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50 Years Ago November 9, 1967
This month's winning Cycle News Action Photo Contest was this cover shot of
Dennis Brikman sliding his BSA while honing his flat-tracking skills at Elsinore.
The photo was taken by Manuel A. Burton who pocketed a cool $10… We
covered the Pacific Southwest Championship Hare & Hound, hosted by the
Rams M.C.. Gary Conrad took the win, extending his winning streak to 17… We
covered "Little" Dave Aldana's win on a Suzuki in the 100cc Trophy Dash at
Orange County Speedway in California.
40 Years Ago November 2, 1977
Recognized as the fasted female motocrosser in the country, Sue Fish was
our cover girl 40 years ago. We featured an interview with Fish who wanted
to "beat the guys" at their own game… We had full coverage of the Trans-
AMA MX Series round from St. Peters, Missouri, where Roger DeCoster
and Bob Hannah continued their duel in the dirt. This time DeCoster came
out on top… The Tonto Arizona State Championship Enduro win went to
winner Rick Munyon… Jay Springsteen won the Camel Pro Race of
Champions in Florida.
20 Years Ago October 29, 1997
The 1998 Triumph Thunderbird Sport was caught in action on the front
page of Cycle News 20 years ago. Alan Cathcart tested it out… We covered
the WERA Grand National Final Suzuki Cup from Road Atlanta. Jason
Pridmore won the 750 and 600 classes, and Josh Hayes won the 1100
class… We featured a "Time Remembered" piece on former 500cc National
MX Champion Darrell Shultz… We tested the 1998 Suzuki RM125…
James "Jammer" Large was crowned 800cc Champion at the Devil's
Staircase AMA National Hillclimb.
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30 Years Ago November 4, 1987
We tested the 1988 Honda CR500R, which was featured in action on the
cover of Cycle News 30 years ago… We covered Dick Mann's 4
th
Annual
Vintage Dirt Bike Rally at Sand Hill Ranch in Brentwood, California… Gary
Nixon, Mert Lawwill, Bart Markel and Joe Leonard were just some of the
stars that participated… Alan Cathcart tested the Cagiva V587 Road Racer…
We showed you the latest street bikes from Suzuki, including new Katanas…
Ed Lojak won the Devil's Ridge National Hare
Scrambles in Raleigh, North Carolina.
LOOKING BACK
