Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1970's

• " E III and the crowd was up for it. So was Rick Otto, who had previously won the Perpetual trophy and had his name on this one twice , but along with rwo dozen others, it was just about wide open leadi ng down to an IS ·man main and biggest drag race you might ever see at a flat track. John Tavis had the jump going on his JT Triumph, but pulled the wheel up and got lost in the pack as Rod Spencer and the Martin Cyc1!= Machine/Nlf-sparked Yamaha took the point and never relinquished it despite good riding from Graham and second place finishing Matt Rohr on the Harry Lillie-tuned Matts Generator Yamaha. Graham spun his way to third on his RG racing, Matts Muffler/NO Yamaha. Tavis recovered to take fourth over O regon's Pete Simonsen and Eric Weisler managed to keep his eyes open for the sixth trophy, despite a big night of partying . Sidehacks were not abundant , but did a good showcase of racing with Keith Butterfield winning with chair person Ch uck Myers am using the fans by flashing peace signs and waving in ominous places like waving over the jump, turning backwards down the straight and dual peacers flashing. Loreto Masella with passenger Bill Bryan were awarded second with yet another Butterfield in from Fresno for third. Scram bles 80 EX: I . Doug ChondIer lVom); 2. Kurt ChondIer lVam) 3. AI Si_lVoml. : 100 EX: 1. Doug Chandler lVoml: 2. Vance Sherfoeld lVarnI: 3. Jerry LanninglVoml. 125 NOV 1. Denny Moore lVam); 2. Gary Voncelel : lVoml 3. Mike Arthur lVam). : 125JRJEX: 1. Bob Silva lVam) 2. Joel Gr_lVoml. : 2llO NOV IJR: I . Bill W I _ (Bun: 2. Mart< Butlef ~ run the Jorgy's Can-Am every way around. Craig Scroggins, on the Zakarian Bultaco, held the third spot over Jim Jorgensen on another CanAm after having to come from the semi to make it. . Spence made it a big two timer with a win over Jim Patterson in the 500cc Expert and a lead that will doubtlessly never be met. Dwayne McCaslin won the 360cc Expert with some good passing with John Pittman. along to take second over John TaY1S, Mark Key had a pair of trophies for the night, winning the 125cc Junior in close action over Chuck Aksland, who held a close race over Tony Holdsclaw who gave up the win:and then second. Dave West got the second stan in the 350cc Junior and beat out a chasing Key for that win with Fred Crabaugh in for third while the com bined 175-200-250cc Novice affair went to Joey Knight over Mike Swa rtz, Minibikers in the limelight were Aaron Hill in a win of the SOcc Expert after a ferocious battle with Chris Carr, while Shawn Black won the 100cc Expert over Jerry Lanning and Hector Alcala took home two hunks of brass in winning the other 100cc race and taking second to Craig Burt in the SOccJunior. 80 JR" I . era;g Burt lVarnI: 2. Hector AJcaIa lVaml. 80 EX:I. Aaron Hill(Suzl; 2. Chris Carr lVaml; 3. Bijly BrazillSuzl. 100 NOV.J~ 1. Hector AJcaIa lVoml: 2. Greg Gray lVam) 3. Larry Staggs lVarnI. ; 100 EX.: 1. Shawn Black lVam) 2. Jerry ~nning : lVoml . 250 NOV: 1. Joe I(n;ght IC-A); 2. Greg Br_ lVlimI: 3. Jerry Smith lVaml. 250 JR: 1. Matt Pemberton lVaml; 2. Fred Crabaugh lVaml; 3. Kirt< Br_lVaml. 250 EX: 1. Dan Castelhano lVlm); 2. Ken Netto lVoml:3. Denny Spence lVlm). 360 NOV 1. Ray Byrne IHonI; 2. ChucI< Gorrill (BuD. : 360 JR: I . Tommy San Paolo lVlm); 2. Frank Garcil lVam); 3. Doug O'Brien IHonl. 360 EX: 1. Tony Adragna lVaml; 2. Jim Mahoney (Hon): 3. Mill C.owIey lVaml. 500 NOV 1. Plu l "-"on IH-OI; 2. Gerald Spencer : lVaml: 3. Rob Englilh ITri). 500 JR: 1. Matt Pamberton lVam) 2. Rocky : Pember1Dn lVaml; 3. John ~nd (Yam). 500 EX: 1. John Tavi. lVaml; 2. Dan Castalhano lVam) 3. Curt Brooks lVaml. : 650 NOV: 1. Chuck PIllerson ITrll 2. Greg Randy ; ITn); 3. Gary Rucker lVlml. 