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In 1978 Heikki is 33 years old and become world champion motocross for the fourth time in his career.
Winter 1977/1978. International motocross in Belgium, at Bolderberg.
Testing tires in the Winter of 1977/1978.
Testing tires in the Winter of 1977/1978.
Testing tires in the Winter of 1977/1978.
Preseason 1978.
Already on early age Heikki is learning his son Antti how to find the right balance.
Already on early age Heikki is learning his son Antti how to find the right balance.
March 12, 1978. International motocross in the Netherlands, at Sint Anthonis.
Heikki Mikkola talks with Thorleif Hansen.
Heikki Mikkola talks with Thorleif Hansen.
March 12, 1978. International motocross in the Netherlands, at Sint Anthonis.
March 12, 1978. International motocross in the Netherlands, at Sint Anthonis.
March 12, 1978. Motocross of Aces at Sint Anthonis, the Netherlands.
At this day Peter Herlings is too strong for Heikki.
Thanks to Marcel Hermans for sending this photo!
Take a look at the: Motocross der Azen - Sint Anthonis (NL) Facebook site.
At this day Peter Herlings is too strong for Heikki.
Thanks to Marcel Hermans for sending this photo!
Take a look at the: Motocross der Azen - Sint Anthonis (NL) Facebook site.
March 12, 1978. Motocross of Aces at Sint Anthonis, the Netherlands.
Peter Herlings wins the Motocross of Aces, Heikki Mikkola is second and Graham Noyce third.
Thanks to Marcel Hermans for sending this photo!
Take a look at the: Motocross der Azen - Sint Anthonis (NL) Facebook site.
Peter Herlings wins the Motocross of Aces, Heikki Mikkola is second and Graham Noyce third.
Thanks to Marcel Hermans for sending this photo!
Take a look at the: Motocross der Azen - Sint Anthonis (NL) Facebook site.
April 2, 1978. Preseason in Belgium, at Vorselaar.
One week before the start of the 1978 Grand Prix season.
One week before the start of the 1978 Grand Prix season.
April 9, 1978. Swiss 500cc Grand Prix at Payerne.
The 1978 title candidates together!! From the left to the right: Heikki Mikkola, Gerrit Wolsink, Brad Lackey and Roger De Coster.
The 1978 title candidates together!! From the left to the right: Heikki Mikkola, Gerrit Wolsink, Brad Lackey and Roger De Coster.
April 9, 1978. Swiss 500cc Grand Prix at Payerne.
Heikki is ready for the first Grand Prix of the 1978 season.
Heikki is ready for the first Grand Prix of the 1978 season.
April 9, 1978. Swiss 500cc Grand Prix at Payerne.
Start of the first moto. Brad Lacky (24) has the holeshot, on the outside followed by Heikki Mikkola (1).
Start of the first moto. Brad Lacky (24) has the holeshot, on the outside followed by Heikki Mikkola (1).
April 9, 1978. Swiss 500cc Grand Prix at Payerne.
Second moto. Again Brad Lacky (24) has the holeshot, now on the inside followed by Heikki Mikkola (1).
Second moto. Again Brad Lacky (24) has the holeshot, now on the inside followed by Heikki Mikkola (1).
April 9, 1978. Swiss 500cc Grand Prix at Payerne.
Thanks to Guy Jamar for this very nice picture.
Take a look at the Heikki Mikkola Facebook site.
Thanks to Guy Jamar for this very nice picture.
Take a look at the Heikki Mikkola Facebook site.
April 9, 1978. Swiss 500cc Grand Prix at Payerne.
Heikki wins both motos.
Heikki wins both motos.
April 9, 1978. Swiss 500cc Grand Prix at Payerne.
April 9, 1978. Swiss 500cc Grand Prix at Payerne.
Front page of the official programme from the British Grand Prix at Farleigh Castle, 01-07-1979.
Special thanks to Andy Thompson from England, for sending this picture.
Front page of the official programme from the British Grand Prix at Farleigh Castle, 01-07-1979.
Special thanks to Andy Thompson from England, for sending this picture.
April 9, 1978. Swiss 500cc Grand Prix at Payerne.
April 16, 1978. Austrian 500cc Grand Prix at Sittendorf.
Due a suddenly attack of fever, Heikki scores a third and a sixth place.
Special thanks to Harry van Hemmen for sending this picture.
Due a suddenly attack of fever, Heikki scores a third and a sixth place.
