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'" r--- g e ~ w Z W ..J U > U TT Turnout Drops in finale By Will Palmer PRESCOTT, ARIZ., Nov. 14, 1971 Phoenician who gave slippery Steve Cold weather and several other races in Simpson a few brief moments of close the state held down the number of competition before Steve unleashed his riders participating in the season finale Bul taco's fire and left the Yamaha of of the TT racing at Slaugh ter House Klinder relegated to second place for Gulch Raceway. Some riders who had • the day; and of course Steve Simpson, already enough points to win their class who never fails to give the fans their in the season point standings failed to money's worth. A special congratulation show up; many who had no chance to should be extended Steve Bailey, and win the giant trophies neglected to D.R. Lawson of Kingman, along with compete, but the brave spectators who Andy Kampfert of Phoenix, who countered shilly winds with hot coffee battled right to the wire for the day's and sandwiches found some very race and the season 250 Novice exciting racing capping of the season, championship. These three have battled and saying goodbye to the track. all season and have proven that tight Although two more motocross races competition can be close and fun too. will be held at the location, next year R.H. Mills of Flagstaff, Ariz., and will find the Mile High M.C. of Prescott Everett Burge of Kingman, Ariz., also holding races on a brand new and larger had at it right down to the final flag facility. with Mills winning the day's race, but Among riders who made the day a losing the season championship in Open great one were such fine performers as Novice by just a few points to Burge. Steve Lacey of Phoenix, who converted Clive Frayling and Richard Hale also a mashed expansion chamber on his made it a good season in the Open Rickman-Hodaka into a 100cc Amateur Amateur class. The year has been a great win; Novice Mike Higbee of Chandler,. one, and a fitting obit for Slaughter Ariz., who battled Steve in the House Gulch. combined events; Jeff Klinder, a (Results on page 20) Snipes Bros. Top Bill By Janet West NACOGDOCHES, TEX., Nov. 14, 1971 - Phil and Ken Snipes came down from Fort Worth to help make an exciting race today. Both boys are top notch riders and· proved it nicely. Phil (250 CZ) ripped on to a fantastic lead in the 250cc Experts in the first heat and held it throughout the entire- aJI~1 I ••• Central SRAC Season Begins With Mixed Feelings By John Pavich STRASBURG, COLO., Nov. 7, 1971 The Sand Hills M.C. was greeted with a beautiful day to sponsor the first motocross of the new SRAC season. The club used a new track for this event, and rider opinion was divided as to how they liked· it. The track is very demanding physically, being located in very hilly terrain and so rough that the rider can seldom sit down. That is the idea of the sport of motocross, though, and the majority of the A riders really enjoyed the new layout. A turnout of 92 riders allowed the club to give three long motos - 20 minutes for B rjders and 30 minutes for A. Even with the long races, the proficiency of the club resulted in the last moto ending at 5 :00. The first race off the line was the combined 125 A and B. Bruce Sass, the new No. I 125 A rider, was really flying around the course, but mechanical difficulties gave the win to Gary Chase. Both were on Yamahas. In the 125 B, after much juggling of positions, Mike Daddario (Yam) took the win, followed by Rick Kollenkark and Bob Sechler. . Two words describe the 250 A motos - Jim Wicks. He dialed his Maico into the lead at the first comer and spen t the rest of each race simply stretching that lead; and he did it all three times! This writer, wearing Mid-Valley CZ colors, finally broke a string of third places and too second behind Wicks. Terry Clouse (Hus) filled in the third spot. Doug Campbell has now been transferred to the A class, bu t in his final appearance as a B rider he won all three 250 B motos in fine style. Roger Oelkers was also a winner, taking home the gold in the 500 B class. U:)tLJ PARTS ..,--qO~-q~ All MAKES 40 to ~ ~~ SCRAMBLER 60 MOTORCYCLES off 1801 W. Burbank Blvd. qary Meyers was up to his old tricks and brougb t his Husky in for yet another win the 500 A class. Richard Jackson took second on a .CZ, and George Shaw (N o. 1 in the 500 class again this year) picked up third for Crossland Cycle. The Sand Hills M.C. is a ·new club, but with a lot of work they have made their track one of the best around in just a short time. Their club members are very helpful and efficient, and hope to improve the area even more. In keeping with the theme of "Run Silent, Run Wild", this club offers $10 to anyone who wins with a silencer. Four people collected this extra bonus today - Gary Meyers (Hus), Doug Campbell (Ric), Roger Oelkers (Hus), and young Mark Chase, winner of the mini·bike races. (Results on page 20) /~ Y-q -1?-q1t. 0 0 ft?F;~ '"JL~_~==--~;;:;~ Draco's Motorcycles 0 0 EVEL KNIEVEL SNAKE RIVER CANYON JUMP MAY 6 & 1, 1912 All classes 2 days IDOl Trophies twin Falls, Idaho Remember - May 6 & 7 . Tlte or Call ?J . a~ ~ 16295. Standard Ave., santa Ana 714' 543-9688 _ Nick Nicholson Motors, In~. 11573 Vanowen St. North Hollywood, Calif:' (213) 764-8674 Importer & Distributor )t L -' . ~ '. ,..Simichrom,e Shines SUddenl, ~ \ls-", STRONG Simi chrome is a hone, '.I:W • "'CCI."'S quiek .s • bunny ,/ OMPEnnON Tub. 51 CHEMICALS Can 53.45 }$; . Burbank, Calif. 849·5907 or 845-8738 Ex. 7 at site of 2.;(1,·,· ."H/).;.liil :$11(1,." .... /)/).;.00 , 1.1, TIII-:} I. ""iT II",· .'11I,. '",/SII"" Griffons AuthoriZed dealer. parts & services race. He was so far ahead of second place the dust had plenty of time to settle before the rest of the riders came around. The obvious battle was between Jake De Boe (CZ) and Robbie Esterlein (Husky). De Boe had to ride in order to maintain his second-place position; Esterlein was right behind him, ready to pick him off if one mistake should be made. The second moto of the 250 Experts was perhaps the most exciting race of the whole day. Esterlein powered his Husky off the line for a fantastic first place lead, only to get passed by Phil in the first tum. After getting around Esterlein, Snipes was gone, leaving De Boe to struggle for second again. Jake was working hard to get around Robbie, bu t couldn't seem to find the righ t moment to pass. This went on for five of six laps. Finally, after the white flag had been thrown, Jake managed to pass, grabbing another second on the checkered. By the time the other riders had pulled off the track, Phil already was drinking his Gatorade and cbatting. By the time the third heat rolled around all the 250 Expert riders were primed. Phil had first place sewn up, but there was lots of tension in the air between De Boe and Esterlein. Off the line first was Snipes, and again he was way ahead in only seconds, with De Boe again in second and holding his own; try as he migh t to catch Snipes, De Boe couldn't swing it. He was riding beautifully, bu t so was Snipes. By the time the checkered flag was thrown, it was the same old line up: Snipes, Esterlein, De Boe. Since Open bikes were scarce this weekend, both De Boe and Esterlein rode their 250 CZ and 250 Husqvama against the Snipes brothers, both on Open CZs. One couldn't want to meet any two people any nicer than Ken and Phil Snipes, but when they race, they mean business. 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