Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1970's

SHOWING AMC Opens By Rich Hoffman IRVINE, CAL., Mar. 5, 1972 - It was Mike Runyard's day at the CMC motocross at Saddleback Park. Runyard looked professional today on his super-quick Montesa, winning both 20 minute motos in the 250 ExpertDivision By Rich Hoffman ORANGE, CAL., Mar. 4, 1972 - The American Motocross Club Inc. held their first race today at Saddleback Park. The race was held o n a brand new rna tocross track and everyone agreed that both the A.M.C. and Saddleback's new motocross track were a giant 2. In 'each moto it was Morris Malone (AJS) leading .the pack into the first corner, but in both races Morris couldn't keep it all together and Runyard took the lead. Once in front Mike pulled steadily away leaving Jon Derhammer (CZ), Gaylon Mosier (Mai) and Malone fighting it out for second. In the second mota, while Runyard was pulling away, Derhammer and Malone traded their second place positions three times with Derhammer coming out on top and second overall for the day. The 500 Expert division was won by Gary Harris (Hus) although it was no easy task as Dave Smith (Mai) stormed to an early lead and lo o ked like a sure w inner. Harris steadily worked his way towards the leader and got by in the ' lat e lap s for his second win of the day and first overall. . Marty Tripes' little brother Mike won his division today with a first and two seconds. Mike not only lo o ked and rode well, but played it smart, settling for a second in the last moto, for first overall for the day. Several spectators commented that Mike rides just like brother Many did two years ago . It would be hard to mention each winner in todav's races, but three riders not only won their division but did it in a clean sweep . Those riders were R. Ruckman (Pen) , 125Jr.Div.I,J .Maeda Bu l) , 125 Jr. Div. III and G . Griffing Mai) in th e 500 Ju niors. (Results on page 32 ) • The AM.C. is somewhat different than most of the other organizations that race in southern California. It was started by a group of "Fun Riders" who didn't care to race with 400 Experts, All A.M.C. races will be held on Saturdays. "It is a non-profit organization with all money being returned to members in trophy prizes or club expenses". As an example there was a free school today with the "F1yin' Hawaiian" John DeSoto doing the teaching. By the way, John gets an "A" for his efforts, There were also door prizes for the riders donated by John DeSoto and K&N Engineering. With about 100 entries the racing was over early with trophies given out after the racing. There was a total of 50 trophies handed out in 12 divisions. Winners even found t hat there was a trophy girl to give out the gold. (R esu lt s on page 32) NGK PLU GS DAYTONA PURSE, MALMBORG IN PLA NO SCARSDALE, N.Y., Feb . 21 ,1972 - F. Jack Mankey, Director of Meetings for the National Wholesale Druggists' Association for the past 16 years, today announced his resignation from the Association eff ect ive March 15, 19 72;following the close of the 1972 Pharmaceutical Conference and Trade . Show. WILLIAM J. McCOM B JR •• pnueoetonta, Pa.: J . WM. SERFOZO, Ph illipsburg, N.J . : GARY McCOURT, Fairfax, CA; ROBERT A . SCHNEIDER II. Lawrence, Kans.: MR. 8.J . LaRUE No. Highlands, Cali f.: JOEY GREENE. Hickory. N .C . : DAVE DELLINGER. McMinnville, Ore. ; JIM RIORDAN, San Jose, caur., BILLY GREEN. Antioch, caur., JACK G. VERVEER. APO New York, N .Y.; OA V E MUNGEN.AST . St. Som e of those jumps hurt! Louis Mo.; JOHN M. LENCI. V irginia, Minn.; JOHN MONAHAN JR •• Halladndale. Fl a .: New desert demonstrat io n rides: Suzuki 400 MX ; BSA 500 MX ; AJS Stormers; Montesa Ca pp ras SUZUKI CITY 728 So Lajsrea. (90301 ) (213) 6 74 ·1431 nr nr • Calif. ' 1ngiewood, ' M Pafrick's ike .... lL ._ PAR lllA CAPRIDlD MV AGUSTA 25D BIANCHI CAPR, SCOOTERS Montesa Greeves YAMAHA of COlONA ~~~~ns Malco "~J World's Illgest Inventory lor IlJlll n motorcycles Reb.in Engl.. Excblnges -.rru_-.. Hat bor o, Pa. 19040 (215) 672·91 00 ... Mot orcycles U

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