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PI. Richmond Reopens with Scrambles ~ By Bill Spencer RICHMOND, CAL., Oct. 3, 1971 Returning to the Point Richmond club grounds for the 1lrSt time in over a year, the Richmond Ramblers M.C. were deluged with more than 300 entries. Some recent cancellations were part of the cause but just the fact that the old club grounds were open again brought out some of the old timers. The reasons given for the reopening were sketchy but it appears that the more than 20 years of use of this land has some sort of precedence and with the legal battle to continue in the courst later in the month the outcome will have definite impac·t on the overall motorcycling world. The fact still remains that the land is open and being used and it appears that it will remain open and the Richmond club will use it for club functions and races. The name given to this first event was the First Annual Bucky Wooten Memorial, for a club member, and for the featured event, both Jim Foley and John Gennai were in attendance and doing their th'ing. In the eight·lap 250 Main Event, Foley grabbed the early lead but Gennai was just too fast. In the old man's class, more normally known as the Open Expert, Jim Saitone beat out Bill Verbiscio. Jim led the Western states in AMA high point in the 500 class early in the year and took his brand new 400 Maico to an undisputed 1lrSt after a couple of restarts. Jackie Paro had the first race won and was ready to quit when it was red flagged. "Biscuits" Verbiscio rode an exceptionally good race and considering his age, he is doing very well. Actually it's all in fun for Bill is in great shape and he and Saitone put on a great show that the younger guys would find hard duplicating. "Biscuits" is responsible for putting many a racer on the scene and such names as Brelsford and Lackey have worn his Cycle Town colors. (Results on page 28) SHORl TRACK ENDS SEASON Cranke T ekes OA but Mann Still Stars SACRAMENTO, CAL., Sept. 26,1971 - Possible future National Number One came to today's motocross to break the pressure of the big time circuit. Dick Mann put in an appearance at Cal Am's final race of this series and left everyone going away with great aspirations. . Mann rode a BSA and made it sing all day long. Right on his tail was none other than Sacramento's own earl Cranke. Cranke rode his Husky for his sponsor,Gene's Automotive of Loomis, and won overall in the Open Expert class. The 125 Am/Ex. event was one of the best of the day with several riders really going at it for the brass. Rick Clement won overall in the Amateur class on a Penton with Rich Hansen on a By Bruce Young DKW finishing second. In the Expert class Doug Nelson and Ken Gerard finished in that order. I n the 250 ranks there was one rider that stands out very well in the Novice class. Jeff Youngr won overall in the Div. 1 250 Novic<: class. This was Jeff's birthday and he got his wish. The 250 Amateur class was a real battle between super-fast CZ rider Scott Pepper and Gilly Norman on a Husky. Scott won both motos with Gilly right on his tail. Two riders on Huskies really pu.t on a display of superhuman riding in the 250 Expert class races, Ron Stockman and Billy DaPrato. These two had quite a battle with each other in the final moto. Billy won the first moto with Ron DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINE BultacO._....l.'}CO - Norton t .--i$i!... aka _ Yamaha Bay Areat;-~y~maha dealer A&.&'MOTORS -zm~C'amino Real Redwood City. California 366-1755 WEDNESDAY, OCT. 13, Spm $1500 Special MI Wins For ISSUE No. 41 (On sale: Oct. 20) See ad on Calendar Page again! 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A crowd of 1000 were on hand to cheer their favorites to victory. Ray Huff and Jeff Davidson put on a crowd-pleasing show as they fought it out in the 12.5cc. Expert Main with a lot of passing and sliding back and forth. Ray finally put on a hard charge to take the flag fIrSt by a half bike's length. After several restarts the 175cc Novice Main was off and running. Rich Reece and Fred Yow fought it out all the way with Fred taking first. All but three riders were forced out of this one due to one reason or another, making it the hard luck race of the night. Ron Jorge had the 200cc Novice Main to himself as Chet Armstrong fough t to close the gap after being held back try downed riders. The 250cc Expert was a thrilling spectacle as Mark Muscio took over the lead on the third lap from Ray Huff who was charging hard trying to retain the lead. Mark wasn't to be held off though and then Roy Winters also pushed his way aroundd Ray to take over second, leaving third for Ray. 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