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Watching On Any Sunday last night, I was paying more attention this time then I did years ago when I bought the movie. Then I
was more into the multiple style helmets in the same race, duct tape and "safety" gear by the riders then the Malcolm Smith's career. I didn't follow him too much as he was before my time , but with success in the ISDE, Baja Races, trials etc, it seemed like he was exceptional in multiple disciplines, even his first Widow Maker Hill Climb on board a stock Husky . Dude looks like he always had fun and what would you call him ? By the way, the equipment still floors me.
was more into the multiple style helmets in the same race, duct tape and "safety" gear by the riders then the Malcolm Smith's career. I didn't follow him too much as he was before my time , but with success in the ISDE, Baja Races, trials etc, it seemed like he was exceptional in multiple disciplines, even his first Widow Maker Hill Climb on board a stock Husky . Dude looks like he always had fun and what would you call him ? By the way, the equipment still floors me.
of moto enthusiasm you'd expect from a 20 something.
Shot some stuff of him for Dirt Rider last year. Here's an outtake. Candid while they
were doing some interview stuff with him. He has stories for DAYS!
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I became an even bigger fan when I loaded his bike and gear one time and discovered the bonus fiberglass plate built into one of them...a guard installed after a badly broken leg.
..but if we are talking about the GOAT, and guys from that era in general, I don't know...It's hard for me to forget about Torsten Hallman, or even Dick Mann for that matter. All three of them were incredible and helped shape off-road riding/racing in this country.
LEGEND
Bad....Mother.....Fucker!
Always will be.
I'm a 35yr riding vet in the sport of MX.....and Malcolm makes me feel like a first day noob to this sport as far as what he's accomplished. Like I said.....BFD!
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