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Laguna Seca AMA/GP 1983
With the Laguna Seca MotoGP race just days away I thought it would be appropriate to post some photos of the track circa 1983. This was one of the most contested years with Freddie Spencer edging out Kenny Roberts by 2 points for the World Championship. The track was very fast and very dangerous. As you can see there was very little room for runoff and if you did crash there were none of the modern safety features.
Fast Freddie
![Fast Freddie: Fast Freddie Spencer at Laguna Seca Raceway riding his way to the championship in 1983 on the Honda NS500. Fast Freddie: Fast Freddie Spencer at Laguna Seca Raceway riding his way to the championship in 1983 on the Honda NS500.](http://roadcarvin.com/sites/default/files/images/cropFS_19.img_assist_custom.jpg)
Ride Report - Salinas River Road Ride
Heading out of Salinas California on Highway 68 towards Monterey you will see the sign for Reservation / River Road. Reservation Road goes north into Marina and Highway 1 and River Road heads South along the hills into the Salinas valley between the farm land and the Monetrey County wine country.
River Road is a relaxing ride for motorcycle riders of all skill levels. Normally the ride starts with cool temperatures in Salinas and will get hotter the farther south you go.
Victorian House
![Victorian "fixer": Victorian located off River Road on Foothill Road. There has been some cleanup done to this old house however it does not look like anything has been done for a couple of years. Victorian "fixer": Victorian located off River Road on Foothill Road. There has been some cleanup done to this old house however it does not look like anything has been done for a couple of years.](http://roadcarvin.com/sites/default/files/images/victorian070906.img_assist_custom.jpg)