| Rider | Hometown | Machine | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Bell | Lakewood, CA | Yamaha |
| 2 | Bob Hannah | Whittier, CA | Yamaha |
| 3 | Jimmy Ellis | Cobalt, CT | Honda |
| 4 | Gary Semics | Lisbon, OH | Can-am |
| 5 | Kent Howerton | San Antonio, TX | Suzuki |
| 6 | Darrell Shultz | Orangevale, CA | Maico |
| 7 | Tommy Croft | San Diego, CA | Honda |
| 8 | Rick Burgett | Sandy, OR | Yamaha |
| 9 | Jim Pomeroy | Yakima, WA | Honda |
| 10 | Mark Gregson | Salem, OR | Suzuki |
| 11 | Carlos Serrano | Tucson, AZ | Maico |
| 12 | Gaylon Mosier | Garden Grove, CA | Kawasaki |
| 13 | Marty Moates | San Diego, CA | Husqvarna |
| 14 | Marty Smith | San Diego, CA | Honda |
| 15 | Dennis Brand | Oakhurst, CA | Maico |
| 16 | Dave Taylor | Glendora, CA | Honda |
| 17 | Rich Eierstedt | Norwalk, CA | Can-am |
| 18 | Ken Zahrt | Woodland Hills, CA | Can-am |
| 19 | Steve Stackable | Austin, TX | Kawasaki |
| 20 | Warren Reid | Westminster, CA | Honda |