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Fishback, Zahrt Lead Seniors at Deadman's By Dave Brown Photo by Unique Productions APPLE VALLEY, CAL., Sept. 5, 1971 It was another one of those beautifully clear days, not as hot as one expects of the desert, as 176 riders came to race. The track was changed for this race and promoter Bob Dresslar used almost every available foot of space. The track was the longest it has been in a long time and everyone dug it. David Brown again took his-Hodaka to the Division I win in the 100 class. This desert convert is really 'starting to make his presence known. The 125 Intermediate and Sernor class was hotly contested until Ken Zahrt figured out where the track went. Ken arrived late and only got two laps of practice, so it took hhn the first mota to get settled on a good line. He took his Bultaco to clear-cut wins in the second and third motos ahead of Penton·mounted Mike Garrett. Lonnie Peterson rettuned from his army stint to capture third aboard an iIl-shjfting DKW. Lonnie's younger brother, Von, took his DKW to second place in the 125 Intermediate class as he was unable to hold back the Bultaco of J. Hrynkiewicz. Intermeiliate win went to Jerry Howard aboard his CZ in his first Intermediate ride, as R. Franklin captured the 500 SEnior class with his CZ. The 250 Senior class gave everyone their money',", worth. Jim Fishback showed up. on the' first of the production 1972 Yamaha MX. It weighs in at 198, wet. Jim won the first mota with ease. In the second mota, Jim was being pushed hard by CZ-mounted Rex Staten, when his on.e mistake let Rex by. The third mota saw Jiffi get out in front as Rex pushed all the way. These two flew for a full seven laps with a scant 10 feet between them. Rex tried every way but under to get by but to no avail, as Jim took the win and the class. The next race will be September 19 and the following week, promoter Bob Dresslar will be throwing two European Scrambles in the Victorville area. (Results .on page 32) .... COl N E. .. lJ) ~ w Z W ..J U >- U Bob Stabile gets the power of his Husky back on the ground on his way to third in 250 Div. II at Deadman's. Seniors Bash Out Oak Creek Show Sometimes you have to push 'em to get 'em started. . By Ken Beach Photo by Desert Productions, Inc. MOJAVE, CAL., Aug. 29, 1971 SHUT UP OR SHUT OUT. For today's motorcyclist, excess noise means loss of access to thousands of acres of choice riding area. Don't lose your right to ride. Keep down the fences by keeping down the noise. Join the Noise Pollution Revolution See your motorcycle dealer for this free LESS SOUND = MORE GROUND button. Spectators and riders were treated to a special event. The new class was for Water Trucks, but there was only one entry. As the antique military truck left the start area there was some skepticism, but then the truck started up the long uphill section, some people laughed while others made side bets, and some just stared in disbelief and . amazement as the truck went all the way to the top of the hill. Later in the day, as the course became bumpy, the trusty old steed found one hill it just couldn't top, but it managed to keep the course wet enough throughout the day to pass up its last mota and score a DNF. . The tightest racing came in the 125 Jr./Sr. combination. Tom Garrett, the Yamaha ace from Mojave, dogged Greg Rohertson (CZ) every shift of the way. Greg won all three matos, takIDg .the top money. The J uruors held down a few slots between the Seniors in every mota. Mike Biddlingmeier was Mr. Consistent for the day, scoring high enough in each mota to capture the first overall. The grand finale was the Open Jr/Sr. combined race. The action was super for Juruor CZer Pete Staples as he chalked up a second and two fLrSts for the overall. The Seniors proved why they are named as such. The first rna to feU to Jim O'Neal, although Bob Hershey led until he made a mistake and slipped back into second place. Leading into the second mota Hershey's 400 CZ made no mistakes, this time. Russ DarneU's fast Suzuki slipped into the second slot, and not about to be left out, the Rjckman-sponsored 0' eal hung in for third. Going into the final mota it was still anyone's race. The flag dropped and lIershey shot in to the lead and never once gave it up. Meanwhile the battle for second was on with Darnell and O'Neal. The pair blasted around the circuit, exchanging positions several times. O'Neal pulled ahead and set out to catch Hershey. He closed the gap, but ran out of time. (Results on page 32) Happiness is a CZ at Oak Creek. ) l .. J II I 1