Gold Star Scramble Meeting

Honours in the Nelson Motor Cycle Club's South Island Gold Star scramble meeting at Simpson's farm, Brook Street, were shared between two Christchurch riders, Graham Stapleton and Bruce Roberts. Each won three events. Rain about half-way through the meeting made the circuit greasy in places but this contributed to more exciting riding. (Pictures: Ian Skinner).

Graham Stapleton becomes airborne on his borrowed 350 c.c. Kawasaki. The machine is owned by Paul Doeke, who injured his eye in pre-race practice. Stapleton borrowed it and had a successful day

Up the short, sharp inclines it was a case of follow the leader

John Penny (Christchurch) comes to earth

Two Nelson competitors, Ken Lafrentz (right) and Barry Ains-worth battle it out approaching one of the climbs. Lafrentz had just passed Ainsworth when the photo was taken.

The starting line bristles with machines and riders

Barry Ainsworth hits the dust. He quickly remounted and continued the race

Splash!!! A rider ploughs through a water crossing, showering mud into the air

R. Boyce (Blenheim) rides his bucking 250 CZ back to earth

And again Stapleton surges through the air

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The Nelson Photo News

No 135 : February 5, 1972

Gold Star Scramble Meeting