Dale thanks for the comment, that's cool you still have those shirts and a lot of good memories. The reason I do all thees videos is everyone can enjoy, so glad you are.Was always fun having those big races here as well.
Thanks for this video Mr Gary Bailey. I was at this race. From NC a hour away. Lake Sugar Tree races were a big deal to us amateurs who were l lucky enough to be able to race there. Always great races when we got to watch the NATIONALS there. Was also there as a teenager for the TRANS AM race in I believe 1977. What a thrill to see all the Europeans I had only read about in motocross and dirt bike magazines. Became a big David Bailey fan watching him on that track. Still have tshirt from the Trans Am and first Nationals ran there, and even a Gary Bailey's cycle barn shirt. Thanks for the memories
Gary Bailey you taught me 1981 Freedom Hills Stanton, Michigan I was on a come back mission from a near death accident I learned so much from you and David Bailey. You told me become one with your bike. Go slow get down your feel and control over your bike. Back then upto today you both have had a close place in my Heart ❤️. To come from Ohio and become sponsored again a guy who is from Ohio We already know the Ohio State Michigan rivalry to be an Ohio racer and with you and David Bailey's help I was sponsored by Team Dynamic Yamaha noticed back then my Team Mate Keith Bowen we are friends with your help I'm very Grateful for what you did for me and what you guys continue to do that's why I do what I do today bridge the gap love you both today it's always a Honor and a pleasure my friend beautiful You Guys are MY HERO'S. LOVE YOU BOTH GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS SINCERELY YOURS, Troy Stoll 👍 😊 ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Troy in 1985 I watched a Moto race in Milan Mich (next to the dragstrip) they raced MX on Friday nights in the 80s. Sometimes a very fast Ohio kid would come and race on a DMC KX80 number 999. Do you know who he is?
I got to race there in 1985. For some reason, Jonny'0 and David Bailey were both there running the 250 class, the track was super rough and they walked away from everyone. Must have been an non-National weekend. I remember doing the big double, first and only time for me. Cool to be on the track with those guys. Awesome to see this video. You wouldn't have any videos from White Oak would you?
Thank you Mr. Bailey! I never got to see many of these races back in the day, had to wait for cycle news or MXA to read about them. It is really cool to be able to watch them now.
I took a week long class at Bailey Riding school ~1990. Incredible time. My very next races I got holeshot like 5 times in a row. I didn't have a place to practice all I had learned so I never competed well. But my time at Lake Sugar Tree will always be remembered. Also got to meet David and ride a few laps on his supercross track!
Thank you for sharing this Gary. This was the first national I ever went to. I couldn't believe how fast those guys were. I raced at Sugartree several times from the late 80's to the mid 90's. It was like hallowed ground to me. It would be so awesome if this track could get back on the national circuit.
It looks like Alan King has quite the sense of humour! Before the start of the 500cc moto 2, RIck Johnson is bent over prepping his starting area, and Alan King comes up and gets right behind him....like he's gonna give him some prison style lovin'....lmao! RJ didn't look amused! 🤣
DAMN! Wish I never saw this! THE HORROR of the 1977 AMA Amateur National will AGAIN have me waking up in a cold sweat and screaming... " GET TO THE LIFE BOATS! And PUT ON YOUR LIFE PRESERVER!" I would have done better....ON MY DAD'S ROKON! The Oct event was NO PLACE for a 125! (12th over-all.....#4)
Is the track still in operation today? Would love to ride it today ! Great video 👍 every video from you is MX history , David still and always will be one of the best ever! God bless!
Thanks anyways Gary, it was cool to ride in a moto with those guys anyways, even if just an amateur event. Any idea how stock David and Johnny'O's 250's were, I'm guessing they were just practice bikes most likely, not their race bikes.
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Dale thanks for the comment, that's cool you still have those shirts and a lot of good memories. The reason I do all thees videos is everyone can enjoy, so glad you are.Was always fun having those big races here as well.
Thanks for this video Mr Gary Bailey. I was at this race. From NC a hour away. Lake Sugar Tree races were a big deal to us amateurs who were l lucky enough to be able to race there. Always great races when we got to watch the NATIONALS there. Was also there as a teenager for the TRANS AM race in I believe 1977. What a thrill to see all the Europeans I had only read about in motocross and dirt bike magazines. Became a big David Bailey fan watching him on that track. Still have tshirt from the Trans Am and first Nationals ran there, and even a Gary Bailey's cycle barn shirt. Thanks for the memories
Gary Bailey you taught me 1981 Freedom Hills Stanton, Michigan
I was on a come back mission from a near death accident I learned so much from you and David Bailey. You told me become one with your bike. Go slow get down your feel and control over your bike. Back then upto today you both have had a close place in my Heart ❤️.
