My last race at 60+ World Vet Motocross Championships
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- Опубліковано 3 лют 2023
- My last Race - 62 yr old races at World Vet motocross Championships at Glen Helen Raceway San Bernardino California - Moto 3 of Sunday Final 60+ novice class aboard a highly modified CRF230F trailbike. Profiles of past MX champions highlighted.
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I'm a 37 yr old moto racer from Oklahoma! Much love to older dirt bike riders and racers
Thanks much Bob, that made me tear up.
I’m 63 and have had 14 bikes! Street, dirt, and enduro! I’ve had some bad car accidents in the past! Borderline disabled but still won’t quit! Looking for a 450 Honda to putter around on at the farm! I was with you all the way brother, cheering you on!!!
Don’t have to race to have fun. 👍
I have a nicer 2007 CR450F that I started racing in the Sportsman class (beginner for older riders). I'm 61 and started motocross when I was 47. When I got some new knees I'm going to enter 60+ class. Haven't raced since 2009 but watching these makes me want to join you all!
I'm 51 and racing a crf450rx still love it been riding off road most my life and racing woods and some mx..
I’m 58 and really enjoying your insight and video. At 57 I got a KDX200 and did my 1st Race at Prairie City GP. 4 getoffs, dead last. Collar Bone out of joint.
HAD a BALL!
Will do it again!!!
Keep the vids coming
Greg
Awesome.
Have you checked out Gabe’s channel at Torture Test Magazine yet? He takes his KDX200 and CRF230F to Glen Helen 24hr. race.
That’s the spirit! I ache all over, but still do it. Yep, it’s that abusive relationship!
I enjoy your race videos and like the commentary. At 57, I'm enjoying riding dirt bikes more than ever. Not in race shape yet but this gives me inspiration!
Thanks! Appreciated.
Great video, you really summed up what it's like to be into MX. I am 58, still ride and can still turn a decent lap time. I just wish I had more time and money.
Don’t we all.
I’m hoping to help people realize there are alternative ways to save money and by doing it yourself.
@@lowbuckgarage1 that's great, people need to realize the sport is much more affordable than you might think.
I'm very proud of you my brother! 61 and looking for a dirt bike over winter. I have made up my mind I am going for race again!
I’ve not been near a bike in many years but at age 69 I still dream of sitting on a starting line all psyched up along with 30 other screaming 2 strokes. It never goes away.
Great Video! Im so inspired when I watch older guys at my local track up here in Vancouver B.C. I thought I was to old to get back into moto at 50, but here I am now 53 and so stoked for the season to begin! Keep'n it safe and having a ball!!
That is awesome!
Love it! Such a genuine mini-documentary!
Thanks! More videos to come.
This was a good watch and I really appreciate your posting it! "Knife to a gunfight" is right! Great run on the 240, too! I raced Vet World's at GH in 2021 and it was truly the hardest race weekend I have ever experienced, including having raced Mammoth MX a couple of times back on the 2000's where you simply can't breathe! But enough about that, I really liked your talking about why we do it more than anything else. I ask myself that all the time. I'm 59 years old and racing in the 60+ Novice class (at Glen Helen) on Jan 7. I've raced 50+ for, you guessed it, about 10 years and never won a race. I'm both excited and nervous about it, like anytime I line up. and it should go great. But it could also not go great. The great mystery. I have nothing to prove to anyone but myself, and I will keep trying. What a sport. Thanks again, and when I hear that horn, I'm sure I'll know what to do! -Midpack Mike
GH is a fantastic track. I love it. Crashing in the soft sand is good for my old bones, keeps me young. Have fun. Thanks for watchin’👍
Great video! I really want to race the Vet Nationals. Just to say I did it. I'm 64 now and realize how difficult this race is. I've always wanted to ride the Glen Helen track. You totally inspire me by your ride. I can't believe you did it on a Honda 230 even with all the modifications. Well done! 💪🏼🏁Oh and I like the car horn...🤣
Thank you!
