Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1970's

Dusty Motocross Chokes CMA By Larry Knop Photos by G. Gary Payne SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, April 3, 1971 - The Continental Motocross Association almost blew one of their more successful motocrosses Saturday. The problem was dust. This was CMA's first race on their new land. The ground was moist an inch under the surface on race day, but the top inch was dry and quickly turned to dust. Fortunately, there was. a strong wind all day and except for the starts the dust wasn't too bad. The course itself was intimidating. There were several big jumps which would sh orten you by an inch if you consistently hit them flat out. The top half of the course was rocky with a number of tight, slippery corners. Large loose rocks strongly discouraged any off-the·course excursions. A few practice laps generally got riders over their fears though, and by race time most riders actually were enjoying the course. Once racing started, it was no holds barred. There was close racing inall the SEASON KICKOFF NEARS The Eastside M.C. of San Jose will hold its first event of the season on April 25, 1971 at the Alviso speedway in Alviso. Their first even t was cancelled due to heavy rains and muddy track conditions but the heavy equipment operation of Bill Budde, a 650 Expert rider, saved the race and the Fremont Farnes ran it. All classes of bikes will be run with sign-up from 9-11 a.m. and first race at noon. Price of admission will be $2.50 to ride or spectate. Riders expected for this scrambles are John Gennai, Mike Renslow and Jim Foley. Their duels in the 250 Expert even ts have made scrambles racing a legend in the North. .' .. ". .. .~ ..... . ·/f~,. ~ .. '" ,:---:. classes, but the'djfference in styles was unreal. In the morning, Novices would fly in to a corner, lock up the brakes, stop, get off their bikes and wrestle them· onto the new line, then accelerate madly for the next comer. In the afternoon, the Experts pretended the comer wasn't there. They didn't slow down for anything. In one of the best races of the day, 125cc Experts Warren Spencer and Peter Crandall duelled side by side every lap. for three motos. Warren was ahead _~ ! :I ... J?.,.. ';:;!tJ' twice when it counted however, and so he took first overall. A little of Warren's glory was dimmed however by some klutz of a spectator who threw his empty six-packs onto the course at the bottom of the "bomb crater." One of the cans jammed up Pete's rear brake, tosting him precious seconds in the decisive 3rd moto. . In the 200 Expert class, youth tried to be disrespectful to age, but they really had to work at it. Keith Pearson started out very, very strong, and until III I ! ~., ~,~ ~ ... he tired he was the class of the class. At the end it was Kevin Croft in first, followed by Mike Pearson and Ted Cooley. The 250 Experts were a weird bunch again this race, with riders going like ganghusters one moto and barely able to sit on their bikes without falling over ~e next. Jon Henry was the only rider who was at all consistent, as he parlayed his 1-2-2 finishes into first overalL. Cal Crosby had a 4-7 -I record to take second with Steve Burgess, 2-5-3, in third. The Open Expert race was a real brawl. Don Fuller ran around, over, and through the rest of the riders to win the rust moto, but lunched his engine in the second round. Overall it was Frank Myers in first, followed by Preston Gerber and a much improved Dennis Packard. 1n Novice competltlOn Sterling Herstad rode to a first in the 125 class; the first race ever for him. Bruce Sterdman topped the 100 class and Gary Show dominated the 200. The wild 250 group was defeated by Charley Killian and Clarence Pollard Jed the Open and three motos. CMA has promised a much different course and less dust for their next race May 9th. It ought to be a good one. (Results on page 22) L I ~ ~! ROAD RUN FUN FOR FUND On May 29 and 30 a group of motorcyclists who have no club aff'tliations is holding the 3rd annual Invitational Motorcycle Tour to the friendly little town of McFarland, Calif. The Central Calif. foothill town is a wonderful place to ride to and bikers are really welcomed by the citizens. All proceeds from the run go to the Chuck Mayes Scholarship Fund, named in honor of the Chief of Police of McFarland, an avid motorcyclist. Last year a $500 scholarship was presented to a young lady of the town, who is now attending Bakersfield College. Prizes and awards will be given to lucky participants. To sign up, write for invitations to Darrell A. Steen, 13442 S. New Hampshire Ave., Gardena, Calif. 90247 or call (213) 3274375. MOTOCROSS CHANGE lpril30tb SWAPPERS: THE 2nd CYCLE SWAP-O-RAMA IS JUST A FEW DAYS AWAY! Indian frames, Yamaha transmissions, Harley pistons, Honda engines. seats, chopper parts, handlebars, fenders, gyt-kits, wheels, tires, tanks, compression releases, basket cases - you'll find everything at the 2nd Cycle Swap-O·Rama! Here's your chance to clean out your garage of all those bike parts that have been gathering dust for years and sell them for cash! A big 8 X 10 foot swappers space costs only $5! But hurry and get your reservation in now! Send five bucks by cash, check or money order to Cycle Swap, Inc., 4213 Riverdale, Anaheim, California 92806. Your space is then reserved for you to set up any time after noon on Friday, April 30th. But get your reservation in now because this Swap·O-Rama is shaping up to be much bigger than the first! Five bucks gets you a big 80 square foot swappers space at the April 30th CycieSwap·O·Rama! Commercial rate: $10. THE 2nd CYCLE SWAP-O·RAMA ...THE LARGEST MOTORCYCLE PARTS SWAP MEET IN THE WORLD ... IS JUST A FEW DAYS AWAY SO HURRY AND RESERVE YOUR BOOTH TODAY! THERE ARE STILL SPACES AVAILABLE! SCHOOL The motocross school scheduled for May 1 at Hollister, Calif., by CZ teammates John DeSoto and Tim Hart has been cancelled and in their place will be a similar school conducted by Bob Grossi and Russ Darnell. The reason for the change is that the weekend events will have all proceeds going to the AMXT. DeSoto and Hart will compete Sunday as planned. The address: I NEW CYCLE PARK OPEN BRANSCOMB, CAL., April 4, 1971 Jay Stradley (Open), Brian Lee (250), Jim Moffat (125) and Frank Standley (100) became the first trophy winners at the all-new Your Cycle Park's motocross track. Still under construction, the park officials finishing plans included a staging area for horse shows and plav-days. The park is for rent to clubs or individuals and daily practice riding for $2 is also available. ~ORSTEN HALLMA~~~.' RACING INC. :;~. U.S. Dist. for Trelleborg Motocross tires. Torsten Hallman special design leathers & racing equipment. (714) 460-6234 (714) 460-1402 For dealer in 10, write or call: 5345 Timken St.• La Mesa. Cal. 92041. Cycle Swap, Inc. 4213 Riverdale Anaheim, Calif. 92806 Reservations will be accepted at the door beginnin9 at Noon, April 30th, on a space-available basis. The 2nd Cycle Swap·O·Rama will be held in the New Products Pavilion Building of the Orange County Fairgrounds Friday. April 30th with doors open to the public from 4 to midnight. Presented in conjunction with the opening of the 1971 Speedway Racing season. . BARGAINERS BAZAAR & AUCTION $5 SELLERS$5 SHOPPERS$} $} SET UP STARTS NOON KIDS 6 AND UNDER FREE DOORS OPEN 5 P.M. - MIDNIGHT for reservatio'ns call or write: 4213 Riverdale. Anaheim Calif., 92806 (714) 637·1835 ="'''-~'-~NEW.PORTFREEWAY SOUTH TO COSTA MESA. TURN RIGHT ON FAIR DRIVE,Il,~~~~~~~~~~!l:"\~~~e::::~ Ol ~ w Z W ..J U >U

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