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BAKERSFIELD, CAL. NO\'. 2, 1969J1m Wilson almost repeated last montb's six for six victories bere at Paso Park motocross Sunday. The beautifully prepared Greeves bikes carrted Jim to !lve !lrsts and one secood today and that second place spot he earned ill tbe ttrst Moto of the Open Sr. while riding on a flat tire. Jim took all three firsts ill the 250 Sr., followed by some of the best ill the bUSineSS; like Bob Grossi witb his Bultaco, and Walt Axtbelm and his C-Z. There were a n~ber of three Moto winners laking !lrst place every time out. Rick Mears rode his Sachs ill great fashion 10 win three ttrst In tbe 125 Jr. 2nd Division. Jet! Creager, Yamaha mounted, repeated this pattern in the 125 Sr. Steve Hammer took the last two motos ill the 250 Jr., losing out to John Grosslni, Suzuki, tbe first time out. Jim Robb and his BSA made it two of three ill the Open Jr., losing 10 Steve Benedict and his Husqvarna in the flnalgoaround. In tbe final standings of the day, Randy Piepkorn and his Yamaha came UP first, followed by 13 year old Phil Taylor and his Matco, with Geral Yarbrough for third on his Bullaco. David VHommedieu, Yamaha, Gary Bevans, Penton, and Ray Byers, Sachs, made UP tbe first six places ill the large field of the 125 Jr. Div. 1. Division 2 of this same class found Rick Mears leading tbe way on his Sachs all afternoon. Vincent Clark and his Hodaka pushed bard for second while Tom Garrett rode In third trailed by Daniel Hammer, Don Kepley, and Danny Summerleln. The 125 Sr. was a Yamaha parade for tbe first three positions: Jet! Creager, Don ReynoldS, Wayne Garrett, raced in as the leaders, followed by Mike DaVid, Sachs, and J.D. Bramlet, Penton. The 250 Jr. was one of the closest racp" of the day. Steve Hammer, C-Z, took the well deserved first, wh11e John Morris, Husky, and Scrambles rider, Steve Snider really went after the leader. The next man, John Grossin1(winner of the ttrst Molo) was followt!d across the llne by Marlln Schafer, Husky, and Mike Hall, Yamaha. The 250 Sr. had some of tbe best riders anywhere In the lIne- UP. Jim Wilson, Bob Grossi, Walt Axtbelm, Dennis Keefe, Carl Nelson, Billy Woods, and many others put on displays of skill and daring. Jim Robb bad a good day in tbe Open Jr. class; he earned ttrst overall and two of three ttrsts, losing tbe last molo 10 hard charging Steve Benedict and his Husky. In the final race of the afternoon, Jim Wilson and his Greaves led the way from the start. Bob Bowers and Terry Davis on Husqvarnas rode ahead of BiII Oliver who was wearing his "Irish Green" shirt. Oliver piloted his Matco In before Jet! Creager and Cal Bottum, also ridIng Matcos. (Results on page 17) Highside M.C. Throws Indio MX Story & Photos by P. Francis & D. Price INDIO, CAL. Nov. 9, 1969 - The Highsider's gruellng motocross three miles nortb of Indio, Cal. held a variety of surprises for the riders and tbegloomy, wet morning turned out 10 be a fine day of racing. In the 0-125 class, Desert Aace Jack Morgan was knocked out of first place by clutch trouble In the first moto. Walter Sharp picked up the ball and won the next two motos and took the class win. Yamaha rider Earl Roe!>eler dominated tbe 250 class but Dale Teubner was able to hold down a tight second. The big bores caused the usual excitement when Joe Muleneax won the first moto but a very rapid American Eagle 405 won tbe second. The Eagle led the final moto but dropped back due to trouble. Joe pulled Into the lead but he had to fight for his win against Blll Harris and his Husky who got the overall win. • (Results on page 17) , t By Jack Light S 2115 w. Olive, .rllak,Ca Ntil Haney T· Wil,on Win' 5 of6At Poso Park leac. By AI Snow HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIF. Nov. 9, -1969 - The tide came In Wednesday night in the form of a black cloud and slayed untu Friday a.m. when the salvage crew came In to pump out botb tbe north and south turns oniy to find out there was no hard bottom In the south turn. The heavy equipment was then called ill and Bob Rankin worked untu 10 a.m. Saturday night cutting a new south turn. After wheel packing for afewmlnutes, the track turned out to be one of the fastest (without adding water) of the year. The 250 Am./Exp. and big bores had to get all their points In two-motos for they were rained out. Bob Hardison, Mike Hannon, and Ron Ringer topped the field as the rain came down, immediately turning the track into a slick field which let Jim Raymond and Mike Hannon do a little balancing demonstration on sliding machines. The big bores ended In a tie and left Mike Chamberlain and Martin Baluskl each with a moto. Results on that one will be decided In two weeks with a trophy dash between the two with the winner deciding between money and trophies. It was Jim Raymond's first time at the track, but that didn't slow him down from his record at Trojan where he took ail three motos In the 100-125 Am./Exp. class. Kirk Redding, Rich Sweaney and Bob Saunders on Ka wasakls had to settle for second, third, and fourth respectively Tom Burcham snatched the ttrst motos and dropped It on Lap 2 of tbe last moto but managed to maintain the point lead over Dave TUdor. Vincent Zlne, Jim Shipman and Dave Rinehart took top honors in the 250 Nov. Main. (Results on page 17) CHEAT FAIR WITH FAST There Is a "fuel booster" available that homogenizes fuel particles in the gas tank to make them burn with more complete combustion. Does it really work? Tests show 5% to 10% horsepower increas~. It works especiallY well with-2-strokes. A 250 Yamaha DT- I picked uP 500 rpm and 3 horsepower. It also improves mileage. Only drawback: It keeps plugs so clean It Is difficult to get a true reading. The name of this chemical wonder is "Fast" and It is at all Bullaco Western dealers. It your dealer Is out of It, write to FAST, 2818 E. Hill St., Long Beach, Calif. 90804. Price Is $2.45 for enough to treat 40 gallons. ER'S All belt Fig reS .Iailakle ••••••••Elcm •••••••• ElCJTI By Bill Harmer DEHESA, CALlF. Nov. 9, 1969 - Carl Byers of San otego won the 250cc Expert and 100cc Expert Class contests witb ease at the Hi-Boots Motorcycle Club's t1nal 1969 'M' Scrambles at tbeir Debesa race course SIIIIdaT. Byers, ridIng tile Jon Knapp tuned Lucky Yamaha, was slightly bested by Bu1Iaco moUDted Wayne Hosaka ill the tlrst moio of tile 250cc series, but slr:W1ully captured ttrsts In !be next two molDs to post top po1nts for tile eveat. Jim McGuire. rid- ing a new F&M Reed Valve SUZuki, pressed relentlessly, but bad to settle for third. . In a third moto coll1s1on involving Open Experts Jobn Hoy and Earl Buker, Barker kicked Hoy wb11e they were trying to untaDgle their bikes, resulting In his clIsQlpUtlcatlon by the off1c1a1s. It cost h1m dearly - bad he ttnisbecI the t1nal moto, he would have bad secoad place in the points race. His d1squa11t1calion moved Hosaka \Ill 10 secoad spot and R1ch R1bley UP to tb1r.d. (Re&ults 011 page 17) Winners go with ... like Men Laww.itl Grand Ne:tionaJ Champion 1969