Great article on how MZ won the 1964 250cc US GP

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Great article on how MZ won the 1964 250cc US GP

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It's quite a story ... click the images to enlarge.

http://oliversmount.com/forum/viewtopic ... 1881#p2636
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Great story! Thanks for sharing.
Craig380 wrote:It's quite a story ... click the images to enlarge.

http://oliversmount.com/forum/viewtopic ... 1881#p2636
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Great story. Can you imagine modern racers doing any of that?
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Can you imagine modern racers doing any of that?
In those days, it was for love of the sport.
In these days, its for love of the money.
Two strokes, its just that simple.

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yep its all about money even santa want cash :( :wink:
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