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.... a:, Q '" e, *********************** ..~ Trials are fast becoming popu lar all over. PIctured he.. Is how the master handles a trap. Trap 1 started with a wet up hill which you had to take at a fast clip, then some flat easy ter rain and you exited on a shelf of granite. If you missed the right hand turn It was all over for you and your crunched bike. Sec tion 2 was surrounded by spectators as r ider after rider tried their luck on a turn between two rocks about 7 Inches apart. After a long trall you came to section 3 which was a killer. Up a wet plneneedle covered slope to cross and down a slIPpery hill. I did hear that someone was able to clean this section and I'm sorry I don't know who, so they could get their recognition. Novice has hIs ...oblem with this rocky trap. The Trials Course Of A Lifetim.e By Lyn Jensen BIG BASIN, CALIF . Feb. 22, 1970- Ever wished you'd find your way to a super trlals course? Well , If you weren't at China Grade Road near Big Basin Sunday you missed out. There the Northern California Motocross Association held a .t rlals to raise money for their new club. I think the participants would like to have them start a trlals club Instead, since they did such an excellent job. Bill Brown, the president, and Doug Teeter, the V-P , got their trials Info from PITS and they had the Canadian Trials Champ helP set up the sections. That man knew what he was doing! • • • • • • • • .l.IIII..I. . .:II:KI. . .aRIDEJ.-. . .. . .1II fa ..., * Marcil J Marcil 8 COLISEUM CYCLE and By Jerry Shipman McMINNVILLE, OREGONFeb. 15, 1970Bob Leach, r1d1ng for Chemawas Minor, dominated the Motocross racing at Me Mlnnv1lle Motocross Park. He entered all the -Senior classes and scored wins In every event. Bob competely ran away with the Senior Open on his 400 Mateo. In the 250 Senior class, Bob was leadIng Dan Smith (CZ) when a loose chain came off, stopping him for almost a full lap. He f1na1Iy made the repairs and turned on " li ke a man possessed" and finished In second place behind Dan's CZ. In the 125 Senior class Bob was able to capture third behind Larry Brooks and George McNelly. The course bas been changed at Mc M1nnv111e. The offlclals have put In more jumps and taken out some of the mud bogs. The course Is now laid out so that one can stand In one place and the entire course. The course Is now more interesting and drawing more riders. (Results on page 18) ACCESSORY CO. .-c MAIL ORDER KAWASAKI MOTORC YCLES 5~ 94601 TO AWARD A FREE C-Z ~***************** : 2.4 AIIUAl : : HAIG10WI .010(IOSS ~ : Largest Sportsman Race in Northern California HELVETIA PARK SACRAMENTO STARTOFTHE6;RACE SERIES 3958 E. 14TH ST . OAKLAND, CAl: . (415) 334-5461 - APPLETREE CZ SERIES : : : ~ see BILL CHANEY : : APRIL 4th : & 5th : :' ~ ~ ~ il : Classes - 125: 250: OPEN For Juniors & Seniors seniors ride for $1000 cash: Juniors ride for trophies and merchandise. MOTORCYCLES, INC. 3355 NO M.... .N !ITA- En PLEASA N T MILL, C/l.L IFQA.N IA (415) 687·7742 TE l E P I"ION ~ 9) 9· 4 JOC ~ • : . il ~ il • ~ il For more info.; write Dirtdiggers ~ : North: P.O. Box 338, Orangevale, : il Calif. 95662. ~ il· Plenty of place to stay il il Watch this space for more Information. il ~ il Lars Larson and Gary Bailey from il S. Calli. wIll rIde. ~ .****************il ~~~TEXCITERS! AT .flAil' CRAIIE (415) 686-6814 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLE INSURANCE FOR SALE RACE AND WIN WIT' . SI1 MONUMENT BLVD.. DAM CYCLES could get very hung up on. All Garahand and Tom Patten made It OK. They dropped 41 and 72 points respectively. The rest of the sections were equally dlfficull, especially for Novices . But everyone had a great afternoon In spite of all the 5's they got. Hats oU to the NCMA for their organization. If they can put on a moto as well as this trlals they've got to be the golngest club around. 'Iba.nks to all you fellows for a great day. (Results on page .19) $3,000 PURSE FOR SECOND ANNUAL HANGTOWN MOTOCROSS SUPER -MUDDER' LEACH STRIKES IN THREE CLASSES TROPHIES MONEY PRIZES On section 7 there was a novice exit. Thank goodnessl The Experts and Amateurs had to top a 3 foot log that you CONCORD, CALIF. The Dlrtdlggers North will sponsor their second annual Hangtown Motocross AprU 4th and 5th at Placerville, California. The Senior r iders will run for cash awards tota.llng over $1,000. The Junior riders will race for Impressive brass and merchandise awards. -The total purse amounts to $3000 In cash and merchandise. The Junior and Senior l25cc classes will compete on Saturday, April 4th. The Jr. 250cc class willalsorunonSatureay• The Junior and Senior Open will run on Sunday, April 5th. The 250CcSenior class will run ·Sunday also. Top riders, such as, Lars Larsson and Gary Bailey have alreadY signed up for this exciting weekend of Motocross. The Post entry will be $10.00 Jr. and $20.00 Sr., or If you wish, a mall entry of $5.00 Jr. and $10. 00 Sr. can be sent to: D1rtd1ggers North, p.O. Box 699, Loomis, Calif. 95650. DIrtd1ggers entry blanks only, please. If you would llke more information, the D.D.N. will have a bus at the Elsinore G.p. and would be more than happy to talk to you. Gordy Williams Authorized Dealer SUZUKI CYCLE CITY W~~ ~~~~:I. (05) 939-4988 'll EI ERCABl E' from U.S .A. West Coast Distri butors ORANGEVALE DISTRIBUTORS NYLON ANTI-FRICTION CABLES 9198 Greenback Lane Orangevale, California 95662 (415) 222-2044 FULL P ARTS INVE NTORY 403 6 Dam Rd. El Sobrante, Calif. - ,RACERSHEADQUARTERS FOR THE NEW FLEXERCABLE .E'LACE JOU. OiD fASHIOIED CAlLES WITH THE fl"EST niO" ANTI-f.,CTlO" U"ITS (Dule;s Write For Info. and Prices) . Phone: 916-988-4725 -