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r0N > '3 .., ~ w Z w -' (.) > (.) Keit Fransn (7) Even the best 'crossers have a hard time staying on at times, like Barry Higgens here. has a linle drag race with Dave Bickers. the checkers. But for his bad finish in the second moto he might have won. Gunnar readily admitted that it was his own fault that he was caught napping on the line. Saellqvist edged out Valek for second and Dave Bickers, who seemed to have problems with the sandy terrain all afternoon, was fourth. Chris Horsfield took fifth righ t ahead of charging Jim Weinert. Besides Lindstrom, Weinert was the only American in the top ten in the final moto. Valek had an impressive afternoon, thrilling the crowd with his unusual riding style; unusual in the fact that he seemed to be able to keep his bike gassed all the way around the course, letting the machine go where it landed as it hit the high spots. Several times a lap he would be going in a straight line sideways, keeping the spectator's hearts in their throats. His direction was right though, and his frrst, second and third finishes gave him his third victory of the series. Jan-Erick Saellqvist's fUth, second and first gave him second money and Lindstrom was third and technically fLTSt American since he has lived here long enough to lose his accent. Gunnar shouldn't mind sharing the honors of frrst American with Jim Weinert, as Jim's fine fourth overall ahead of the majority of the Europeans was a fan tastic fea t. Next week the series moves to Tolinville, Ohio, for the fifth race of the series and hopefully an even closer finish for the Americans. (Results on page 28) Tim Hart Wins Pair Under Ascol Lighls By Eric Raits GARDENA, CAL., July 15, 1971 Tim Hart aced the two top Senior classes at Ascot Park's Thursday night motocross. Hart had an easy time in the 250 division but had to fight from behind to beat out Bill Payne and Mik Cram in the 500 class. All three were Maico mounted. Danny Hockie and David' Pessey, both on Ossas sponsored by Hockies of Torrance took second and third behind Hart in the 250 class. Pessey rode Ossa's new IT machine and was ecstatic with it, "]t's so fast it scared ,ne," he said. Jeff Wright used his ability to get perfect starts nearly every time to lead the 125 Seniors around three times. Wright is beginning to dominate this class. Greg Cunningham, from Torrance, put in lhree steady rides to take second and Bruce Baron settled for third. Wrigh t and Baron ride Rickman's and Cunningham was on a Yamaha. Last year's Ascot dominator on a 500 Rickman, Rich Thorwaldson, showed up on the 400 Suzuki he has been campaigning successfully in the desert but had problems and left without making his presence felt. Summer weather and school vacation brought out a good turnout of riders and crowded the Junior classes. Jeff Weber from Newport ~each turned a hat trick in the 100's, winning both heats and the final with three smooth rides on a Suzuki. Glendale's Scott Skelton gave Suzuki another fme win by taking the 125 class. Mark Skolil was the 250 Junior ,,:,~c;r a ~iaico" b,~ting out the. CZ 0e- of Robin Clark and the AJS of J. Clancy. M. Todd worked his way up to the 500 Junior class lead, passing the front runner when his engine quit and then staying ahead of Mike Higashi, Husqvarna and Bob Bucklin, Maico. Redondo Beach's Joe Scotland was the 125 Intermediate winner on a Yamaha, ahead of A. Blain and John Vandergeest, Kawasaki and Puch, respectively. (Results on page 28) Gunnar Lindstrom gets traction off a jump. OVER 1,000 ACCESSORIES fOI MOTOICYCLE AID IIDEI All I~test cquipmcnt and appucl for road, dcsert and competition. BELL, GRANT, H·A STAR safety hetmcts from $9.95. World famous BELSTAFF rldina jackets and suits for Din and iCht ridinc. ~·Ilne SECOND ENDURO? MOONLIGHT The Checkpoin ts M.C. have announced that they will stage another of the enormously popular nigh time Enduros Saturday night, August 14. 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