Special thanks to Harry van Hemmen for sending this picture.
April 29th, 1978. French 500cc Grand Prix at Gaillefontaine.
Free practice on Saturday, in the mud.
Thanks to Guy Jamar for this picture.
Take a look at the Heikki Mikkola Facebook site.
Free practice on Saturday, in the mud.
Thanks to Guy Jamar for this picture.
Take a look at the Heikki Mikkola Facebook site.
April 30, 1978. French 500cc Grand Prix at Gaillefontaine.
Thanks to Guy Jamar for this picture.
Take a look at the Heikki Mikkola Facebook site.
Thanks to Guy Jamar for this picture.
Take a look at the Heikki Mikkola Facebook site.
April 30, 1978. French 500cc Grand Prix at Gaillefontaine.
Graham Noyce give chase to Heikki.
Graham Noyce give chase to Heikki.
April 30, 1978. French 500cc Grand Prix at Gaillefontaine.
Graham Noyce give chase to Heikki.
Graham Noyce give chase to Heikki.
April 30, 1978. French 500cc Grand Prix at Gaillefontaine.
April 30, 1978. French 500cc Grand Prix at Gaillefontaine.
April 30, 1978. French 500cc Grand Prix at Gaillefontaine.
April 30, 1978. French 500cc Grand Prix at Gaillefontaine.
April 30, 1978. French 500cc Grand Prix at Gaillefontaine.
In the 1st moto Heikki is second, behind Brad Lackey.
The 2nd moto was won by Heikki.
Take a look also at the video of this GP
In the 1st moto Heikki is second, behind Brad Lackey.
The 2nd moto was won by Heikki.
Take a look also at the video of this GP
May 7, 1978. Danish 500cc Grand Prix at Naestved.
Again Brad Lackey (7) and Heikki (1) found each other.
Again Brad Lackey (7) and Heikki (1) found each other.
May 7, 1978. Danish 500cc Grand Prix at Naestved.
May 7, 1978. Danish 500cc Grand Prix at Naestved.
Heikki wins both motos.
Heikki wins both motos.
May 21, 1978. Finnish 500cc Grand Prix at Vantaa (Ruskeasanta).
Again a double victory at his home GP (just like in 1977).
Again a double victory at his home GP (just like in 1977).
May 21, 1978. Finnish 500cc Grand Prix at Vantaa (Ruskeasanta).
May 21, 1978. Finnish 500cc Grand Prix at Vantaa (Ruskeasanta).
May 21, 1978. Finnish 500cc Grand Prix at Vantaa (Ruskeasanta).
Mikkola and Wolsink (19) in a great battle for victory.
Mikkola and Wolsink (19) in a great battle for victory.
May 21, 1978. Finnish 500cc Grand Prix at Vantaa (Ruskeasanta).
The rear wheel of Gerrit Wolsink's Suzuki wasn't be able to resist this fast tempo.
The rear wheel of Gerrit Wolsink's Suzuki wasn't be able to resist this fast tempo.
May 21, 1978. Finnish 500cc Grand Prix at Vantaa (Ruskeasanta).
May 21, 1978. Finnish 500cc Grand Prix at Vantaa (Ruskeasanta).
Special thanks to Terry Good, for this picture.
Special thanks to Terry Good, for this picture.
May 21, 1978. Finnish 500cc Grand Prix at Vantaa (Ruskeasanta).
May 21, 1978. Finnish 500cc Grand Prix at Vantaa (Ruskeasanta).
Special thanks for this picture to Guy Jamar.
Take a look at the Heikki Mikkola Facebook site.
Special thanks for this picture to Guy Jamar.
Take a look at the Heikki Mikkola Facebook site.
May 21, 1978. Finnish 500cc Grand Prix at Vantaa (Ruskeasanta).
Heikki is congratulated by his main competitor Brad Lackey.
Heikki is congratulated by his main competitor Brad Lackey.
May 21, 1978. Finnish 500cc Grand Prix at Vantaa (Ruskeasanta).
Heikki takes the final victory with wins in both motos. Brad Lackey (left) comes second and Graham Noyce (right) comes third.
Heikki takes the final victory with wins in both motos. Brad Lackey (left) comes second and Graham Noyce (right) comes third.
May 28, 1978. Swedish 500cc Grand Prix at Västeras.
Lackey (19), Mikkola (1), Aberg (25), Svendsen (9), Noyce (10) and Malherbe (7).
