| Rider | Hometown | Machine | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John DeSoto | Honolulu, HI | CZ |
| 2 | Jim Pomeroy | Yakima, WA | Bultaco |
| 3 | Brad Lackey | Lafayette, CA | Kawasaki |
| 4 | Gary Jones | Hacienda Heights, CA | Honda |
| 5 | Gary Semics | Lisbon, OH | Husqvarna |
| 6 | Gary Chaplin | Cayucos, CA | Maico |
| 7 | Jim Weinert | Middletown, NY | Kawasaki |
| 8 | Tim Hart | Torrance, CA | Yamaha |
| 9 | John Franklin | Madera, CA | Maico |
| 10 | Mike Runyard | West Covina, CA | Suzuki |
| 11 | Bob Grossi | Brookdale, CA | Husqvarna |
| 12 | Jimmy Ellis | Cobalt, CT | Yamaha |
| 13 | Marty Tripes | Santee, CA | Honda |
| 14 | Buck Murphy | Long Branch, WA | Yamaha |
| 15 | Rich Eierstedt | Norwalk, CA | Honda |
| 16 | Tony DiStefano | Bristol, PA | CZ |
| 17 | Pierre Karsmakers | Netherlands | Yamaha |
| 18 | Rich Thorwaldson | Cerritos, CA | Suzuki |
| 19 | Bryar Holcomb | Sunland, CA | Bultaco |
| 20 | Dewayne Jones | Rolland Heights, CA | Honda |