Oct 5th 2013 Main Event United States Speedway National Championships

[@MegaRacerDave]

Those of you who are complaining about this track have no idea what you are talking about and about the history of this place. Costa Mesa Speedway is the center of the universe for speedway racing in the United States. Back in the '70's, this place was hopping every weekend. There were also other tracks in SoCal so there was racing 3 or 4 nights a week. And the top riders did go to Europe and do very well. That is hallowed ground there.

[@andrzejsniadowski4903]

Anyone who wants to see a real speedway you must go to Poland. The level of competition is simply breath-taking.

[@deannederhoff]

To all the guys that have been commenting and don't understand the concept or the size of the track here is the specs for how they are run in Europe,Australia, and New Zealand. Speedway racing takes place on a level oval track consisting of two straights joined by two semicircles. Tracks must be between 260 and 425 metres (853 and 1394 ft) in length, this is measured at a distance of 1 metre (3.3 ft) from the inner boundary.and here's the specs for the bikes.....Use a four stroke, single cylinder engine and be a maximum capacity of 500ccWeigh no less than 77kgs (no fuel)Use pure methanol as fuelBe fitted with an approved silencerBe fitted with a dirt deflectorHave guards fitted over moving engine parts (where possible)Use a chain guard for where the chain meets the sprocket by a chainHave a peg fitted (Dutch peg) to prevent a broken primary chain causing injury. These speedway bikes were not and are not meant or set up to be on theae half mile or bigger tracks.ya wanna get into the bigger tracks then ya get into the AMA Flat Track Association racing. Seems like a lot of guys don't know or understand the difference or didn't wanna look it up before they started commenting lol.and speedway racing is very predominantly in Europe. Would love to see more of this racing here for sure

[@trollslayer9366]

And don’t forget about asscot speedway that we used have that was a half mile track in Long Beach .top speeds of 80 100 mph down the straits. To bad that tore it down

[@deannederhoff]

@@trollslayer9366 totally different than what we are talking about here.but yes my cousin was out there for the last Sprint car race there. These bikes are known as speedway bikes And there are very few tracks out here compared to in Europe for speedway racing.you couldn't drive a modified,late model,or a sprint on this track. Maybe a midget or smaller

[@hillbilly4christ638]

I saw bevis at the beginning of the video.

[@lassoatrain]

Congratulations to everyone making speedway happen in America . At the same time now I understand why Greg Hancock went to the UK. America has a very long ways to go if they are going to compete in the class of riders for a world title. I hate to say it but I don't think they could even qualify for a ride in a GP .

[@partytrickphysicist]

Greatest championship of all-time!

[@lmikej]

What an exciting race with 4 of the best riders. I can't help but to wonder what would have happened if the lap 1 accident hadn't happened. Speedway is the best sport in my opinion and that race is a good example why it is the best!!

[@CheeseyPotatoe87]

What happened with Billy Janiro in the stands?

[@jessebelanger9753]

We need a Renaissance in California Speedway. We need to summon the spirits of all the SoCal Speedway legends.

[@rondyechannel1399]

You want to make this sport explode, put in some betting windows! As an American Motocross racer In England in the 1970's, these guys took me into their clubs and showed me the ropes. It's a lot more exciting on a slightly longer track where these riders can shift there weight back for traction and rocket into the next turn! Just incredible acceleration. The wagering is what got the crowd really into it. They had fancy glass enclosed lounges with bars and some real action.

[@kita17n]

soccer players are the best actors

[@JackLondonen]

Track looks like it's too short. There is no straights, all curve. I hope we get more US speedway riders to Speedway GP series. Greg Hancock is magnificent but we need more.

[@arklat]

Jack Londonen The track is short, very short. I have seen some of the best races I have ever seen at this track. and I have been to all kinds of tracks, including Wembly. This is the track that Bruce Penhall had his first race at. I got to see it.

[@imahobo49]

Why was the Janniro incident cut out?

[@Avalon888]

Why did the guy at 04:17 start throwing his toys out of the pram?

[@christotaljaard7984]

We need this sport in South Africa Please!

[@darrenleask6042]

This isn't speedway! Where is the big rack? People racing around a small circle, oh please

[@СтепанБербат]

У крайнего с лева , преимущество перед крайним с права. Крайний с права идёт по гораздо более длинной дуге.

[@tiltedtrucker]

Cool!!!Thanks!!!

[@mohatchett8001]

Is it great that all the riders come to his aid after he crashed. and its great to see two riders that got exculded sent back to 10 or 15 meters to ride. this should happen in England and Europe

[@52958]

I don't understand McConnell being penalized . What was the infraction ?

[@blabelle65]

We need to see what happened with Janniro in the stands.

[@teriakamoto]

he still thinks the sun revolves around him thats all. everyone grows up eventually

[@samhamilton3119]

Billy the bullet brilliant rider

[@simonsteamyhead5738]

Why such a tiny track ? British and European tracks are twice the size to enable some speed and multiple racing lines.I was always told things in America are bigger.Not the speedway tracks !

[@teriakamoto]

ain't that the truth

[@PiousMoltar]

Tbh most British tracks are terrible and many are really small. I prefer big tracks with lots of space to manoeuvre but this seems to work alright. Definitely a world apart from watching Polish speedway though.

