Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1960's

i Konle Pulis Upsel'AI Saugus Class l' To' Bring Graige 'ice Wilti' Sieve Basi a... By Mike Capalite Pbolo by Dennis Greene WHITEMAN STADIUM, May 10 - Dark horse of the evening proved to be Mike KoD1e who crossed the finish line with steve BIL8t so close that half of the crowd MOTOCROSS SPROCKET PARK SUN MAY 18 8-125cc 12&-250cc 251-0p. Class $elior & Junior Divisions BAKERSfIELD 1st Event 11 a.m. Here's a sample of lbe action at Whlle...n Sladlam as Sunny Nuller (outside) and Mike Konle (inside) have at It lap after IlIP. said Mike won the A main while the other half said Steve won It, In fact, each of them challenged the other to a match race to be held next saturday night. According to promoter Dude Criswell, "As far as tonight's purse is concerned, the officials say that· Konle won It and that settles it, but If they want to run each other to settle It in their own mindS, we w1ll be happy to set UP a special match race next Saturday, and ['11 even put UP some money for the winner to make It a little more interesting." Eddie Mulder Interrupted his movie career to show his old style as he took a heat race win. The first semi was a hairy, two-man duel between Sonny Nutter and Mulder after Jack 0' Brien lost It In a corner. Nutter was just able to edge Eddie to the wire. Rick Woods (Eso) took the second semi over Larry Helnse1man (JAP) and Homer Knapp (Eso) after a spill put John carter In fourth place and out of the mains. 1be third semi was MIke Konle's second chance to make the A main this season, and he showed determination as he fougbt all the way for the win. agaJnst Sammy Tanner (JAP) and Harlan Bast (Eso). Steve Bast was able to hold off stu Morley (JAP) to win the Jourth Sem[. Nutter took the trophy dash lead with Rick Woods right beside him until Woods had a little bobble and Steve Bast moved up to challenge, but Sonny took the trophy and the kiss from the lovely trophy girl. Ron Miller (JAP) and Bill Todd (JAP) diced for the lead in the C main with Miller finally taking it, third and fourth went to Harlan Bast (Eso) and Homer Knapp (Eso). The B main was one of those unusual races where every eye Is glued'on the second spot instead of the winner. Larry Heinselman took the lead, Sammy Tanner (JAP) and Eddie Mulder, (Eso) dropped right in behind him In second spot and although they were always within striking dlstancl of the lead, It turned into a hattle ben.~ tile two of them as they stayed side-by-side for the full race In a dual-sliding exhlbitloo that bad the crowd roaring as they came out of the last corner and Tanner Inched abead of cop second'. With the excitement already at afever pitch, the A main pulled to the line Mike Konle Ihe dark horse who bad made a good showing In his heat and semi, but bad finished fourth to these same riders in the trophy dash, Sonny Nutter 1968 Callfornla State Class A champion fresh from a clean sweep and a new record at Saugus Speedway the night before and fast time and a trophy dash win this night, Rick Woods' U,S. Speedway Cbampion In 1968, holder of the track record at WhIteman Speedway and the man who bad put it on all of them the week before on this very track, and last butnotleast, Steve Bast 1969 high point speedway rider and winner of more races and main events than any of the other three. As the starting gate raised, KoD1e leaped into the corner in the lead with Woods right behind him, Nutter tbirdand Bast fourth. Although off to a bad start, it was apparent that Steve was going to be a threat as he hard-charged around Nutter and move up on Woods who was slowly losing ground 011 Konle. 1be crowd was on its feet as Steve was passed Woods and moved up on Konle. Steve would pull up to Mike and be side by side and then Mike would pull away as he was getting terrlflc traction and riding a great race. As they came into the last corner with Konle leading. The crowd could see that Bast was going to make a last effort as he stormed into the corner to move up besides Mike and they both accelerated down the straight togelher. It was ooe of the closest races seen yet with Konle taking it over Bast by about six Inches and when the decision was announced, the cheers and boos from the stands were about even. It was stated that there would be a match race between the two next week. (Results on page 21) Ree Ve'ides To Ha,e Trails If Cal. la. Passes T wo years study by an advisory committee bas resulted in Callforn1a Senate BIll 684, which changes the name of the 24-year-old Riding and H1k1ng Trails Act to· "Recreational TraUs" and Includes vehicle trails along with horse and pedestrlan facWt1es. Separate trails for vebl.cles would be created. [tis not known yet whether bikes and buggies would have to share the same trails. The bill moved out of the Senate Natural Resources Committee last week with a "do pass" recommendation. California readers should contact their state representattYes and urge them to vote yes 011 SB 684. nis Space ONLY $6.50,.week call (2].1) A* .. TtIII 423-0431 Dude Criswell Presents Authentic [urfJpe(Jn A!fJtfJrcycleE,ery fri. Nigh' 8:30 p.m. Saugu 5 Speedway E,ery Sa'. Nigh' 8:30 p.m. Whiteman S'adium 22348 Solodad canyon Rd. 13020 Pierce 51. Poeoi.a Saugus Son Fernando Rd. San Dieeo Freeway Admission $2.50 Children under 12 free free Parking

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