American Motorcyclist June 2021

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The First Supercross A wild look back at the 1972 Superbowl of Motocross — conceived by promoter Mike Goodwin, held in the legendary LA Coliseum and won by 16-year-old Marty Tripes — through the lens of 17-year-old high-school student, photographer and racer Greg Owen By Mitch Boehm

They’re off! Torsten Hallman grabs the holeshot, with Brad Lackey (7), Bob Grossi (6), John Desoto (hidden) and moto winner Arne Kring (21) close behind.

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