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N J.N. 's '100 Tokes 100's Rote .... '" ~ By Dave Swift ADELA1'lTO, CAL., March 14, 1971 J: As if it were something new, J.N. ~ Roberts won the iOO-mile Hare ::;: Scrambles point run held 16 miles north ~ of h.ere, and it was five minutes before :::; second heavyweight Tom Muto came z home. ~ The race, hosted by the I OO's ~1.C., u was held under partly-sunny skies with a ~ cool breeze. Many of the riders were enthusiastic about the course, partly because they finished, but some, including Roberts, felt it was downright unchallenging. After the banner was dropped to start the Experts and Amateurs. J.:\'. and Rich Thorwaldson were the first to reach the smoke bomb. Both began riding in circles looking for the right way to go and Roberts finally found it. Rich wasn't so fortunate and his day was soon ruin ed_ (incidentally, all you gossip fans out there will be disappointed to learn that Thorwaldson has not signed with uzuki and will not be working for 1500 a month.) Roberts, natumlly had no difficulty for the remainder of the ride. At the first home check J.:-I. was followed by Bill Friant. who later dropped out, Tom ~1uto and Larry ~Iahone)'. ~Iitch Mayes was the first trailbike in and tenth overall. The Trailbike Novices were only allowed to go one round. The first one in was Tim Welker but he glumly stated that he may be disqualified. "I crossed the road and the checkers probably think 1 was riding it," moaned the young cyclist. I f so, the win goes to Steve Seeger. Roberts completed the final loop, lapping hordes of slower bikes in the process. Soon, more riders filtered in. Heavyweights Muto and Bill Bogner rolled in, then the first Lightweight Dick Breker. Fifth overall was Larry Mahoney, the first 500 Amateur. ~ayes powered one of those nifty Harley Bajas to eigh th overall, gaining two positions on the second loop. A thoroughly pooped Sharon Wilson came bombing in across the line in the top hundred as 12 th trail bike, fourth Amateur, and first girl. Carl Sommers brought along a brand new uzuki Cyclone, one of the fITst ones to be run in California's desert. He was very optitnistic about the machine, particularly the power characteristics. While waiting anxiously for a first-hand vehicle that entered the pits was literally force-fed a huge litter bag. SeveraJ people stopped to register various complaints of incorrect results. et aI., that have appeared in CYCLE NEWS. In fact, one kind gent pointed out that the district standings sheet given to us contains a slight error resulting in 30 top trailbikes being listed with wrong numbers. Other people had the right idea: they would hover over Larry Mahoney blasted into the pits 5th overall and first Heavyweight Junior Hit that check and get going again. report of the bike's race·worthiness, this reporter received word that Carl had come off hard and may have a broken arm. The I OO's M.C. is a patient lot. They display a good deal more tolerance towards racers and spectators than one generally sees. Also, each and every TBB YAMAHA :. fONTANA OUTBIDBB The OUTRIDER is a unique me until they made sure that I had jotted down the correct class winner that very same day. So rather than waiting until the boo-boo has been published, 00 the day of your alleged victory confront Cycle News correspondent with your side of the story. We'll all appreciate i~. (Results on page 30) new Yamaha-Sach's- 9008 Sierra Ave. Hodaka-Maico- Fontana Calif. CZ Sales - (7 4) 822' Parts _ Service 1 -2252 Helmets. 90ggles and gloves. Leathers "accessories now, for the first time, is a full service only" department-store and riding boots. All styles, colors and sizes. Tires, tube, and batteries (all installed on our premises). Windshields, luggage carriers, handlebars and mirrors. type operation designed and equipped Saddlebags, shocks and special fork specifically for you, the motorcycle rider want you. Come see for yourself. Over assemblies. Tools, spray paints, custom seats and gas tanks and many other Items you're wanting. Open 9 am to 6 pm 1,000 popular (and not so popular! daily Ito 9 pm Thurs.1 and 10 am to 5 items to choose from. For road riding or pm Saturdays. concept in the retailing of motorcycle accessories, equipment and apparel. Here and enth usiast. So, come on over - we track, desert or trail. For all makes and models. CONLEY 250/360 Down Pipes - $49.95 Unbreakable front fender with bracket $19.95 7'B.OUTIUDBIi motorsporl accessories 10545 W. Pica Blvd., Los Angeles, CalifornIa Phones: (213) 474·6650 or 879-3350 Folding foot pegs · · TIS MOTORS · Cal. · · · . ......•............................. · 525.95 1049 W. Mission, Pomona, 91766 714·629-8642 Dealer InqUIries InVited