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,... SCRAMBLES MAKES TV NEWS '" l" ,... By S. J. Rooney Jr. DAVIS, CALIF., April 17, 1971 -Over 1,000 spectators braved threatening weather to watch the Scrambles presented by the Hustlers Motorcycle Club on the banks of Putah Creek at the University of California at Davis. Saturday brought clouds and showers, but the program was interupted only once due to rain and the time lost was no more than what could have been needed to water the track. Jim Foley, Lafayette, on his Rick Shell Yamaha, showed the fans why he carries the No. 1 plate for Dist. 36 on his bike as he roared home the winner in the 500/0pen Expert Class. Jim was not as fortunate in the 250 Expert division as he had to ride the Semi Main to qualify for the Main. Foley was doing well and leading when he had the misfortune to spill on one of the slow back stretch turns. When Foley went down, Kevin Morrison took over and held off hard charges by Mike Renslow and Rocky Malyn to win the brass in this hotly contested race. John Hall, Berkeley, managed to garner fourth place in the Open Expert race, but his greatest contribution was in the Wheelie contest. Hall did his thing while standing on the seat and actually wheelied out of sight at the end of the straightaway. Many of the spectators were at their first motorcycle race and John and his Honda certainly made an impression on them. Local Television stations KCRA 3 and KXTV 10, were in evidence and the program, shown on their 6 :30 and 11 :00 News programs, was very well done. The musical background really added to it. (Results on page 22)' '" ,.... '" .~ c( ~ w Z w oJ tJ >tJ One town's approach to cycle laws When the city council of La Habra, Calif. decided not to pass a version of the 'mickey-mouse Hwritten pennission" anti-motorcycle ordinance last week, it marked the beginning of what may turn into the first sensible approach to local land use problems in the West. Although troubled by complaints of noisy motorcycles and minibikes, the La Habra council decided to give the motorcycle enthusiasts a chance. It would call for rapid organization and self-policing on our part, but could prevent panicky, senseless legislation that would make lawbreakers out of thousands of kids in La Habra. Spearheaded by enthusiast Kent Ralston and local dealer Aub LeBard, forma tion of a minibike advisory council for La Habra is under way. LeBard is refusing to sell straigh t pipes or other exhaust noisemakers. The major areas where complaints come from have been pinpointed and plans are under way to erect signs at these riding locations instructing the riders in courtesy and "ground rules" designed to lessen the complaints. One area is near the Presbyterian Church at Whittier Blvd. and Idaho Street. Riders will be asked not to use the area while church services are being conducted. Another trouble spot is near La Habra Hospital. Controlling the noise and not riding before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m. is the answer there. Common sense and thoughtfulness of others are the watchwords. If complaints can be reduced by these simple means, the La Habra plan will be documented and disseminated by the Motorcycle Industry Council as a guide to other communities. SADDlEBACK TO F-RANCHISE CYCLE PARKS Saddleback domain. Director Wilson surveys <..",e:, &~,~/,~ "88 his ORANGE, CALIF. - Saddleback Park director Vic Wilson announced Sunday that he has undertaken negotiations with key people in the recreational vehicle industry to establish Cycle Parks, Inc., a chain of motorcycle parks spanning, the Urtited States. "Cycle Parks, Inc., will further promote additional motorcycle recreational areas in ~ great number of locations. across the country," said Wilson. uBased on the experience we've gained at Saddleback we intend to broaden our scope of operations and establish several similar parks throughout the United States. With the amount of public land available for recreational use by motorcycles and off-road vehicles shrinking daily, we feel that Cycle Parks, Inc. can provide much·needed riding areas for motorcyclists. Needless to say, we intend to pattern these parks after our very successful operation at Saddleback... Opened in March, 1968, Saddleback Park has gained acceptance in both the motorcycle and general cornmurtity for its service to the riders of Southern Cali fomia by providing urtIimited opportunity to enjoy riding under a low level of control. Saddleback is the oldest and largest privately-owned motorcycle recreational facility in the Urtited States. ~ Mike Patrick's ~ ~ NOW AVAILABLE at your dealer or write Chain, Box 2264, Cypress, Ca. 90630. Dealer inquiries invited. YAUHA ._---- 0) of COROIA 1101 E. 61h SI. - Corona '" .... (114) 13~1121 Cycle News Number JumperS Finest import quality. Sizes M,l,Xl Send $4.50, prepaid only to: 905 E. 19th St. Santa Ana, Calif. 92706 Dealers: liberal Discount Granted! MotDcross Accessories II t Nicholas & Lacher are Norton team N orton-ViUiers has announced that Jody Nicholas, National No. 23 and Mel Lacher, National TO. 90, will be officially sponsored by Norton this year in the mile and Half-mile events. Both riders will compete in all the Nationals and in the Ascot championship. Mel Lacher won the Ascot championship in 1968 and 1969. Although the two rider's bikes will be Norton powered, little else will have orginated in the famous British works. Jody's bike will have a Red Line frame, Barnes wheels, Ceriani forks, M.C.M. exhaust, Pirelli tires and a seat by Ken Maley. Even t!>e engine will be somewhat modified with connecting rods by Cirrillo and ignition by Barnes. Harold Allisson will do Jody's turting. Mel Lacher's engine will be cradled in one of the famed Trackmaster frames, fitted with Betor forks. He will also use Barnes wheels with Pirelli tires. C.R. Axtell, Glendale's dynomometer genius will do the fme tweaking on Mel's bike. Norton has also reported that they will be dangling a rather tasty carrot in front of their rider's goggles in the form SRA MEETINGS The Speedway Racing Association will hold regular monthly meetings beginning May 3 and will follow on the first Monday of each month. The first meeting will be at 8 p.m. at 135 W. Union, Pasadena, Ca. Info: 213/793-1558. MQtorcycle ' Dynamometers • ENABLES ACCURATE DETERMINATION OF TORQUE & HORSEPOWER CURVES • ACCOMPLISH ENGINE FINE TUNING • CONTROLLED ENGINE BREAK-IN • PERFORMANCE rESTING OF ENGINE MODIFICATIONS INCLUDES: HYDRAULIC WATER BRAKE & FRAME. • UN IVERSAL MOTORCYCLE SUPPORT STAND • GAUGING • INSTRUMENTATION A !coMPLETE SYSTEM $S60.!! HANSON ENGINEERING CO. P.O. &ax 2354, Canoga Park.Cal 91306 (213) 882·2667 of 1500 in contingency money. Any rider to win an Expert Main gets a $50.00 bite. FUll PROGRAM ANNOUNCED FOR S50,OOO ONTARIO NATIONAL -Four full days of motorcycle road race and motocross action will close out the 1971 AMA National Championship series at Ontario Motor Speedway October 14, 15, 16 and 17. Separate races for Novice Only, Junior Open, Jr-Expert Combined Lightweight and Sportsman classes will run on the 40-million dollar pavement course. In addition, an AMA motocross course will be carved out of the infield and at present the crowd-pleasing sidecar racers are negotiating for a slot in th e program Road racers with experience in non-AMA racing associations may obtain Junior class AMA competition licenses for the Ontario races without having to go through th e Novice ranks, by applying to AMA headquarters.