As an old 70's NorCal CMC/AMA motocrosser, loved this video. I wish todays motocross guys rode two-strokes and rode on the old school tracks for the full 40+2. Steve Evans was a great and knowledgeable announcer.
Back in the day where I used to race in New England, our 80cc hotshot was Tony Lorusso. That kid won everything except when New York's #1 kid would show up. His name was Scott Sheak. These two would walk away from the pack by the second lap then put on a show for anyone present. Great times.
I started racing seriously in 1989 and Carlsbad was my local track. I moved from Tulsa to San Diego in 1988 for work and to be able to race and ride all the time. I miss Carlsbad. It was a brutal test.
Voice of racing....STEVE EVANS.........he could keep you glued to the screen....just like he did...in this race. Steve Evans passed away in his sleep.......... (January 13, 1942 - November 1, 2000) was an American motorsports broadcaster with a career that spanned four decades.
To find this video brings back memories. As I raced against Buddy Antunez, Butch Switch, Joel and Jeremy Albrecht and tommy Clowers growing up in the 80'cc class when i was younger back then in the Golden State nationals. . I was there as an a 80cc intermediate at the time as I was younger than them. They were talented riders for sure. Wished my 80 expert FOX Factory buddys were there. Jimmy Clay, Todd Hicks or Chris Neil where there. Relived my Al Bundy moment watching this video. And to see ricky Johnson, Jeff Ward, Ricky Kehoe, Ron Lechien and one other pro name from the past is great relapse from the past. We raced from San Jose Wednesday then moved our way down south 4 days a week. We ended up in Carlsbad on Sunday for Golden State Nationals. Nice to hear some familiar names from the past.
Very cool watching the 80cc riders. I lived in Carlsbad while working in the Surf industry, it was after the track had closed and I had no idea it even existed. Now that I have two young sons racing Motocross up here in Canada 🇨🇦 that track looks so intense. A true test for sure as some have mentioned.
Jeff Leisk is an Aussie legend ! He was the youngest 500cc Australian champ ever. He went to the States and did the best that an Aussie had ever done until Chad Reed.. As a 11 yo addicted to MX , he was like a God to me !
Team Kawasaki Ron lechine Team Yamahas micky diamond Team Kawasaki jeff ward. . Team Honda rick Johnson. Team Yamahas brock blubber LOL ha. . Good racing. Love these old events. Good memories good times. Wish they would put these on DVD.
@@heathermajcherek8439 Thanks so much for your upload ! I lost so many of my VHS MX tapes because l lent them to so called friends, then never got them back ! 😥
Those weren't the riders national numbers those letter and numbers were only used for the Golden State Nationals in California, it was a preseason series before the Supercross and National Motocross seasons .
Democrats in California effectively banned 2 strokes. Now they want to do same with internal combustion engines and force you to drive an unreliable dangerous EV that costs 30k for a replacement battery that lasts only 60k.
As an old 70's NorCal CMC/AMA motocrosser, loved this video. I wish todays motocross guys rode two-strokes and rode on the old school tracks for the full 40+2. Steve Evans was a great and knowledgeable announcer.
Old 80s NorCal here✌️
Back in the day where I used to race in New England, our 80cc hotshot was Tony Lorusso. That kid won everything except when New York's #1 kid would show up. His name was Scott Sheak. These two would walk away from the pack by the second lap then put on a show for anyone present. Great times.
That kid later became a MLB manager!
Back in the good old days with 80,125, 250 and 500cc an event took all day.Thanks for the upload these are amazing classics!
MrSnapy1 was so fun and amazing! Great times!
I remember saddleback in the 70/80s
I started racing seriously in 1989 and Carlsbad was my local track. I moved from Tulsa to San Diego in 1988 for work and to be able to race and ride all the time. I miss Carlsbad. It was a brutal test.
Voice of racing....STEVE EVANS.........he could keep you glued to the screen....just like he did...in this race. Steve Evans passed away in his sleep.......... (January 13, 1942 - November 1, 2000) was an American motorsports broadcaster with a career that spanned four decades.
GREAT announcers..GREAT memories......these truly were the GOOD OLD DAYS.....great show ....RIP announcer Steve Evans....RIP Marty Smith
Those little R&D RM's were quick back in the day.
Thanks for posting this! I recorded this when I was a kid and probably watched it a 1000 times! Thanks again for the nostalgia!!!
Me too. Same here. Brings back good memories. Love watching these old school races. . Wish they would put these on DVD
We're can I find more of the mini racing Bradshaw not here or lusk swink kitch etc why?
Thank you for uploading this Heather!!!!!
These guys will always be the best! I love everyone of them!
