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.- Huff Twin Serf/bibles Win ... -... a> >- ~ ~ w Z W ...J (.) > (.) oliO'm'is Hai;~ m I""! Lucky' " lie"' . By Bill Spencer SAN Jost, CAL., April 18, 1971 - Jim misfiring. Odom's first half-mile win of the year Castro's difficulties came early in the has to be considered a rather lucky day as in the first practice session; he thing. First off, at the starting line, his experienced some electrical malfunction new Yamaha 650 wouldn't go. He and it took until amost until the end of wheeled his scooter- off to the side to qualifying to fix it. When he finally did check it over and after nearly 4 minutes, get going, it seemed fast enough, but the trouble was finally traced to a loose Don didn't appear to be right with it. battery wire connector. Meanwhile, He was slow off the line and had to alternate Nick Theroux was brought in really work to get by Kenyon, but on to replace the ailing Odom, but a the next lap he slid out and never made problem in placing Theroux took too it back. much time so when the event was waved Last year's National winner here at off, Odom was running and in his the half-mile, Jim RiCe, was eliminated regular position. while leading his heat when a primary (Odom's motor, incidentally, was in chain broke. pieces Friday before the race. The crew In the Junior affair. Bill Morgan at A & A Motors spent all day Saturday started it off but succumbed early to and the night putting this machine Oregon's Randy Scott who pulled together. When the bike was unloaded on steadily on with Dave Bellina and Ken Sunday morning, it had made three runs Roberts dueling it out for second. around the block. It performed Morgan slipped back behind Adam Lee flawlessly all.day and the loose wire was and these four pulled away from the attributed to Jim's not putting it back pack. While Scott didn't look quite as correctly after having the battery smooth as Roberts and Bellina, he did charged.) have the horse power up until the The first few laps were very tough checkered when his motor soured. for Odom as Dick Mann and his very Roberts nipped Bellina at the fmish but fast BSA were breathing very hard on the two put on a show that kept the his rear wheel. On. the fifth go-round, 3500 spectators enthralled as if the Bugs' gear box gave out and Jim day's activities were a National instead wheeled it home with fellow Yamaha of a regular half-mile. rider C.huck Palmgren bringing in the Dave Scott was eliminated from his second place honors. heat while leading when a condensor Third place went to rookie Terry wire came off.. In the fourth heat of Dorsch but it wasn't easy as Don Castro Juniors, Wheeler Gresham was running and Al Kenyon both gave it their all. right along in fourth place when the Kenyon passed Ca.str<> at the onset and white flag came out and he pulled off after four laps was pressing Dorsch. Al the track thinking that the race was held the comers better and worked over. Sorry about that. around to third. He was putting on the The Novice affair was all Steve hard charge for Palmgren when one of Nichols as soon as Scott Brelsford's his carbs slipped off. He managed to Yamaha twin seized. Scott's start wasn't hold the wayward meter on for one the best but he had made up the turn, but the hassle proved too much difference on the first lap and was ready and he had to slip back. Any previous to make another pass when it quit. troubles that his Sonny Kenyon racer Steve Mudd made it an easy 1-2 for the has suffered seemed to be gone and South riders with Pat McCaul on Bob forgotten now as in the heat race; he Swanson's Ossa bouncing to a third over was pulling away fast qualifier Tom Barry Webb. Rockwood even though his BSA was (Results on page 24) ~., • ~ t f 4 I The Los Gatos M.C .. will return to Cycle Hills on May 2, for the second of five scheduled races leading to a high point trophy in each. displacement.cl.ass. Opening event wmner and recIpIent of the fIrst Bud Kneass Memorial trophy was Bruce Anderson. Bruce will return to defend his win with other 40-inch riders such as Tiffen Mullenax, Bob Boaz and Bill Landsborough. Welch who is always good for a fIrst or second. Mike however, was on hand to conspire with his riding partner, Mike Claphan to outsmart the rest of the field, and the team quickly analyzed the changed track conditions. Claphan secured three firsts to take home the silverware in the Open class and the Grand Prix on his 400 Husky. Welch has been favoring a badly turned ankle but advised be will be back in the May 2 team moto. "Iron Man", Joe McKenzie, pushing his 400 Maico was back in good shape with crossed up landings and wheelies as his machine threw dirt on a Husky rider Bert nero The real race in this class was between McKenzie and ner as the Husky would lead and then be passed by the Maico. This brough t spectators