Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1960's

Guest; Editorial Cont. rite State Of Motocross (Continued (rom Page 5) length cannot be beld In one day. If we are to develop riders we must encourage every Junior rider In all ways possible. They are the future Experts upon whicb we will depend If we are to compete for a world title In a few years. The one prime requisite for a motocross rider Is endurance. You cannot build endurance nor separate those who have It from the pack with less than three twenty- minute motos. To run races of this length would require eight hours on the irack for Juniors alone. PUBLIC DEMANDS TOP RIDERS Why should we be Interested In International Motocross? Wlthoutlnternatlonal Motocross we would have no incentive to develop the caliber of riders which the public demands to see. The Expert riders must be encouraged to ride by postIng prizes to cover the considerable expenses entailed In competing at top rated events. All public response to any sport Is In proportion to the ability of the contestants to display to the spectators a high grade of skill and courage. No sport can do this better than top grade motocross. Programs to hold the spectator's interest sbould be of about three bour's duration, not counting practice. The day long combined Junior-Expert programs are very Interesting to the riders and their friends and families but paying spectators want to see the top riders in action. Promoters bave a tendency to cater to large numbers of riders relying on entry· fees rather than gate receipts. ThIs limits the prnfit for all concerned as a large paying audience Is the only hope for reimbursement to rider and promoter. NO SPECTATOR RESPONSE In Southern California there are several promoters of motocross events. These promoters often stage events on the same dates at widely separate locations. The programs are adjusted to whatever conditions prevall and usually cover the entire day. Spectator response Is not lIsually good and generally the promoters are not making great profits. On some courses where track conditions have not been good the Experts have stayed away. The promoters then pald the Juniors. In this way the promoters could hang on but the spectators did not see the top riders. ThIs hurts motocross. The only way we are to get the proper response to motocross is for all the promoters to get together In one organization and agree to a program of events. Then we- may need a riders organization to see that the riders are given proper consideration. Kring Stylish MeDlber Of Hlisky TeaDl - - - - ASCOT SUCCESS The recent and first motocross event beld at Ascot Stadium was an indication of what a well run meet can be. ThIs event was run under trying conditions due to lack of room for a course yet the audience response was great due to the caliber of riders attracted by reasonable purses and also due to comfortable dust free seating and an excellent public address system. The second Ascot motocross to be held October 26 sbould be a good test of spectator and rider response. We bold the future of motocross in our hands, riders, promoters, and spectators. If we allow It to become a soft sport by falling to work out good solutions to our problems the result will be what we deserve. It would seem that If more events covering two days could be beld the motos could be of longer duration. ThIs would prepare both the Junior and Senior classes for a tougher class of motocross. In Europe the motocross teams are cbosen like Olympic athletes to represent their respective countries. There Is no sport whicb places a greater demand upon the buman body. Unless we stage events with thls firmly and bonestly in mind we cannot provide the tralning needed to produce a competitive American Motocross Team. Just Iractlons 01 an Inch Irom the top 01 a sandy berm, Arnie Krine corners his Husqvarna with Impeccable style. American lans will have their chance to walch Arnie's mastery when he competes In the Inter·Am series a s a member of the Swedish team. Arne Kring, sensational new rider on the Husqvarna team and the star of the recent motocross des Nations at Kester, Belgium will appear bere during the Inter-Am series as one of the Swedish team. Kring ended up In the Grand Prix motocross series by taking 4tb place in the 500Cc class. His riding style and speed sbould have placed him hlgber on the list but be was beset with several spells of misfortune. He won two Grands Prix this year and Is looking forward eagerly to competing with America'S best riders during the Inter-Am series. He is determined to be world cbamplon next