Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1970's

i Saltzman Seizes to Cotton .... en N , -"Q. II) ~ ~ w ..J ~ U By George Andersen POMONA, CAL., Sept. 12,1971 -The combination of record-breaking temperatures and several uphill sandy sections took an exceptionally heavy toll of riders out today at Osteen's Park. The temperature rose to 107 by mid·afternoon with the small displacement bikes feeling most of the effects. Only one 100cc rider was able to finish all three motos! In the 500 Jr./Sr. combined class, Carl Cotton, riding a CZ out of Southland Cycle, pretty well had his way, taking all three motos. Only during a brief spin-out in the frrst moto did it look like Cotton would be overtaken by fast-riding Bill Saltzman (Hus). Not losing his cool, Carl got things under control in short order and went on to his first 0 f three. Saltzman took a TRANS-AMA LICENSES Bill Boyc~, Director of Professional Racing for the AMA, reports that all riders who intend to ride in the International class of the upcoming series must have an FIM license, since that class is FIM sanctioned. Those who wish to ride the National support class need only have an AMA professional license, he adds. "The only deviation from this will be the event held in Canada in which the support riders must have a CMA (Canadian Motorcycle Assn.) professional license. " If a rider wishes to apply for an FIM license, he whould send in his application to the AMA home office in Worthington: Ohio and, if he hasn't raced in any or only a few AMA events, he should enclose a summary of, his experience while competing with other sanctioning groups such as the ACA, CMC, etc. Scott ROlllps at South Bar Ie-opening By Dave Green CHULA VISTA, CAL., Sept. 5,1971 South Bay Speedway re-opened today and everyone present had a great time, especially Gary Scott. Great is the only word for Scott's performance at the opening of the newly remodeled track. Scott won all four main events, two trophy dashes, and four heat races. . Earl Barker was the only rider able to beat Scott. Barker got to the first turn of the Open TT Trophy Dash ahead of Scott and stayed in front. The Open Flat-track Dash followed. This time Scott beat Barker to the first turn and led after one lap. The second time the riders went into the back straigh t, Barker suddenly shot past Scott. Barker held off Scott the rest of the way for his second win. The Open TT Main Event was close for about a lap and a half. Then Scott pulled away from Barker to win by the length of the straightaway. Barker led for the frrst three laps of the Open Flat-track Main, but Scott slipped past him on the frrst tum and spent the .final nine rounds lapping slower riders. Barker held on to finish second and Ward Ring was third. The 250 events were all Scott from start to finish. This was most evident in the first TT heat when Scott took the checkered flag while all of the other riders were still in the switch-back. Scott finished ahead of Sal Peluso, Jim Brockman, and Larry Collie in the 250 Flat-track Trophy Dash. Then he beat Brockman and Collie in the TT dash. Brockman was running second to Scott in the 250 TT Main Event when his rear ·tire wen t flat on the final lap. Carl Byers finished second and Collie was third. Peluso did some excellent riding in the 250 Flat-track Main. He worked his way up from the back half of the pack to nip Brockman at the flag and finish second behind Scott, who led all the way. In 125cc competition, Brockman won the TT Main Event. Earl Roloff was second and ,Mike O'Connor of Anchorage, Alaska, was third. Bob Hartley won the Flat-track event, followed by Roloff, and Chuck Satterlee. (Results on page 32) well·deserved secona, only to have his engine seize in the last moto. But as Bill would put it, riding two classes is better than one, and was awarded frrst place in the 250 Sernor class. The nex t ACA event will be-at their own track at Carlsbad in two weeks. What was once a cow-path earlier this year has been transformed in to a super new course for Southern California riders. A fine starting area points towards a small valley dotted with trees and lots of grass during the winter months. The course zig-zags its way up one side of the valley then crosses over to the other side on its return. Probably the favorite section would be the downhills. A sprinkler system is to be put in shortly. TRI-AM AWARDS -Promoter Chuck Ferguson reports that there are still several protests pending which must be settled before the official results can be released and contingency awards given for the rece':'t Tri·Am event at Rough Rider Park m Simi, Calif. Things should be cleared ~p sometime this week and Ferguson will be at the Cycle News office to make the drawings for the various products offered. A complete breakdown of winners and results should appear next week. To answer a need in the U.S. market, Importer-Distributor Nick Nicholson of North Hollywood asked Greeves to produce a modified version of their 175cc Pathfinder Trials model suited for enduros and trailing. The 175cc transistorized ignition,six-speed 1W' Puch engine has plenty of power and torque, plus higher overall gearing for' high speed trail use. The new Pathfinder will have lights, large seat, folding footrests located for trail riding, side stand, rock guards, weight of 198 Ibs. with II" ground clearance and 52" wheelbase. The new model will be available, "As loon as the dock strike is over," reports Nicholson. Dealers and other interested parties can write for more info to Nicholson Motors, 11573 Vanowen Street, North Hollywood, Calif. SUZ, NOT KAW Jerry Kindsvogel was erroneously reported to have been riding a Kawasaki last week at the Dual European Scrambles. In fact, he was riding a Suzuki. THE SUPERBOWL OF Every sport has its SuperbaM, World Series or Stanley Cup. Now motorcycle racing has the Champion-Spark Plug Motorcycle Classics, October 13 through 17 at Ontario N\olor Speed· way. This is, by any measure, the biggest event in the history of motorcycle racing. Don't miss it. THE CHAMPION SPARK ~ CLASSIC The longest, richest most important Expert-class road race in the history of modem motorcycle racing. BSA versus Harley versus Honda versus Kawasaki versus Suzuki versus Triumph versus Yamaha. A full 250-mile event featuring over 100 of the top professional riders going full-out after $40,000 (the richest purse in motorcycle racilJg). And there's more than money in the balance. The Classic carries more national championship points than any other race (the 1971 national championship will probably be 'decided in this single race). Be there, Sunday, October 17 The Champion Spark Plug Classic. There's never been anything like it. THE CHAMPION NATIONAL MOTOCRaSS We've custom-built the toughest Motocross course you've ever seen right inside the big 2Y2 mile oval at Ontario Motor Speedway. I(s designed to give the kind of punishment only the top riders and best bikes in the world can live with. And irs designed for the spectator. This is a motocross you can really see. But that's not all.You get a bonus. On the same day, for the same price, you11 see a 125-mile Junior/Expert combined road race over the Champion Classic course. Saturday, October 16. The excitement of motocross and the speed of road racing, both for the price of one. COME ALL RYE DAYS If bike racings your thing, maybe you should spend your vacation at the Champion Classics. Besides the big weekend races, you'll be able to take-in three days (October 13, 14 and 15) full of practice, qualifying, and flat-out Novice and Junior races. Plus one of the biggest motorcycle shows in history. Right on the grounds. Dozens of manufacturers'exhibits

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