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LABOR DA Y SCRAMBLES DRA WS D-36 CROWD By Steve Young RENO, NEV., Sept. 9, 1971 - The Nevada Trailblazers' IT was quite a success. Four black plates, Jim Foley, John Gennai, Rick Hocking, and Phil Nye came up in pursuit of points, but didn't fare too well. Foley, number one that he is, was able to double as usual, but not without some stiff competition from local riders Charlie Stewart and Barclay Trehal. Trehal gave Foley his ftrst surprise in the 250 Expert Main. Riding for Nevada Cycle Sales, his 250cc BSA stayed right on Foley's rear wheel, and tried to pass but didn't quite have the beans. Late in the race Rick Hocking got by the frustrated Trebal to take second place. Foley's next competition came in the 650cc Expert Main. He won, but only because one of the West's most under-rated riders, Charlie Stewart, didn't have quite enough room to get around. Stewart, in turn, was followed by Trehal on a stock TR6C he had never ridden before. Barclay, though fast, was very c....eful since he was riding his boss's personal "desert sled». The race would have been better had not John Gennai fallen out of contention in the fITst comer. Another fast race was the 200cc Junior Main. Homer Hybarger stayed way out in front to win ahead of John Munson and his brother Jerry Hybarger (Homer's brolher, not John's). In addition to the entertainment of the races, the spectators were delighted with the half-time wheelie contest and with Trebal's speedway exhibition. It is indeed odd to watch an Eso go around a IT track. (Results on page 14) ~ g. CIl ~ W Z W ...J U > U Barry Webb (SS) leads a pretty talented group of ride.. at the start of the 250 Expert Main, Rick Hocking 161 takes to the outside of the groove while Jim Foley (1) tries to hold off John Gennai (31 at Reno. The Grand National Championship is down to the wire!! It's g:>ing to be a <:rucial Mann vs R.Jmero vs Rice at Ascot's 8-mile National on the 25th. Rice and Mann get pysched out at Ascot, but they going to have to try this timeor lose the chance of being Number 1. Then there 'are the rest of the point hungry shoes! Ascot ace, Jody Nicholas and Harley's Mark BrelsfordTalking of Harley: Dave Sehl nearly became the first out of State rider to win Ascot apart from Nix, Nixon, Markel and D'raayer. And talking of 'Bad Bart' Markel, he is threatening to return to the West Coast. • No doubt, this is the 'biggie' so don't miss the fastest half-mile in the country And the toughest! This is the BIG ONE! The Hall Mile Dirt Track ASCOT B MILE NATIONAL Barklay Trehal intently examines his line into the turn. TICKETS: Available at the track or on Race night. Reserved sections on sale at Trippe,Cox PRICES: General admission $5.50 Junior 12-18 $2.75. Child 8-12 $1.50. Under 8 free. Reserved. sections $7.50. Junior half price., PROMOTED BY: Trippe, Cox Associates 15740 Paramount Blvd., Paramount, Calif 90723. INFORMATION: Call (213) 531-0811 Or 531-0479 or 321·1610. SI.D/DDD ~~~e!! Sepl.25 ASCOT PARK ,.,,~liaJ: ••Da, California. Bpm"