Appalachia Lake 1974 National

The 1974 Appalachia Lake National in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, had it all-drama, excitement, confusion, even sabotage-as well as a small but pivotal place in motocross lore. This video is an accompanying piece to our "May 5, 1974" feature in the July 2014 issue of Racer X Illustrated.

[@markborzak9308]

Hey this is really cool, great shots of the best era in Motocross, the 70's, thanks

[@charlesharper6421]

Fantastic rare ‘74 ama national mx competition. Thanks so much for sharing your content of an exciting era in American moto cross who’s time has come and gone..

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Mike Hartwig (#79 Yamaha) sure knew how to show off that new Yamaha Monocross rear suspension at min 7:51. That is also the proper size for a exhaust silencer. Today's mufflers belong on a 4.0 liter V6 car engine. :) Thanks for posting this era of greatness and greatness rising.

[@enzochiapet]

So the 74 YZ had a dual shock rear suspension and not until the 75 year model did they go with the new mono-shock, plus the switch to yellow. These 74s were running mono-shock, is that because it was the factory team?

[@joecarlino7870]

@@enzochiapet I seen my first one at an Illinois farm in autumn of 1974.

[@enzochiapet]

@@joecarlino7870 then you saw a 1975 model, as 1974 launch has dual rear shocks (only year). Assume like in today's world, whether a motorcycle or car, the model years are on the dealer floor in the backhalf of the preceding year.

[@benrodeheaver701]

I remember that day. It was my first national view. I was 16 and rode an sl 100 through the woods and on ash dumps (hard pack) for the experience. I saw Gaylon Mosier ,Tony Wynn and Karsmakers. Oh and an up and coming Marty Tripes.

[@halseyknox]

The best era to be involved in motocross.....hallman leathers, socks folded over boots, open face helmets Carrera 98 goggles and jofas....this was my era and I miss those days immensely

[@angelosantaniello4113]

Real motocross good stuff thanks

[@yamaharaptor69]

nothing better then classic rock and classic 2 stroke motorcross brapppp brapppppp

[@charlesharper6421]

@yamaharaotor69..great post i was digging the soundtrack so much i was remiss to compliment it. Music of my life. Excellent choice..

[@bryandickerson5365]

Really fun to watch!

[@devinlofstrom691]

My pap raced there semi pro in the 70s before he joined the military

[@blobjunkranch]

my cousin Mickey finished 8th overall 250 class this race.

[@cubanmissilecrisissandyhoo8112]

Mickey who, Bone?

[@charlesharper6421]

@blobjunkranch..mickey boones your cousin. Too cool. He was a fan favorite and a racer i liked and rooted for..

[@DowntownDogMan]

Tony Wynn #26 on Noguchi

[@charlesharper6421]

@downtowndogman..he made that bike go.,

[@ermcer]

that was cool

[@John-iy6gy]

Does anyone remember the guy that drove the brown ford maverick onto the the track during a race there

[@benrodeheaver701]

Yeah, I seem to remember a brown maverick. Do you remember the wheelie contest ? I know it was May 4th.

[@Makeitliquidfast]

Terrible editing, same shots over and over