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Cycle News 1968 03 08

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NATIONAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY; MARCH 10th ROAD RACE , by Richmond M.C. atVaca Valley Raceway, vacaville, canr, AMA sportsman event, classes in both Production and Grand P r ix. Cl ub man miles trophy. Signup 8-10 a.m., practice 10 til noon, race at noon. Admission l or spectators $1.50, co n te s ta n ts $2.00 . Vacavllle is south of Sacramento, just off Interstate Hwy. 80. Ca ll JK Cycle (415 ) 235-7211 lor more info. HARE SCHAMBLES by Sandblasters M.C. of Ridgecrest, Calif. Dist. 37 point run all classes. Separate course for trallblkes. Starting time 10 a.m, sharp, Concession stand. Limed lrom Ridgecrest, Cal. 10D-MILE HARE AND HOUND by 4Corners M.C . at Farmington, New Mexlco. starts at 8 a.m., AMA sanctioned. For more info call club Sec'y Henry ,a t (505) 327-9107, or write him 1314 S. Graham Rd., Farmington; N.M. 87401. SCRAMBLES by Polka Dots M.C. at Helvetia Park on Hwy.16 between Sacramento and Woodland, Calif. on River Rd. All new track. Approx, 3/4 mile lor bigbikes, smaller course lor litile bikes. AMA sanc., all Dist. 36 r ules apply. '6 8 sportsman cards required; you can ge t ' em the r e . All classes except women. Signup 8-1 0:30 a .m.; fi r s t event 11 a.rn, sharp, Absol utely no practi ce whatso-, ever. Spectators $1.00, under 12 l r ee . $1. 50 to ride includes standby ambulance. Refreshments. - " IIiIARCH HAR E" SCRAMBLES, annual even t pr esented by Los Anclanos M.C. $3.00 entry, AIIiIA-Okay. 80 miles more or less, 11 a.m, start. Li med l rom OCotillo Wells , Ca li f. Hiway 78. POKE R RUN by Wand er l us t M.C. at Concor d, Calif. AMA sanc .; nice trophies , will r un rain or s hin e . Starts Strawha t Pizz a Parlor, Ygnacio Valley Rd. & Clayton Rd ., Concor d. $1.00 entry lee, all black top, colf ee and donuts. Signup 9-11 a.rn, Trophies 1-2-3 low ball, cl ub main miles and mileage g uess . MONDAY, MARCH llllt-SU ND,AY, MARCH 11th 20D-MILE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROAD RACES at Daytona Beach, Florida. SUNDAY, MARCH lTth TT SCRAMBLES by Simi Valley M.C. at brand new Little Rock, Calif. half-mile track. AMA sanc ., Dist. 37 points. Lim ed from Pearblossom and 77th St . Lightweights at '8 a.m, and big bikes at noon . Conces sions and beer. For i nfo call Del Hunt ( 805) 527-4874 belore 3 p.m, SCRAMBLES by the canr, Gophers M.C . at Perris race track. Just off Hwy. 71, east of Per ris, Calif. turnoll. A1. A Dis t. 1 37 Point run. Tr ophi es gi ve n at track. All classes s hould run ple nty of la ps. Big bikes will have a share of the track when It's in good shape ! 250-open cl asses r un at 8 a.m., 50- 200cc fr om 12 noon TT SCRAMBLES presented by Four Aces M.C. at new Adelanto TT track, jus t north of Ade lanto, Calif. AIIiIA sanc., $1.25 to watch, $2.00 to en ter . All classes . 9 a.rn, start, Clas s C rubber . For mo r e info call (213 ) 845-2788 . Californi ap~~os~~~:ss C l u bM O TO _CR O S S ACA P ROF ESSIONAL T T SCRA MBLES at Craig Roa d Speedway, Las Vegas, Nevada . 100cc, 250cc and Open classes. Also s portsman classes, Ga tes open 10 a.m. All ev ents start at 1 p.m, Professional class has guaran te ed purse of $250 pe r event. 