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Cycle News 1979 07 18

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.. • ; I ~ E _. (j') l' (j') , - 00 >. ;j ~ / Honda's Typhoon Slows Away 250 Elite; WISe Grabs 3rd What do You need to win in the maLor . leagues of American.motocross? Some guys will tell you the only way is to get yourself a factory ride on one of those long-legged, exotic buzzsaws constructed entirely of "unobtanium:' But for Team Honda's Marty "Typhoon" Tripes, the starting point is a production Honda CR250R. And for the second time in three starts, Tripes has proved his point the best way eossible, running away with both motos in the 250 cc Nationals July 1 at Red Bud Track 'n Trail in Buchanan, Michigan. To make it an even brighter day for Team Honda, Texan Steve Wise hustled his way to 3rd place overall. Tripes' mount was the same one that carried him to victory at Sears Point, California June 17: a modified prodUctiOn CR25OR. But . his approach at Red Bud was different: He simply blasted away from everyone on the fast-and-hilly sand-elay layoLrt:-when it was all over, Tripes had led all but the opening laps of moto two. Are you tired of eating roost? If you are, maybe it's time to get started with the . Marty Tripes program: Get a Honda CR. The red hot CR25OR. The all-new CR125R. Check 'eq'l out at your nearby Honda dealer today. . &ONDA - GOING STIlOIIG! Always wear a helmet and eye protection when riding. All CA motocr0SS8rs are designed for off-road, operator use only. CAs are sold ..as is" without warranty. Model availability may be limited. For free brochure, write: American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Dept. CN79B, Box SO, Gardena, California 90247. Yellow Pages lor nearest Honda dealer. © 1979 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. see 25

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