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how to go fast in the desert. Testing, feedback,
development and innovation were constantly
at work behind the scenes as Johnny and
his longtime technician and friend Eric Siraton
became increasingly "proactive in the develop-
ment" of their race bikes. At times, that meant
asking forgiveness rather than permission from
the factory, but the Honda team in Japan
recognized the talent at work and allowed the
"American cowboys" the rein they needed to
further their off-road development.
Johnny Campbell
and his new pride
and joy (and the
CRF450RX)!