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Mark Brelsford, National Number One, was out of action after
his bad cnISh at Daytona.
Mike Haney, a 12-year veteran, won his first National at the Houston Astrodome TT.
Ken Roberts began his championship charge with a win in the Houston Short Track.
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Gene Romero, shown here at Coloredo, won Sen Jose mile and
finished seventh" in standings.
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The return of Gary Nixon: Tt'ree National road race wins
and third in overall points.
Popeye the Racer Mann. National champ in 1963 and 1971, still gassil1i it at 40.
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