Terrifying Ride with GP SIDECAR Crew!

Sidecarcross is Insane and I'm about to go for a ride with one of the worlds best sidecar racers...wish me luck! We'll also test my fastest lap against the hot lap of a professional sidecar crew. What on earth have I signed up for?
I've tried my hand at most dirt bike disciplines whether it'd be trials, enduro or motocross, but I've never before set foot in a sidecar chair, so I think it's time to put that right! FIM World Sidecarcross Grand Prix Racer Dan Foden was the perfect man to take me for a spin and top tier passenger Jim Kinge was the best coach I could ask for. It's safe to say that I've got a whole new level of respect for sidecarcross racers now....
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[@hanver8]

I rode as a passenger once (and i ride motocross), i also was completely exhausted after a few laps, about the same speed you were doing. I also have mad respect for anyone who could do that 30+ min

[@mcxstar04]

Was a Super fun Video to work on!! Dan and Jim were absolute Super Stars!!! Love being part of the 999 Lazer Team!!!!!

[@cosmicsurfer5911]

Wanted to do side car Speedway in my early adults years, but the sport fell flat here. Side car Motocross is a totally different beast. Now that you have shown how taxing co rider is, respect bro.💯💪💥

[@phoenixarizona8441]

As in Speedway Sidecar Racing do you mean Dirt Flat Track Sidecar Racing I've seen that before my uncle Chuck use to race Flat Track Sidecar Racing he passed down one of his old sidecars down to me a few years ago a buddy of mine and I built a Flat Track Sidecar Bike To share in our shop it sits in the shop for people to see

[@nickpal76]

Mate, your videos are getting better and better. Content ideas and imagination on point 👏

[@999lazer]

Thanks Nick

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

I have a funky mind, not that funky tho 😂

[@joncox4389]

Love this video!! Used to race as a passenger in British Championships.Started off spannering for a brother team in world championships. Yes the rider controls the speed, but the passenger is the one to stears the bike! As said the driver has more chance without a passenger, than with a bad passenger. Depending on which side your sidecar is on, without the right passenger, open the throttle the bike goes one way, shut the throttle it goes the other way. As a passenger fitness is your biggest asset

[@user-df1it7cu9e]

100% man, yeah

[@johnmurch5653]

Thanks for giving UK Sidecarcross good press to a very good and very well populated channel.

[@999lazer]

No Problem John, you guys deserve it. Most probably the toughest sport on the planet.

[@howardsmith1111]

Rode chair in the '90's, WASP 1000 twin shock - then moved to the US. (Live near Unadilla) Miss it so much. Glad you mentioned that the comradery of sidecar teams. I was the fittest ever when I started - but looked like laundry on a line. Technique/timing is everything.

[@999lazer]

Very cool! Thanks for watching:)

[@Roamingdigitalnz]

Must be an interesting feeling for the swinger setting up for a corner mid flight 😮😂

[@mikekeuben]

Hit me up if you wanna try this but with a 1000cc twin two stroke engine ;)

[@999lazer]

100% send me a message on @oneminutemoto on instagram :)

[@donbrashsux]

@@999lazerGo boi we know your itchin 😂and will do anything for us 👍

[@cedhome7945]

Seen one with two cr500 engines joined at the crank (don't fancy kicking that if you stalled it )👍

[@mikekeuben]

@@cedhome7945 mine is a 1985 eml jumbo, they took the maico 500 as base and put 2 of them together. So its a 2x 500 aircooled monster

[@mikekeuben]

@@rainerrutten1101 yes!

[@aidansmith1354]

When I raced A grade motocross, I got to ride my mates sidecar and have a turn as the passenger, he and his brother were national champs and I only lasted two laps riding and passenger. I truly believe sidecar motocross is the most physically demanding sport in the world.

[@999lazer]

After making this video I have to agree:) Thanks for watching.

[@stevenstiles5112]

I am a solo fan but grew up with sidecars being at most scrambles back in the day, and as a school boy was in a club that had a sidecar class, this is by far best video you have done, nice one.

[@999lazer]

Thanks Steven, glad you enjoyed it :)

[@paulbudford]

Always loved watching the chairs in action. 👌

[@sixtysecondsofstephens2386]

Great to see a sidecar video. I was always under the impression that they taped the boots up because the tracks tend to berm up not rut up and it was to stop the dirt going inside of their boots. But now I know.

[@jamesstenner8335]

My sponsor when I was racing was a old boy called Chris cook who was a passenger sidecar champ in amca back in the day and he taught me how to dance with the bike .. but more than that he was a hard ass man , and sidecar x was why he was hat way … he could ride too would keep up with me on practice days when he was in his sixties … mad respect…. I never got on a outfit with him by the way

[@kevinmee3501]

Totally enjoyed it Max, MX is physical and demanding, but I bet you've got pain in muscles you didn't know you had, top marks for giving it you're best as usual.

