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Americans know how to apreciate an old spanish Bultaco!

MEMORIES ... In 1968 I raced Flat Track as a novice in Flint, Michigan at the Dort Raceway 1/4 mile track. I had a Bultaco with a Pursang 250 mounted on a Sherpa S frame. I sucked. That said, I followed some of the best riders in the country around the track and learned a ton from them. Guys like Bart Markel (aka Black Bart) and Bill (Charlie) Chapel. While I was fearless, I was not talented as I learned early from Bart. On one occasion I was actually in 2nd during the start of the race until turn 3. That's when Bart artfully "slid" inside my turn and within inches of my left foot. Scared the crap out of me. I later found out this was just one of his ways to have fun with new riders. Bart was a factory rider for Harley Davidson and rode a Sprint on the 1/4. He was the Maestro with that bike and could make it do things others would never think of. How did he get the label "Black Bart" ? If someone was in front of him at the end of a heat, he would routinely put that sliding routine on them but instead of it being a play maneuver, he would go faster and deeper into the turn then bump their front tire with his back tire. Most recovered without falling but they got the message and also needed to wash out their leathers. He worked at AC Spark Plug, weight 140 lbs, and would fight anybody on the track at the drop of a hat. He raced the 1/4, the 1/2, and the Mile. During the 60's, he held more Grand National Championships than anyone. It's so awesome to see these guys in their 50's and 60's still riding. What's changed from then to now ? Only one thing I can see ... at the start of a heat, we had to hold our clutch hand level with our shoulder. That way nobody could jump the start. Other than that, just technology.

You cant have Beo give you a F-35 flight demonstration unless you give your kids excitement.

Don't forget the figure *8* trailer pull. K9 =]

The reason an old Bultaco is still fast is because the frame dimensions and angles were perfect for flat track. When Doug Schwerma started Champion Frames he patterned them after the Bultaco frame. I know, I was there. I worked at A&A Racing for Mr. Ray Abrams an built parts for all of the TZ750 flat trackers and many other motorcycles for Kenny Roberts, John Gennai, Rick Hocking and many more. I raced a 1973 Yamaha MX250 engine in a Champion Frame. When I tell kids we used to race 4 days a week and our longest drive was 1-1/2 hours to Lodi, they have a hard time believing me. From A&A Racing in Redwood City. Wednesday=short-track at Fremont, 20 minute drive. Friday=TT at Fremont, 20 minute drive. Saturday=TT at Hayward, 15 minute drive. Drive to Lodi after the Hayward race Saturday night, sleep in front of the track and race Lodi TT on Sunday. Worked, raced, ate and made love to my girlfriend. That was pretty much it. Oh yeah, and trying to stay out of jail hanging with Gennai, Hocking, Neil McGregor, Ray Abrams, Bill Butler etc.

Gave it a like as soon as I saw the Bull Terrier 😁

Awesome movie, sir. I got on a track for the first time last week and Im hooked. Cant wait to get back out there!

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I have REAL signatures of EVERY AMA Grand National Champion from 1940-1980 ... all on the same page of my American Racer book (by Stephen Wright). I often wonder what this is worth??? .. any guesses???

Just started doing this with AHRMA on a 1971 BSA 650 twin.

Sorry im out of the loop ive been a motocrosser most of my life but i love flat track. I raced 1 event at hannegen speedway and it changed my life

Is that brad baker?

I got some pics of my uncle in Daytona pitching it next to a 49 Ford back in the day

I grew up in the '70s in Socal. Flat Track racing and Speedway were my favorites. We used to go to the 1/2 mile track at Ascot Park in Gardena to watch the races. Also to the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa to watch Speedway. It was an epic time to be a fan!

That's a TT 500 frame for sure, but that looks more like a 650cc street bike motor on it.

Great vid and documentary! Well done. Man, I want to try that. I'm gonna see if there's a track somewhere near me in NW Arkansas.

I have never seen so many sprocket owned by 1 man in my life. This guys a legend.

Super Cool Video! Inspirational for sure.

