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CROnAID SMITH RNISH 1-2
AT·ST.PREISBURG.
Even though it
front of the pack, he was joined by Croft and his
was his teammate, Elsinore. The duo blurred across the finish line to
Tommy Croft, who the accompanying cheers of over 7,000 Florida
motocross fans.
.
took the overall
In moto number two, Marty needed to place '
win at the St.
17th or better to sew up the title and the #1.plate.
Petersburg, Florida 500cc National While Croft worked his way up to third, good
enough for the overall victory for the day, Marty's
Series finale,
Aug. 28th was
experience guided his cool hand. Pulling back the
Marty Smith's day. reins of his high-powered Honda, Marty strolled
For it was on this
home smartly in fifth place, second overall and the '
day that Marty's
new 500cc U.S. National Motocross Champion.
overall finish gave
Marty is pleased with his performance. And
him enough points to capture the 500cc U. S. National
that of his machine. Factory bikes like "
Marty's proChampionship. Becoming.the first rider ever in .
.- vide the competitive experiences that help make
production Elsinores better and better.
AMA history to earn a National title in more than
See the Honda CR-125 and CR-250 Elsinores
one class. ' ,
" The start of the first moto was nearly prophetic
today at your Honda dealer. They're racing machines
as Smith's fiery red RC-400 factory Elsinore'"
designed to win; and built to keep you going strong.
Always wear a helmet and eye protection'when riding. Model availability may be
erupted out of the first turn with the entire field
limited. CR's are desi gned prim arily for motocross use an d are sold "as is" wit hout
war ran t y. For free brochure, write : Ameri can Honda Motor Co.. Inc., Dept. CN97,
trailing. Marty battled all comers and dominated
.
Box 50, Gardena. Californi a 90247. See Yellow Pages for nearest dealer.
ro 1977 American Honda Motor Co...ln c.
first.place through most of t he moto. As he ran in
HONDA
GOING STRONG!
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