As a kid I would watch the 85 USGP over and over and only remember the highlight of Bailey crashing on the downhill. It was great to see this and I'm blown by how fast a young Ricky Johnson was compared to Glover and Bailey. Team Yamaha riders earned everything they got being up against works Hondas on the YZ 490.
I can’t believe it’s been 40 years. I saw this race live right after graduating high school in 84. I saw every race live from 1980 to 1986. A bit of the old track still sits there buried below an industrial park.
I forgot how stylish Glover was; he and Bailey looked so trick in that white JT gear, especially Bailey with those white boots👍. And David’s speed was amazing, it’s even obvious on video. Interesting race; Bailey and Omara dominating moto 1, the teammates and training buddies on those trick works Honda 500’s; Glover and Johnson dominating moto 2, teammates and training buddies, locals, on their archaic aircooled Yamaha’s. If Bailey wouldn’t have broken his bike in moto 1 and crashed going super sonic speed in moto 2, he would’ve smoked every one👍. The clear distinction in riding styles between Malherbe (representing the Euros) and Glover, Bailey, O’Mara, Johnson (US).... Euros-elbows down, riding on the seat; Americans-crouched, attack position, elbows up, standing up. It was a truly pivotal moment in the sport. The best era of the sport in my opinion.
Robert Rishel you can pick out every rider back then from their gear they wore. Agree Bailey just flat out flying! Especially Moto 2. But Carlsbad had a way of reaching up and grabbing you if you made a bad line choice.
Those Honda were so advanced too all other bikes. Yet Glover beat Bailey. Honda poured $$$ millions into there budgets. Those bikes would be competitive today 1/3 century Later.
Qué maravilla de sonido de las bicicletas de 500 de dos golpes . Los que tenemos más de 55 años echamos mucho de menos esos ciclistas esas bicicletas .esas carreras de super Hombres y esos trajes de ciclistas y los circuitos no eran como los de hoy .ni las motos.eso eran cabras locas.aguantar esas bestias.🐏👍👏
I was there! Thanks for posting, brought back a lot of great memories. One race that day a riders seat got ripped off and he finished the race anyway. During one of the breaks a guy did a 'wheelie' around the entire track. Still have the race program and t-shirt from the event.
The cool thing about Carlsbad is that the track never really changed and as an amateur, we could race the exact same track as these guys all year round.
Magoo's win was '82. I was there with my 3 brothers at the bottom of the freeway at the left turn before going up again. I had flown in from Atlanta for the race and we had a big cooler and a massive American flag. In the 2nd moto, Chandler dropped his bike in front of us and had a hard time getting it started. But of course he did, and motored on for the overall. Malherbe broke his leg. Lacky had a black Arai helmet with flames. It was indeed epic. If memory serves, Glover won the 250 support race (a National?). Anyway, the glory days of motocross and I am thankful that I was there to see it.
After that race Yamaha of Japan said "forget about works bikes, we are going to keep our money of the costs of that bikes in the bank". Great race, thank's Gary
In the early 1980's I was an amateur weekend racer at Carlsbad and used a stopwatch to time the various classes of bikes and talent. The 250 bikes, regardless of class, were always the fastest. Slightly behind them were the 125s. Way back were the open class bikes which were apparently just too powerful to fit the track well. After I switched from my 1981 YZ 465 to a Honda 250 in the Vet class, I went from getting lapped to being in the top three if I didn't crash out.
After the European bike companies gave up back then, Honda has generally been the company with the most money to spend on motocross. They pay racers the most, so it is where the best want to go to cash in on their talents. The reason Broc Glover and Rick Johnson typically did well at Carlsbad is it was their "home" track, not far from El Cajon.
Estoy viendo el video en el minuto .22:24. O Me parece Ami . O Bayley. Tiene el freno delantero roto se ve la tubería blanca muy por encima del manillar🤔🤦
Me llamó la atención, asi que observando con calma y deteniendo el video se aprecia normal, sobre todo cuando la suspención comprime totalmente el flexible de freno se ve muy por encima del manillar con movimientos violentos, ayudado tambien por la dureza del terreno. Pero la cañería yo la veo en su lugar. Saludos!!🖐🙂 It caught my attention, so looking calmly and stopping the video it looks normal, especially when the suspension fully compresses the brake hose, it is seen well above the handlebar with violent movements, also helped by the hardness of the terrain. But I see the pipe instead. Cheers
@@douglaswilliamsnazarmunoz1220 Muchas Gracias Amigo Douglas Williams. Con las carreras de Motocross.y la Música .pienso que los mejores años fueron . entre los 75. Y los 90. lo ropa de los ciclistas de antes era bonita .vale ahora se mira más por la seguridad. tengo 60 años .y soy de la vieja escuela he tenido motos de Cross y trial 👍 y todavía tengo una gas gas de trial y me divierto. UN FURTE ABRAZO AMIGO👍👍👏🇪🇸🇺🇲
It looked like both riders stepped down their paces. Glover would win overall with a second place also. That's probably why David made the mental mistake and crashed.