To come from Ohio and become sponsored again a guy who is from Ohio
We already know the Ohio State Michigan rivalry to be an Ohio racer and with you and David Bailey's help I was sponsored by Team Dynamic Yamaha noticed back then my Team Mate
Keith Bowen we are friends with your help I'm very Grateful for what you did for me and what you guys continue to do
that's why I do what I do today bridge the gap love you both today it's always a
Honor and a pleasure my friend beautiful You Guys are MY HERO'S.
LOVE YOU BOTH GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS
SINCERELY YOURS,
Troy Stoll 👍 😊 ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Troy in 1985 I watched a Moto race in Milan Mich (next to the dragstrip) they raced MX on Friday nights in the 80s. Sometimes a very fast Ohio kid would come and race on a DMC KX80 number 999. Do you know who he is?
Track is still open GO to Lake Sugartree site and check it out.
I got to race there in 1985. For some reason, Jonny'0 and David Bailey were both there running the 250 class, the track was super rough and they walked away from everyone. Must have been an non-National weekend. I remember doing the big double, first and only time for me. Cool to be on the track with those guys. Awesome to see this video. You wouldn't have any videos from White Oak would you?
Thank you so much....i miss the 80s☺
Thank you Mr. Bailey! I never got to see many of these races back in the day, had to wait for cycle news or MXA to read about them. It is really cool to be able to watch them now.
I took a week long class at Bailey Riding school ~1990. Incredible time. My very next races I got holeshot like 5 times in a row. I didn't have a place to practice all I had learned so I never competed well. But my time at Lake Sugar Tree will always be remembered. Also got to meet David and ride a few laps on his supercross track!
Thanks for this one too Gary, watching David beat RJ on this track was awesome.
Thank you for sharing this Gary. This was the first national I ever went to. I couldn't believe how fast those guys were. I raced at Sugartree several
times from the late 80's to the mid 90's. It was like hallowed ground to me. It would be so awesome if this track could get back on the national circuit.
Great times, enjoyed watching
How good is this ! Very much appreciate your time and effort to transfer and download these awesome videos from your personal collection 👍👍
Another awesome Gary Bailey video!
It looks like Alan King has quite the sense of humour! Before the start of the 500cc moto 2, RIck Johnson is bent over prepping his starting area, and Alan King comes up and gets right behind him....like he's gonna give him some prison style lovin'....lmao! RJ didn't look amused! 🤣
Mick... Good to have the time to do this. Keep enjoying and I will keep working on them.
I was wondering if you have any footage of Bradshaw on his YZ80? If so would you mind posting.
So rad ! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Thanks for sharing Gary! I really liked that track when I raced there ,if I remember right it was 1988 national maybe.
Good to hear Larry Meiers calling the races...didn't realize how good he was at it.
What great footage Gary!👌
Gary, thanks for inspiring me to race Bultacos, I won races back in 74 and a championship at the age of 60.
Thank you for sharing! Such a treat!
This is so fucking rad I can’t get enough of it
Thank you for this Gary!
Thanks for the upload professor
What a great track 👍
DAMN! Wish I never saw this! THE HORROR of the 1977 AMA Amateur National will AGAIN have me waking up in a cold sweat and screaming... " GET TO THE LIFE BOATS! And PUT ON YOUR LIFE PRESERVER!"
I would have done better....ON MY DAD'S ROKON! The Oct event was NO PLACE for a 125! (12th over-all.....#4)
Is the track still in operation today? Would love to ride it today ! Great video 👍 every video from you is MX history , David still and always will be one of the best ever! God bless!
Very cool
Sure wish I still had some of that....:( sorry
What was the 125 honda like from this year 86
The best bike
Fairfax that was just a local race and sorry No White Oak
Thanks anyways Gary, it was cool to ride in a moto with those guys anyways, even if just an amateur event. Any idea how stock David and Johnny'O's 250's were, I'm guessing they were just practice bikes most likely, not their race bikes.
sweeeeet video
Do you have Washougal 1985? Or know someone who does? My friend john shay got a 6th overall in the 250 class
I can't believe to hear a two stroke on the pipe I have watch Utube, I miss motocross, not thumper cross
LmaO Glenn Frey sold out to a cola company for more coke even though it was Pepsi ..
49:16 :-)
Larry Maiers is talking Waaaay too much.. Jesus, i couldn't even concentrate on watching the race..
Thanks Gary very awesome footage