Going to my first flat track ama race this weekend as an amateur 250cc class. This was such an exciting and emotional documentary, well done and so authentic to my local dirt tracks. Thanks for putting this together

Similar to ice racing they don’t use a front brake and just use a rear brake or no brakes and have the proper gearing with a super heavy flywheel

Wonderful film.

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Nicely done film. Enjoyed it a lot!

Watching those kids made my evening. The essence of sport, of any kind. I'm a Brit, but I have a soft spot for this side of motorcycle sport. No limits on age or level. Way to go!

Excellent video

Very cool film. Thanks for that man.

This is a film about motorcycles but more than that it is a film about passion and joy. The individual stories are compelling and relatable. The cinematography is beautiful and draws the viewer in and sparks emotion. This is aspirational and inspirational, characterized by the messaging of finding something you love and making it a lifelong pursuit. It is pretty clear that Evan found that in both motorcycles and cinematography and it inspires me.

Great film, if you want to see warriors risk their lives for virtually no money, this is the sport. But then again, it's not about the money.

Who sings the flat track song?

Never rode flat track but I'd love to give it a shot sometime.

Look-up info on Bart Markel, Jay Springsteen and Scott Parker. All from my hometown of Flint, MI. All-time greats in the sport, with Scott having the most wins in the sports (last I checked).

Wait till I tell ya... That was fecking epic 🏁🏁🏁🏁

You're film and commentary Nearly brought tears to my eyes, So honest and true. Perris raceway in southern california was a mile across weeds, I was 16, Rode my Kx to the track One-handed with a toolbox on the Tank, you should have seen the look From all the big hitters Especially when I left that night With that same toolbox and a first place trophy, Got home at 12 am at night, my brother was playing the piano After work, he heard me pull up, Walked in the door and put that trophy on top of his piano Hes smiled and kept playing. 1975, thank you!

There's a level of humanity here that inspires and humbles, these guys are the 😂 deal! Also, hats off to the filmmakers for a respectful and honest portrait, very well done!

There's nothing like the sound and the smell.

Wonderful documentary. Thanks so much nice to see people getting together like family and having fun.

Belmont on Friday night 1/4 mile flat rack, TT racing at Hayward on Saturday, Sunday scrambles at Fremont track, nothing better. Fill in the non dirt races with road racing at, Cotati Vacaville, Riverside, or my favorite, Willow Springs. Nothing like it.

As the great Romero told me, it's the best feeling to be with your friends handlebar to handlebar, sideways on the gas in the turn.

I'm 84, still love the flat track days I was in during the 60's, 70's then on to road racing, loving the speed and the thrill of it all, only thing as good is sex.

Excellent excellent excellent….. I’m 69 years old , and have been on a motorcycle since I was 10 or 11… There was a motorcycle shop next-door to my grandparents, whom I stayed with at least three or four days out of the week … it was called Harlow Griffiths motorcycle…! Harlow was a flat track racer from way back.. he worked on any motorcycles, but he’s sold almost exclusively British bikes.., Triumph,Norton, BSA, Moto Guzzi, Ducati, and he was our towns bultaco dealer… I have been lucky to hear fantastic stories, and grow up in the Midwest, where motorcycles are way of life… my father rode my mother Road and my grandfather had a motorcycle repair shop… They are definitely extension of our bodies ..! This was a fantastic down to earth video. I truly enjoyed it….! I still have three motorcycles in the garage , and I ride all three as much as I possibly can, While I still can….🎶👍🏻🙏🏻

Hell yeah

500 Yamaha single, which I owned. XS650 twin , which I always wanted but recently settled for a Royal Enfield 650. Bultaco, awesome. I wish we had this sport in Australia. I want a frame.

This is an EXCELLENT film!

I saw Mert Lawwill race at Ascot Park when I was ~12

Mr.Senn, you made a beautiful movie. Thank you.

Two racing types i love, flat track an super baggers.

2 minutes in talking about all the Kansans! Yall got me ready to buy a bike and hit Jeeps this spring!!!!!

Opening with Snyder in the Bultaco leathers. Maaan, my family has a broken past but I grew up racing flat track and watching this man. What a great soul. He may not remember me but I will never forget a 9 foot tall legend quicker than lightening!

Those bikes have to be powerful to carry the brass balls these fellas carry.