Lackey (19), Mikkola (1), Aberg (25), Svendsen (9), Noyce (10) and Malherbe (7).
June 4, 1978. United States 500cc Grand Prix at Carlsbad.
A few minutes before the start of the first moto. From the left to the right: Graham Noyce, Gerrit Wolsink, Tommy Croft, Heikki Mikkola and Brad Lackey.
With special thanks to Kevin Kratz for this very nice picture.
A few minutes before the start of the first moto. From the left to the right: Graham Noyce, Gerrit Wolsink, Tommy Croft, Heikki Mikkola and Brad Lackey.
With special thanks to Kevin Kratz for this very nice picture.
June 4, 1978. United States 500cc Grand Prix at Carlsbad.
Start of the 1st moto: Hakan Andersson (8), Herbert Schmitz (9), Gerrit Wolsink (4), Danny LaPorte (21), Jaak van Velthoven (5) and Heikki (1).
Heikki has a very bad start, but will still be third!!
Start of the 1st moto: Hakan Andersson (8), Herbert Schmitz (9), Gerrit Wolsink (4), Danny LaPorte (21), Jaak van Velthoven (5) and Heikki (1).
Heikki has a very bad start, but will still be third!!
June 4, 1978. United States 500cc Grand Prix at Carlsbad.
A few seconds after the previous picture.
Herbert Schmitz (9), Gary Semics (17), Tommy Croft (15), Gerrit Wolsink (4), Graham Noyce (6), André Malherbe (7) and Heikki Mikkola (1).
With special thanks to Kevin Kratz for this very nice picture.
A few seconds after the previous picture.
Herbert Schmitz (9), Gary Semics (17), Tommy Croft (15), Gerrit Wolsink (4), Graham Noyce (6), André Malherbe (7) and Heikki Mikkola (1).
With special thanks to Kevin Kratz for this very nice picture.
June 4, 1978. United States 500cc Grand Prix at Carlsbad.
Special thanks to Jeff Grismer from the Carlsbad Raceway USA.
Special thanks to Jeff Grismer from the Carlsbad Raceway USA.
June 4, 1978. United States 500cc Grand Prix at Carlsbad.
Heikki Mikkola and Danny LaPorte (21).
With special thanks to Kevin Kratz for this very nice picture.
Heikki Mikkola and Danny LaPorte (21).
With special thanks to Kevin Kratz for this very nice picture.
June 4, 1978. United States 500cc Grand Prix at Carlsbad.
In the time between the two heats Heikki rest from the efforts of the first heat.
With special thanks to Tim Buck, to use this nice picture on my website.
In the time between the two heats Heikki rest from the efforts of the first heat.
With special thanks to Tim Buck, to use this nice picture on my website.
June 4, 1978. United States 500cc Grand Prix at Carlsbad.
The racers line up at the starting gate for the start of the second moto: Rex Staten (16), Roger DeCoster (3), Heikki Mikkola (1) and Gerrit Wolsink (4).
With special thanks to Kevin Kratz for this great picture.
The racers line up at the starting gate for the start of the second moto: Rex Staten (16), Roger DeCoster (3), Heikki Mikkola (1) and Gerrit Wolsink (4).
With special thanks to Kevin Kratz for this great picture.
June 4, 1978. United States 500cc Grand Prix at Carlsbad.
Start of the second moto. This time Heikki has a better start. With Lackey (2), Mikkola (1), Malherbe (7), Semics (17) and Schmitz (9).
With special thanks to Tim Buck, to use this great picture on my website.
Start of the second moto. This time Heikki has a better start. With Lackey (2), Mikkola (1), Malherbe (7), Semics (17) and Schmitz (9).
With special thanks to Tim Buck, to use this great picture on my website.
June 4, 1978. United States 500cc Grand Prix at Carlsbad.
Lackey (2) has the holeshot. Mikkola (1), Andersson (8) and Semics (17) are also in the front.
With special thanks to Kevin Kratz for this very nice picture.
Lackey (2) has the holeshot. Mikkola (1), Andersson (8) and Semics (17) are also in the front.
With special thanks to Kevin Kratz for this very nice picture.
June 4, 1978. United States 500cc Grand Prix at Carlsbad.
Start of the second moto.
Start of the second moto.
June 4, 1978. United States 500cc Grand Prix at Carlsbad.
A few seconds after the previous picture. Lackey is already through. Behind him follows Mikkola, Malherbe, Andersson, Semics, Schmitz, De Coster, Noyce and Wolsink.
