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Utah MIers Stage fierce Duels ~ w Z W ..J U > U By Larry Knop Photos by Roy Nichols SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, Oct. 9-10, 1971 The Utah Motocross Championship! This annual event is one of the highlights of the Utah racing scene, with two days of top-notch racing, back-to-back, on two completely different tracks, The Continental Motocross Association has sponsored this event previously. This year they were joined by a new cluh, the Dusters M.C. The enthusiasm, experience, and manpower of the two clubs made this year's race one of the best organized and run races seen in these parts. The racers and the competition made the race though, and the competition was fier~e. The two traks were quite a contrast Saturday's was sandy, bumpy, and rough, while Sunday's was hard, slippery, and fast. Champions were crowned on the basis of their performances both days, so the winners had to do well on both courses. Bob Plumh put it all together in the 100cc class. He took first both days, but Saturday it was close. Bob and Lamar Walker split the first two motos. The deciding moto went to Plumb, by a margin of six inches. That, incidentally, is an advantage of a longer wheelbase that is generally overlooked. The 125 class could choose trophies or the equivalent in cash. There was no question who was the fastest 125 rider there. Peter Crandall, riding for money, won every moto by ridiculous margins, lapping at least part of the field every time. Among the trophy-eashinj( Experts, Dave Carman rode to a super-strong finish to take the overall award. Dave had to settle for a fourth Saturday, but a near perfect score Sunday pu t him on top. Kevin Croft had to work once in a while in the 200 class, but he took all three motos each day. The real battle was for second. Saturday, Bryan Shafer had three thirds and Dave Parker had three seconds. Sunday the tables were turned with Bryan taking three seconds. Dave had a fourth among his thirds which made the difference. The 250 riders also had a choice, and of coure, the top riders preferred cash. The two best were Kerry Fowler and Bob Brown, and they had quite a race. Saturday was Brown's day as he took a pair of firsts and a second to Kerry's two seconds and a first. Sunday Fowler took two firsts and a second to Bob's 2·1-3. Bob's third gave Kerry the overall win. Among those riding for trophies, Phil McDonald had a great Saturday, but some problems Sunday. A come-back final moto win clinched his crown. The Open class riders also had a choice, and Dennis Packard made the most of his chance to take home some cash. Dennis survived challenges both days to take his class each time. One of his closest competitors was Tony Jacobs, who was riding for trophies. Tony, Like a number of riders, doesn't like anyone in front of him and he put on a good show taking the top Expert trophy. (Results on page 28) Con test closes Saturday. October 30 at 12 noon. Drawing to follow immediately. You need not be present to win. - Colorado Holds MX Championship; J75 Compete Miller, ·Myer, Muns Meet By Mike Murphy LIBERTY, ARIZ., Oct. 3, 1971 - A fair turnout and good track conditions produced some fast and furious action today at Arizona Desen Raceway. Top show of the day was the 250 Pro class with top riders Dave Miller (Hus) and Bill Meyer (CZ) out to do battle. The nrst moto saw Meyer charge off the line to his usual first position into the turn and Miller not far behind. That didn't last long as Meyer's gearshift lever came loose and he was stuck in one gear. Moto two and Meyer is leading the pack into the first tum again. Miller off the line in the fourth slot. Meyer's gear shift lever did him in again going up the first hill and while he was stopped everyone went by. Miller pulled into the lead and proceeded to stretch it ou t. Meyer was stuck in second gear. He still got it all together to move past Scott Muns (Bul) and into' the second position. W I Nffiinfenduro TO ENTER, YOU .MUST COME TO OUR SHOWROOM TO FILL OUT AND DEPOSIT ENTRY BLANK. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY - Dennis Packard, Utah MX Champion, explodes out of a turn. The third moto and into the first tum it was Meyer, Muns and Miller. Muns got by Meyer but then Meyer and Miller both zapped him. Up the hill before the finish of lap one Miller was glued to Meyer's rear fender. On lap two Miller passed Meyer and proceeded to move away from the pack. Lap three Meyer's gear shift stuck in first gear and Meyer went down hard. No injuries but a lot of bruises. Dave Miller decided to have a try at the track record of one timed lap from a standing start. The record was 2: II. 7 set by Gerry Pratton on a Maico last season. Miller crossed the line a half-second faster for a new record of 2:11.2. After the race Meyer commented, "I don't know how he (Miller) does it. He rides as fast in the last lap as he does in the first. He just doesn't seem to get tired". (Results on page 28) By J obo Pavich LAFAYETTE, COLO., Oct. 10, 1971The Colorado State Championship Motocross was held under warm, sunny skies at Coal Creek Raceways today. The large turnout of riders (175) and spectators (1500) were greeted with a longer and more in teresting track, and the racing was hard-fough t in most classes. Even with the use of a water truck' the track was still dusty, and the lack of visibility made for a nnmber of crashes in the large "B" classes. Bill Osthoff was the standout in the 250 A class on his proto-type Yamaha, winning two of the three long motos. A crash in the second mota, however, gave the overall win to fast and consistent Mike Meyer, a student at the University of Denver. John Pavich, riding for (PLease turn to page /5) If you thought the Ontario crash photos were unusual, don't miss next week's super sequence from Lafayette, Coli>. 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