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a~~a~~~~~a CMC's Ascot TT& Han Mile By Art Friedman GARDENA, CAL., NOV. 30 Dave Aldana stalled his Bultaco just before the flag fell for his Half-mile heat. He raised his hand, but it was too late. The flag dropped and the field roared away leaving Aldana pushing his bike, dead last. By lap two he'd caught the last few riders and started passing them in bunches of four or five at a time. By themselves the other riders seemed to be going pretty fast, but Aldana would pass them at a speed that wasn't even similar, on an irregular line, with the style that only he can show. . "My God," said somebody. - "I once tried riding fJa t track," someone else volunteered. "When both my wheels began to slide, I got so scared I nearly pinched a hole in the seat." He caught every rider except one_ He only needed one more lap, but time ran out. There was plen ty of time for David in the Main and he ran it around, wide open, for an easy win. The IT portion of the program worked the other way for Aldana on a Windy Briggs Kawasaki. He had to deal with John Hateley on a Maico. It looked like he was going to do in "Little John", too, after their respective heat wins. Aldana took the lead quickly, gassing it all over the place, seemingly beyond the bounds of possibility as he threw the Fiery-eyed John Hateley won the CMC's foray into Ascot TT on a Cooper sponsored 501 Maico. He keeps tryin' with that German . machine. _of bike lengths. Kawasaki through the comen and pulled away from Hateley..Bu~ Aldana's wide-open approach got him m trouble on the last lap when, despite a large lead, he .kept gassing it in typical Ald~a style. 'wIth less than a lap to go he slid out and stalled it by the pond. Hateley was by and two riders were abreast of him when Aldana got it going - just a hair too late. Hateley won by a couple # Sang's 'i?,~i"1e .....~f.tji ~ j.J1 • § Helpers l No matter what kind of gift you're ""':.._~~';""I looking for, ifit has anything to do with motorcycling, we've got it. And we've got it in stock. Ever.ything from helmets to gloves to carburetor conversion kits. Not to mention one of the country's most complete selections of competition leathers. If you're not quite sure what you want, stop by anyway and one of our "friendly, smiling elves," will be glad to help you out. And remember, there's never a problem if you have to exchange something afterward. Valerian's Two-cycle City Ltd. Your one-stop Christmas shop. Open Monday through Friday 10 am to 8 pm. Saturdays 9 am to 5 pm. Now until December 24th. fJIJ~oC~eleCit~;Ltd. 10673 West Pico Boulevard - at Overland Los Angeles, California 90064 - Telephone: (213) 475-4541 Sales - Service - Accessories - Parts - Rivells Champion Leathers HUSOVARNA •JAWAlCZ· SUZUKI· PENTON' MZ, MONTESA . ZUNDAPP· MINI-TRAILS open monday through saturday The Baekeountry Riding "aeket FULL CUT AND STYLED FOR THE ACTIVE RIDER WHO WANTS A FUNCTIONAL JACKET WITH GO ANYWHERE STYLING. * Made from heavy-duty nylon duck Plain 01' fiery Dave Aldana doesn't put his foot down going inside and past OuIrlie Sodentrom but then threw his K_down in the last lap. Dennis Briggs (K_l and Bob Sanden (Yaml show this is a TT by _ring flat track leathen and Bell Stan on their motoerossen. * Windproof * Waterproof material * Storm flap over zipper * Windflap under zipper * Heavy-duty Delrin zipper with double slider * 4 outside cargo pockets easy seal flaps * Fully adjustable belt positive buckle * Finest quality construc- tion to be found in the industry. $48.1S0 Sizes: Small; Medium; Large; X-Large_ Colors: orange; red, navy; royal blue; green; tan: Available at: BACKCOUNTRY, 8272 Orangethrope, Buena Park, CA 90621 R.A.F. KAWASAKI, 607 Katella, Orange, CA Dealer Inquiries Invited Goodyear IS Carroll Shelby 213-821 -3436 13