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- "Second Turn Scramble," Steel City MX, Delmont, Pennsylvania, September 6, 1998 - Motocross competitions -- off-road motorcycle races on specially built tracks -- have been held since the early 1900s. The Steel City motocross circuit in Delmont, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh, hosted its first major event in 1988. This photo was taken there ten years later, when Doug Henry won the 250cc class victory and Robbie Reynard took the 125cc class.
- September 06, 1998
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"Second Turn Scramble," Steel City MX, Delmont, Pennsylvania, September 6, 1998
Motocross competitions -- off-road motorcycle races on specially built tracks -- have been held since the early 1900s. The Steel City motocross circuit in Delmont, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh, hosted its first major event in 1988. This photo was taken there ten years later, when Doug Henry won the 250cc class victory and Robbie Reynard took the 125cc class.
- Ryan Hughes in Mid-Air, Steel City MX, Delmont, Pennsylvania, September 6, 1998 - Ryan Hughes made his professional motocross competition debut in 1990. He earned five AMA Pro Motocross 125MX wins and six 250MX podiums over his career. Fans and competitors alike knew Hughes by his nickname, "Ryno," and he opened his Ryno Institute motocross training school in 2002. This photo is from the 1998 Steel City MX in Delmont, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh.
- September 06, 1998
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Ryan Hughes in Mid-Air, Steel City MX, Delmont, Pennsylvania, September 6, 1998
Ryan Hughes made his professional motocross competition debut in 1990. He earned five AMA Pro Motocross 125MX wins and six 250MX podiums over his career. Fans and competitors alike knew Hughes by his nickname, "Ryno," and he opened his Ryno Institute motocross training school in 2002. This photo is from the 1998 Steel City MX in Delmont, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh.
- Leather Pants, circa 1968 - Amateur racers Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder of Monroe, Michigan, competed with their custom-built motorcycle at nearby Milan Dragway in the late 1960s. The bike, named "Revolution," was powered by a 350-cubic-centimeter, straight-twin Honda engine and posted race times in the low 12-second range. Egen wore this protective pair of leather pants when racing.
- circa 1968
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Leather Pants, circa 1968
Amateur racers Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder of Monroe, Michigan, competed with their custom-built motorcycle at nearby Milan Dragway in the late 1960s. The bike, named "Revolution," was powered by a 350-cubic-centimeter, straight-twin Honda engine and posted race times in the low 12-second range. Egen wore this protective pair of leather pants when racing.
- Leather Boots, circa 1968 - Amateur racers Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder of Monroe, Michigan, competed with their custom-built motorcycle at nearby Milan Dragway in the late 1960s. The bike, named "Revolution," was powered by a 350-cubic-centimeter, straight-twin Honda engine and posted race times in the low 12-second range. Egen wore these protective leather boots when racing.
- circa 1968
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Leather Boots, circa 1968
Amateur racers Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder of Monroe, Michigan, competed with their custom-built motorcycle at nearby Milan Dragway in the late 1960s. The bike, named "Revolution," was powered by a 350-cubic-centimeter, straight-twin Honda engine and posted race times in the low 12-second range. Egen wore these protective leather boots when racing.
- "Milan Dragway" T-Shirt, circa 1968 - Amateur competitors Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder of Monroe, Michigan, raced their custom-built motorcycle "Revolution" in the late 1960s. It was powered by a 350-cubic-centimeter, straight-twin Honda engine and posted race times in the low 12-second range. This T-shirt was a souvenir of Milan Dragway, where Egen and Snyder competed. The track, about 16 miles northwest of Monroe, opened in 1964.
- circa 1968
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"Milan Dragway" T-Shirt, circa 1968
Amateur competitors Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder of Monroe, Michigan, raced their custom-built motorcycle "Revolution" in the late 1960s. It was powered by a 350-cubic-centimeter, straight-twin Honda engine and posted race times in the low 12-second range. This T-shirt was a souvenir of Milan Dragway, where Egen and Snyder competed. The track, about 16 miles northwest of Monroe, opened in 1964.