With special thanks to Kevin Kratz for this great picture.
A few seconds after the previous picture. Lackey is already through. Behind him follows Mikkola, Malherbe, Andersson, Semics, Schmitz, De Coster, Noyce and Wolsink.
With special thanks to Kevin Kratz for this great picture.
June 4, 1978. United States 500cc Grand Prix at Carlsbad.
With special thanks to Tim Buck, to use this nice picture on my website.
With special thanks to Tim Buck, to use this nice picture on my website.
June 4, 1978. United States 500cc Grand Prix at Carlsbad.
With special thanks to Tim Buck, to use this nice picture on my website.
With special thanks to Tim Buck, to use this nice picture on my website.
June 4, 1978. United States 500cc Grand Prix at Carlsbad.
Heikki Mikkola the winner of the 1978 500cc US GP, at Carlsbad.
With special thanks to Kevin Kratz for this very nice picture.
Heikki Mikkola the winner of the 1978 500cc US GP, at Carlsbad.
With special thanks to Kevin Kratz for this very nice picture.
June 4, 1978. United States 500cc Grand Prix at Carlsbad.
With special thanks to Tim Buck, to use this nice picture on my website.
With special thanks to Tim Buck, to use this nice picture on my website.
June 4, 1978. United States 500cc Grand Prix at Carlsbad.
With special thanks to Tim Buck, to use this nice picture on my website.
With special thanks to Tim Buck, to use this nice picture on my website.
June 4, 1978. United States 500cc Grand Prix at Carlsbad.
With special thanks to Tim Buck, to use this great picture on my website.
With special thanks to Tim Buck, to use this great picture on my website.
June 4, 1978. United States 500cc Grand Prix at Carlsbad.
As usual during the 1978 season. Mikkola and Lackey in the lead. Heikki wins the second moto, in front of Lackey.
As usual during the 1978 season. Mikkola and Lackey in the lead. Heikki wins the second moto, in front of Lackey.
June 4, 1978. United States 500cc Grand Prix at Carlsbad.
June 4, 1978. United States 500cc Grand Prix at Carlsbad.
For the first time Heikki wins the US Grand Prix.
For the first time Heikki wins the US Grand Prix.
June 11, 1978. Italian 500cc Grand Prix at Gallarate.
From the left to the right; Mikkola, Malherbe, Andersson and Lackey.
From the left to the right; Mikkola, Malherbe, Andersson and Lackey.
June 11, 1978. Italian 500cc Grand Prix at Gallarate.
June 11, 1978. Italian 500cc Grand Prix at Gallarate.
June 11, 1978. Italian 500cc Grand Prix at Gallarate.
In the first moto Heikki is third, behind Lackey and De Coster. The second moto is won by Heikki.
Special thanks for this picture to Guy Jamar.
Take a look at the Heikki Mikkola Facebook site.
In the first moto Heikki is third, behind Lackey and De Coster. The second moto is won by Heikki.
Special thanks for this picture to Guy Jamar.
Take a look at the Heikki Mikkola Facebook site.
June 11, 1978. Italian 500cc Grand Prix at Gallarate.
Special thanks to Harry van Hemmen for sending this picture.
Special thanks to Harry van Hemmen for sending this picture.
June 11, 1978. Italian 500cc Grand Prix at Gallarate.
June 11, 1978. Italian 500cc Grand Prix at Gallarate.
Mikkola, De Coster and Lacky are evaluating the race.
Mikkola, De Coster and Lacky are evaluating the race.
July 2, 1978. British 500cc Grand Prix at Farleigh Castle.
July 2, 1978. British 500cc Grand Prix at Farleigh Castle.
Second heat: After a fall Heikki is in a hurry and eventually he gets a third place.
Second heat: After a fall Heikki is in a hurry and eventually he gets a third place.
July 2, 1978. British 500cc Grand Prix at Farleigh Castle.
July 2, 1978. British 500cc Grand Prix at Farleigh Castle.
July 2, 1978. British 500cc Grand Prix at Farleigh Castle.
July 2, 1978. British 500cc Grand Prix at Farleigh Castle.
First moto 1st, second moto 3rd.
First moto 1st, second moto 3rd.
July 16, 1978. International motocross in the Netherlands, at Venray.
International motocross during the 1978 season.
August 6, 1978. Belgian 500cc Grand Prix at Namur.
First moto.
First moto.
August 6, 1978. Belgian 500cc Grand Prix at Namur.
