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Free Beer for TT Scramblers By Dick Sjoboen PORT ANGELES, WASH., June 6, 1971 - There was a light rain early but who noticed? The beer was free! Rain, yes, but by race time you wouldn't have known it; the dust was really thick. The Port Angeles track consists of a straight to the long sweeping south curve leading to the back straight with its jump, then the hairpin north turn which takes you back to the. finish line. Four classes were represented, 125, 200, 250 and Open. Brad Tibbitts (Bul) Pruitt Prevails at 'Aiax 50' By Larry Ulrich CHRISTMAS VALLEY, ORE., May 29-30, 1971 Christmas Valley, Oregon, once a highly-advertised retirement mecca, is fast becoming an off-road racing center. The desolate, flat, windy country that is extremely cold in the winter discouraged retiremen t people and only a few remain in th e small comm unity. A beautiful lodge with a restaurant and lounge sits on the edge of a trout-filled lake adjoining a golf course. This lodge is the center of racing activity. The business people of Christmas Valley are quite enthusiastic about race events, as th ey are quite a shot in the economic arm. A Klamath Falls-based motorcycle club throws one race here each year. Lo1:ios M.C. and two buggy clubs went together to hold off-road races this weekend. This event will be a first-time Oakland M.C. Stages First CUm b SinJce '51 LIVERMORE, CAL., June 6, 1971 The Oakland M.C. held its first Hillclimb since 1951 today at Carnegie Cycle Park and it was a successful event. They had 126 riders and over 1000 spectators tum out. With temperatures in the 90's and a new 330 foot hill, it was only a handful of riders ever to make it to the 330 foot mark, and only about six or seven ever to make it over the top, another additional 200 feet. Ron True riding a 750 Norton Commando, was the overall winner with a top time of 8.53 seconds with a ride that looked as if he was shot out of a cannon. (Results on page 48) effort for the three clubs tqgether and is advertised as "50 plus" so they can expand the course to 100 miles or more at later events. The bike riders got together and decided they wanted to ride more than 50 miles so the sponsoring clubs chuckled and agreed to run tw 0 laps for the bikes, but said it would take three hours to make one lap. Carl Pruitt made one lap in one hour and 10 minutes and two laps took two hours and 20 minutes for fast time and a class win. The course turned out to be 40 miles in length. About five miles was cross country, five miles of 100 mile per hour roads and 30 miles of some rough rocky roads with a few really neat sections. Pruitt, aboard a Husqvarna, was undecided about the course, but most riders thought it had too many roads. This was the clubs' first attempt and they didn't realize it takes more than two days to layout a cross country. Sunday, the jeeps and buggies had a go at it. They only went one lap and, surprisingly enough, had some times equal to the bikes'. Tom Farwell of the sponsoring "Jolly Jeepers" turned official top time of 1:10.22. Martin Cain of Prtland turned top buggy time with 1:14.44. AlI-in-all, the three clubs put on a ~ood run. Entry fees were a little high (SIO pre, $12.50 post) trophies not very big, and they suffered from "first time" confusion. Next year should be a bigger and better event. Where else can you find a town that wants a bunch of motorcycles, dune buggies and jeeps tearing around? This writer hopes next year they can make use of the sand dunes near Christmas Valley and not use so many roads. (Results on page 24) It had rained but you couldn't tell it. picked up the "125 and 200 A Main wins; Dan Mangano (Yam) got there quickest in the 250 A Main, and Dave MacNamar (Nor) got all the Open motos. The meet was marked by machines competing against those of much larger displacement. Young Duane Hendrickson ga'lle Tibbitts fierce competition on his Kawasaki Centurion in the 200 A Main but in the late going, his chain was !mocked off the sprocket going down the front straight. In the Open class, a Harley-Baja competed against a 750 N orton and managed a 3rd place finish. The event was climaxed by a Grand Prix. In this form of insanity, the 125cc bikes were placed in two rows in front of the 250cc bikes; the larger machines way in the rear. At the drop of the flag, the track was suddenly alive with more than 30 competitors. Dan Mangano (Yam) captured first place before lap one was complete, Dave MacNamar, who had started in the extreme rear spot, had moved up into 5th. On the last lap, a swarm of small bikes filled the haitpin and kept Dave from a finishing bid. Dan Mangano got th e big trophy, and another day of racing was ended. (Results on pge 48) Goose Hollow: A Place to Race EUGENE, ORE - Oregon, often called the "Beaver State", will soon have its first motorcycle park. It will be called Goose