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USMRC Motocross _ by Pat Gross EL TORO, CAL., Sept. 8, 1972 - Dave Carlson may have gotten the lion's share of the gold, but the glory went to Gaylon Mosier. The Mabee Tire Series resumed with a bang" as the 100 Expert race got underway. Davy gathered gold easily in the 100, though Bob Stem grabbed the first moto to rack up second overall. The 125 was a little tougher on Carlson. Newcomer Pete Maly (CZ) poured on the pressure in the first two motos. Davy held him off as long as he could, but Maly finally got the better of him in the third lap of the last race. Still, it was a solid win for Davy. . The 250 was another story. Davy seemed set on win number three, but he ran into trouble in the form of Gaylon Mosier. Carlson got a quick start, but the Malco-mounted Mosier had the race won by the second lap. The second moto feU to Morris Malone, with Mosier tailing him all the way. Moto three was all Mosier's, from the snap of the rubber band to the wave of the checkered Oag. Morris was second overall, Steve Stackable (Yam) third, and Davy fourth. Ricky Lloyd came from nowhere to win the first mota of the 500, but that was all Gary Cochell would let him gel away with. Cochel! took the last two, to win by a margin of 25 poin IS over Lloyd. Third was a disappointed Bryan Breker, whose good starts seemed to slip away by the third lap. John Heemsbergen and Kevin Crawford are the Intermediates to watch. Each swept a class, John the 125 and Kevin the 100. The 100 was a combined class, and Kevin had the audacity to come in second behind an Expert in each race. As for thel25, it could scarcely be called a race, at least for first. Heemsbergen and his Suzuki simply smoked off the line with the pack in hot pursuit. A definite no-eontest. The other Intermediate winners turned in fine riding jobs, both with two' firsts and a second. In the 250, it was once again Don Stenersen (CZ), and for the 500s, Bob Crecelius (Gre). Bryan Menne (Suz) and Johanna Stenersen (Hod) are the one-two punch coordinates with local, state and federal land-governing agencies to promote more recreational areas for this popular form of family recreation throughout the state. in the 100 Junior. Each has won consisten t1y, but in separate divisions. Now, if both were in the same division ...? A couple of Juniors really creamed the competition, sweeping two classes apiece. Dave Messersmith (Yam) was the super-whiz in the 500 and 250 I. Ron Schwab, first night at El Taro, sizzled his CZ to wins in the 250 II and 125 II. What if they had been in the same 250 division? Ne'xt week's Series race may settle that question, and others. Jones Names Grand National Champion in 250cc Motocross Class The American Motorcycle Association has crowned Gary Jones, a Yamaha rider from Hacienda Heights, California, as 250cc Grand National Motocross Champion. The announcemen t followed the conclusion of the final event of the 250cc National Championship series which was held at Talladega, Alabama, September 2. National points were awarded at the following motocross events: Atlanta, Georgia Saddleback, California Sacramento, California Carlsbad, California Washington, Indiana Memphis, Tennessee Tahoe Vista, California Talladega, Alabama. National points were also collected in the In ter-AMA series at: Boise, Idaho Olympia, Washington / Los Angeles, California New Berlin, New York Mansfield, Ohio Off-Road Meeting - - - - - - The California Off-Road Vehicle Association (CORVA) today announced that it has inititated measures to eliminate much of the confusion surrounding off-road vehicle owners attempts to comply witb the registration requirements of the recent state Chappie/Z'Berg Off-Highway Vehicle Law. This law states that after July 1, 1972, all off-road vehicles must be registered, with some exceptions. COR V A "indicated that representatives from the Depantment of Motor Vehicles and officials from the Department of Parks and Recreation will be present at a public meeting scheduled for 10 A.M. on September 23rd in the Republic Federal Savings Building, located at 2246 North Lake Ave. in Altadena, California. This informal meeting is intended as The final point standings for the 1972 National Championship Motocross series in the 250cc class is as follows: 1. Gary Jones, Hacienda Heights, Calif. Yam 995 2.Jim Weinert, Middletown, New York Yam 781 3. Gunnar Lindstrom, S. Plainfield,N.J. a "question and answer" session, and will be open to all interested vehicle owners and enthusiasts. Complaints and inquiries relating to the current registration program will be directed to Mr. John McLaughlin, Director of Registrations of the California Department of Motor Vehicles, and Mr. Robert Meyer, Deputy Director of the California Parks and Recreation Department, who will be in attendance. All local off-road vehicle owners who are in terested in acquiring more information on this subject are urged to contact: CORVA, P.O. Box 1327, Arcadia, California 91006, or telephone (213) 798-8371. CORVA is the state association comprised of enthusiasts owning all types of off-road vehicles, and Hus 775 10. Tony Wynn, Sherwood, Ark. CZ 304 11. Gary Bailey, Torrance, California Bul300 12. Gary Semics, Lisbon", OHIO Hus 270 13. Marty Tripes, Santee, Calif. Yam 256 14. Rex Staten, Fontana, Calif. CZ 230 .... - - '" li MOVING? Well, HOT DOG! That means you've got another coupon to fill out. After all, we have to send your Cycle News somewhere and what better place than your new address? So don't delay, do it today. By the way, it won't cost you a cent (except for the stamp but that's between you and the Post Office.) -()

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