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Cycle News 1974 07 09

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"-~!!!!!!!lI_-----------~--- - -~ . - _.~-----------------------_ Rex Staten is his real name. Put him on the Honda Elsin ore" RC ยท4 00 prototype and he tak es the nickname "Rocket:' And that's what the competition thought they were looking at in the Superbowl of Motocross's open cla ss ra ce before over 47/XXJ fans at the Los Angeles Coliseum. In the first moto. with a bad start,Rocket Rex still managed a respect - able fourth . He learned his lesson. In the next two motos, Staten and his Elsinore blasted to the lead immediately. And they held that lead wire to wire. With Rocket's victory in the open class and Marty Smith's win in the 125 class, Honda took all but the International class at Superbowl '74. Next year maybe it will be an Elsinore clean sweep. HONDA Good things happen on a Honda. Always wear a helmet and eve protection when you nde Model avaIlability may be limited eR's are des.aned lor motocross use only and are sold " IS" without warranty For brochure. wnte American Honda Motor Co Inc . Dept 1I . Box 50. as Gard ena. Cali 90247 See Ye l llow Pages tor nearest dealer C 1974 Amencan Honda Motol Co tnc

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