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CYCLE NEWS NORTH Tho action Is always tleht on a 1/10 milo oval. Nick (64y) Theroux holds tho oulsldo crooyo•. arelslDrd Mf//(es It Three SAN JOSE, CALIF. Nov. 22 - Mark Brelsford made traclcs around San Jose for his tbird straight main event win but had to work uP from behind in the heats arid semi, taldng a tblrd in the heat and then second in the semi on his detuned H-D that's suPer-fast. Main event time lound Mark last on lap two but with lour riders down in a pile, forming a TT style ramp lor Don Castro to jump over, having no plaCe else to go, Don looked good lor the uPcoming TT season. Alter a COuPle of restarts the riders settled down, with Brelsford out front from start to linlsh. Butcb Corder, Triumph mounted for Johnson Motors, finishing second. Russ Powell, Bultaco, ran tbird after a beat·win and taking a second in the semi. Talking wi th Butch Corder after race time, he reckoned maybe "too much horse power" from his Triumph may be keeping him out of the winners circle so far this season. National number 22, Dan Haaby, made his lirst sbowlng at San Jose riding a Triumph and did a good job in his qualifying beat, coming from dead last to finish third. He just could not get going in the beat and did not transfer to the Main Event. For those who like good racing along with bumper cars, they should take on the Barkhlmer San Jose Short Track show. It Is great, something that the whole lamily can enjoy. It kind of reminds you of a cockfight - a cage full of banly roosters. With just two weelcs left before moving uP to the Cow Palace in San Francisco, If Brelsford keeps 11 uP he wW be the champion rooster of the San Jose hen- house. (Results on page 17) Chambers Climbs Foggy Oregon Hill By Steve Wakeman JACKSONVILLE, ORE. Nov.23,1969-in spite of fog and very cold weather the Motorcycle Riders Association managed to have a very good turn outtor the HIDclimb. The fog was so thick the riders were unable to see the top of the hill at times. But luck was with us and the fog cleared just before the competition started. Each rider had two tries at the hill. Out of seventy-seven bikes only nine made 11 over the top. Out of the nine only two riders made 11 over hoth times. Both riders were in the Open class. Dick Chambers took first place by going over the hill in 14 seconds. The second place rider was Sam Groves with a time of 14.5 seconds. The riders who failed to make It over the top were measured for distance Instead of being times. A mini-bike race was held during half time. Three trophies were given for this event. Darwin Ault, age 7. rode his Honda 175 feet uP the hUllorflrstplace. Ron Clark, age 8, made 11 150 feet uP the TRIUMPH • SUZUKI Wal t Axthelm's Triumph - ·Suzuki Motors 1049 Wost 5th St., Pomona, Calif. (114) 629-8642 Hodaka Greeves Montesa Motorcycles Kawasaki Westminster Sport Cycle Guy R. Louis (714) 893·7057 7574 Westminster Ave. Westminster, Cal. IHARLEY-DAVIDSON I Of llI6l.!WOOO US e d 901 N. La Brea (near Sports ers Centinela) 611-7609 or 671-7600 hill for second place on a Honda, and third place Kenny Kanter took his Honda lor a 140 foot ride. At the end of the day Dick Chambers delighted the spectators by riding his bike over the hill standing on the seat. He does this by shifting his bike into second gear then jumping uP on the seat, whlcb Is about 8 Inches wide, before his bike begins to cllmb the hill. He stands on the seat the whole trip uP the hill. (Results on page 17) KAWASAKI SPEED KITS 120ec & 175ee wrl to or call $46 .00 up DRACO'S MOTORCYCLES 1629 So. Standard Avo. Santa Ana, Cal. 92707 (714) 543-9611 Speclallzod Triumph - Honda Ropalrs • Custom Raelne • Enelnos Maehlno Wark • Mollsso Kits Cyl. Sarine • Head Porllne MIKE BURKE Motorcycle Specialties . 15171 Raymor St. Van Nuys, Cal. 91406 Tolophono (213) 710-0779 . DESERT SET UP SCRAMBLES PACIfIC COAST HONDA 2073 W. Pacific Coast HWy. LOMITA T.._ _ aU) Open 7DaYI 326-3810 In most eases, the longest ~ou'll have to wait for.e~ele elothing at Valerian's is two or three minutes. Our supply of Damer Motocross leathers is exceeded only by our supply of Torsten Hallman leathers. Which is exceeded only by our supply of Champion leathers. ~ ... _-..,.......,..,.... 00 ·~.~!,~~~.,~!~~:"~td. Los Angeles, California 90064 - Telephone: (213) 475-4541 Sales - Service - Accessories - Parts - Rivetts Champion Leathers HUSQVARNA· JAWAlCZ' SUZUKI· PENTON' MZ· MONTESA • ZUNDAPP • MINI·TRAILS open monday through saturday