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M Gennai Tops Black Platers By Dick Sorensen VALLEJO, CAL., May 7,1971 - When you have more than 400 riders signing up for an evening of IT racing, you can expect to be around for awhile, and that we were. Especially after an hour and a half delay from practice time to the beginning of the first heat. Apparently the new AMA sign-up forms (used for the first time here) were the delay, but the officials felt the new forms were smaller and better to handle. Now, that everyone is familiar with them, the weekly Friday nigh t sign-ups should go much smoother and quicker in the future. With the newly installed rubber band for starting strung up, the 100 Novices drew for their starting position and then lined up on the rehabitated, smooth, fast track and the program for the evening began with three laps heats and five lap mains. More than 1,000 spectators were ready for the thrills of watching sportsman IT racing at its best, in this natural terrained arena. In the 125 Expert Main Rick Hocking (Bul) had no problem with a first place, but Larry Drew (Bul) and J. Davidson (Yam) had a nose to nose battle for second with the Yamaha winning out. Perhaps Larry's new Bultaco will be faster next week, now that it's broken-in. . The 250 "B" Main proved interesting (because of time limitations, semis were not run), when Steve Whitney (Bultaco) had to work himself up from the middle of the pack to a hard earned third. Steve is one of the not-to-be·novice-very-long riders, if he keeps going like he has been. The 250 Experts really showed the crowd how it's done, with No.3 Black plater John Gennai (Bul) taking the lead and holding it for the win. Jim Foley (Yam) of Lafayette got a bad start but worked himself up to second, but no chance of catching Gennai who had a big lead. It looked like every· black plate in the District turned up at this event, which made for some very, very good heat and main events. Pro.o'er Offer.s .. Cas' for Si'elee By N. A. Williams ST. HELENS, ORE., May 1,1971 - St. Helens Speedway official Keith Forsythe announced that $10 would be awarded to any winner of an A Main that rode a mu ffled machine. Forsythe' said that he wan ts to encourage riders to ' use them now before the track is forced to adopt the policy of requiring them. He would like to see all machines 'voluntarily silenced by the end of the season. F or more infonna tiOD, races or otherwise, call (503) 397-292~: Mike Patrick's .~) YWIfA of (()lOlA ~ 1101 E. 6th St. - Corona (114) 13~1l21 Racing Wheels, Sprokets, and Disc Brakes In Stock for Immediate Delivery from NEIL KEEN PERFORMANCE ACCESSORIES 2~15 Brown Rd. St. Louis, Mo. 63114 (314) 426-6959 C)\\,~tl&'~8~/'~"'1 NOW AVAILABLE at your dealer or write Chain, Box 2264. Cypress, Ca. 90630. Dealer inquiries invited. In the 500 Expert Main, Jim Foley wasn't about to have a repeat of the 250 race, and didn't. For the second week in a row he won the 500 Expert Main and showed the boys why he wears the No. 1 plate. The 650 Expert Main was canceled, after a start when three riders went down and one was sent to the hospital with an apparent fractured leg, with the ambulance gone and it being 12:30 a.m. the officials called it a night. The American Canyon M.C.'s organization was evident; once the racing started it continued without delays or confusion. (Results on page 26) III N > ., :; ~ w Z W ...J U >- U Hilleli.' Draws 109 By Marjorie Rank YAKIMA, WASH_, May 2, 1971 - The skies were full of sunshine and a lot of willing riders were there to enjoy it and the hill. There was a large turnout of riders, the largest ever for the Family Fun Wheelers MIC hillclirnbs. There were 109 riders and about 100 spectators. The hill, with no help from mother nature, was quite dusty, but it didn't dim the spirits of the riders who came here to conquer the hill. The riders came from all parts 0 f Washington. Jerry Rank of Zillah, Wash.; mounted on a DKW, was the youngest rider (13 yrs.) and won the 14 and under class, and also received 6th place in the 250cc class, riding a Maico_ Bob Stumpf, of Richland, Wash.; on a Bultaco (250cc) and Jim Cummerfdt, of Bothell, Wash.; on a (650cc) Triumph, won their classes. Just ·four riders, Bob Stumpf, and Bob Woodworth - both on 250cc Bultacos, and Jim Cummerfelt and Ray Jump, on BSAs mastered the top of the hill. (Results on page 26) SIMMONS-MANLEY DUEL DOLLARS Jack Simmons has taken a lead of ten points over Bill Manley for the Norton Villiers $500 Contingency Award. 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Bill Budde and MIke ~enslow closely contested s~cond place m ~e 250cc Exp.er.t fmal With R.enslow passmg Budde. Ridmg Yamahas m both the 250c~ and 590cc ~lasses, .Foley had a casual nde lea~mg wlte to ~lre. . A fngbtful high speed aCCident 10 the first turn of a 650cc heat race placed five riders on their backs after bouncing off a crash wall. Bud Smith and Phil Ray left in an ambulance. The announcer Chuck Fleming received a report at ilie track that th~y were not seriously injured _ no fractures or internal injuries. This, the opening night of what may be a long series of Friday night races, drew 330 entries. Some came from as far north as Eureka and many from the southern regions of Santa Cruz and San Jose . (Results on palle 26) _._ ..... lfwedon't stocllthe .artsp'u need, chances are nollod~ else does c~ ~!!!'!M Sport Lube Specialties, P.O. Box 629. So. Gate, Calif. 90280. 213-863-7786. Poly-Oil and Lube Distributo.., 4610 W. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, Ariz. 85019. 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