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SUPER MOTORCYCLE PARK PLANNED Saddleback Park of Irvine, Calif., announced recently that they have entered into negotiations with the Irvine Co. to construct a multimillion dollar motorcycle recreation facility in Orange County. The new facility will remain in the same general location as the present site. The new park will include approximately 2000 acres and will specialize in more of the family type facilities of recreation as well as motorcycling. Park founder and director, Vic Wilson stated, "we are planning o..ernight camping, large treed picnic areas, clubhouse and lodge, rental facilities, children playgrounds and babysitting services, fishing, and many other activities to cater to the family, clubs, and related groups." Wilson also stated, "Sadd1eback Park was the first motorcycle park established in the U.S. and has set a precedence of operation which has been duplicated in other areas. We feel in order to maintain a leading position in this field of recreation, we must advance to the next level of development." Saddleback Park's present location .... ~ '" o '" > '3 .., ~ w Z w ~ U >U 11/11/11/11/1 • Cene.. l Riding Ar.. has been in existence for the last four years and has been a prototype operation which Wilson says has given us the guide lines necessary to now develop a park which will have all the Picnic and camping Are. features felt necessary to produce a tirst class recreational facility. With the establishment of the new park, more emphasis is going to be put on total recreation with the prime area being motorcycling. The new facility is designated to be the finest motorcycle facility in Southern Califomis if not in the nation. OntflrifJ finfll IIltered tfJ TWfJ 125 -Mile Refits ONTARIO, CAL., July 9, 1971 - A tentative schedule for the tmal event of the AMA National Circuit was announced today by Bryan Tracy, spokesman for Ontario Motor Speedway, the site of the Oct. 17 National Road Race. "We've made several changes in the program after talking with AMA officials recen t1y, changes which all participants need to know," Tracy explained. ''The most important is that the National to be run on Sunday will be in two heats of 125 miles each, or 39 laps each. Between the two will be a 45 minute break. Time trials determine the starting position in the first and the first race finishing position determines the second. TRI-AM SMASHER Stunts Unlimited, guest appearances on radio and television with a possible shot at a National television appearance on a late-night talk show for some of the competitors. ''We're trying to do everything big," states Ferguson, "like we are trying to get some Playboy Bunnies to appear, too. " Watch for this one. More information can be obtained by calling Ferguson at 805{643-5858. Qualifying for the big Aug. 22 Tri-Am Motocross at Rough Rider is slated for July 25 at Indian Dunes Park in Valencia, Calif., for Beginners and Novices only. Also planned for that qualifying day is a special Radio Team race in which broadcasters from several radio stations in the Venutra-Los Angeles area will face off.. A massive amount of contingencies and purses totalling $15,000 thus far makes this the largest motocross event ever staged, topping even Evel Knievel's fete a while back in Idaho. The entire series is a benefit for several worthwhile organizations. Promoter Chuck Ferguson has also reported that among the highlights of the events will be a presentation by LESS SOUND = MORE GROUND CONYERS'lION PIECE "Hey. how come you got alloy rims on that Ajay?" "NOTHING TO DO WITH ME, THEY'RE ON THERE NOW AS YOU GET 'EM STOCK" "Is that so? When did you buy this little scooter?" "JUST YESTERDAY. MY DEALER SAYS IT'S THE FIRST OF THE '71 MODELS TO HIT THE WEST COAST. I'M RIDING IN THE DESERT TOMORROW AND NEED TO RUN A TANK OF GAS THROUGH BEFORE I RACE IT." "Good idea. How do you like it so far?" "JUST GREAT MANI I HAD A 250 STORMER WHEN THEY FIRST CAME OUT BUT I MUST ADMIT IT LET ME DOWN A COUPLE OF TIMES. SILLY LITTLE THINGS MOSTLY." "Yeah, I heard that. I always liked the looks of the Ajay but I held off till they updated the model. What else have they done?" "SEEMS LIKE MOST OF THE SMALL GRIEVANCES ARE SORTED ON THIS MODEL. THINGS LIKE THE REAR SPROCKET FIXING. THE FILLER CAP, THE CHAIN GUIDE. THE FORKS ARE SOFTER, THE SPOKES ARE ' HEAVIER, AND THERE'S A NEW 10 FIN CYCLINDER WHICH REALLY HAULS ASS." "Hmmmmmm. What did you payout the door?" "I WAS IN A HURRY SO I COULDN'T SHOP AROUND, MY DEALER IS PRETTY STRAIGHT AND WON'T DISCOUNT ANYWAY. I PAID ABOUT TWELVE HUNDRED BUCKS," "Was that for everyth iog?" "YUP, THE LOT. SALES TAX. SET UP, EVEN A MUFFLER, AND HE GAVE ME A NEWSETOF RIDING BOOTS:' -- "Also," Tracy continued, "the overall winner will be determined by points, one for a first, two for 2nd, three for 3rd, etc., all the way down to 125, the total number of starters. The person with the lowest total after both races will win; in case of a tie, the second race performance will decide it." The two-race plan is new to the AMA National format, so rules and regulations need to be made clear to those involved. "Riders, mechanics and machines must remain in the pit area between races," Tracy emphasized. UN 0 bikes, parts, or anything can leave the pit area. It means, of course, that mechanical problems must be corrected with the parts availahle in the pits." Registration begins Tuesday, Oct. 12 and carries over to Wednesday when practice begins. Friday is scheduled to have two races, the 24-lap, 76 mile Novice (I p.m.) and the 39 lap, 125 mile Junior (3 p.m.) The combined Junior{Expert race, covering 39 laps and 125 miles, is set to start at 11 a.m. on Saturday foUowed at 2 p.rn. with the motocross. Then, Sunday at noon is the first 125 mile National Heat One. More information can be obtained by calling the speedway at 714{983-5811. BUENA PARK YAMAHA IALII * PARTI IIRYICE OPEN 7 DAYS 9-9 7872 Orangethorpe Buenil !'ark Phone (714) 522~680