Geoff Nickless’ Archive Images # 2: California Racing In The ’70s
By Dean Adams SuperbikePlanet Editor
Thursday, January 24, 2019
The legend. David Aldana in his “Bones” leathers.
The TZ750s of Christian Sarron & Steve Baker Laguna Seca, 1978. Baker was the first American world champion.
Johnny Cecotto, Christian Sarron & Patrick Pons (R.I.P. 1980), Laguna Seca, 1978. Cecotto went on to race cars and infamously was taken out by Michael Schumacher in a championship race.
“Kenny Roberts Racing Frames”. San Jose 1977.
Turns 7 & 8, Laguna Seca, 1975
Bump start: San Jose Mile. 1977. Roberts on the 650.
Again, the most influential man in King Kenny Roberts’ career–Bud Aksland. San Jose Mile, 1977.