1972 Champion Spark Plug (Ontario) Motorcycle Classic

The Champion that did not race Ontario......Jarno Saarinen....picutred: Al Godin, Soili and Jarno Saarinen

Britain 2, USA 0. Privateer Cliff Carr almost pulled off an upset, but a broken crankshaft let Paul Smart by for the $30,400 Win.

1. After its second running, the $68,675 Champion Spark Plug Motorcycle Classic at Ontario Motor Speedway remains unique in the annals of AMA roadracing...Paul Smart (Team Hansen Kawasaki) with Cliff Carr (Arlington Motors Kawasaki)...

2. Geoff Perry (Suzuki)...Kel Carruthers (Yamaha)....

3. ...Renzo Pasolini...

4. ...first year expert Kenny Roberts...350 Yamaha



5. ...Art Baumann (Suzuki)...Cal Rayborn (H-D)

6. ...Mark Brelsford (No. 87 H-D)...Renzo Pasolini...Gary Scott

7. ...John Cooper (BSA)leading Norton teammates Phil Read (No. 22) and Peter Williams (No. 21) through turn 10...

8. ...Kel Carruthers....Kenny Roberts



9. ...Jerry Greene (500 Kawasaki)...

10. ...Masaharu Kasuno (Yamaha)...

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