Great heartfelt video, I truly valued it as I raced Motocross in early '70's, thus Thank You for sharing
Me too. It’s been a lifelong sport. on and off for decades.
Currently back on! Thanks!
Really enjoyed it. You summed up my experiences as the same as yours.
Awesome. I am turn 37 on February 20th and have been out of riding and racing since 2010 and I miss it so much! I gave up as I had some issues with my diabetes and also could not afford her hurt and miss work. I know work in law enforcement and have coverage if God for bid I do get hurt. And video like this really help and make me excited to get back after it!! Thank you!!!
I’ve had a couple of 10 yr hiatuses but Keep going back to it. Good for you. But Prep that body!👍
I'm not disappointed cat, at 62 on a 2:30 that's been modified he kicked ass... my first race is in 73 on a xr75 finish second... been hooked ever since been racing Enduro,
I'm also 62,I raced pro back in the 80's,I won 2 125 Quebec provincal championships in Canada and finished 2nd and 3rd in the 250 class in 1984-85,I also did the montreal and Toronto and Vancouver supercross races,you can see a clip of the Toronto one,but you are right about the training,you have to be in shape just to ride,I can't run 8 miles in 56 minutes anymore or do 50 push ups(I do 25),my hips and knees are not that good anymore and I get numbness in my hands after 10 min,doctor says I have carpial tunnel problems,anyways I kept 1 250,and I have that bike in my basement with my trophys,I still have 5 bikes,in my house an 85 250,94 250 and 3 kx 450's an 07,10 and an 18,I still ride but don't race anymore,I hope for you that you do keep riding,its good to still have something at our than sitting around doing nothing waiting to die,I really respect people like you because you know how hard it is,and you did that race on an underpowed and poorly suspended bike! wow! My last racing season was 1997 I finished 3rd in the plus 35 vet pro class championship ,on my 94 kx 250,
You’re obviously far faster than I ever was. Sounds like you would be a viable threat in the 60+ pro class! Hope to see you there in ‘23.
Nice ride and great commentary. I haven’t raced Mx at Glen Helen but raced a couple of GP’s. After watching your video I am contemplating doing some vet Mx racing😊.
They have an awesome vet Mx track too.
Good video and very impressive on that bike. 62 myself still racing.
Just raced the same race again 2 days ago, finally inched the 230F into that elusive top 10 finish.
Video to come.
Thanks for sharing! Hope to see you at the World vet this year.
You’re welcome!
You made our generation proud.
This was friggen awesome my friend, WOW!
Thanks for watchin’ 🙂
That was AWESOME and congrats on your 11th place.
Good for you man! I fractured my L1 at Elsinore 17 yrs ago. I race Carlsbad and Saddleback many time in the 70's . Got hurt really bad in a desert race in n"86" never got hurt when I was young. But after that crash at Elsinore I swore off dirt bikes. Here I am 68 years old doctor say I need to exercise to get my good cholesterol up. So I bought a Husky 501 as a dual sport type bike, well I'm already messing with the suspension because it just doesn't work for me. This has been a humbling experience for me because I was like a class A rider, my brain is there but my body is like 50-100 behind the bike luckily I still retain a little muscle memory and that is saving my ass. My wife thinks I'm crazy witch maybe I am, but like you said "why do we do this"? Because it gets you off the coach!
Cool Video, Maybe I'll see you at Glen Helen.
Best Regards,
Karl
My return to racing after 20+ years was methodical, slow and easy. If you do return to riding hard I suggest you do the same. Have fun, take it slow. Thanks for watching.
Dude , great vid , great explanation of us old dudes still riding thanks for this ! 57 just bought a new Rmz 450 ! Had too lol
Thanks!
Keep your chin up I’m 50 n have my 1990 CR 125 I want to race busy riding again and working to get back in shape ! It’s been completely rebuilt with OEM HONDA parts from the frame up so keep ur fingers crossed
Great video. Oh boy, that horn is a dirty trick, I love it !!!
