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50
Years Ago
JULY 22, 1969
LOOKING BACK
Bob Hannah and his tuner Keith McCarty were featured on the
cover of Cycle News 40 years ago. The winning duo had just clinched
the 1979 250cc National MX Championship at High Point Raceway
in Mount Morris, Pennsylvania. Gaylon Moiser won both 500cc
motos… Brad Hurst came from last place to win the Castle Rock TT in
Washington. It was his first career AMA GNC victory… Kenny Roberts
had a tough outing at the Dutch Grand Prix and lost his points lead to
winner Virginio Ferrari.
40
Years Ago
JULY 18, 1979
Mark Brelsford was pictured on the cover of Cycle News 50 years
ago. The rookie Expert rode his Harley-Davidson Sportster to victory at
the 50-lap TT National Championship at Ascot Park… We covered AFM
road racing from El Toro, California. Some of those who took part were
Art Baumann, Ron Grant, and Don Emde… We also had coverage of
the Crestline M.C. Hare & Hound from Stoddard Wells, California.
(Left) Mark Brelsford was
given a painting from a fan
following his win at the TT
National at Ascot Park 50
years ago. (Below) Kevin
Schwantz leads winner
Wayne Rainey at the Dutch
Grand Prix 30 years ago.
