Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1960's

·ar,s"Yille To P'a'cenj'le By Dale McKinnon MARYSVILLE, CAL. May 24 - Four sidecars livened the action at the Saturday TT with loealites Ted Kenyon and Bob Zitiau batWng two guys from Reno. The visitors J. Barham and Bill Keljl won It by a nose. (Complete results are Wlavallable at presstime). PLACERVILLE, CA. May 25-BillSalzman Is a winner, but consistency Isn't bls bag. Unfortunately for Bll1, It takes both to toP a class In motocross. He won two motos In the Amateur-Expert 25lcc class after bard duels with Bob Holstein, but flnlshed so badly In the lhlrd that be earned only 2nd place overall. In the 250 Amateur-Expert, battling with Bob Bowers, the same thing happened. Contrasted to the previous wet motocross scene, the Placerville track was politively dusty. Lots of Reno riders came for the show, but only one finished In the brass: John Moore, 2nd 250 Novice. Riding an "antique" BSA, In a Rickman frame, Jim Robb laid waste to the open novice class, WInning all three motos like It was easy. RESULTS: 100 NOV: 1. Joe Roitamlzer (Sac), 2. Chuck Clark (Due), 3. Roy WInters (MB). 125 NOV: 1. Bill Kubasek (Pen), 2. Bob Sorenson (Bul), 3. Larry T. Moore (Bul). 200 NOV: 1. Mike McGowan (Bul), 2. Merlyn C. Thomas (Bul). 250ec NOV: 1. Paul Hughes (Yam), 2. John Moore (Hus), 3. Kenneth Gerara (Yam). 250 AM/EX.: 1. Bob Bowers (Bus), 2. Wm. Saltzman (Hus). 375-0PEN: 1. Ed Gates (Hus), 2. Troy Durham (Mal), 3. Bob Hansen (Hus). 251 AM/EX.: 1. Robt. Hofsteln (CZ), 2. Wm. Salzman (Hus). 376 NOV/OPEN: 1. Jim Robb (BSA), 2. Ted Hobnson (Hus) , 3. Skip Spalck (Hus). By David L. Welsh TACOMA, WASH, May 23 - A new brace' of winners dominated the second ofGraham Speedway's 1969 weekly TT race series. Tacoman Don McLeod In his first serious cballenge since serious injuries sidelined hlm mid-season last year, escaped with expert class win In a hard fought duel with last week's winner Sonny Burres. The brother team of B111 and Don Noble copped wins In the amateur and novice brackets respectively before another tull house crowd. This Friday, Memorlal DaY,adaytlme event Is scheduled with novice qualifying starting at 10 a.m. RESULTS: EXPERT MAIN: 1. Don McLeod, Tacoma, Wn. (H-D), 2. Sonny Burres, Portland, Ore. (Trl), 3. Emil Ahola, Tacoma, Wn. (Tri), 4. Jim Jones, KIrkland, Wn. (Tri), 5. Ross Roberts, Yak ma, Wn. (Trl), 6. Greg Morris, Seattle, Wn. (Trl), 7. Dave Clarke. Seattle, Wn (H-DO, 8. Bob Flevez, Tacoma, Wn. (Nor), 9. Sandy Saunders, Tacoma, Wn. (Trl). AMATEUR MAIN: 1. B111 Noble, Auburn, Wn. (Trl), 2. John Bromley, Tacoma, Wn. (H-D), 3. Jim Cayou, Seattle, Wn. (Tri), 4. Butch Beck, Tacoma, Wn. (H-D), 5. Lee Thurman, Renton, Wn. (BSA), 6. Charlie Thielke, Seattle, Wn. (Trl), 7. FrankCram,Rainier, Wn.(TrI), 8. Gary Anderson, Kent, Wn. (BSA), 9. Squire Tomasie, Tacoma, Wn. (Trl). NOVICE MAIN: 1. Don Noble, Auburn, Wn. (Hon), 2. Pat Marlnaccl, Seattle, Wn. (Bul), 3. Ken Barton, Bremerton, Wn. (Bul), 4. Gary Brown, Tacoma, Wn. (Hus), 5. Mark Norman, Bothel, Wn.(Bul) 6. Rich Rogers, Tacoma, Wn. (Hon), 7. Mark Niccoli, Kent, Wn. (H-D), 8. Dave Fyler, Marysville, Wn. (Bul), 9. Mike McNemar, Pt. Angles, Wn. (Kaw). EXPERT DASH: 1. EmU Ahola, Tacoma, Wn. (Trl), 2. Don McLeod, Tacoma, Wn. (H-D), 3. Dan Holton, Sumner, Wn. (Trl). AMATEUR DASH: 1. Squire Tomasie, Tacoma, Wn.(TrI), 2. Jim Cayou, Seattle, Wn. (Trl), 3. Lee Thurman, Renton, WN. (BSA). NOVICE DASH: I.ChuckJoyner,Portland, Ore. (Kaw) , 2. Pat Marlnaccl, Seattle, Wn. (Bul), 3. Gary Brown, Tacoma, Wn. (Hus). OREGON, WASHINGTON RALLY POSTPONED Oregon Sidewinders race ran on May 17 was the first leg ot the two-day event. These points will stand. Lucky Spokes race May 18 was to be the second leg of the rally but was put aside until June 1st. Riders attending both races (Sidewinders May 17 - Lucky Spokes June 1) wlll be eligible tor a speelal set of trophies that will go to the top point man In each class. Drag Resul,s LIONS 5-25-69 By Dan Zeman TOP' BIKE: Jim Jones-1O.8l.