1983: Kenny Roberts’ Last Stand

.By Eric JonhsonIt’s been said, since the beginning of time, that a picture is worth 1000 words.Holding true to that adage is a photograph of “King” Kenny Roberts preparing to start the final race of his illustrious Grand Prix Roadracing career. The date was Sunday, September 4, 1983, and the race, the Gran Premio di San Marino.All along the 1983 was an epic season of 500cc Grand Prix racing.