Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1970's

N .... en ..... N > :; .., ~ w Z W ..J C,) > u Vflllejo Scrfll1JlJlers Expose Bflttles By Bill Spencer VALLEJO, CAL., June 27, 1971 Rick Hocking hit the Vallejo Speedway 250 Expert Main and had little problem in winning that 10 lap affair over John Gennai and Mike Renslow. His superstart left the rest of the lOman field gasping as National Scrambles Champ Jim Foley and Mike Renslow dueled through the first corner. Foley couldn't hold the outside surface and was forced to drop in behind the Sonny Kenyon team leader for the duration. Gennai closed the gap towards the end. Randy Seal of the A&A racin,g team had his problems in the 250 Junior Main as at the onset of the race he and Ron Haynao crashed in the first corner necessitating a restart and then led it off again only to crash in the second corner giving the win to Ed Stonebreaker. Bruce Rust, a newcomer to the Selby racing club made a niche for himself and his Montesa in the 500 Novice Main with an excellent wire to wire win. He put on a good show for the slim crowd with some fancy sliding and excellent power. In the 250 Novice go, he was relegated to the back row for creeping, but still managed a nice fourth place finish. In the combined 350 and 500 Junior Main, Tom Kopriva (CZ) copped the win over Harry Klingham and Terry Code. Kopriva definitely ranks as one of the better riders in this division and his ability to slide and ride this motocross motor on the flat track shows how great he is. Lining up for the 500 Expert Main Jim Foley wondered if something was amiss. He hadn't made a point in the last few races and he thought maybe his timing was off. As the rubber band split and the flag flew, it seemed just that as Rick Hocking got another super start, " , 1! I • • I ~ - 8.I'aco fly."eel r,ller Fits all current production Bultacos except Sherpa 100-$6.95 Cal. res. add 5% sales tax C & M SPECIAL TIES - P,O, Box 717 Mountain View, California 94040 this time on that EI Montadero. Foley put on the hard charge and was breathing on Hocking's neck coming out of the first corner. He left the gas on a little extra longer going into two and got under Hocking and pressed close. They both went in so deep that when it came time to turn, Hocking was way wide and he was relegated to third with Brian O'Hagen taking over the second position. Foley went on to win by a wide margin while Hocking had his problems trying to catch up but did tak~ the third spot behind O'Hagen. In the 650 Novice Main Tom Tyrell led it wire to wire with Cliff Servotti 'taking yet another second place trophy. The combined 650 Junior/Expert affair was Gennai's although in the heat it didn't look quite that way. Phil Anderson, a Junior who rides for his dad, Tom, led it off w'ith Gennai in hot pursuit. While there was no passing in the 'A-mile corners, the second turn provided the one SPo! that a pass could be rendered. Each time this corner was reached, Gennai would set up for the pass only to have the youngster hold him off before they reach the right hander. Gennai would come off the comer with his feet and power on but Anderson's BSA had just enough HP to hold him off. While it wasn't the main, it was a great race. Gennai wasn't having any of th.at during the main, though, as he rocket-shipped the start and fled the scene. Anderson gave chase but collided in that second turn with another rider and crashed. He still managed to get up, get going and finish third to Al Ludwigsen. Between Gennai and Anderson, those two could wear out any spectator just by watching. (Results on page 28) Timber Carnival Shorts Short Track By Janis Randall ALBANY, ORE., July 4,1971 -There were two big affairs in Albany today. Drawing the most was the World Championship Timber Carnival. The other was the Short Track race at Asbury Park, which didn't ,draw nearly the spectators but far exceeded the rather tame Timber antics in excitement. Out of state riders were abundant and this factor contributed to a very successful afternoon of racing. The suspense began to build when Grants Pass, Ore., rider Jerry Shippey, (son of Van Shippey, a popular racer of a couple years ago) dominated his heat race until the last lap when his COX, Trippe Host Boffo Ascot Weeiend The weekend of the 23rd-25th of July is one to be underlined on any racing calendar. The attraction is two c onsecutive evenings 0 f AMA Professional \'lcing at Ascot Park in Gardena, Calif. On Friday, the main event of the evening will be the second annual Yamaha Gold Cup Race. The first one was also held at Ascot last year and was such a succ.ess that it will become a permanent fixture on one of the fastest Y,-mile dirt ovals in the country. There is $5000 on the line and this te'Opting purse has attracted most of the country's top professional riders. Keit!