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Foley Bags Alviso Win lhnbecks Top Oregon :: . > ~ ~ w Z W ...J () > () . By Larry Ulrich BEND, ORE., April 18, 1971 - TV motocross. That's what's happening here. Today was the first of ten mo tocross events to be tdevised on Bend TV 10. Fifteen-year-old Randy Limbeck did it again by running away from his competition with his 250 Maico. He led all three motos and the only mistake he made was to foul a plug in the seventh lap of the first moto to take fourth place. He easily won the other two motos for the overall win. Mike Ahalt (Hus), Tracy Lantz (Mai), and Jack Sauer (Mai) really battled it out for the next three positions. In the Open class, Maico rider Doug Aiken and CZ rider Neil Miller put on quite a show for the TV camera, as they passed one another several times much to the joy of the spectators. Aiken, quite a ham in front of a camera, would do a big wheelie every time he felt he had a safe lead on Miller. The 125 class saw the brothers Limbeck really get it on. Randy would forsake his 250 Maico and ride a Honda for Poweroll Performance of Bend. Brother Rick was riding his DKW. The Honda had plenty of horsepower but lacked the handling qualities of his brother's machine. Randy won the first moto, but Rick won the next two for the overall win. Scott Katter, his first year out of the beginners class, tied up third spot. The riders were greeted by half an The Limbeck·s. Rick (above) and Randy (right) put it to the other competitor> at the Cascade M.C.'s motocross at Bend. Ore.. April 18. Randy picked up a first in the 250 class while riding a Maico. then switched to a Honda to take second in the 125 division. Rick aced him out in this class riding his 125 DKW. inch of snow and found the track quite slick in the morning. By race time, however, the track wa-s in good shape and even got a little dusty by late afternoon. The Cascade M.C. prepares their track with oil, sawdust, and water. Something new was a Mini-bike race won by Honda mounted Mark Watkins. Mini-bikes will be a regularly scheduled event at events now. Next motocross is May 9 and will be a benefit for Cascade MIC member, Bill St. Jeor, who was severely burned April 12th and lost most of his possessions in the lire. Cental Oregon merchants are donating the trophies and all proceeds will go to St. J eor. (Results on page 28) Murphy Rules Bremerton Motocross BREMERTON, WA., April 18, 1971 The Bremerton Cruisers today ran the final of their four-race series at the club grounds near the coastal city of Gorst, Wash. One hundred riders raced and 250 spectators had plenty to watch, because this track is a true motocross circuit, with long off-camber straights, up and down hills, and three creek crossings. Local Bremerton lad, Buck Murphy, riding a string of first-placings on a 250 Maico and a 400 Suzuki, led every moto Bv Steve Hall in both classes from start to finish for impressive overall victories. Murphy was challenged hy Doug Raines, on a 1967 Husqvama 250, and Greg Heitman, riding a brand new yellow CZ. These two riders and Harold Storm on another newer Husky fought for second place all day. Storm's fourth gained him enough points to take the high point series trophy home. Murphy showed how powerful the new Suzukis are in every moto of the PORTA- 400 class, bu t in this event he was challenged strongly by former National number 13, Bob Budschat. Bob was riding a custom-framed 450 Ducati he built in his own shop, and gained a well-earned second. In the 125 class, another Budschat, this time young Mike, rode a beautiful race on his Sachs to lead all the 125 's home. In the process, he had to fight all the way with Bill Snowey on a Yamaha, and John Irwin, also on a Yamaha. By Bill Spencer AL VISO, CAL., April 25, 1971 - Still recovering from a devastating defeat by the San Francisco 49er's in basketball, the Eastside M.C. put on its first event of tbe 1971 season and drew out a large supply of riders and a very good turnout of spectators at their club grounds near tbe southern end of the San Francisco bay. While the track wasn't in the best of condition, the racing was again superb and all those attending had a full day of scrambles racing, a la AMA. The race for high point man in the district continues with Mike Renslow still in command although he raced at another track this day. The other race had eigh t trophies and paid more in points then did the 250 Expert Main at Alviso which paid only 5 points. The recipient of these points was National Scrambles Champ, Jim Foley and the race for the points was nothing less than spectacular. On the pole for the main event was John Gennai on Bob Swanson's Ossa. Gennai was the early point leader in the year but has dropped back somewhat at this point. Also in contention for the win was Steve Foster on a Sonny Kenyon racing B.ultaco and Foley's Yamaha. Up went the Bag and off went Gennai and F oster wi th Foley tagging along in third. Craig Filmer and Paul McCaul spent the entire race dueling for fourth while Gennai stretched his lead early in the race. Foster never let Gennai get to far ahead and Foley was always within striking range. Just as it appeared that Gennai might have it in the bag, something happened that caused him to lose power and Foster was right there to get underneath. But suddenly, Gennai was back in front although his lead was cut to nil Entering the last comer with three laps to' go, John again had problems and as Foster went to go underneath, Foley got under the both (Please turn to pg. 15) Garage, Kitchen, Bedroom, Bathroom, Dining room THE SMUGGLER The travel trailer designed especially for motorcycle riders. 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