1970s NZ Motocross, Taupo TT: 90mph Airfield Aces! (1971, Yamaha, CZ, Husqvarna, Suzuki, Kawasaki)

[@johngaller278]

My young life was awakening to Motocross and off road riding in this era. It was a fascinating time that changed the course of everything I became and did. I never became a Champion, but my existence was broadened in so many ways and gave me my best friends ever. This is a great little segment of film. Thanks for posting it.

[@yeanahnahyeahnahh7148]

Well as someone born in 2002 I'll never be able to experience these amazing times but at least I can collect the bikes they used

[@TopRevs]

That’s so relatable bro😂 I’m born in 03, check out my bikes on my channel😉

[@Fruit_Infiniti]

I came for the Bultacos.

[@iwasherenowiamnotok8893]

I used to race Moto Cross in the early 1970's at Arizona Cycle Park I raced an 250cc AJS my number was 100 I wonder if anybody remembers that race track, it was pretty harry. I still love MX and dirt bikes, but I am old now and my body just can't handle it anymore. Good memories.

[@Scrooks1]

Yes, I remember that track, it was in the Salt River bottom over by Sky Harbor in South Phoenix. It had a very steep drop, the first 20 feet or so dropped straight off and the total drop was probably about 100 feet. They had a big pro (Trans-Am) race back in about 1974 or so. Used to race my brothers Bultaco around that track.

[@jasoncarton9737]

People need to remember how heavy these bikes were.the suspension was back breaking! Lol

[@cavscout62]

Would have Loved to have had the sounds of the bikes and also wish this format was still alive.

[@driffbro3380]

Damn. Vlogging in the 70's.. amazing video.

[@janpayrits7040]

Yes its just like that

[@Texeq]

What a blast. Real racing.

[@Janlnz]

I still have the yellow football jersey with Yamaha logo on it. Doug was wearing it and white helmet.

[@luckyableluckyable1614]

Nothing says motocross action like jazz music!!

[@brettroberts9254]

Used to race a track near Pearland Texas called Clover field...it was dusty like that...couldn't see a thing....lots of fun...great video...God bless

[@miguelsalami]

G👀D STUFF🔥

[@abelzalazar2584]

Nothing beats dirtbikes and duke Ellington A train !!

[@mozdickson]

Great Kiwi footage! Long shorts and long socks on the scrutineer, and a bag o cash! Few joints smoked in that Commer van I'd say!

[@TheStevemcqueen68]

Great racing

[@Errol.C-nz]

Remember those days like they were yesterday.. Morely Sherrif, Collision.. Miller.. not so hot with names these days..

[@jamespolucha8790]

This was real racing, fast bikes not very good suspension and racers that know how to handle this bike and track

[@stevek8829]

I came to see the "90 mph motocross" in '71. It didn't exist especially here. They feel that fast.

[@cesarbueno4226]

🤠🇧🇷👍

[@FantomasXZ7]

In those days medical doctors were in charge of races...

[@BikerBenny]

90?!?!?! 😳😳🤯🤯🤯

[@jeffferguson899]

new years day and its hot?

[@michaelmelling9333]

Back in the day I foolishly laid down $1400 and bought a 400 (actually 381 cc) CZ. What A piece of junk! The gas tank leaked, the front finder wouldn't stay on, the chain would spit off when riding through sand dunes, ...😫😫😫😫

[@gruntabro1]

Bit dusty