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l::: 1 Hayward Highlights N .... - '" .... > 3 .., ~ w Z W ...J U >- U No. Cal. Weekend Ily W.H. Spencer FREMONT, HAYWARD, OAKDALE, CAL., June 16-18, 1972 - While most of today's riders are a little young to be fathers, a few of the older types wen t out on their weekend and won trophies. Highlighting the big point race of the weekend was the 250 Expert main at Hayward. Just about everybody that is out after a black plate was there and they were all treated to another one of Jim Foley's fabulous hole shots. It was allover from that point with Ted Bailey holding up traffic for the rest of the night until Alex Jorgensen managed to sneak by. Alex most spectacular to watch and he and his Kawasaki are fast becoming the favorite of the crQwd. Slipping into third spot for this seven point win race was point leader J.eff Davidson who never seems to be too far off the leaders when he himself isn't doing the leading. Friday !right's affair at Fremont drew a large turnout of riders, even though it was Lodi's opener so the 250 Expert entry was off slightly as Jorgensen and Davidson stayed close to home. For the 10 !3'p fe ature, rookie Bruce Hanlon had everything his way and led the entire distance over Rocky Malynn. Hanlon and his A & A Motors Bultaco are a natural together and his style is reminiscent of Gennai's. Kole still holds the high point effort but is not putting anything on the cake, like icing. Meanwhile Malynn and Hanlon are closing. '. Winning two for two in the 100 Novice class was Mike Bettencourt. It would be nice if the competi tion committee had a little talk with him to see just how many points he has. The rest of die 100s would like a chance at the first place brass too. While Mike VanLienden didn't manage one of his doubleheaders this weekend, he kept his Selby Montesa at the fore with a 500 Expert win and 250 Expert third at Fremont and then returned for a second in the 500 '!,l Hayward behind Ted Bailey. Ted is one of the fathers that manages to squeeze out brass whenever possible. There appears on the horizon a new face in the 500 Expert arid 125 Expert. Mark Smith is blitzing his way to the fron t of the pack with things like three 125 wins in a row and many seconds and thirds in the 500 class aboard one of his father's 500 BSA MX's. . Contrary to public opinion, the main MORE BENEFITS AT CLARK MEMORIAL On May 7, 1972, the Stockton M.C., the Stockton Scramblers M.C., and the Lodi M.C., combined their efforts to stage the annual Archie Clark Memorial Benefit Scrambles. MORE was selected as this year's recipient of the benefit, and more than $1470 was raised to help carry·on the battle against unfair motorcycle legislation and land-use restrictions. Those in attendance, including several road·rider clubs, never lacked for excitement as the action-packed 42-event racing card kept everyone on the edge of their seats throughout the entire day. The road clubs in attendance were the Central Valley Road Riders of . Modesto, the Oakland M.C., and the Gold Eagles M.C. of Stockton. In a trophy presentation, the special Oakland M.C. won the Club Parti6pation and Club Man-Miles awards, while the Central Valley Road Riders received second place in Club Participation and Best Uniformed Club honors. Bob Snyder of Stockton rode his 1947 Indian to the races to collect the Solo Rider award. Individuals, clubs, and dealers who contributed to the Trophy Fund were: J Lodi M.C., Lodi, Ca.; Stockton Scramblers M.C., Stockton, CA.; Import Cycles, I>eyes, CA.; 'CJ-Custom Cycle Parts, Stockton, CA.; Rocky Cycle Co. Inc., Sunnyvale, CA.; Stan's Cycle Shop, Vallejo, CA.; Jorgy's, Stockton, CA.; Dudley Perkins Co.,. San' F-rancisco, CA.; Joe Sarkees Motorcycles, Sacramento, CA.; Kiser Bros. Honda, Stockton, CA.; Calif. Kart Sales, San Jose, CA.; Phil Stabb's Trophies, Madera, CA.; Golden Bears M.C., Manteca, CA.; Port of Stockton M.C., Stockton, CA.; Morada Inn, Stockton, CA.; Boe's Cycle Mart, Oceanside, CA.; Mr. Gerry Carr, Stockton, CA. and Bill & Frances Faulkner, Manteca, CA. event for Sunday's short track at Jerry Griffith's Pioneer Rodeo grounds was not held in Oakdlae but at Ben Zakarian's poolside. It was only about 100 degrees, so once the action at trackside was over, Mains were called for at the Zakarian plan tation. Ray Huff won the overall prize of the day which not only included a trophy for the 2.50 Expert win, but a dunking in the pool. Trackside, Huff got his 250 Suzukl working and beat all comers including Davidson and his ever trusty Ossa. In the battle for 650 Expert points, Bill Landsborough came out best with a second at Fremont behind Bill Budde and a win at Hayward over Alex' Jorgensen. Friday night it was a two way battle with Budde and Landsborough fighting it out for first and Arnold Castelhano third. Danny Castelhano (son) won the 125 Junior Main and the grandstand came alive when' Arnold came off the high jump and dropped it in the sweeper much the way the old timers used to at the old Alviso Speedway. Budde had every turn just right and no mistakes added up to a win. . Saturday night was run without Budde but he was replaced by the everpresent Jorgensen and his BSA. Landsborough got a terrific jump and went away and hid while Bill Flett kept the rest of the group in check. Alex had to work hard on the flying Flett and when he f'mally got around, the ra<;e was nearly over. Nevertheless, he went after Landsborough with a vengence. With