Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1970's

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Our new XS Series helmets protect as beautifully as they look because they meet the tough Snell'75 standards. 54 NORTHERN DATELINE . ~ Coeper • . ~ I:" \WI RACING MOTORCVCLES U.S.A DtSTRIBUTOR Parts Dealer Inquiry Invited 208n CU"'''' Road Walnut, CA 91789 1714)598-1985 1714)595-9100 Iy battling for the lead that Leggitt had relinquished, and in doing so were putting a good distance between them· selves and third-place Greg Goodman (South City Honda MT125R). FrancisMazur (Yam 250) and Rob Stabile (Rob's Pool Repair Yam 250) were also doing the same in the 250cc Production class (bot h classes run simultaneously) until Frank bit out, uninjured, exiting turn 11. Merkel and Winten played a cat-and-mouse game throughout the race. "He'd get me on the uphill," said Winten (AFM 11), "and I followed his draft for most of the race." The final turn of the last lap saw Winten still drafting Merkel, then accelerating past Merkel in a final dash for the finish. But Merkel re-passed Number One just before the finish line for the win. "They said I pulled out (of the draft) too early," reasoned Winten, but the two San Joaquin Valley residents put on a great show nonetheless. Greg Goodman rounded out the top three. Thad Wolff (RD550 Yam) in only his third visit to Sears Point, got the holeshot and went on to win 410cc Production easily over 'Iron Man' John Chermak (550 Yam) and Tom Chew (Smokamoto Prod. RD550). "Since I crashed at Riverside the bike hasn't handled right. I slid many times in tum 11. and turn seven was slippery. too," said Thad, who is actively searching fOT sponsors to support his 410cc Production effort. His win today puts him in the driver's seat to win the ND 410cc top prize. Open Superstreet was won by Kerry Bryant (Goodyear Kaw Z-l). The Camino, CA resident got by Chuck Parme (Kaw Z-I) on the fint lap and never looked back. despite a painful bruised knee that resulted from bumping a persuader in an earlier practice session. Newton Hildebrand ( or Cal 998cc Suzuki) got by Parme, and Chuck settled for third. An amazing finish occurred in the 0-600cc Superstreet class: two highlymodified single-cylinder motorcycles placed one-two. Piloted by Nick Theroux (Lillie/Redline/M.C. Eng.) and Jack Baker (Heighho/Baker Racing) respectively, the two 500cc Yamaha-powered machines dicing back and forth during this fast-paced race were reincarnations of a bygone era, when the single was king, "I was biding my time until the last lap. The only place I could get him (Baker) was in the Carousel, but I was too intent on winning!" renecled Nick on his narrow victory. Jack was equally excited. and credits engine work by Parra O'Siachain ("1 had motor on Theroux") and a DKG frame ("it handles so great I'd want to kiss the guy who built it") with his fine second place. Buena Park's John Matherson (Independent Repair Honda 500) berserkaed his way into third place. Sean notes: The next AFM points race at Sean Point, June 24, will see all club profits donated toward the fight against multiple sclerosis, with race results counting toward prizes offered by Bates Leathen. The expected challenge offered by Danny Cae in the 125cc GP race never materialized. Cae, whose exotic CanAm/Tony Mu.rphy-sponsored C-A features a Rotax cylinder head, rotary valve intake, and rear-exiting exhaust, fractured its head pipe during the race, "All the pans come from Austria, so we have to do a lot of waiting," explained Cae. The fast pace in all classes today took its toll in all classes, with bummer of the day going to Jill Keenan's tum one getoff. Jill suffered a deep gash in her leg and a broken shoulder. As usual, the ambulance crews and the National Motorcycle Patrol were up to the tasks. Despite repeated efforts by AFM officials, spectators persisted in viewing the race from hazardous places; notably the off-limits areas between turn 11 and start/finish. An untimely seizure or collision could have easily sent a bike over the short' wall and into the crowd. For the sake of safety and AFM insurance rates, please keep your distance while ,you enjoy the races. Results SIDECARS: 1. Coleman/Bevans IVam): 2. Slvaderl Haoold IKaw): 3. CampbelUHays ISuzl. ~ SUPERSTREET: ,. Nick The

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