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Cycle News 1987 07 08

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It's one thing to win a Superbike race ha nds down . But Kevin Schwantz looked like he could have won the race at Loudon with one hand tied behind his bock, beating his nearest competitor by 10.71 seconds. And it's no secret that his Michelin Radials, well yes, did come in handy. What's more, Schwantz -started the day with a first place finish in the $10,000 "Cornel Challenge: Setting a new lap reco rd of 1:06.92, . the fastest any motorcycle has ever handled the course. He was on Mi chelin Radials then too. Did Schwan tz just pull these victories out of his sleeve? N ot exac tly. Because on a track w ith as many tight cor.ners as L oud on, it takes the skill of a grea t rider and tires that grip and handle like M ichelin Radials. Radials built to quickly and predictably respond in a turn . Which gave Schwantz the strength to fight off the competition rather than fighting his bike. Not to mention that their ra dial de sign also helps to keep them cool. As they 've proved in one race after another, not only in the U.S., but Europe too . But why not get your hands on a pair of f0i chelin Radials and see for yourself? A fter all, Kevin Schwonrzs M a isn't the o nly o ne looking for a winner. MICHELIN" BECAUSE so MlJOl 15 RIDING /CAl""'" ON \'OUR nRlS.- MICHELIN ROAD RACING TIRES ARE AVAilABLE E XClUSIVELY THROUGH THESE DISTRIBUTORS: ham, MA 01 095 Walt S. S choeffer Cycle. Rt. 3. Box 231 Williamsburg Rd., International Cycle Racing Tire. 1865 R edondo Blvd. Motorace. P Box 861Wilbra .O. (800.628-4040), (413-734·621I} Altoona, Al359521205·538·5906j long Beach. CA 90804 1 213·597-03391

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