Legendary racing manager Bob Hansen has passed away. Hansen led Honda to its first victory in the Daytona 200 with Dick Mann riding. Hansen was one of the best-liked people in the vintage scene in recent years, often giving talks at classic meets. He was 93. In the photo below Hansen in in the white t-shirt between bikes No. 47 and No. 11. Read more.  

Three of Kawasaki’s top hopes for the 1971 Daytona 200 line up for a photo before the race. The riders are New Zealand’s Ginger Molloy (No. 56), Ralph White (No. 47) and Canadian Yvon Du Hamel (No. 11). On the far right is Rex Beauchamp, a Harley-Davidson rider. (Courtesy DIS)