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Around the turn it was M. Hoffman in the lead of the.125cc Ex·lnt. followed by class winner Jim Beauchamp (126) on the outside. J. Boldt (66) finished fourth overall, two
slots behind J. Rossi (BN) and one behind M. Davis (456).
By Ron Szilagyi
DeBenedetti (Maico) and Gary Harris
(Husky). Pat set a terribly fast pace but
CARLSBAD, CALIF., Oct. 4, 1970 Gary was right on his rear wheel waiting
The average age at a motocross must be
for a mistake. Around they went, far
quite low, judging by the large turnout
ahead at the rest, and then Gary spun
out. Gary was up in a flash but Pat was
of 125 and 250 Jrs. Racing is expensive.
gone.
Money is needed to replace parts, for
The second moto found Pat leading
gas, transportation, entry fees, and
off the line, but a close second was Bill
clothing, to mention only a few of the
Clements on a Husk,y. Gary and Mike
expenses. Some of the young riders are
were 3rd and 4th. Bill pushed Pat lap
lucky enough to be sponsored. For the
after lap and finally found a hole. Once
others the CMC has a plan. They have
in the lead, Bill widened the gap to a
approached some local dealers, (and
win. Pat was a comfortahle second and
plan to talk to others,) and have
third was Gary Harris.
acquired a discount for the riders, which
Pat again took the lead in the final
will be granted upon presentation of a
500 Sr. moto needing only a third to
CMC competition card. This discount
will cover everything from motorcycles
win overall. Gary Harris (Husk y) soon
took over the lead, Pat easing off a bit.
to parts and accessories. Formal lists
Mike Cram (Maico) held Bill Clements
will be mailed to members.
With smog and fog left behind, the
(Husky) at bay long enough to put him
riders looked forward to some dust. The
back out of contention. But Bill did
500 Expert-Intermediates made the
manage to catch Pat before the end, but
was. unable to pass.
loudest roar. Mike Cran (Maico) made a
valiant effort to hold back Pat
Bill Clements was far from throul(h.
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