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CARLSBAD 'CROSSING Bruce Baron leads Gary Jones on way to 2nd place at Carlsbad. O'NEAL AND BARTLEY WIN I ACA Awards teams of the 1970 season. One of the towering giants went to K&N Engineering, whose riders won virtually all the awards given by the ACA in short track competition - 10 of 12 classes. The second of the giants was awarded to the Sagebrushers M.C. whose members earned more competitive points than any other club competing in motocross events. Spe~ial awards were given to the folloWIng: the Tuners Award for road racing went to Mr. Dave Evans, whose son Pat won 4 of the 6 classes he competed in. K&N mechanic Randall Daly receIved the Mechanic of the Year award for keeping his team riders in the winning circle all season. The mountain of gold was doled out through the night to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place point leaders in the Junior and Senior classes for motocross racing, T.T. and Flat Track, Short Track and road race competition. Manufacturers award went to Yamaha. Out of 49 motorcycles that came in frrst, Yamaha ~ot 14 top spots. CARLSBAD, CAL., Jan. 31, 1971 Jim O'Neal swept to wins in all three motos on his 500 C-Z as Chuck Minert had a very bad day. Minert was leading the frrst moto when his difficulties beset him. He started both the other motos only to disappear somewhere. It was rumored that the Yamaha that Gary Myers rode to victory in the 250 Sr. race was a prototype of their new motocross bike. John Bartley, Steve Oliver and Greg Robertson put on a show in all three 250 Jr. motos with Bartley pulling out the win. Lynn Le Sage appeared to have the 500 Jr. class sewed up after winning the first two races only to have his machine' break in the 3rd moto and cost him the win. (Results on page 20) SPECULATE THIS Honda has rented the Firestone Building at Daytona for the up-coming speed week which is climaxed by the 200-Mile AMA National Road Race. The reason for the rental is not known, but an attempt to retain the title won by Dick Mann on a Honda last year is in the realm of possibility. Posed proudly with their ACA awards is the K&N Racing Team. COUNT AGUSTA DIES Count Domenica Agusta, dominant force of International Grand Prix racing for many years, died suddenly Feb. 3 His supremacy in G P racing began in 1956 when his MY-4s maintained distinct advantage over the other competitive models until the new 3 •c y Ii n d e r were developed which Agostini rode to the World title recently. 0 AMA DENIED SANCTION MONTHLY TOUR The monthly Pacific Coast Tour, sponsored free by Pacific Coast Honda, will be held Feb. 21 to coincide with the last day of the Indio Date Festival. All riders and their passengers are to meet at Pacific Coast Honda, 2073 Pacific Coast Highway in Lomita, between 7:30 and 8 a.m. on Sunday. Free coffee and donuts are available. The group will leave Lomita at 8 and travel south to Indio. A service truck will accompany the riders, and a mechanic will be available to handle any minor problems. Rest stops are schednled. "Pacific Coast Tours are arranged for the weekend rider and the wives and friends of motorcyclists who are not accustomed to long, arduous rides", said Tom Cosgrove of Pacfic Coast Honda. "Once a month we ride to an interesting place, and all makes of motorcycles are welcome. We only ask that small machines not try to keep up with the group. Anything less than a 350cc Honda is considered a small bike. Riders are welcome to join us along the route, or even to leave the group along the way. We strive for fun and relaxation, not a militant formation. The only trophy a rider can get is a sore fanny or a bug ill the eye", according to Cosgrove. Further information can be had by calling Pacific Coast Honda in Lomita, (213) 326·3810. MOTOCROSS JERSEYS Motorcycle and au to racing buffs can plan on attending this weekend's Speedfair '71 show at Costa Mesa's Fashion Island where assorted racing setups will be on display. Having a booth along with this publication will be Cycle World and local motorcycle dealers. Also being displayed will be Mattei's Rumbler Hot Wheels racing kits. The show, coinciding with the four-day weekend, will beging Friday and end Monday. Hours are from 10 to 8 :30 on Friday and 10-5 Saturday through Monday. LUBE THAT CLUTCH! Now available for 2-cycle wet clutch application, HRL's new "Clutch Lube" is formulated to give positive, smooth clu tch operation, prevent grabbing, stabilize clutch operation, minimize adjustments and eljminate gear drag. HRL Clutch Lube added to the transmission soon impregnates all moving parts. It enhances the characteristics of the transmission oil, reduces friction and lowers the gear box temperature, the makers claim. Molybdenum Sulfide in Clutch Lube acts to stablize the coefficient of friction, thereby stabilizing the clutch operation. Tested and proven ·in racing throughout 1970, HRL Clutch Lube prevents premature clutch engagement, provides smoother "off the line" starts and is said to eliminate the need for constantly adjusting the clutch. Available at motorcycle dealers, HRL Clutch Lube comes in a 50cc container for convenient, one-shot application. The Sagebrushe.. MoC. with their gold. ANAHEIM, CAL., Feb. 6, 1971 - The American Cycle Association held their seventh annual awards banquet at the Royal Coach Inn in Anaheim last Saturday night. Plush surroundings added to the glitter of golden trophies to be awarded that night. Towering above the row on row of trophies stood two-giant-6-ft.-plus trophies to be awarded for hil(h point ~;\ .L<-_' - '7'. /I' . jimichrome $IIines Suddenly . 51 ml chrome is a hone, , OMPEnnON Tube S1 CHEMICALS Can n.45 713 Estes Street Iowa Falls. 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