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Amateur finish behind class winner Joe Edward on a Husky. . In this age of disappearing riding ground, it's a real comfort to know that runs like the Polka Dots classic is apt to be around for a while. Most of the land that is used for the course belongs to John Schaad, a bike enthusiast who operates Schaads Resort in Wilseyville. On the next weekend that you feel like hunting or fishing instead of biking, pay him a visit. (Results on page 20) PROS RACE MOO PLACE DEC., 12 Professional American Motorcycle Association moto.rcycle racing returns to the San Francisco Cow Palace on Saturday night, Dec. 12th. Bob Barkhimer Associates and John Soares have booked-in th e pro riders for I/IO-mile concrcte oval on the floor of the famous building. Heading the list of over 100 entries are defending indoor champion Mark Brelsford, top riders including the nation's second-ran ked rider Jim Rice and his BSA and fourth ranked Don Castro on' a Triumph. Other threats come from the Amateur ranks in th~ forms of Bill Morgan and Alan Kenyon. Morgan currently leads the San Jose indoor series point standings. Racing will begin at 8: 15 p.m. following the 6 o'clock practice and ,warm-up sessions of Expert, Amateur and Novice riders. Other race dates are currently under negotiation with the dates of Jan. 2 and Feb. 26 already accepted. - TURLOCK S.T. M 8. :. o .... By Loretta Davidsoll '" TURLOCK, CALIF., Nov. 22, 1970 The last race of the season here, found 86 riders competing for top honors. In the 250 Expert Main, Bill Budde, Mike Robinson, Ray Huff, Harry Dring and Jeff Davidson treated the crowd to a sigh t very seldom wi tnessed. The entire eigh t laps were rode wheel to wheel as these five pulled at least one half lap ahead of the rest of the field finishing in that order. As usual, the 250 and 125 Novice classes were the largest with Steve Runnels showing the way around the track to Jeff Pacheco, who held off Denny Simms in the 250's. The 125's found Sreve Langston jumping into the lead, never letting go, as Steve Hollingsworth and Jimmie Wright held a hotly contested battle of their own for second and third honors. Skip Aksland riding his second race, did an outstanding job winning the 100 Novice. Fighting his way through the pack to ace out Rod Halstead and David Nelson who had to settle for second and third. (Results on page 20) "'. g o ~ w Z W ..J tJ > tJ Wa,lo San Jose The last SUlulcis and the last Kawasalcis use ... " Bilees in Cal. California has registered more than 525,000 motorcycles thus far this year, only 4.02 percent of the entire registration of motor vehicles. A third of that total is from Los Angeles County. I • ·.~ ••••••••••••••••••• i •••• iN STOCKTON l * PENTON - cz HUSQVARNA It malces Yamahas go better tool "~A/~ ~ LaJd" . power booster really worlcs . . Coleman's.- 1545 E. Miner Stockton. Ca. 95205 ph. (209) 466-5872 SAN JOSE, CALIF., Nov. 28,1970Bill Morgan went right up the ranks toni!tlt winning his heat,semi and later the Main in short track action. The victory increases Morgan's lead over trre rest of the pack in series points. Morgan has won the Main Event three times, Wheeler Gresham twice and several others once. Mark Brelsford finished second after winning his heat and semi. Photos by John Ramos. (Results on page 20.) I.Itaco fl'.'eel ,.IIer Fits all alnenf lII'odllction Blilacos excepi Sberpa 111I-$&.95 Cal. ras. Mid ~ ule. tax. C & II SPECIALTIES - P.O. Box 717 1I000000ain VIew, California 94040 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Castrol GP Orange County International Nov 22 Production Machines 1st: Bill Manley (NORTON 2nd: George Kerker (NORTON) 3rt!: John McGillivray (NORTON 4th: Jack Simmons (NORTON) 5th: Hurley Wilvert (HONDA) 6th: Reg Pridmore (NORTON) 7th: Steve McLaughlin (HONDA) 8th: Ken Smith (HONDA) 9th: Wade Killen (HONA) 10th: Larry Fielder (HONDA) Sidecar Class 1st: Reg Pridmore (750 NORTON) Ernie Ceasar Congratulations - The Norton. Gang and Reg Pridmore