Love this video! The ungodly skills, speed, and terrain with the soothing voice over the top…aaah. Im a 69 yr old poking’ along on my first dirt bike, a nearly showroom stock, dual sport, a CRF300L, living out a wonderful life on dirt, gravel and such. I can tell it’s close to the end for me, so I’m out every day that it’s above freezing in Illinois. Anyway, glad to hear you’ve rethought that last race thing.
One more try at world vet 2023 with an even more improved CRF230 for a top ten or better. Glad you’re still riding.
Well done fella hats off to you , great vid Ill be watching some more of this chanel
Thanks!
Thanks for going to all the effort of making this video. I loved the commentary and found myself gunning for you and every position that you gained on your quest for top 10. I don't really understand why you built and raced the bike you did but I feel you will make your goal of top 10 next year. All the very best of luck and I can't wait to watch the vid.😉
Thanks. More vids to come. My old Apple just died so editing is a problem right now, but soon to be remedied. Thanks for watching.
Awesome video, I live in Australia and was meant to head over there for that race with a friend of mine who has been and done it by himself but he sadly passed away after a bad crash. Hopefully a few friends and I can get over there in the near future.
Met a few fast Aussies at the race. One of them completely smoked the novice class so they bumped him up to intermediate. We welcome you guys! Do come! 🇦🇺🇺🇸
I really enjoyed your video. Well done! I like the commentary during the race.
Thanks!
Hey, just found your channel. Loved the humble stance ohhh and that great momentum pass at 8.00 - ish. Cheers!
Thanks!
you go back because it makes you feel alive living on the edge all your cards on the table ! Cheers
I’ve always wanted to travel out west to race at Glen Helen. Thanks for posting this video. Hopefully when retire I can make it out there.
Don’t wait too long.
I’ll be there next year - Lord willing.
@@lowbuckgarage1 I live in Mississippi. That’s a long haul for me.
I don't race anymore but at 62 I still enjoy a 75mi rip in the desert w my grandkids n there friends.rock on.
Right on. ✊
Teach them well.
Great commentary. And, great job, brother. Congrats! It's so funny that people watch these videos and think it looks like you're just out cursing around on a Sunday afternoon, no problem. MX is the hardest, most physically demanding sport out there IMHO. If you are not in great shape and know what you're doing by riding every weekend, basically, you will NOT enjoy it and you WILL get hurt. You make it look super easy and it really isn't. Especially with a trail bike! Unreal!
Agreed! When I’m out of shape and haven’t ridden in years, it’s not fun for very long.
Great fun watching you.....
I enjoyed your video. I'm glad I can say that I have raced at Glen Helen twice. The vet track (don't remember the initials) and the national track (vet course). I'm 61 now and in a wheelchair. Not motocross related. I raced a YZ250 at Glen Helen, Perris, and Borona in my late 40s. You'll get the itch and race again.
I did race again last week. 2023 World Vet MX again. Videos to come.
Sorry to hear about the wheelchair, 61 is too young for that. Did you have an accident?
@@lowbuckgarage1 A nasty endo during a bicycle ride. Now I enjoy adaptive sports. I still want to play. Exercise is medicine.
@@stevedeann Yes exercise is medicine!
I used to work at a big ski area years ago, saw lots of adaptive sports people on all kinds of interesting and innovative skis, snowboards, toboggans, snow bikes, snowmobiles.
They all looked like they were having lotsa fun.
@@lowbuckgarage1I also have a UA-cam channel - Active Quad Steve Campbell. It's the end of the year. When people donate, in my name, to the Be Perfect Foundation, I'll get credit for hours at The Perfect Step gym where I work out. They specialize in spinal cord injuries.
Just turned 65 and got my new 2023 yz 450 and I hope to go until 75 God willing. Our sport keeps you young and in good shape and good overall health.
I’m jealous!
After one more try at the 2023 World vet with the 230 for a top ten, I’ll likely be switching to a 250 two stroke, for Glen Helen 2024. Probably a 2010-2015ish.
