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FISHER WINS DRA too close. Both were hoping they could make it all the way on one tank of gas. Riley had pulled up to third. Meanwhile the Beginners were getting with it. John Steen had the lead at the bomb on a 250 Honda XL and right behind him was Our winner Greg Voss. Th~ nrst loop took 30 minutes and . M '" 1 M .... '" o :>- :; ..., now it was 31 minutes on the second ~ loop and the word was that Wright had the lead nve miles out, and when the two fast riders carne over the hill, you could hear the rasping staccato of two w Z W ...J U > U high revving two strokes, neither one letting off. It was John Fisher in for his nrst overall win, with Wright pulling in righ t behind him. "Man. that was a fun race," said John Fisher took the overall win. by Dick Wright CALIFORNIA CITY, CAL., June 24 Big John Fisher on a 250 Yarnaha put it all together and showed all the other desert hounds what he can do, by winning a tigh t wheel to wheel duel with Jeff Wright, mounted on a 175 Puch. The sun was out but there was a good breeze at 9: 30 AM when the riders lined up waiting for the drop of the banner. They would go two laps on the 23-mile course. At the smoke bomb it Fish. "I didn't know who he was but he was pushing me hard. I could get him in the power stuff then he got me in the tight stuff. It was a fun course, not a bike breaker; very few rocks." Riley was the third man in on his Husky. He did his endo after the bomb. Gus Paul was the next man in also on a Husky. Jim [rby was the first Open Novice in followed by Dixie Sanders and John Sands. Then carne a puffing Big Daddy La Porte, who has not been out for years; on his 175 Pen ton. First 125' went to Gary Martin on a DKW. Another old desert dog carne through in the 100 class, big Wes Anderson, Sr_, put it to them for the third time with a consistent ride. Nowl Get No Fade Stops From Drum Brakes-Equal to Disc Brake PerformanceI . was Fisher, or '-Fish" as his friends call him, then Wright and Jack Orndoff. Bob Riley was back in tenth spot. Three miles out Orndoff did an endd and Fish and Wright got with it and left everyone else. The course consisted of some hoop-de-doos, then an upbill sandwash, a couple of hills, then a motocross type hog back section; then some open desert and four hills coming in to the pits. Wright was able to get Fish in the motocross section, then Fish repassed him on the hills coming into the pits. They went through pits at top speed with Wright hot on Fish's tail. Neither one would stop for gas as the race was Introductory Offer LAKEWOOD METALLIC CYCLE BRAKES WON'T FADE FROM HEAT, SPEED OR WATER Here's how you get the shortest, fastest, safest stops you ever had with drum brakes. NO FADE -'EVER! lakewood Industries, the leading manufacturer of high performance automotive safety equipment, puts their know-how into no-fade brakes for bikes. And we're as near as your mail box with a fast relining service! • High energy absorbing, full metallic construction of the Lakewood brake linings causes heat to dissipate - so no fade • Lakewood metallic brakes far outlast asbestos brakes • Tested - and proven - on the world's fastest cars Jeff Wright finished a close second. • The harder you use Lakewood metallic brakes the betler they work • Our precise grinding technique makes it essential for us to know the inside drum diameter - within .001 fI • Special radial grinding for fast .f-£\~k=:~:='S::~:;:~~"::f.::::.~-. I I I I I ~" .", i • Send Check or Money Order ($15.00 Each Pair 01 Shoes) With Your Order. Relined Shoes Shipped to You Within One Week Alter We Receive Them. . DIVISION OF THE scan to FETZER COMPANY Print Name .. Address . I I I Make 01 Bike I L ---". City What Kind 01 Riding [s Bike Used For State Engine Size Zip Year Inside Drum Diameter Within .001" MOST CHkMP/ONS DEPEND ON 'THE MATCHED SET' ... SO CAN YOUI LPS #1 For Motocross and Enduro... or just street riding... this new performance-rated greaseless protector has to be used to be believed. Dries out ignitions... protects the entire ~ect rical system•.. protects the cable mechanism... kee'ps chrome sharp... even protects your vinyl. Fantastic? You said it! LPS # 3 There has never been an all-weather chain lubricant and rust inhibitor lik.e. this. Its complex formula will protect your chains whether the course 'Is wet or dry, hot or cool, smooth or rough. And it won't ·sling off. No wonder it's the West's hottest seller. ... Write for free copy of ., Mike Capalite's test report on LPS #1 in "Cvcle Guide." Write for free copy of ~ Kendick Performance Product's, eval uation of LPS #3. If LPS is not yet available through your dealer, write: LPS RESEARCH LABORATORIES, INC. 20)0 Cet',er A.e,·o". ~os Angeles. Cal,t 9002) • (213) 478-0095 .. Model .. - .. .. .I