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Tom Webb
by: Tom Webb
BLAST FROM THE PAST Photo by Mark Kiel Kent Howerton came into the spotlight in 1973 when he raced just a few AMA Nationals in his rookie kickoff. The Texan finished in with a 4th at the Lake Whitney 250 National (CZ mounted) and then a 5th overall in the Open class at Houston. In 1974, Husqvarna mounted Howerton won his first 250 AMA National in New Orleans and finished 6th overall in the 250 Motocross Championship. Howerton signed his first factory contract with Husqvarna in 1975 for $8,000. He finished second behind Tony DiStefano in the 250cc championship, and was 5th in the ...
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BLAST FROM THE PAST Photo by Mark Kiel Kent Howerton came into the spotlight in 1973 when he raced just a few AMA Nationals in his rookie kickoff. The Texan finished in with a 4th at the Lake Whitney 250 National (CZ mounted) and then a 5th overall in the Open class at Houston. In 1974, Husqvarna mounted Howerton won his first 250 AMA National in New Orleans and finished 6th overall in the 250 Motocross Championship. Howerton signed his first factory contract with Husqvarna in 1975 for $8,000. He finished second behind Tony DiStefano in the 250cc championship, and was 5th in the ...
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