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PhoeniI, Arizona Hare Scrambles MEXICO MOTORCYCLE RIICING = U) By Matt Glover '-J Z BLUE WASH, ARIZONA Feb. 23 - It '-J rained bard Saturday afternoon, but then ..,J it cleared. The course was changed to Co) avoid a realy soggy stretch away down at the south end of the wash. The first hare scrambles check-point was placed about a mile down the wash and the trail started there UP through the chaparrai and cactus. Another check-point was near the end of the trail coming into the wash. There were seventy five entrants, coming from California, Las Vegas, Flagstaff, Tucson and the Phoenix area. The 125 tiddiers went four laps, on a two minute late start behind the 250 middlers and Open iron who had at itlor seven laps. A lltUe over two hours of riding. A good fast start and the rush to the first check-point. Sixty-seven bikes came through the first lap with Brian Ross (DUc) just ahead of Bryon Boaz (Yam), followed by Tom Dawson (Mal), Tom Sasser (Hus), John Miller, Jr. (Hon) and Ketchum (Hus). Ross broke a chain during the second lap and retired as he was giving Boaz a real test. On the fourth lap Boaz had a three minute lead over Sasser who had moved UP into second, followed by Miller and Dawson. Each lap Boaz gained about a minute, and won the scrambles in two hours and thirteen minutes on a 250cc Yamaha - six minutes ahead of Sasser who held first in the Open class. Boaz's versatlllty and consistency have rewarded him with the number one district plate. t; The start of a cle• •,. By RicbardBay Photos by World Features, Inc. MEXICALI, MeXico, Feb. 23, 1969. The T. T. races held here this Sunday were nearly pertect as far as weather is concerned. While L.A. fought rain, mUd, and just plain had weather, the MeXicallans and their guests enjoyed bright sun and 70 degree temperatures. The turnout was excellent, with many top riders from Arizona and Southern California on band. The 50cc class was, as usual, swept by local riders. They had more competi~ tion than ever before, however, as for the first time some Americans were entered. The 100 expert class was won by Wayne Hosaka on an exceedingly fast Hodaka. Hosaka is presenUy looking for an Amateur ride at Ascot. The large number of bikes in the 100 novice class combined with the rather narrow groove track to make the going difficult for all concerned. However, it also made the racing very exciting to watch. One of the MeXicall riders, Jose Sanchez, on a Yamaha, came in second to San Diegan, Doug Maloney, amidst loud cheering from his countrymen. Paul Hedger gave both men a rough time, but he and his Moto Beta ended UP third. For the first time on a MeXicall track there was also a Powder Puff class. The most notable entry was Annie Chiara from San Diego riding a Hodaka. Annie outdistanced everyone easily in the first two motos, but an unfortunate spill in the third gave the overall win to Nora Ray Oil a Kawasaki. Carol Andrews tookthirdon a Hodaka, with Jamie Horstman placing fourth on a Yamaha. Many lOOcc riders also entered the 200cc class. In fact, both the novice and expert divisions were won by 100Cc bikes. Jim McGuire took first expert and Yam. mounted Jose Sanchez took first novice. Second and third place novice were both 175cc Kawasakls, ridden by Leonardo Medina from Mexicall, MeXico and Johnny Montez from Imperial Beach, Calif. The 250 novice class had many good riders on good machines. Pat Hayes from Arizona led most of the time on his Bultaco and took the win. Medina came back again on a Kaw. to get tbird in this class. The 250 expert was short on riders, but the racing was good enough to make up for it. Wayne Hosaka and Jim McGuire, still on Hodakas, gave all the bigger bikes a hard time and finished second and third. Bultaco mounted Tom Halford tookfirst. Ando bolando bajo. Mark Carbonie was back again in the Open novice class, and this time he won. He did some pretty spectacular riding, like shooting down the straight all crossed up. Larry Minton, riding a BSA, won two out of the three motos in the Open expert division to place first. Jim Harmon, a noted racer from San Diego, won one and came close in the other two for 2nd. Only three mini bikes showed UP for their race, but they all gave it a good try. Roby Desmond from Yuma was the winner, with his brother Cord coming in second. (Results on page 16) Ketchum Catches 'Em During the fourth, fOO and sixth laps Dawson and Miller were having a hectic dice, continually swapping third and fourth places. MeanWhile, Ketchum (Hus) was moving up from seventh to fifth place, then fourth on lap six when he passed Dawson, with Miller charging on. Then it happened. Coming down into the wash for the run to the wire Miller took a had spill and did not continue. Ketchum then finished third overall. (Results on page 16) DONT BE A VICTOR VICTIM Victor Special Wins Simi Vall ey Moto-Cross March 2nd 500cc Expert Class Chuck Minert Ride a BSA Victor 441 cc SEE YOUR BOLD WORLD DEALER NOW BSA Westpm 2745 E, Huntington Drive Duarte, California 91010 Ph (213) 359-9271