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Race to the Top of Pikes Peak THE FANTASTIC TELESCO FORKS Peport and Photos by Brad Dewey Ninety motorcycles roared away up Pikes Peak as Doyne Bruner of the Pikes Peak Comets dropped the nag starting the race at Glen Cove. Twenty one minutes and about eight miles later Gary Meyers aboard a Bultaco 175 crossed the finish line at the top of the 14.110 foot mountain. Meyers took the overall winner trophy away from 74 riders finishing the race. Second to cross the finish line was Bob Webster who took first place in the Open A class. The road was clear in places, snowpacked in othel'S iuJd there were stretches covered with drafts up to two feet in depth. The wind, gusting 30 to 40 mph, whipped snow over much of the course not unlike a raging sandstorm. Scrambles or Road Racing Alst Availallie • A Co...lele line of 5-position Rear SUspensioa Units! Adaptable to Most Motorcycles. From $120,00 U.S. DISTaIBUTORS ANAHEIM M/C SAW Ov.all wlnn. Gar, Ma,ars 01 Denver rode a 17See Bullaeo. 127 S. MAHCHISTIR .t.VI., ANAHIIM, CAUt'. , • . . . . - . ' 714-772-6330 Doyne Bra_ waves off lila calli of 90 start8rs Ia lila alllllla' raea ap Pike's Peak on Naw Year's Da,. Onl, 74 Intrepid sn. . t..IIas Dladalt to lila top. Three riders slipped off the mountain but only one needed winch assistance to regain the road. All in all it was a good, fast race run in 0 to 5 degrees above temperatures which is relatively mild for this event. The sponsoring Pikes Peak Comets of Colorado Springs were assisted by the Colorado Mounted Rangers. The Rangers provided 3 vehicles and ambulanc e service which was not needed. First cycle races up Pikes Peak were held in July. 1916. The Annual New Years Day event has been held since 1938. Trophy winners by class were: 250B IOGA 1. Jim HilImaD 1. Bob Martin BoI Hoo 2. Dave Cimbura Hod 2. steve ScbUcher Gre 3. Paol I\IoDt_ry 3. Richard Coy Yam l00B 1. Fay Myers 2. Jim Hanis 3. Dennis Sa... ders Hod Brl Kaw 500A 1. Bob Conway 2. Mike Koplin 3. Jobo Marks BSA Mat Td 1. Nick MlIIer 2. Dean Towle 3. Lee Reichardt Bul 058 BoI 500B 1. Jeny McKery 2. Harold Williams 3. Bill McReynolds Mat BSA Mat 175B 1. Bob AckworUI 2. Dan Bonlllrt 3, Tom EDdlsb BoI Hoo BoI OPEN A 1. Bob Webster 2. Ben Goodbar 3. LlUrY Williams Td H-D BSA 250A 1. Bill Brokaw 2. AI Davis 3. GIllY Palmgren Gre Moo Moo 17M OPEN B 1. Nonn Reichardt R-E 2. Robert Ott Mat AIIoot llalf wQ to lila f1n1s11 line, Paul IIontCO-r, otIIIIr 50 battl. lIIrou&b *Iftad SIlO.. a. Goodbar aDd Harold Williams, allOnl Sta·Lube Sta-lube SPF Motorcycle Oils are Special Precision Formulated from acarefully selected petroleum base stock, combined with anti-fouling, anti·seizing additives plus the proper mixture of esters of castor to add life and length to the run. Sta·lube comes in a special precision plastic package designed for pouring and storing convenience. Special2·Stroke Motorcycle 08 (W 2OIr40) Is recoll. .1Idad fer: Benelli • Bridgestone a Bultaco • Cimatti • Cotton a CZ a Dot a Ducati • Greeves • Har· ley-Davidson. Hercules. Hodaka • Husquvarna • Ital Jet • JAWA • Kawa· saki • Maico • Montesa a Ossa • Rex • Royal Enfield • Suzuki a Testi • Tohatsu • White. Yamaha • Zundap • Etc. Sta·Lube Not for use in automobiles or outboard motors. Special4-Cycle FREE ... Bonus Trial Offer - Buy two quarts of Sta·lube Motorcycle Oil at one time and get an additional quart ahsolutely FREE. Get it Irom your Dealer Send 25¢ for Two Decals Motorcycle Oil (SA[ 30· 40 -SO) is recommanded for: AJS • Benelli • BMW • BSA • Ducati • Gi lera • Guzzi • Harley·Davidson • Honda • Kawasaki • Matchless • Norton • Royal Enfield • Triumph • Velocelle • Etc. For information and technical details, contact: Sta·Lube, InCa 19510 S. Alameda St., Compton, Calil. 90224 • Phone (213) 774-1574 ~ Q"