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SRA Headlines Beginner, Novice Scrambles By John Bollinl(er ADELANTO, CAL., Feb. 14, 1971 With the closing of free public riding areas in Sou them California, many fonner_ trail riders are turning to competition events for a place to ride. More of them are coming out to the Sportsman Racing Association's monthly Beginner and Novice Scrambles. The entry has' almost doubled in each of the last three races. Almost three-hundred came out in beautiful 85 degree weather on this day to ride the 7.3 mile course. The smokebomb was on the crest of a low hill about three quarters of a mile from the start. From there the course crossed open desert dropping into a fairly fast sandwash which ended at Chick l. Over some rolling foothills, down another wash and through Check [] brough t the rider to some rather unique danger markings. At a point where the course dropped suddenly into a shallow ravine, a large "Danger-Bridge Out" highway sign caused most riders to slam on the brakes and check things out very carefully for a lap or two. From there into Home Check a few whoop-de-dos kept things interesting. The course was very well marked with lime, red arrows, and ribbon with each major tum bordered in strings of colorful "used car lot" pennants. The races were divided somewhat differently this time with the 100-125 Beginners under 16 in a completely separate race. Officials did this to give the youngsters a chance to compete with only riders their own age. Some of the older riders were happy about this since the class had been won the last two times by a 13-year-old "shoe". Unfortunately there were a number of riders who had to be disqualified for pit racing and course-eutting, as well as a couple of Juniors who rode as Novices and three Novices who signed up as Beginner-s. There are always a few who will try to cheat and SRA officials want them to know they are not welcome. Everything from sign up to finisher pins was well organized and most riders seemed to think it was a bitchin race. Trophies for this event can be picked up at SRA's next race on March 14. (Results on page 26) . ... MAleC . .. .. .. .. .. . Most Powerful IlIlI III :: COOPER MOTORS a- 110 E. S.nbo Anlt. A••. Burbank, C•• 91 S02 CI'II ~ w Z W ..J U >- U J- -t 4 ~~'f{~/I ~ SCRAMBLER MOTORCYCLES 1&01 w. l!Itlrb~"k Blvd. I!Iurbanll, Cali!. 14'·5'07 or 145·'13' Ea. "7 100 Novice rider does his thing for the spectators during practice. After seeing two 12.5's conquer his beloved mountain two weeks previously, Saddleback President Vic Wilson directed his crews to bulldoze a 10-foot wide ledge approximately two-thirds up the Matterhorn's slope. This would, Wilson surmised, make it a teensey-weensey bit more difficult for the riders. He was right as the ledge caused each bike to leave the ground for 10 to 15 feet when the front wheel hit the embankment. This tended to, as they say, "separate the men from the boys," to say nothing of separating the riders from their bikes so often that a total of only three or four actually made it over the top of the Matterhorn. The smallest class of the day saw a "battle of the minis" as Paul Hobgood on a Yamaha Mini Enduro slugged out a win over Mark Pruitt on a Honda Mini Trial 70. And yes, Neal Mackel and Bruce Feavor actually made a serious attempt on the dreaded mountain riding double on Mackel's Triumph. They managed to power their way past the "Lunatic Ledge." which was better than severa! other bikes could do. After surveying the record tum-out, Wilson stated he planned to stage "many more Matterhorn Hillclirnbs probably on a regular basis beginning in the near future." 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