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u o ~ w Z w ~ o > o 1032 W.BAOOKS St· ONTARIO,CA&17&2-T14 H3-5871 ~ Oraco's Motorcycles ~ Griffons Authorized dealer parts & services 1629 S_ Standard Ave., Santa Ana 714 543-9688 New desert demonstration rides: Suzuki 400 MX; BSA 500 MX; AJS Stormers; Montesa Cappras PlIo... : I!.29.95W::::~lnls $ ~ I EXPERT JOHNSON CAPTURES 1ST TT By James Brammer VALLEJO, CAL., Oct. 1,1971 - Kent Johnson (Bul) won the 250 Expert final at Vallejo. A veteran winner in the 500 class since being advanced to Expert in mid-summer, this was the rJrst time for Johnson to capture the 250 Expert final in the Friday nigh t IT scrambles. Heat wins went to ex-Marine Larry Drew over Barry Webb and Nick Nazzisi, and to John Hearne over Harry Dring and Kent Johnson. Johnson led the final from the start with Larry Drew getting into the rJrst comer in second followed by Barry Webb, John Hearne, Dennis Robinson, and Bill TrumbuU. In seventh spot was Harry Dring. Johnson held on to his advantage over Drew for the 10-lap Main while Harry Dring came up from seventh to third the hard way by . passing his competitors one at a time. Hearne held to fourth while Webb slipped out of contention. It was a rare appearance for Experts Webb and Nazzisi at Vallejo. Nazzisi ranks in the top 20 in the current District point standin~. (Results on page 36) Foley Gains 8 Points in Redwood Acres Main By Sue Bailey EUREKA, CAL., Oct. 10, 1971 National Sportsman Champion Jim Foley walked away with eight more 'points towards the fight for District 36 high points after winning in the 250 Expert Main and Flat Track events at Redwood Acres Speedway. Ray Beck, Gary Thompson, John Frey, and Ray Crivello were riding up front with the best in the 250 Main. Crivello, who raced in the Expert class for the first time today, started off the event in the lead position for the first lap before the more seasoned riders took over. Both Foley and Beck passed Crivello in the second lap, with Allen Kenyon close behind. Bultaco-mounted Kenyon was racing with a broken wrist that he hurt at his last race at Arlington Park iti Chicago. Gary Thompson challenged Kenyon for five laps for third place and finally passed him in the eightli lap. The rmal lineup was Foley, Beck and Thompson. In the 350cc Open Expert Trophy Dash, Bergquist pushed ahead at the start with Foley close behind. David Cherry passed Foley in «!te second lap, stepped on it and overtook Bergquist on the same curve for the lead position. He couldn't hold on to it. Bergquist took it away from him in the second lap and went on to the checkered flag. KAWASAKI SLATES' NEW HEADQUARTERS Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., has acquired additional Irvine Industrial Complex acreage fo"r a new corporate headquarters. The existing building will become the firm's Western Regional Headquarters and parts distribu tion facility. According to Kawasaki vice presideo 1, George Hamawaki, the construction and move should be completed in 1972. Kawasaki has been a member of the Irvine Industrial Complex for the past two years. Currently occupying approximately 5 aces, the new purchase fronting the Newport Freeway, will hring Kawasaki's Irvine holdin~ to over 8 acres. The existing corporate headquarters and parts distribution warehouse employs 125 people. There was no indication as to the number the new regional headquarters will employ. It was Foley, Bergquist, Mike VanLienden, and Cherry fighting it out in the 350cc Open Expert Main. They were all packed up together at the start, with VanLienden taking the lead. VanLienden is now holding ninth position in District 36 point standings. Foley poured it on in the third lap, almost took over VanLienden, only to fall back into second position. Meanwhile Cherry and Bergquist were neck-and-neck behind them. Bergquist wheeled by on the inside of the first curve in the fifth lap. Cherry was third again on the next curve. Bergquist's handlebars came loose and put him out of the race. Foley was obly a wheel behind at the rmish, with VanLienden taking the trophy. (Results on page 36) EVANS EVENT David G. Evans, head of the race-supporting Evans Construction Co., has announced the appointment of Jerry Mathel as public relations representative. Mathel has been employed as parts manager for Don Vesco Motorcycle Sales before his new appointm.ent. Mathel will also assist Pat and Kelly Evans with their racing activities. DUNES CASH VALENCIA, CAL. - A $1000 cash purse for Senior and Professional riders is being offered to winners in the second round of the Indian Dunes-A.C.E. Motocross Championships which will be contested on Oct. 24 at Indian Dunes Park. The purse will be dispersed in such a manner that racers (through the first five places) will receive pay for both heat races as well as overall rlllishing positions. Each division - 125, 250 and Open - will have two, 20-minute motos, with the day's overall winners being determined on a point basis. Junior-ranked riders are again competing for 100% trophies. While all classes will be going after the low-numbered A.C.E. riding plates for the 1972 season. Money for the Seniors is divided as follows: 125cc - $290.00; both the 2500c and Open divisions - $355.00 each. 728 So LaBrea, 90301 ) 213) 674-143-1 Inglewood, Calif. l * YAMAHA * RACE PREPARATION DYNO TUNE MACHINE SHOP CHOPPER ACCESSORIES PORTING BORING 142cc KITS PAINTING IMPACT CYCLE ENGINEERING Monte~ 1fIIIJ~1 We Pay Postale on P,epald Orders. C.lifornia Residents add 5" lor sales tax NOW ......NEW ADDED WARRANTy .•..•• If the seal I3l1s on any MAVRICK "nit within 90 days from date 01 p"rehase we .. ill replace the seal fr... P.S. 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