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... ... - DESERT HAWKS TURNOUT RECORD CARSON CITY, NEV., March 21,1971 - Steve Thompson, Mammoth Lakes, Calif. walked off with fll"st place brass in the Jr. Expert 251-open class at the first motocross of the season, sponsored by the Desert Hawks M.C. before a record number of riders and spectators. CI> ~ « ~ w Z w -' By Chuck Clayton CAL., March 27 & 28, 1971 Over 600 new and almost-new motocross racers signed up for the 2-day all·beginners show at Bay Mare canyon. There were classes (and big trophies) for those who had never twisted a throttle • in competition, those with 5 or less races to their credit, and Juniors with more than five times on the startint line. Signup was an honor system, since Bay Mare is completely self-sanctioned. So if you see any names in the results that you know are sandbagging, give them a ribbing every chance you can. Some of the names seem familiar because they are the younger brothers of famous racers, like Greg Blackwell, who piloted his Penton to victory in the 5-or-Iess category, following the good advice of older brother Mark. All of the entries looked like full-fledged, bigtime motocross stars, with their pukka equipment and riding gear. Lack of experience only showed up late in the motos, as physical conditioning came into play. There were few spills and fewer injuries, testifying not only to a well-prepared track, but also to the lessened pressure of racing with one's peers. Everything about Bay Mare has improved 100 percen t since the last time I found it. Even the cheeseburger I bough t from the Bonanza stand was so good it would have pleased our ace hot.dog tester" and chief gourmet Bob Lenk. The course features four nice jumps, lots of neat turns and a 5th gear straightaway. Next beginner's days at Bay Mare are May 1 & 2. By then the trees should be fully leafed out, providing pleasant shade for picnics. (Results on page 22) U > U New Sav Mare Manager Victor Ojala was shooting a novice starring his son, John Ojala. SPECTATOR LIABILITY AND PARTI· CIPANT INSURANCE FOR TRACK OWNERS, PROMOTERS AND CLUBS. ALL NEW S. HARRIS PINSKY OF MICHAEL BENDER & ASSOCIATES, INC. S225 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD~Sul" 420 L.A., Calif. 90036 (213) 93/·2011 250 BROKER INQUIBIES INVITED NOVICE 101-125cc: 1. Jim Gulbrandsen 2. Jim Briggs 3. Phil Barnhardt 4. Bob Young 5. Jon Dupratt. NOVICE 126-250cc Div. 1: 1. Fred Phillips 2. Dee Wright 3. Ben Sanchez 4. Vern Weldy 5. Joe Sanchez. NOVICE 126-25Occ DIV. II: 1. Danny Thompson 2. Noel Harding 3. Bill Daane 4. Ken Pulver 5. Mark Beighley. NOVICE 251.QPEN cc: 1. Gabe Dick 2. Mike Hamel 3. Jim Gulbrand",!n 4. Gerry Torge..on 5. Billy Houton. AMATEUR EXPERT 0·125cc: 1. Gary Ceragioli 2. Ken Gerrard 3. Rich McMurray AMATEUR EXPERT 251.QPEN cc: 1. Steve Thompson 2. Elvon Hoskins 3. Leroy McDonald. Bassali To Offer Casll for Si'elce Af Haigfowl .0(0 Darryl Bassani is' one expansion chamber manufacturer who is doing something al)out excessive cycle noise. Bassani Manufacturing is offering ove~ $350 in cash and prizes at the Hangtown MX race April 3rd & 4th to promote quiet cycling. Darryl will be giving away a "Quiet One" exhaust silencer to every class winner in both Senior and Junior classes. "The Quiet One" is one of the finest and strongest expansion cbamber and straight pipe silencers on the market today, it has been competition proven. In addition, Bassani Mfg. of Anaheim, Cal. is awarding cash for class winners using "The Quiet One" silencer at Hangtown. $50 for the Open Senior class winner, $40 for the 250cc class winner and $25 for the 125cc class winner will be given away. No entry forms are required. Y-1 -ti-11t. -1 0 .:. USED PARTS ALL MAKES ~-1(. 40% to ~~ • SCRAMBLER MOTORCYCLES 1801 W. Burbank Blvd. Burbank. Calif. 849-5907 or 845-8738 Ex. 7 60 ()·' off .() ATIENTION ALL MOTOCROSS, ENDURO, TRIALS. DESERT & SCRAMBLES RIDERS ver-ty ill1llreS1ing about the new moton:yde enthusiasls store soon opening in b. d. b. . SPEED©~~1f~Q U.S.A. get. serious *************** PACER IS PACESETTER IN BAJA I Straight-cut primary drive gears reduce friction, heat by removing side-thrust from crankshaft, contrib· ute to all power-adding equipment. For AT-I, CT-l, DT-l. RT-l Yamaha Enduros. Adjustable fork triple- clamp extends fake for high-speed stabil ity or neutralize steering for close-Quarter maneuvering V\IOrk such as trials. Five·position plates a-. -.=. give wide range of angles. -Patrid< -YAMAHA 1I1r. 3J min. ItfCOltD in IIAJA Now awai'a"'e af ,o.r Jawa-CZ Dea'er. a'so awai'a"'e... f'e lew 115cc Trai', ~ [ut: 38·1 S Greenpoint Ave. to... Island City, N.Y. 11101 ~ ...........,. ""'=maiiiw Unique fork damping, recirculating system is new suspension miracle. Includes S&W dual-rate springs, Teflon bushings. oi~ 11/ IiI Greatest boon to h.ndling since telescopic forks! Patrick·Bowers use these and other PACE R products. PACER COR.OLIDAT.D IRDU.T.I• • 17841 E. VALLEY BLVD./ CITY of INDUSTRY 1-8 CALIFORNIA 91745/ToIlIlhono At_ 2t31964-15G3