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p'r~vai~ in 2 -Day MX Jr/Ex. class and was another rider whom By Bruce C. Young won all three motas on each day. Don PLACERVILLE; CAL., May 30·31, finished up his weekend by starting last 1971 - This the second weekend in a in the last moto and by the 2nd lap was series of motocross by the Placerville third and by the 3rd lap had slipped M.C. turned out to be a great success. into first and was never to be seen again. Sunday's races started out with (Results on page 2.8) perfect track conditions but soon the water truck had to be called in to release the dust. There were several accidents that forced the motos to be cut to tWo only for the fint day of a By Bruce C. Young two-day evenL PLACERVILLE, CAL., May 22,1971 Sunday nigh t turned into a downpour Mike McGowen of Mike's Marine and and by Monday morning the track was Cycle of Placerville showed all comen as near perfect as one could hope. Many the way around at this the first of a riders stated that the traction was really series of motocross events sponsored by great. The club had cut out one bad the Placerville M.C. water hole that was run through on More thOj.n 200 riders showed to make Sunday to riden' relief. this a very in teresting race before The whole weekend seemed to be a approximately 400 spectators. The series of instant replays with many weather was a little on the warm side riders winning all three motos on both and the track was dusty in spots but days of racing. The first of these was with a mile-plus each lap every rider got Charlie Marshall on a 100cc Honda to his fill of riding over a very challenging win the 1OOcc Novice class. course with all types of interesting Two Penton riden that ride for challenges to test one's skill. Gene's Automotive in Rocklin, Calif., There were no serious accidents and ran away from all other competition: everything went off very smoothly, and Rick Clements in the 125 Novice everyone had a good time. Division and Kevin Henry in the' 125 Top rider was, of course, McGowen Jr/Ex. evenL These two also won all on his trusty 125 Bul to take the win in three motos on both days. the 125 Jr/Ex. event. Mark LaRue won In the 250 Novice class the rider that his 250 Novice race very easily as did showed that he was super fast was one Doyle Jester and Martin Feaver in their Scott Pepper on a CZ, winning all three respective Open Novice motos. R!.0tos of both days. Scott was chased The Open J r lEx. event was a real race very hard by Mark LaRue, who really between Martin Helzer (CZ) and Eric put the pressure on Pepper. Petterson (Hus) with Martin gathering Greg Hubbs Expert rider from Grass enough points to get first overall. Valley, Calif., also did a back-to-back Petterson wrenched h is knee very badly race with big wins each day. Greg was in the first lap of the last moto but hard pressed on Monday by another made a valiant effort to hold onto his Expert rider, Jim Miller (Hus) from mount to finish his moto and garner Marin MotorSports 'Sales of Marin second overall. County. Jim only raced on Monday but (Results on page 28) he really put on a show to give Greg MOTOCROSS SCORING some battle all the way. The big winner in the Open.Novice • CHANGED class was Doyle Jester on his big Maico. District 36 referees voted for the Doyle was untouchable all weekend recommendation of changing the long. current motocross scoring system to the Another untouchable was Don international system, Le., one point for Stover, riding for Coelmans MIC of first, two for second, ad infinitum. A Stock ton, Calif., on his big Husky. Don rider must complete at least one lap in was the overall winner in the Open each heat to qualify as a finisher. II SEalES OPENER :.w. The action was heavy for the Memorial Weekend at Placerville. Grossi,Darnell in MX Show By Margaret Eamest Photo by Bill Czervinski SANTA MARIA, CAL., May 30, 1971 - Lompoc SIc-Pokes played host to nearly 300 riden for their two-day event for the 4th Larry Fessenden Memorial Motocross held at· the brand new, as yet unnamed, motocross track in the Santa Maria riverbed. Camping was available so many riden and their families stayed overnight to take advantage of the reduced entrY fee for the second day. The 125 Sr. class had a hex on it both days, Johnny Groisini and Paul McDaniels both on 125 Suzukis had bike problems, threw a chain, loose , spokes, etc., to the extent tha.t Grossini, between matos, drove 50-miles round trip for extra parts and had his mount ready to go for the third. These two were wheel to wheel, last lap, last corner when McDaniels fell. Grossini was too close and rode over the back of McDaniels breaking Grossini's front wheel. Both riden walked away, slowly, but never the less walking. Monday's toll was almost as l?ad. Scott Frisby held the lead when he broke all spokes. Vince Clark then took the lead until he lost his clutch and consiste,:!t Mike David took advantag~ of all these problems and came home for the checkered flag and first overall on his DKW. The 100 Junion moaned and groaned when told the Powder Puffs would be combined; their chief'complaint: the girls hold them back. But, that wasn't the case either day as Cherry Stockton (Bul) and Kathy Montgomery, aboard a Super-Rat, got the checkered long before most of the male pack came through. G'oad sportsmanship and heroism showed up in the 250 Seniors and an unknown rider should be given proper credit. Donnie Kalin, on a Suzuki, went down and was pinned by his bike, unable to get up. The next lap Donnie was still· lying there so an unidentified rider stopped during his race to assist him and continued racing when he knew Donnie was unhurt. Donnie wishes to extend a special thank-you, whoever you are! John Caldwell, 250 Jr., hel4 the lead by a third of a lap and seemed to be coasting to the win when from out of nowhere, as if he dropped from the sky, Rex Brown was right on his tail and John realized too late and Brown took the win although had had to be satisfied for a second place overall. Open Sr. class was a sight to behold. Bob Grossi, Russ Damell and Jim West combined with local talent. Damell held the lead for awhile until Grossi, on his Husky zapped him for the overall win. The 250 Srs. and Open Srs. were combined on the second day as the entry was somewhat smaller; each class was scored separately. Jeff Little, a 250 Sr. got quite a thrill when he passed Damell on the last lap on the straigh taway 100 yards from the finish line but the 400 Suzuki out-powered Little at the checkered. Darnell made a special point of congratulating and shaking hands with Little for a good ride. . The weather was rather threatening most of the time but made for good riding both days and fast laps. The course was in very good shape and made for good traction. Spectator viewing is much improved with large mounds located on the inside with visibility from all angles. A contest is underway for a name for this track with the prize a pass for one year to all events, so get your suggestioris to theownen or the Lompoc Sio-Pokes. (Results on page 2~) Racing Wheels, Sprokets, and Disc Brakes In Stock for Immediate Delivery from NEIL KEEN ERFORMANCE ACCESSORIES 2415 Brown Rd. St. Louis, Mo. 63114 (314) 426-6959 II1II.,... 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