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se Story by Dennis Greene Pbotos by DG Studio ; -. Q., ~ t.:l =<: t.:l d >.. U all the way to the hospital. He came uP with a broken collarbone and bad memories of the automobUe stopping ditch just off the course. The entire day was filled with outstandlog competition and all first place wins were hard earned. . John McGIllivary In the Open G.p • on a Norton was the only rider who had things bls own way tbls time. With most of the big guns mtsstng because of the Kent National Road Race competition was llght. ThIs Is not to take anytblng away from John, who Is always a good competitor. HIghlight of the day was the 200cc Sentor G.p . race. James Crawford on a Bultaco was positioned dead last .on the grid an~ got off to a late start but after far west turn a lltt1e too botandscatlered himself and b1s bike all over the stony desert. He walked away from that one back to the pits leaVing what was left of bls bike beb1nd htm, He sat out the rest of that event preparing for the next one. This time both Steve and Don Vesco set a track record whUe the lead changing back and forth between them. ThenSteve overcooked 1t again, tbls time 10 the big sweeper at the east end of the · Willow Sprlngs course. . He left tbls second bike In a heap too but this time he got a ride back, 10 fact ROSEMOND, CAL . AprU 5, 1970- Sunday's ACA Challenge road race at Willow Springs Raceway was run backwards making the uPblll parts downblll and the left band turns right banders. Most of the riders tb1nk the course 15 faster tbls way but 1t must also be tougher to get 'around since there were some spectacular crashes. Steve McLaughlln was out to set a new track record, and was well on hls way of doing Just that, when he came Into the --~ 3 laps was pushing for the lead agalnst Jim Dameron, Atter a few quick changes 10 the lead, Crawford pulled away and came down the long sunbaked straightaway for the wIn. The Junior event ran llke clock work with the comb1n1ng of the smaller classes to expedite the program both 10 the G.P • and production classes. Jerry Greene, who recenUy returned trom overseas duty led the parade 10the Open production event on a Norton, closely followed by Barry Mayer on a Honda. The road race season 15 10 full swing now with the next event Just 2 weeks away scheduled for Anzac Raceway near Palmdale, Callf, (Results on page 19) ACA ROAD RACERS ROL AT WILLOW Jim (13) Crawford knock.d '.m dead In the 200cc GP rae•• H. moved his Bul from last to first for the win. H.... he passes Pat Evans who Is trying to disappear behind his number plat•• *********************************************** Vie'wfinders"'iYi:'C:"'Presents Hi •••••• ,!" __ , •••• _,, ••••••••...•...... :, ..•.•...• ... ,.,"i' CRAND ~ PR/Xi SCRAMBLES: ~ . Classes: POW.f. "", SIN IlACfC, • t • t t oj( .. oj( UGllTWflGII7 or HUlffWfIG"r -= • • PrlllS to bl GIYI. Away • Motorcycles - Helmets Leathers - Tires Oil - Tanks a . • t ::=- n:::. GATES • t OPEN 6:00 A.M. .. t t Moyie Stirs COlcessions F"-_-'" ErIoc _ _ '"'"" Radio & Rescue 3 Crews NO OVERNIGHT CAMPING i for 'ifor••tiol C.II: (213) 845·5549 RAIN OR SHINE POST ENTRY: S15 if class pennils t"""""""""""""""""""""""" , . t BAY MARE·CALIFOR"IA t ii"",.,.""',!!""·"···'·"'·"!!"!'i""., •• ,"!,." •• IS~~~mAPRIL ~~';~'.~f~ • .. DISTRICT 37 POINT R1JN (313) 475-4541* *This number also good for service, parts, ~cJe clothing, accessories, credit and insurance. -..- T . . .~ ..- ,For complete bi.e information at Valerian's,/;ust call . A.' .orocaoss OO~,~!,~~~ro~!~~~t ... Los Angeles , California 90064- Telephone: (?13) 475·4541 • ..••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Sales - Service - Accessories - Parts - Rivetls Champion Leathers HusaVARNA' JAWAlCZ· SUZUKI ' PENTON ' MZ' MONTESA' ZUNDAPP' MINI·TRAILS open monday through saturday .