Es ist einfach grauenhaft was für Persönlichkeiten ja selbst darstellungs Bedürfnis wir versuchen zu befriedigen oder sogar noch dafür bezahlt werden es ist vollkommen abstoßend und ich bedauere der so etwas als Werbung benutzt wird selbst wenn die Person die sich dort darstellt eigentlich nichts dafür kann ein einen guten Abend einen guten Tag einen guten Morgen und was sonst noch alles dazu gehört und passt auf eure Zähne auf
As a kid I would watch the 85 USGP over and over and only remember the highlight of Bailey crashing on the downhill. It was great to see this and I'm blown by how fast a young Ricky Johnson was compared to Glover and Bailey. Team Yamaha riders earned everything they got being up against works Hondas on the YZ 490.
Brutal course! Rode that back in 81 with the Suzuki school of motocross and it brings back great memories. David Bailey!! Whada smooth, strong rider!!
I can’t believe it’s been 40 years. I saw this race live right after graduating high school in 84. I saw every race live from 1980 to 1986. A bit of the old track still sits there buried below an industrial park.
I forgot how stylish Glover was; he and Bailey looked so trick in that white JT gear, especially Bailey with those white boots👍. And David’s speed was amazing, it’s even obvious on video. Interesting race; Bailey and Omara dominating moto 1, the teammates and training buddies on those trick works Honda 500’s; Glover and Johnson dominating moto 2, teammates and training buddies, locals, on their archaic aircooled Yamaha’s. If Bailey wouldn’t have broken his bike in moto 1 and crashed going super sonic speed in moto 2, he would’ve smoked every one👍. The clear distinction in riding styles between Malherbe (representing the Euros) and Glover, Bailey, O’Mara, Johnson (US).... Euros-elbows down, riding on the seat; Americans-crouched, attack position, elbows up, standing up. It was a truly pivotal moment in the sport. The best era of the sport in my opinion.
Robert Rishel you can pick out every rider back then from their gear they wore. Agree Bailey just flat out flying! Especially Moto 2. But Carlsbad had a way of reaching up and grabbing you if you made a bad line choice.
Those Honda were so advanced too all other bikes. Yet Glover beat Bailey. Honda poured $$$ millions into there budgets. Those bikes would be competitive today 1/3 century Later.
lmtada and in 1985 Bailey beat Glover😁
Both very fast and determined to win.
@@lmtada Glover only beat Bailey because he broke a spoke and had a rare crash in the 2nd moto.
@@dougcoleburn1579 falling in the first corner and pushing too hard did Glover in.
Epic! Back when racing was "really" racing.
Qué maravilla de sonido de las bicicletas de 500 de dos golpes . Los que tenemos más de 55 años echamos mucho de menos esos ciclistas esas bicicletas .esas carreras de super Hombres y esos trajes de ciclistas y los circuitos no eran como los de hoy .ni las motos.eso eran cabras locas.aguantar esas bestias.🐏👍👏
I went there as a kid in high school. I just remember a huge crowd and it being hotter than hell every year.
I was there! Thanks for posting, brought back a lot of great memories. One race that day a riders seat got ripped off and he finished the race anyway. During one of the breaks a guy did a 'wheelie' around the entire track. Still have the race program and t-shirt from the event.
I love how spectators lined the edge of the track, now were 15 feet away behind a chain link fence.
Thank you 👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸
One more
Memory I can share of childhood with my two-year-old son 😁
When racing was worth watching and following.
Thank you for sharing Gary, simply awesome:)
The cool thing about Carlsbad is that the track never really changed and as an amateur, we could race the exact same track as these guys all year round.
I raced there as a weekend amateur and it was a real sense of pride that we got to run the same track as the world champions.
Best track ever! Destroyed🙁 Some locals say if the wind is just right at night you can hear a big bore tearing it up! Maybe Magoo?
Doug Coleburn it would have to be Magoo, he was a cool cat I miss him big time.
Magoo's win was '82. I was there with my 3 brothers at the bottom of the freeway at the left turn before going up again. I had flown in from Atlanta for the race and we had a big cooler and a massive American flag. In the 2nd moto, Chandler dropped his bike in front of us and had a hard time getting it started. But of course he did, and motored on for the overall. Malherbe broke his leg. Lacky had a black Arai helmet with flames. It was indeed epic. If memory serves, Glover won the 250 support race (a National?). Anyway, the glory days of motocross and I am thankful that I was there to see it.
Then you have never been to Unadilla...
@@78Yamaha750 I’ve been…
After that race Yamaha of Japan said "forget about works bikes, we are going to keep our money of the costs of that bikes in the bank". Great race, thank's Gary
I can feel my hands going numb just watching Broc ride that vibrating 490!
@@dougcoleburn1579absolutely a real air hammer 👍🇦🇺
Wonderful stuff. Thanks Gary!
I moved to Carlsbad in 2001 and every weekend evening/night would hear the roar....only 3 / 4 miles as the crow flies from the speedway
I was there watching it. Historic now.
Awesome footage..