- 1961 Honda RC 161 Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle - Honda made racing headlines and motorcycle history when it introduced a four-cylinder, double-overhead-camshaft motorcycle with a six-speed transmission. RC 161 bikes took first, second, third, fourth, and fifth places in the 250cc world rankings for 1961. That stunning success launched Honda on a winning streak that lasted through the 1960s and set the design pattern for future racing motorcycles.
- 1961
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1961 Honda RC 161 Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle
Honda made racing headlines and motorcycle history when it introduced a four-cylinder, double-overhead-camshaft motorcycle with a six-speed transmission. RC 161 bikes took first, second, third, fourth, and fifth places in the 250cc world rankings for 1961. That stunning success launched Honda on a winning streak that lasted through the 1960s and set the design pattern for future racing motorcycles.
- "Milan Dragway Class Winner" Trophy, 1968 - Amateur racers Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder of Monroe, Michigan, competed with their custom-built motorcycle at Milan Dragway in the late 1960s. The bike, named "Revolution," was powered by a 350-cubic-centimeter, straight-twin Honda engine and posted race times in the low 12-second range. Egen and Snyder won several trophies at Milan, including an impressive Competition Eliminator title in fall 1968.
- September 28, 1968
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"Milan Dragway Class Winner" Trophy, 1968
Amateur racers Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder of Monroe, Michigan, competed with their custom-built motorcycle at Milan Dragway in the late 1960s. The bike, named "Revolution," was powered by a 350-cubic-centimeter, straight-twin Honda engine and posted race times in the low 12-second range. Egen and Snyder won several trophies at Milan, including an impressive Competition Eliminator title in fall 1968.
- Soichiro Honda with the 1961 Honda Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle While Visiting The Henry Ford, October 9, 1989 - The Henry Ford has hosted many famous individuals over the years. In 1989 Soichiro Honda, president of Honda Motor Company, took a tour of Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village. The institution's RC 161 Honda motorcycle -- forerunner of today's modern racing and commercial motorcycles -- was a highlight of his visit. The motorcycle-and-automobile industrialist hopped on for an impromptu photo.
- October 09, 1989
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Soichiro Honda with the 1961 Honda Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle While Visiting The Henry Ford, October 9, 1989
The Henry Ford has hosted many famous individuals over the years. In 1989 Soichiro Honda, president of Honda Motor Company, took a tour of Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village. The institution's RC 161 Honda motorcycle -- forerunner of today's modern racing and commercial motorcycles -- was a highlight of his visit. The motorcycle-and-automobile industrialist hopped on for an impromptu photo.
- Mike Hailwood Commemorative Tankard Gifted to William Mitchell, 1979 - British racer Mike Hailwood competed in both Grand Prix motorcycle events and Formula One car races. As a motorcyclist, he won 76 Grand Prix races and nine world championships. As a driver, Hailwood appeared in 50 Formula One Grand Prix events and earned two podium finishes. He also finished third at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1969.
- 1961-1979
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Mike Hailwood Commemorative Tankard Gifted to William Mitchell, 1979
British racer Mike Hailwood competed in both Grand Prix motorcycle events and Formula One car races. As a motorcyclist, he won 76 Grand Prix races and nine world championships. As a driver, Hailwood appeared in 50 Formula One Grand Prix events and earned two podium finishes. He also finished third at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1969.
- Racing Helmet Worn by Kenny Roberts, 1975 - Kenny Roberts of Modesto, California, became one of motorcycle racing's all-time greats. He was a two-time winner of the American Motorcyclist Association Grand National Championship, and the first American to win the Grand Prix motorcycle racing World Championship. This helmet, with Roberts's trademark eagle design, was used in the 1975 season.
- 1975
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Racing Helmet Worn by Kenny Roberts, 1975
Kenny Roberts of Modesto, California, became one of motorcycle racing's all-time greats. He was a two-time winner of the American Motorcyclist Association Grand National Championship, and the first American to win the Grand Prix motorcycle racing World Championship. This helmet, with Roberts's trademark eagle design, was used in the 1975 season.