Sideways and
going 'or it
in England
T he British don't have Class C flat tracks like we do in America. Instead, they race
grasstrack: The courses range from 360 to 1,000 yards long on ungraded grass with
horrendous bumps.
There are classes for 500cc , 350cc , and 250cc motorcycles. The bi kes are similar
to speedway machines, but with suspension . J awa, J.A.P. and Weslake 500cc singles
are popular, but a few enlarged 350cc Yamaha twin' road racing motors have
been used. In the 350cc and 250cc classes, various two-stroke motocross
powerplants compete with the four strokes. The motorcycles generally race lefthanded (cou nte r-cl oc kwise) around the tracks.
Sidecars race in the opposite direction around the courses. Displacement is
limited to I ,OOOcc, and rigs powered by 850cc Weslake twins , Triumph 750 twins
and triples (som e supercharged) , Kawasaki I ,OOOs, Honda fours , and BMWs
compete.
Several of the grasstrack chaps want to come over and try their machines on
American din tracks. Anybody with a din track in their backyard (or a golf course
across the street, for that matter) who wants to try something different should
contact Bruce Cox at P .O . Box 16277 , Irvine. CA 92713.
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Our "factory team" stands behind a bunch of hot numbers.
Why is Electro fast becoming the "He lmet
o f Champions "? Because a rider who's comfortable has an edge over a rider who isn't.
,We keep that in mind at Electro, Not only are
Electro helmets light, but they 're des igned to put
more of the weight close to your head for a lower
"moment of inertia". Which means you can ride
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Marty Smith, Tommy Croft (Honda)
Pierre Karsmakers. Broe Glover (Yamaha)
Marty Moates, Greg Robertson (Ossa)
Wayne Boyer (Bullaeo)
Kent Howerton, Dick Burleson (Husqvarna)
longer without a sore neck.
And because fit is so important, our helmets
come in individual hat sizes-we figure 5 , M, and
L just doesn't cover everyone.
So when it's time for a better helmet, it's time
to see your Electro dealer for a fitting. He's waiting
to introd uce you to our hot numbers.
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HELMETS
Electrofilm, Inc.lElectro Helme ts
7116 Laurel Canyon Blvd., North Hollywood .
CA 91605 (213 ) 875 -1000
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