Laconia, New Hampshire -a record breaking crowd of an estimated 22,000 saw records broken in almost every event at this year's National Motorcycle races at Belknap recreation area...
...In winning the main event, the 100 Mile National Championship, Dick Mann, BSA rider from El Sobrante, California smashed Brad Andres' record of last year as he crossed the finish line in 1 hour, 42 minutes and 1.94 seconds, averaging 58.80 mph.
Photo caption top left: A breathtaking view of the Laconia course from the top of the ski jump. The downhill run can be seen through trees with the hairpin corner at left.
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