Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1970's

i Cody Keeps 'Feature' Crow n .... ell ~. .. § -, ~. W ~ ..J ~ U By Mike Capalite COSTA MESA, CAL., May 21, 1971 conditions keeps him from running his With track conditions at their worst in a string of match race wins to three long time, the Friday night speedway at straight as he copped the win over th'e Orange County Fairgrounds looked Sonny Nutter after a nip and tuck rITst more like a demolition derby as no less lap that had them going through the than 21 riders went down through the corners like Siamese twins. course of the evening. So far now he has beaten all his But, 'Wild Bill' Cody didn't let track fellow 60-yard riders, (Bast, Woods and Nutter) so the promoter may be hard-pressed to find a suitable l,I1atch, but the best bet would be Mike Bast or Scott Autrey. In the Handicap Main Event, Autrey worked his way up through the pack with Mike Bast right behind him to take over the lead from Ruben Benites. Scott By Rich Hoffman and Mike were both able to keep the EL TORO, CAL., May 19, 1971 - Scott lead over Mike's brother Steve who Smith (Yam) was the big winner tonight finished third. at the A.C.A.'s first point run of the '71 The Second Division Main was a gas for any Velocette lovers that might have season. Scott was victorious in the 125cc, '250cc and Open T.T. events. been in the stands as Erwin Moon took Scott also won the Open S.T. and the lead on this Velocette-powered finished second in the 125cc and 250cc speedway machine and looked to take' Short Track races. the win easily when Ed Williams Scott's main competition came from appeared to get a little enthusiastic in K&N teammate Phil McDonald' (Yam) the straightaway. He and Erwin both who won the 125cc Sr. S.T. and Charles crashed into the wall in one of the most Gann (Bul) who upset Smith in th'e spectacular crashes of the evening. 250cc Sr. S.T. and won himself a fat Luckily, neither rider was injured and $70 for his e'£forts. the win went to Les Chankey with Mike Smith picked up .$95 tonight for his Clancey and Larry Moon getting the efforts. A total payoff of $300 was second and third spots. divided tonight and most of it )"ent to In the last event of the- night, Rick three riders. Woods finally found the combination Mary Davis (Bul) was the top man in that has been avoiding him for the last the Junior division as he won both the two weeks, as he was able to garner the 250cc T.T. and S.T. events. Second to lead coming out of the rrrst corner and Marty in the T.T. was Morris Malone hold it all the way. Sonny Nutter, who seemed the one rider who was close (AJS) and Barrie Idom (Bul) was runner up in the 250 Jr. S.T. enough to give Rick a challenge for the As usual the 125cc T.T. was the' lead, was also a victim of the poor track conditions as he went down in front of largest class with 33 entries. Coming out on top was Dennis Briggs (Kaw). Second Larry Shaw and Dave Gifford who were went to Robert Crecelius (Kaw). able to miss him. In the 125cc Jr. S.T. Bobby Butt was As Larry Shaw moved up on Woods, it looked like it was a matter of who first with Briggs having to settle for second. could keep the machine upright on the In a freak accident Davey Carlson rough track. It seemed like every time riding for Alex Brothers Yamaha Rick would get in trouble enough that sustained a broken leg tonighL Davey Larry could take advantage of it, Larry has been looking super good and also had problems and so they kind of' everyone hopes to see him back in finished in a safe manner with Woods action as soon as possible. leading, Shaw second and Giffo~d third. (Results on page 26) (Results on page 26) Sm -llh Takes · - 'l L d oln ea P Gifford Clieles a' 8'aleersfield Bruce Flanders got his head together with promoters Digger Helm and Bob Francisco and announced that next week there will be a re-match of these two. Gifford picked up the bucks, the trophy and a well deserved kiss from pretty Gloria Faulkner for dominating the Scratch Main from start to finish. The lead was never in doubt at any time, but the second spot was another story, as 'Wild Bill' Cody, Woods and Rick Blake all had a shOL Blake eventually dropped back, seeming to be down on pwer and