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Motocross racing pits man and machine against a jump-filled twisting dirt race course and 10 to 40 other riders. The first one to the checkered flag wins. In recent years, interest in the history of motocross has led restorers, collectors, and enthusiasts to resuscitate motocross racing machines back to their original condition. In Motocross Racers, 30 significant examples of restored race bikes are profiled with stunning color photography and detailed information about the machine's race pedigree and historical significance. Author Ray Ryan, editor of VMX magazine and one of the world's vintage motocross experts, collected photographs of perfectly restored historic motocross models. The book includes: * Rickman Metisse * 1969 Hodaka Super Rat * 1975 Husky Mikkola Replica * Twin-port CZs of the 1960s * 1973 Honda CR250 * 1981 Maico MC490 * Brad Lackey's 1978 Honda RC450 * Mike Bell's 1980 Yamaha OW40 * Johnny O'Mara's 1980 Mugen 125W1 * Jeff Ward's 1985 SR250 and 1992 KX250 With Iavish photography of rare machines and in-depth information from an expert on the subject, Motocross Racers is a unique look at one of America's fastest-growing motorsports.Ryan, Ray is the author of 'Motocross Racers 30 Years of Legendary Dirt Bikes' with ISBN 9780760312391 and ISBN 0760312397.
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