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So back in the day when these things were legal, what classes were they raced on? Like how today in two wheel motocross there's 250's and 450's.(RIP 2-Strokes) Also, what machines were raced? I know the ATC 250R, the Tecate, and the Tri Z, but what else was raced? Like the conversions or the one off machines.
Please add pics if you have any because I would like to see them and a picture is worth a thousand words.
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Hello xxjessepxx
When I raced in 84,85,86 I lived in So Cal and was aware of only 2 cc classes which were 0-200 and 0-250. They had novice, intermediate and expert/pro.
The tracks for 3 wheelers in So Cal were always smooth by my standards and consisted of short track [flat oval] and TT type tracks [people today call them MX tracks, lol]which started smooth with a few turns a couple jumps and occasionally some elevation changes. They did not race them on MX tracks like Saddleback or Carlsbad due to liability and rider sniveling reasons etc, lol. The 4 wheelers were occasionally run on Carlsbad MX track, it was a nasty, rough, hard packed track.
There Were only Tecate’s and Honda’s in my 3 wheel races or the ones I saw. I rode a Tecate and a Suzuki Quad in the pro class.
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They are still legal to ride, produce, sell, and own. Just saying.Originally Posted by xxjessepxx
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What barnett468 said ! Today In here in Iowa it is called the Outlaw 3 wheeler class. At Trifke Fest there was about 5 or 6 different clases. But it is all for fun and it's all about, US AND OUR 3 WHEELERS, Ashtabula is at the end of this Month and they Have an open class and 200cc-350cc class and there is scuttlebut that they might run a 200cc class if there are enough riders to sign up! But anymore there are usually only 1 class at most race venues! Hope that helped xxjessepxx?
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Not legal to produce anymore, not since the CPSIA of 2008. Thanks the gov't for that one.They are still legal to ride, produce, sell, and own. Just saying.
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What about the people building modern day trikes? I know its not going to affect the every day man making conversions but what about people like TPC and all? I know its still only conversions but is it targeting only big companies? How does TPC and others like them get around it?
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TPC and the others get around it by removing any Vain numbers and putting a For Competition Only decal on the neck
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In general 3 Wheeler racing started gaining ground in and around 1982 and hit it's high point around '86. Most Nationals consisted of a youth class max cc 125 then you had pro and amature classes. The biggest classes were the 200cc class (mostly Honda 200x's) and the 250cc class (mainly Honda 250R's). You did have Kawasaki and Yamaha in the mix but it was mostly an all Honda show. 3 Wheeler racing at its high point was hudge. If the CPSC had not gotten involved it's crazy to think what may have been. All of the Big 4 were starting teams and sponsoring riders. My brother and I raced the Nationals several years both on ATC and Quads. I loved the ATC's the best only swiching to Quads because I had no other choice.
The last year the AMA/AATVA recognized the Three Wheeler Classes was 1988. I made the choice to run the Nationals on my Three Wheeler that final year just so I could say I stuck with them until the end. I could have very easily switched to Quads a lot earlier. Looking back I know I made the right decission.
This picture is at the Final race of the GNC Series at Loretta Lynns 1988.
* 1978 ATC 90/180 Pauter PJ1 / Springer "Team BAPP" Bike *
* 1980 ATC 110/180 "Danny's Machine Works" 3D Sprint Dune Bike *
* Nicholson 500 Race Bike *
* HPATC Yamaha RD350 "Big Moe" Trike *
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Thanks everyone for the information so far.
I still want to know:
In the atv nationals, like pro racers, what classes did they have to race in?
Thanks
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Hey Joeseph,was your bros name Judsen?
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Pink Powerwheels Barbie trike
Wamo Big Wheel with a solid trikecycle front tire
Mini bike 3hp Briggs and Stratton with cambells soup can exhaust
Schwinn stingray with coaster brakes
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1st place National Endo Championship
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In the early years you had 125/200/250/Open in the pro class. Later on you only had IIRC 200/250. (Pre Quads)
Hey POCO LOCO my brothers name is Judson.
* 1978 ATC 90/180 Pauter PJ1 / Springer "Team BAPP" Bike *
* 1980 ATC 110/180 "Danny's Machine Works" 3D Sprint Dune Bike *
* Nicholson 500 Race Bike *
* HPATC Yamaha RD350 "Big Moe" Trike *
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Their was a pee wee class down here as well for the atc70s and tri-zingers .
In the early years you had 125/200/250/Open in the pro class. Later on you only had IIRC 200/250. (Pre Quads)
Hey POCO LOCO my brothers name is Judson.
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76 ATC90/180cc Nicholson
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I remember you guys back in the day. I would read about you guys and your racing. I kinda feel like I already know ya. Ha. Good to see your still active in the sport. It will keep you young. Im turning back the clock. Getting back into racing. Im lovin it.In the early years you had 125/200/250/Open in the pro class. Later on you only had IIRC 200/250. (Pre Quads)
Hey POCO LOCO my brothers name is Judson.
Your avatar pic. Danny's machine. Was that the Danny Duncan from santee ca.?
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Pink Powerwheels Barbie trike
Wamo Big Wheel with a solid trikecycle front tire
Mini bike 3hp Briggs and Stratton with cambells soup can exhaust
Schwinn stingray with coaster brakes
1985 Crash and Burn champ
1st place National Endo Championship
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Hello xxjessepxx
Sorry, I still only know of the 2 classes I mentioned in the ATV Nationals in So Cal. They might have included a 0-125 class in other states in addition to the ones Shortline and Joseph referred to. They never had an open class anywhere.
Just curious, why are you so interested in the PRO National class only?
Hello Joseph, your last name sounds familiar, did you or your brother ever race the following in So Cal?
San Diego indoor night race during monster truck event.
Carslbad 3 wheeler or quad?
Ascot night race quad.
Corona 3 wheeler night race.
Saddleback short track or TT.
Perris annual GP.
Angel [Anaheim] Stadium night race during AMA PRO MX intermission.
LA Coliseum day race 3 wheeler only.
Do you know or ever meet Jimmie White, Chris White or Donnie Luce or Gary Denton?
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