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TEN YEARS AGO The United States hosted its first-ever International Six Days Trial in the New England woods. When all was said and done. Czechoslovakia had won the World Trophy as had been expected. The big surprise was in the Silver Vase competition, where the Husky-mounted U.S. team of Ron Bobn. Dick Burleson. Ed Schmidt and Malcolm Smith scored America's first win in ISDT competition. The annual America versus the rest of the world challenge. known coloquially as the Trans-AMA MX Series. opened in Springville, New York. Suzuki's Roger DeCoster, the 500cc MX World Champ, was on hand but lost out on the overall win 10 European ex-patriate Pierre Karsmakers (Yam) when Karsmakers won the final moto. Husky-mounted Mike Hanwig was lOp native Yank at third overall, followed by Dutch dentist Gemt Wolsink on a Maico. Bultaco rider Tom Rapp won the 250cc Suppon class. San Francisco's Golden Gate Fields hosted its first-ever mile race which was won by Jim Rice on a HarleyDavidson. Second went 10 Randy Scott on another Harley, followed by Triumph pilot John Hateley. The Junior main event saw John Gennai taking the checkers first on a Triumph, followed by the Yamaha of Rick Hocking. Mike Gillman rode a pair of Yamahas 10 wins in the 250 and 500cc Intermediate classes at a CMC night motocross at Irwindale. Gillman defeated Skip Keeley (Mai) in the former class; David Vail (Hus) in the laller. Montesa pilot Marland Whaley sewed up the number one plate in American Trials Association competition with a win at Saddleback Park. Ossamounted Mark Eggar finished second behind Whaley in the Masters class, followed by George Smith (Bul) and Bernie Schreiber (Bul). The Sunland Shamrocks held their 18th annual D-37 desen race, and Husqvarnas finished 1-2 in the hands of Mitch Mayes and A.C. Bakken. T.hird overall went 10 the 250 Bultaco of Larry Pfutzenreuter, and Larry Roseler finished first Trailbike on a Harley-Davidson Baja. Nonon Villiers Triumph announced plans 10 close its Meriden plant in early 1974 as an economy move. Spokesman said the move would not effect the company's Birmingham and Wolverhampton plants. Mark Mason and Scot Harden teamed upona Husky towin theS.N.O.R.E. 250 off-road race in Nevada. Rick Owens and Danny Davis finished second on another Husky, followed by the Yamaha of Tom Smith and Terry Davis. It was announced that Steve and Mike Bast had come to terms with Australian and New Zealand speedway promoters, and that the two would be spending three months racing.Down_1Jnder. ,.. _••••••• ~~~THECHECKERS ~OOOOOoOOC'IOOOOOO(a2N D ANNUAt~~~ ~ooooeCHECK CHASE~ RIVER RUN '" U") WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP HARE AND HOUND M ~ ..0 o ... u o AMA-DISTRICT 37 SANCTIONED 2301 CHECKER MILES SAT. OCT. 8, 1983 LUCERNE VALLEY TO PARKER. ARIZ. - TROPHY PRESENTATION SUNDAY -1:00 P.M. SUPER TROPHIESI WILL TROPHY 30-40% OF FINISHERSI GAS PITS AVAILABLE ALL 4 $50.00 AS. OIL. FOOD & DRINK RESCUE 3 - AMA MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED - 8 A.M. START -MASS START -4GAS PITS SEND TWO LEGAL SIZE SAS.E. WITH DISTRICT AND AMA CARDS OR PHOTOCOPIESI AND AMA ENTRY FORM TO: CHUCK STEARNS CHECK CHASE 18941 CEDAR VALLEY WAY NEWHALL, CA 91321 Early postmarks have priority No post entries $35 Entry includes all fees Make checks payable to CHECKERS M.C. INFO: (805) 252-3858 (805) 251-1352 ENTRIES CLOSE SEPT. 291 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------NAME _ ADDRESS CITY TELEPHONE NUMBER _ STATE ZIP CODE _ NAME OF MOTORCYLE CLUB ENGINE SIZE _ CC MAKE OF MOTORCYCLE o o _ _ o WOMEN o VET 0 EXPERT DIST. 37 RIDING NUMBER AMA # o SENIOR _ _ AMATEUR o BEGINNER NOVICE _ THE UNDERSIGNED ENTRANT BY AFFIXING'HIS INITIALS BELOW ACKNOWLEDGES THAT HE ASSUMES THE RISK OF ANY LOSS FROM INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO HIMSELF OR TO OTHERS. DUE TO HIS PARTICIPATION IN THIS EVENT AND HE HEREWITH SPECIFICAllY HOLDS HARMLESS FROM ANY SAID LOSS THE AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION. SPORTS COMMITIEE. DISTRICT 37 AMA. INC., THE SPONSORING CLUB OR ORGANtZATION, AND THE OWNERS OFTHE REAL PROPERTY ON WHtCH SAID EVENT SHAll TAKE PLACE. If entrant is under 21 and does not have current District 37 Card indicating notarized consent is on file, Parent or Guardian must sign hera acknowledging his or her consent to the terms of entry. and have signature notarized. (ENTRANTS ANDIOR PARENT'S SIGNATURE) _ The Best-aIl-around Athletes in the Country use PBI Sprockets In tests by the National Athletic Health Institute, motocross riders ranked first for flexibility, strength. endurance and body composition compared to athletes in basketball. track. field and nine other sports. Motocross racing requires more concentration. physical stamina and mental discipline of its contenders than the other sports. A race is thirty minutes or more of intense torture. 'There's no timeouts for mental lapses, shortcuts, or faUlty equipment. Rider and equipment are taxed to the limit. 50 Motocross riders select equipment carefUlly, and PBI is a first choice in sprockets.' These sprockets can take the torturous treatment of motocross racing and offer a selection of ratios to match the bike and the event. . . MADETOUGHI ASK FOR THEM BY NAME PBI Sprockets! CIac:Umu, Oregon 97015 .~ - 11