Atc 4 Me

[3WW Star-CoeShow]

Greg,

While I did know changes were on the horizon, I never thought the changes would be so severe that 3 wheelers would be "outlawed". I have no idea what other racers of my era earned. I also don't wish to state actual numbers, but I will state that I earned well into 6 digits for the 1985 season. I made good money in 1984, but 85 was my best year financially. Before 1984, the earnings weren't as high, but I was still making more than I had ever earned in my life previously by a good margin. I was very fortunate to be a member of the Honda Big Red Machine, no question.

[jrush]

This is the coolest thread of all time! Havn't been able to read the entire thing yet but will soon. I've got a couple questions for Mike. Sorry if this has already been answered but have you ever thought about writing a book about your racing career? That would be great. And this isn't a 3 wheel related question but I may never get another chance to ask. What ever happened to the Yamaha Blaster you raced? I have the May 1988 3 & 4 Wheel Action with the test on it with the YFM60 nosepiece and all. One of the trickest looking quads of all time.

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jrush,

I was only able to race that machine a few times before Yamaha decided to pull the plug and stop providing ATV racing support at the end of the 1988 season. It was a shame because Yamaha REALLY pushed to see the Blaster on the track at Mickey Thompson events. I sold the quad to a young up and coming racer who lived and raced in the Oklahoma City area. I don't recall ever hearing from them or seeing the quad in any other magazine stories or race results.

The quad ended up turning out quite well. It handled great and needed only a bit more engine development before becoming equally competitive with the Honda's and Suzuki's. It was perfect for Mickey Thompson events with it's truck like looks! That was all my brothers idea. Even Ivan Stewart thought is was cool looking. I have no idea where it might be today.

[jrush]

jrush,

I was only able to race that machine a few times before Yamaha decided to pull the plug and stop providing ATV racing support at the end of the 1988 season. It was a shame because Yamaha REALLY pushed to see the Blaster on the track at Mickey Thompson events. I sold the quad to a young up and coming racer who lived and raced in the Oklahoma City area. I don't recall ever hearing from them or seeing the quad in any other magazine stories or race results.

The quad ended up turning out quite well. It handled great and needed only a bit more engine development before becoming equally competitive with the Honda's and Suzuki's. It was perfect for Mickey Thompson events with it's truck like looks! That was all my brothers idea. Even Ivan Stewart thought is was cool looking. I have no idea where it might be today.

Thank you so much Mike. Truly a unique quad.

[wheelz420]

awsome reading man , id love to race these thing but ive got the no suspenion 185s from 83 , fun to plow with though.

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wheelz420,

Us "old school" 3 wheeler racers ALL started on non-suspended trikes! We raced the heck out them and each other for many years with 0 suspension. It was a LOT of fun!

[Twilight]

wheelz420,

Us "old school" 3 wheeler racers ALL started on non-suspended trikes! We raced the heck out them and each other for many years with 0 suspension. It was a LOT of fun!

Just more proof us kids nowadays are wusses. =) hahaha

[wheelz420]

i didnt know they raced em , its fun drifting in the snow ill have to give it a shot when i go to mounds orv park here in michigan , i havent really got a chance to get it outta the back yard other then plowing , donuts with a huge plow is really fun though

[wheelz420]

sweet vids Pro Three Wheeler 250CC Class - San Jose 1985 - Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5hpqAcm6es
Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKPPX9lJIOQ part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDx4fE7yvNk

[wheelz420]

i think you took 3rd in that one. what number were you ? crazy racin man

[wheelz420]

cool rider proile from 82 http://s.com/?page_id=724

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wheelz420,

If you are referring to the San Jose race, I believe I did somehow manage a distant third place finish in that race. You can read about the entire race and pre-race issues in a story I posted earlier in this thread. You already have a great starting point with your 185s for great fun. Those wheelers are fitted with a bit of suspension that will smooth out alot of the rough stuff.
The biggest thing to remember is to simply have fun! Having the biggest and baddest isn't required to have fun.
Merry Christmas.

[Bryan Raffa]

how may Video's or movies did Honda produce.. like the sanJose vid and 3 wheels and a cloud of dust.. is there more?????? Man I hope there's more! ,,,,,I'm anxiously waiting to see the whole 3 wheelers and a cloud of dust video Tommie G .. gave mymint here on the boards!

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Bryan,

Did you see the Santa Cruz National video thats now on YouTube and here on the site? Anyone with a copy of 3 wheels and a cloud of dust should post it up as well (full version) 3 wheels and a cloud of dust is great viewing also! I don't have a copy of it. If I did, it would be posted here for all to see as well.

[Bretmd94]

Bryan,

Did you see the Santa Cruz National video thats now on YouTube and here on the site? Anyone with a copy of 3 wheels and a cloud of dust should post it up as well (full version) 3 wheels and a cloud of dust is great veiwing as well! I don't have a copy of it. If I did, it would be posted here for all to see as well.

Someone has to have these old 3 wheeler videos. It would be nice to have a section of the forums purely for video links. The Trikesylvania page moves so quickly that the great videos that have been posted get pushed back within a few days. I know I like watching through them about every 6 months, from the 80's vids to the new great videos being made by members.

It would be a nice area to locate old videos and get them transfered online, I know that would be a hit with this crowd.