Well I have done that.....Many time in the late 60s..... So much FUN!!!!
I here a 4 stroke in that mix somewhere, I bet it actually hooked up good on that hardpack adobe
You're right i heard it too!
I love watching the 500 Grand pre from 84 to 93.But what I love more than watching guys try to ride 500’S is smoking them on a 125.😎🇺🇸🏁🥇👀😍
Johnny O did one better by beating 2 500 World Champs on their works 500's all while on a production 125. The bike wasn't even his.
In the early 1980's I was an amateur weekend racer at Carlsbad and used a stopwatch to time the various classes of bikes and talent. The 250 bikes, regardless of class, were always the fastest. Slightly behind them were the 125s. Way back were the open class bikes which were apparently just too powerful to fit the track well. After I switched from my 1981 YZ 465 to a Honda 250 in the Vet class, I went from getting lapped to being in the top three if I didn't crash out.
@@stevencirone8927 very cool!! Bailey was really motoring in the second Moto!!!
4:48 a very young Jim Lampley....later a major voice in Pro Boxing.
Oddly enough I raced from 85-90 then broke my femur. When I was healed up I started boxing for almost 20 years
Lampley on HBO was always a cool call.
@@fkhan577from one intensity to another 👍🇦🇺
Yes, thats Cliff White, He was David's mechanic at Team Honda.
"..soil is providing great grip to the studded tires" WTF?
Awesome race.
Great….thank you!
Awesome video! Happy independence day To all!
Was that Cliff White JMB's mechanic @ 24:40
Thanks Mr. Bailey for posting this. How did you get this footage without commentary other than the trackside stuff?
I think the person who put it together purposefully inserted the ignorant clip about "studded" tires, just to show why the audio was muted. ;-)
Great footage , but fancy going off the race footage to watch the commentator waffling on and missing the action lol
So cool
After watching how the Yamahas pogo around and the Honda’s stay so balanced and smooth you know why lechien and Johnson went red.
After the European bike companies gave up back then, Honda has generally been the company with the most money to spend on motocross. They pay racers the most, so it is where the best want to go to cash in on their talents. The reason Broc Glover and Rick Johnson typically did well at Carlsbad is it was their "home" track, not far from El Cajon.
Most fit athletes! IMO
Gary what forks was RJ running on his yz ? Disc ?
The front forks may have been done by Simmons racing.
16:00 RJ casually removes a tear-off midturn and gives it some gas before he puts his hand back on
and then just SLAMS the berm at 16:12
How rough was that track !!😮
Strange how they commentate on it.
Estoy viendo el video en el minuto .22:24. O Me parece Ami . O Bayley. Tiene el freno delantero roto se ve la tubería blanca muy por encima del manillar🤔🤦
Me llamó la atención, asi que observando con calma y deteniendo el video se aprecia normal, sobre todo cuando la suspención comprime totalmente el flexible de freno se ve muy por encima del manillar con movimientos violentos, ayudado tambien por la dureza del terreno. Pero la cañería yo la veo en su lugar. Saludos!!🖐🙂
It caught my attention, so looking calmly and stopping the video it looks normal, especially when the suspension fully compresses the brake hose, it is seen well above the handlebar with violent movements, also helped by the hardness of the terrain. But I see the pipe instead. Cheers
@@douglaswilliamsnazarmunoz1220 gracias .Douglas Williams. Efecto óptico Mío. Un saludo bonitos reportajes.👏👍🇺🇲🇪🇸
@@vicentemena947 Gracias también distinguido Vicente, y que alegría poder disfrutar y aprender más con estos videos. Un fuerte abrazo!!
@@douglaswilliamsnazarmunoz1220 Muchas Gracias Amigo Douglas Williams. Con las carreras de Motocross.y la Música .pienso que los mejores años fueron . entre los 75. Y los 90. lo ropa de los ciclistas de antes era bonita .vale ahora se mira más por la seguridad. tengo 60 años .y soy de la vieja escuela he tenido motos de Cross y trial 👍 y todavía tengo una gas gas de trial y me divierto. UN FURTE ABRAZO AMIGO👍👍👏🇪🇸🇺🇲
Ah the Mullet.
Works power
my home track ...try running that on amateur equipment and on a 125!
It looked like both riders stepped down their paces. Glover would win overall with a second place also.
That's probably why David made the mental mistake and crashed.
Looked like lapper he was overtaking may have been in David’s line hit a kicker and it was over! Man David was fast and smooth until that point.
WHAT NO BOB HANNAH ???
The track looked tackier in 1984 than it did in "85.
Es ist einfach grauenhaft was für Persönlichkeiten ja selbst darstellungs Bedürfnis wir versuchen zu befriedigen oder sogar noch dafür bezahlt werden es ist vollkommen abstoßend und ich bedauere der so etwas als Werbung benutzt wird selbst wenn die Person die sich dort darstellt eigentlich nichts dafür kann ein einen guten Abend einen guten Tag einen guten Morgen und was sonst noch alles dazu gehört und passt auf eure Zähne auf
What ?
Dreadful track , never should have been given a gp