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.... '" - N 1 ~ w Z W ...J (.) > (.) Jeff Sexton won both the 500 and Open Expert classes aboard his Melco. Miller High-Life Holds TT Fete By Chuck Long LAS VEGAS, NEV., Sept. 5, 1971 The Silver City Scramblers M.C. and Miller High-Life Beer worked hand in hand to assemble the best riden from Calif., Ariz., Idaho, New Mex., Oregon, Colo., Wyoming, Texas and Nevada to put on this speetacular race. happened and thank them for a good hot day in the sun. Miller High-Life Brewing Co. gave a case of beer to every fint place or their parents if under 21. Kawasaki came up with $ 10 for every fint placer who was riding a Kaw. The N. Las Vegas Police Reserve provided tremendous crowd control In alI the heat and confusion; they were great. A very special thanks to Gary Johnson, Co-ordinator, for his help and to Debbie Johnson for the help on the results. Let's do it again next year. (Results on page 32) IJlII I_CENTRAL Terry Barnhard, second 125 Sr. at EI Paso's MX. Durham Dumps EI Paso Foes By C. T. Wahler Photo by Jim Bunner EL PASO, TEX., Sept. 5, 1971 - Gene Durham, the Albuquerque, N.M., wonder, returned to El Paso Motocross Park today to take home a big portion of the $500 purse. Not satisfied with his regular Open class win, Gene brought along a new 250 Husky and a Hodaka to ride in the 125 Sr. race. The first and second Open motos went off as usua1 with Durham taking an early lead, the only rider that could stay close to the "Husky Flash" was Mike Ahern (Mai), a rider who seems to get faster every race. The third moto was won by Ahem, followed closely by Durham who seemed to be tiring from riding so many classes. Harrry West (Mai) picked up a well deserved third. Tom Wahler the 125 Sr. winner was only able to pull a third in the 250 go, by taking a fourth, third and a second. Once again Gene Durham came out higb point man beating the second place finisher Wayne Chick (Mai) by a mere 25 points. Fourth went to the hard riding school teacher, Dennis Cooper (Yam). All three 100 Jr. motos were won by J. Henry (pen). This was a real accomplishment considering this young rider is only 12-years·old. Another Penton rider, T. Stewart, captured second spot while Jr.. McMulven (BuI) had to settle for third. A very treacherous down hill section of the course was omitted after the frrst set of motos, much to the happiness of the riders. This hill has a good record for broken collar bones and bent scooten. For the first time since the opening of the park the ambulance wasn't needed. (Results on page 32) Practice was something else with too many riders on the track at one time, one bike caught on fire and they finally had to call the water wagon to the rescue. On the fint race of the 100 class the riders and the flagman couldn't seem to get together, he may have been a good flagman but the hot-shoes banding together was too much for him. So Gene Drew, president of the club took over the task but he ran into trouble with the 250 Ex. and 500 Ex. but he got it all going again, but with some unhappy riders and club members. In the 100 Nov. Main, Chuck Fuchy got out front of a 24-bike start for fll"St to be followed by hard pushing Dennie Briggs. Third went to Scott Conner, a local boy who worked hard for this spot. 100 Ex. saw Rob Morrison fall in the first moto for a fifth but came back to take fll"St place, the trophy and beer in the next two motos. Dan Bigsby collected the win, beer and a trophy in the 125 Nov. as did Joe Monahan in the 125 Am. and Neil Winston in the 175·200. Scott Smith captured the 125 Ex. only by working for it. One moto he came from behind to second only to be held there by a local boy, Jay Lewis. The 250 Ex. got a chance to see No. I, Danny Hockie in action. He got a case of beer, a trophy for himself and then went on to get the gold cup in the sweepstakes. The 500 Ex. was a show of all shows. Jack Johnson of Las Vegas and Jeff Sex ton ran three motos that had everyone on their feet. J elf pulled it off for a first, Jack settled for second. Billy Williams also of Las Vegas ran third and pushed the frrst two all the way to the flag. . The Sidehacks had a day of it, ran three motos, lost a monkey in the second, ran over a spectator in the third and three sidehacks tied for fmt place. The riden did not approve of all the things that were done at this track, 24 to 27 bikes in the main, too short and narrow a track for this type of action. Realize, however, this club has only 11 members and to put together their biggest m~et ever, you can't help but overlook some of the things that Scott Smith ItAI. winner of the 125 Expert Main,leads while Mike Myers (SAl holds third. ~ . ...,.. ... ... The sidehackt';m of Don Sarian (pilot) and Tony Masella"(Pilotl guide their Triumph rig to a lead over C.O. Geraldy (pilot and Gary Weber. They took the competItion very seriously as they tied for first with the William Ayres/Keno Mesecher team.