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.• • • • .E Pfutzenreuter dies of injuries BARSTOW, CAL., NOV. 23 Larry Pfutzenreuter, 29, suffered fatal injuries in a crash during the Barstow to Vegas race today and was pronounced dead on arrival at Barstow Community Hospital. The popular desert rider crashed between the first and second checks. c<") r-- O'l ~ ~ s-. ~ ..0 E ~ / ,- U ~ Cl Perhaps your best motocross bargain today! CZ has been a legend in Motocross racing since it all began; with its superior design, engineering, handling and highest quality of material and workmanship. Isn't it refreshing to kAow that you c.an still get so much "value" for your money from CZ? Drop in at your nearest CZ dealer today and get one of life's nice surprises. SELECT DEALERSHIPS AVAILABLEI CONTACT TODAY! WEST COAST CANADA CZ & Jawa Motors, Canada ltd. 7600 Trans-Canada Hwy. Montreal 377, Canada (514) 336-3131 American Jawa, ltd. 185 Express SI. Plainview, L.I., N.Y. 11803 (516) 938-3210 CRC MX By The Shadow VALENCIA, CAL., NOV. 9 With 100 percent cash payback to Experts up for grabs, the regular Friday night California Racing Club program at Indian Dunes Park again attracted those classes where 20 percent trophies were being awarded. As usual, the program got underway promptly under the lights on the famed International Course, with almost all of the action furnished by large turnouts in four Novice classes. Novice trophy winners included Gary Cole (Mai) , first Open Novice; Rich Russell (CZ), first 250 Novice, Jon Mandey (CZ), second 250 Novice; Don Faulkner (Hon), fll'st 125 Novice, Jim Roy (Hon), second 125 Novice, Steve Hickok (Yam), third 125 Novice; and Mike Gay (Hod), first 100 Novice. One other class worth mentioning was the Minibike competition, which was extremely hot and heavy. David Tipp (!Ion), was the eventual winner, with second place going to Eric Coffin (Hon). • EAST COAST American Jawa, ltd. 3745 Overland Ave. Los Angeles, Ca. 90034 (213) 838-7349 Larry was found unconscious by Doug Winchell, who was soon assisted by Art Knapp in administering mouth-to-mouth resusciation. They managed to restore breathing for a brief period, but Larry did not regain consciousness.. In 1971, his first year of desert competition for Bultaco, Larry gained the Number 1 plate in just one year. He won the Check Chase in 1971 and 1972, becoming the only rider to win the prestigious event in two consecutive years. He was widely liked and respected by his fellow riders, and his enthusiasm for !!1otorcycling affected all those with whom he associated. Larry is survived by his wife, Carol, and two young sons. He will be buried in hi. home state of South Dakota. • First race, first place By Charles Denova BORREGO, CAL., NOV. IS BURAK TUNING SCHOOL L.arn how to tune bikes from the BURAK TUNING SCHOOL for a profitable career or hobby. ~K BYE-PRODUCTS 15170 RayrI1er st. VCW'I ca. ~176B ~ (213) 247·:.'850 BURAK BYE-PRODUCTS Attaches 10 15170 RaymerSt. van ~1768 ca. '" •. . 1733 Hiawatha Dr. Gle~1208 ~A fronl or Rear frames of Any • CAR • TRUCK • TRAILER FOR THE BEST IN MOTORCYCLE ACCESSORIES 1201A EAST BALL ROAD. ANAHEIM. CALIF 714·776-1250 10 ST;(RO~D• • C~~C~ Amal Carbs & Parts All parts for the 600,900, 1000 series concentric carbs. Complete conversions for alcohol & nitro fuels. What ever you have to sell - Cycle News want ads can sell it Motorcycle Corporetion 172 Freedom Avenue Anaheim, C.Ufornl. 92801 Dear Mom: If you loue me, you'il subscribe. Mark Carver, 15 years old, ran his fIrst race this weekend in the Borrego Rough lOO,placer:! second overall and fIrSt in his class. Young Carver was riding a stock Yamaha 250cc Enduro (DT-l). He finished just a few minutes behind a 400cc Husqvarna for his second place overall. Mark developed engine trouble on the second lap and stopped for a sparkplug change. On one open stretch he spotted a stalled rider and stopped to check his situation and pick up his note. (Safety rules in the Rough 100 require that the first person on the scene of a stopped rider must investigate. All riders are required to carry note paper and pencils to indicated their type of problem situation. The note is dropped at the next check poin t for action by course officials.) Mark h as been riding wi th his parents since he was nine years old, but the Rough 100 was his first competition. When Mark's mother was asked her· feeling of her son's accomplishment, she responded, "We are very excited and proud of his performance. I knew he was a good rider, but this is fantastic.'. . .