Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1970's

Valtejo Experts Continue Saga By James Brammer VALLEJO, CAL., May 14, 1971 -If it were not for the high speed crashing involved that results in injuries which has included a broken leg, the 650cc Expert class of the IT Scrambles at Vallejo would be pure slapstick comedy. For a brief review, on the opening night, a 'multiple crash on the start of the 650cc Expert class in a heat race put six riders flat on their backs. Second week, coming .out of the same corn.er during the start of the class lmal, a multiple crash cancelled the race with one man going to the hospital with a broken leg. In the Last episode, the start of the final was good with plenty of action. Lap one, Mike Sarandria was leading Rodney Norgaard, Frank Hall, and Bill Budde. Lap two, Sarandria leads Budde in secortd followed by Ken Helling, and Norgaard. Lap three, Harry Dring fen hard on the inside coming out of the North comer. He was off the track, but in the confusion, the starter black flagged the race. Dring's face showed signs of pain and Laughter as two men held him up to show that he wasn't hurt. John Gennai look the 250cc Expert class lead on the third Lap from Larry Drew. Foley had no problems winning the 500cc Expert final. . (Results on page 26) M PUYAlltJP PROFESSIONAL M-X DRAWS DOZEN By John Francis Photos by Hudon PUYALLUP, WASH., May 2, 1971 The day was beautiful The course was watered. The riders were there - all twelve of them. The crowds? About a dozen spread out in the stands. This was the first opportunity in the Northwest to have a local, E!0fessional motocross. The purse was to have been $600 but due to the extremely poor turnout the purse was voted by the racers to be reduced to $300 plus gas expenses for all who participated. The race consisted of three 20-minute motos with two flfteen minute rest periods. The first moto sawall twelve riders starting but by the Last moto only MOTOCROSS SCHEDULED FOR NAPA The Napa Sio-Poke M.C. has scheduled a motocross on June 13 on Dry Creek Road in Napa, Calif. All pro£eeds will go to the Napa Valley Association for the Retarded. A property owner has agreed to let the club use his Land for this cause. Dave Clift was the top point winner of the day at Puyallup, Wash. on May 2. TwinCityBeginsMX Series By Larry Butterfleld CENTRALIA, WASH., May 2, 1971 The Twin City M.C. came through with the first of a series of motocross races today and the only real problems faced were the heat and dust. The weatherman had predicted rain so it turned out to'be a very sunny day. But, without the natural track watering (drizzle) the ground dried up and made it a bit uncomfortable.' Despite the fact there wer" numerous oth"r motocross"s and scrambles being run in the area, more than 80 riders still showed. Chuck Anderson wrangled in his I OOcc Kawasaki to top honors in that dispLacemen t class with his nephew, Vic, taking third. Bill Joyce put together t~o fine rides before having a bit of trouble in the third to second second overall. The 125 class was no surprise as Charks Strayer (P"n) continued his string of winning nearly every 125 moto since the club began 10 months ago. Dick Stidham (Yam) took second. Chuck Anderson came upon the scene again in the 200cc class and battled Steve Houty for the win. This time, Anderson had to settle for second ahead of Cub Nelson. Ossa mounted Dan Flock got beat off the line in each of the 250 motos, but before a quarter of a Lap he'd be out flying away with the win. Another Stidham, this one Jerry, guided his CZ to second. John Sweatt used all of his experience to fight Larry Wescott for the Open win, but just couldn't tum the trick and had to b" listed as runnerup. Third went to Dick Kuhn. The next race in the series is set for May 22 and the track is 6 miles north of Centralia on Interstate 5. (Results on page 26) LlCi, S,oi.s 0,•• S.aso. By N. A. Williams BRUSH PRAIRIE, WASH., May 9, 1971 - Being a holiday weekend (Mother's Day) the turnout of riders ~as small; only 80 riders showed up. The track was well oiled (to keep dust down) and smooth at the start but it soon started to break up a little on top. Several riders were down during the day but orily two injuries were reported, One of these was young Robby Gore. Robby had just crossed the finish line in the 100cc A Main when he went into the comer too hard and put his Yamaha against the fence. Robby got second I,'Lace in this main and a possible broken an k1e from th e fall. DEPT. OF CORRECTION In Last week's M.O.R.E. from the Capitol, Russ Sanford meant to state that the decible readings he proposed should read 88 for highway machines and 92 for off-road vehicles. What appeared was incorrect. • .aJa Wins again! Spokebenders Hare & Hound May 16, 1971 Trailbike Class 1st larry Roesler - BAJA 100 2nd Mitch Mayes - BAJA 100 3rd Jim Summers - BAJA 100 Send check or money order of: • Easy loading ramp o Carries three bikes o Capacity - 1100 Ibs. o Weight - 201 Ibs. • Frame is 2" angle iron o o o o o $75.00 Springs·leaf type Hitch size - 1·7/8" Overall length - 103" Money back guarantee Tires - 480 x 8 Plus $10.00 for shipping and handling. Wheel base - ny," Tail·/5top and Directional lights included • I ntroduetory offer - Price increase as of o 6/1/71 • Easy to assemble - All you need is a wrench & screvvdriver save over $100:00 on current market price. 15977 Ventura Blvd. Encino, Calif. 91316 Telephone 345-5638 .... 0> seven riders made it back up to the starting line. Dave Clift (Bul) was the high-point winner of th" day with a fIrst in the beginning moto, after Jim Pomeroy (Bul) lost the lead with a broken throttle cable. Clift went on for a consistent second in the other two matos. Jim Pomeroy, after his bad luck in the fust moto, went on for wins in both remaining motos. In the Last moto, Pomeroy was running in 3rd position behind Mih WeIland, riding a borrowed Husky, and Clift, when the f"ll. )3y the time he got the bike running again the was next to last. The race for second place between Weiland and Robert Cooper (CZ) took everyone's attention. WeIland was pressed hard by Cooper and passed, but manag"d to pull back by him a bit later. While this race was ·going on, J'omeroy was playing catch·the-Ieader. After four Laps he had moved up to third aceing Weiland who had again been passed by Cooper. Cooper wasn't about to give up his position easily and proceeded to duel with Pomeroy for another lap. Both of them were gaining on Clift. Finally, Pomeroy passed Cooper and .. half-Lap later Clift signaled to let him by 'him. That was a good showing for Pomeroy, who has been out of racing for the past three weeks due to a broken nose sustained at the Boise event. We'll have to see if he'll be in shape to take on the likes of John DeSoto for the May 16th mo tocross. Randy Skiver had to receive the Most Spectacular Spill Award for the day. Randy was riding a bike with an experimental frame designed by AI Oppy. Coming off one of the smaller jumps the head broke away from the stainless steel down-tubes and Skiver went flying face fIrst over the front of what remained of the machine. Other than being a little shaken, he was fine. The bike is an interesting design but may have to go back to the old drawing board. (Results on page 26) the Harley- Davidson outpBrformBrs :.: " 5 .., ~ w Z ~ ~ U

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