8th ANNUAL POKER RUN by Napa M.C . at Napa Pat rgrounds , Napa, Calif. Entry $2.00 per r ider. Signup 9 a. rn., leave 11 a.m, Collee an d donuts, food and trophies. SUNDAY, MARCH 24th SCRAMBLES by Modesto M.C . at Modesto, Caiif . Take Fwy. South to Cr ows Landing Rd. out of Modesto to Taylor Rd . & turn r ight. Limed from Modesto. Or from Hwy. 132 turn r ight on Carpenter Rd., follow lime. $1.50 ride or watch. All classes, food and drink. fun for all, children under 12 free . Signup, practice 9- 11 a.m, Rac e at noon. AMA sane. HARE SCRAMBLES, " Annual saucer Run" by Invaders M.C. Dlst. 37 points and fi nis hing pins. Limed lrom Lucerne, Calif . Starts at 10 a.rn, Two approx, 40mil e loops. Entry fee $3.25 . SCRAMBLES sponsored by the Sportsmen M.C. at Perris track, 1- 1/2 miles s outhwest of Perris, Calif., off Hwy. 74. AMA sanc., Dls t . 37 poi nts . safety check for all bike classes 7 a.m , Lightw eight pr actice 8 a.m.; sign- in cl oses 8:30a.m. Big bike pr acti ce 11:3 0 a.rn., sign-In cl os es at noon. ACA CHAMPIONSHIP ROAD RACE , Will ow Spr ings Inter na tio nal Rac e way, Ros amond, Calif . P it gates ope n 8:00 a. m, Fi r s t eve nt 11:3 0 a. m, Ali GP an d Production classes pl us sidecars . Trophy pr esentati on at the track. For into write ACA, P .O. Box 247 , Fu ll e r ton , Ca l. 92632 or phone (714) 528- 4290 . General adm i s s ion $2.00 , all children fr ee whe n accompanied by adult. Concessions. s an Itati on facili ties, and ambula nce . HARE S C R AM B L E S by sandblasters M.C. at Ridgecr e s t, Calif. AMA Dis t . 37 poi nt eve nt . Entry fee $3.2 5 includes 25y for s tandby a mbulance. Clu b oper ated concess ion stand, tr ophies lo r all classes. Separate course for trallbikes. Starts promptly at 10 a.rn, Limed lrom Ridg ec r est at inte rsec tion of China Lake & Ridgecr e s t Blvds. SCRAMBL ES spons or ed by South County M.C. at 7800 Cienega Rd. , Hollister, Calif. Ri de rs or spectators $1.00, children under 12 lee. All clas ses , practice 9 a.m ., race 12 noon. Refr e s hments . AMA sane . In ca s e of rain, black plague or for additional info call GUroy 8428888. til ? Fo r fur ther inf o phone Randy at 634- 3817. HARE SCRAMBLES by JackrabbltsM.C. Sta r ts 10 a.m, sharp. Four 18-mile loops, plus the fam ous Jackrabbit Hill. Limed fr om Mojave , Callf. PRE-EASTER EGG HUNT by Terrapins M.C., AMA sanc.; RRA point run. Starts at Holiday Honday, 249 Broadway, Chula Vista, Calif. Signin 10-11 a.m, Trophies, fun, award for best dressed egg, bring your own. Colfee and donuts at start. Donation $1. 50, food available. For Info call 281-21 50 in san Dieg o or 835-0778 in Los Angeles. YOUR DEALER MARCH 10th Mote- cro s s , Euro p e an s ty le a t C a rl sb ad R a c e w a y lo cated o f f Coast H wy. on P a l o mar Ai rpo r t R d. i n C a rls b a d . AFM or FHI a ffi l iate . G a t e s op e n 7 : 3 0 a.rn, p r a c t i c e 10 a .rn, fir s t r a c e 10 :45 a .rn, F our classes J r. and Ex. 0 - 1 2 5 c c 1 2 6- 2 50 c c 251 -500cc 501- 1000cc. SATURDAY, M ARCH 2nd NO \ l C ES ANIl SIIl EII"CK S O;\;I. Y Pit Gates Ope n: 10 a.m.to 12 ;\;oon ONLY Race Time tor all Novic e s : 2 p.m, Sid ehack s T ime Trial imme diatel)' after final :'oOo\i c e rac e. SUNDAY, MARCH 3rd P it Gate s Open: 8 :30 a.m, to 10 a .m, 0:'001. Y P ra cti c e: 9:3 0 a.m, to 11 a.m , Ti me Tria ls for Amateurs and Exp erts : 11 :30 a.m, to I p.m, Castaic Part· Located north of L os Angele s on hW 99, % y mile past honor farm. Tum left and go west on Hasl ey Canyon Road 5 miles to Track. MARCH 3rd General Unission $1,50 Kids FREE All Classes 100cc - OPEN Jr. -and Sr. (amateur & expert) PITS OPEtU:OO a.m. - FIRST RACE 11:30 a.m . , .