Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1980's

&E Voices (Continued from page 4) ,md write to me at 24 Albert St., Wallheath, Kingswi n ford, West Midlands, DY6 ONA, England. TERESA FARRELL England Pen pal I woul.d be. very pleased if you could wflte a little advertisement in your magazine, as I would like an American pen pal. . I am 18 years old and live with my parents. I am a Cradley Heath speedway fan, and I also hke aU the American riders who are over here in England. I do keep fit two nights a week, and I also do some swimming. I like discos and dancing, and all SOrts of music. I also like trying different types of pubs. JANE SMITH 67 Blaze Park WalJheath Kingswinford West Midlands England Danger On a recent trip to Baja, going to Mike's Sky Ranch, my friends and I were mugged by some locals. We 10 t our money, our gear and our pride. We have ridden there for years and had some close calls, but nothing like this. So beware when you take that next trip south of the border. MIKE ANDREWS Santa Ana, CA SC~)fing isn't easy Recently I have substituted as a scorer at several motocross events, and feel that special credit should go to these people. You have no idea of what it is like until you do it! All day in the tower, muddy number plates, numbers or sideplates fallen off, duplicate numbers, illegal entrants on track, pit boards and people blocking view of the track, cold, hot, windy, dusty, blinding sun, hungry, thirsty, and .. .forge.t about taking a "pit stop" ...all making it a difficult job. In talking with Carol Hall and the National AMA office, she said "Every parent should try it." They would then realize just what is involved, appreciate the scorers more, and also benefit by understanding the system of scoring. And ... one more comment regarding safety at MX races. As I have stated before (and others have expressed the same), safety should be of great concern to the promoter, racers and parents. Each promoter has an obligation to provide adequate and prepared flagmen. I was told that SMX Club brings their flagmen to the track and instructs them in advance. It would be interesting to hear from each promote.r on the selection and training of their flagmen (age requirement, etc.). And ... racers .. .if you feel there are not enough competent flagmen - tell the promoter. We must all work together to make motocross a safe-fun spon! KATHLEEN M. SPEAR Ontario, CA . . . . . MOlB mean the dlfferetlC8 beitJ IS en winning and losing. TORCO Racing ODs. with MPZ. are formulated to help unlock the power hidden in ~r four- _= ... stroke racing engine. 1 fOIU'.',M+P+Z = _ _ U MIll Solid and fluid films provide the right combination of lubrication and engine protection. The key is a blend of Moly, Phosphorus and Zinc known as MPZ. MPZ deposits a solid lubricating film on internal engine surfaces, becoming a relief lubricant when the oil's fluid film is washed or burned away. MPZ also wort

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