The 'dirt riding' referred to concerning the American riders, was what we call flat-track racing here in the U.S. The top class was contested on 750cc machines. So these guys learned to power slide extremely powerful motorcycles on bumpy, inconsistent dirt surfaces ringed by walls 'cushioned' with hay bales. On the typical one-mile oval track, cornering speeds were around 100 MPH. Mistakes led to devastating crashes, so the riders who survived and won in that form of racing were truly special. Led by Kenny Roberts, those were the American riders who revolutionized GP racing.
Freddie Spence had a strange career, was wining consistently all the way up to 1985, then dropped off so drastically, I know some injury was part of the cause, but something else also prevented him from ever being even close to where he was.
i remember watching lawson and spencer at sir in seattle riding those big pi superbikes lawson on a kawi and spencer on a honda wobbling in front of the stands right up against the cement wall.........they have had some great battles two of the best....
Freddie Spencer is totally underrated when conversation turns to 'best of the best'. Rossi gets nominated because of longevity, Stoner gets mentioned because of sheer pace and natural ability, but Freddie Spencer was a perfect combination of both. A natural.
Spencer and Lawson were some of the first riders to pay attention to what they did off the track. Sleep, Diet, Exercise, Women. It gave them an edge over the others by giving them better focus and endurance.
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I was lucky enough to watch this race live, bring back fond memories. I loved this circuit, but it was bumpy as hell.
The 'dirt riding' referred to concerning the American riders, was what we call flat-track racing here in the U.S. The top class was contested on 750cc machines. So these guys learned to power slide extremely powerful motorcycles on bumpy, inconsistent dirt surfaces ringed by walls 'cushioned' with hay bales. On the typical one-mile oval track, cornering speeds were around 100 MPH. Mistakes led to devastating crashes, so the riders who survived and won in that form of racing were truly special. Led by Kenny Roberts, those were the American riders who revolutionized GP racing.
World Of Sport... Dickie Davies is almost as big a legend as the riders in the UK lol
Great upload. Brings back great memories. I wish there was an American in Moto GP today. The U.S. ruled in the 80s.
Its been nearly 50 yrs since a pom even looked decent on a motorcycle let alone win a race 500cc or MotoGP 😂😂😂🇭🇲🇭🇲
This is GOLD 🔥
Freddie Spence had a strange career, was wining consistently all the way up to 1985, then dropped off so drastically, I know some injury was part of the cause, but something else also prevented him from ever being even close to where he was.
i remember watching lawson and spencer at sir in seattle riding those big pi superbikes lawson on a kawi and spencer on a honda wobbling in front of the stands right up against the cement wall.........they have had some great battles two of the best....
Clash of the Titans. Freddie gave it absolutely everything and Lawson had him covered. Eddie did not make one mistake, Freddie did and it was over.
Geez. Terrible condition of the track. Bumps in breaking, corners. Well done guys.
Freddie Spencer is totally underrated when conversation turns to 'best of the best'. Rossi gets nominated because of longevity, Stoner gets mentioned because of sheer pace and natural ability, but Freddie Spencer was a perfect combination of both. A natural.
I saw it on Tv , being 18 years old...and the next race, 5 may, jarama, was my first GP in situ.
Thanks for the great video 👍. I really love the 2 stroke machines. The 1980's and 90's are definitely are definitely my favorite racing decades.
前年チャンピオンのLAWSONが初めてSPENCERと直接対決したレースですねｗ
Thank you, enjoyed that.
Spencer and Lawson were some of the first riders to pay attention to what they did off the track. Sleep, Diet, Exercise, Women. It gave them an edge over the others by giving them better focus and endurance.
What a spectacular race!
Sensacional 👍👍👍
TQ for the video ✅✌🏻😊
awesome