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[Msoli]

Yes I was wondering if anybody has information on the 1977 Daytona 200 won by Steve Baker. Looking for entry list, complete results, and photographs. Also, are there any web sites that provide any information on AMA road races held in the 1970s, especially in 1977. Any info would be great on this particular event. Future thank you for future info.

[fil2.8]

Yes I was wondering if anybody has information on the 1977 Daytona 200 won by Steve Baker. Looking for entry list, complete results, and photographs. Also, are there any web sites that provide any information on AMA road races held in the 1970s, especially in 1977. Any info would be great on this particular event. Future thank you for future info.

Well , I didn't know until now that the '77 race was run as 2 legs . The first leg was won by Steve Baker , second was Kenny Roberts , third was Takazumi Katayama , fourth Greg Hansford , with Ron Haslam 13th . The second leg did not happen due to torrential rain . Steve won 19,000 US Dollars for his win , in 55 minutes . He also won the 250 race the previous day .
All taken from ' Motorcycle Racing ' April 1977 , hope this helps

















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[philippe7]

Chek out :
http://www.jumpingja..._1976-1977_.htm and croll qown the page to 1977.
I's in Dutch of course, but the entry lists, practice times, results, photos etc....are fairly understandable, even in Dutch

[picblanc]

What great International fields used to turn out for the 200 back then, I believe the 200 is now for Supersport600cc bikes!! & only North American continent riders race it now days! :-(

[fil2.8]

What great International fields used to turn out for the 200 back then, I believe the 200 is now for Supersport600cc bikes!! & only North American continent riders race it now days! :-(

Surprised it's not covered by Eurosport 11 , then

[Coupe Kawasaki]

The whole race scene here is pretty pathetic as far as I can see...even the classic stuff is pretty lame in comparison to Europe...I could probably win a race there as there are so many classes run in one I'm not sure the Daytona series bikes are even up to supersport spec and last year they ran the Buells at 1200 cc I'm rapidly giving up watching any racing on TV particularly when the GP2 is still billed as 250cc GP by The Speed Channel aka Redneckvision...tossers


David

[picblanc]

The whole race scene here is pretty pathetic as far as I can see...even the classic stuff is pretty lame in comparison to Europe...I could probably win a race there as there are so many classes run in one I'm not sure the Daytona series bikes are even up to supersport spec and last year they ran the Buells at 1200 cc I'm rapidly giving up watching any racing on TV particularly when the GP2 is still billed as 250cc GP by The Speed Channel aka Redneckvision...tossers


David

As it happens David GP2 on the MotoGP bill IS worth watching, its turned out to be a great series/spectacle, shame MotoGP is crap.
But highly recommend watching the 2 series, great racing & 40 bikes, almost like the old days but without the cloud of blue smoke.

[picblanc]

As it happens David GP2 on the MotoGP bill IS worth watching, its turned out to be a great series/spectacle, shame MotoGP is crap.
But highly recommend watching the 2 series, great racing & 40 bikes, almost like the old days but without the cloud of blue smoke.

A tumble weed moment then!

[Coupe Kawasaki]

LC racing was better So was the 400 cup A one make series of road based 4 strokes isn't interesting to me at the top level and it doesn't belong there It's being turned into F1 type crap with the rules already...and restricts development and progress in engine tech which I find interesting, not what go 'faster bits' have been given to who by the powers when a 'chosen' team emerges and the rest get fed up. Sorry but I like some variety in my racing
Just to show I'm not anti Moto GP I liked the V5 Honda and was looking forward to some exotic motors in that and they are all boring 4s again Now a nice 6 would be good wouldn't it?



David

[fil2.8]

LC racing was better So was the 400 cup A one make series of road based 4 strokes isn't interesting to me at the top level and it doesn't belong there It's being turned into F1 type crap with the rules already...and restricts development and progress in engine tech which I find interesting, not what go 'faster bits' have been given to who by the powers when a 'chosen' team emerges and the rest get fed up. Sorry but I like some variety in my racing
Just to show I'm not anti Moto GP I liked the V5 Honda and was looking forward to some exotic motors in that and they are all boring 4s again Now a nice 6 would be good wouldn't it?



David

Exactly , Daisy , for once I agree with you

[Coupe Kawasaki]

Exactly , Daisy , for once I agree with you

Thank cod we did see some good ray sing

[fil2.8]

Thank cod we did see some good ray sing

Yes , Daisy , had time to mull it over , so you can get back on your perch , now

[mba21]

[Coupe Kawasaki]

That's a bit ruffe Phil...I'm off fishing and probably swimming with the lad as it's about 32c again....see you all later


Dai Mention

[subh]

I was going to type out the results (sources: Motorrad Weltmeisterschaft 77, Motorcycle Racing May 1977), but the Middelburg site seems to have pretty comprehensive data. Just a couple of details to add:

The winner completed the 26 laps (100.6 miles or 161.86 km) in 55 mins 24.76 secs (or 24.71 secs), for a speed of 108.52 mph or 174.16 km/h.

Motorcycle Racing gives some of the finishers in a different order: (our other source gives)
21 Lucchinelli (23)
22 McDonald (21)
23 Sayle (22)
24 Kidd
25 Rectenwald
26 McLaughlin (72)
27 Orban (26)
28 Byars (27)
29 Ferrari (28)
30 Long (29)