[@999lazer]

Yep, it was a real shock to the system. I have so much respect for what these guys do now :) Thanks for watching mate.

[@TimGuitarcouk]

I bet you ached a bit the next day! Lol. Fair play for having a go..you nutter!😂

[@999lazer]

I sure did Tim :) Thanks for watching :)

[@davidkeane9956]

Great video ! Well done for having a go at the toughest motorsport. 👏

[@999lazer]

Thank you! 👍

[@mullins6429]

Sidecars are awesome in any discipline. Great feature. 👍. Thanks for sharing this.

[@999lazer]

No Problem, thanks for watching :)

[@craigdavies8099]

Another awesome vid Max, what a couple of great lads. Can't imagine how scary a race in close quarters with others would be!!

[@999lazer]

Thanks Craig, I have a whole new level of respect for what those lads do.

[@guyredshaw1422]

Very entertaining and (almost) makes me want to have a go. Thanx to all of you in putting this together🙌🙌🙌

[@999lazer]

Thanks Guy, I can see you doing that too :)

[@phoenixarizona8441]

I've seen flat track motorcycle sidecar racing never seen motocross sidecar racing this is awesome

[@999lazer]

Thank you :)

[@robertackerman734]

This is by far the video that had me giggling dam near the whole time! I’m from the US and have only seen this on TV in small bits. Keep up the awesome videos!!!

[@999lazer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@x617tno]

Love this video - Been a fan for ages and thought the Megladon build was cool (I have a KTM EXC Rolling Chassis and Zabel I keep thinking about putting together but time and money prohibit it!) - Just about to start my 31st year as a Passenger - Great to see the sport getting some recognition. Dan and Jim are top guys, looking forward to seeing how they get on in 2024 in their respective teams.

[@999lazer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Aussiedirtbikemum]

Swinging off a sidecar is so hard but it's the best fun! I love it!

[@999lazer]

haha.. you guys are crazy :) Thanks for watching

[@Aussiedirtbikemum]

@@999lazer I'm super stoked more people are giving it a go & some exposure.so many people have no idea it even exists.

[@motoxmainia]

That was very brave of you max,Its well known that side car moto x is for psycos only lol.fair play to those boys you couldnt pay me enough to get in that thing,cool to watch though. another mega upload chers lads 👍👍👍

[@999lazer]

Thank you, I'm still aching from the ride..lol :)

[@nicholasmepham1960]

Looks great fun, best start mig welding my old KX 500, superb vid well done Max and Co 😊

[@999lazer]

Thanks Nicholas :)

[@tampabayautomotive]

As an American, this is the first I’ve ever heard of dirt sidecars, wild to think it doesn’t exist at all in my area

[@Reppersjors101]

Y'all missing out😂

[@x617tno]

There are a few in California I believe but not many

[@cedhome7945]

Had a couple of friends in the 80s that had these tools and they where number plated on the road in Bristol .! A ride across town was a hoot in my 20s but not now with the traffic and cameras 🤞

[@Aussiedirtbikemum]

We have road registered ones in Australia, we race them in enduro road trials. Part dirt tracks parts on main roads, it's epic. If you look up south Australian reliability trials on KZbin you will see it.

[@SidecarTeam_Mudie_Kinge]

Awesome video to be a part of mate!

[@999lazer]

You boys are crazy :) Thanks for all the advice and showing me how it should be done.

[@MichaelTucker]

Imagine hanging on to a chair for 24 hours Max. That's what the riders do for the 24hour trial north of Adelaide, South Australia. This coming event in July is the 100th anniversary.

[@999lazer]

That sounds absolutely mental ! 3 laps was hard enough :)

[@Aussiedirtbikemum]

I'll be entering my first 24hr this year as a passenger, I'm super nervous but excited. The tracks are rough & through creeks etc It's going to be brutal but will be a life long memory.

[@richiedagger733]

I wasnt even aware there was dirtbike sidecar races.

[@keithkamps77]

I've seen side car stuff on the Isle Of Man on the pavement not the dirt. That is sick!!!!!!! Kudos to you I would never attempt it.😂🤣😅

[@999lazer]

Thanks Keith:)

[@stevenpatriquin3188]

awesome ride there max,makes me want to come out of retirement ,it is very addicting ,I love that video

[@999lazer]

Thanks Steven, you guys are a tough breed. Total respect from me after giving it a go:)

[@chox2001]

That’s deffinately a sport for a super fit crew you did well. I just couldn’t imagine hanging off the left side with 2 or 3 other bikes close by👏👍

[@999lazer]

Yes, those guys are crazy for sure. It was a great experience but the difference in lap times show how hard it is :)

[@Docs77TV]

That’s insane Max , I bet it was a Good laugh

[@999lazer]

it was very intense to say the least, an awesome experience though Docs:)

[@rainerrutten1101]

keep on brave man !

