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Motocross, he seldom lived up to his potential. He returned to race in 1977 for the ill-fated
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racing team in 1975 but, was discouraged by the results and decided to take a year off to enjoy life. He had developed a reputation for his lackadaisical work ethic, as well as a reputation for not getting along with his teammates. In the first four years of his professional motocross career, Tripes
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250cc national championship. He successfully defended his Super Bowl of
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