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Going down t hrough t he rocks at URA. they turned left, they also picked up ribbon before long but since this belonged to the end of the loop, they would soon be back at camp. When starting over. they would be approximately 30 minutes late. In spite of all the first loop obstacles, those in the original 22.6· mile layout by 14 -year·old Mark Vincellette - and those contributed by Mother Nature, Nancy R asm ussen finished first overall with a 0.32 score. Nancy who is over 35 and a 200 B rider also had the satisfaction of having her son Russell . under-16 200 B, finish second overall with a score of 0 .33 . (0 .30 is perfecr.) Rose Manuel, a 250 C rider was third with a 0 .34. The speeds which ranged from 18 to 24 mph were fa irly normal for a first loop . The big difference was that the course ran across country rather than over fire roads and easy trails. The 26.7 -m ile second loop was challenging enough without Mother Nature's he lp . The speeds. ranging from 20 to 26 mph. sounded average enough. b ut when the terrain included two super rocky uphills, these speeds took on new interest. After futile tries , many riders risked disqualification when they gave up and bypassed the second 'grea t hill' which started up over shaky rocks that turned to mush about halfway up. . Although most A and B riders thought it was a good challenging loop. most C riders thought more of it as an education. Mario D'Amico, 200 Cover 35 , and Dave Pisarik, Open C over 35 , both felt it would have been better if there had been a 'C ' route to bypass the one hill. Riders felt a small touch of revenge when they learned Mark Vincellette burned up his clutch while sweeping the course. Rumor has it that Mark was last seen heading for the Mexican border with a posse of irate riders carrying tar and feathers hot on his tail. Jack Harrington, an Open A rider, tamed the weather and Vincellette's reputation when he completed the whole thing with a 0.48. Da vid Rogers , O pen B, was second with a 1.29 wh ile R an dy Liebig, 250 A, was third with a 1.21 and Du ane Mehan was fou rth with a 2.33. J oh n Sch u ltz, the high poi nt rider fo r the new Sm u ggl er trailer, was zeroing the co urse u ntil he crashed on the second loop. R umor has it that Schul tz had already earned enough poin ts from previous enduros to still be the number one SRA enduro rider for 1977, earning one brand new Smuggl er trailer. Over $25,000.00 in Purse and Contingencies Four Weeks of Fun & Sun in Florida Nation~1 Recognition for Pro's & Amateurs -1978 Schedule- -Classes- FEBRUARY .. 4 & 5 .. ORLANDO SATURDAY AMATUER FEBRUARY .. 11 & 12 . . GAINESVI LLE FEBRUARY ..18 & 19 .. JACKSONVILLE o. 85ce M in i · 100cc FEBRUARY . .25 & 26 .. ST. PETERSBURG SUNDAY PROFESSIONAL 125 • 250 . OPEN Amateur Information & Pr.Entry 125ce • 250cc . OPEN Pro Information WinterAMA 6430 16th 51. N. 51. Petersburg, FL 33702 & Pr.Entry: 9041744-6616 . 78 .Increase sales this week! Call or write today for information on "Advertising That Works." ALBAHONDA RACING . TEAM HONDA - RCICR soonre'eased ~ ~ Bi Ii • TEAM MAICO - MAICO MAGNUM all new - tota' performance • EQUIPO BUL TACO Harry Everts 328 EI Camino Real, EnclnIta. GP Rocket 5 mill. from Carl."., Rcwy. Don't hate yourself in the morning - sleep till noon Call 213-636-8844 213-427-7433 FINISHER PINS WeMakeEmAak Lenny for Sam plea Cal·Mart Platlnl 107 s. Hill 51. Suite 131 Loo_CA IOO .. Z1~ .~ M;W~ Stand 0 ACCESSO~IES e4x4 eMe eMinl Truck e Van • W eIdInc ..... . . .tIOn Newport RV 13544 Newport Ave . Tustin. Ca . 1 7141731-3766. 731-3787 17