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- West Team Goes East o ~ C\l e, Agostini And Gould Split French G.P. Rod Gould scored his first Grand Prix victory in a drama packed 250cc race in the second world championship round French GP on the 2.7 mlle Bugattl ctrcult at Le Mans. First round winnerandre1gn1ngchampion Kel Carruthers falled to score after fall1ng, without serious injury, and Santiago Herrero joined Gould in the points scoring with a second place on his Ossa despite a 12th lap tumble. In the 500cc class Giacomo Agostinl continued on his w1nn1ng way after giving way to fellow ltallans Alberto Pagani and Angelo Bergamonti- on an incredibly rapid 382 works Aermacci - a tow in the opening laps. A planned ltallan rider domination of the 500cc race was ruined by New Zealander Ginger Molloy it was reported in the British weekly Motor Cycle News. Molloy stormed through to second place on his KawasaId-three after a slow start, After an early challenge from Horst Owesle, riding the Munch URS for the first time outside Germany, reigning champion Klaus Enders took the sidecar honors with Georg Auerbacber holding on to the top table position with a second place to add to his West German victory • . BSA's Banks Out For Benelli For Herrero Four Months West Coast Motocross Team Captain Jim Wilson (right) and Co-Captain Tim Hart will spearhead the expedition to Pepperell where the six chosen riders wi II meet the best from the East. After five exciting weeks of qualifying races International Racing Enterprises has assembled a team of West Coast motocross riders to challenge an East Coast team at Pepperell, Mass. on May 31. Captain Jim Wllson (Greeves) and Cocaptain Tim Hart (Montesa) wW team with John Rice (Ma1co), and John DeSoto (CZ), Jlm O'Neal (CZ) and Jlm West (AJS). wW be flying from L.A . International' at 11 p.m. on Friday, May 29th aboard TWA's fllght 11'74. Eastern riders wW be led into the fray by Barry Higgins of Inter-Am fame! but both Bob Thompson and "Super Bruce" McGuire are recovering from injuries and their starting ability is still in doubt. Other probable Eastern team riders include Bob Ismalof and Charlie Vincent. Husky rider Bllly Clements is also making the trip in the event the one of the other riders can't make the tour. The team's bikes and equipment have been trucked east already and the riders Following the meet at Pepperell on the 31st both teams wlll fly to Bay Mare in California for another match on June 7th. For eomplete bille information at VaJerian's, just eall (Z~3) It was reported in Motor Cycle News, the British weekly, that Santiago Herrero wlll be riding a 350 BeneW four in next month's TT. Herrero, who wW contest all th1s year's 250 Grands Prix on the works Ossa, went to Modena last week and tried the latest four from the BeneW factory. Although no officlal statement has been made by BeneW it seems that Herrero could be a temporary replacement for Ranzo Pasollnl who injured his foot when he crashed whlle learning the Nurburgring circult on a BeneW roadster. Kawasaki Service Sweepstakes KawasaId Motors Company has announced a six-month sweepstakes contest "to promote bdter, more knowledgeable service to KawasaId owners," according to Al Goslee, National Service Manager. . This unique contest, open to all KawasaId personnel, is actually a self-training course on a national level. And it has received enthusiastic supportfrom leading individuals and companies associated with racing throughout the country. As Mr. Goslee explained, on the 25th of each month, entrants wlll receive a questionnaire consisting of questions based on facts in the Kawasaki Sales Manual or service bulletins. Completed questionnaires must be sent to KMC not later than the 25th of the following month. KMC wW grade each questionnaire and return it with an answer sheet to each partfclpant, Monthly winners wlll be named.Andat the conclusion of the contest, 20 area winners wW receive a paid air trip to KawasaId Motors headquarters in Santa Ana, California, where they wlll be guests of KawasaId for two days. 475·454~* *This number also good. for serviee, parts, e~ele elothing, aeeessories, eredit and insuranee. . los Angeles, Califomia90064- Telephone: (213) 475-4541 Sales - Service - Accessories - Parts - Rivel1sChampion leathers HusaVARNA • JAWAlCZ· SUZUKI' PENTON ' MZ' MONTESA • ZUNDAPP · MINI-TRA ILS These f1nal1sts wW compete in a Trouble-Shooting Contest, with a "booby-trapped" machine, to determine the Grand National winner. Criteria wW be correct diagnosis, cure and time involved. Monthly winners wW receive trophies and jackets from Champion Sparkplugs. Buco helmets wlll also be given. Webco and other leading companies wW participate in monthly awards. And the Grand National winner wlll be presented with a brand new Ford pickup with a special contemporary style "Molly" paint Job, plus mag wheels and radials - personally donated by ParneW Jones. Mr. Goslee added: "This contest is designed to insure customer satisfaction, more business and more profits for every KawasaId dealer." For further information, contact: Mr. Al Goslee, National Service Manager, KawasaId Motors Corporation, 1062 Mc Gaw Avenue, SantaAna, California 92705. (714) 540-9980. MOTORCYCLE TRAILERS Full bodY pan for complete protection Perfect balance for easy towlnl Capable of carrylnl snowmobile Standard 14 Inch wheels Non·skld walkways AII-st. I unit body THREE·Z·LOAO. INC. 753 Channe I st. San Pedro. Ca. 90731 "'--BARNEY TILLMAN '5-"'" Sporf Cenr:-:f;..;;.e_'- -___..--1 "I" ~llllllll fea turin, t.is wee' oo~"~!,~~~,,~!~~~~t". John Banks, BSA motocross rider, . twice runner-up in the 500Cc world championship and twice British 500cc champion wlll have an operation to his right knee. The operation wW put Banks out of competition for four months, it was stated in the British weekly Motor Cycle News. He was injured after w1nn1ng the first round of the current British 500cc title series which wW necessitate a muscle transplant. Tf H SPECIAL DUNSTALL DECIBEL SILENCERS ...Instant horsepower for ONLY 544.00 a pair. r"jj) Commando ~f(".. Maie it easy on yo.nell - TAKET EIS H OLASTICS UPER·RIDE open monday through saturday 6021 Whinier Blvd. E. Los Angeles, Cal. (213) 123-3523