Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1970's

NICHOLAS REPEATS AT ASCOT GARDENA, CALIF., Oct. 2, 1970 You might say that Jody Nicholas flipped his lid and Jimmy Odom had a loose nut in the Ascot half·mile last Friday at Ascot. Jody led all the way but was vigorously waving at referee Chub Kellam to stop the race with more than five laps still to run_ Odom came from a many lap battle with Mel Lacher to move into second and try and take the lead before dropping back in the final laps for second. What started it all was a freak rain shower just before the opening of the racing activities. The track then had to be dried out which caused a delay in the time schedule. Nicholas then defeated Odom while Lloyd Houchins was turning back Lacher. The wet track was obviously giving the riders problems but no falls occurrred. Then Lacher came on, riding his new Norton for only the second time, to hold off Nicholas at the line in one of the closest trophy dash finishes this year. It was Mel's third dash decision of the season. Lacher, still looking for his first main event win of the year, went into the final still trying to solve the problem. Nicholas was off fast and in front. Lacher was right behind and Odom, who had been all over the track in the heat race, was smoothing out and catching the front two. Jimmy and his Triumph caught and passed Lacher for second on the ninth lap and was eating up ground fast on the front running Nicholas with five laps yet to go. Nicholas, still leading, started pointing skyward to the officials every time he completed a lap. Everybody looked up but could see or feel nothing. Odom was ready to try for the lead when suddenly he lost many bike lengths for as yet some unknown reason. After the race, and the frrst win for Jody in three weeks, it was found that the Allison Norton had lost the oil cover cap that finds the oil tank mounted inside the frame tube. What J ody thought was rain was actually oil, oil that was all over the rider, helmet and face shjeld at the end of the race. So much in fact that Nicholas had to be washed down wi th gasoline after the race. And what about Odom? Well the nut thilt holds the rear axle in place came off and the wheel started doing things that should not happen while turning left at better than 70 per. At the finish the axle was sticking out, far out to one side. Another lap or two and Odom would have been minus a rear wheel! Lacher, who is noted for not being the fastest rider in the late laps, hung on for third with Houchins nipping Dave Smith at the fmish line for fourth. Nutty Odom and OiIey Nicholas will both return for' the fmal night half mile of the season this Friday rught. Chuck Hart, an Amateur who has been trying to put it all together all season on many different racing bikes, finally found the combination and out-raced Freddie Edwards to the fmish line. Hart, on the AI Godin BSA, led the frrst three before Edwards and his Pitone Triumph took it away. The two then dueled until lap eight when Hart zoomed back in front to hold the final two laps. Wayne Hosaka, also on a BSA, came from the back to edge Stan Rogers, Kawasaki, on the final lap for third place. I t looked like it was not goinl to happen, but it fmally did. Some Novice rider, any novice rider, fmally beat both Gary Scott and Kenny Roberts fair ~nd square. No engine troubles for either, nonear crashes and no luck-ins for assistance. The rider was Loyal Pf:nn, the previous week's winner who went on for the win after Scott and Roberts both went out with engine problems. This time however, the spark was there with Penn never looking smoother, or more determined. Scott won his 17th straight heat race, Roberts won his heat race, Penn won his heat race. In the final it was Scott in front, Penn right behind and Roberts having troubles holding third. Penn and his T & 0 Yamaha nearly had the lead from Scott at the end of the fourth lap but was indeed in front at the end of five. Scott tried to regain the lead the rest of the way but settled for second. It was the first time this year that either Gary or Ken has been beaten in a half mile event when both were around at the finish and the engines running. This coming Friday night finds all of the Californians returning from the nationals. The 1970 national circuit has been completed. It will also be the final night half mile of the year. The fmal Ascot oval race will be the annual state championship event to be held in the daytime, later in the year. (Results on page 22) OCT. IS moto ross C OF ALL TH~ EXCELL ENT TWO-CYCLE OILS ON THE MARKET -WHY USE T-C ' ; 4····t·· .'• P.V " ~ $3000 .~," . . ~t purse One of the two prime functions of oil in the two stroke is to lubricate the bearings and other friction generating surfaces such as the piston and cylinder wall. The second prime function is just as critical as lubrication, and that is to COOL THE ENGINE PARTS. THIS COOLING IS DONE ALMOST ENTIRELY BY THE OIL. as gasoline has minimal cooling qualities. Since T -e is used in richer_ ratios, lubrication is greatly increased and the engine runs much cooler. We are now able to enjoy a THI RD FUNCTION-as T-e is used in richer ratios-T·C is acting as a piston seal giving us a tremendous increase in compression. Common practice of present mom-cross winners is to replace the carburetor jet with a jet of approximately two sizes larger and using a Gas-T -e ratio of 8 to 1. Other lubricants, when used in heavier ratios. reduce the energy-quality of gasoline. This can be experienced by running a ~il mixture in your automobile. Due to the quietness of the exhaust system you can hear the pinging tnd feel the loss of power. THI S DOES NOT HAPPEN WITH T-e BECAUSE T-C DOES NOT INHIBIT THE COMBUSTION OF GASOLINE AT ALL. ,. ...~·'A' .......... race 1 PM/Practice Oct. 178-5. Cash paid in both pro and sportsman classes Pro entry fee - $15.00 S ortsman: $7.50 Name Address includes .,..- City Type of cycle Size: 'Circle one" Class - Pro: 125 Sportsman: Signature Age· S t a t e - - - - - - Zip ...c:... 250 125 500 250 Date NWKA Atwood, Kansas 67730 Info: (913) 626·3024 _ _ NO CARBON T-C is a pure chemical lubricant which burns absolutely clean because T-C contains no carbon forming oils such as Castor or petroleum oiL Excessive carbOn build-up acts like a sponge to absorb both the fuel mixture when cold and soak up heat and increase engine temperature when hot. SO WHY USE T-C?? -BETTER RELIABILITY -MORE POWER-RUNS COOLER 500 If under 21 you must have parent or guardian sign. We are not responsible for accidents or injury to machine or rider. MAIL TO: _ _ _ FOR MORE INFORM A nON ... 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