Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1970's

l ,... N '" N ,; o Z Vl 3: w z W ...J U > U Ray Topham ran thifd in the 250 Expert against some very distin ('heel company. ~-------- R.A.C.E. Night MX at Corona - - - on the line with a dead engine. Mike finally got it re-fued and came from dead last to fifth with some heavy riding. (He was actually in second behind Bryan Breker in the 500's, but didn't know it then). I asked Mike what happened after that miserable start, and he tore me up with that Kansas drawl, saying "Hail, I keeled it twice!! That dang thing taint know but one speed and that's wahd open - even on the line." Staten and Zahrt had a Royal BatLle going for first place in the 250 Experts, with Zahrt finishing first overall on his Bul. Bryan Breker (Hus) took home the payroll in the 500 Expert class, followed by Krebs. Greg Burns (often in tlie shadow of big brother Ron) rode two beau tiful wins and a second on his BSA for first overall in the 500 J unior~ ahead of Eddy Neff (CZ). by Marilyn Hart Photos by Earl Topham CORONA, CAL., Oct. 27,1972 - Ken zahrt burned his Z-brand just a little deeper into that Corona soil again with not only the win in the 125 Experts but also taking home the payroll in the 250's.· Kenny zoomed around the field for two wins and a second in the 125 Expert class (t~king second only to Ken Buirley from Salem on the last moto). Rex Staten loaned Mike Krebs (the Wichita Kid) his new 400 Cz when Buddy Mike's broke down in practice. Rex rode the new 250 CZ for its third time out, and with the 250 and 500 Experts combined, it was wierd seeing two Staten CZ's on that track at the same time. I t dazzled the spectators, for just as 880 roared past - zap - there it was ag.ain! Rex got off to his usual flying start, leaving Mike Krebs sitting ...".. Rex Staten continues his domination of the Corona dark hours MX circuit. His main opposition seems to be coming from Ken Zahrt latelv. R.A.C.E. Night MX at Corona by Marilyn Hart Photos by EaTI Topham CORONA, CAL., Nov. 3, 1972 Kenny Zahri was back from Canoga Park to do his thing again at Corona Raceway, but Rex Staten not only took away a double win from Ken, he also went on to win the 500 Experts as well. Zahrt on his DKW easily zinged his way through all three motos in the 125 Expert class, leaving Mark Tyer (Pen) with three seconds, and Bob Maxwell (B ul) wi th th jrd overall. Ken then went onto the 250 Experts with his Bul only to find Rex and Ray Topham on their CZ's waiting for him. The front three ahead of the field rode every single lap across the line exactly as they started each moto. Rex took home _ the payroll, Zahrt second ~d Topham third. With the 500 'Experts next up, Rex had to hustle back to the line and swap bikes. Each time Bryan Breker and Wichi ta Kid (Mike Krebs) we.re ready for him and, would you believe? All three took one win each. Staten took home the payroll with a 1-2-2 win, Krebs was second with a 2-3-1 and Breker third with a 3-1-3 for the night. When I first me t Mike he said something to the effect that, "Hail, I used to be kinda what you'd call a 'Hotshoe' back thete in Kansas I guess, but I never rode so hard for nothin' till came to California - that is, til Rex Staten's dad got ahold of me." CYCLE TREND WEST IS TAKING APPLICATIONS· FOR DEAL.ERS AND DISTRIBUTORS' IN THE WEST (piced right forimmediate delivery) . % LENGTH FOAM SEAT \ "'- SPRING LOADED FOLDING PEGS CYCLE TREND looked, listened, tested, and finally perfected the BANDIT ... the minicycle designed to steal the hearts of the whole family at first glance. But take a second look. Never have such features been on a small bike, and in fact on very few big cycles! Try the BANDIT at your nearest dealer. With a name like BANDIT, you know it's a steal. ENGINE Make Type VI Z 0 . FUIU Fo180 Single Cylmder. 2-Slro"'e. aIr cooled .. 79.6cc (4.86 cu m ) . 48mm x 44mm Displacement Bore and S:roke· , CClmpression RatiO . 7. I MaXimum Horseoower .. 7 5 @ 7500'Pm MaXimum To~que . 50611 Jbs ;:: « (.) 'M ii: 0 Ignltlon a. Carburehon W

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