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Hicks Stars In Austin By John Blanton AUSTIN, TEX., Feb. 21, 1971 Seeming to never miss a beat, 16-year-old Jack Hicks won every heat in the 250 and the Open class on his 250cc CZ. The only serious challenge to Hicks' blitz came from Husqvarna-mounted John Loughlin, who placed second in the first two heats in the 250cc class and led most of the third heal. However, John took a terrific tumble into a gully and remounted in fifth place to finish second overall. Third overall in the 250 Sr. class was Bill Chancey (Husqvarna), and fourth .was Glen Brady (Bultaco). The brothers Bigley were astride a brace of new CZs in the Open class, and Gary-the-Younger made a valiant bid to take on HIcks early in the first heat. Unfortunately, he got out of phase with the series of six-foot-deep dips near the creek and was catapulted off the course. One of those to reach GAry while he was still prone was borther Richard, who had, at about the same time, been choked off his mount-by one of the course marking banners. Another to fall victim to this hazard in the same heat was Bob Howard. The point of the trouble was the plastic string banners which had rjeplaced the less visible brown binding cord. Unlike the old style cord, the new plastic streamers proved unyielding when caught across the adam's apple. Somewhere there must be a happy compromise. [n the 125cc Sr. class, both Steve Stackable (Yam) and Bobby Miller (Pen) finished with sevell points, but Steve took the win by virtue of having one second place finish to Bobby's one third place finish. Third overall was George :-1ajewski (Yam), and fourth was T. Patterson. Junior classes were also run in the 125cc and 250cc category, and winners were Mike Hoelscher (Yam), John Kasson (Pen) and John Kinsler (Pen) in the 125 and Kenneth Mattke (Yam), Tom Connally (Oss) al1d JeTTy Huskins (AJS) in the 250. 1I1BGB 28tb. Second behind Hicks in the Open Sr. was Don Osborne (Mai), but no further listings were available from the promoters. Promoters Bill Dee and Frank Smith have been investing a lot of time and money into Austin Motosport Park, and their present schedule calls for about one a month through the season. The track had definitely seen some improvement since, the season dosed last season, but little cane be done with the hard clay on the hillside course. Bill plans to mix a quantity of sand with the soil to keep it loose, but at present the track is a very hairy road race course. (Results on page 26) °Holbert Wins Three In' Texas By Janet West FRIENDSWOOD, TEX., 'Feb. 21, 1971 - Robi Holbert took home first place money in all three of the Expert classes and proved he can ride on mud or dry soil here at Cloverfield. Holbert went through all races with a fantastic lead and, as he won the last heat of the Open class, he screamed across the finish line on the back wheel, much to the joy of all the onlookers. [n the 125cc Expert class, he ran his own race: however, there was a real battle between Steve Hackney and Fred Hanna. These two were constantly changing positions until the last lap of the final heat when Hackney hit the finish first. All three rode Pen tons. The 250 Ex. was exciting to watch since some of the best riders in Texas were competing. Holbert and Greg Graham were contenders for first and, as usual, Holbert dialed a bit more speed than did Graham and came across the line first. Graham, second, was in great form. He is progressing steadily and is one of Houston's, if not Texas' best riders. In third place was Wayne Jones, another expected to go to the top. Like Graham, he is a smooth, usually consistent rider, Holbert andJones rode Huskys and Grah.am a CZ. The Open Expert was undisputedly Robi's; he led all the way with his fantastic showmanship. He had such an extensive lead that he implimented fancy riding with his super-wheelies down the straigh on his Husky. Again second was Graham (CZ), not able to get as close in this race. Jack DeBoe, another Houstonian, came in third. Many expect to see DeBoe in the winner's circle more often since he has been improving steadily. For the past few races he has given both Greg and Bob Graham a good race and at times it appeared he might beat them. Robb Riggs took home the first place trophy in the 125cc Intermediate class with Kim Lindly close behind in second. [n the 250 Intermediate class, Don Rainey was the leader with two great starts which he continued to hold through most of both heats. He came in first in both with a fairly good beat on the others due to cracking the throttle and letting his Husky work. In second was Riggs (Yam).. Bob Wilson's CZ screamed into the first place slot in the Open Intermediate class. Since September, Wilson has been improving tremendously. KAWASA-KI ONL'V! Draco's Motorcycles '629 S. Standard Santa Ana, Ca. 543-9688 Best Available in Kawasaki.. ·Parts and Service. , u • BARGAINERS BAZAAR &AUCTION ~ dealer liquidation ~ • • • • •• • • • motorcycles & related items $3 ·SELLERS $3 $lSHOPPPERS$1 DOORS OPEN 5 P.M. - MIDNIGHT KIDS 12 AND UNDER 50c Orange Gounty Fairgrounds NEW PORT FREEWAY SOUTH TO COSTA MESA, TURN RIGHT ON FAIR DRIVE_ . .