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Cycle News 1984 05 02

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Team Honda's Fred Merkel sweeps Superbike 100 in Riverside. Actually, Flyin' Fred Merkel was first twice. He won both heats of the l00-mile event on his powerful, Mike Velasco-tuned V-4 Honda Interceptor.'" Fred took the lead in the first heat and stretched it to seven seconds by the flag. After holeshotting the second heat, someone passed him. What a mistake. Because Merkel quickly blasted back in front and rolled up an ll-second lead to complete his 1-1 sweep. Fred doesn't like it when anyone tries to take his place. Team Honda doesn't think anyone can. 20

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