That was the 2nd edition of the Spenco in 1985, the first edition was April 1984 won by Steve Speaks.
Brook Watts Longmont Colo USA
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>It was a long time ago, so my memory is a little fuzzy, but I'm
>pretty sure Beryl Burton rode in the 1st Spenco 500 race in November
>1985. I do know that John Howard was there. Tom Prehn won the men's
>solo division? I should remember more, since I was there (drove a
>support vehicle for the winning men's relay team) but what sticks in
>mind is that it was way dark, cold, and wet out there in the Texas
>Hill Country that night.
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>George Handy in Arlington Texas