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SUNNY V·ALLEY TT . Eagles By Virginia Copeland Series At Mid Point GRANTS PASS, ORE. May 3,1970- The sky was blue, the weather warm and the track in perfect condition, for the opening race at Sunny Valley Speedway. 122 riders were on hand to tryout the new oiled, 1/2 mile T.T. scrambles track, and anyone who has ever been to Sunny Valley Speedway will understand the thrill It gave the spectators and riders to s ee the dust free track. The program started at 1:00 p.m , with Boy Scout Troop #81 of Grants Pass presenting the flag before the Une- up of riders. ,.~. By Loreta Davidson [, LA GRANGE, CALIF. May 17, 1970- It was another beautiful day as the West Side Eagles M, C. held the second in a series of four scrambles. The next two will be held May 31 and June 14. There was a lot of action with few accidents. In the 100 Novice class, Charles Goodr ich, Modesto (Moto-Beta) led t1ie field all the way, but fell and missed the jump so he was penalized two positions, leaving It open for Ted Davidson, Hughson (Brldgestone) to go for a well earned first place. The 100 Amateur-Expert was a wheel to wheel battle between Kim Jorgenson, Stockton (Kawasaki) and Nell McDannald, Keyes (Moto- Beta) finishing in that order, with Expert Dennis Robinson, Modesto (Hodaka) pushing hard. The 125 Novice class was won by Larry Dunnigan, Modesto (Yamaha). Second place changed hands several times, with Doug Nelson (Bultaco) taking It. Once the field scattered, Jim Martin, riding a Kawasaki made the ride look easy and led the 175 Novice class to a first place win. In the 125-175-200 ,Amateur Main, Larry Ringler, Modesto rode his 125 Yamaha to an exciting Win. Joel Krick riding his first 250 race won a first place ,trophy riding an Ossa, while Jeff Davidson, who had mechanical problems took a third. The 250 Expert win was made to look easy by Dennis Hugh, Modesto on a , Yamaha, with second going to Del Silva on an American Eagle. It would appear that Ray Huff did an excellent job of teaching his son how to race. The 500 Novice was won by brothers • Larry and Jimmie Dunnigan, both from Modesto and both riding B.S.A.'s. The 650 Novice was a wheel to wheel battle all the way, with James Hayhurst HoUster finally taking first place with Tony Arnaz, taking second. It was Ray Huff, on a Yamaha, taking home the brass In the 500 Open Expert with "Jorgy" Jorgenson on a BSA coming in for second. (Results on page 31) * I .... 0 •• 6 •••••••••••·•••••••• 0 ••• iNSTOCKTON l PENTON - CZ HUSQVARNA Colem an's. 1545 E. Miner Stockton. Ca. 95205 ph. (209) 466-5872 - .0.,.,••••••••••,••••.• 99'0 ••• -- Then the first 100cc heat came to the Une and the races were under way. The big winner of the day turned out to be The Rogue River Kid, Mike Branam, sponsored by Yamaha Sports Center, when he ended UP with four trophies. But they weren't all easy wins for Mike. Mike didn 't get Into first place in his heat until the last lap. But then he crossed the line In front, which put him in the 100cc trophy dash, which he went on to win. The 100 "A" Main was a different ' By N.A. WUlIams CLACKAMAS, ORE . May 16, 1970 Wearing his number 128w on 200cc and 250cc Kawasakrs; : Gary Kapus collected ' the first wave of the checkered flag in two Trophy Dashes and two A Mains at the Sidewinders Sportsman Scrambles here Saturday night. The races were started late and a curfew prevented the 500 and Open classes from being able to finish their part of the program. 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Mike Branam got in the spot light again, as he walked off with both the 250cc trophy dash and "A" Main. Dwane Francisco of Medford and Tim Tepper of Shady Cove finished a close s econd ' and third. The Open, Class welcomed ba ck their star rider Bob Vaughn of Grants Pass, riding his faithful Triumph and sponsored by Fred Ford Cycle ShOP. And a star Bob proved to be , as he walked off with both the "A" Main and trophy dash. (Results on page 31) KAPUS CCLLECTS, BIG BORES CURTAILED ' TOM'S CYCLE CENTER - BSA, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Greeves, Mant.sa, Ossa, Moto-Beta. Full line of Montesa parts. 'Home of Good Guys." 1325 Galindo, Z ip 94520. Phone: (415) 689-6722. Hours open 9--6, 9-8 Wed. (415) 222-2044 FULL P ART ~ INVENTORY 4036 Dam Rd. El Sobrante, Calif. story. Peter Simonson of Grants Pass jumped to the lead, followed by Wes Word and Gene Schneider of Grants Pass. Gene, sponsored by Pollocks MarIna, passed Wes on the second lap and went after Peter, whom he overtook on the third lap. Gene got the checkered flag first ·to take home first place trophy leaving Mike Branam in second and Wes in third. The 200cc " A" Main saw Dale Hall Jr. of Grants Pass jump to the lead r ight off the line and hold It all the way; In the trophy da sh , Dan Es tremado of Goldhill zapped out Dale Hall Jr. and Don Ganoung to take home the trophy. The Kids Trophy dash has a ne w rider, J,ohn Schauble , of Shady Cove take home the trophy without much trouble. In the " A" Main, Frank Word of O'EBUT~ BULTACO OF FREMONT - Enduro Headquarters. Come In and have a cup , of coff8e. Bultaco, quality from top to bottom. Moto.Beta, Brohco, bold new breed of easy-to-tote Mini-Bike. Sales, Service, and Accessories. Motorcycle Insurance. (415) 792-7949 , 37318 Fremont Blvd. at Peralta In Fremont. CYCLE CENTER STORES #2 - 37422 Fremont Blvd. Phone: (415) SY 3-7311. Honda, Malco, Triumph. Motorcycle Insurance, Taco & Bonanza Mlnl·blke. 100% financing on approval of credit. 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