Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1970's

Spee"wa, (Continued from Page 24) Eas'-Wes' Battle _ In the special Feature match race, it going to be close between Nutter and was Sonny Nutter against Larry He1nselman, both members of the Great Bear Gary Fishburn for second place. They were on their feet as Sonny made his charge, but Fishburn was able to just hold the second position by inches as Nutter had to settle for third. In the line-uP for the Scratch Main event, it was a team event as Sonny Nutter and Larry He1nselman were there representing the Great BearRclngTeam while Bill Cody was carrying the USA Racing Team standard by himself. Into the first corner, it was Nutter and He1nselman, with Cody going wide into the corner and setting uP for his charge coming out, and what a charge it was. The fans leaped to their feet when Bill accelerated past Sonny and Larry to take the lead. Cody was riding flawlessly as he stretched his lead more and more each lap and it was apparent that Sonny wasn't going to be able to catch him. Sonny was able to keep ahead of teammate Heinselman to the checkered flag with Larry Shaw taking fourth. Although it was a Holiday weekend, many of the fans had delayed their trips for the weekend to take in the races and they weren't disappointed as the riders put on some of the best racing of the season. (Results on page 22) Racing Team. As these feature races are only two laps, it is very important to get into the corner first. That is just what Nutter did as Larry tried to get him on the outside and as he put the power to it, he slid too wide. The ground he lost was just too much to make uP as Sonny took the win. The second division Main was toPped by two riders that will bear watching in the future as they are both adapting to speedway very well. Taking home top honors and a new Champion Helmet was Jimmy Raymond who won the Handicap Main a cOuPle of weeks ago at the Lancaster speedway. Second spot went to Taom Warren who was making his debut at speedway racing and who was the cause of much controversy in his heat race. It seems that in the Second division racing, there is more riders than machines and as a result, a machine is often ridden by more than one rider. To help these newcomers get started, the Pit Stewart will often change riders around in these races so that two riders on the same machine will be in difterent heats. Tom was originally slated for the second heat, but was changed to the third heat, but when the second heat came to the line, Warren was lined uP and ready to go. Before it was noticed, the race started and Tom proceeded to take over the lead and win it. The Referee promptly disqua11f1ed him for being in the wrong race, but upon checking with the Pit Stewart, it was found that when the change was made, everybody wasnotlf1ed but Tom The Referee had no choice but to reverse his C1ecision and grant Tom the win and move him into the Main Event. The Handicap Main was a battle all the way for Cody as he had to work his way through the pack to take the lead with only one lap to go. It was Gary Fishburn leading brother John as Cody moved uP on them with Sonny Nutter right behind him. Bill was able to getunderneathboth Gary and John to take the lead; Sonny found the way past John with Terry Graham taking advantage of the occasion by passing John also. As the run for the ftnish line started, the crowd knew it was Ilea"ing Na,'I. John and passed him with several laps "to go. DeSoto clung to the Easterner's rear wheel and on the last lap Lamppuf1gured he could boost his team's chances if he could hold uP John long enough to get Makinen and Vincent by him. John was having none of it and when Lamppu walted for him, John put on an out-to-thewall effort and nipped past him in the last 20 feet. Higgins' gas tank had come adrift and both the fuel line and breather hose pulled loose. That kept Higgins detuned but everyone counts in a team race, so he did what he could from two laps behind. Tim Hart seized at the back of the course and pushed across to fl:n1sh. Jim West had consistent finishes in all three races about halfway through the pack. But somewhere along the way the East picked uP one more point and won the meeting. The teams seem to be closely matched. A one point dlfference in the score attests to that. Pepperell was a very fast course f1l1ed with big holes and flying stones. During Saturday's practice the concensus of all the riders was that. it was about the most dangerous course they had ever (Continued [com Page 3) for him when he was in the pack. But when he got the lead he really motored' away. On the nlth lap, George Longabaugh got at! the groove and fell. Rayborn's engine blew, and on the 12th lap, BUIy Floyd lost it coming off the second turn, hitting the wall and blocking the groove. The off1cials stopped the race and Floyd ~ taken to the hospital (A Monday morning check with AMA headquarters in Worthington, Ohio, revealed Floyd to be doing "all right", although no seemed sure as to the extent of his injuries). A discussion took place between the riders and off1c1als concerning the restart. This year, when a race is stopped, there is a FIy1ng re-start, with the riders in single f11e, sllPPQsedIy with the _ interval they had when the race was stoPPed. " ""o :l' (Continued [rom Page 17) ' The discussion centered around the interval, as Jim Rice wanted to be sure that he maIntained his one-half lap margin. The discussion' must have worked, as the re-start went off without a hitch. Rice really didn't need his interval, as he took off like a plane full of Cuban hijackers running from the F .B,I. Palmgren kept his second spot, Dick ManIl, who had worked into 'third before the crash, had to be satlsf1ed with Show money. ManIl added 13 points to his point lead and now has 245 to Rice's 214. Aldana is now third with 205. In