~ , "", lti )/.,:;:" , t . .: ~•• " ,,,,, .".J&' t.~'1:\ \ --.s"""". , ' ',;.;i'' SUNDAY, MARCH 31st HILLCLIMB by the CampbellM .C.,AMA sane. Location: " Cycle Hills" at Hall's Ranch near Morgan Hill , Calif. There will be plenty of spectator room and refreshments . Practice at 9 a.m., start 11:30 a.m, sbarp, First area hillclimb of the year and the fastest riders in Calif . will be demonstrating their skills. $1.50 for riders or spectators . For lurther Info contact Blll Landsborough (408) 241-6443 . HARE SCRAMBLES by Lost Coyotes M.C., Dls t . 37 point r un , AIIiIA sane. Limed from golf course In Califo r nia City, Calif. Approx. 80 miles, separate trail bike course. Starts at 10 a.m, For Info call (805 ) !l42-7603 . APRIL 2nlHth, 1968 " TH E MIIIo'T 400 DEL WEBB DESER T RALL Y" at Las Vegas, Neva da , an offthe-road cross- country even t with a total purse of $15, 600 . Limited to 300 ve hicles Incl udi ng motorcycles , deser t buggie s, producti on cars an d 4-wheel dr ive vehicl es, NASCAR s a nc ti o n e d , Roc ky areas, sand dunes , brush, wash es, mo un- taI nous regions . Winners in each di vision guaranteed $2000 for 1st, $1000 for 2nd, $500 for 3rd, $250 for 4th & $150 for 5th . Headilghts and taillight s requi r ed . Entr y $175, Incl udes 3 nights at the Mint Hotel for two, two tickets to Awards Ban quet. For mor e info and ent r y blan ks wr ite Race Coor di nator Norm Johnson, Mint Hote l, Las Vegas, Nev. or call (704) 385-7440. ORD ER OF RACIt4G EVENTS (S ta rt in g at 2 p. m. ) I. Side ca r heat ra ce ( 4 lap s ) 2. Si dec ar hea t ra ce ( 4 lap s ) 3 . ,\ ma t l'U r/ E xpe rt Semi-Mai n E vent (1 5 Lap s ) 4. No\'i c e Mai n E ven t (20 Lap s ) 5 . Sideca r Main E ven t (6 Lap s ) 6. 9 th Annu a l Runn in ~ of lOO-Lap Gra nd P rix TT s teenlechase It ' s the bi gge st a nd longe s t TT ra c e of the year - anywhe re . Be on hand ea rly both day s to see all the ac tio n. SIDEHACKS 'rJ ~ SEE the 33 fastest Amateurs and Experts race for 100 laps In proressiona l IT competition plus a complete amateur show. FullNovi ce sh ow on Satu rday , Mar. 2. Gates open 12 noon. Races start 2 p.m, Novice E vent at 1 p.m. SUNDAY MARCH 3rd Ascot Park _ 00 -<: d PLUS Special Attraction! For 3 heats in their first professional TT-Steeplechase perfonnance, the exci ting, unpredi ctabl e ACA Sanctioned 00 ~ '" POST ENTRY $5.00 ( Due to la te. entry ) MOTO CROSS ~ co 0... ENGLISH TR IALS BY So. Cal. Trials ;0 Assn. at Canyon Cres t area near River- :=; side Cal. Limed from Central Ave . turn~lf of Riverside Fwy., overnight ~ camping Sat. night. Starts at 10 a.m, Cz:I Come out Sat. an d help layout the:C: course . Maybe we can keep out of the Cz:I r ocks. For more Info call Ray Moreau, SCTA Sec' y, at (213 ) 37D-8491 . :-. ASCOT SCHEDULE TWO-DAYTT ANNUAL lOO-LAPPER SEE "., 183rd & Vermont - Off Harbor Freeway l ' .:.::." o

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