Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1970's

. '", 8 CL ~ W Z W ..J U >- U _~ ""-' "" W:.~::=.=~::=I The line-up for Main I: Center rider 148y) Pat McCaul won the first while next to hir:n. Joe Henry (42y) looks over his motor, it seized in the first but a spare won the second. IcCaul, Henry Star in ST Double Header -- By Bill Spencer SACRAMENTO, CAL, June 11, 1971 - Tonight's State Capitol Short Track series had an extra added attraction as the previously rained-out May 7 main was scheduled after the regular ma.in event. While many of the participants were on the National circuit, the field was filled with riders from the first Main Event. The regular night's activities saw seven qualifying heats lead into three regular paying heats. Chico's Lowell Moural wound up on the pole for the first heat after setting the fastest qualifying heat. He brought his new Yamaha DT-I in for the checkered again with Terry Sage and Tom Clark following. Heat No.2 was the fastest with Joe Henry winning over a very fast Pat McCaul. Henry, a local boy, never looked so good, as he and his machine worked flawlessly. McCaul was ever present and the main looks to be a tough one for both of these young riders. The third heat went to last week's Main Event winner Bob Scally, who had everything under control. This heat was the test for Scally, as point leader Mike O'Brien was running and Scally is looking to close his lead. Scally led it off and set a good hard pace that kept young O'Brien in clteck for second and Novice Gary Lozano third. Semi~main Event winners were OSSA DKW CARABELA Now at E. T. CYCLE SALES 2268 EI Camino Real Mountain View, Ca. 94040 (415) 964-6622 Mail Order Specializing in competition equipment Moural and Scally. Moural came to this sedes with a borrowed Triumph that he rode well, but he just didn't seem to have enough horsepower although he had made one main before. His new machine definately had the necessary power and h is riding ability makes him a man to watch in the coming years. The IS-lap Main saw Moural on the pole with Scally right inside him. At this point, referee Masterson noted that Moural's gas ta.nk was leaking and time was called while repairs were made. Inside of Scally sat Joe Henry and Pat McCaul. McCaul is a new Novice that has hit the scene rather hard and is taking the place of Scott Brelsford, now doing in the troops at Ascot. As starter Pete Zimmerman's flag went up, McCaul jumped into the lead with John Green, Scally and Henry close behind. Green kept up a hard charge for the entire distance. Scally and Henry diced for third until Henry got by and began to challenge Green for the second spot. Ju~t as he appeared to be ready to pass, his machine seized and he was forced to drop back, finally finishing seventh. All the while McCaul was looking quite well in first and main rained an even pace that brough t him home the winner. His machine is as powerful as the rest but his riding style lets him dive deeper in th e corners, giving him grea t drives off the turns. He is certainly spectacular to watch. Green held on for second with John Grand moving up to take third over Scally who was having tire problems. Russ Powell beat out O'Brien for fifth and Henry's seventh was just in front of Moural who was ex,periencing mechanical difficulties. As the troops filed into the pits for a short rest before- the second main, Henry received permission to ride another motor and proceeded to get it ready. Additions to the re-formed main were John Grand, John Green and Pat McCaul. After 10 minutes they were lined up and the second Main Event of the night was under way. The first lap saw Novice Stainless Steel Foot Pegs to fit all Bultacos $10.95 Mail Order Deale, loqulrlflS IIlV,ICd Sonny 2594 Middlefield Rd. APAIR veteran Expert, is slowly catching the 2nd year Novice. Gary Lozano take a slim lead over Scally, McCaul, Henry, O'Brien and Powell. Scally had reversed his tire hoping to have a better drive off the corner but the bite going in wasn't as good. Henry made up time and within two laps was knocking on Lazano's rear tire. Within another two he took a lead over Lozano and McCaul. O'Brien and Powell were dicing for fourth with Powell beating out the point leader and finally going by the ailing Lozano to finish third behind Hanry and McCaul. 415-961-4399 These two mains didn't alter the first two spots but with McCaul's first and a. second, he now has fourth spot with 34 points, just one off of Joe Henry's 35, while Scally remains in second with 40 and O'Brien leads with 45. Russ Powell moved out of a tie for seventh to fifth in front of double main winner Roberts, with 24. The National circuit regulars will be returning around July I and the racing should be tight as the Capitol short track series continues. (Results on page 48) liCE Offers Cfln-Am' Trip A free trip to British Columbia, Canada, along with the chance to compete in the J 9 71 Canadian National Motocross Championship at Totem Raceway in Aldergrove, B.C., will be won by the eight high-point riders from a six week elimination series to be held at Indian Dunes Park in Valencia, Calif. The Dunes elimination rounds, which commence on June 26, will also be held on July 4 and 18, and Aug. I, 8 and IS. The overal1 poin ts winners from each class of Juniors alld Seniors will then journey to Totem Pole Land for the " ...biggest Motocross Championship MOST ENTHUSIASTIC DEALER SELBY MOTORS Ke~yon (yc~s Mt. View, Ca. 94040 Series Point leaders Mike O'Brien 175z) and Bob Scally 171 z) fight it out in the heat. Scally, a 346 EI Camino, Redwood City (415) 369-4112 race ever held in Canada. .. ", Sept. 4-6. According to Wally Sukaroff of the Totem Competition Motorcycle Club, " ... there will be a cash purse, merchandise, trophies and Centennial awards by the Provincial Government," for the fastest moto racers. Ernie Alexander and George Conrad of A.C.E. Enterprises, the promoting duo for the Indian Dunes moto activity, have arrange for new Ford vans to transport the winning riders and their equipment to and from the Canadian race. There will also be camera crews traveling with the group, and their film will be a possible subject for TV release. On the final day of Series racing. Aug. 15, two additional riders will be drawn ~t random from th c names contained in all six entry boxes, and these lucky individuals will alsq get a free tl;ip along with the selected moto racing team. Bultaco flywheel Puller Fits all current production Bultacos except Shetpa 100-$6.95 C&M Cill. rc,). Jdd 5% \alc~ tax . ~ECIALTIES P.Q.Bux717 I'vlOUIl1JUl View, California 940-10

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