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M Cook Cooks i at 'Hollow'i [;; Tony Lacata shows great determination while Randy Harpel tries an outside pass and Rick Johnson tries a feet·up pass at Fremont. Gennai Back; Renslow Bails; Budde Wins By Bill Spencer FREMONT, CAL., Oct. 16, 1971 Vowmg to regain the lead in District 36 competition, John Gennai easily won the 250 Expert Main Event over current point leader Jim Foley. Gennai came into the weekend with a 28-point deficit but quickly erased seven points Friday night at Vallejo Speedway when Foley lost a chain while leading the Main. Tonight's Main was worth seven points, also, but with Foley in second, the margin was only eu t one more poin t and with six weeks of racing left, it's getting mighty sticky for young Gennai. Knowing that the point count is so close and gambling on continued fair weather prospects, many of the clubs have scheduled racing far deeper in the season than ever before. 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Early in the bantam weight heats he remarked to Foley that because an early rain shower had made the surface damp 'enough to be calkd tacky, that he would "try the outside if I get a bad start" He didn't get too bad a start but the guy he was behind was Foley and despite his comment, he rode around Foley on the "outside", feet up and' on the gas. . He went on to win the heat but got in a tangle with himself off the start line in the Main and in attempting to catch-Up, he got in a super tank slapper that pitched him over the high side, Loading up later, his remarks over grumbling were something about 'back to the drawing board.' Bill Budde is a heavy equipment operator by trade and on the race track it is much the same. He rides his 750 Triumph with much more agility than one might expect for such a highly trained man and is currently running in fourth spot for the overall district high point. He will also probably succeed in high point man in the West and perhaps the nation as he also rides the circuit. Budde commanded the 650 Expert Main from start to finish with very effective slides through the fast comets that saw him beat out Dennis Spence and the irrepressible Gennai ~Results on page 28) FEETS TO TEACH NORTHERNERS The Motorcycle Riders Association announced today that the season opening of the Medford Motocross Park is set for Saturday and Sunday, October 30 and 31. Chuck "Feets" Minert will instruct a Motocross School Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Park. "Feets" a B.S.A. factory rider is widely known as the Old Pro. He frequently finishes in the top ten when competing in motocrosses in the Los Angeles area. Club officials indicate that a maximum of 75 riders can be accommodated and urge interested persons to check at any local cycle shop for further details. Riders from throughout Northern California, Oregon and Washington are expected because it is the first school in this region. By Jerry Shipman GOOSE HOLLOW, ORE., Oct. 10, 1971 - Carlton, Oregon's own Bill Cook was really "spot on" here today. His 250 Maico streaked to two overall wins in both the 250 and Open Expert class. Bill had a very tough time in the 250 race by the likes of Larry Mascotte also on a Maico. Larry was looking good after finally getting a broken leg healed up and fmally getting back in shape. Mascotte actually won the third moto but Cook's total points edged him out by the smallest of margins. Mark Beaudry of Beaver Creek, Ore., was also a constant threat on his CZ plus his fine smooth riding style. Mark was always right there waiting for a goof-up that never came about. In the combined 100 and 125 Expert race, Butch Waymire's Metisse/Hodaka scooped everyone by a very wide margin. This small super bike has to be seen to be appreciated. This bike itself has a reported $1,700 value on it and I think it was well worth it. Butch could out-haul any bike here today, even the 125's. In the 125's, Rick Limbeck from Redmond, Ore., on a DKW, was about his only good competition but the only time Rick could get by was when Butch fouled a plug in the second moto but still finished in second place. The 100 Jr/Int. saw Richard Reed on a Honda blow off all the two strokes by such a ways it almost seemed impossible bu t he did. The Honda is a good handler (so is Richard) but the horsepower really does work well in the dry or wet and with the rainy season coming up, this combo should be a consistent winner here. As said before, in the Open Experts, Cook's Maico was the overall winner but not after getting around Dick Jagow's 370 AJS. Jagow, overall winner on last week's cross country, tried his best but Cook's Maico was really humming. Dick would almost always get the scratch but Cook would work his way around him and Beaudry, also riding two classes, to get the win. The start of the Goose Hollow Northwest Championship Penton Series began on Oct. 24. This is a six race series consisting of $4,000 in cash and merchandise. You must be signed with C,MC and any class may win. Check Calendar for more info. (ReSUlts on page 28) RENO OPENS S1 SEASON By Steve Young RENO, NEV., Oct. 9, 1971 - Reno's indoor short track season opened tonight with man y familiar riders and some new plates. The tiny track was in reasonably good condition for its flrst race this year, but as the evening progressed, a couple of bad ruts deVeloped in one of the comers. Harold Barnes of Sparks won the flrst trophy by finishing ahead of Jerry Reuda and Stan Pochop. Brothers Homer and Jerry Hybarger flnished one-two in the 200cc Junior Expert Main. The popular pair have been gleaning quite a few top trophies lately with their smooth consistent riding and immaculate machinery. Cliff Richardson won the 250cc Novice Main with Butch Renovich right behind him. It 'should be mentioned that on this track, anyone else on the track is either right behind or just abead. The proper size rear sprocket is two inches larger in diameter than the rear rim, Since the track is barely wide enough for a three-rider starts, the race is usually decided when the riders draw for their starting (and finishing) positions. The races went very smoothly, thanks to the officials and lap counters who had a very frustrating job of trying to keep track w.ithout getting dizzy. When the points races begin, the stands and pits will probably be as packed as they were last year. (Results on page 28) ~ w Z W .J U > U