Hollow, and it will occupy 200 acres of rolling green hills and giant trees in the Willamette Valley. The valley, itself, is about 30 miles wide and takes its name from the river that flows north for about 190 miles between the Coast and Cascade mountain ranges. It is noted for its diversified farming and has a very heavy rainfall. Goose Hollow is only 22 miles from the capital city, Salem, and 66 miles from Portland, Oregon's largest city. It can be easily reached by freeway and state highway, and a county road skirts its perimeter. The area, itself is said to be one of the seven best areas in the United States in which to live, ecology wise. The park is the brain child of Mr. Fred P. Harris who is also the park's owner and the president of C.M.C. Oregon. The park has and excellent European type motocross track and the first CMC event is slated for July 4, 1971. In addition to motocross racing, the park will have plenty of trail riding area and a hillclimb. In the near future, competitors will also have a IT course and a '4 and a Y, mile track. There will be a large camping area that will accommodate both tent and trailer camping, and it will be located near a stream that runs the length of the park. Plans are now in the making to dam up the stream near the campsite providing a lake in that area. The park will have plenty of parking, and chemical restrooms will soon be replaced by permanent ones. Concession stands will provide food and drink, and a local motorcycle shop will provide a. van to seU parts and accessories. Goose Hollow will have the only motocross track in the area, because the one that was used for the Inter-Am series has been closed. Stu Peters, of the California Motorsport Club, has laid out some of the best motocross courses in Southern California, and he recently made a trip to Oregon to look over the park and help layout the track. The CMC, at present, promotes more motocross events than any other organization in the U.S., and perhaps even the world. CMC Oregon will broaden the scope even farther as it becomes the third state in the fast growing organization. Dan Bolumenthal is the head man at CMC Utah, and he operates out of Salt Lake City. James Ferguson is at the controls of CMC Central, and James Perry handles thjngs for CMC North. Ferguson's headquarters are located in Visalia, and Perry operates from Santa Cruz. All four branches are under the control of the Los Angeles area based California Motorsport Club, operated by two veterans of the European motocross circuit Stu Peters and Kelvin Franks. Persons interested in information about Goose Hollow or CMC Oregon should contact Fred P. Harris, 728 Tierra Drive, N.E. Salem, Oregon, 97301. . : ************************************************************************** ,. : Tenth Annual ,. ,. ,. AMATEUR TT SCRAMBLES C ~ ~ • • . erebral Palsy Benefit Motorcycle Races : IAMA Sa~c';ole" I CLASSES fROI 200cc '0 650cc AND SIDE HACK I DOla';OI $2 Per Class I : d t 22 AMA An" D;s'r;c' 35 Riles Enforce" : :., Suna y, Augus, 1971 . : '; • ,. : Salinas Rodeo Grounds Salinas, California Entries will be accepted only from July 1 to July 15 - S'al"ar" AMA EI'r, lIal' WiII'e Accep'e" ,. Entries not accepted ,. .. ,. ,. r-1. return money L.-....J send tickets Mail Entry to: NAME 0 .-..... • ,: (ANON.PROFITCORP~~~T_ION_PHONE Expires Engine Number E ~ Club. __ District Riding No.... _ _ Cu. In. _ _ : Competition Rules of the American Motorcycle Association and the District Committee and I further agree to hold blameless the American Motorcycle Association, Junior, the Salinas check one Ramblers Motorcycle Club, the Salinas Elks Lodge No. 614 and any property owner or owners and agree to assume any and all risks for any loss or injury to myself or property in P.O. Box 541, Salinas, Ca. 93901 Self addressed stamped envelope must accompany entry. .""'. Must have valid AMA & Sportsman Card. • I will enter in the Class. Junior -Expert_Novice_ : Riding or Sidecar Partner _ - ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK AND WAIVER OF PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM Under the rules and sanction of the American Motorcycle Association, I hereby agree to conform to and comply with the rules governing this contest in connection with the Salinas Ramblers M.C., Inc. • riders. Make Motor which I may b~c~!",e involved by reason of participation in this contest. I do also agree to : assume responSIbility for any property damage which I knowingly initiate. I have read this entry blank. Yes _ _ No t * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *'11. * *-............ .. ** l 500 A~a.DM~.A:.:N:~Uamfibedermemberofthe no post entry. ,. Presented by Salinas Ramblers M.C., Inc. ,. ,. and Salinas Lodge No. 614 BPO Elks ,. Entries accepted will be notified by mail. .. . Entries limited to "''' • • .. " • _ ... '" gJ' " .., c: ~ ~ w Z W ...J U r u