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-follderosa~s By Wes Anderson, Sr. LANCASTER, CAL., Nov. 7, 1971 The first weekend of the month as always, the Greyhounds held their Hare Scrambles at the Ponderosa Ranch. The race consists oJ three 9-mile loops, with a 10 a.m. start both Saturday and today. There are two stop checks in the field and a flying home check. On a sunny Saturday morning, 103 THEY MOVED . South Bay Cycle recently moved and expanded its sales and service facilities as well as adding the complete line of Kawasaki motorcycles. The new retail 'sales stores is located 2001 Artesia Blvd., SPEEDWAY INFO Redondo Beach. Calif. 213/379-3344. Owner Joe Kubichek is stressin9 a complete service Public communcations and general information related to speedway motorcycle racing under the Speedway Racing Association can be secured by writing to Race Information, 135 W. Union St., Pasadena, Calif., 91101, it was announced recently by the Board of Directors for the promi~ent racing group. "Now that the speedway racing season has closed in California, it is the right time to project our plans towards next season," explained Peter Palmer, president Of the S.R.A., "and give prospective members, promoters, enthusiasts, riders, and mechanics infonnation on the sport if they want to participate next season." philosophy and towards that end has devoted nearly half his facility to mechanic's bays, wash racks, welding area and a fully equipped machine shop designed to handle any assignment. Kubichek is also the official U.S. distributor for Jawa speedway motorcycles and parts and has on hand a complete line of spare parts. South Bay Cycle is also a dealer for the entire Jawa line, . including CZ motocross motorcycles as well as the powerful lineup of Norton street motorcycles. Deadman's Holds First Quiet Race By Dave Brown APPLE VALLEY, CAL., Nov. 7,1971 - Deadman's n.ow requires silencers. It started on November 7, and it made for more pleasurable viewing. Many riders lost their silencers during the course of the day, but they'll probably fasten them more securely before the next race, November 21. Division 1 of the 1OD's saw some good competition as M. Holbrook was able to hold off Dave Coulter for the win, both on DKW's. It's good to see Dave back with us after about a year's absence. The 250's got it on as Diyision I saw D. Slaton take his Bultaco to wins in the first two motos. Problems set in during the third moto and Slaton could only manage an eighth which gave the overall win to consistent D. Wilfong aboard his CZ. Slaton was still able to hold for second. As usual, the Intermediate/Senior races put on some hot-shoe competition. Jerry Ragsdale is the usual winner in the 100 Intermediate class but he's moving soon to England. Consequently, he sold his Suzuki. Young R. Boten was the purchaser, and he promptly went out and won the 100 Intermediate class, while Walter Pollack was putting it on the 100 Seniors, also Suzuki-mounted. The Peterson family brought out their DKW stable and promptly captured first and second in "the 125 Senior competition. Lonnie was first and Von was second. The 250 Seniors were flat moving, but none fast enough .to catch Rex Staten on his CZ. Tony Rogers brought his Maico in for a well-earned second with CZ-mounted Ken Bowser in for third. The final race of the day was the "Buddy Race". Four laps of pure torture on the passenger as most race bikes don'( have rear pegs. The big bike class fell to Rex Staten and Morgan Malloco as R. Boten and Jerry Ragsdale took the small bike win. Everyone had a bouncing good time. (Results on page 24) RESCUE 3 LOSS WILLIAM J. BUSH, three year President 01 Rescue 3 Inc. died Wednesday, November 3, 1971 at Lorna Linda Hospital in Redlands. Mr. Bush was the second oldest member of Rescue 3 and has served on the execu tive board for four years. His devotion to Rescue 3 and off-road racing will be long remembered. TRANS-AMA TICKETS Tickets are now available for Northern California's premier international motocross, the Trans-AMA. Tickets for Northern CaliIornia's biggest-ever moto are available at numerous motorcycle dealerships throughout the area. A special drawing, only for advance sale ticket holders, has been set with a beautiful Steen's F-I00 Mini-Cycle going to the lucky ticket holder. The lOOcc machine is a well-crafted cycle and a fine prize. Tickets may also be obtained on race-day at the entrance to Carnegie Cycle Park or by mail from: Race Promotions, P.O. Box 2161, Castro Valley, Co. 94546. The admission price is $5.00 with children under 12, when accompanied by an adult, free. Double Header . riders were off to the smoke bomh with Tom Clodt (Hus) leading with Doug Winchell (Bul) hot on his heels. Doug got around Tom and led to the second check. Tom, a many-time Ponderosa winner, took over the lead to win and Doug was second. First 125 was Randy Scott (Yam) who was about eighth overall. The trailbikes have a separate start and Gary Charters led the entire race to win. Jack Boone was second on his Baja. Since the Ponderosa trailbike class is limited _ to novices only, Gary disqualified himself as he is a Junior. Gary was given a (ree entry and told to read the instructions more closely. Today was another beautiful California day as 166 eager riders lined up for the start. Once again it was a Clodt and Winchell battle until Winchell seized his motor and Clodt broke a shock. Mark McDonald (Kaw) had been running third, but Harley's trailbike ace, Mitch Mayes, riding a Husky in the Open class, had been working his way up and took over to win. Mickey Freeny (Bul) was second and McDonald a very close third. Adelanto's pride and joy, Monte Lee, was first 125 on his rapid Yamaha. Steve Stevens (H-D) won the tra.ilbike class after wmking his \Vay up from a poor start. Sandy Robertson (Hod) was second. Saturday 15-year-old Sandy was third and this two days of good riding gave Sandy the new McHal Apollo helmet. The Dirty Old Men's Race was held later in the day. The ancient ones were to go one loop if possible. With some grey haired old ladies in rocking chairs cheering them on, the old fogies took off with moans and groans. Stewart Nelson led until he ran out of Geritol. This reporter (52 years) held on to a Honda for first. Second was Howdy Lee (62 years) on his Yamaha. All of the Senior Citizens who finished trophied. All trophy winners in Nov., Dec., and J an. get a chance to win a new 400 Suzuki donated by Valerian's Two Cycle City. The drawing will be at the Ponderosa after the race Sunday, Jan. 2, 1972. Winner must be present. (Results on page 24) You can "e extremely fortunate! The HOUSE OF HANDLEBARS••. Earn a ehanee to win a Suzuki 400 from Valerian's. (And we do mean earn!) .... is accepting applications for managers of pending retail outlets. "ONLY ONE HITCH"•••• •••do no·t apply unless••• A. YOI are a da"'l good parts and accessory salesman If you compete - and wi n a trophy - at the Ponderosa Hare Scrambles any Saturday or Sunday in November, December or January, your name will go into a pot. On January 2nd, we'll pick a n~me from the pot and award the Suzuki 400. This contest is strictly for bike riders. There are no coupons to fill out. No jingles to write. All you have to do to win ... is win! B. YOI klow .otorcyclil' backwards C. You are knowled.eable of industry trends D. YOI have qlalified_ e.perielce as parts and accessory salesllal. For complete details. drop by our shop. Or call (213) 475-4541. IF YOU DO NOT QUALIFY ON THE POI'NTS ABOVE••• ••••DO NOT APPLYI ~~~~?,~~~"~!!!:"~t". U\\ VU l Los Angeles. 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