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Knievel To Jum.p In L.B. Final dates at two locations have been set for Evel Knievel to perform. Presently he is with Harley-Davidson of Long Beach., California, preparing for his first jump. After a week in Milwaukee to complete the painting on his-new tractor-trailer unit, do a TV appearance, and get a factory check-up on his three complete XR-750 Sportster machines, Knievel began his tour around the country. The following dates and locations are confirmed. Additional jump dates will be announced when final. Lion's Drag Strip, Long Beach, California, December 12 (Saturday). Houston Astrodome, Houston, Texas, January 8 & 9 (Friday & Saturday). ~ Cl ~ w Z Trail Cham.p A Novice ADELANTO, CALIF., Dec. 6, 1970 - The California Trailbike Championship (not to be confused with the AMA contest of the same name) was won by Rich Durrand on a Hodaka. Apparently there were not enough entries to hold an Expert race so the championship is currently held by a novice. Congratualations Rich! Two events were run, a Beginner's race and a Novice race. The Beginners raced over a mild 5-mile cours.e for a total of 6 laps. The Novices raced over a somewhat rougher, but still easy, 8-mile course. They went for six laps also. Promoter Ron Vincellette said that the courses were intentionally held on the easy side so as not to discourage the beginning racers that they were hoping to attract. There were lots of whoop-de-doos and some deep sand, but no rocks and no real hills. The beginner's class attracted some 60 riders and was won by J. Weiland on a Hodaka. Second place winner, Carl Jacobi, collected two trophies because he was also the first fmisher who was under sixteen. First rider over 40 also got some hardware and this one went to George Spidell. In a splendiforous display of male chauvinism, a trophy was awarded to the first girl to finish ... Patty Clagg picked up this one. Is Patty a beginner? The Novice class had fewer riders, about 40, and Rich Durrant was the overall winner. Second and again first under 16 was Dean ·Modesett. First over 40 in an unspectacular 12th place' overall was David Turk. R.V. Enterprises plans to hold several races in the future and to continue its policy of catering to beginners and novices. Laguna To Baker, Brown CALEXICO, MEXICO, Dec. 5-6, 1970 - Husky 250cc teammates Lewis Baker and Terry Brown won the overall and sweepstakes award in the Laguna 200 Mile race this weekend. Baker and Brown's combined time was 7:13:10 over the 224-mile course which was more than 20 minutes faster than the first place two-wheel driven vehicle of Don Guth,7:35:48. First four-wheel drive was two Ensenada residents Jaime Xicotencatl and Guillermo Granados. Of note was the performance of I3-year-old Larry Roeseler of San Bernardino, son of Jim Roseler, stock car racer. Young Larry rode both laps of the .race and finished a creditable 4:50 behind Baker/Brown. The races are promoted by the Baja Racing Association to draw tourist trade from the United States. The next set of races will be on Feb. 7-8. W ..J U >U Announcing The Yamaha Silver Cup Race Catalina Mini Race On After receiving a dozen inquiries to the first mention of the mini-bike race to Catalina, ranging from Racecrafters International to the Philco-Ford Aero-Neutronic Division, the r~ce is definitely on. Co-promoters Cycle News and Pacific Coast Honda have set the date for the first weekend in May, 1971, to coincide with the 12th anniversav "fthe.last Catalina Grand Prix. . Pat Grutch,' Captain of the Los Angeles Harbor Patrol thought we were kidding, but says "If you are serious, l'lI help". We are. No boat licenses will be required. The only pending matter is Coast Guard approval of channel conditions for the day of the race. The Coast Guard Auxiliary will provide patrol boats for the safety of spectators and participants. Entry fee for participants has been set at $100 to discourage irresponsible entries. All entry fees, plus $500 donated by the promoters will be awarded as prize money to the winners. Rules are simple: All entries must be originally production minibike engine and frame (mini-bike being defined as a 2-wheel motor vehicle having 45" or less wheelbase). Entries must be able to operate on land as well as water, and must be driven by one mini-bike engine. All engines will be silencer-equipped. All entries must pass technical inspection for capability of operating safely on land and water, and all riders must wear fl.otation vests. Entries may be obtained by writing to Race Director Tom Cosgrove, Care of Pacific Coast Honda, 2073 W. Pacific Coast Hwy., Lomita, Calif. Cosgrove has promised Cycle News that he will not chum for sharks on the day of the race. AMA Lim.its Nationals The AMA Exe,cutive Board, meeting this past we,ekend, deleted seven national championships from the professional racing shcedule. This puts the number of 1971 nationals at 24, down from the unprecedented high of 31 tentatively scheduled by the Competition Congress. New national number regulations were also approved by the Board whereby the numbers 1 through 99 will be awarded in order to the riders scoring national points in the previous season_ As there were only 95 riders who scored points last season, the numbers 96, 97, 98 and 99 will not be issued in 1971. For reasons of superstition, the number 13 will, not be issued, either. National numbered riders will also be required to wear their names on the back of their riding leathers. Ascot Winds It Up Ascot Park closes out its 1970 motorcycle racing season in strong fashion the next two weekends with California's state championships in both IT and Half Mile racing. This Sunday, the top nine riders (with the possible exception of Dick Mann) from the AMA National Points Standings will compete in the IT championships on a new course laid from the advice of Gene Romero, Dave Aldana and Eddie Mulder. Gates will open at 11 :45 with time trials beginning at noon. The racing begins at 1 :30. ,Admission is $3.50. The following Sunday, Dec. 20, has the same top AMA stars returning for a 20-lap Half Mile to determine tl:>e state's best Novice, Amateur and Expert. Included with the top Experts will be Amateur John Hateley and Novice Kenny Roberts. The times and admission charge will be the same. Here's Our Chance! California motorcyclists who want the state to establish mechanical parks (off-road riding areas) in recreational areas have a terrific opportunity to realize that dream. The California Recreational Trails Committee is a group appointed by the Governor to recommend recreational needs. Until recently, the membership of this seven-man board has been comprised of hikers and horsemen. A vacancy now exists and the new appointee will be a representative of recreational vehicles. The representative must be from South California,. We can put a motorcyclist on that Committee if each of us will write a simple letter to the Governor requesting that he appoint Mr. Richard M. Brown of Sylmar, Calif. Besides being a motorcycling buff, Dick is a practicing attorney and the type of person who will rapidly gain the mutual respect of his fellow committee members. Write to Governor Ronald Reagan, State Capitol Building, Sacramento, Ca. 95814, and ask him to appoint Mr. Richard M. Brown to the California Recreational Trails Committee. ~~ ...._". ILl> '" 1m..." JF~~~~~ Saturday Evening, December 19 Long Beach, Cqlifornia Arena Following the success of the Yamaha Gold Cup Race • last July at Ascot Park, Yamaha is proud to sponsor The Yamaha Silver Cup Race on the concrete indoor track at Long Beach Arena. You'll see 125cc Sportsmen and 250cc Class Criders competing ,for top prizes. For the Professionals, $2500 guaranteed, with $1000 minimum going to the winner of the 250cc Final. There'll also be a special race. Spectators will be invited to fill out coupons, which will be put in a box. Ten names will be drawn and each assigned to a Professional rider, who will race six laps on the'new Yamaha MiniEnduro. If your name is held by the winner of this race, you take home the new Yamaha Mini-Enduro! It will be an evening of good fun, good racing, a few surprises, and perhaps YOU may win a new Yamaha Mini-Enduro! YAMAHA 0 It's a better machine