} Mashburn, 1970 cup champion, will be back to defend his title against the likes of Grand National Champion COLISEUM CYCLE MAIL and ORDER ACCESSORY CO. ~ KAWASAKI - ~ MOTORCYCLES 3958 E. 14th ST., OAKLAND, CAL. (415) 534-5461 94601 Penton Score 1,2,3 in 12Scc Class Trask ISDT Selection Tests also 1,2 100cc Class Gene Ro1t1ero, Dick Mann, Jim Rice, Jimmy Odom, Don Castro, Chuck Palmgren, Dave Aldana, Mark Brelsford, Mert Lawwill, Tom Rockwood, and the recently successful Harley teamster, Dave Sehl, who has won two out of the last three National Dirt meets so far. The cntry is expected to e"ceed 230 of the nation's best riders, including the AMA professional top ten riders and factory teams from Triumph, BSA, Harley-Davidson and Yamaha. Practice starts at 6 p.rn., qualifying at 7 and the first heat starts at 8: 10. The next evening sees the 11 th annual 50-lap TT National Championship, and once again will see the United States' top Expert and Junior racers back at Ascot. The top professionals will be on hand to battle it out for a guaranteed purse of $10,000. As if the racing is not likely to promote enough excitement, nail-biting and near heart failure, Ascot promoters Trippe, Cox and Associates have signed jumping sensation 18-year-old Steve Droste to perform his daredevil jumping feats both nigh ts. motorcycle failed. He went on to win his semi and a transfer to the A Main where he ran away from the pack on his highly tuned 100cc Honda against full two-stroke oppostion, including Bultaco, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and the whole schmear. Followin~ at a safe distance was Bill Ehrens (Kawl. Up until Shippey's arrival Ehrens had dominated this class. A model of consistency, Don Smith, riding a Suzuki, finished third. He backed this up in the 250cc A Main taking third place on his Maico. In the 100cc B Main Diane Cox romped her male opponents with a resounding win. The only other female was Sue Kutz, who finished second in the 100cc Consolation. Although she has proven to be a very capable rider on her Kawasaki, this week's ride on a Honda was not as fortunate. Once again proving his ability, Bill Oliver wen t undefeated in both the 125cc and 250cc class. In Oliver's 250 heat race he was pressured by Craig Randall (Hon) providing a glimmer of hope for four-stroke lovers. For Oliver's trouble he took home four trophies. He won the 125 and 250 T~ophy Dashes, and the 125 and 250 A Mams. Following Oliver in the 250 class, Jack Heater (Bul) rode a steady and consistent race to finish second. Not to be overshadowed, Rick Graves came down from Washington and was performing quite well in third position. But, as he approached the checkered flag, his motor locked up and he skidded to a' halt, inches past the flag letting Don Smith into third with Graves taking fourth. In the Open A Main, Triumph mounted Don McShane held the lead through the whole race with Phil'Austin (H-D) right on his tail for the last few laps. Austin started the race in the back of the pack, and every lap he passed a rider. With all of his Harley horsepower and weight, the Washington rider really had to drop his anchor for every corner, nearly passing McShane out of the last turn. The race ended with no casualties, and few falls, a great way to celebrate Independence Day. (Results on page 28) ~---ro%lJ SALES SERVICE REPAIRS Complete machine shop A 8t A MOTORS Proving once again that the Penton is the best 125cc machine on the market. At Trask Mountain ISDT Selection Tests, Penton swept 1, 2, 3 in 125cc Class AND Overall. For your Penton in the Northwest States of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Alaska and Northern California PENTON NORTHWEST!! Also exclusive distributors for Cal-Am helmets, Moto-Plat ignitions and Hi-point oils. 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