and Cale Gale waged a competitive battle for second , with Leibgold putting the blue fender of his IT200 ahead of Gale when it mattered . With Saturday ’ s winner Danny Sullivan and his Ossa on the sideline , Dennie Mitchell took advantage to claim Sunday ’ s event in the Vintage 60 + Intermediate class .
The Hodaka of Brian Miller took care of second by outpacing Lew Mayer ’ s Rokon . After winning the trophy for the weekend ’ s “ Cool Vintage Bike ” competition with his immaculate Penton , Bill Ryburn had intentions of adding a first-place trophy to the mantle as well . Terry Dishroom ( Ossa ) had other ideas as he was able to relegate Bill to the second podium step both days in Vintage 70 + Intermediate .
POST VINTAGE RACES
Saturday ’ s afternoon race was the “ big one ” as 122 riders packed the starting area . Seeing these many bikes waiting for the green flag was truly an impressive sight . As often happens when you spot number 705 on the first row , Fred Hoess took command and made sure his Husqvarna was the first to the checkered flag .
However , local hero Sam Burroughs was hustling on his mid-80s YZ250 and gave Fred one of his closest battles in recent memory , Hounding the rear tire of Hoess , Burroughs was consistently within ten seconds
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