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se !LlGHTWEIGHTS TAlE ON PERRIS 10TOCROSS ~ r.::J ...,J U :.. o Gary Jones, 125 Amateur/Expert winner breaks up the sod with his Yamaha. By Elalne Jones PERRIS, CALIF. Feb. 15, 1970 - The Lightweights M.C. ran their race on a rough track that had lots of water, making for some very Interesting spilis. The 125cc Am .lEx. was a three way race between Gary Jones, Gary Batley and John Rice. Gary Jones (Yamaha) managed to break away from the other riders to take home the gold. The power of positive thinking was proven In the first division of the 125cc Novice. Wally Gorden managed to crash In two of his Motos, but st1Il managed to come from behind and take the win. Tom Sanders and Skip Porter ran second and third. Jim LeBlanc was the man to beat In the second division 125cc Novice. George 250 riders pack Into one of the banked Perri s turns. (Photos by Manuel Burton) Spellman and Scott Pelkey tried but just Ossas' didn't fair so well in the second didn't make the grade and settled for division and it was Yamaha mounted Jay second and third. Ferris that took the checkered flag. The 250cc Am .lEx. saw Gary Batley Tom Snyder on his Bultaco took second take a back seat to no one and believe with Ossa mounted Chris Brooke third. me Danny Hockie and Mike Bast tried. Mike Harrison picked up the win In the . o ss as were the bikes to beat In the _ 500 Am .lEx. race followed by Jim Fora 250cc Novice. Gary Egloff took the win and John Lanson both on Huskies. and GeOrge Spellman outran CZmounted (Results on page 19) Mike Horstman to take second. Yamaha rider hydroplanes across the wate ~ trap. LEADING LINK FRONT FORK FOR YAMAHA . A." ·for Horsepo.er (o.".ie.c. 110 A""i,io••' .r.ci.,s I.,.ir."· SOLE U,S, DISTRIBUTOR: TriuJI1)h-Suzuki Motors 1049 W,' Mission Pomona, Calif. 911&& Ph: (114) &29-8&42 Retail Price $ 49.95 Ca. Res. Add 5% Sales Tax DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED ' Roehr Bros. have announced the availability of their new Roehr- Van Tech Leading Link front fork for all the Yamaha Enduro Models Including the new 360cc RT1 & RT1M . . The Roehr-Van Tech Leading Link fork Is clalmed to greatly Improve stab1llty and control and permit much higher speeds over rough terrain with , Increased safety. Dampening Is accomplished with two Girling shocks, providing stx-posttton ride adjustment. The complete RoehrVan Tech Leading Link front fork sells for $114.50. Write Roehr-Van Tech, 317 North Victory Boulevard, Burbank, California 91502. ---~ --~~' ;il. ::Y ~ BILL KRAUSE'S st« ITt JRe)ct.t: lJ"pr , . 0'" " HONDA/TJl@gJJ/YAMAHA l lS 7 S. LAI li A .. Cu . . , • ..... wM4 • 671 " - • LARGEST PARTS & ACCESSOR IES DEPT. INTHE SOUTHLAND '71. SlJS BMW ~ GREEVES • AMERICAN EAGLE