I'm back into mx at 50 just had a good one, did some ribs and a scapula but, soon as I can hold on and breathe properly I'm back out there ..there's nothing like it
have no idea how steep and scary those hills are (5:30) until ride them. the video doesn't do it justice. well done!
Clicked due to McGrath thumbnail LOL Actually really enjoyed listening to the commentary 👍
Thank you.
It was cool meeting him too!
I cannot remember the year. But it was more than 5 years ago, we were at the world vet championships at Glen Helen and there was a class 60 and over. We watch the guy go down at the top of Glen Helen Mountain, the race was over we watched him push the bike down from the top of that mountain it took a while nobody helping him, when he got down to where we were he had a Husaberg 610 he was tall and lean and he was 73 years old from Denmark that guy was badass
I had the pleasure of meeting Lars Larsen there, still racing and winning at age 80. Look up his awesomeness in Moto history!
Great job mate 👍 and great video 👌
I'm 48 just getting back into it for the first time in thirty years this is cool
I appreciate it and enjoy it now more than ever.
Thats Awesome man! Keep riding - NEVER Quit! At 58 people think im nuts! Well maybe a little but I love it!
Being a little nuts is healthy and far more interesting. 👍
Great video,I'm 67 going to try to make midohio for one last race before my health doesn't permit, keep videos coming
That’s what I keep saying exactly!
Any big vet races at Midohio?
Right on Bud !I’m 55 & got some Races Planned ,I’m gettin a 2023 50th Anniversary edition,& I’m building my 06 125,Mammoth is First on the List but a Possibility of a Marysville race in Late April or Early May,then Hopefully Daytona Next Year…I’ve done GH a few times back in Late 80s early 90s…I’ll subscribe to your Channel so Keep Racing & Posting🦾🏁
Hey thanks!
Hello , 63 years old and I ride every day, I ride a XR650L I bought when I
Was 53 I've been riding Since I was 8 , never really raced bikes except
For with my friends at tracks we mayed around
Ware I live in NOR-CAL I
Love my XR , saw this and had to comment because U made me think about racing again
I've been trying to get around to it for almost 45years or so my XR is way too much to race MX with but I've got options my XR'S pretty tricked out, but I thinking about a good XR 250 would work, I like the bike U'er riding the idea of pumping one up is what I like to do, I've got
7 dirt bikes but none race able but I do ride my XR alot in the woods
And fire roads , main thing is you're doing it and thats what counts, the comments on your
Video sound like U've inspired alot of old guys
To atleast go RIDING and thats what counts,
Because U know Y, because OLD GUYS AND
XR'S RULE.
THANKS FROM NOR-CAL.
Hey thanks! Wish I could ride everyday, I’m Lucky to ride once a week at best.
XR250R is a pretty capable bike, but like mine, needs a LOT of mods for moto.
I am uploading a video about World vet at Glen Helen 2023 in a couple days watch for it. Big surprises.
Best of luck, thanks for watchin’.
That bike would be great for deep woods single track. I built an xr 210cc high compression midrange cam engine in a 1981 kx125 frame Frankenstein bike in the mid 80s and it had awesome torque for mountain riding .
SO cool great race. Nothing like coming thru the pack making passes.
Yes, when someone holeshots and leads wire to wire, makes for pretty boring video doesn’t it.
(Though I wouldn’t mind experiencing it myself!)
I'm 77 and still riding ive racet vets glen helen over 70 hardest track in world well road mate we do it because it's addictive
77! Nice! 👍
South Dakota boy is Mike (laffe taffe) Lafferty #241. I race with him on the NDMA circuit in North Dakota. He is a class act. Holeshots are his game l. Gets us young vets everytime.
Dude is the holeshot king. I need to take lessons from him! I see he was 2nd overall in C class in that series last year. Nice guy.
Thanks for watchin!
I'm 61 racing season starts back Saturday. Wife telling me this is my last year been hearing that since I was 40
These days we need more body prep than bike prep - right?
Im 51 still race woods and still love it and do a little mx also.oh yeah on a crf450rx
I had a coworker talk me into the hi point vet nationals years ago. Entered the plus 45 and plus 50 and couldn't walk down steps for 3 days,🤣🤪
Still nursing my injured shoulder. So worth it.
