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~ & :. N .... en ~ ~ Z ~ w Z w ..J tJ > tJ FIVing tow. What's he waving that flag for? Phoenix MX by Mike Mwphy PHOENIX, ARIZ., Nov. 5, 1972 Arizona Desert Raceways hosted another successful AMA sanctioned motocross this Sunday even though the rider turnout was something just over one hundred, and the water truck broke down. Eric Blatt, one time track regular, returned aboard his Husky today and put it to the troops in the 250 Amateur class. Lee Noblitt (Suz), Blatt's closest competitor, got the better starts and led for the first two laps in moto one. But by the end of the third lap Blatt had ---------------------------taken the lead from Noblitt and held it to the wire. The second mota was nearly Blatt's undoing. His first lap was so bad that he was in ninth position, but he was moving. By the end of the third lap he was looking for a way around Noblitt. He found it in the fourth lap and again took a first with Noblitt second. The third mo to was nearly a carbon copy of the rust, Blatt finished first overall with Noblitt second. ADR was officially invaded today with the en try of Invader club member Jim Meyer astride his Harley Baja No. 665. Although Meyer didn't trophy, he had nothing but good words for his first motocross race. uit's almost as much fun as the desert," he said. Every race has its Race Of The Day and today it was the 500 Expert/Amateur. In the Experts the contest was between Maico mounted Danny Croyle and Yamaha rider Marty St. Martin. The rrrst moto belonged to St. Martin from start to rmish. Croyle rode right on St. Martin's rear fender for the last six laps but couldn't get around the Yammie. But mota two was differen t all the way. Croyle took the lead and just held St. Martin off until the third lap when S I. Martin's rear tire went flat. From then on it was no contest as Croyle's closest competition was Randy Carney (Yam), about half a lap behind. The third moto Croyle again grabbed the lead and again S I. Martin was closer to Croyle than a bride to a groom at a wedding. But Croyle held the first slot all the way with St. Martin taking second overall. Ron Cowles (Suz) finished with 1-1-1 in his class for first 500 Amateur of the day. Ywi Dealer knows. And he11have it soon. 7241 Orang.thorpe Buena Park. CA 90621 • • •• ~ MEANS MONA-BE (also Penton & Mako) (714) 521-2420 California Kawasaki It V'«III't be long until yoo can TUNE IT IN ! James Young hanging it out at Kingsville. Kingsville MX TEAM CURMUDGEON WRENCHES WELL- _ Fm.lIv. a Slep·by·5UlP Introduct.on to mOIOl'cyehng"s by Rita Gunter KINGSVILLE, TEX., Nov. 12, 1972 A new "just for fun" over 30 class was added to. the program at Kingsville's races. A dead engine start added to the confusion but everyone seemed to enjoy this race. Bill Law (Yam) won with Don Strasheim (Ric) and Cecil Jones taking second and third. Down at the other end of the generation gap the minis took over for their races. It is sure something to-see thirteen little fellows zapping into that first turn just like their older counterparts. Randy MiIlslagle (Hon) took the I'rrst place trophy with another Honda rider, John Bersch, second. Derek Heierholzer placed third. The Powder Puff class was a goodie with Sue Turner (Yam) and Judy Gunter (Han) putting on a super race in both heats. Judy came out with the number one trophy and Sue was second. The 100cc Novice class was won by Bobby Morgan (Honda). CC Suzuki team rider, Randy Mizes, tooled his Suzi into second place. There was stiff competition for frrst place in the 125 Novice class. Mike Storbeck (Pen) Bobby Morgan (Honda) and James Young (CC Suzuki team rider) all were determined to be number one. Bobby Morgan .was first,· Mike Storbeck second and James Young third. The McAllen flash, Steve Wise, won the 125 Expert heat aftee some hot and heavy heats with Thomas James (Hon). Rick Patterson (BuI) and Rick navis (Kaw) had quite a tussle going on between them in the 200cc Novice class. Patteeson came out on top, with Davis second. Ronny Pentecost (Yam) won the first heat of the 250 Novice class but couldn't get things together in the second heat. Gary Powers (Husky), who took second in the first heat, came hack strong to win the second heat and rrrst place overall. Glenn Richardson was second place man. Lonnie Plough (Maico) racked up two firsts and one third to win first over.ill in the 250 Expert division. AlS rider, "Doc" Harr (who is primarily a flat tracker) took second - even after being shaken up by a hard tumble in the second heat. Mike Scott won the Open Novice class easily by taking top position in. both heats. "Ski" Kozlowski had a little harder time making it up to second place, but make it he did. 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