650 JR: 1. Jimmy Carlisle(Yam); 2. Russ Soaa ITn . ) 650 EX: 1. Rod Spencer lVarnI; 2. Mill RoIlr lVaml; 3. RickyGraham lVaml. SIDEHACKS 1. Keith Bunarfoeld (BMW); 2. chuck Myers lBMW) 3. Loreto Metalfa lKaw~ 4. Bill Bryan ; lKawI. "Sf Denny doubles C{t,Lodi by)N. H. Spencer t.onr, CA , AUG. 11 Dennis Spence continued to dominate the Black Plate points and now leads the top rated Experts in District 36 by more than 100 points, with still some four months left in the season. He extended his lead with rwo wins in Friday night'S short track races, downing Alex Jorgensen in the 250cc ' Expert in the process, a J worthy adversary at least. The three heat races for 250cc Experts provided for great racing and pitted heat race winners Amaiz, Spence and Jorgy against second placers that included Jimbo Filice, whO"didn't make it to the main after a horrifying crash at the end of the 360cc Expert that left him with a concussion and yet another week of baa luck for the third place point runner. In the 10·lap main, Spence grabbed the early lead over Jorgy and never relinq uished , despite Alex trying to Congratulations to Sportcycle, Ltd. 2515 Surto St. Reno, NV 89512 702-329-9264 Pomona Va lley Kawa. 1170 W. Holt Ave. Ontario, CA 91762 714-623-1204 00 J:"'o. en P"""4 ~ 0 ... c:r:l c:I.I So ;j < • New Authorized Husqvarna Dealers Husqvarna Motorcycle Co., Inc, 4925 Mercury St. HusqvaFna . -towin! Results 60 NOV: frank Morris; (Honl. 80 NOV I . frank Freitas lVom); 2. : CSuzl. am. ~ Edwards • • . 100 NOV Mika Richardson lVaml. .: 125 NOV" I . Dave Pettit lSuzl; 2. Dennis GonsaIvM lVarnI. 125 JR" 1. Mark KeylVam); 2. Chuck AksIand lVaml. 17&-200-250 NOV.: I . Joe Knight (C·AI; 2. Mika Swartz lVam). 250 JR .: 1. Dave Wast le-AJ; 2. Mark Key IBull 3. ; Freddie C.abaugh lVaml. 250 EX. 1. Denni. Spence IBull 2. AJax JOfgensan : ; (e-AJ: 3. CraigScroggins IBull . 360 JR.: 1. FredWinters (Han): 2. Rich Kroska (Yaml. 360 EX" 1. Dwayne McCasJin IBun; 2. Johnny • Pittman IBull 3. John Tavis (Yaml. : 36G-5OO NOV I . Joe Cuns IBull;2. Joey NaillVaml. .: 500 J R.: I . Stuart McDaniel lVaml; 2. Denni. Anderson lVaml. 500 EX.: 1. Dennis S pen ce (Yam); 2. J im Patterson lVaml. PAlTTIlE SALES REPS NEEDED · [n4) 440-4612 -- Michlitsch doubles, MI' MIC 00. . Joyce takes 125s at Washougal MX By Ja n Newman Hiiesalu Mfg. Co. WASHOUGAL , WA , AUG . 6 Though the weather was plenty warm , the Washougal track was much better watered than it has been the last couple of races. Some of the riders, led by Montey Mitchell, decided to pitch in to help water on Saturday to make their racing more pleasant. It worked . Bill Joyce (Suz) made a rare appearance Sunday and gave Jim Anderson (Suz) fits all day in the 125cc Pro bash. Moto one found Kevin Lane (Suz) and Joyce out front. Jim took the lead in the second lap as Bill moved by Cropper. It became a three way ba ttle led by Anderson for several laps before he fluffed his way back to third. La ne led the group for a lap, but yielded first to Jo yce, then Anderson. The last four laps found Anderson pulling out all the stops, finally slipping by Joyce in the final lap. Joyce led the entire second moto while Anderson nipped at his heels until the late laps when Anderson slowed the pace. Tim Michlitseh (Yam) spent most of the day in (roit~?f th.e 250cc rr~.J~~ . , 120 W. CypreuAve. Burbank, CA 91502 213-845-7161 Van Leeuw en Ent. Inc. 4-stroke Maicos Put your pet 4-stroke in a chassis that handles right New Red AW Chassis .. . • . . $995.00 DMG 11135 Vanowen S t. North Hollywood. CA 91&05 213-9lISaIOO 1505 S. Pacific Ave. San Pedro, CA90731 213-832.Ql44 SEND 25¢ FOR INFORM ATION P.O. Box5023 "N", Santa Barbara, Calif. 93108 GO FAST BULLETIN Cylinder & Heed Porti ng/Boring . Porting by usage or your own spec. AAA eyel e Center ., 1300 E. Edinger Sa nta Ana , CA 92705 (714) B35·7821 Gasoline Alley - Dept. R (406) 265-8802 ~ «-n't have to be lTom the coaat to go __ 33

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