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SUPERSTARS ,._ ... AT ~ ~-t ~ E NT E R EARlYAN_-== ...:;2:::; SEE THE STARS ~ PRACTICE AT 5pm FG LOS ANGELES _ ~ The greatest duel in the history of SUPERCROSS. Marty Tripes, behind by only 3 points, says "It's my track design and I'm going towin it" Tommy Croft - Team Honda With a solid fourth place goi ng into ton ight 's race , Croft needs a win to bring him into the lime ligh t (rid ing with the other superstars of Team Honda will overshadow just abou t anyone! ). In 1977 he finished in the top five of the 250cG Nationals, th e 500cc Nationals and the Trans-AMA series .- against the best Europe has to offer. With the kind of dedication and drive Tommy has, he 's sure to be a top finisher . Age : 21; height : 6'2"; weight : 165 Ibs.; single; San Diego, California . 10 Tony "0" DiStefanoTeam Suzuki Ton y " 0" is known as the master of 250cc national champio nship competition completely dom inating the series and claiming the title in 1975, 1976,and 1977. He was chosen by the AMA as the 1977 Athlete of the Year. His consistency and dedication are pr ima ry assets on these tight , stadi um tracks. When Ton y gets up front , he knows how to keep the other guys behind - he hates being in second place. Age : 21; height: 6'; weight 200 Ibs.; single ; Morrisville , Pennsylvania. HONDA "THE JAMMER" JIMMY WEINERT-TEAM KAWASAKI "The Jammer" is a seasoned veteran of the motocross circuit. listed among his credi ts are the 1974 and 1975 soo« championship titles and the 1976 Supercross crown . The 1978 season has been a llttl e' slow for .the Jammer-he told our staff he would do almost anything to catch the checkered flag first . You see, he's t he defending ch. ampion here tonight and chomping at the bit for back-toback victories. His go-for-it style of riding and ability to come back after what seems to be unsurmountable odds will probably rocket Weinert right to the front of the pack . Watch for the Good Times Green Streak! Age: 26; Height : 5'10" Weight: 168 lbs.; Single Laguna Beach, California Bob "Hurricane" Hannah Team Yamaha nr After breaking his frame in the 1977 SUPERBO WL, " Hurricane" went on to be cro wne d the 1977' • Supercros s cha mp in on ly hi~ rT second yea r with Team Yamaha')91 This ye ar, after a slow start, he ha,s "9' won an incredible 21 co ns ecu t ; v~ £ motos - a tradition he began in9 1977 by winn ing an unpreceden~ ed six out of 10 races to garne .that Supercross titE. .Hannah is , -' ( fast, fearless, and fresh from his win in New Orleans. , making him the odds -on favorite before the . gate drops. "Hurricane" Hannah' three point lead in t he $360,000 Supercross Series gives him $360 , 000 good reasons to win tonight, 's SUPERBOWL classic. Should he allow Tripes the win, the two would ge tied in the series going . into the MOTOCROSS FINALS . in November . Hannah is the man everyone, especially Tripes is out to beat . Age:21 ; Height : 5'10'" Weight: 160Ibs.; Single; Whitter California TICKETS NOW AT TICKETRON, AND MUTUAL AGENCIES. RES FOR INFORMATION C