Motorcycle Board Track Racing Begins

Archive Moto presents GRIT *Part 1*, the first of a three part documentary series looking at the history of one of America’s most infamous and sensational sports, motorcycle *Board Track Racing*. Born of the second industrial revolution in America, the motorcycle emerged out of the booming bicycling craze of the late 1800s. With an diverse enthusiast community, expansive industry of manufacturers and parts suppliers, and a wildly popular sport of bicycle velodrome racing, motorcycles took advantage of the rich cycling culture beginning with the advent of motorized pacing machines. The tandem motorized pacers paved the way for experiments in single-rider, civilian motorcycles, and given its close relationship with the racing world, it was inevitable that motorcycle racing would take the country by storm. But it was when the old wooden bicycle tracks, called velodromes, were scaled up to accommodate the increasingly speedy motorcycles that a sensational new sport was created. The culmination of bicycles, motorized pacers, and velodrome racing, America's board track Motordrome took the country by storm in 1909, creating a legacy that still captivates riders today. Part 1 investigates these fast-paced beginnings from the birth of the motorcycle.
Enjoy this Part 1 of *GRIT*, parts 2 and 3 are coming soon.
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This video is a companion to articles examining the history of American motorcycle culture, published exclusively at ArchiveMoto.com.
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Written, Narrated, Edited, and Produced by Chris Price, Archive Moto.
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[@markhancock7527]

Thank you brilliant history.

[@SouthOmahaSpeed]

So good !!!

[@xavierolle]

we need more documentaries like that! 😍😍😍

[@ArchiveMoto]

Thanks, Part 2 will come out next week, hope you enjoy it just as much!

[@Electriceye1984bySam]

Awesome vid🏆👍🏻 keep up the great posts please

[@ArchiveMoto]

Thanks for the support ⚡️🏁⚡️

[@magellanicspaceclouds]

Wow, I love the connection to bicycles and bicycle pacing. What an amazing history. Imagine going from such simple beginnings to modern MotoGP machines.

[@ArchiveMoto]

Same displacement as a MotoGP bike, 61ci, 1000cc. A different beast but intense to imaging that torque and power with no suspension or brakes.

[@magellanicspaceclouds]

@@ArchiveMoto Yes, it was more harsh and brutal back in the day with little regard for safety.

[@gemcitywelding7234]

I still can’t believe what I’m seeing. Thank you for making these videos! Excellent quality and attention to detail. Thank you sir.

[@ArchiveMoto]

Thanks man, I appreciate the feedback and support and am happy you are enjoying it.

[@ierdnall]

Wow. You checked all the boxes my friend. Content, context, nice flow/editing and bonus points for a pleasant narration voice. Much success to your future endeavors on the platform

[@ArchiveMoto]

I do appreciate you taking the time to send such kind words, Im happy you enjoyed it. Take care

[@nickel82008]

I’ve always been fascinated by the board track racing craze in the early 20th century with history and information few and far between. Your videos have been so informative and have made my spark for interest ignited once again. Keep it up!

[@ArchiveMoto]

Happy to hear it, the sport was certainly a wild one to learn about and imagine, the next part will dive right in to the madness.