Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1960's

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20th SCRAMBLES by King City WheelersM .C . at Ki ng City Fairgrounds , King City, Cal. AMA sanc ., Dlst. 35 pts, Signup 8:30-11, prac, 9: 30- 11, race 11:30 a.m, For info co ntact J im's Cyclery, KIng City , Cal. . Phone: 385-4230. J OHN BAGL EY BE NEFiT RUN by Golden Eagles M.C . Starts fro mH- DofFulle r to n 537 W. Valencia, F ulle r ton, Cal. fr om 8-10 a .m, F or Info (714) 827- 5478 or after 6 p.m , (714) 535-8666. l/4-MlL E TT SCRAMBLES by Feather River M.C . at Triple M SPeedway, Marysv1lle, Cal. AMA sanc., night race. For info call (91 6) 742- 7785. P R OFESS I O NAL 1/4-MILE SHORT TRACK, promote d by Barkhlmer Assoc . at Petaluma Fair grounds Speedway, Petaluma, Cal. $600 purse, AMA sane, Opens 11 a.m., qual. 1 p.m.; race 2:30 p.m, HARE SC RA MB L ES by SHver City Scramblers M.C. at Las Vegas, Nev . Dls t. 37 pts, For Info co ntact Vegas Cycl e Ce nte r, 1020 E . Fremont, Las Vegas, Nev . (702) 384-3024. 2nd AXNUAL" /l.IONSTER RUX" by world renowned Ke r n Co. Trailblazer s M.C ., somewhere in th e sceni c wilderness of Kern Co . Deta il s la te r . SCRAM BLES by 13 Rebels M.C. at P er ris, Cal . Cheate r s - hones t starter, Bernie . 8 a.m, start, small bore s 8-12• big bikes thereafte r . F or Info (2 13) 771 - 2539. lIIEXICAN 1000 ENSE N.U JA TO LA PAZ RUN en tries now ber ng a ccept ed . Con ta c t NOIll IA, tnc .; 19720 Ventura BI., Woodland Hill, Ca l . (2 13) 883 -4 140. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 211b POKER RUN by Rebel Rousers M.C . Call (213) 444-9644 for Info . AF M NAT'L CHAMP IONSHIP GRAND P RIX ROAD RACE at Cotati Raceway, Co tati, Cal., so of Santa Rose 011 Hwy. 101. $500 purse for GP , trophies for P r od. For Info contact 481 0 Da1sy St., Apt . B, oakland, Cal. 94619. (4 15) 536295 0. CHAMPIONSHIP SCRAMBLES by Lucky Spokes M.C ., Brush Prairie, '¥ash.AMA sane, & pts. For info write club at P.O . Box 77 , Brush Prairie, Wash. 98 606. SUBSCRIBE AFM NAT' L CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PR IX ROAD RACE at Vaca Valley Ra ceway, Va ca ville , Cal. $500 purse fo r G P , trophies for Prod. For Info contact 4810 Da1~y St ., Apt. B, Oa klan d, Cal; 94619. (415) 536 -2950. ewe&. HARE SCRAM BL ES by ill- J inx FMC at EI Mirage Dry Lake. Limed from Adelanto, Cal. 9:30 a.m , start, noaffiI.100cc max. (213 ) 425-9652. S AT. & S UN., S EPT. 28 & 29th AAMRR AUTUMN NAT'L ROAD RACES at Indi anapoli s Raceway Park, Indianapoli s , Ind . Sa t . prac , & s tree t classes , Sun . GP classes S1500 purs e & ove rage. Entries close Se pt . 16, contac t AAMRR , 111 42n d St., Uni on Ci ty , N.J . (201) _ 867- 5900. MOTOR CYCLE WEEKEND by SlIver Queens M.C . of Las Vegas, Nev. For info con tact Vegas Cycle Center, 1020 E. Fremont, LaS Vegas, Nev . (70 2) 384-302 4. CO> SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd TO NOVEMBER 4th THROUGH 7th 00 <0 0> c.ul__ s..... C - f ' l - ' Start 9 a.m., Sept. 8th, 1968 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 101b TT SCRAMBL ES by Silve r City Scramblers M.C. at Las Vegas, Ne v. Dls t. 37 pis. F or Info contact Vegas Cyc le Cente r, 102 0 E . F r e mont, Las Vegas, Nev . (702) 384- 3024. a.-.. r - . . . . . c.urro-• •,................. '4.:&5 E.TaT rEE TI-.a . . . . _ * • * """"DI AU. 'mJ: WAy . . . . . . . . . . . "'---r~AD-.eaa SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10th SOUT HER N NEVADA TT CHAMPIONSHIP by Vegas Valle y M.C ., Las Vegas, Nev. Fo r info contact To m 's Cycle Center , 1030 S. Main , Las Vegas, Nev . (702) 382- 6600. SEPT. 15th J.A.P . PROFESSIONAL SPEEDWA Y SHORT TRACK ... •. "l!~' 1/6 MI LE ALL NEW DIRT SPEEDWAY Hider,: and Owners . ~ ~Z~~ ' ...;;1" .. ~ , . ,//'" I "v./ ' I: ' i ~ .'. t:~._\'-~ ~'" ,,. .. . ," I. . » - i' . ~ " . '" C \ L L fl83 -1 6 17 Every Sat. 8:30 p.m, 40% PURSE TOP 12 'RI DERS SHARE WHITEMAN STADIUM 121:10 P ie rce St, ; P a co ima Tak e T erra Be ll a oxi t east o ff Gol den Sla le Freeway SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th 3rd ANNUAL CR UISE RS TOUR by Santa Ana Cruisers M.C . Call (714) 842-2976 for Info . RRC pt. run. HARE SCRAMBLES by oasis M.C . a t Fallon, Nev. has been CANCELLED. ~ SATURDAY,OCTOBER5th SHORT TRACK RACES by Nor th Ba y M.C. a t Sonoma Co. F air grounds arena, Santa Rosa, Cal. s ignu p & prac . 