Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1970's

DOMINATES roaring like a lion. However, in the third moto, Jerry screwed his CZ on and had it humrnin' coming off the hill. Now, this is all very well - everyone should be so brave. But, landing on the front wheel after jumping a hill is not too cool, especially when the track is skatey. Conner came swooping down and immediately flew off his bike in spectacular spread-eagle fashion, landing somewhere among the bushes and trees. Only seconds after Gonner flew into the bushes, his bike followed him like an obedient puppy. Being anything but a quitter, Conner grabbed his bike, jumped back on and charged across the finish, losing several places, but still able to make a showing in the final. As usual, Bob Graham collected in the 250cc Experts. It looked as though Bob was ou t for a Sunday ride on his AJS; he had a clear first. David Fowler, a whirlwind riding a BuItaco, was in second and held an easy lead on Greg Graham (Cl), who was running third. Ed Abbot, a top contender in the Open Experts, had a stroke of bad luck in his class, and was unable to ride after the first moto. Therefore, the win again went to Bob Graham. Graham has long been a fantastic rider, and Chappell Hill seems to contribute to his expertise. The track is rough, exacting, and demands aU a rider has to. give, and Grabam eats it up. Greg Graham finished in second place (Suz), which was not in the least surprising. But, the third place winner indeed left some mouths hanging open_ Robb Riggs took third with a fair amount of ease. This fact is· rather startling since this was Riggs' first race in an Expert class, and he was mounted on a brand new bike - a BSA. (Results on page 24) Clark Fuller tries the Las Vegas terrain. Photo by Paul Eckert. VEGAS TRIALS GOES ENGLISH By Kent Nichols LAS VEGAS, NEV., Aug. 8, 1971 Las Vegas area trial riders were treated to something different today as the Boulder City Dirt Riders presented a fine trials, using the genuine English scoring system. ormally, area clubs give one point for a dab, five points for hitting lime or crossing, five points for killing engine, and 25 poin ts for not riding trap. Today, riders got one point for each dab, up to three. five points for hitting or crossing lime, five points for killing engine, five poin ts for stopping forward motion and putting feet down and five poin ts for not riding the trap. Another unusual feature was that the traps, each manned by a Boulder City Dirt Rider, were spread out on a 5 mile course with each rider taking three laps for a total of 45 traps. As riders spread out, there was no long line of bikes at each trap. Due to the length of the course. Boulder City Dirt Riders· were able to employ differen t types of terrain including hairy drop offs, rocky ravines, steep down hills, steep up hiDs and some neat rock steps. Dave Weston took first in the Senior class on a 250 Yamaha. Dave had a rear sprocket on his Yamaha so big that it could have doubled as his rear wheel. Don Skipworth was at the head of the Junior class on a Bultaco. Don was alsO" first overall, pretty good for a mere Junior. With a light turnout of only 37 riders, many people in the Las Vegas area missed a truly fine trials. (Results on page 24) OVER J,OOO • ACCESSORIES fOI MOTOICYCLE AID IIDEI All botest equipment .. nd U

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