left the fight to Cody and Woods, with Bill just slipping in for the second money. (Results on page 26) By Sportphoto BAKERSFIELD, CAL., May 19, 1971 - The unexpected traction available coming out of the rITst turn had many riders experiencing unicyclitis this evening. In fact, U.S. Champ Rick Woods twice found himself deposited on his posterior as his machine turned cartwheels down the back straight. Rick suffered yet another indignity at the hands of Kiwi Dave Gifford in the 'King of the Hill' Feature Match Race, when he slipped out into the marbles in the rITst tum of the last lap, allowing Dave to drive into the lead and the win. These two friendly competitors put on such a tremendous duel though, that , High Si.ra Motorcycle Clull I .-------------~----------.' presents _their annual . I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN MOTOCROSS- JUNE 19 &20 I I I This Year fea'uring a $2,400 Purse Mail entries to: High Sierra Motorcycle Club P.O. Box 482 Mananoth Lakes, Ca. 93546 • r-Na-I11I---------~------------------------'-'1 Limited entry in all classes. Mail entry opens May 15 and closes June 6. Postmark date determines entry. No early postmarks accepted. North on 395 - Mammoth Lakes exit, left on 203. Limed from 203 & Old Mammoth Rd. CLASSES: June19 Jr. & Sr. 0-125 Jr. 126-250 June20 Sr. 126-250 Jr. & Sr. 251-0PEN Practice: June 18 Friday 1 to 4 pm. June19 & 20 Sat. & Sun. 7:30 to 8:30 am Riders meetlnl at 8:40 'both Sat. & Sun. First heat loes off at 9:00 a.m. both days. No powder puff, &Iris will ride with the IUYs. FACILITIES: Camplrounds within Write II' Call: \2 miTe, motels within 4 miles. For accommodations Manunoth Reservation service P.O. Box 271 Mallllioth Lakes, Ca. 93546 114-934-2522 Food and heverales at track, also more clean restrooms. Course - loam soli, sand pit, water Tlre.s - knobbles Number wilt be assi,ned with a return acknowled,ement of your entry Elevation 8,000 ft. he sure to brlnl JETS Mandatory Tech InsPection Ambulances In attendance PRIZES: Jr. Div. Bigger and Better Trophies sr. Div. 250 and Open 1st. $300.00 125 t 1S. $200 •00 Cycle News Trophy for all 1st Place Silencer-equipped riders. Awards will be made at the completion of each day's racing. Entry Fee: Jr.-$5.00, Sr.-$l 000 and if any available space, Post-$50.00. Speotators $1.00 donation, children under 12 free wllh an adult. I Street. City A.e • ---Make of Machine Club State Dlv. (circle one) c,c JR. Class SR. I I I I I 'II Sponsored by Under thl rules Ht f...th by the HIIh Sierra Motorcycle Club, I hereby air.. to conform to and ,II comply with rules ,ovemln, this contest, and I further alree to hold blameless the Hllh Sierra Motorkcycle Club, their respeellve officials, servant"a,ents,less..s, local manapment, ..,trants., I trac owners, property owners,and first aid attendants for any loss or Injury to myself or property, In ..hlch I may become Involved by reason of participation In this event. I do also agree to assume whole responsibility for any personal or property llamaIe which I may Initiate and/or Incur. My sllnature on this entry blank, certifies that I have read this form In Its entirety and that I air.. to all of the above. Signature of entrant STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF STATEMENT OF NOTARY (Re4ulred for riders under 21) I heinl of 'e,al ale, do hereby certify that I am the--:-~:-c 1 , a minor. I further sa~th that I hereby live my consent for said minor to compete In this High Sierra Motorcycle Club Inc. event, hereby releaslnl the Hilh Sierra Motorcycle Club property owners, and any other person involved with pulllni on this event, for any and all liabilities. This statement valid until On,_-;---;_--::--:-_=-' before me, the undersl,ned, a Notary Public In and for said County and State, personally appeared ~aa~~a:;;i~' 1972 Silnallre known to me to be the person whose name I~ subscribed to the within Instrument and .1C' knowledpd that _ execuled the same. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto Ht my hand and affixed my official seal the day and ~ar In the c.tlflcatl first above written. .971 day of JIlotary Public In and for said County and State

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