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100 Riders freaf paelced Trojan sfands By Art Loya SOUTH GATE, CALIF. - That was quite a show a field of over 100 bike riders put on at Trojan Speedway on Friday nigh t. 21-year-old ~like Arrombide, Ossa mounted [rom Ventura, won the 250 TT M a i n Event ahead of Greg Cunningham (Yam), Dale Hopkins (Bul), Craig Steigler (Bul). and Buena Park's nash, Mike Hannon (Bul) who started last in the field of twelve. A packed house was treated to one of the best 250 IT Mains in the young season. Four restarts were needed for the emotionally fired-up field. In two of the four restarts, Cunningham and colorful Bob Sanders spilled going into the first corner, and Riek Goade triggered a 3-rider tangle as Hannon and Steig!er added a few thrills. The dazzling outburst or Hannon which is becoming a trademark of his these days. kept the crowd on its feet for much of the event as he picked off his opposition one·by-one in his Mitco-Bultaco sponsored speedster. A red-hot duel developed between lIannon and Hopkins as both riders moved as one for three complete laps, but in the final outcome, Hopkins moved ahead to nail third. Cotton hard on ACA foes By Ricl>ard Streck CARLSBAD, CAL., March 21, 1971 A.C.A. Motocross course' conditions were fast with several tight sections and a wooden birdge thrown in for excitement. There were three 20-ntinute motos for each class. Due to a small turnout, Junior, Intermediate, and Senior divisions were run together. 100 and 125cc were also combined. Dale Buzza on a Bul won the Junior 100cc division_ Bruce McDougal on a Vam won the 100cc Intermediate, making a good showing against the I25cc. Tony Duni won the 125cc Junior division on a Sacbs. John Townsend took first Intermediate with a Bultaco. Carl Cotton swept all three motos in the 125 Senior division on his wife's two-day old Bultaco. Dick Frampton took a solid second a Bul. In the 250cc combined, Greg Wickman in the In,termediate class took all three motos on Abu. Leonard Mellgren took first in the 250cc Junior on a CZ. Ron Bunn led the way in the 500cc class, taking all three on his Z. (Results on page 26) Powell siezes muddy mofo CARNEGIE CYCLE PARK, CAL., March 14, 1971 - Stockton M,C. held a Motocross today but the weather was not cooperating, It started to rain at about 10 a.m. and never stopped. The scoring was very difficult due to the mud on the number plates, Even though the weather conditions were poor, 80 riders signed up and Russ Powell riding his Bultaco proved to be the man to beat. (Results on page 26) KA WASAKI ONL y! Novice Scott Kafan is (11' is about to get zapped by 250 Int, winner Greg Wickam (34) in a combined class mota. In the 250 F.T. Main, it was Hannon once again providing a highly polished performance n his Bultaco. This time his tactics were simple and direct as he sped after the lead from behind the pack on the first lap to garner the checkered nag ahead of three other Bultaco mounted riders. Twin victories were chalked up by 100 F.T, champion, Sanders, (Kaw) in the trophy dash competition winning both the ]00 F.T. and ]25 FT. dashes. Kirk Redding (Kaw) scored in the 100 IT dash while Creason (Bul) and Hannon (Bu!) took the hardware in the 250 IT and 250 F.T. respectively. (Results on page 26) Draco's Motorcycles 1629 S. Standard Sanla Ana, Ca. 543-9688 Best Avai'a"e in Kawasaki Parts and Service. " ~v .~ .... • '"r t "-'\.' .aJa (above) Dick Mann Winner-200 mile Road Race Bell HeimetiBSA (rightl Kel Carruthers Winner-l00 mile Combined Bell HelmetlYa~aha Wins again! BELL HEL'.ETS TOP DAYTONA More professionals win with Bell Helmets than any other helmet in the world. Should you settle for less than professional head protection for your motorcycling or motorsport activities? Desert M.C. Hare & Hound-2/28/71 Trailbike Class 1st Randy Milligan-Baja 100 (Ex.) 4th Mike Hayes-Baja 100 1st (Jr.) 5th Jim Summers-Baja 100 (Ex.) the HarleyDavidson ~~ oDtp8rformsrs, I' .. . '" '" .... O'l ~ w 2 ~ u G