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.... ~ Cl IcCaul Wins Novice/Junior 51 By Bill Spencer M SANTA ROSA, CAL., July 13, 1971 go Riding a Dick Mann replica in the ftrst ~ Novice/Junior program at the Chris Beck Arena, San Jose Speedster Pat ~ w McCaul soundly defeated all comers with a clean sweep on this deep dirt, Z W short track at the Santa Rosa Fair. ...J McCaul started things out with a bang U ~ by setting fast time in the opening U qualifying heat that none could best. His luck nearly ran out in the heat, though, as he fell twice and was nearly eliminated. The third start was stopped after four laps when Rick Hocking ran over a downed rider, but three starts is a race and McCaul, who had been running third behind Hocking. got by and took the checkered. Second fastest qualifying time went to Scott Brelsford, but his new Yamaha single started to seize on the last laps and his time was three seconds short of McCaul's and he elected not to try and run the heat. The Swanson Ossa that McCaul rode is the same motor that Brelsford took to three Novice Main victories at Ascot Park early in the year. Scott was last seen headed for the A&A work bench to do some "back to the drawing board work". The I5-lap Main was a piece of cake for McCaul, who led from the ftrst corner all the way to the checkered. Holding down second was Davis, Calif., ace short tracker, Jim Crenshaw (BuI), who had his full of Mike O'Brien (Bul) for the distance. O'Brien, Sacramento short track champ, would pressure Crenshaw with his front wheel, but Jim in retaliation, would hold a close line and keep O'Brien in check. At the onset, McCaul. pulled away, but he appeared to be unable to pace himself and Crenshaw pulled up only to be badgered by O'Brien enough so that they both fell back giving the young Ossa pilot a clear trail. Fourth place went to Novice Eric Warner on one of the few Jack Lancaster framed Bultacos. The machine seems to snap off the corners and with time Warner will be a real tough competitor. Fifth spot went a Harry Dring (BuI) who is riding high on his third place tmish at the San Jose Junior National. A remarkable job was turned in by Pat Hennen (BuI), riding his very tlrst professional event. He, turned in a fourth in his heat, a third in the semi and a fifth in the main to rank with AI Kenyon and Ken Roberts for the rare honor of making the main in the tltst attempt. John OIgi1vie (Bul) and Bob Goodman (Bul) fought it out for last with Goodman doing high, wide and handsome slides for that honor. Neitherrna tor was in the greatest of shape and the physical aspect of the night's work detmitely entered into the scene. In the IO-Iap consolation, John Emerson rode an E.T. Cycle Ossa to an uncontested victory over Carlo Lucia and John Grand. Emerson took the lead from the onset and had little trouble keeping it while Lucia had to work around in the heavy traffic to take the second spot. The idea of the Novice/Junior program has merit where few Experts reside or are on the circuit, but some of the local Experts who don't ride the circuit were a little miffed at being left on the side lines when many of the local short tracks are run with all riders combined. (Results on page 28) ~ By Richard Bungay SACRAMENTO, CAL.,July 11,1971Sunshine and excellent track conditions greeted a large turnout of riders and spectators for the Cal-Am Motocross Club's second event on the summer calendar. More than 400 Northern California motocross riders treated the crowd to some of the best Amateur racing to be seen anywhere. Giant Oak trees provided shade for the spectators and helped keep the challenging mile course dust free. The best racing of the day was the very fast field of 250 Expert riders. The first mota saw Carl Cranke (CZ) and Don Stover jump into the lead at the start with Dave Longcor (Byl) pressing hard to come all the way from eigh th to a close third place finish. In the second moto it was again Stover, Cranke and Longcor. The wide course and many berms allowed numerous lead changes with third place Longcor leading for Y. a lap until traffic again dropped him back to third. The third moto again found Cranke, Stover and Longcor trading positions with Cranke again coming out on top, the overall winner, a feat that he repeated in the Open Expert class riding a Husky. The 250 Amateur class, which has become one of the most competitive because of the transfer