The Conquest Gang, or so it would seem. Would you want to meet this group in a dark alley? August, 1968, just before Bale broke his back, when a flat bottom came over on top of him. Right to Left: Dwight Bale, David Campbell, and Dago. These three were friends since the 7th grade. Dave Campbell wasn't actively involved in racing Conquest. He and Bale had been in Boy Scouts together, and Dave still proudly takes credit for coining the nom de plume "Ma Bale". Check out the pack of Camel straights on the boat trailer fender, and Bale's black leather trousers, courtesy of Season of the Witch Leathers, Walnut Creek, CA. The tall guy on the left is Ron Torte, with a friend in dark glasses whose name escapes me.