fourth is Gene Romero with 166, who is feeling the heat from Don Castro with 148. (Results on page 22) raced on. ~ For Sunday's race several changes were made and some of the fenced off CI) corners were opened uP. It could be said that the Californians ~ won all the battles but lost the war. [;zJ West team members won all three motos. -J Wilson won the f1rst race with DeSoto W second and John won the next two. Strong scoring down in the ranks tipped the scales for the East. Endurance made a dlfference too. After being best Eastern scorer in all three 15 minute motos Peter Lamppu went on to ride two more 30 minute races to win the 500 ElCPert professional class. Other Eastern team riders were in the money here and Mike Chamberlain picked uP an eighth place and a few bucks to help compensate for driving that rattling truck back andforth across the 'States filled with motocross bikes. Big money winner of the day was Bill Clements who came to Pepperell first team alternate but didn't get to ride in the team race. Bill worked his wayuP steadily throughout two grueling 30 minute motos to take home third 250 E:xpert which was worth over $100. That's pretty good money for motocross racing but 6000 miles is a long way to travel for it. Bay Mare is a lot closer to home and this Sunday all the same team riders will be there. " (Results on page 22) = G as LIGHTWEIGHT ALLOY LOADING RAMP FOR MOTORCYCLES VENICE, CALIF. _ Just in time for the spring and Summer season, Webco Inc. of Venice, Calif. announced their new alloy motorcycle loading ramp that is offered to motorcyclists through a network of Webco dealers throughout the United States and Canada. The loading ramp is capable of withstanding weights ranging from llghtweight tra11 bikes uP to big twins. It comes equipped with a "liP" that willf1t most pick-uP trucks, station wagons or vans, and has "non-skid" tape attached to the surface of the ramp. Carrying a Webco part number of #1013, the loading ramp sells at Webco parts dealers for $15.95 • .------------------------.I I II MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN MOTOCROSS I High Sierra Moto~CyCle ClUb presents their annual I I I I I I I I I I I I I . _,. I . _I . JUNE 20&21 • r--------.-----------------------------, June 20 Jr. & Sr. 0-125 J~. 126-250 June 21 Sr. 126-250 Jr. & Sr. 251-0PEN FACIUTIES: Campgrounds within Write or Call: 17 mil., mot.ls within 4 miles. For accommodations Sponsored by Mammoth Reservation service P.O. Box 217' Malllftoth Lakes r Ca. 93546 114-934-2522 Food .nd beveraps at track, also more clean restrooms. Cours. - loam soli, sand pit, water Tires - knobbles Numb.r will be assigned with a ,.turn acknowledgement of yoII' .ntry Elevation 8,000 ft. be sure to bring JETS Mandatory Tech Inspectl... Ambulances In attendance PRIZES: Jr. Div. Bigger and Better TIWphies Sr. Div. 250 and Open 1st. ~... 125 . 1st. $211.. AI. jackets to each class wi.er ia ... ~,., also clUb panicin"tion ... ___ • ~ .·JI be made at 1be - sw.... 1.... If __ .... .11 s racrng. EJlTay FEE: Jr. 55.00 Sr. SIO.OO and If any ani'" spac. Post 525.00 Spactators $1.00 donation, chi hlren under 12 free wltll .. adutt. _ _ _ _- - - _ St,..t _ City - - - - - - - - - - - - - Stat. - - - - - - - - - - - - - Age Div. (circle one) JR. SR. Make of Machin. - - - - - - - - - - cc - - - - - Class _ Club PRACTICE: Jun. 19 Friday 1 to 4 p.m., Jun. 20 & 21 Sat. & Sun. 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Riders meeting at 8:40 both Sat. & Sun. First heat goes off at 9:00 a.m. both days. No powd.r puff, girls will ride with the gll)'s. . I I I This Year featuring a $2,000.00 Purse Limited entry in all classes. Mail entry opens May 16, and closes June 6. Mail entries to: High Sierra Motorcycle Club Postmark date delennines entry. No early postmarks accepted. P.O. Box 482 _ M a m m o t h Lakes, Ca. 93546 Limed fr~ US 395· North from Tom's Place, South from June Lake Jet., both tumrng at Malllftoth Lakes Jct.-Devils Postpile tum-off. Name CLASSES: . ~ I I I I I Under the rules set forth by the High Sierra Motorcycle Club. I hereby agree to conform to and comply with rules governing ibis c...t.st, and I furth.r agree to hold blameless the High Sierra Motorcycle ClUb, their respective officials, servant\,agents,lessees, local management. entrants. track own.rs, property owners, and first aid attendants for any ioss or Injury to myself or property, In which I may become Involv.d by reason of participation in this event. I do also agree to assume whole responsibility for any personal or property damage which I may initiate and 'or Incur. My signature on this entry blank, certifies that I have read this form in its entirety and that I agree to all of the .bon. Si"nature of entrant • --------- STATEMENT OF NOTARY (Required for riders undor 21) I being of legal age, do hereby certify that I am the-:--:-:.,-r I , a minor. i further I sa~th that I hereby give m!.consent fOf'said I minor to co..,ete 1-.....ttIts 111gb Sierra Molorcjlcle Club inc••v...., I IIereby releasing III. HicJl Sl.ra IIIliI.rc,. .. I Cillb property owners, alld .y otller person IlIvolved with putting OD tills ...nt, r. an, I allll all liabilities. This statem.tt valid lIIltif " J_.y 1, 1971. , Dac. ibis day of 1970 I I _ STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF On • before me. the undersigned. a Notary Public in and for said County and State. personally appeared known to me to be the person whose name ; ~ subscribed to the within instrum.nt and ac. knowledged that _ .xecut.d Ibe sa... IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I __ .......ntoset my hand and affixed my offlc~r seal the day and ~ar in the c.tiflcat. first alIove written. I Notary Public in and for 1 SI~nah.. said County and Stale . ~-------------------------------------~

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