50
Years Ago
MAY 30, 1972
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LOOKING BACK
Ricky Graham in action was pictured on the cover of Cycle News 40 years
ago. We featured an interview with flat track's rising star... Wes Cooley,
Eddie Lawson and Nick Richichi were the headliners at the GNC/Winston
Pro Series road races at Road America... Team Husqvarna swept the
podium at the Buckhorn National Enduro in California. Terry Cunningham
took the win ahead of teammates Mike Melton and Mark Hyde... Bernie
Schreiber became the first American to win the Scottish Six Day Trial...
Brad Lackey took the points lead at the 500cc Swedish MX Grand Prix.
40
Years Ago
JUNE 2, 1982
Our Kawasaki Mach IV H-2 test bike, demonstrating its massive power, was
featured on the cover of Cycle News 50 years ago. The bike delivered 74
max horsepower at 6800 rpm and retailed for $1386... Brad Lackey rode
his new Kawasaki KX490 to victory at Saddleback Park at round two of
the Leisuretech U.S. Cup Motocross Series... We had full coverage of the
Berkshire Trial 3-Day ISDT Qualifier. Ron Bohn was the overall winner...
The "Flyin' Finn" Heikki Mikkola won the 500c Motocross Grand Prix in
Switzerland... Jim Rice won the San Jose Mile.
(Above L-R) Eddie
Lawson, Wes Cooley
and Nick Richichi
were the top dogs
at Road America 40
years ago.
Jean-Michel Bayle practicing for his road racing debut
on the factory Honda RS250 in France 30 years ago.
