Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1970's

i ItCA Begins Road Race Season At ANZAC Track I ~ ;;z: f;r;l ', 0 . . , "' . ., •... ... . ~ ~.... ~ .,. ,,"' .. ... ..' .. ..._ _ .. , . _ .-~ . .;.. _ -- .•.-"' _ .'_ -. -- _.~ • _~_ ~_. t f, f;r;l ...::I Co) >. Co) Stan (151) Smith keeps his Brldgestone out 'ln front of Jim Damron . Story by Dennis Greene Photo by D.G. Studio PALMDALE, CAL., Jan. 25 - The first road race of the ' 70 season was run by the ACA, which recently acquired property near Palmdale. The area, known as Anzac, was formerly a drag sl:r1pand much of the new ACA course utl1lzes the strip, It's return roads and pit area" The strip has not been used . for about two years, and the wind and rain have done a beautitul j ob of cleaning the surface, thus maIdng traction outstanding in the corners which means faster times and safer riding. With Daytona j ust one month off riders rode Anzac to get back in shape. Young Daytona hopeful Steve McLaughlin got oft to a good start in the ACA ATTENTION Boris Murray Joe Smith Sonny Raslawski Wherever You Are Your challenge to Barker & Riser and all the rest of us -East Coast Nobodies" has been duly noted. Suchconfidence is commendable, even though unwarranted. Now, over here we just do our thing the best way we know how with what we have ou hand. We would be gratefnl if yon three -List Leaders" would haul your iron across to the SUNSHINE NATIONALS at GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA on MARCH 7th and 8th, and show us, in front of a gathering Daytona 200 crowd and the eyes of CYCLE Magazine, just how to go about it. Records set here will be certified and recognized by N.H.R.A., so there wtll be no question of their validity. The meet purse now stands at $4000; including contingency money, so you will be more than able to cover your expenses after you've blown us into the weeds. But just to be certain that you start off on an even footing, the Gainesville Dragway will give to each of.the three of you, absolutely free, your entry in the SUNSHINE NATIONALS, an M&H drag slick (depending on availability), enough of our smog-free atmosphere to fill your ·cylinders as many times as necessary; and a glass of Florida orange juice - just so you won't have any excuses. Signed by the following "East Coast Nobodies" Barker & Riser Nick Palmerone Sonny Roun Leo Payne GUy Leaming Larry Welsh Garrj Ackerman season with a runaway win in the 250cc G.p. class on a Yamaha. Steve also ran away with the 350cc G.p. class but on the last lap his gearbox let go and Don Emde took the win. Don is on his way to Daytona too. Triumph mounted Roland Pagan showed that the ten week lay off i n the road race schedule dido' t phase him at all as he came out on top in both the G.p. and Production Open Class on a Trident three cylinder. Ralph White, riding a stripped down version of the Trident, got second in the Open G.p. while second in the Production class went to Norton mounted Mike Wozniak. Lightweight Junior and Senior riders came out in full force to kick off the new season and with no less than twelve A.C.A. road race events scheduled for the year they are looking forward to all the gold they can accumulate. Pat Evans, although one of the youngest road racers around, is a Senior this year, after being the hottest 100cc rider last season. And be hasn' t cooled off either, for he won the 100cc G.P. and took second on the same bike in the 100cc Production class. If that wasn't enough, he came back on a 250cc b1ke for a first place finish in that event. The next ACA road race is scheduled for Willow Springs on the 8th of Febru- ary. (Results on page 17) The road racers push off the grid at Anzac. Steve McLaughlin rode his Vamaha GP bike to a 250 class win. Roland Pap; picks up a win i n the Open Production race ahead of anolher Triumph rider Ralph While. ATTENTION MOTORCYCLISTS: CLUBS OR INDIVIDUALS I Assure yourself of a place for riding and camping In the 70's. Beautiful 40 acre parcels. Tree covered. Roiling to rugged terrain. As low as $250 per acre. Low down payment (5"10), Easy terms (15 years), F or furt her information cont act: CRYSTALAIRE LAND CO. INC. Rt. 1, Box 24, Llano, California 93544 (805) 944-2555 Winners go with - Bell." . like Telephone: Area Code 904 • 378-0046 P. O. Box 1646, Gainesville, Florida 32601 Mert Lawwill Grand National Champion 1969 '

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