5:306:45 p.m., race 7: 30 p.m, AMA san e , SAT. & SUN., OCT. 5 & 6th MAMMOTII MOUNTAIN MOTO-CROSS at Mammoth Lakes, Cal. For race Info and accommodations ' write ill Sterra M.C ., Box 482, Mammoth Lakes, Cal. 93546. MalI entry closes Oct. 1. post entries available. 4th ANNUAL INDIO M/C TOUR by Pacl!lc C o a s t e rs M.C . AMA 1968 Tour Awards , 125 trophies, for info contact local H- 0 dealer or write Pacific Coasters M.C ., 4502 Gila Ave., San Diego, Cal. 92117. SUNDAY,OCTOBER&th ANNUAL CACTUS DERBY by Riverside Bomber's M.C ., AMA sanc .; 7:01 ' a.m. start, 8 mi. so. of Barstow, Cal. take . Central Barstow otframp. Mail $5.00 entry to Gene Lindley, Box 1002, Cherry Valley, Cal. 92223 . Clos e Sept. 22, post $7.00. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11th 2nd ANNUAL PACIFIC COAST CHAMPIONSHIP MOTO- CROSS& SCRAM BL ES Expert entry li m ite d to 25, unlimited Nov .lExp . Scrambles en try (5 classes). Scrambles 9 a. m., Moto- Cross 12 noon. F or Info contact Seafa ir Ci ty M.C ., P .O . Box 963, Auburn, Wash . or calI (20 6) TE 3-7313 or UL 2- 8941. SUNDAY, OCTOBER13th 4th ANNUAL FIELD ME E T by P layboys M.C. Call (21 3) 677- 9033 for Info . RRC pt. run. RolDC"RiePE SEPTEMBER 15th CA RLSBAD RACEWAY Steen ' s tnc., of .Alhambra, Cal., builders of the well-known Taco mini-bike li ne - have added a new model, the Taco 99 . Rep lacing model 66, which used a two- cycle engine, the new fun bike delivers a full 5 horsepower fro m Its reliable, four- cy cle Brlggs-Strattonpowerplant. Advantages Include low-speed torque characteristics, ease of tuning and maintenance. and a less flD1cky nature regardless of altitude and weather conditions. . Us ing the same !Ully- suspended chass is as the Taco 44, the 99 has 66% gr eater power whUe adding but s1x pounds of . weight, making it the Ideal mlD1-blke for the tull-grown fellow who wants robust action In oft-road recereation. Total weight Is just over eighty pounds. In common with the Taco 22 and Taco 44, the 99 has b8ked metaWc blue enamel over a " jig-aligned tubIng trame, . precision-cast aluminum wheels fitted ~th 11-1/2 Inch studded tires, and pleated design, vinyl covered, foam rubber saddle. . Sw1JIglng arm rear s uspens ion Is sprung on Cer1an1 units .t or comfort and rough-surface. band11rig'; power through an automatic clUtch and secondary sprocket shaft ' allows selection of tinal drive ratios to suit conditions. The Taco 99 sells tor $189.50 and Is . available at over 400 dealers from coast-1o-coast and In Canada, or direct fro m the manufacturer, Steen's Inc ., Box 2276 CN, Alhambra, Cal. 91803. M.M.M-C OCT. 5&6 CASH en ~ ~ MOTO-CROSS . SADDLEBACK PARK __ . " ' . -eo ACA 12-HOUR PRODUC TION GRAND P RIX, W I II 0 w Springs International Raceway , Ros amond, Ca11f. 9:00 a.m , to 9:0 0 p.m, All classes. Info (714) 528-4290 ~ o ;:.., o SAT. & SUN., NOV. 23 & 24th CA TT LE CAL L RUN by Mary's Men M.C ., AMA san c. , SOORA pt. run . Start fi nish a t Ca tt le Call Arena , Brawley, Cal. 8 a .m, F or Info , Mary's Me n M.C ., 45 88 50th, San Diego, Cal. 92115. .. SPORTSMAN ROA D RACES by Southwest M /C Racing Assn. a t Gr een Valley, Texas. For Info con tact Races, 2507 T.C .U. Ave., San Angelo, T ex. 76901. ( 915) 949-1030 . Cll * *. ~ I.,...,.. .. "..".,.,.,.. ::c: ~,..,---~'.,.2'-' rta. t'ry ...... ~ ..,J •••• N WT CO E A 99 ADDS OWER T OPROVEN D S NMINI-BIKE E IG SHAMROCK'S ~ • M.C. • .... HARE &HOUND ~ (Take Palomar Airport Road off Interstate 5 just So, of Carlsbad, Cal. go East 7 miles.l FIRST RACE 12:30 ~.~'.~~ 'otDi~ ,,'. ADMISSION S2.50 EXCITING· ACTION PACKED r ~'" T. T. RACES SAT. NIGHT SEPT.lth SPECIAL ADDED ATTRACTION SIDE HACK RACES ON TT COURSE CLASS A.SPEEDWAY RACING EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT See the Ihrilling JAP & ESO 500cc singles that put out 55 horsepower to the rear wheel. Broad slidings the full 115 mil e ova l, two, three and four abreast. A[WISSI O S2.50 N CHILDREN 8-12 SUO UNDER 8 FREE GA T ES OPEN 6:30 F IRST RAC E 8 :15 ~ 18400 S.Vermon!-Gardena Eas ly Reoched - Just Ctf H,dxr & San Diego Frwys.

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