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·~ . . ..... : .... ~,,,,.;~ .-.- ~:.~ . :. , .. . ,'.j, .• 0- ft' • . (, ~.," -, .' :....,......,.'J::......iii.\ .,;'/Ar::-:...... Mistakes will happen but, despite a few spills, this day's autlnc at Canyon Crest was Injury-free. Dirt flies, machines protest. and men strain to surmaunt the obstacles Imposed. HI JINX SCRAMBLES story and Photos ~ Larry Welborn Things ended with a bang tor the HiJinx FMC as their final race ot the year attracted 56 riders and several hundred spectators, December 3. The European scrambles type race was staged at Canyon Crest in Southern California's R i v e r sid e county. Don Grieve and his Hodaka led all riders across the tinish line, after making 35 laPs. Dan Kelly placed second in the twohour race, with steve Stricklin of the Lightweights M.C. tinishing third; Red Thomas took tourth and Keith Tenis of the Hi-Jinx wound uP titth. A challenge race between the Hi- Jinx and the Lightweight was held sim ultaneously with the European Scrambles. The Hi-Jinx came out on top, 250 points to 225 for the Lightweight. Tenis, Frank Valletuoco (12th), Bill O'Neill (l 3th), Larry Bird (16th) and Timmy Walton (22nd) provided the winning margin for the Hi- Jinx, who hlld five ot their top eight riders out ot the race due to injuries and meehanical difficulties. The race climaxed a tremendously successful year tor the Hi-Jinx, who are fast becoming the premiere trall bike club in the southland. Most ot the comments ot the riders seemed to indicate that the race was one ot best organized races ot the year. A lot of the credit in this area should go to the Centinela Valley R.E.A.C.T. radio club; the FontanaR,E.A,C.T. radio club: and the South BayR.E.A.C.T. radio DOUBLE DESERT VICTORY FOR TRIUMPH RIDERS DEC. 10, 1961 SINNERS SCRAMBLES MORNING OPEN EVENT 1 OVERALL ST BEACH HOWARD club. These three clubs donated 13 radio units, n u mer 0 u s walky-talkies, loud speakers, and an airplane to help make the race the success that it was. The radio units maintained constant contact with the airplane, and had there been a need tor an ambulance, one could have been there within 15 minutes. These groups also assisted the Hi-Jinx in manning the course, liming the turns and generally helping out. These clubs will be seen at tuture HiJjrur events, and even plan to sponsor on" ot their own Jan. 21 in the LyUe Creek area. L e Mans Start The 56 riders started the race promptly at 10 a.m. with a Le Mans start. The course wound through a sand trap in tront ot the pits and then over some hilly terraln. After going over some toughtirst and second gear hills, the course dropped down on to the flat tor some tourth gear Winner Grieve and second place Kelly swapped p 0 sit ion s back and torth throughout the race, with neither being worse than tourth at any time. Al Ellis aboard a Hodaka was the early leader, along with steve Stricklin. Ellis dropped out midway through the race with mechanical problems, and Stricklin kept uP his pace to finish third. Charlie Young riding a Yamaha 80 gave the crowd quite a thrill by moving trom 47th place after a very poor start to finish 14th. The course was not terribly tedious as most ot the riders were still aroWld tor the tinish. No injuries were reported. The 56 riders represents a Hi-Jinx alltime record as the Norwalk club enters its fourth year. in 1968 the club will again present, on the average, two outings per month tor trail bikes, including the tourth annual "Callco 100" and numerous events at El Mirage Dry Lake. (Results on page 16) "hauling. " ... AND Itl THE SPOKEBEtlDERS NOVI CE EVENT 1ST OVERALL BOB TONDRO