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- I. t "" a, '" .... '" ..., CIl CO <0 0> :; - u:l = :<: t .l t.l ...,J Co) " :... Co) Eddie Mulder Montesa-mounled left the stalUng line giving the spectators a show by doing a wheelle just after this photo was taken. It Wasn't Easy Motorcycles, even though they took the first four overall places, were not spared mechanical difficulties. Almost all had trouble with rear shocks and had to have them replaced at the end of the first loop. Heat and dirt did nothing for engines as many seized, Including the team ot Jack Morgan and Gary Balley. Gary spent 30 hours at the Raceway waiting tor word or Morgan who was battling the desert and never did complete the first loop. This was the case or many who never even got to ride as they were scheduled tor the second loop and the machines just couldn't make it. The heat was bad enough but after a few of the vehicles bas go'ne over the course It becam e 3 feet or the finest sand (and we don't mean good) you have ever seen . When you walked through it, It rose around you like a fine cloud or talcum powder. Larry Bergquist said he had to empty his goggles four times; the sand was so fine it filtered up through the slits in his breather mask and jusUWed up his goggles. Riders and machines appeared like tan ghosts out or the night. The smallest motorcycle, a 74cc Sachs ridden by Bill Ydiano and Don Watkins, finished both laps atter changing apiston, only to find that they were 14 minutes overtime and were listed as .. Did Not Finish." These riders took the heartbreak in good spirits as they had ridden bard and well aboard the Enderle Fuel injection sponsored machine. The Stardust 7-11 was bard work but those who tried to beat it were satisfied that they had been given a real run for their money. And it that wasn't enough they could always go into Las Vegas and try their luck there. (Results on page 20) ...,. ':, " .- ..:.:. ~ /~ The local Highway Patrol stopped traffic for Larry Bergqul st (Hon.) at one of the many road crossings, (note the uniform). Above: Bill Ydlano aboard the Enderle Sach, starts the first lap. Thl s machine was to be the heartbreak of the day by belnl14 minutes late. " .Rl ght: Gary Preston (Hon.) first overall was met at the finish with a checkered flag and Lany Bergquist with a cold brew. i~~ . .J Steve Hurd & Mike Patrick (Nor.) received trophy & checks for 4th overall fr om Sharon. Both members of the largest club represented, the Checkers! .I \~: ~ ~"'lllllllllii~,~ยท :<1 . / .'" y John Kenyon & Lars Larson \HUS.) Gth over' all. Lars was the first to cia m a kl ss at the trophy presentallon. Dick Dean (Trl.) was the second motorcycle to anlve at Ash Meadow, the second check& the roughest to reach. .