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~ CARLSBAD c, SCRAMBLES WIN fOR MELLGREN By Ron Sz1Jagy1 CARLSBAD, CALIF. May 24, 1970- Th1s third race in a cash series left no doubt that a European scrambles is one of the most demanding of motocycle events. Quite similar to a motocross, the two mile course was hued out of the waste land surrounding Carisbad Raceway. Everyone agreed that stamina and endurance was of prime importance on this course. Leonard Mellgren on a 125 Sachs flat whaled, taldng the overall win as well as a win in his class. In hot pursuit, but unable to close the gap, was B111 Clucas on a 250cc C Z and Mike Maruniak on a 360 Mateo, B111 and Mike were handlebar to handlebar most of the way, but Mike just had a power edge and would pull away, As the race edged toward midway, B111 started pull1ng away, taIdng a second over all and a second in his class. Mike dropped back with a sore clutch hand, finishing fourth over all and first in his class. A.C. Bakken, on a fresh Hodaka SuPer Rat, sUpped by Mike Maruniak (Matco) and chased B111 Clucas (CZ) the entire distance. Bakken placed third over all and second in his class. Mike Hennessey (250 Husky) rode a smooth uneventful fourth overall and third in his class, while Heath Hibbard (125 Bur) was fifth over all, even though he crashed twice. (Results on page 31) Nothing Dull At Fallon By Claudia Miller Two riders crest hi II as Carlsbad entertained another European scrambles. FALLON, NEV. May 16, 1970- Thebest crowd in years showed UP at the fair grounds for the Oasis Scramblers' first TT of the season. The race started and flnished with not a dull moment. The 100cc classes were first on the track, as Ken Pulver came from behind and around Laverne Hansen, and Gary Cheek, for a first place. Ken Lighthouse and Jim Fllckenger were the men everyone was watching. They were neck and neck (handlebar to handlebar) througbout the main heat, until Jim ran out of track on the third turn. Down for just a minute , he came in to flnish for the Am-Ex. trophy. Drake Evans came over the jump for a second and Jack Jones took third. Homer Hyburger led the pack In the first two heats of the 200cc class to be . outdone in the Main by Bernie Tolottl. Tolottl kept all the way followed closely by Dave Getto. The many 250cc's were shown theway _ by Tim Bell when he took the lead away - from Bill Busey. Coming in a close third for the checkered flag were Bob Stauts and fourth John Perry. Leroy Kay led the 360' s in the first two heats but was aced-out by Ben Vincent and Randy Evans in the final. Thougb Kay missed out in the race, he was the wheeUe contest winner. The Open class was doing some real riding with Butch Harvey barely ahead. Fred Rogers slipped around Dick Hammesfahr to get a second. Putt1ng on a good show was the Open Am-Ex. riders. John Monticelll saved his energy for the Main to stay just out of the reach of John Cunningham. The people in the stands went wild as these two diced It UP In the Sturn. The Powder Puff race was won by Sherry Erwin 'who took the lead away from Mary Ann Woodward, Both girls took home their first trophies. The next race for the Oasis Scramblers' will be June 20, and all races this year will be night TTs. (Results on page 31) • • J.N. Roberts sticks F.f Plus In his Husky. B.cause It boosts power. Increases gas mileage. Adds RPM's on top. J.N. should know. Using FE PLUS, h. won the Ch.rry Creek Hareand Hound, one of the toughest cross country races In the U.S. 400 start.d•••S finished and J.N. came out 111 top with FE PLUS. FE PLUS gives the same added power and reliability to any bike. AI Baker rode his Yamaha 2S0 Twin with FE PLUS to victory at Ascot 's Novice Main. After taking lst In the 2S0 and under class at the Mint 400 and 6th overall using FE PLUS•••Baker won't ride without It. Mike Patrick, FE PLUS and Yamaha win again at the Victors' Hare and Hound. FE PLUS consistently delivers dependability and performance that h.lps Patrick win the big ones. No matter what kind of blk. you rld••••FE PLUS d.llvers winning performance. Sure, it's sold only by Yamaha - by some 1500 local Yamaha dealers. But it works just as good in any bike. Husky. Harley. Honda. Hodaka. Bultaco. Triumph. Suzuki. Kawasaki. BSA. BMW. Montesa. You name it. Whether you've got a 2-stroke or a 4 ·stroke, FE Plus oils do the job. Ask any of the big names like these guys. Coppage, Roberts, Hummer, Gulbransen, Baker, Larsson, Patrick, Bowers, Mashburn. They all use FE Plus . YAMAHA • • FE Plus. Sold exclusively by your local Yamaha dealer. A product of Sco/Mar Enterprises, lnc., Encino, Calif. 9131E IT'S A BEITER MACHINE