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TEN YEARS AGO It was the third annual Hangtown Motocross hosted by the Dirt Diggers Nonh, and two·thirds of the Expert· level wins went to Husky's Bob Groeai. Grossi had an easy time winning the Open Expert class, leading Bob Bowen (Hus) , Pat DeBennetti (Mai) and Gary Jones (Yam) across the line. In the 250cc Expert class, Brad Lackey (CZ) was given the first moto win with Grossi second after both were mistakenly waved off the course. Grossi went on to win the second moto after Lackey DNF. Glen Lund, Jim O'Neal and Jim Wibon filled positions 2-4. A pair of Puchs topped the 125cc Expert ranks, with Bill Urban and John Ilice~doing the ridIng. Eddie Brown was third on a Honda, followed by Eddie Cole (Ric). ...... ..... lo-o .p.. < Our auppl'" e,. bringing in truckloada of merchancli.. for this ..... CION outa, over ruM, ate. Nothing held back. Tire•• Helmets. Jersey•• Glove•• MX Pants. Boots. Goggl... ATC Accessorie•• Fairing•• Luggage. Touring Wear. 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In the following night'S TT feature, Mark Brelsford (H· D)-topped Eddie Mulder (Tri) and Mike Haney (Tri). In Junior level action, Gary Scott (Tri) topped Mike Kidd (Yam) on both nights, while Ossa-mounted Scott Brelsford won both legs of the Novice class. Ilich Thorwalcbon showed up out in the California desert with a new Suzuki 400 Cyclone and proceeded to take the overall win at the Buzzards M.C. hare scrambles. Whitey Manmo was second on a 400 Husky. Mounted on a lOOcc Harley·DavidsonBaja, Mitch Mayes put in an astounding ride to place third overall, JUSt ahead of another hot rider on a small-bore, Jeff Wright and his 125cc Rickman. Nobody conquered the Widowmaker, but Frank DurIO scratched and clawed to the 509·foot mark to top the Exhibition class on a BSA. Michigan's Lynn POIlana got his Triumph to within four feet of that mark to place second. It was announced that Brad Lackey had been invited by the CZ factory to visit the plant in Czechoslovakia. Racing plans were not clear at the time, but it was disclosed that Lackey would leave Apr. 12, 1971 and spend "from six weeks to six months in Europe." Mu: Switzer (Hus) was the Open Expert winner at the Fender Bender rough scrambles held near Las Vegas, NV. George Antill (Yam) was best of the 250cc Experts, while Caley Folb (Suz) won the 125cc Expert class. Jack Hicb (Pen),' David Dimlukes (CZ) and Scott Elliott (CZ) were the 125, 250cc and Open Expert winners, respectively, at a motocross in Lockhart, TX. The Plonkers held an ATA trial in ,Elainore, CA, and Mark Eggar won the Masters class by a mere point over Ilich Blecboe, with Bob Nickeben third, just five points off the winning pace. Jeff KoaItie won the Expert class. 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