The experienced American road racer, “Steady Eddie” Lawson (Yamaha, No. 3), who leads the field in the world motor-cycle 500cu cm championship. He is shown heading for victory in the Spanish grand prix at Jerez last month. Behind him is Christian Sarron (Yamaha, No. 7). Lawson, a former world champion, had 105 points after the West German grand prix at Nurburgrihg, comfortably ahead of the defending world champion, Wayne Gardner (Honda), of Australia, who held second position with 85.
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Press, 17 June 1988, Page 40
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79The experienced American road racer, “Steady Eddie” Lawson (Yamaha, No. 3), who leads the field in the world motor-cycle 500cu cm championship. He is shown heading for victory in the Spanish grand prix at Jerez last month. Behind him is Christian Sarron (Yamaha, No. 7). Lawson, a former world champion, had 105 points after the West German grand prix at Nurburgrihg, comfortably ahead of the defending world champion, Wayne Gardner (Honda), of Australia, who held second position with 85. Press, 17 June 1988, Page 40
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