I'm 60 in November ride few hours a week on my KLX450R l got road registration so l ride to dirt track in Melbourne 🇦🇺 only about 6klms away... might go in desert hattah rally next year ..when I'm 60...probably should get a motocross bike for that...
Take it slow. Like a good job, it’s all in the prep.
Love it. You must be from SoCal. Been there, although not to World vets with Dave at MX Vacations twice.
Let me know. I'm old as dirt myself. If you ever get to the East Coast, let me know. I live right behind ClubMX and I can show you around!
Shoot, you make me feel like I should go do this race once. I don't like those dudes attitudes on the line though. So what. Your at least racing out there....
Hey thanks! Yes, I grew up in SoCal and watched MX grow along with the local Martys - Smith, Moates, and Tripes. Thanks for the invite! Hope you come out and race Glen Helen with us ,it’s a blast. Thanks for watching.
Ride on always☮️🇺🇸👍💪
Great video!!!
Glad you liked it!
I'm 51 and I still ride with my dad who is 77, we agreed years ago to never plan our last ride.
Oh I hope can still ride at 77! If I’m still able I will, God willing.
After all my injuries and money spent on racing and riding, it was all worth it. Im 36 years young, riding since I was 14, I still have dreams of racing supercross. One day though, I'll get the chance to ride a real life supercross track, or maybe do King of the Motos
King of the motos?
Good job!!!
What fun!!
Who remembers "Super Hunky"? I had a Honda MT 125. Talk about slow. And heavy. Oh well, at least I got out and hit some trails.
Rick Seimens yes! He was one of the writers for Dirtbike magazine. Funny stuff - he was the best, next to Jody Wiesel.
Very cool! I'm 57.....
bravo !
I raced as a teen then abandoned it for street riding for nearly 40 years, only to snag a yz250 and get back in at 54. Now, at 56, I stare at my bike as a screensaver...anxiously waiting for the new season to get here so I can get back out there and brap it up. I think it's in the DNA...a flaw somehow? lol
Lol. Same gene here. I seem to go in and out of the sport, on and off in 10 year cycles. Thanks for watching.
Hallo to every one!! I am 62 and I had starting 3 years a go my mx carer. ...
where is next over 60 race ?
The 2023 World Vet Championships was held at Glen Helen again last weekend 11/4, 11/5/23 You missed a good one. Videos to come.
What state are you in?
Cool.
You left the guy hanging on the starting line trying to give you a fist bump
Good eye.
I was trying to shake. Awkward moment.
Luv 2 do that on my 250 2smoker, I'm only 51, it b ruff on me, but fun!!!
✊✊✊
Good deal!!
Are you going to the King of Hammers event?
Not familiar with that event, I’ve heard of it.
@@lowbuckgarage1 it's been going for a couple weeks. Awesome open desert riding
Cool
I'm racing the Winter Series in TX. Making my way to Cali. We should go riding
Congratulations for being a successful biker without crushing yourself through the years. I broke my back and had a spinal cord injury in 95 but on a Bultaco 360 El Bandido I hit something in the Hayfield it was in The Tall Grass I didn't know it was there but the Lord made me walk again and go back to work I'm a walking Miracle. But I've had my motorcycles and horses afterwards and built my log cabins. Blessed. With that said I still have paralyzed ankles. What would you recommend for a motorcycle for me I have to go secondhand I've never had a Honda I was thinking honda xr 250 with the lights. what do you think? I have to keep my feet on the ground I'm 5 ft 9 appreciate your advice. I had a Kawasaki KLR with everything and the kitchen sink even the aluminum pan years everything crash bars windshield handguards low seat it was still too tall and too heavy for Offroad. What do you think of the 07 te 450 Husqvarna? Compared to the Honda xr. I just want a trail bike low to the ground and lightweight
Glad you’re still able to ride. I feel pretty blessed that I’m able to ride at all. The CRF230 is a great bike for guys 5’9” like you and I, although I did raise my bars 1” and moved my pegs back 1” as well (much better! Video coming) Not familiar with the Husky lineup.
