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4 h : 4 S08 UREA I) 4 ATR Vian | Motorcycle racing promises lots of thrills and action races to be held on May 19 in the Raglan area. Between 250 and 300 machines and drivers, some of the best from Canada. the United States, and Europe will test their skills and nerve on the rough terrain, hills, Steve Salter, even top Canad- ians, like National Champion Ron Keys, will have to watch out for the skills of the Europeans 'who get onto a cycle when they're 10". It is the Europeans, he said, who provide some of the mud. and water of the track, hottest competition. The located east of Simcoe Street, sport is very popular in about three miles east and Europe. north of Raglan. They'll be trying for about $6.000.00, $4,000 of which is manufacturer's contingency monies. Got a cycle? Don't try to test your skills against the masters. To qualify for this event, you first of all, must qualify as a Riding machines of 125 ces, 250 ces, and open, competi- tors in classes ranging from "Schoolboy to' Expert' will rev up their cycles for the competitive spin around the course. It is the CMA that stipulates what classification a rider qualifies for, depending on competition rider with a experience and skill. To Canadian Motorcycle Associ- move from the schoolboy i ation licence. To qualify for class to Junior, Senior, and 3 the race, trials must be Expert, takes a good many nN passed two or three weeks in years, according to Mr. 8 advance of the event. Salter. 4 The roar of the cycles will ~~ Each event lasts from 15 to Py start at 7 a.m., with prelim- 25 minutes, depending on the <3 inary events. Practice at 10, class. St. John's Ambulance and races will start at 11 will be at the site to minimize 2X a.m., and probably last until the risk to drivers, a risk that i late in the afternoon. is recognized by the associ- RY Competitors will ride a cir- ation. Tah cuit of between one, and one "Injuries are quite regular and a half miles, in bunches of up to 45, and at break-neck speeds. Far from the level, gravelled race track, these at these events," said Mr. Salter. The second annual event held near Port Perry, moto- BOX PLANTS Seed Potatoes Maple Syrup (pure) Featured This Week At: STEVENS MARKET HIGHWAY 7 & 12 MYRTLE, ONT. OPEN: Tues, Wed, Thurs. 9:00 to 6:00 p.m. Fri, Sat, Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 -- OPEN HOLIDAY MONDAY -- 9:00AM. to 9:00 P.M. sponsored by The Kinsmen Club of Port Perry Admission *6.00 couple Ys If roaring engines. speed riders will negotiate all the ¥ and an element of danger is hills, mud holes, and rough. § vour bag, you'll probably get (errain organizers can So what you want at Oshawa muster. 34 Competitive Motorcycle while a lot of Canada's best 24 Club S annual "Spring cyclists will be competing, Fever Moto-Cross Cycle according to club president cross racing seems to be here tostay. "One of the reasons, we're so happy holding this thing here, is the way people have treated us,' said Steve. "People have been co-oper- ative, particularly. land- owners." He said the co-operation ranges from a municipality donating snow fencing to a good spectator turn-out. Last year about 2,500 attended. * This year the club expects 4000 veople. Attractions at this years event include a demonstrat- ion by a hot-air balloonist. "So if you can't find it," smiles well-known artist (and cyclist) Bill Lishman, "It'll be right under the balloon." Mr. Lishman is an example of the wide range of people who enjoy the sport. Not only does the club's membership stretch from one end of the region to the other, but also includes people from all walks of life, ranging from a mechanic to a dentist. Gone are the days when a motorcycle in the garage meant rocks in the head, according to club members. The image of the cyclist as a troublemaker is gone, said Mr. Salter. The club seems to make a conscientious effort to keep it that way. The club supports several causes and organiz- ations such as Kinsmen and Crippled Children. A group of Crippled Children will be allowed through the gates as guests of the club. Only about a dozen of the club's riders will compete in the event, the rest of the members working behind the scenes to plan, organize, as well as, conduct the races. ROCK DANCE featuring "Fullerton Dam" CLUB ANNRENE 8:30 P.M. Sunday, May 18th "$2.00 per person Fullerton Dam will be releas- ing a record soon and havere- cently played to packed audit- oriums at Trent University, Donevan and Vanier High School, Oshawa and Picker- ing High School. G ms AT Saturday, May 17th ~ MUSIC by BILL JOHNSON & COMPANY Net Proceeds for Reseach for the cure of Cystic Fibrosis HOCH DATE § . playing night at the Lakefront Park with game times 8 P.M. Wet Lumbermen to play exhibition game The Ballard Lumbermen Intermediate "C" Softball Club will open their exhibit- ion schedule with a game at the waterfront park on Thursday evening, May 15th. The opposition for this game will be Starr Furn- iture, .an Intermediate "A" team from the oshawa City & District League in which the Lumbermen will play this season. The team is slowly working into condition and should be in top form for their home opener on May 22 when the Whitby Tiremen will be the visitors at the local park. Manager Walt Sandison has solved the pitching prob- lem on the weekend with the signing of both Ken Goreski and - Laurie Williams and with Bill Wannamaker and Hugh Johnston doing the catching this season. The combination should be as strong as any in the league. The Lumbermen will be every Thursday There will be a schedule available in the Star next week, so plan to attend the games this season. owl FRIENDLY ~ PHILOSOPHER /T TAKES TWO oN oJ WAGG BROS. TEXACO 257 Scugog St. Port Perry 'Phone: 985-7262 \ SURE -STARTING FISHING POWER, LOOK FOR THIS SIGN. Come on in and see the new Mercs with. sure, lightning starts. Extra confidence starts with a Merc. 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