year and looks to the Inter-Am series as a means of practice for next year's Grand Prix. The Inter-Am races ar" becoming a proving ground for the next season for all factories concerned. The Husqvarna team consists of Torsten Hallman, four times World Champion In the 250Cc class, Bengt Aberg, 1969 World Champion In the 500cc class, Arne Kring, a laplander from the far north ot Sweden and the Swedish National Champion Christer Hammargen, top Swedlsb rider and contender in the motocross series was the hardest charging rider that ,Husqvarna had at the beginning of the season and won the first two big International races in Europe last winter. He crasbed and suffered a concussion whicb has put him back for some two months. He Is now back In good form. Arnie Krlne, sensatiOla I new member 01 the Swedish Husqvarna team, was spectacular at the Trophy des Nations In Keste, , Balelum. I·,.. .».... .a. ,., .••..,.( ,h,: I h.. STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION , l' (..n" ... i,h Po..... _ (Art _/ Or,.Jwr 1). 1%1. j ... , ...... J69 T,ll.. .19. V.,,,II S"lIn (oJ,) 0.'( 01' '.)NO October 1 ( 1969 )'011' pot ......,... • ... 1 , _ ...,..._. CO..pl....· .....,,(.,_ .........._ _ •....0" POOl" l mUOf'Uk"-"'flOo'l Cycle News J '.CliUtl<'tOfdWl Every week except first and last week of calendar year. • IOC.rI()N 01' lNO_ OfflCl Of 'YIlICIoIJON (!Hm• ..",. <_.". U.N. LIP <.J.1,ntv) 2499 Ce..riros Avenue. Lom Beach (Los AMeles Coon J California 90806 1000rlOfo or TMf t'tlADOlJAlI1fllS 01 Gf..-'Ilol IUSoINlU OfftCU Of Ittl! l'UIt~ ('-' p ...,..", 2499 C.....itos Avenue Lom Beach (Los Angeles Co";;;"1. Califernia 90806 • NAMlS AND ADOIlUU J Of I'lJIUSttU. IDITOl. -"HD .-.ANACIfofG (DIIOI l'UItl\Mtl ( " ' - .,.J .1.1..... Charles C. Clayton, 2499 Cerritos Avenue, Long Beach, Califanio 90806 forTC» ,,.... ,.,. "IHI ..N,.".) John Georee accepts the eMB trophy from the HI·Way Kines lor oUlstancllne contrlbullo~s to the sport 01 motorcycllne. Eric Raits 2499 Cerritos Avenue Char les C. C lavran 2499 Cerritos Avenue , Boys Home Benefits ".,.II.J .r'h= ,IN,,./ N1rh i,,./i,.,J_' 111"11 H ,,,v•. ) fo, a""J ...J "Is. .1 i.,.,,,,,,,.I, I~ ...""".,. ,1" ".III'J ."J .". -.. 12499 en-itas Avenue LOO¥ Beach. all ornia 'IUtSUO '--'ch r.lihnia 90801. 24997 erritosAvenue 2499 Cerritos Avenue L Beach Califania 90806 r"'vcle News Inc. rL.....l_r Sharan Clavtan and many shade trees provided com- fortable lounging for the cyclists while they waited for the activities to begin. The blessing of the Bikes was performed by Father Paul Fryberger assisted by a resident acolyte. Another acolyte followed the padre and dispensed Salnt Christopher medals to the riders. Saint Chrlstopber, according to cburcb tradition, looks afte.r the safety and comfort of travelers. The Ace of Clubs performed their usual close order drill for the spectators. The Club's skill atnperatlng within the "postage stamp" area that they had made the performance more exciting. Trophies were awarded by ticket draw, and several gift certificates were dtspensed by Howard Eble. The proceeds of the run, $175, was handed to Fr. Fryberger while all the participants were waiting for their trophies. The money will be used to provide athletic equipment for the boys. Without the belp of .,;notorcyclists, Andy' Verrone who turned over $41, and the Schmuck family who donated $10, the boys would be unable to enjoy the little luxuries. Lana Beach California 90806 ,..·."11". i,s ""., .. "" "J""n, .,,,,,sI OWNU (1/ ...,,,,,, 0, • (... ~Jj~~:[~i~t",':;;:.,;::/:z.,.:;"":,":I~'.::,:::~t ~; :~;:;~;·'.:~:;:;:~~ :',.fN:i,,. J~,,~:'r.~;:::~.7Ji~.:~;,: .:~:=·::; :'Z::ll~:~ : Story & Pbotos by Robert Fee SANTA MONICA, CALIF., Sept. 28, 1969 - One bundred and twenty-fOur road riding motorcyclists turned out to assist the boys of Rancho San Antonio on the HI- Way Kings annual Boys' Home run and motorcycle blessing, Sunday, September 28th. The riders gathered at Verrone's Harley Davidson shop in Santa Monica for the traditional coffee and donuts while they signed in and contributed to the cause. From Verrone's the riders rode to the ocean and followed the coast route north to Tuna Canyon road and then turned inland to pick uP Mulholland HigbWay. Twenty-four roUes later they again turned north on the Paclf1c Coast for 10 miles of scenic. wonders to Las Posas Rd. Heading inland again the cyclists skirted the west end of the Santa Monica Mountains, dodged Camarillo and followed Santa Road and Rlerra Rejada througb Simi and Santa Susana to Chatsworth and Rancho San Antonio. 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