[@sicks6six]

people I knew had a Norton wasp outfit, fully chrome hand-built frame with a Comanndo 920cc engine, it was a power monster, rip it open and turn the bars and it would straight line with power being laid down, it propelled the thing forward and ignored you wanting it to turn,

[@fernacticus]

I wasn't miles out, I had in mind 1.59! Many years ago when Wildtracks was just plain Chippenham circuit, I did a lap or two on my mates Rotax enduro outfit. I was riding a bit but nothing special. After one lap of trying a bit, I couldn't hold on any more and my legs were quivering with the strain. my mates were doing 4 hour enduros on the thing! I had a bit more respect after that!

[@dodgybodger3124]

I predicted 50 secs. Not far off. 👍 Great post Max. 😉

[@999lazer]

Thank you :)

[@user-ud6lz5be4t]

You can't meet 2 nicer lads in the sport top work jim and Dan 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@themxbunchdanny7588]

That was mega ,be really good if you document one of the races bet that be crazy action 👍

[@999lazer]

That's the plan!

[@Aussiedirtbikemum]

Go search Dan Foden on you tube he vlogs his races from 2023. I have a few from Aus in my channel but there is lots on KZbin if you search sidecarcross.

[@ericprovenzano4919]

This was just too funny... made my day.

[@999lazer]

Cheers Eric:)

[@user-df1it7cu9e]

Ну конечно что ты хотел))) я ездил 450сс , это не просто, а тут ребята просто терминаторы😂, колясочник вообще Шварцнеггер))

[@mandrakejake]

Fair play for having a go Max. My mum just stopped being a sidecar passenger at the age of 60 😂

[@999lazer]

Thanks and that's pretty awesome, full respect to your Mum :)

[@mandrakejake]

@@999lazer She is as mad as a box of frogs 😂

[@karlslidingdoorguru1785]

Great watching you, looks like a blast, to bad im 61 this year , cant afford to crash anymore and this looks like easy crashing fun.

[@darrellsipes4977]

You don't fold i think that was very good

[@999lazer]

Thanks Darrell :)

[@MachineintheMonkey]

I got an offer to swing years ago and said yes as long as my missus agreed, and found out it was a sidecar and said no bloody way!

[@sidekick6.6.6]

Would lov a go at that allways loved my sidecars Motocross

[@patprop74]

looks like a completely bonkers way of getting a workout! AKA Looks like fun!

[@999lazer]

its a workout for sure:) Thanks for watching Pat.

[@davidmc3262]

Good Stuff mate 👍

[@999lazer]

Thanks David

[@michaelhutchinson4021]

This one gets a 10, Max. Back in 1980 I saw the sidecars race at the March pre-race for the 500 GP's. This was just outside of Liege, Belgium. 10 bikes and their monkeys started out and 6 teams went to the hospital. But what excitement to watch the rooster tail fling 30-40 feet in the air. The mx bikes had 4 foot high berms in the corners, and the sidecars levelled them in their race's. The bikes they rode were Triumph, BSA, Norton and a 750 Honda. Harry Everts won the pre-GP.

[@999lazer]

Thanks Michael, I'm glad you enjoyed it... and I survived to tell the tale...lol

[@thomasmackay1893]

Best video by far💪

[@999lazer]

Thanks Thomas

[@519CZRacer]

Maybe already suggested, but it would be great for you to come to the U.S and give our style of Class C flat track a go. I’d like to see your impression of riding 1/2 mile and 1 mile ovals on either a 450 single or 750 twin.

[@999lazer]

That would be cool!

[@alanpalfrey3568]

You done a good job. Well done.

[@999lazer]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

As a 40+ yrs old dude I've never been in or next to a sidecar. I have to solve this issue asap 😈

[@Madmad_o]

Мне 14 занимаюсь этим видом спорта

[@Madmad_o]

Занимаюсь таким же видом спорта сначала на старом мотоцикле из 90 годов затем перешел на Ктм, 4-5 не полных круга проехал и все, если б были полные круги я бы проехал 2-3 круга в роле колясочника, обожаю этот вид спорта из-за его безумия

[@petergriffin4629]

I have been thinking for a long time that someone has to put one of those engines into a dirtbike, they share the bolt pattern.

[@rfiskillingussoftly6568]

Fun stuff for sure!

[@999lazer]

not sure I would use the word fun when your on board...lol I really enjoyed making the video though. Those guys are crazy.

