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. I I I 'I • , f I fJ',' . I •• ·M CMC ACTION .& Q. o .... a> N N ~ o ~ w Z W ..J () > () By Ron Szilagyi CARLSBAD, CALIF., Dec. 13, 1970 It has been said that motocross is a test of man and machine. But no matter how much preparation, either man or machine, a rno torcycle must be dependable and reliable.• This was quite apparent in the 250 Expert where the choice of the top 5 were all CZ. Mark Tripes heade;l the list by taking the overall win with two firsts and a second, three seconds behind Jim Cooke. In the first moto Tripes started dead last and mo ved past the entire field to take the win. Expert Pat DeBenedetti left them all behind on a newly acquired Penton (c/o Torsten H.) in the 125 Expert and Intermediate combo. Skip Porter (Bul) and Chuck Bouck on a super Carabella both made a bid against Pat but neither succeeded as lntermecIiates. Gary Harris (Hus) headed the 500 Expert slot. His old friend, Mark Blackwell (Hus), playfully followed for a while and then drove by. Less than a half lap later Blackwell's Husky seized and Harris unavoidably smonched him. N ow in the lead, Harris had a new YAMAHA ! problem - Pat DeBenedetti (Maico). Pat's clutch would not release, and as a consequence was fifth off the line. He wasted little time in catching up, and as Harris took the checker he was only a mere four feet behind. The second moto found Pat out front with Gary waiting for a hole. It appeared and he immediately occupied it to take over the lead. On and on they went, faster and faster until Harris made a mistake and DeBenedetti slipped by to take the win. Third place Jim Heath was 34 seconds behind. The third moto was a repeat of the second with Pat leading till half-a-lap from the end where he (tired from five prior motos and an ailing clutch) finally fell to Harris. This gave Gary two fll'sts and a second to Pat's two seconds and a first and a 100 point win. Jim McDonald (Kaw) handily won all three 100 Jr. motos. D. Buzza settled into two easy seconds and a second overall. Three Divisions of 250 and 125 Jrs., Experts and Intermediates, included 230 ride.rs and all enjoyed a beautiful day with a little mud on the side - all excellent ingredients for motocross. (Results on page 20) c fONTANA Yamaha-Sac.h's- 9008 Sierra Ave. Hodaka-Malco- Fontana Calif CZ Sales ,. parts - Service (714) 822-2252 Cycle News will be on vacation beginning December 22,1970 and returning January 6, 1971. ~~.~ ~~ Christmas WARREN WILSON MOTORS South or :"ordoll in ",'puht>d,., (·,.IiI. 9000 SEPULVEDA BLVD. Showcase ~~~ BARUM RADIAL Automobile tires, developed for highest European standards. Fits most American and imported automobiles. Strongest belts made of silk! Best quality for low price. Only $29.00 and up VIKING RACING GLOVES Made of fine goatskin. Full chrome treated. Reinforced new ripproof design. $9.95 VIKING RACING OIL New 2 cycle oil with detergent action that provides an entirely new high performance level for all 2 cycle engines. $1.00 per qt. MAGURA CONTROLS Throttle and levers that are preferred by cham· pions, MZ CROSS COUNTRY Developed for cross country desert racing. Dual ignition. 5 speed transmission. Special 6 Day' Trials double strength lightweight alloy rims. Full width magnesium hub with centerline braking for straight stopping. 250cc/l05 mph. MOTO·CROSS • BOOTS by BENGT ABERG, available in Tan or Black with race stripes (Exclusive with VIKING) Plastic FACE GUARDS & CHEST PADS (Exclusive U.S, Distributors) (213) 894-9218 MOTORCYCLI IloLiI-SiRVIU ." Swedish VIKING goat skin motocross leathers in design by ARNE KRING, Black/Red stripes; snaps over zipper leg DEALERS SEND FOR LIST BARUM TIRES & TUBES New: 6-ply 400 x 18 knobby and 6 day tube 18" & 21" These And Many Other Hot Items Are Available Through INTERNATIONAL ACCESSORIES, now at 3 gigantic locations: •••• *.*** HUNDREDSOF OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE • 1400 Ellis St., Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186 • 185 Doray Drive, Pleasant Hill, California 94523 * 4225 30th St., San Diego, California 92041