Slick as Can Be.
| Autor: | Gingerelli, Dain |
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| Zdroj: | Motorcycle Classics; Sep/Oct2024, Vol. 20 Issue 1, p72-72, 1p |
| Abstrakt: | The article examines the significant improvements in motorcycle tire technology by the mid-1970s, highlighting the role of companies like Dunlop and Goodyear in developing slick tires for racing. It details the tire testing conducted by Goodyear and Yamaha rider Kenny Roberts before the 1975 Daytona 200, and how these innovations affected race outcomes, with a focus on Roberts' record-setting performance and Gene Romero's eventual victory. |
| Databáze: | Complementary Index |
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