| Rider | Hometown | Machine | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary Jones | Hacienda Heights, CA | Honda |
| 2 | Rich Eierstedt | Norwalk, CA | Honda |
| 3 | Al Baker | Sherman Oaks, CA | Kawasaki |
| 4 | John Borders | Valdosta, GA | Bultaco |
| 5 | Gary Chaplin | Cayucos, CA | Maico |
| 6 | Bob Grossi | Brookdale, CA | Husqvarna |
| 7 | Tim Hart | Torrance, CA | Yamaha |
| 8 | Ricky Jordan | Little Rock, AR | CZ |
| 9 | Rick Baumberger | Mansfield, OH | Yamaha |
| 10 | Robert Latter | Louisville, KY | Yamaha |
| 11 | Russell McFarland | Memphis, TN | Maico |
| 12 | Terry Clark | Lake Hughes, CA | Husqvarna |
| 13 | Mark Harmon | Memphis, TN | Honda |
| 14 | Charles MCcall | Union Lake, MI | Yamaha |
| 15 | Billy Grossi | Santa Cruz, CA | Kawasaki |
| 16 | Jim Weinert | Middletown, NY | Kawasaki |
| 17 | Jeffrey Heaston | Valparaiso, IN | Maico |
| 18 | Rich Thorwaldson | Cerritos, CA | Suzuki |
| 19 | Michael Priehs | Mount Clemens, MI | Husqvarna |
| 20 | Jack McElwain | Benton, KY | Yamaha |