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hannah rode a works bike at the 87 mxdn, not remotely close to a stock 87. there are some photos if you can find them, showing clearly the case reed engine, which didnt make production until 1989 model year.

Yeah but take an iconic part of a track away to make a few happy? Naw, I don't think so.

The explanation(s) that are obvious and that no one wants to hear… Many of our tracks/facilities are rural…way out there on country roads with limited access; and, often, with one road in & out. Hell, even Unadilla seems like a pain in the ass to me…but, it’s worth it. Back in the day, Hollister was waaaay out there to most people…and like Unadilla…it was worth it. Leave for the race EARLY. Leave after the race…LATE. These last few years, I’ve “come and gone” from the Nat’s and quite a few SXs on my ADV (even A1/A2 can be a PITA).

Who was your grandpa?

I responded to Roller Decoasters post about being a chase driver for Jeff Ward and Micky Dymond for the race across the west bicycle race and got picked. During the 2 days before the race they shared some of the stories from "back in the day" , holy shit... lol. Big Thank You to Roller Decoaster for a week I will never forget. Along the way Tomac's and their son Eli came out to say hi and cheer them on, along with mtb legend Greg Herbold. Don't know if that counts as "In the wild" but wow what a week...

Minear read him like a book. Very impressive from such a young rider. That being said, Shimoda shouldn't be getting out smarted by a rookie. His race craft is definitely the weakest area of his skillset

What is a chainsaw blade? You mean bar and chain?

Put the chainsaw down and go back to mouth kissing your sister.

Reminds me of the country singer who’s song had the lyrics “ and the loud mouth in the corner is getting to me”. Airhorns during list race interviews is irritating as heck.

really can't.....most are likely Penn State fans as well

Yeee yeeee

I’m all for the chainsaws at the MXdN. At an AMA Pro National, not so much. I don’t know what’s more annoying, the air horns and chainsaws during a podium interview or the constant screaming of “Red Bud” by the alcoholics at every RedBud race.

Maybe destruction derby or monster jam would suit you

July 4th, 1974 Southwick Member of Team South @ North vs. South Rematch Publicity photo for Jackson's Honda in Andalusia, AL. I had just won the Alabama High School Championship for 1975 February 1974 Florida Winter AMA Amateur Day Mid-Lake Raceway in Tallahassee, FL

How awesome that must of been!😎

Ward didn't, he said he made more money in one year of Indy car than his entire MX career. Ward was the real deal in open wheel racing, second at the Indy500 is no joke.

Indeed. Don’t forget, RC had zero talent on four wheels!

Sorry to correct you G-man - The full floater did not have any moving parts on the bottom. The bottom of the shock was mounted directly to the front of the swingarm. Where the uni-trak had the bottom of the shock mounted directly to the frame. I've seen and worked on both up close, so I know the difference. The Suzuki compressed the shock from both the top and the bottom, whereas the Kawi only compressed the shock from the bell crank at the top of the shock. So there was really only one major difference in the two designs.