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competitor, he took part in both days of
motocross on the deceptively tight track laid
out in a large, grassy field just east of the
Moto Armory Hangar, which served as the
focal point for all off-road competition.
Disappointed with his riding on Saturday,
Howell entered Sunday's two motos for
Evolution 3 (linkage rear suspension, drum
brakes, liquid-cooled, no power-valves
except 1982-'84 YZs) Masters 60+ deter-
mined to put his beautifully prepared 1981
YZ465 in front.
However, perennial winner Bob Bean—a
former ISDE rider as well—did all he could
to prevent that and led the deciding second
moto until the flat tire on his 1982 CR250R
finally got loose enough to make it impos-
sible to hold Howell off any longer.
"He rode the wheels off that bike with a
flat," Howell said. "I've got to give him credit;
he rode really well."
The Californian went home happy and—
naturally—had a very positive outlook on the
entire weekend, which was up in the air until
a couple weeks before due to work commit-
ments among the friends who'd be driving
a motorhome with his bikes. Howell noted,
"It's something I've been wanting to do for a
long time because I enjoy the vintage stuff."
He added, "I can't believe this place!
