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_._~_ TEN YEARS AGO ~ '--- Controversy raged as dusty conditions forced the 25-lap National mile in Atlanta to be hailed on the founh lap. Positions were awarded based on Ilhe order on the founh lap, and Harley-Davidson rider ScOll Brelsford took the win, followed by Triumph's Gary SCOll and "Rex Beauchamp of ,the Harley factory team. By finishing sixth, Yamaha's Kenny Roberts clinched the 1973 Grand National Ghampionship. I T.C. Christenson (Nor) won the Top Fuel class at an AM A/AMDRA National Drag Bike Championships. Christenson's final run took 8.837 seconds and reached a velocity of 167.87 mph. .. _-- ---- -----.---- .... -........ +ons World Champion "Fast ~ ie: "Fast Freddie" Spencer is the 1983 Grand Prix World Champion, 500cc class. It took a lot to beat three time champion Kenny Roberts but "Fast Freddie" did it. He had the added edge of riding on Michelin tires. And of riding on Honda. Dramatic proof that when you match a good rider, a good bike and Michelin, you've got a winning combination. The other 1983 World Grand Prix Champions riding on Michelins include Carlos Lavado, 250cc class and Angel Nieto, 125cc class. This is the third consecutive year Michelin is the tire of champions. Feel the winning difference Michelin can make on your bike. I'nsist on the Michelin A48/M48 combination, the tires that give you the edge. Available in most sizes for street bikes, 650cc and larger. Bultaco rider Bernie Schreiber turned in the best score for the win in an SCTA observed trials held in Reche Canyon, California. Ten marks back W;1S Montesa's Marland Whaley. The Desen Racing Association held 'JS first Silver Cup race, limited to the , p 50 riders in points. Venerable J::Iiusky pilot Gus Paull took the big . ver trophy, followed by Jim Irby (Yam) and Joe LaPorte (Pen). iiI ,he AMA National Motocross Series moved its show to New Orleans, and .an the 500cc class it was Gumbo a la Kawasaki as Brad Lackey snared the in over Yamaha's Pierre Karsmakeis..ln 'the 250cc ranks Honda's Gary Jones continued his winning ways, taking the victory over Kawasaki teamster Jim Weinert. III :Mark Smith led a Yamaha sweep of the 250cc Expen class at a Fremont, €alifornia, scrambles. Smith was foiI 'Wed by Steve Eklund and Dennis 'Souza. There was a Triumph sweep . the 650cc Expert class comprised f Tom Tyrrell, Thorton Smith and ScOll Pearson. Alan Barbie (Yam) won the 250cc GP at an AFM road race at Sears Point. Kawasaki rider Karl Cleeton ,fmishedsecond, followed by Yamaha :pilot Dan Spisak. ~Iass •IA rr T Ridi ng a pair of Pentons, Dan Turner ned in a strong performance in a .semi-pro motocross at Placerville, €lilifornia. Turner won the 250cc Expert class and finished second in rfl'e 125s behind Kevin Henry (Pen). .~ ~ ')lryar Holcomb won the 250cc Expen tpss at a CMC motocross at Saddleack Park. The Bultaco rider downed "Mako pilots Tommy Croft and Rex S....ten to do the deed. In the 125cc E~rts Penton riders Chuck Bower 3!id Danny LaPorte finished 1-2. o The Bureau of Land Management unveiled its interim management plan f r the California Desert. Under aljthority granted them by President Richard Nixon's Executive Order n'644, the BLM officially labeled 93% of the desen as off limits to off-road vehicle competition. The BLM also Ii ted 22 spedic sites where no OR V use at all would be permitted. Fourteen sites were named open for competition. MICHELIN Koni .•. shocks that make the difference. The ever-popular 76 series and the new, externally adjustable, high performance 7610 series. Available from your Iocaf dealer. Di6trIburIKI by ROCKY CYCLE co.. INC. P081431 Sunnvv-le. CA 94Oll6 17