one lap to go, he caught him, but it was too late. . At Fremont Friday night, Honest Ernie Vick and Dan Amico came in f'lrSt and second in the 500 Junior Main. Competition man J.B. Woods greeted them .at Hayward with news that he was changing them over to Expert. Without men like J.B. Woods to keep or~er, the district would be in worse shape than it is. Drifters _ By N.A. Williams WHITE SALMON, WASH., June 11, 1972 - It kept trying to rain on the Drifters' Scrambles but just sprinkled a few times during the ra<;es. The battle was on in the 250 class as four. of the top local riders were present today: two in each 250 heat. Ricky Graves (Bul) and Jim Curtis (Bul) knocked each other out of the first heat when they both went down on the last lap. Alan Mundt (Kaw) and Rupert Dykstra (Yam) fought it out in the second heat with Dykstra taking the win. Graves came back to win the Semi and move to the A Main, which he wO.n with Dykstra second. JUNCTION CITY SHORT T R A C K - - - - - - - - - - _ 'By Janis Randall JUNCTION CITY, ORE.,June 18,1972 - Today's Short Track served two purposes. It was a benefit race for the Crippled Childrens' Hospital, and a race in memory of Rick Andres, who was killed in a car accident on his way to a motocross. Diane Cox had a little trouble beating the men today. She started ou t close to dead last in the 100 A Main, but worked her way up to take second and was ready to pass first place. Gary Loveall (Kaw), but he held her off. Rick Oliver (Suz) was right behind them to take third place. Rick took a well-deserved win in the 100 Trophy Dash. Sue Kutz (Kaw) tried real hard to make a bid for first in the 100 B Main, but David Oleman (Yam) refused to let a girl pass him and he took the checkered flag first with Sue second and Bob Harwood (Yarn) settling for, third. The 125 A Main was a fast race to watch. Peter Simonsen (Yam) took a hard earned first place win over Keith Nerseth (DKW) who is one of the top motocross racers in Oregon. The 200 class saw Delbert Spinney (Bul) winning the A Main and Trophy Dash. Gary McDowell (Bul) out rode Russell J ohr:son (Bul) for second. The 250 Trophy Dash was won by old·time racer Lee Stumpenhaus (Kaw). The 250 A Main saw Richard Schoonover (Kaw) taking home the first place trophy with Mike Bailey (Yam) working for second and Richard's brother Steve Schoonover (Yam) in for third. ' Mark another one up for the 250 Honda ridden by Charles Andrews who won the 250 B Main over the' fast Bultacos of Mike Laux and Jerome Walen. Andrews transferred to the A Main but didn't do as well and had to settle fOT sixth place. Diane Cox tried her hand at the 250 class this week riding her new Suzuki but didn't do quite as well as she does in the 100 class. Diane received ,..:cond in the 250 C Main with Hal Gibbs (Bul) holding her off for first. The Open A Main was one of the tightest races yet this year with Keith Nerseth (Mai) , Richard Schoonover (Due), and Charles Standeford (BSA) crossing the line almost wheel to wheel. The Mini Bike class was dominated by Timmy Finnley (Hon) this week, taking the Trophy Dash and first in' the A Main with a good ride put forth by Lester Huey (Suz), and Bruce Haphey (Yam) receiving third. OAKDALE SHORT TRACK----:---By Loretta Davidson . OAKDALE, CAL., June 11, 1972 - A total of 152 riders made their appearance and a crowd of 700 were on hand to greet them. Jack Hanson traveled all the way from Reno, Nevada to win the 100cc Novice and 200cc Novice Mains. Jeff Greener wanted the win and rode a • great race coming from fifth up to second. Mike McCormick took first place brass in th-e 125 Novice class. The first four riders had a big lead oller the rest of the pack with Mike holding first and . the next three places being settled by the flag. Craig Scroggins (riding his first Junior race) came through for a first place win. Carroll Hendrix is accustomed to winning this class and made the job a lIttle harder for Craig by passing on the sixth lap. Craig wasn't to be denied and repassed him. The 125 Expert Main was an exciting affair as Ted Da\pidson won out over eleven other Experts. Mark Smith jumped in to an early lead. It took Ted eleven laps of this fifteen lapper to get Mark, but get him he did. Goodj.ob! Brian Ratslaff had his job cut out for him in the 250 Novice Main. But he showed he could handle it as he held off Rod Murphy, Don Mathers and Ken Cave. . ......;_, Butch Davidson got off to a good start, pulled away from the pack and was lapping riden before the 250 Expert Main was over. Ray Huff and Alex Jorgenson were having battle royal all the way. These guys were really haulin' and deserve a pat on the back for a job well done. Anyone of these four are capable of taking a win in this cl"l's as they have so ably proved time and time again this season. RICE HEADS SAN HALF-MILE ENTRIES JOSE . Indestructible Jim Rice (BSA), who VIrtually "owns" the Santa' Clara County Fairgrounds dirt tracks logically heads the entries for th~ American Motorcyde Association's annual 10-rn,ile National Championship race over the half-mile oval Sunday, July 2nd. Bob Barkhimer Associates, Inc., promoters of the popular competition, also announced that in addition to Rice, the early entries include Gary Scott (Tri) , the outstanding rookie; Rex Beauchamp (H-D); Mark Wimams (Tri), and John Hateley (TrL). Rice, the 24 year-old Grand National Championship contender, has won two of the past three 10-mile AMA title events at the F~rgrounds.