Wolsink pursues adventure in Grand Prix motocross tour
Geert Wolsink, Dutch rider active for five years, competes across a global Grand Prix circuit. He details training, injuries, and his plans to retire while pursuing racing in California and Europe. The field features Heikki Mikkola, Roger DeCoster, Brad Lackey, and others, with events spanning Carlsbad, Riverside, and Saugus venues.
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Carlsbad Grand Prix Renews Image Of Motocross
Dutch rider Gerrit Wolsink, who won the U S Grand Prix at Carlsbad for three years, notes the sport’s safer image. He recalls his start in Holland while a dental student and mentions his postponed dentistry career as he competes near the Pacific.
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Motocross Stars Compete Amid Big Earners And Tough Tracks
The sport attracts huge purses with top riders earning upwards of $100000 yearly while firms sponsor teams and keep prize money. World leaders Wolink and Mikkola battle for points as Americans Lackey Weinert and others chase prestige, on gritty 40 minute motos over a mile plus course. The U S Grand Prix in Caris signals rising interest, with about 20000 spectators and 15000 practicing enthusiasts, amid talk of stamina and mental fitness.
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Honeymooning giant Pfister topples Tanner in Queen's Club quarterfinal
Hank Pfister of Bakersfield on his honeymoon upset Roscoe Tanner 7 6 in a tight serve and volley quarterfinal at Ki awah Island Washington. Pfister, 23, beat Stan Smith and The Masta earlier and advances alongside Brian Gottlieb Raul Ramirez in the 100000 Saw Tennis Tournament.
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New Triumph Spitfire 1540 gains mileage and options
The 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1540 convertible improves highway fuel economy to 23 mpg city 22 mpg and adds features like a new carburetor manifold and redesigned head. Updates include check pattern seat inserts steel wheels swiveling map light and steering column controls with overdrive optional for five speeds. Sold in Long Beach Jamestown Orange County for 1901.50 with tonneau cover radio and rims.
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