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Riders tackle the notorious sandy whoop-de-doos at Poso Park Sunday. KERN COUNTY CLUB HOLDS POSO PARK MI by Jack Light POSO PARK, CALIF., June 14, 1970Carnival atmosphere prevailed with the rwmtng of the Kern County Tra1lb1aZers Poso Park Moto-Cross. The course, as always was prepared to perfection. 198 riders signed uP to try their skills on this challenging course, all classes were fUled to overflowing capacity, running some classes In two divisions. The days events started with the 100 Jr. class, with Bob Kvammen collecting Yamaha, after experiencing tough hick two firsts and one second on his newHon- In the first Moto, came back real strong da Mota-Sport. The Fuller brothers . to take a second and a first, for a second overall, with John Wa.1gamuth, from Lancaster made It a family affalr. with Henry riding his Bultaco In ahead Sachs, taldng a soUd tbird. Mike Illlvid and his Sachs made a clean sweep of of brother Russell on his Yama.ha, with another Yamaha ridden by Tom Sanders all three Motos, with Carmon Mlnder, American Eagle, with Illlvid Kunkle makcollecting tbird place gold In the 125 Jr. Divls10n I. Roo Reynolds tooled his Pening uP the first three front runners In the 125 Sr. class. ton In fine style to take first spot In Division II, 125 Jr. Scott Garrabrant, The tightest racing of the day was between two C-Z motorcycles, ridden by Jack King, who won two first and one second, and Joe Cushaway In the 250 ok. I Division. The same pattern was followed In the 250 Jr. Division II, with a battle of Husqvarna bUces of WW1am DeIddDg and Raul Escamilla The 250 Sr. class was a real thing for C- Z motorcycles, the first four places were C-Z. 15 year old John Gross1n1 took all three motos. He is some sort of a "heart stopper" rider, comlng from' behlnd In eYery race to take the checkered. ':\'he Open Jr. produced some fine x:acing, with David wiutams, C- Z taking all three motos, followed by hard r1dlng Joel Kyne, Malco, and Robert Paxton, C-Z. The Open Sr. Class pitted together some real fine talent, and mach1nes that were prepared to take their riders exactly where they lntended to go. Bob Grossi rode h1s Husqvarna flawlesslY for 100 per cent average, three for three, never In any trouble from the first lap on. Ever colorful Mike Runyard, Montessa, ran behlnd Bob, as did Steve Benedict, Husky. (Results on page 22) Grossi Tops At Santa Maria SANTA MARIA SPEEDWAY, June 6thBob Grossi visiting the track for a second time from Santa Cruz OIl a Husky took first place In 2 events. First wln was Grossi In the 360 Expert class on his Husky with second place man John D1eu, also on a Husky. GrossI's secood big wln came In the 250 Expert class. Dennis Law gave him a rough time. Jack Ktng from Lompoc on a 250 C.Z. came In first In the 250 Novice class after a little rough luck In one moto. He was doing just great untu the third Mike Runyard, second place finisher in the SOOcc Expert class, takes a corner at the Kern County Trai Ibl azers Sunday motocross. ~~~rEXCITERS! (415) -It * * * * JOB SMITB * *... ~ : MOTORCYCLE PUTS ,. : .. GOODIES 'N' STUFF : It It JAWA-CZ.DEALER, 5 YEARS YOU CALL - WE SHIP MAIL ORDER 2512 Franklin t * .. Sacramento, (916) 452.2622. Calif. 51 fi818 .. .. .. If *• ~ COLISEUM CYCLE and ACCESSORY CO. MAIL ORDER ~ KAWASAKI ~ MOTORCYCLES 3958 E. 14TH ST. OAKLAND, CAL. (415) 514·5461- 5Q MiOI ~UL.T=C= G of FREMONT ~ 687-7742 AT flANI CIANE (415) 686-6814 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLE INSURANCE FOR SALE 581110NUIIENT BLVD.. CONCORD. CALIF. Sa Ie. - Service - Aeee•. " (415) 192-1949 37318 Fremont Blvd. at Peralta Fremont (Results on page 22) 'llEKERC'6lE' from U.S.A. West Coast Distributors OR~NGEVALE DISTRIBUTORS NYLON ANTI·FRICTION 9198 Greenback Lane Orangevale, California 95662 CABLES RACERS HEADQUARTERS FOR THE NEW FLEXERCABLE IE'IACf YOUI OLD fASHIOIED CAllES WITH THE ",EST IY101 AITl-fllCTlOI UIITS (Dealers Write For Inte. and Prices) PhOne: 916-988·4725 lift -a- e,cle • moto, he fell, dropped back and then came In eighth to come back to a well deserved first. Jeff Lltue from Santa Marla on a Savage came In second with Joe Cushaway In third. The 125 Novices saw sometastchanging action In all three motos. Jerry Johnsol) came In first on a Bultaco .with Ricky Long In second. The 100 Novices also showed changed positions throughout the three motos. It was a battle with John Caldwell, Scott Frisby and Doug Weis each coming In first OIl a Sachs, Honda and Hodaka. Overall It was Wels, Caldwell, and Frisby respectfully. The 125 Experts had a big battle going with Mike David on his Sacbs against Larry Greer on a borrowed Yamaha. ThIs time the Lompoc Slo Pokes were proud to say the races got don.e with trophies, etc. several hoUrs before the sun started to set PORTABLE CYCLE WORKSTAND $16.95 lllE IIANDLE DOES lllE LlFllNG 3 models available - use at home, hills, or shop - lIeavy steel con- struction-Build yourself plans $2.00 Gotelll Engl_rlng & IIIg. 1571 Heron Avenue 1(408) 245·5435 Sunnyvale, California 94087