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TEN YEARS AGO The battle cry of the Daytona 200 was "Get Smart'" as Englishman Paul Smart qualified fastest and led much of-the race. But crafty old Dick Mann and his BSA triple had worked up to second. and when Smart's factory Triumph smoked to a halt on the 42nd lap, Mann went on to become the fourth rider in history to win the 200 back to back. Gene Romero and Don Emde finished 2·3 on Triumph and BSA, respectively. The remainder of the lOp 10 were comprised of Roger Reiman (H-D), Jim Odom (Yam), Chuck Palmgren (Yam), .Jess Thomas (Tri), Tom Rockwood (Tri), Dave Smith (Kaw) and Kel Carruthen (Yam). A tragedy occured on the fint lap of the race when several riden went down, and young Rusty Bradley, the top Junior racer in the country the year before, died of the injuries he received in the crash. In the 250cc Expert/Junior 1OO-miler, Kel Carruthen had an easy time winning, pulling away from runner-up Cal Rayborn with little trouble. Duane McDaniels finished third in the Yamaha-dominated event. In the 76-mile Novice road race, it was a spirited battle much of the way between California riden Howard Lynggard and Scott Autrey. Lynggard finally won with Autrey second and John Long third. Ron Bohn took the annual Alligator Enduro on a Husky with 992 points. Fellow Husky rider John Penton was second ahead of Doug Wilford. In Daytona short track action, Mike Johnson topped the opening night Novice feature. In the following night's Expert/Junior main event, Rex Beauchamp led Gary Scott and Kenny Roheru across the line, with former World Speedway champ Barry Briggs posting a seventh. Junior Ed Salley took the following night's feature over Mike Gerald. Close Out Sale On Brand New S977 Honda CR125 Full Price $795 NO IlIIJEN COSTS! EBIes aI freight, set·~, DIY fees & docIJBtaIiIlId sales tax. ~ stock for immediate delYery, Inited to • 1II1111d. or arrange for own financing $60 Per month for .even months. No credit check required. Just bring current pey stub .. proof of ~ . Deferred poyment price.-o. ~ percentage '8te zero. Bra~:7:ewODYSSEYs $1350 I" Out The Door ATC 1855 198'1 ATC 250R And An other ATe. In Stock For Immediate .Delivery OPEN EVERY DAY Daily To 8:00 P.M.-Sunday To 6:00 P.M. IN CALIFORNIA CALL TOLL FREE (800)342-3635 SIMI VALLEY HONDA (80S) 526·4122 4346 Los Anc.... Av••, Simi V.II.y, CA 93063 "We',. Gf'MIIy! W. Want [IfWJ6odr' .. D& FIOTORCYCLEPERFORMANCE Not everyone went to Daytona, and in the California desert, action went on as usual. And as usual, J.N. Roheru (Hus) was the overall w\nner of this event, sponsored by the 100'5 M.C., five minutes ahead of Tom Muto. Mitch Mayes (H·D) topped the Trail· bike ranks at eighth overall. Senior class wins in an ACA Saddle· back motocross went to Chuck "Feeu" Minert (BSA), Jim O'Neal (Ric) and Don Emler (Ric), in the Open, 250 _ .~C! 1~5cc divisions, ~pectively. Team Honda GEAR BAG with purchase of ANY dirt bike $60 VALUE In the fint Daytona m«;ltocross, Bryan Kenney bested Jim Weinert and Boh Grogj, in the Open class. Gunnar Lindstrom, Barry Higgins and Gary Bailey finished 1-2 -3 in the 250cc class. Riding a pair of prototype Yamahas, Gary Jones took the green flag from actor James Garner and rode to victory in the 250cc and Open classes at Indian Dunes. Dave Rodgen (Bul) fmished second in the 250cc race; Mark Bladtwell (Hus) did likewise in the Open class. FREE! TWO WAYS TO BUY... $795 Ca S h $500 Down Street to Strip. RD to Z1 • We Make Them Go Complete Performance Kit For HONDA - YAMAHA - KAWASAKJ SUZUKI - TRIUMPH'- BSA PORTING. CAaBS • CAMS. KITS • • • • Nitrous Oxide Kits for all Motorcycles Smooth Bore Mlkuni Car-bs. Wlsco Pistons, Norris Cams ARD Mags, 2 & 4-Stroke Porting & Polishing Send $2.00 for Complete Catalog Bolt on Big Bore Kits 7611 Slater Ave. IE Huntington Beach. CA 97647 (7141148-3744 RACE GAS '- METHANOL SO-:C81 & ERC RRE 2970 o.y1lght Way s.n JON, CA 16111 (408) 227-82ft