First moto - first place.
First moto - first place.
August 6, 1978. Belgian 500cc Grand Prix at Namur.
Just before the start of the second moto, there was a giant cloud-burst above the Citadel.
Just before the start of the second moto, there was a giant cloud-burst above the Citadel.
August 6, 1978. Belgian 500cc Grand Prix at Namur.
Heikki is still inspecting the circuit, while Brad Lackey returns in somber thoughts.
Heikki is still inspecting the circuit, while Brad Lackey returns in somber thoughts.
August 6, 1978. Belgian 500cc Grand Prix at Namur.
Start of the second moto.
Start of the second moto.
August 6, 1978. Belgian 500cc Grand Prix at Namur.
In spite of the mud Heikki wins the second moto as well.
In spite of the mud Heikki wins the second moto as well.
August 13, 1978. Luxembourg 500cc Grand Prix at Ettelbrück.
Heikki meets the new 500cc World Champion road-racing Kenny Roberts.
Heikki meets the new 500cc World Champion road-racing Kenny Roberts.
August 13, 1978. Luxembourg 500cc Grand Prix at Ettelbrück.
By a second and a first place Heikki become the 1978 World Champion motocross.
By a second and a first place Heikki become the 1978 World Champion motocross.
August 13, 1978. Luxembourg 500cc Grand Prix at Ettelbrück.
Heikki and Brad, the two rivals during the 1978 season.
Heikki and Brad, the two rivals during the 1978 season.
August 27, 1978. Grand Prix 500cc of the Netherlands, in Sint Anthonis.
Heikki has a good start and is in front of Gerrit Wolsink, Roger De Coster and Jaak Van Velthoven.
Thanks to Marcel Hermans for sending this photo!
Take a look at the: Motocross der Azen - Sint Anthonis (NL) Facebook site.
Heikki has a good start and is in front of Gerrit Wolsink, Roger De Coster and Jaak Van Velthoven.
Thanks to Marcel Hermans for sending this photo!
Take a look at the: Motocross der Azen - Sint Anthonis (NL) Facebook site.
August 27, 1978. Dutch 500cc Grand Prix at Sint Anthonis.
August 27, 1978. Dutch 500cc Grand Prix at Sint Anthonis.
Heikki's overall result is a 2nd place and on the podium he stand next to Gerrit Wolsink (middle) and Roger De Coster (left).
Heikki's overall result is a 2nd place and on the podium he stand next to Gerrit Wolsink (middle) and Roger De Coster (left).
August 27, 1978. Dutch 500cc Grand Prix at Sint Anthonis.
Heikki's overall result is a 2nd place and on the podium he stand next to Gerrit Wolsink (middle) and Roger De Coster (left).
Heikki's overall result is a 2nd place and on the podium he stand next to Gerrit Wolsink (middle) and Roger De Coster (left).
August 27, 1978. Dutch 500cc Grand Prix at Sint Anthonis.
Heikki's overall result is a 2nd place and on the podium he stand next to Gerrit Wolsink (middle) and Roger De Coster (left).
Heikki's overall result is a 2nd place and on the podium he stand next to Gerrit Wolsink (middle) and Roger De Coster (left).
September 3, 1978. Motocross des Nations in West-Germany, at Gaildorf.
Just after the start Bob Hannah is in front, but Heikki Mikkola is already second. Heikki wins both motos and shows who's the best 500cc rider at that moment.
Just after the start Bob Hannah is in front, but Heikki Mikkola is already second. Heikki wins both motos and shows who's the best 500cc rider at that moment.
September 3, 1978. Motocross des Nations in West-Germany, at Gaildorf.
September 3, 1978. Motocross des Nations in West-Germany, at Gaildorf.
Bob Hannah still in front, but within a few moments Heikki shall pass him to gain a unchallenged win.
Bob Hannah still in front, but within a few moments Heikki shall pass him to gain a unchallenged win.
September 3, 1978. Motocross des Nations in West-Germany, at Gaildorf.
"The Victory Machines", Bob Hannah and Heikki Mikkola.
Together at last!
Together at last!
September 3, 1978. Motocross des Nations in West-Germany, at Gaildorf.
With special thanks to Guy Jamar for sending this picture.
With special thanks to Guy Jamar for sending this picture.
A happy Heikki Mikkola, four times World Champion motocross.
The job is done!!
And now back to Finland. Time to relax by going hunting.
And now back to Finland. Time to relax by going hunting.