"DIRT RIDER is full- of
information and 'tip$'you just
,w ouldn't get anywh'ere else."
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-Howdy HQ/mes
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Riding history: "I bought my
first off-road bike at 18. I had very
limited riding experience until I .
was invited to the Colorado 500 in
1985. I rode more miles in a week
than I had ridd en in the last ten
years! The scenery and the camara- "
derie of the ride are outstanding.
This year will be my third year for
the Colorado 500. It 's great fun
and terrific riding."
Bikes currently owned: Honda 350; Yamaha 360.
Name: Howdy Holmes
, Occupation: Race car driver
Job description: "I've raced all
types of cars from"the beginning,
but currently my main thing is
Indy car racing."
Auto racing/professional
career: Developed and managed
race car preparation shop in Stockbridge, Michigan in early '70s;
competed successfully in Super Vee
and Can-Am events; was an instructor with the Bill Scott Racing
School and the SCCA.Won Formula Atlantic title in 1978. Five
Formula Atlantic career victories
(1978 & 1979). In 1979, made Indy
car debut with a 7th in Indianapolis 500; named Rookie of the Year.
Finished 13th in Indy car points,
1982 and 1983. Second fastest
qualifier for 1984 Indy 500
(207.977 mph). Four top-10 finishes in Indy 500 (1979, 1982,
1983, 1985). In 59 Indy car starts,
has finished in the top five three
times and in the top ten 23 times.
Owns and operates marketing firm
in Ann Arbor, Michigan and has
appeared in a variety of TV commercials. Was a color commentator
for ESPN during 1980 '& 1981.
Contributes articles to a variety of
publications; author of "Form ula
Car Technology," Book of the
Year Award winner from STP /
and AARWBA.
Magazine: "DIRT RIDER is
full of information and ' tips you
just wouldn't get anywhere else. As
someone who hadn't really spent
much time on a bike before riding
the Colorado 500, I found DIRT
RIDER to be a perfect introduction to the sport. I used it to decide what kind of equipment to .
buy, how to use it, and ' where to
pack it. The other, thing I really
like is the variety . It doesn't fit any
particular mold and isn't just about
a single type of bike or rider.
DIRT RIDER exposes you to the
whole sport, and as a relatively
new enthusiast, that's really
important to me."
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othe r consideration is paid.
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