of the fast Novice riders, was won by the fast and consistent Lonnie Foreman (Hus). Closely behind in total points were Bill Scarlett (CZ) and Tom Vohland (Hus). (Results on page 28) * Scott Brelsford had trouble with his machine. Pick your own groove and follow it. Gifford Tops Cal-Ex Speedway By Bruce Young SACRAMENTO, CAL., July 6, 1971 Almost 3000 spectators crowded into the small Cal·Expo arena and there was standing room only in many places to view the ftfth -race of the series. More than 40 riders came to ride and a special CMC Central Draws MXers By James Ferguson COALINGA, CAL., July 11, 1971 Crabtree MX track had its second CMC Central Motocross today. It was extremely warm, and in spite of extra hard work on the part of the track crew, there was still dust to be eaten. Even so, there was a good turnout of both spectators and riders. Racing got underway with the 100 Jrs. as Mark Franklin grabbed the lead and held onto it for an easy win. It looked as though he had the ftrst place trophy all to himself, but as fate would have it, at the beginning of the second mota he found he had a broken chain. David Russell was next in line for the ftrst place win and followed through with a first overall. Second place was easily taken by young Bruce Sisk (lion) riding his ftrst race. In the 125 Jr. Div. I, the- Franklin brothers Uack and Mark) m~ it look Cranlre Talres Cal-j III Pair easy by taking ftrst and second overall with Jack first. Mark Taylor (Oss) had a good lead in the 250 .Jr. Div. 1 when the race was stopped and restarted because of an injury on the course. On the restart Mark didn't fair so wen getting a bad take-off and coming fourth with Jim Franklin taking tltSt on his new Maico. The next two motos were all Taylor's, however, giving him a second overall. Franklin took home the big brass for the day with his two seconds. The 250 Jr. Div. II was another good race with Harvey Ferguson on his new CZ opening up with a good lead in the ftrst two motos taking easy wins. The third mota. found Mike Phillips, also mounting a CZ, out front and he wasn't going to let anyone catch him. So, Ferguson took second giving him the overall win. _ (Results on page 28) event even had to be run to provide room for everyone to ride. The rider that impressed th,e people the most with his very beautiful style was Dave Gifford of New Zealand. Dave won the Scratch Main Event with much ease. Sacramento's favorite rider, little Leo Chanky, shot out like a bullet in each race that he entered but after about three laps he would dive into a corner and go down in 6eautiful style to anow someone else to take the win. He did win the Match race that was run between himself andJobn Fishburn and later the Scratch Consolation Main. Chuck Hatcher repeated himself again after winning th e Handicap Main at Reno, Nev., the night before he won this Handicap Main also. He has had a long dry season with thirds or fourths all through the series. Several local riders returned this week and showed very well. The ftrst, Freddie Ortiz, won the ftrst race of the nigh t and won his Handicap Semi Final race. Pat Rooney won his Handicap heat easily and went on to the Handicap Consolation. John Green repeated his win in the Handicap heats, and second in the Semi Final Handicap and third in the Handicap Main, after winning the road race in ~ent, Wash., the week before. The local star of the night has to be the one and oRly Gus Lauer who· seemed unbeatable in each race he entered and really had the gas. Mike Curuso also repeated his wins from the nigh t before at Reno by winning tbe Div. II heat special race and the Division II Main Event. There were many newcomers that raced tonight and did very well, of which one was Carl Spotts. He won Div. II Consolation after many riders fell during the event and right on his tail was another first timer, Jan Houterman. (Results on page 28) EVEL (Continued from page 5) No one turns in an impressive performance so any mediocre performances aren't very conspicuous. It is bascially a fun movie and anyone who takes it seriously is inviting disappointment. The real Eve! Knievel is certainly more outstanding then the celluloid one. Further, any"ne seeking a bit of insight into the complexities of a unique personality will have to wait for a documentary in which the real Knievel stars. As for this mm, just take the kids and lots of popcorn. They'll love it.