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of Kalevi, who gave' his name to the VR (Vehkonen Rep lica ) Montessa in the mid '70s. Ismo's sty le led to a series of injuries last year, but this year he has somewhat tempered that style to ' bri ng better performa nces, including second overall in Finland. However, he has crashed out of the last two rounds. Presents THE NISSAN 'SUP ERBIKE CHALLENGE The Most Prestigious AMA National Road Race In The United States Laguna Seca Raceway Monterey, CA Saturday, July 9th Sunday, July 10th On The United States International Gra'nd Prix Circuit Hakan Carlqvist (Sw eden) The oldest man in the series at 34, Carla was also the last European to win in California, when he won a tie-breaker with Brae Glover at Carlsbad in1983. World Champion that year , it was the highlight of a seven -year re lationship with Yamaha, after he had won the 1979 250cc title for Husqvarna. For the last two seasons, the Swede has ridden Kawasakis for the Swedish importer. His switch has not brought about any luck with inju ry (he has not ridden a complete season injury-free since 1979) and he had to miss the Finnish GP after being Tboned by a rider at a loca l race , three days before the GP. In one of his better rides of the' year, Carlqvist finished third in a soggy second moto in Italy. Also; Shoei Presents • The Castrol Grand Prix Championship • Plus Pro Twins • Supersport • Historic For tickets and information, call 1408J 373-1811 Visa and MasterCard ac cepted r------------------------------------------------II . NISSAN SUPERBIKE CHALLENGE I TICKET ORDER TICKET CAMPING ADVANCE PRICE NO. TOTAL TYPE OF VEHICLE ARRIVAL PRICE 1O.1If PBI NIGHT .m Sunday G eneral Admission 515 x Mo torcycles wednesday through SaturdayNight • 515 x Billy Liles (USA) 2-Day G eneral Admission 525 x 525 2·Day Super Ticket 2-Day VIP RV'sand wednesday through Ot e vehicles Saturday Night ' hr x T he 24-year-old Georgia native is the only remaining American conten d er on th e c ircuit s ince the withdrawal of Goat Breker. Last year Liles showed great promise with a third in France, before a combination of mud and mechanical problems dropped him to 15th in the series. He again started well this year with a third in Austria, but too often h e and his private ly-sponsored Kawasaki have gone their different ways . Liles has the talent but needs a change of luck. • 530 x 545 x , TOTAL Flag Room Admission · Paddock Admission · Reserved Grandstand · Paddock Admission · Reserved Grandstand· Paddock· Hospi ality t . Name _ Address _ City- State- Zip 5110 x NO SATURDAY ONLY TICKETS AVAILABLE! L -'---,- Chll .en,under 12 years 01 age FREE wllh pallnl. d Ma to: SCHAMP, P BOl SCHAMP, Monle.ey, CA 93942 ll .O. _ Daytime Phone ( o Check or money order payable to SCRAMP o MasterCard or Visa It _ E !ration Date _.,--xp _ ~ ~ ~