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M N .& £1. To represent in government Motorcycle Owners, Riders, and Enthusiasts PO Box 26062, Sacramento 95826 u o ~ w Z w ..J. () ~ () The start of the 200cc Expert class saw Dave Parker (, 04) lead through the first turn but Kevin Croft (289) is taking to the outside to pass. Croft went on to win all three motos while stomping the class. CMA 'Stages Crash Bash By Larry Knop Photos by Gary Payne SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, Sept. 12, 1971 - The "Perils of Motocross", or "Where Did All the Riders Come From and Why Are They Going So Fast?" Pick your title for the Continental Motocross Association's Sunday motocross. The largest one-day turnout of riders in Utah's motocross history showed up for today's race. Although welcome, they weren't all expected_ Three of the five Novice classes had to be split because of their size, playing havoc with a tight schedule. After the Novices came the Experts, who have gotten super serious in the past few months. Crashes played a large part in the overall placings also. A first moto crash and a consistent Mark Williamson combined to put Frank Fokkema second in the 100 Expert class. The 125 Experts also took their' lumps; Warren Spencer only won one moto, but he kept his wheels under him long enough to take fltst overall. Both Bob Plumb and Ken Archibald had good shots at Warren, but third mota crashes put an end to their chances. The only run-away of the day was in the 200 Expert class where Kevin Croft stomped the class every mota. The 250 Experts followed the usual pattern of super-hard racing. It took a third moto win to clinch the class for Kerry Fowler over Steve Burgess and Phil McDonald. The wildest excitement of the day was in the Open Expert class. Almost all of the top riders went down at least one hard! Dennis Packard survived the best to take first overall, followed by. Frank Myers (down at 50 mph); Jim Curtis, and Don Fuller (endo at 25 mph). 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Grahams Wage Brother Battle By Janet West CHAPPELL HILL, TEX_, Sept. 19, 1971 - Craig Glover has been the man to beat lately in the 125 Expert class here at Chappell Hill International MX Park. He goes like the wind on his but Bill Greene (CZ) Montesa, apparen t1y had no trouble topping him today. Being a very consistent rider, Bill is often in the winner's circle, so this was really only a pleasant surprise. The Graham brothers were the main attraction in the 250 Ex. and proved they could put on a good race for spectators and riders alike. The first mota started off with Bob out front, running his AJS at tops. For the fltst couple of laps Greg couldn't get it on and catch Bob. By the fourth lap Greg surprisingly came around in front, with Bob at least three bike lengths behind_ Bob was able to hold his second place ?osition without any trouble, but he couldn't gain any ground, which is very unusual for Bob. ijob Graham developed bike trouble in the second lap of moto two and was forced to pull off the track for repairs. Greg Graham was running in the middle of the pack. This mota set off a whole new ball game - the Grahams were still in the front running, but would have to work to win money. The fmal moto began with Bob Gr.abam off the line in a flash, with Greg breathing right down his neck, and Robert Rowe showing no one any mercy as he turned on bis Yamaha and stayed righ t on Greg's rear tire. Apparently all Bob's problems had been resolved, as he managed to hold a good lead, and was able to do a crowd-pleasing wheelie over the finish. Open Ex. was almost a carbon of the 250, except that Graham had no trouble whatsoever, and instead of taking al third he grabbed first. Greg again cashed in on some money coming in second. . (Results on page 32) THE RAC'ER Our well-mannered little trailbike doesn't suddenly become a fire.breathing monster when we enter it in a race. No great transformation is made. Essentially it is the same machine that so many trailriders have found ideal for their needs. Yet olfr J25cc D!!W ~as good enough to take .2nd overall against bIkes of all sIzes In the Baja 500. And to take J·2-3 in class in the Baja J000. And to 'show up in the win columns for Els~nore, Hopetown, Barstow·to· Vegas, and so many other major races. There's a ,simple explanation: A winning cross country racer needs the same features. a good trailbik. noeds. And DKW has them. In spades. 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