The CRF250F would be a good choice - a bit heavy but that 4 valve head has more power potential.
@@lowbuckgarage1 glad you're still riding to and able!I've had gobs of bikes,though years!! miss my triumphs, I also had an Osa and other Japanese dirt bikes first one was a Bridgestone in the early 70s. I just now seen the Honda 230 s on my phone!! be nice to find one second-hand reasonable! them Hondas can be expensive I need to find one around $3,000. because I love being in the woods exploring I live in southern Missouri Ozarks the bike is really all about where it can get me! the further away from society down in deep haulers logging roads ect,, that's what I see when I see a bike, it's mostly the excitement of it will get me out to see what's in this backcountry, thank you
@@markeverson5849 The CRF230F with a good exhaust system, opened up air box, and proper jetting, has gobs of low end torque for woods riding, and a bullet proof reliable motor with 6 speeds and electric start.
@@lowbuckgarage1 yes I'm starting to look at them I didn't know they existed till recently thank you so much be safe
Loved your video just found your vids and as a 58 year old ex moto x rider good on you. Love from Scotland
Scotland native Dean Wilson is one of my favorite riders in American Supercross. He rips! Thanks for watchin’ !
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@@lowbuckgarage1 yeah have a good day
i would still do it past that age
Who are you? I know know most of the GH regulars but....not sure who you are. You seem like a cool dude!
Jus’ lil’o me.
Not to be rude, but seeing no videos of your own posted, the question might be,
who are you tomthomesen?
@@lowbuckgarage1 my response typed on my phone without my reading glasses. Please excuse any grammar errors! Lol!
@@lowbuckgarage1 I don't see my first response to you. I'm a pop pop to two awesome grandkids. I raced as a local pro for many years. Started riding in 1969. Have owned 87 bikes do far. I've owned a Yamaha dealership (had a Yamaha support ride so I'm partial to the brand). I personally know many of the guys you showed in your video. I own a Civil Engineering business in Hemet but I live in Glendale AZ. I have a CRF150F so I can race with Pasha, Micheal Bierman and Bobby Tocco. I'm 60 years old. I can help you shave a few split seconds per turn to drop your lap times! Anyway. I'm in SoCal this week surveying. I'd like to meet up with you but my time is limited this trip out here. Maybe later?
@@tomthomsen11 I’m up in central California near Pismo/Paso Robles. I’m lucky to get to GlenHelen maybe twice a year. I’ll definitely be there for world vet 2023. I’ve been to Glendale AZ, it’s a great town!
@@lowbuckgarage1 my house is across the street from State Farm Stadium. I like football but having the Superbowl across the street sucked. So did Rihanna (lol). Let me know if you come out here for Supercross. I'll get you lunch of your choice! Keep pumping out those videos. I sure do like them!
Was this a time +1 race?
Good question, not sure, I think it was. I Think they were trying to figure it out. First year for them running a three Moto format.
@@lowbuckgarage1 I live close to that track. Lemme know when you go this year so I can be at that last corner to catch you
@@motovlogremix Will do!
I’m 50 and you said I do my own VIDEO TAPING 😅😅 old man some have fun!!
Oops! Dated myself didn’t I.
Video RECORDING from now on! 😁
Wow built 230 that’s different
I thought the video was great and I think your accident was you unfortunately. Still a great race. My concern there was I don’t see flag men so it made me very nervous when you hit the hills. I think there could be a bad crash without some flags
Addicted to adrenaline and flying that’s the only way
What happened is called fatigue
Agreed 🎯
I'm 78 and in two years I'm going to kick Lars Larsons butt!😂
I had the pleasure of meeting him there last time. I’ll look forward to seeing you two battle it out. He’s still pretty fast.
He's my hero!
80+ and still giving it hell.
I rode those Glenhelen hills in the 60s on my Triumph Cub.😊