Geoff Nickless’ Archive Images # 2: California Racing In The ’70s

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.

A three-wheeled car. They were raced.

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