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SUPERBOWL TRACK DESCRIPTION 1. Skoal BlIndh Stan Line 2. Wrangler RlII18W8Y 3. Stan BI1IlIkers ~vid "The Bandit" Bailey stole the points leed from Merk Barnett lest SUndey in Boston. The Rose Bowl rece will crown the Supercro.. Qlempion. 4. Din Bike Superberm 6. Whoop-de-doo. 6. Bell Berm 7. diet Coke Catapult 8. Hona HimaIII.,.. 9. Chief Auto PIIns Sandpit 10. Jeep Jump 11. Mille' Mountain 12. KMET Rockers 13. KHJ Towers FIRST EVER GRASS SUPERCROSS TRACK. RACING 7 P.M. MARTY ~~TYPDOON~~TRIPES ATTEMPTS 3 TIME LA. WIN MILLERDIGDLIFE SUPERBOWL O'F MO·TOCROSSXII REBORN AT THE PASADENA ROSE BOWL Bowl track after classic Europeanstyle motocross racing. The track's surface will be plamed with grass after the 6,000 cubic yards of dirt are molded and shaped into place. The loose, loamy top soil provides more traction for the riders with more passing and better action for the fans. strong chance to win the Superbowl To further quicken the pulse of for an unprecedemed third time. both riders and fans, the Superbowl course will extend 34 rows into the The field of champions, factory spectator seating area at the north teams, and privateers at the Superend ofthe Bow I. The cement stadi um bowl also includes superstars like foundation has been reinforced with Danny "Magoo" Chandler, Ron concrete to hold up this section of the Lechien, Warren Reid, Alan King, track. Riders jet up the stands, around Brian Myerscough and many other a hairpin turn, and rocket back to the pros. "This is more than just a race," stadium floor! A twisting combinasays two-time Superbowl of Mototion of 13 ominous obstacles in all, cross winner, Mike Bell. "It is the this stadium track could easily be the beginning of the downhome stretch. toughest, most challenging Stadium Everyone wams to get as many points Motorsports course everbuilt. as possi ble from here on out." Pro Rider Support Progrem $6.000 Bounty Stadium Motorsports ~nd Miller To add a little incentive and to High Life will introduce a Supercross further sweeten the- pie, Miller will Pro-Rider Support Program at the award a $5,000 special purse to the Superbowl, that has been developed winner of the Superbowl in the to assist struggling privateer riders MILLER HIGH LIFE CHALwith the increasing expenses for travLENGE. The Superbowl of Motoeling, equipment, and support crews. cross has the reputation of being the Riders without full factory support "fastest and toughest" on the circuit. cannot meet these high expenses with For example, Bob Hannah, the wincurrent purse payouts alone. ningest motocrosser in history, has Dunlop Tires, Geet Racing, Belnever won this prestigious race; and Ray Co., Answer Products, HaJlman only wins half as often on Stadium Racing and O'Neal U.S.A. have Motorsports tracks as on all other pledged their support for this proSupercross tracks. However, there are gram. These companies will supply three riders entered in the Superbowl each rider at the Rose Bowl in 19thline-up who have each won this mam36th positions with a new rear tire moth event twice: Mark Barnett, Mike and additional gift certificates and Bell, and Broc Glover. Nobody has products totaling nearly $200 per ever won the Superbowl three times. rider in this classification. In addiBell may not ride this face due to tion, the winner of the Last Chance injury, which leaves Barnett and Qualifier will receive a four-day inGlover in the duel. But whoever takes struction course at the Gary Bailey the glory of the checkered flag will Motocross School worth $225, courreceive $5,000 from Miller. tesy of Gary Bailey. . ose Bowl Premier Treck R Super Specie'. For Spectator. The action will begIn an hour earWrangler Early Entry passes are lier than usual on August 6 at 7 p.m. free when you purchase Wrangler Riders will tackle what may be the apparel at any of 48 participating toughest Supercross track yet. The unWranglerretailers. Your free, $4 value predictable course built on the floor Wrangler Early Entry pass, along and in the stands of the Pasadena with a regular Supercross ticket, gets Rose Bowl will create spectacular you in early to watch riders practice racing for the nation's best Superfrom 3-5 p.OI. Get in early to see hC'w crossers. the Pros test and plan their race straThe MILLER HIGH LIFE tegy. Sears stores and numerous other SVPERBOWL OF MOTOCROSS retailers are participating in this will be the very first stadium race Supercross bonus. ••~u!~. ~l;I '" n~l tVl'lc~J. ~~.Q.~I;I.~ •.• . -. elj· "u.lb off,f' ...... og{ • • eWi spo: ts '1M" tI' M ~ Heralded as the most prestigious Supercross event of the year, the original Superbowl of Motocross has found a new home at the Pasadena Rose Bowl!