[@johncalvin6630]

That’s because overseas you have dog tracks everywhere which is where most races are; they’re approximately 400 meter tracks give or take. When Speedway was first introduced in America there were not large track type facilities available. What was plentiful & abundant were rodeo arenas & that’s where most tracks in the US were put thus being smaller than overseas.

[@alancrook1034]

Long track is , about , 1/2 mile. @David Miatke

[@alancrook1034]

@FIREWATER 1960 originally round the Footbail pich on the cindered running track. A tradition that takes you back to chariot races and a "Stadia" .

[@nosdriver8115]

The winner should always keep the flag. ☺

[@mikekomandos7222]

Strange. American, u may think it is such a modern country etc but speedway track is so dangerous... No airbags on corners, cushions, low walls short track with no speed on straight...

[@tedbaxter5234]

I’m so happy most Speedway Races are not like this one. The was so uninspiring - Retired Woman’s Pro-Bowling is more exciting.

[@coolhari2000]

Nice job punting the guy in lead.

[@petegregory517]

Like sprint car racing, the dude on the pole wins.

[@harryhirsch8527]

5:46.. flat concrete...the track is gone

[@charleshanes2112]

blue groove sucks, bring back the decomposed granite from Pasadena, get that outside groove going.

[@peterhamill5485]

it is only half a track hardly enough room to swing a cat i have not seen a track that small before .

[@franksuckow4165]

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[@christidmas3995]

This is not speedway

[@dennymcfastlane8530]

Hate to bitch, but do You really think it's necessary to have that 'XTREME SPEEDWAY ACTION' Plastered over the screen???

[@harryhirsch8527]

That aint a real track..that is just a small circle track for kids training

[@teriakamoto]

in it's defense, it is a dirt oval that has produced some very good racers in it's 49 years. riders the have gone on to be world champions and riders that made a living in the toughest leagues in the world. irwindale was a track. now its a brewery. it's all about that paper.

[@teriakamoto]

so yeah, it's a small track for training lol

[@PiousMoltar]

I'm glad Speedway is still alive in California. They do need some bigger tracks though. I'd love to see a US Grand Prix in Cali one day. But they could just make a temporary track in some random large stadium for that, anyway.

[@deannederhoff]

@@PiousMoltar but speedway tracks aren't suppose to be bug though.you start getting them much bigger and then ya need to switch over to AMA flat track racing and that's a totally different bike

[@erik....]

@@deannederhoff I guess you've never seen real speedway then? I mean the way it's done in the rest of the world. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorcycle_speedway

[@alancrook1034]

I've seen bigger Cycle Speedway tracks. Real bikes need a 1/4 of a mile per lap. Long track is 1/2 mile per lap (about).

[@tWIST1up]

they never should have moved that guy . The should have put him on a stretcher and straight to the hospital. There a many life threatening things could be wrong, internal bleeding to say the least. There is a difference between being tuff and being foolish. Who needs a son, brother, husband, or father lost to bravado .... :/

[@ashleycarr9901]

That not speedway British,polish,Sweden is the best that just kid play

[@cyndeee0929]

I'm sure it was cut because it was a childish unsportsmanlike act! I couldn't believe it as it happened and I was yards away.

[@FroggysGoldProspecting]

20kmh speedway lol

[@wadeolder7193]

Looks like something from Tijuana

[@PiousMoltar]

Never heard of Mexican speedway myself. Not saying it doesn't exist, but...

[@magicgordo4878]

Waaay too many people in the pits that have no business there. The announcer is a screamer.

[@condor1961]

I'm a speedway fan but that was a load of crap! 😡😡😡

[@stevedriver1476]

the track should be 1 mile

[@drive9997]

Blonde 3:12 ooo

[@bremCZ]

Terrible track

[@teriakamoto]

but how do you feel ? take it you prefer a little longer track ?

[@sinsinsss5216]

Weki. Ah bayi ngompol opo piye to di omongi iso sak enakmu dewe.

[@michaelwaters6184]

drama queens typical yanks I have had bigger crashes on a sidcar that guy just tapped the wall and not even hard enough to break an egg

[@fofrd9912]

Неинтересный спидвей!

[@chrismoody1342]

AMA Flat Track is better, longer, faster more brands more names. This a very small niche of racing. It’s OK to check in once in while but just not my thing like Outdoor Motocross.

[@senatorjosephmccarthy2720]

And as been said, isn't intended to be raced on as long of tracks. Do you say Indi 500 isn't your thing because it isn't held on the Bonneville Salt Flats?

[@tedbaxter5234]

Better? Speedway is neither better nor worse because it is its own animal - what’s better, a gerbil or an elephant? Costa Mesa is not what most Speedway is - in my opinion, it is not representative of normal tracks, but it is a center, somehow, of “Speedway” in the USA. I’ve raced half mile, short track, TT and Speedway. I’ve nothing more intense or rewarding as a rider than the Speedway experience.

[@udokleindienst6132]

Die ammis fahren nur im kreis ?so ein schwachsinn.

[@MissionaryForMexico]

What a joke race track!

[@arminkarnatz7363]

Das ist Leute verscheißern