Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles
Issue link: https://magazine.cyclenews.com/i/125664
Sportsmen,SportsmflnScrflmlJles lit SflddlelJflck By Maureen Lee ffiVINE, CALIF. March 22, 1970- The Sportsmen M.C. hosted a very good scrambles at SaddIeback Park, Sunday, that was unfortunately marred by a ' number of accidents. One Novice bike got away and somersaulted Into a spectator. The spectator '3.S hauled away but the rider suffered no more than a bad bloody nose. Hacks also got Into the act, when one went ot! a drop- ott, abruptly discharging the passenger. And two gals, ridIng l25's 'In the Powder Puff class, went down extremely hard. And finally , Perry Armstrong In the ' bi g bore division, bounced around the track llke a rubber ball. Tiny Doron on a Hodaka was the Powder Puff winner, outridIng the 125' s on !he very twisty sections of the course. Jeff Sexton, ridIng for Yamaha of Pomona, won the first 125 AmateurExpert heat, but had the tough luck to dump it In the MaIn. Steve Nicholls flew In the second heat and then won the MaIn, only to be disqualified by the District 37 referee for not having his current number one plate on his Yamaha. He was still carrying last year's #2. Some of the best racing came out of the 175-200 class, with Craig Cove and Jim Blunt both on Ossas scrapping itout all the way for first and second. Gary Anderson (Bultaco) won his 250 heat bY a mUe and went on to take the MaIn, ahead of Scott Elkins and Chuck Tidwell (Maico). Gary Scott was "the man" In the 250 Amateur-Expert, which featured some hard, hard riding. Once again the big bikes didn't turn out In droves. Biggest turn-out came from the Lost Angels M .C. who also had a contingent riding the pOint motocross on the adjoining course. Their new ridIng jumpers are something elsel Puffed sleeves yet. And the prouded Angel cit them all has to be Amateur Larry Blum, who won the combined Open class. Blum won the first two motos and, of course, only needed a second or a third to win the whole bag. But that wasn't good enough for Larry, who turned her on, and walked away with a sweep. In the 500 Novice class, it was Wayne Rutledge (BSA) all the way. Doug Temple. ton on a Matchless (yes VIrginia, some people still do ride those grand old bikes) gave him a go, as did Steve Rowell on a Montesa. The first five In the 500cc AmateurExPert were all two-strokes, with Chuck Soderstrom (Bultaco) wmnlng, despite unloading at , one point (man, that track was sllck!). Don Burch (Bultaco) was second. Four sldehacks were on the scene Sun- daY, with Petus and Fisher on their Harley getting the honors. Atter watering the track earller In the daY, nearly a third of one class couldn't . make It uP the first hill until It dried uP a bit. Some riders couldn't even stand uP after balling out. We all laughed but It was sympathetic laughter. (Results on page 31) Jeff Sext... (267) gets It on as (2x) Ste.. Nichols starts around the outside. Young Jeff didn't quite make It. Dusters Hit Colorado ,Ice In Season Closer By A nnie Brokaw RAINBOW FALLS PARK, Colo. Mar. 15, 1970 - The Dusters M .C. of Colorado springs sponsored the lastlce race of the season at Rainbow Falls Park, In the Rockies, northeast of Colorado Springs. About two Inches of snow on top of the Ice made beautiful traction and set the IDAHO PREPARES BUSY RACE WEEKEND The weekend of April 11 and 12 wU1 be crammed with various motorcycle events carrying sizeable cash purses 'far uP north In the new mountain terrain around Boise, Idaho. First event of the mini speed week wU1 be the 75 mUe hare scrambles offerIng a $500 purse for l25cc, 250cc and Open classes. The Irophles start where the money drops off so awards wU1 be abundant. The Hare Scrambles wU1 be In the Little Gem Cycle Park of Emmett, Idaho near Boise. Sign-uP opens at 7 a.m, and the start Is at 8 a.m. For riders who don't get In enough racing In 75 miles the first event wU1 be finished In time to enter a professional and sportsman motocross that starts at 2 p.m, That race combines a $600 purse and sportsman trophies for prizes and Is located' at the Owyhee M.C. grounds In Boise. The same location wU1 be the site of Sunday's TT Championship boasting a purse of $1800. Sign-uP for that one at noon and be ready to try for a chunk of the cash at 2 p.m, 9th ANNUAL YUMA PRISON RUN SET By BUl Harmer 'I'lie Norwalk Centaurs M.C . announced today that AprU 4th and 5th will be the dates for the 9th renewal of their increasingly popular Yuma Prison Run. Scheduled as the first big overnighter on the 1970 Touring Calendar, the tour annually draws from the entire Southwestern United States. The run Is billed as the first opportunity for cycle enthusiasts to display the machines that they have been bustly preparing during the long winter months. According to club ottlc1als, the Tour's destination, otters ample camping space, plenty of motels, fine restaurants, "a friendly town In the best tradition of the West. " "Add to this the historical and cultural value of a trip through the old territorial prison and you have the perfect package for even the most demanding motorcycllsts," a club spokesman said. Entry blanks are available at most cycle dealers throughout Southern Callfornla. stage fo r full lock slldes all the way around the course. Officials scattered some gravel over the Ice to maintain the course. All the races were run motocross style, and A & B riders rode together. Gary Chase (Yamaha) won the 125cc class, with Dan Latham (Yamaha) a close second. A t the start of the last race of the 250cc class, Mike WUlett (Yamaha) and Bill Brokaw (Yamaha) both had a win and a second. The two riders had bad starts, but WUlett got the checkered flag, with Brokaw a close second. The Open class saw Ralph Bruning (MaIco) win all three races, for an easy win. Harvey Coxen was second, The 3rd wheel classes were fun for spectators, and two classes were run Instead of the usual one. Walt Jantz (Montesa) won the under 250cc class and John Cameron (Yamaha) and Bill WUllams (Yamaha) was second. ThIs was the first trophy In two years for 54 year old Fisher. Before the day was over, more snow fell, to add a COuPle of Inches on top of the Ice. (Results on page 30) ~ Craig Cove holds off (3x) Bob Sanders as the action develops In the holly contested 175 /200 Expert class. Craig picked up another win for Ossa and Hockles. 'T asl ones he.f use~ DA Y TO N A 1970 100 Mile AM. EXP. Class 1 st Carruthers -Yamaha-Record 100 Mile AM . Class 1st Bradley·Kawasaki-Record 6 of the top 10 used "~~" in this race. 125-200 Sportsman- Rick Kulaga 1st in class, 2nd overall on a 125cc Yamaha ADDZIP ADDITIVES 1433-37 First Street Escalon, Calif. II and WIN!