My last race at 60+ World Vet Motocross Championships 

I'm a 37 yr old moto racer from Oklahoma! Much love to older dirt bike riders and racers

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.

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!!!

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 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!

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

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

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.

You made our generation proud.

you go back because it makes you feel alive living on the edge all your cards on the table ! Cheers

Love it! Such a genuine mini-documentary!

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!!

Really enjoyed it. You summed up my experiences as the same as yours.

Great heartfelt video, I truly valued it as I raced Motocross in early '70's, thus Thank You for sharing

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'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,

Great video. Oh boy, that horn is a dirty trick, I love it !!!

This was friggen awesome my friend, WOW!

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...🤣

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,

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

Good video and very impressive on that bike. 62 myself still racing.

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😊.

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.

have no idea how steep and scary those hills are (5:30) until ride them. the video doesn't do it justice. well done!

I'm 48 just getting back into it for the first time in thirty years this is cool

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

Clicked due to McGrath thumbnail LOL Actually really enjoyed listening to the commentary 👍

That was AWESOME and congrats on your 11th place.

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

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

Hey, just found your channel. Loved the humble stance ohhh and that great momentum pass at 8.00 - ish. Cheers!

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SO cool great race. Nothing like coming thru the pack making passes.

Dude , great vid , great explanation of us old dudes still riding thanks for this ! 57 just bought a new Rmz 450 ! Had too lol

Great job mate 👍 and great video 👌

Thats Awesome man! Keep riding - NEVER Quit! At 58 people think im nuts! Well maybe a little but I love it!

I'm 61 racing season starts back Saturday. Wife telling me this is my last year been hearing that since I was 40

Im 51 still race woods and still love it and do a little mx also.oh yeah on a crf450rx

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.

Thanks for sharing! Hope to see you at the World vet this year.

Well done fella hats off to you , great vid Ill be watching some more of this chanel

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,🤣🤪

Great video,I'm 67 going to try to make midohio for one last race before my health doesn't permit, keep videos coming

I really enjoyed your video. Well done! I like the commentary during the race.

Great fun watching you.....

I'm 51 and I still ride with my dad who is 77, we agreed years ago to never plan our last ride.

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.😉

What fun!!

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.

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 .

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....

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...

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.

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🦾🏁

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

Ride on always☮️🇺🇸👍💪

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

bravo !

Great video!!!

Good job!!!

Loved your video just found your vids and as a 58 year old ex moto x rider good on you. Love from Scotland

You left the guy hanging on the starting line trying to give you a fist bump

Good deal!!

i would still do it past that age

Very cool! I'm 57.....

Wow built 230 that’s different

Cool.

Luv 2 do that on my 250 2smoker, I'm only 51, it b ruff on me, but fun!!!

I’m 50 and you said I do my own VIDEO TAPING 😅😅 old man some have fun!!

Addicted to adrenaline and flying that’s the only way

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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

Hallo to every one!! I am 62 and I had starting 3 years a go my mx carer. ... where is next over 60 race ?

Cool

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

What happened is called fatigue

Are you going to the King of Hammers event?

Who are you? I know know most of the GH regulars but....not sure who you are. You seem like a cool dude!

I'm 78 and in two years I'm going to kick Lars Larsons butt!😂

Was this a time +1 race?