to the deep throated roar of a multitude of determined two-wheeled competitors. This annual event is all that remains of the famous California sportsman classics. This year will be the eighth annual running of the Gra.nd Prix. Each year, motorcyclists from all parts of the United States load their machinery after endless hours of tuning and preparation, a.nd head for the one time movie ra.nch, to pit their skill against hundreds of fellow enthusiasts. In 1965, 663 contesta.nts provided thrills aplenty for spectators in excess of 12,000. This year, the event will have 747 hardy souls, including the 3-time World Champion Torsten Hallman from Sweden. This will mark die first time a rider of Inte~ national Moto Cross fame has had the opportunity to race against California's finest. In years gone by, the promoting Dirt Diggers M.C. have held a Sweepstakes Event, choosing the entries from all class winners. Past winners have included such well known riders as Bud Ekins, Dave Ekins, Pat Zaremba, Eddie Mulder, Iva.n Oden. a.nd Ron Nelson. Nelson retired the Perpetual Sweepstakes Trophy, afler winning it three time s in succession. The co..se winds over three mUes of fire roads, gullies, aDd through oak trees, providing a vadety of terrain to tax riders' skill to die utmost, Spectators are free to roam around the course, and thereby able to see all corners and spots of interest. Camera bugs always have a field day, dlaDks to the racing background of scenic old movie sets. Sidecars have, as always, put on an impressive spectacle, with the passengers' mighty endeavors to keep the chariots upright, as they bounce along the ruts and turns, attempting the pe~ fect synchronization that winning requires. All makes, models a.nd categories are present. as a win here is worth a small fortune in advertising publicity. What-Another Finish the Funn CONTEm That's rignt, so Jet's all of us get our pencils out and dash off the first funny line that comes to mind to complete the • unfinished funny· below. If it makes our grumpy 01' editor laugh, you get the prize - '5, and you also win the original drawing of this 'silly situation by happy 01' Herman, handsomely framed. The cartoon, is framed, not Herman. Mail your joke lines to • Finish the Funny #5· Box 498, Long Beach, Calif. This time the contest ends midnight, November 27, 1966, Entries must be postmarked before then. Winner will be announced in issue of December 1. RealI,: l~~sed_~ .!!1~3!:..21.!!,] ~IT[HLE55 HARLEV- DAVIDSON , 1967 FLH'S ARE HERE OF NGBEAQl U SPECIAL" 3654 No. Long Beach Blvd. 426-7101 • ~ HODAIA • SALES· PARTS· SERVICE EDDIE CROWELL 10427 Prairie,lnglewood OR.H57J ••........................... J.