MARTYS
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With the temperature in the mid-Btrs, an
enthusiastic crowd of over 7,500 motocross
spectators witnessed an exciting display of
teamwork as Honda's Thmmy Croft and Marty
Smith flew to 1-2 placings at the Sears Point
500cc National. Sears Point is the second
. National in this year's championship series and
with his win here, Thmmy Croft has moved into
an early lead in the battle for the U.S. 500cc title.
Riding his incredibly powerful RC-450
Elsinore." Croft wasted no time getting into
the thick of things. Moments after the drop of
the starting gate he was battling for the lead.
And just over the halfway point in the mota, it
was his. Thmmy's determination and stamina
prevailed as he held off all challengers to take the
win. Thammate Smith got tangled up with some
course-marking flags, yet managed to score a
solid fourth on the dry, dusty and very slick track..
When the starting gate dropped for the
second mota, a huge dust cloud erupted as dozens
of National Class riders hurtled into the first
turn. Again the uncompromising Honda power .
had Croft and Smith really moving. As they came
around on the first lap, Marty was up in third
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with Thmmy right behind. For nearly the entire
race they circulated in those positions,.secure in
the knowledge that they could advance whenever
they felt like it. Then, two laps from the end, they ,
felt like it. The pair blasted into second and third
places to the delight of the crowd and locked up
the top overall positions for 'Ieam Honda.
The crowd , spurred by Croft and Smith's
. strong performances, cheered them on throughout their battles. Keeping tabs on the Dynamic
Duo was no problem as their standout red, white
and blue Hondaline'"gear was easy to spot anywhere on the tr ack. And they'll be easy to spot
on the evening of June 24, during the Coca-Cola
7th Superbowl of Motocross in the Los Angeles
Coliseum. So will all the other Tham Honda
riders as they blast around on their factory-modified Honda CR-250R production bikes. Be sure
to attend and cheer Tham Honda on to another
impressive victory.
Always wear a helmet and eye protection.
Model availability may be limit ed. CR's are designed primarily for motocross
UHe and are sold "as is" without warranty.For free brochure, wri te:
American Honda Mot or Co., Inc., Dept. CN68, Box 50, Garde na, CA 90247
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See Yellow Pages for nearest dealer. © 1978 AH M.
HONDA
GOING STRONG!
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