To find this video brings back memories. As I raced against Buddy Antunez, Butch Switch, Joel and Jeremy Albrecht and tommy Clowers growing up in the 80'cc class when i was younger back then in the Golden State nationals. . I was there as an a 80cc intermediate at the time as I was younger than them. They were talented riders for sure. Wished my 80 expert FOX Factory buddys were there. Jimmy Clay, Todd Hicks or Chris Neil where there. Relived my Al Bundy moment watching this video. And to see ricky Johnson, Jeff Ward, Ricky Kehoe, Ron Lechien and one other pro name from the past is great relapse from the past. We raced from San Jose Wednesday then moved our way down south 4 days a week. We ended up in Carlsbad on Sunday for Golden State Nationals. Nice to hear some familiar names from the past.
Chris u used to race e street Marysville didn't u?
Yes, I raced at both Marysville tracks. I was #34a on a 80cc Yamaha Chris McCallie.
Those were the days. I raced 80s with Robbie Reynard, Jeff Dement, and Charlie Bogard.
Very cool watching the 80cc riders. I lived in Carlsbad while working in the Surf industry, it was after the track had closed and I had no idea it even existed. Now that I have two young sons racing Motocross up here in Canada 🇨🇦 that track looks so intense. A true test for sure as some have mentioned.
I had a CR 80 back in the day.
Super fast little bikes
Crazy fast..
I remember seeing this race back in the day on American Sports Calvacade. Awesome to see WB #173 racing at Carlsbad.
I remember being at ponca city and Shawn kalos showed up in a giant bus with a helicopter in the back!
Yes so did Bruce,Rick,and Kyle……
Remember Watching this on TNN
MacLean Hunter cable thanks Heather 👍🇺🇸😁
Theses announcers are the voices of the 93 Dayton supercross. With a lot of theses same guy's.
Like watching hydroplane boats in 80s on lake washington,good memories of our past.
Nothing alike.. two completely different things..
I miss 1988 !
Good words by Broc regarding arm pump.
Jeff Leisk is an Aussie legend ! He was the youngest 500cc Australian champ ever. He went to the States and did the best that an Aussie had ever done until Chad Reed.. As a 11 yo addicted to MX , he was like a God to me !
6:00 What a BARN BURNER!!!!
The gild wheels on mix bikes was great. Bring it back
80 racing was great. It was rare to see it at the time. I watched this race on the nashville network as a teenager
Rudy and Dean could make those little RM’s rip!
music to my ears
Many of these 80 riders would be on crusty demons of dirt a few years later.
mopar 1 those dvd’s were my childhood
Pretty much just one, "tommy clowers
Thanks for posting
Team Kawasaki Ron lechine
Team Yamahas micky diamond
Team Kawasaki jeff ward. . Team Honda rick Johnson. Team Yamahas brock blubber LOL ha. . Good racing. Love these old events. Good memories good times. Wish they would put these on DVD.
Back in the day when men where men & outdoor tracks were outdoor tracks!
so funny hearing names still involed in the sport today man, am i getting old!
Whatever happened to Butch Smith?
These guys were so well spoken. Not like the riders nowadays 🤦🏼♂️
I was racing 80 Jr in 1988.
Were do you find the old tapes??
They were in the family. We try to preserve mx history
@@heathermajcherek8439 Thanks so much for your upload ! I lost so many of my VHS MX tapes because l lent them to so called friends, then never got them back ! 😥
@@scottyd2262 I learned long ago not to lend tapes. What goes through the borrower’s mind?
@@dougsmuaythai I think that they are just thieves really.... Sucks aye
@@heathermajcherek8439 THANK YOU SO MUCH for this.....it is better than ANYTHING on TV these days. Thank you again....so very much. God Bless
Good 80 race. In racing "patience is a virtue"..... but I don't have the time
What’s up with the letters and numbers together? I don’t remember that!
Those weren't the riders national numbers those letter and numbers were only used for the Golden State Nationals in California, it was a preseason series before the Supercross and National Motocross seasons .
Ask Broc a question and be prepared to to be there awhile.
Where is Butch Smith today?
Is Joel Jeremy’s brother?
Yes
Democrats in California effectively banned 2 strokes. Now they want to do same with internal combustion engines and force you to drive an unreliable dangerous EV that costs 30k for a replacement battery that lasts only 60k.
16 year olds have always raced 80s lol
If only we had announcers like this now, RC is terrible
Grip was falling off 🤦🏻Then brag about Brian Lunis the mechanic.
listen to these yamahas chatter under braking
Music AHAHAHAH wtf
Crazy to see 6ft 7in, 17 yrolds on these.. now a days its 7 to 13 yr olds that are tiny as a baby that rip 80's
Tom cat clowers.. wow.. blast from the past.