to the fences as lIer leaped into the thirty foot bracket on the back chute, but relentless Joe McKenzie took the rough at its worst to capture the lead. ner finally had to settle for third and McKenzie took home a hard-earned second place trophy. Winners in the experienced class were Conana Workman riding a perfectly-performing American Eagle which carried him to two fIrSts and a second to lead in points. However, Mike McKenzie's Rickman and Gary Parsley's Yamaha were on his rear wheel all day. McKenzie blew third gear and finished the motos second with Parsley taking home a well-earned third place trophy. On May 2, 1971 Daroga Park is holding its annual ''Team Moto" in conjunction with the festivities surrounding the Wenatchee Apple Bossom Festival. Daroga Park MX Track boasted a new parking lot so spectators can see about 80% of the course from within their cars if they wish. Two new parking lots are under construction along with a recently complete new pit area. 4 OPENS E~ir:dy~~!~noon § f f f f ~ j •...................................• · ~ · · · · f · · · · · · · , " • ~~ 1 '(0", 0'// "or Eo'EL·. ./ (/y"C,? '''001' CONLEY 250/360 Down Pipes - $49.95 Unbreakable front fender with bracket • E4,,/001' J'l".p . VJ'/c""'o'1-,/o f "~EJ':t.j $19.95 ~ Santa Ana Fwy & Atlantic $25.95 at o ! l l & ' I ~ f GREAT WESTERN EXHIBIT CENTER , !.,~~~ •••••••••••• ~ •••.,•••• _. LOS GATOS RETURNS .,., Ij .,., • ~ f The first of 15 events hosted by the Hayward M.C. at the club grounds on Depot Rd. has been set for Saturday, May 1. More than 500 entries are expected to sign-in. The club has refurbished the track since its mud scrambles and it is considered safer then last year because of some banking in the first tum. By Chuck I1er ORONDO, WASH., April 18, 1971 _ Racing was at its best today as the 60 degree sunshine and cool breeze kept temperatures ideal for the hot 2 strokes to perform at their best. The race course, which is continually maintained, had an additional jump added in the back chute which led immediately into a sand trap, then an off camber comer which proved to give shutter bugs and everyone some excellent watching. Old faithful, Rick Tarver, riding his 175cc Yamaha from Johnson's Cycle in Wen ate h e e, 0 u t -dis tanced all competition with three firsts, followed by Greg Zodrow and Butch Otis, both on Yamaha's. Larry Bossen unmercifully turned up the wick on his Yamaha in the 250cc class to out-point Bob Derry's Maico and Doug Parker's Yamaha. Derry, however, caused Bossen to keep close or get left completely out as he got off the line fast and gained an early lead most of the day. Bossen's machine eventually over took and led when the checkered flag was shown. The Open class suffered from the loss of some of the regular riders as Sunday's races had to compete with opening day of fishing season, the opening day of stock car racing and some old racing injuries. Among the latter was Mike • ~ HAYWARD OPENER SET Bossen, Welch Oaroga Champs . , . , . , . , .1IA Scouts & Servicemen in Uniform FREE ~., • MAY 7-8-9 Jeff Davidson seemed to have second behind Neil MacDannald, but his new bike seized and pitched him off, leaving it open for Larry Ringler to take over and hold second. The 100 Novice Main had to be the most hotly contested races of the day with Steve DeVault, Rod Halstead and David Nelson crowded to the fmish. April 25 and May 9 will again fmd these riders vying for the silverware. (Results on page 24) By Loretta Davidson LA GRANGE, CAL, April 18, 1971 138 riders scrambled, but the 900 spectators weren't disappointed as announcer Bruce Hood added his own special excitement by doing a great job of microphoning. While Ray Huff blazed the winning trail in the Open Expert Main, Roy Win ters riding a terrific second, spun out leaving it to Larry Ringler. The 500 Junior Main had the most position changes. With the exception of first, held by Duane Bowling all the way, all positions changed several times. Jimmie Dunnagan dominated the 500 Novice Main, by a full straightaway length. Gary Stevenson handled second as if h'e owned it. The 250 Expert Main was hard-eharged all the way with two riders going down badly. Ray Huff showed his talent again, winning by a large margin over Dennis Robinson. Dale Mathers led the 250 Juniors for three laps before Duane Bowling aced him out. Paul Kild31 showed his dust to Jerry Wayne and Mark Brating as his super-fast Import Cycle Ossa flew around the track. He never was in the least trouble while Jerry and Mark had their own private race for secon'd and third. Mark Asbill took first 125 Novice after a close race wi th Don Shipley and .Roger Mathews doing great to take second and third. "- .______ _ __ _ Folding foot pegs • · · · · · · · TIS MOTORS 1049 W. Mission, Pomona, Cal. 91766 714-629-8642 -_ _---- Deafer Inquiries Invited ..... ..... . ...~-_.:.