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only rider to zero the modest special test near the end of the loop. The third loop was designed to take away points and did just that. A 12- mile long special test just three miles into the loop with a "check·in" to insure everybody went in on time to eliminate the "gambler" from having an advantage. The 12-mile section was extremely tight by desert standards and with a 50 mph speed average, took points by the bunches. It was marked well and tested the riders to the fullest. All the top riders agreed it was a National caliber test. After a 18 minute reset to let everyone catch their breath, the riders found themselves into another shorter special test. While not as tight as the first, fatigue slowed many and a couple of scary long down- hilla slowed many, especially the "B" riders. 'Stories of riders end over down the one particularly steep hill circulated through the pits after the race. Since the hill was sand, I didn't hear of any injuries. Abo spectating was AMA Member Activities Director Kathy Wanta who seemed to be very happy on how the event turned out and was very impressed with the organization of the enduro. The new FIM coune markers were introduced and met with mixed results. The arrows are very wide and seemed to be designed to be stapled on a, tree. Since the Chaparrals couldn't find many trees they had to use stakes, which didn't work that good unless two stakes were used or the arrow was folded over. Since the Chaparrals would have to carry a tremendous number of stakes out on the coune they opted to fold the arrows to fit one stake. The FlM "Straight" marker is a big flourescent circle which worked extremely well. Unfortunately the wrong way marker is the same circle, same color with a "X" across it. The "X was very hard to pick up and be mistaken for the "Straight" marker. The Chaparrals finally ended up using a more traditional "W" on critical wrong way turns. Six·time National Champion Dick Burleson took third overall in his quest for yet another championship. The third was actually a good start for him as he figures to beat both Hannon and Munyon back East starting next week at Stone Mountain, GA. Team Honda's Mike Godfrey beat out Can· Am's Johnny Martin for fourth AA. Martin hurt his leg when he caught a bush and twisted his knee but was able to walk after the event. Team Kawasaki's Ted Leimbach won the A-25Occ class with a 15 point effort to edge out teammate Mark Hyde by a single digit. Local enduro aces Garner Palenske (DMG Mai), Randy Liebig (KTM) and Doug Heil all lost 19 points to challenge for third in class. Some tiebreakers weren't computed as of this writing. The A Open class was won by Tom Webb (Kolbe C·A) with a seven point loss. Webb was High, Point A, using Eastern standards. Doug Bertram (Hus) from northern California took second A·Open with eight points. The enduro was abo the opening event of the California Golden State Enduro Championship which will determine the California State Champions. Many of the northern California riders ventured down into the desert but are waiting to get the southern California riders up North into the trees and such. Series coordinator Jerry Counts is especially welcome in respect to his pre·race hype that the northern riders couldn't win down south. Regional Senior II Pete Smith (Kolbe C·A) took the A·Senior win over Ron Fry (Yarn). Super Senior honors went toJesse Goldberg (KTM). B rider results were not available at deadline. C riders were led by teenager (Continued to page 27) W'mston ProRacing. - o 00 0') 20 mg.•" .... t4 mg. ",cotine av. per Clgarene. FTC Repon OEC. '79. 39th ~,.R. J. Reynolds Tab.ceo Co. Annual Daytona 200 Motorcycle Classic Sunday~ March 9, 1980 1PM Daytona International Speedway World Center of Racing Deytonllintemlltionlli Speedwey Box Office . Deyt0n8 BelIch, Florida 32015 904-255-5301 out-tastesthemall. Winston Warning: The Surgeon General Has Determined That Cigarette Smoking Is Dangerous to Your Health. HODAKA PARTS ARE AVAILABLE! Ove< 5 million dollar inventory! ConlllCt your local HODAKA dealer or contact UI for the name of the dealer neMest you. 7-A Island Ate., lock Haven, PA ln45 717-748-9531 WHEELS OF TIME. INC. ~ • __Fe AWl. E. AI. UIlU'S I'!tIIF ~ n4-244-542!5 CA _ YCLEWEAR BERT'S 900 W FOOTHILL BLVD AZUSA CALIF (213) 334· 1288 . - SEND t2.IIOFOR PROVEN PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS CATALDO * RACING 3709 W. Erill AVII.. Lorllin, OH 44053 * Champions Hi-Point Racing Products P. O. Box 2327. Amllrillo. TX 79'06 9604 O"'"S Dr.. SlICrllmttrrfo. CA 96827 "All Your Competition Needs Are As Close As Your Hi-Point Dealer" 11 There is no free lunch, nowadays it's called"Happy Hour."

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