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Big Names For Rich Mini Mini 400 Jlreen pla'ers · horses have tried to make a program that stresses skill rather than speed thus allowing the most novice Of novices to learn and have run, The first event was pole bending or weaving in and out of tires without any hot shoeing allowed. Fastest time Is the winner but believe me It's not easy because the course is tight. This Is backed by going through again, this time as slow.as possible and all I can say Is that those kids have a great sense of balance. Next was the hill climb and even the youngest made It over . the top, The last scheduled event was a nice parlor game. The riders had to pick a small rubber ball aU the top of a large coke bottle. Doesn't sound too hard but try hanging onto seven of them and control a bike too. You're really in trouble if you forget to tuck your shirt In. For the first time the riders had a chance to try some scrambling and showed that the skill games make for very good controlled fast riders. Points are awarded In each event with awards being given for total performance. Over glasses of very cold and very welcomed After recovering somewhat, I decided to hit Elsinore and get a first hand look at the new track. Bunches of riders had the same Idea and with a relatively warm night so did the spectators. Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Burton came out for a look see and enjoyed really watching the races for a change. 01' Bruce "Crash" Yoakam was up to his old tricks and still seems to be having troubles both physically and mechanically. Personally I think he's trying to follow In Tony Denius' steps too closely. George Gillespie was having a real good night and seemed to be right at home on the Elsinore track. John M. back on the track after a long layoff really put It to them In the 500Cc Novice class on one of them 500Cc Malcos. I would like to present the " DUMMY OF THE DAY AWARD" to the "yea-who" who parked his pick-up on the hill with his loading plank sticking out the back end. When I make a five point landing and come up with bruises and a sprained body I would much rather do lUna more glamorous way. EMOTIONAL MOMENTS AS BUDDY PARRIOT RECEIVES ACA AWARD The ACA awards hanquet for 1969held this past week end at the Holiday Inn In Fullerton, Cal. found some very emotional moments as the evening drew to a close with the presentation of a special award to now retired racer Buddy Parriot by Wes Cooley, president of the ACA for .mer ltor lal service to the sport of motorcycling. Buddy received a standIng ovation from the largest audience to attend In some years. The awards presented this year went to the first three places in every class WINTER SCRAMBLES Woodland, Wash. Feb. 8, 1970 250 B Main 1. Ron Olson-BULTACO 360 A Main 1. Mike Ellls-BULTACO for every event the ACA presents. Representing a fine ' year of achievement for both riders and the association. All the class champions received trophy plaques and jackets so when you see the respective champions at an event you will know they are the best. The evening closed with the manufacturers award going to U.S. Suzuki through the efforts of Ocelott Eng. of San Bei- _ nardlno. For the names of the winners of awards watch the results pages . motorcycle-racing history. It is lined with treacherous washouts, ledges and gullies, and chokes both men and machines with the thick powder dust coverIng the entire course. " Na tional television sports teams and Hollywood film crews have already mapped-out the course and will be filming the entire race from ground vantage points and camera-equipped helicopters," commented Larson. "Also on hand will be more than 150 newspaper and magazine reporters from every motorcycle, sports and general-Interest publication In the nation." LAS VEGAS, NEV. - Twenty-two of the nation's top aU-road riders have taken front starting positions In the 3rd Annual Mint "400" Del Webb Desert Rally scheduled for March 21 in the Southern Nevada Desert near Las Vegas. The 400- mile desert marathon Is the richest chase in motorcycle racing history with a guaranteed purse of $1'2,500. Prize money will go deep into the pack with cash going to the first 15 bikes to cross the finish line. First-place will receive $6,000, with the number two rider netting $2,000. Third to cross the line will take home $1,100 and fourth place money Is marked at $800. The remaining $2,600 will be broken-down to $650 for 5th place; $350 for 6th place; $300 for 7th place; $250 for 8th place; $200 for the 9th spot; $150 for 10th; and $100 going to 11th through 15th spots. The deep-reaching purse has annually paid prize money to every finisher since no more than 10 riders ' have ever finished a single race. In the pole position this year Is the nation's top-rank-off-road team of Preston Petty and Bob Ewing both from Sepulveda, California. Seated two at the starting line will be two other off-road greats, last year's winnlng team of Mike Patrick and Phil Bowers, from Montebello, California. "GRAN EXCURSION DE MEXICO' By Bill Harmer SUNDA Y, February 15, 1970 - Thirtyfive motorcyclists met and discussed the final plans for the 2nd Annual " Gr an Excursion de Mexico." The riders will not travel in a single large formation but will be divided into small groups of two or three who will be responsible for each other. At the end of each day's run everyone will meet at a predetermined rendezvous. The Itinerary Includes the Mexican West Coast cities of San Luis, Rio Colorado, Sonoita, Caborca, Santa Ana, Hermosillo, Guaymas, ' Navajoa, Los Alamos, Los Mochis and Mazatlan.After a big Mexican Fiesta at the Shrimp Bucket in Mazatlan, plans are to visit the troJllcal port of San Blas, The official tour will return to the States from this point but several of the riders expressed plans to continue on as tar as Mexico City. The main tour will be 9 days long including two week ends and the riders may plan any extension to suit the time that they have available. • As It Is a non-commercial venture, each member will pay his ownexpenses, . as they go, which will Include Insurance, fuel, hotels and meals. At a minimum, It Is estimated that $15.00 per day will be needed, but if you enjoy living " High on your Hawg" you can spend a lot more. There Is still plenty of time to join the tour if you have the time available so If you would like to go along, write to Tom McNair at 17073 Fredkln Dr., Covina, Callf. or phone him at (213) 966-3227. FI1l1ng the remainder of the front slots Is one of the most impressive lists of riders ever to compete In an aU-road race. Movie Star Steve McQueen is in 4th slot; Gene Fetty and Bill Silverthorne are In the number nine slot; Jack Froelich and Gary Griffin are seated 14; Gary Preston and Larry Bergquist are 17th; Bud Welty and Gary Leopold are 19th and Malcolm Smith and James Martino are 22nd slot. In the remaining positions are professional and top amateur riders from across the U.S. and Canada. Race Director Mel Larson plans to limit the pack to 100 bikes this year. " Safety Is our main concern," said Larson. "With the rough terrain and thick dust, no more than 100 riders can safely compete on the loop." The course, laid-out on a rugged 50mile loop 15 miles north of Las Vegas, Is recognized as the toughest course in Put ATigre In Your Truck CMC MOTOCROSS Saddleback Park, Ca. Feb. 8, 1970 100cc Jr. O. Rodgers-BULTACO 2S0c.c EI Tigre Streel Scrambler 125cc Jr. Oly. I O. Rodgers-BULTACO 360 C Main 1. Ron Olson-BULTACO 125cc Jr. Oly. II 1. R. Morrlson-BU LTACO 3600 Main 1. Tim Lockwood-BULTACO 250cc Jr. Oly. III 1. L Pfutzenreuter-BULTACO PROFESSIONAL SHORT TRACK San Francisco, Ca. Feb. 7, 1970 Trophy Oash 1. Bob Scally-BU LTACO 2. Bruce Telxelra-BU LTACO EIlGLISH TRIALS Goethe Park Sacramento, Cal. Feb. 8, 1970 Amateur 1. Ron Relnllz-BULTACO 2. Carl Roblnson-BULTACO 3. Arlie Webb-BULTACO Consolation 1. Jim Foley-BULTACO 2. Mike Morlshlge-BULTACO Experts Vic Boocock-BULTACO PauIOlllges-BULTACO Main EYent 1. Sam Mangalln-BULTACO 2. Stan Anderson-BU LTACO 3. Bruce Telxelra-BULTACO CMC MOTOCROSS Carlsbad, Ca. Feb. 15, 1970 100 Jr. Oly. I O. Rodprs-BULTACO 10QJr. Oly. II 1. L Pfutzenreuter-BULTACO 125 Expert 1. B. Urban-BULTACO 125 Jr. Oly. I 1. O. Rodgers-BULTACO TROJAN SPEEOWAY South Gate. Ca. Feb. 6, 1970 250cc Main: 1. Gary Scott-BU LTACO 2. Irwin Moon-BULTACO BAY MARE RACEWAY Bay Mare, Ca. Feb. 15, 1970 125 Am/Ex. Main: 1. J. Conley-BU LTACO OUAL EUROPEAN SCRAMBLES Holiday, Ca. Feb. 15, 1970 Victor's Course 500 & Open Am.jEx. 1. Rich Thorwaldson-BULT'ACO 125 Noy. Main: 1. N. Cook-BULTACO 175-200 Noy/Am/Ex. Main 1. B. Saunders-BULTACO .11 •• If.cos wi. 01 f'e fr.c•... 'ere's o.e f••f wi.s Fam.ous Bultaco Handling o. f'e fr.ils Hi-Power Options Available • 27.6 HP + 225 Ibs. 0 5 Speed gearbox 0 Totally enclosed rear drlye 0 Shock absorbIng rear hub 0 Scrambler bars + hi-pipe 0 Twin leading shoe front brake 0 HI·shoulder alloy rims 0 Chrome fenders + custom paint 0 Tires fit for a street scrambler No. of Kern Co. Line BULTACO AMERICAN LTD. 2765 Scott Blvd. Santa Clara, Calif. 95050 So. of Kern County Line BULTACO WESTERN 10929 Chandler Blvd. No. Hollywood, Calif. 91601 250cc Am./Ex. 1. Tom Poteet-BULTACO Sinner's Course 250cc Am./Ex. 1. Tom Poteet-BULTACO TROJAN SPEEOWAY Feb. 13, 1970 250 Flaltrack Main . 1. Larry Shaw-BULTACO 2. Jim Raymond-BULTACO 3. Irwin Moon-BULTACO 4. Tom Warren-BULTACO 5. Larry Moon-BULTACO