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Dragster Hops to Motocross "::W.i '.,.,- ~ By John Grout Photos by Racing Photos VALENCIA, CAL., Oct. 31, 1971 Don "The Snake" Prudomme, reigning king of American drag racing, made his motocross racing debut at today.'s aU·Junior bound-and-bounce contest held at Indian Dunes Park and the guy who is accustomed to the 200-plue mile per hour, super-swift jobs, found motorcycle riding to be a horsepower of a different color. Prudomme, whO is ranked as head-honcho among the rail-rattlers in the National Hot Rod Association, was a pooped 'crosser after just a few laps of Open Junior competition - even though he had progressed up to a respectable 5th position' - commented, among other things: .....certainly is a- big difference between tl)is and drag racing These fellows are serious... ! n "The Snake" chose a Husky for his first ride; while his brother, Monette, who was' also making a motocross debut, straddled the saddle of a rapid Yamaha. The overall Open winner was a Junior-ranked rid..,.. named Bill Payne, who scored back-to-back wi,." in an impressive, grand slam effort on his Maico. Finishing ~ second overall was Chuck Zerwinski (Mai) , while third went to another bomber on the Maico product, Glen Lane. Frank Giardina notched a " Dunes competition in the Junior ranks. (Cunl'd. from page 22) then headed for the beer cooler for a well deserved one. About this time, the first of the beginners were hitting the fJag with Moos in the lead followed by Jerry Clark also on a 250 BuI. First 100 Beginner was Ken Knapp who got his Zundapp into 66th overall. Again, a creditable position for the 100cc. The sidehack of Caldwell/Ferrell took first in their category, with first girl honors going to Joyce Harris and Yamaha. S RA is planning a Grand Prix type of scrambles for next month to be held at Riverside International Raceway on Nov. 7. Again for Novices and Beginners only. There will be mail entries, overnigh t camping, paved pit areas, grandstand seating, concessions, a 5.5 mile course that can be seen almost entirely from the stands, and a very different type of course. Play bikes will not be allowed on the grounds so please leave them home. Also on tap from SRA is their first annual California City Fun Run Enduro to take place on Dec. 12. Numbers will be assigned by drawing, so don't forget to get your entries in. (Results on page 28) cz victory by twice placing his BuItaco across the finish line as the front runner. Young Frank should make an interesting Senior prospect. Joe Flores, Jr., who was the recent winner of his class in the Can-Am Series at Indian Dunes, again played the role of a giant killer as he sailed his 100cc Hodaka to easy victories in the two 'races for the 125cc clan. Honda-mounted Robert Brown scored a first and third in collectU;g the big trophy for the 100cc Juniors in the Novice classification; while top Powder-Puffer, Cherry Stockton, rode her Bultaco to a win over the 100cc beginners. Indian Dunes Park will feature two days of racing this weekend on the fantastic, new Shadow Glen motocross course. "'") . Tne "Glen," which should prove to be a sensation:J spectators circuit, is located to the east of the international ""urse which has been in use for berter than a year, 'and will be the host-ground for an all-Junior event on Saturday and a· super-scorcher on Sunday when the skyrockets with alloy sprockets take to the field for the third round of the Indian Dunes Motocross Championships. Saturday will be trophy day; while Sunday will award trophies to winning Juniors and $1 000 ~sh purse to Seniors and Pros. THE SPECIALTY MACHINE SOLD & SERVICED IY THE CZ SPECIALISTS They know that the instant a would-be thief moves your cycle even slightly it lets Then tell your insurance company. out a piercing, pulsating alarm he can't Down goes your premium or ¥our silence. deductible or both. They. want you to keep your cycle your You might even wind up saving more cycle-even if it means paying less for than you spend. your insurance. You see, insurance companies know Ask your insurance agent today. Cycle-Gard is the only cycle security a" . system that really protects against theft, abuse and mischief. Install a Cycle-Gard security system. rC~~G-;R;A;o;on;'~r;;r:;;o; ~N l I Church Roed end Ro18nd Avenue I. MI. Leurel, Hew Jer.., 08057 I I Yamaha of Fontana I I You bet I want to reduce my Insurance cost. Tell me more ir)cluding nearest parltcipating insurance companies' name and address. Name Add .. " L:i~ 9008 Sierra Ave. Fontana, California (7\4):822-2252 __ ..;. _ ::1:" __ ~ __ J I I I I Model CG-1. powerful pulsating alarm. Model CG-2. it's the CG-1 wit h a synch ronized radio transmitter and pocket/belt receiver. Avarlable at your favorite cycle shop. .... Cl ai ,; o Z ~ w Z W ...J U > U