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AllBican E...peal Cmpions _ By John Shedd Keith Mashbum took the 100cc class at the weekend's Prospectors Moto Cross near Castaic, CaliL, with a fantastic lead over second place Joel Robert. Photos by BlH Pettigrew, Clyde SChnase, John Shedd & Dennis Greene The added weicht of mud dlem't slow Gary BaillY. No we're really not Invaded by the slim people, Its Mike Cappallte• ••• MU.d, rocks, water nor the American File stopped Hallman from victory. , • ••• There was a lot of excitement as the two European Champion teammates, Joel Robert and Dl.ve Bickers, pulled up to the starting line each riding a sachs. Hopetown winner Mashburn, Bultacomounted, took the lead at the drop of the flag, but not for long, as hard-charging Steve SCott managed to drop under Keith on an off-camber corner and lake over the lead. SCott's lead was also short lived and this time when Keith went out In front, he was there to stay. He set a blistering pace as he wheeled his leaping Lobito in for the win, with an Incredible gap between himself and second place Robert. Robert and Bickers had to fight their way through heavy traffic and each showed great style as they moved uP. The lOOcc machines don't usually generate so much enthusiasm, but this race was a dandy. It was. without a dOUbt, the most exciting contes this reporter has ever watched. The moto cross course used by the Prospectors M/C for the1r first international event was located north of Los Angeles near Castaic Junction. ThIs course provides more excltementfor the spectators than the Hopetown circuit since more of the course can be viewed from one spot. Dl.ve Bickers said this course was more like the European courses, and he liked it much better. Rain threatened at the start of the 250cc class race, but there was only a .light sprinkle, and it soon went away. Montesa-mounted Eddie Mulder decided to enter his talents in this class Instead of the International moto cross. It was Eddie's race all the way, as he jumped Into the lead, and never had a serious threat from flag to flag. Greeves-mounted Gary Bailey was second man In, and DeWayne Keeter, still riding his 175 Montesa managed.a fifth place, and on this course which has many hills, a little power can make a big difference. for Rick Durkee Suzuki X-6 Novice rider Rick scored 21st consecutive Ascot win. set new ten lap record. beat amateur and expert times. ••• for Rick Elisarraras Suzuki X-6 made EIisarraras - High Point Novice o[ the Year! ... and for John Penton Suzuki's brand new TM;250 Mot.o-Cross earned hi,;noo. 1st place, Ohio State Championship Hare' Scrambles. v Victoryoo.Suzuki Makes It. See [or yourself. Watch Suzuki riders... J Novice. Amateur, Expert, the Pro·soo.Petty. Grant. Hammer. Ray- U.S. Suzuki Motor Corp. 13767 Freeway Drive, Santa Fe'Springs, CaliL born. Watch them all. They know. Suzuki Makes It. Street. trail. scrambles oo. or road race; give yourself a winning ride. Solo Suzuki. c e., Q; 1§ ~ 0 ~ ~ C<:I ~ C<:I d :>.. U