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TEN YEARS AGO Rich Thorwaldson and his TM400 Suzuki teamed up to win the Prospectors M.C. 0-37 hare scrambles held at Red Rock Canyon. Thorwaldson took the lead near the end of the first loop and held off the charges of Gene Cannady (Yam) to take the overall win. In third, fresh off the TransAMA motocross circuit, was none other than AJS rider Doug Grant. Marty 'I:ripes had an easy win in the 250cc Expert class at CMC Carlsbad, taking three straight moto wins on a CZ. Second in each outing was Gaylon MOIier. It was announced that a six-rider speedway team would soon be leaving for Australia in the first U.S. overseas speedway appearance since the '30s. The team was comprised of DeWayne Keeter, Sonny Nutter, Mike Konle, SteVe But, Mike Bast and Bill Cody. DID YOU EVER WONDER WHY PEOPLE IN THE EAST SAY: IIWe Don't Care How The HELL They Do It In CALIFORNIA!" HERE'S THE ANSWER! King of the Ponderosa was the title often given to desert racer Monte Lee, who won more than his fair sh.. re of those Lancaster, CA, whoop-de-fests. There were two days of racing at the Ponderosa and Lee won the I25cc class both days. Doug Winchell was the Open class winner on Saturday; th following day tPat class went to Tom ClOOt. m. e g . ) XL. Indicate the number of shirts you need In the parentheses by the proper size @$6.96each.California residen1sacld 6% sales tax Name.......... City. . . . . . . . State . Zip. Cycle News ProducllI. P.O. Box 498. Long Beach, CA 90801 ~ The ATA held its annual Trial de Espana at Escape Country, and Lane Leavitt won the Masters class by seven points over Rich Bledsoe with Bob Nickeben finishing third. George Smith was the Expert winner, and Marland Whaley bested the Amateur class. Now aveiJllbie at your Cycle News Dealer Dealer. Inqulrlea Invltecl Just Uile flying!' It was announced that effective Jan. I, 1972, Husqvarna of Sweden would be ta~ing over U.S. distribution of its motorcycles. To that end, they divided it into Husqvarna Motor Corporation East and West. Named to head the eastern branch was enduro/ISOT rider Jack Lehto. MFG. co. ELECTRIC STARTER KIT For TheHONDA ODYSSEY GOKI Mfg. Co. is now producing an Electric Starter Kit for the Honda Odyssey. The GOKI Electric Starter Kit features the following: • Kit ~ complete with aU n~ mounting adapters. hardware. electrical connections. battery boxlbenery not included). and detailed installation instructions. . • Can be easily installed by purchaser at home. • Fits at1 Honda Odysseys • Works in conjunction with stock recoil starter. • Built in charging circuit for the battery. a With dock strike crippling its efforts to get parts, Yamaha International struck back and had $300,000 in parts airlifted to the United States. GOKl's Electric Starter Kit (part No. 05-1001 sells for .179.95. and can be ordered direct. or see your local dealer. GOKI Mfg. Co.• 9525 Cozycroft Avenue, Unit F. Bobby Sanden, who had earned the number one Ultra-Lightweight plate in 0-37 TT competition, received $5,000 from Kawasaki. Chatsworth. California 91311 U.SA (213)9!18-G162 It was reported that Norton Villiers was busy in England trying to ink contracts with Phil Read and John Cooper. ----------IIJIf~ John DeSoto paid a visit to the weekly night motocross at Lions Drag Strip and came home with the 500cc Expert win. In 250cc Expert action, Bob Messer overcame the inspired efforts of first time Pro Joe Johnston for the win. The I25cc Expert class went to Bill Payne. • !~L~?dtnX~M~J;!~n.ng~ South YAMAHA STREET MODELS YAMAHA OFF ROAD MODELS OUTRAGEOUS Deal. on theae 1981 Yamaha Cloa. out Special. Yamaha Close-Out - Models 185 ibru 1100 If" Remember When? .,AMA"fA 2402ll Narbonna - AYtI LomlU. CA 90717 . (213) 534-2311 C:l' .. ATTENTION ·CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS I Our Huge Self·Serv Yamaha Accesaory Department Can T&!'e ~re Of All Your Chriatmaa Cvclong Gift Needs. ---- 19 •