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o N " '" 8? on N . > :; ~ W Z GROSSI'S DOING IT AGAIN.... By John Grout Photos by Racing Photos VALENCIA, CAL., May 9, 1971 Northern Californian rider Bob Grossi, who apparently has grown a little weary of uslip-in-the-slop-motocrosses" which are offered at this time of the year in his immediate lead in the third moto, seeming to have the situation under complete control. But Grossi, while devouring the rear studs of the front two, decided that the time for fun and games had come and gone. Yanking his Husky to a highside attitude, he W ...J U >- U Bob Grossi (9Bl and Mark Blackwell face off. neck of the woods, came back to the ACE sponsored races today at Indian Dunes. After dropping a close first moto decision to a couple of the finest dust kickers going - Jim West and Mark Blackwell - Grossi, the invader, seemed to get a little stiff-necked at his lower California welcome. So, for the final two Open Senior races, he didn't seem to have a problem. West and Blackwell leaped into an involved himself with some kind of a gravi ty-agitating, horizon tal-to-the-track arc of the wide sand sweeper tum. He was ripping around th e crest of near-nothing with more audacity than a "Rebel 500" pilot with a jammed throttle and forty degrees of asphalt backing. When the three racers had sailed from that tum, Grossi held the lead and continued to spit half of the reservation's sand at the other two riders STUNTS UNLI 3 classes 125: (90cc·125cc) 250: (126cc-250cc) Open: (251cc.over) J. N. R- $20,000 CAS for the balance of the race and the overall victory. West and Blackwell were the rear guards to uBouncin' Bob." Dave Rodgers, returning to the competition after a badly injured leg. had put him out, allowed CZ-mounted Jim Wilson to garner a couple of quick wins and appear to be well on the way to an overall 250 Senior win. But that's not the way it went into the books. In the third moto Rodgers was able to pass five other riders for a win; while the best that a luckless Wilson couId manage, was a six th place finish. Rodgers crossed the line as the day's class champion. Then, returning once again, Rodgers fought his way from behind during the 125 Se.nior to collar Mark Abbatoye, John RIce, Don Emler and Scott Hoffee to become the solid-pocket payee at the wampum window. ... The mini-cycle bunch watched Mike Brown defeat Kenny Alexander. While the Powder Puffs were whipped three straigh t times by young Mary Grigg. The Old Timers were set·upon by Don Withers, Don Untch and Tim Cobb. Ken Zahrt grabbed three wins as he turned back the 100cc Juniors in Division "A"; while Danny LaPorte was the "B" group victor. And again during the races for the 125 Junior "A" gang. Zahrt didn't stop until he had scooped up three straight wins. Jim MacDonald was able to put the same hoax on the "B" Division. . Steve Oliver and Bill Burton were responsible for the 250 Junior victories. While Tom Simpson pulled a grand slam on the Open Juniors. The combat at Indian Dunes on this Sunday will feature a "Backwards Motocross" for all classes. A cash purse will once again go·to the Seniors; while some giant-sized trophies will be awarded to Juniors. (Results on page 26) INVITATIONAL ROAD RACE Cycle Guide Magazine will sponsor a two-day, invitational motorcycle. road race at Orange County International Raceway. Sanctioning the race will be the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Federation of Motorcyclists. NEXT CYCLE SWAP-o·RAMA SET SAN BERNARDINO, CAL., May 5, 1971 - Contracts for the next Cycle News Cycle Swap-O-Rama have been signed by promoters Vic Wilson and Larry Huffman. The place: The 42,000 square-foot Commercial Building of the National Orange Show grounds in San Bernardino. The date: Thursday, June 3. "After staging two very successful Swap-O-Rams at th e Orange County Fairgrounds, we feel that the next one should be staged in a location that will, hopefully, accommodate the vast number of enthusiasts in the Riverside-San Bernardino County area," stated co-promoter Larry Huffman. "The National Orange Show grounds in San Bernardino is a perfect location. It's situated in the center of the Inland Empire and should draw from as far away as Indio and' Barstow, to say nothing of the millions of residents in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area. "Vic and I think that a Thursday night would be better from the buyers' viewpoint, rather than on a weekend when many people will be out on the desert riding," Huffman added. The hours for the third Cycle News Cycle Swap-O-Rama will remain the same, swapper set-up fro;'" noon to 5 p.m., doors open to the general public from 5 to midnigh t. The admission also remains unchanged, SI for adults, kids under 6 free. Swapper booths are available now for reservations: $5 for' private parties, $10 for commerical or dealers. Booths will remain 10 by 10 feet; or one hundred square feet. For information, call 714/637-1835 or send a check or inoney order for $5 to Cycle Swap, Inc., 4213 Riverdale, Anaheim 92806. DAN GURNEY TO CYCLES? All you speculators and crystal ball gazers, take note of this hot little news item from Norton Villiers in Paramount, Calif. Dan Gurney, well-known race car driver, called the Norton and AJS firm May 11 from Indianapolis, Ind., and ordered a fully equipped Norton Production racer; fairing, GP carbs, transistorized ignition, etc. He didn't say what he wanted it for. Ummmmmm? Mail entries to: Stunts Unlimited 5451 Marathon Los Angeles, Ca. 90038 ' $20,000 TO' 'ROfESS'OffAL fACEIS MOr,fS • STUIT SHOW irE MUS'C fOI A COM'LETE 24 HOUI 'EI'OD - - - --I Fill out this po I a minor. I further I forsaid _ I inor to compete hereby releasing I owners, and any th is event, for I nt valid until I being of legal 1. Name 2. Co·rider _ 3. Co-rider _ 4. Co-rider _ Make of motorcycle _ _ _ 1971 I will enter in the (Assumption of risk an, The undersigned entran to themselves or to othe 'from any said loss. Stun wh ich said event shall take If entrant is under 21, parent , 1. Entrants signature 2. 3 .., 4. ---: ----=---:: ....:!o....._ _~ Please enclose short biography of yourself and racing background. Photographs, ax 10, will greatly assist our Publicity Department and can also be of advantage to your sponsors. ---- ---- FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL HO 2·3339 -- - - - - - ----:: Notary Public in and for said County and State I I I I I I I I I I I I I t ------