Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1970's

exception they looked like last r ea r' s bi kes , but were said to contain numerous detail changes. The works Yamahas , which didn't have the most successful da y, featured a remote . reservoi r monoshock , massive-looking aluminum swingarm ; revised frame, etc . La Porte said his Suzuki was closer to stock this yea r. LaPorte and Smith obviously had a good time. But Hannah. who lately cringes at the thought of Kryptonite in his Cheerios, said. " I should hav e gone water-skiing. I only would have missed three points. " • Winnin9 Combination .new Wide Rim &Tire Up until now, only a few of the top factory riders have had the new wide WM 4.5x18 Sun rim. Now it's available to you through Torsten Hallman Racing. And, there is a new w ide 5.5Ox18 low profile Ten Master tire from Trelleborg de- ' signed especially for the new Sun rim. Take it from the professionals, these two items are a winning combination. Here's why: First, there's a lot less maintenance because the rims stay true longer. And, the rider may run with appreciably less air pressure - insuring better traction - easier landings after jumps w ith less pressure on shocks - increased stability in turns and fast sweepers. Remember, the new wide rim andtire are available from your Torsten Hallman Racing dealers throughaut the country. . , Unofficial Results 125: 1. Danny laPorte 1·1 (Suz). 2. Pat Riehter 2-3 (Suz). 3. Gary Ogden 4-6 (Suz). 4. Steve Wi se 5-5IHon). 5. Warren Reid 3-12 IHon). 6. Arlo Englund 6-9 IHusl. 250: 1. Marty Smith 2·2 IHon). 2. Jim Pomeroy 1-4 (Han). 3. Tony DiStefano 5-10 (Suzl. 4. Marty Tripes 4-6 IH-O).5. Kent Howerton 3-7lHusl. 6. Gaylon Mosier 6-3 (Mail . Capacity turnout for Saturday Sportsman race at Hangtown By Steve Castillo PLYMOUTH. CA , APR. 9 The Dirt Diggers North M .e . once again spo nsored the ninth running of the H angtown Moto· cross classic and once again was an undisputed success. All classes of sportsma n races were filled to capacity, usually ab out 45 riders. The 250 Expert class was one of the ones that had the big crowd of spectators to their feet throughout both of the motos. It featured Tad Gombmann on a new Maico . Gombrnann worked up from poor starts in bo th motos to finish second overall, and claim the giant four-foot trophy. a nd numerous contingency awards supplied by local distributors . Conting en cy awards were also paid several places down the list of finishers so most people left winners no matter what their finish . Gombmarm's win didn't come easy. however, as he had to battle with Jim Lesniewski. on board a potent Ossa . Lesniewski finished out the day in second place. Rounding out the top three with two strong rides was John Minor (Suz). Danny Lawson (Hus) , David Gomez (Suz) , a nd Darrell Bu r t on a KTM were the three riders providing all the action in the 250 Junior race. They were so close that at times it was difficult to tell who was leading and who was running second and third . When it came down to it. Lawson got the nod for the overall win, with Gomez taking a well-earned second place. Darrell Bu n had a little problem with some other riders in the ' second moto but still fini shed third overall. Bob Myers , also riding one of the new Maicos pulled to the point in the first mota of the 500 Expert class followed by Rod Kewtnel on a Yamaha. These two riders went at it pretty steadily for several laps but towards the end of the moto Myers rim into some trouble when lapping a slower rider. "H e crashed right in front of me" Myers said later. And indeed. there was a lot of crashing going around on the long. sandy track . Myers finished second with Dick Buttner on a Husky taking third . In mota two , Myers once again pulled the holeshot but tTiis time it was too late. Kewtnel was right up there be hind him in second place and because the races had to be sho rt ened , the first moto acted as a tie -breaker. Kewtnel ~t the overall win with Myers takmg second and Buttner picking up third. Results in Results Section. o ~ CN .... ....... l-o 0.. < At Torsten Hallman Racing we have a full line of racing products including: Moto-X Fox Shox • Oury G rips • Simons Forks • Sun Rims • .Trelleborg Tires • Tibblin Wet Energy • Girling Shocks "" Baruffaldi Goggles • Preston Petty Products • M ulholland Shocks • Jofa Gear • DuckbillS Fenders, plus the complete line of Hallman Products like: Hallman Leathers, Brad Lackey Boots, Roger DeCoster Gloves, Hallman Jerseys, Flip-Up Visors, Gogg les, Face Masks, Nylon MX Pants and more. ..M * .:I"lrt.n1U'U'in/LnJ,An. -tAc-ingtnr. • ::~. WEST/1 300 Hill Street. EI Cajon. Cali fo rn ia 92020 (7 14) 442-0431 . : . EA ST /440 Belden A ven ue. 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