-125.34 (Trl). TOP MODIFIED: AISherwm-11.92 -111.99 (H-D). TOP GAS: Tim Marlo10.76-126.22 (H-D). TOP STREET: MoulIders & Reese-13.32-98.03 (Nor). STREET· C-Moulders & Rees&-13.3298.03 (Nor), D - Jack Murphy - 13.22102.61 (Kaw), E-Don Thomson-15.2781.15 (Yam), G-Greg Anchondo-15.6680:86 (Suz), H-Gary Heater-16.15-76.27 (Yam), ~Robt. Co~20.79-57.39 (Yam). MODIFIED: B-Al Sherwln-I1.92-111. 97 (H-D), C-Art Houston-13.05-103.80 (Tri), D - Tony Nacosia - 11.96-113.63 (Kaw), G-Jack Linn-12.25-108.82 (Suz), ~Mlke Mooney-20.25-61.09 (Yam). GAS: A.- Tim Ma.\:10-10.76-126.22 (H-D) C-Rlchard Decker-13.42-96.77 (Trl), ECharlie Casb-12.5C>-101.50 (Suz). Coffon SCOOPS Winders By Marie Layton PORTLAND, ORE. May 23 - Darrel Cotton, last year's 175cc Sportsman champ, scooped them all In on bls Kawasaki to- Exclusive Mitco's unconditional 60 day warranty on all Sherpa' 5, PurSangs, Bandidos, Matadors sold new at our shop. Thi s includes parts & labor. 1st four places Novice Main Event Ascot n Bultaco Mitco Bultaco night In the Novice class - wlnnlng hls beats, trophy dash, and main event. Determined not to let hlm get away with It, Mike Gregg (Bul) breathed down hls neck all the way, even passing him In the trophy dash, but Cotton regained hls number one spot and narrowly held It to the tlnish. This week, on Memorial Day, tans can look forward to seeing "The Flying Dutchman", Skip Van Leeuwen, national number 59 race on this crowd-pleasing track once again. , RESULTS: TROPHY DAS~S: NqVlCE: Darrel Cotton (Kaw). AMATEUR: Bill Elder (H-D). EXPERT: Mrk Williams (Trl). NOVICE MAIN EVENT: I.DarreICotton (Kaw), 2. Mike Gregg (Bul), 3. Mike McCan (Kaw). AMATEUR MAIN EVENT: 1. Jack Mott (BSA), 2. Bill Elder (H-D), 3. Bill Manley (H-D). EXPERT MAIN EVENT: 1. Mark Williams (Tri), 2. Gary Davis (Trl), 3. Ike Reed (Tri). SIDEWINDERS CLASS C RESULTS By J. Lacey Portland, Ore. May 16, 1969 NOVICE TROPHY DASH: Mike Gregg (Bul). NOVICE MAIN EVENT: 1. Darrel Cotton (Kaw) , 2. Mike McCall (Kaw), 3. Mike Gregg (Bul). AMATEUR TROPHY DASH: Bill Elder (H-DO. AMATEUR MAIN EVENT: 1. Bill Elder (H-D), 2. Bill Jackson (Trl), 3. Bill Cook (CZ). EXPERT TROPHY DASH: Dick Donaca (Trl). EXPERT MAIN EVENT: 1. Mark Williams (Trl), 2. Gary Davis (Trl), 3. T.L. Hoglan (Nor). SIDEWINDERS SPORTSMAN, May 17, 1969 100ec B: 1. Ron Denny (Pen), 2. Steve Tranchey (Yam), 3. Greg Lind (Brl). 100ec A: 1. Bill Lewis (Hod), 2. Bruce Malvaney (Suz), 3. DennlsFromm(Kaw). 100ec T.D.: Bill Lewis (Hod). 200cc A: 1. Gary Kapus (Kaw), 2. Jim Nichols (Kaw), 3. Nick Akins (Bul). 200ec B: 1. ,Thad Lawrence (Kaw), 2. Lee Thompson (Kaw), 3. Gary Milne (Hon) 200ec T.D.: Gary Kapus (Kaw). 125cc MOTO: 1. Mike Hannula (Yam), 2. Ron Fox (Yam), 3.Dlck Burgett (Yam). 250cc ~: 1. Chuck Joyner (Kaw), 2. Darrel Cotton (Kaw) , 3. Mike Ellis (Yam). 250cc B: 1. Dale Hixson (Yam), 2. Harold Morse (Bul), 3. BobRyder(Kaw). 250cc T.D.: Mike Ellis (Yam). 250ec C: 1. Geo. Jones (Kaw), 2. Harold Evans (Kaw) , 3. Chuck Clark (Kaw). 250ec D: 1. Phll Davis (Bul), 2. Erick Walen (Kaw) , 3. Keith Forsythe (Kaw). OPEN A: 1. Thad Lawrence (Kaw), 2. Ken Hart (Trl), 3. Duane Jordan (Tri). OPEN B: 1. Bob Llnjaver (BSA), 2. Bob Bernstein (Trl), 3. Jerry McClanahan (Trl). OPEN T.D.: Thad Lawrence (Kaw). 500 A: 1. Lowell Carey (Hon), 2. Gary Kapus (Kaw), 3. Jay Lacey (Trl). 500 B: 1. Gary Webster (Bul), 2. Ralph Hill (Trl), 3. John Anderson (Mal). 500 T.D. John Donaca (Trl). MOST COMPLETE Parts & Acces. 'are.to~, ,. So. 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