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entirely new chapters to the history book," said Mark Mederski, executive director of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum. "We're looking forward to America's original 'action heroes' bringing the legends to life on July 14." Motocross America is currently in the installation phase and opened in March. Every inch of the exhibit has been designed to reflect the high energy and excitement of the sport, from innovative design elements like soaring Supercross Bob "The bikes and challenging whoops to victoryHurricane" Hannah wore podium photo opportunities with a "virtuthis lightning- al" James Stewart. The 8000-square-foot bolt helmet as he competed for numerous titles, exhibit features over 60 famous motocross machines, hundreds of artifacts winning the 1972 AMA 125cc, 1978-79 AMA 250cc, 1977-79 and personal treasures, a multitude of AMA 250cc 5upercross ond 1978 photographs spanning eight decades of Trans-AMA Championships. action, interactive kiosks and displays, and special educational sections, such as a Motocross Resource Center, designed to help parents and kids get involved in racing. In addition, visitors won't just see the machines, gear and memorabilia, but they will be able to feel and sense the action while watching some of the sport's great- This is what the exhibit is expected to look like. FEI~,Rm():o; IXI t:Ilx.~rK\'\.\U' ~KrJ'(K"'W;TE oll\.c.><1oq> CI LIM 1'10:0; UP MONI>Il .-- est names race into the ~ history books. Early motocross trophies may not have been as large as today's awards, but the craftsmanship and design were exquisite. Crafted of crystal, glass, hand-carved wood and bronze, winners of these trophies didn't just carry home honor - they received true works of art. This 1962 Manx Norton was the last of four Norton prototypes campaigned by early motocross star Les Archer. " Over the past five years, fourstrokes have made a comeback. Yamaha was the first company to seriously test modern four-stroke engines in motocross competition. Motocross star David Bailey racked up numerous victories throughout his racing career, bringing home one of his National titles on this Honda works bike. This British 499cc Velocette M55 is the oldest machine in the"Motocross America" exhibit. As one of the manufacturers who had weathered the WWII storm, Velocette was ready to take its share in the emerging European scrambles market following the war. While popular throughaut the paddock in the 1950s, Velocette couldn't sustain the business and the brand disappeared by the early 1970s. (Above) Brad Lackey is in the motocross history books as the first American to win an international title, the 1982 FIM 500cc World Championship. His FIM Championship diplama and medal are just two of the many "firsts'f visitors will see on display at "Motocross America." Ten years prior, in 1972, Lackey won the inaugural AMA 500ccclass Championship. In celebration of his AMA 500ccclass title, he was featured on the cover of Cycle News magazine, also featured in this callection. To cast your vote, log on to WEb INSiYE Of the four Americans competing in the MotoGP series this season, who do you think will score a win first? A. Colin Edwards D. Kenny Roberts Jr. Online poll results from last week With James "Bubba" Stewart healthy and back in action, when will he win his first 250cc Supercross main event? A. At the next round in Irving, Texas, April 4. 1850 (43.61 %) B. By the Las Vegas season finale. C. He won't win one this season. 1261 (29.73%) I 13 I (26.66%) B. Nicky Hayden C. John Hopkins E. None of them will win this season. CYCLE NEWS • APRIL 6, 2005 81