[@cosworthTV]

most of them are 2 stroke.. Here in the netherlands this sport is huge, i grew up with it. They almost all use the 700cc 2 stroke engine

[@999lazer]

That's awesome, we actually put a mega 700cc sidecar engine in a solo Motocross bike. Its called the megalodon :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5_Xaauhh92Xd6s

[@stephenbates8370]

Team work 👍

[@davidkallstrom4349]

Great video

[@999lazer]

Thanks David, glad you enjoyed it:)

[@Thor555555]

finally, why did i know it would be Foden. definitely it´s dangerous, my list: femoral neck fracture, broken wrist, broken ribs, blown out knee and several long time knock outs on the track inclusive free helcopter rides to the hospital. My guess, 40 seconds easy.

[@999lazer]

You guys are hard as nails.....and pretty good guess by the way :)

[@Thor555555]

@@999lazer It´s all about experiance, not only I know how fast you can go if you have a good passanger, i also know how slow someone have to ride when i´m the passenger. I also know our Laptimes which were round about 2 minutes on an average track which was more or less 5 seconds slower than GP Teams like Bax, Hendricks or Willemsen did when we raced in German Championship. so it was no suprice to me. once we were at a sidcar training i got told, i have to experiance what i do to my femal passenger and took a stand in the sidecar of the european amateur champion. first round is nothing else but fear and sweat.

[@Thor555555]

@@999lazer you also should try to ride a sidecar as a pilot with an experianced passenger, it´s a whole different way to ride a bike but so much fun, at least, it´s way less exhausting than beeing the passenger. If you ever be in Germany feel invited, i still have two ready to race sidecars here, an EML Zabel and a VMC Husaberg so you have the choise between 2 and 4 stroke or to compare each other. Btw I also have the posibility to ride on a former GP Racetrack.

[@DJPTEXAS]

Wild!

[@999lazer]

Thank you for watching:)

[@carlbeveridge8044]

Big up the minge 😘

[@davidkallstrom4349]

oj wow

[@peterastley9155]

I think its all about stamina and reading the track surely,

[@christophersimpson7052]

some one get him on a twin shock sidecar outfit :D

[@paulmorneault3994]

time to test a mth or zabel 700 against that slow stroke!!

[@x617tno]

Nothing in it (and I love a Zabel) - The new 4 Stroke engines are super competitive (after a lot of work to take them from 450 to 660) - I've ridden both and the power delivery of the 4-stroke I found easier as a passenger, although at the time I think 2-Strokes just had the edge on performance but this was 14 years ago. The 4-Stroke tuning has come on a long way since then hence why many top crews are switching. Dan (with Ryan) beat everybody at the sidecarcross des nations in both his heats including the 5x world champ and current world champ at the end of last season. Can't wait to see what they do this year :-)

[@bananabrooks3836]

How much faster? A fair few pizzas, some Kfcs plus plenty of pie and chips.

[@davidkallstrom4349]

2:35

[@vallewigert1770]

Not true you need to do hillclimb, speedway and iceracing too 😂

[@chriscurbstompscm]

Cool! Always wanted to try being passenger on one of these bikes.

[@999lazer]

do it if you get the chance:) it blew me away how physically demanding it is though:) Thanks for watching

[@dirtyburd71]

Uncomfortable... Irresponsible... Downright Dangerous. I figured you'd follow that up with, "Looks like FUN!!!" LOL 😆

[@kieranmarcjones-milner572]

Used to race a 1980 rotax wasp 640cc what a sport

[@999lazer]

one of the toughest sports on the planet I think.... Thanks for watching Kieran.

[@kieranmarcjones-milner572]

@@999lazerdefinitely a hard sport but it’s mega beast solos any day

[@70sport37]

Seems like Charlie’s angels had a side hak chase seen once ?

[@NilsBeck-kk4nb]

I predict a 20 second difference in lap times

[@999lazer]

I wish...lol :) Thanks for watching

[@Nick-jp9im]

Looks like conquest mx track

[@999lazer]

it sure is :)

[@Nick-jp9im]

@@999lazer one of my favourite tracks. Great video 🤙

[@Hillbilly_Brandon]

Do a quad video now

[@gibboj]

Iv raced road racing iv jumped on road race sidecars to help mates out but I think I’d call it day before I got on one of them

[@999lazer]

haha , its an experience for sure. Thanks for watching :)

[@andrewmiranda5115]

I bet Jim is strong as shit.

[@markgibbons4938]

Brilliant 🤣

[@999lazer]

Thanks Mark:)

[@user-lw8uy9rt4s]

1.55

[@donbrashsux]

Jesus Christ 😂😂

[@johnmarksmith1120]

no.