We compared the big-name 400cc motocrossers in issue #38 50 years
ago. We determined the best and the worst of the 1972 Maico 400, CZ
400 and Husqvarna 450... We also tested the Yamaha 500cc MX...
The Trans-AMA Motocross Series got underway in Copetown, Ontario,
Canada, where Roger DeCoster won again after his earlier successes
at the Trophee and Motocross des Nations... Gary Scott finished off the
season-ending flat track championship with double half-mile wins at Ascot.
50
Years Ago
OCTOBER 3, 1972
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LOOKING BACK
Kawasaki revealed its complete line of 1983 motorcycles, and we pictured
the GPz1100 on the cover... We also showed you some of the hottest bikes
at the Cologne Show. We were impressed with the Kawasaki 750 Turbo...
We had coverage of the Motocross of Nations from Germany, where Team
USA—Danny Chandler, David Bailey, Jim Gibson and Johnny O'Mara—
took the win. Chandler won both motos. Chandler also won both motos the
week before at the Trophee des Nations... Saddleback hosted the opening
round of the Miller High Life Trans-Cal Series. Broc Glover, Steve Martin
and Ron Lechien were the big winners.
40
Years Ago
OCTOBER 6, 1982 40 40 40
Roger DeCoster was in top form 50 years
ago. His latest victory was the opening round
of the Trans-AMA MX Series in Canada.
Danny Chandler
(center) and David
Bailey (right) cool
off between motos
at the Motocross of
Nations 40 years
ago, while getting
advice from U.S.
Team Manager
Roger DeCoster.
