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     Liquorwhere |
King Kenny is gonna be at Indy turning laps on the old TZ750...below is a clip of his victory in 1975, but it doesn't have the famous quote attached....good watch though... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj97mObeEyw&feature =related Cypress California - Yamaha Motor Corporation takes great pride in announcing that the legendary "King" Kenny Roberts will make an historic return to the world famous "Indy Mile" on Saturday evening, August 29th during this year's event held in association with the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at the world famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The 2-time AMA Grand National Champion, and 3-time World 500cc Champion, plans to take several hot laps on the infamous Yamaha TZ-750 powered dirt tracker, as built and tuned by former 250 World Champion Kel Carruthers. The TZ-750 powered dirt tracker, thought to be unrideable by many, took a historic last lap win at the 1975 Indy mile that ultimately proved to be one of the most famous wins in American Dirt Track history. "After the race in 1975 I said they didn't pay me enough to ride that thing," said Kenny Roberts, "and this year will be no different! But it should be fun for the fans to hear that Yamaha TZ once again up against the bales." "This will truly be a memorable event for motorcycle fans the world over." said Bob Starr, General Manager of Communications for Yamaha Motor Corporation, "Kenny's accomplishments years ago formed the basis of what Yamaha's performance image is today and we are all excited to have him and this extraordinary motorcycle on the track once again." Amongst the enthusiastic spectators planning to attend this historic event will be none other than 8-time World Champion Valentino Rossi. "For sure Kenny's win at this event on the Yamaha 34 years ago was monumental" said Valentino Rossi, "and the fact that I was not born yet makes it even more exciting for me to be there this time!" | ||
| Crusty |
Terri and I have front row seats for the Mile. This is going to be so sweet! | ||
| Slaughter |
We have one of the few OTHER TZ 750 flat trackers restored right here in town... mebbe I'll go take some pics. Amazing era, that was. | ||
| Liquorwhere |
Sweet on both accounts, I love those old bikes, seeing those guys hang it out on those machines just does my heart good, Crusty you are gonna see some great racing there!! | ||
| Crusty |
Crusty you are gonna see some great racing there!! I hope so! I was at Indy in 1982 when Jay Springsteen won by half a lap over second place. I was there in 1988 when Scotty Parker drafted by Bubba Shobert to win the race then went on to win the championship. I saw Ricky Graham spank everybody there in 1993. The last time I was there for a Mile was 1996. I really like the track, and I love a good Mile. If Rossi is there watching, he's going to see some of the best racers and racing anywhere. | ||
| Liquorwhere |
For sure Crusty, I am hoping to work out the time off to go to the MotoGp, but I think that the Mile will be well sold out if not already...so there ya go. Slaughter...did you find the pics?? | ||
| Cyclonedon |
Crusty, those are some of the great names in motorcycle racing. I've seen them all race at the Peoria TT Nationals. One of my all-time favorite riders was Gary Nixon back in the 60's. Good old #9 | ||
| Slaughter |
I haven't been able to break away from the garage interior drywalling and painting. HOPE they're open in a couple hours - I'll head over with the camera. Guy there is a long-time AHRMA flat-track racer. | ||
| Rich |
 Hey Crusty, were you there when Davey Durelle(#58) had the field covered, including the greats, then his zipper broke on his suit, costing him the win? (Message edited by Rich on July 26, 2009) | ||
| Fast1075 |
I've never seen a TZ-750 dirt tracker run...but memories of the TZ stretched out on the back straight at Dayton still make the hair on my neck stand up. Go King Kenny. |
