Pro Motocross Legend "The Gunner" Mike Healey: Drugs, Prison, And Life As A Factory Racer

Join us for an unfiltered and gripping journey into the life of Mike Healey, a true legend in the world of professional motocross. In this video, we delve deep into the highs and lows of his extraordinary career and personal life. From the thrill of being a top factory racer known as "The Gunner" to the dark struggles with drugs and time in prison, Healey's story is one of resilience, redemption, and an undying passion for motocross.
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[@GT-mn3bx]

Props to the interview guy for asking great questions and letting him answer with a story. I really enjoyed this. Mike was a rockstar back in the day. Fast, flashy, hard charging style. These stories are awesome for any 80s and 90s moto fan.

[@blacklistedmx]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the interview, Mike had one hell of a run and created tons of great stories...

[@craighelgerson2698]

Mike was at the tip of the spear during the most dangerous era of this brutal sport. To say he was "hard-core" is an understatement.

[@blacklistedmx]

All the stories I'm hearing, he definitely was a on another level during his time..

[@craighelgerson2698]

@@blacklistedmx I ended my run at going pro in 1980 with a reconstructed knee that just wouldn't stop hurting. It is hard to recover from the adrenaline and ego that the sport addicts us to, I am thankful I didn't have to go through the development of tracks where they were building double and triples that you had to either thread the needle and land on steep sharp and short backsides of the last or you had to launch over them all and flat land past them. I left the sport for 40 years and barely looked back until a few years ago. I have come to the conclusion that it is a gene pool issue that makes greatness. If I ran a team, I would look at the rider's father and see if he was big, barrel-chested in his 40s or 50s, for I have seen a genetic pattern in this area. Look at Ricky's father, Jame's father, Dungy's father etc. I know the analogy breaks down eventually but it seems the toughest of our sport had fathers that were mountains of humanity. When I was peaking in speed in 1980 I was finding myself having to be willing to except such brutal forces into my body that many times I would briefly loose vision from the impacts. The person with the ability to accept these brutal forces without triggering their fight or flight mechanism, which causes one to let off or to blink out and lose control, would end up at the top of the heap. I think a lot of what drove these young men so deeply into drugs was that they experienced the epitome of maximum adrenaline, endorphins, serotonin, dopamine, and ego when finishing well and being almost worshiped by those of us who knew how difficult what they were doing really was so when they got off the bike they just didn't feel very alive unless they replicated it with chemicals. 80s and 90s mx put a lot of men in wheelchairs... more than any other time in the sport's history... these men were extremely brave, smart, and strong. It would be more reasonable to say my generation was the toughest; however, I think Mike's generation was the most difficult and dangerous. You are doing a wonderful job interviewing, and I hope you can grow your following... keep up the good work, and remember it will take more time and effort than you ever thought is fair or reasonable to reach the top of the podcasting world, but I think you have the natural talent as a food foundation.

[@1969cmp]

I really admire the Americans who went over to Europe in the post Lackey-Leporte era chasing for a world championship.. Magoo, Healey, Liles, Bobby Moore, Schmidt, Tramas Parker. Cheers from an Aussie.

[@blacklistedmx]

Awesome! appreciate you watching the interview Cheers...

[@mcgovney6969]

This guy is a legend. I remember him at Ponca in 1983. Bobby Moore, Eddie Hicks, Shaun Kalos, Larry Brooks, Willie Surratt, Bader Manneh, Robby Gordon, Jimmy Button and Mike Healey all in the same class. It was Epic!!! He definitely brought Punk Rock to motocross back in those days. Rock on Healey! 👍

[@blacklistedmx]

Wow! what a race that was, props to the legend...

[@kevinbodman1011]

Dang I remember all those guys.

[@mikeandrews1899]

Was that the Robbie Gordon off-road truck racer ?

[@TheLizardKing72]

​@mikeandrews1899 yes. He was an mxer as a youngster

[@mattyoung8415]

A lot of people forget, Mike was the 1983 NMA 80cc National champion, and was a factory Honda minicycle rider at the time. I still have a minicycle rider racer magazine with him on the cover from 83, on his number 99 CR80R. Like I've said before, my favourite rider of all time.

[@blacklistedmx]

You got your noted up to par, he started building his legacy early on, one of the most talented to out a leg over a motorcycle in moto..

[@kurtnielsen6684]

He’s a survivor and a legend. Awesome interview. One of the best to ever ride!!!

[@blacklistedmx]

Thank you! 100% True legend indeed, thanks for watching the interview.

[@typ2vw159]

Glad you came up on my watch list. Mike was the man back in the days.

[@blacklistedmx]

Thank you for watching the interview, I'm glad you picked me up on your radar, appreciate it..

[@gregwolfe4950]

Saddleback, Carlsbad, KNAC 105.5, Magoo, Hannah, the 80s. Those were some great moto days. At the end of the day, as you get older, family and faith becomes what matters.

[@blacklistedmx]

The Good moto days to remember, Thanks for watching the interview with Mike......

[@jeffcornia137]

Wow. What timing. RIP Mike. Awesome interview sir.

[@blacklistedmx]

Thank you for watching the interview. Crazy how life works with timing, who would have thought something like this would have happened shortly after, it hit me pretty hard, I'm just thankful I was able to let Mike be heard in a way he intended it to be, Miss him already. Rest Easy Champ! Thank you for the memories you added to my journey...

[@JMontana174]

@@blacklistedmx 100%! Great timing on this one. Growing up, I was trained by Mike out at Perris Raceway. He would throw rocks at me when my form wasn’t correct. Such a bummer he is gone. RIP Gunner!

[@blacklistedmx]

@@JMontana174 Crazy how life worked out the timing on this one for sure. Lol, Mike did shit his way, I can totally see him throwing rocks at you... Thanks for watching the interview Jeff... RIP Gunner...

[@Arty11]

I raced with Mike and dogger in an international mx in uk at foxhills. It was muddy and hectic and Mike almost landed on me of a table top,foot peg marks down the side of my Arai helmet lol 1995 I think? Spoke to him after race we were laughing hard also I passed Ron on a uphill step up jump without my bike lol those guys were my heroes and were super friendly 👍great memories man

[@blacklistedmx]

lol Super cool story, Mike helped create tons of good memories..

[@johnnybgood774]

This show is way better than most top channels

[@blacklistedmx]

Wow! Thank you 👍 I appreciate you watching the channel also. I'm always looking for ways to improve....RIP Healey

[@brokvejar8801]

My favorite rider of all time especially since i have been through alot of his same troubles... I send my respect Mike

[@blacklistedmx]

I appreciate your comment, I'm sure Mike will also, thanks for watching the interview...

[@chrisrose2898]

Heck of an interview! The first pro race I went to was Unadilla 1992 GP and Mike was on the coolest bike on the grid, that factory Suzuki was awesome. He crashed hard though on the back part of the track and I was about to snap a photo of him with his head face down on the crossbar after remounting the bike. He looked over at me and I just pointed the camera to the ground. I couldn’t take that picture. Love to all you Motoheads. ✌🏽

[@blacklistedmx]

Appreciate your comment, that story is one to remember, crazy if you would have snapped the photo, not many out there like that of Mike if any.. Thanks for watching the interview and helping the channel grow..

[@aniakinga]

Great story and representation of human decency. Props to you for not taking that photo.

[@michaeltrower6792]

I remember watching Mike on tv in 1987 at Carlsbad Golden state nationals on a cagiva 125 great rider

[@blacklistedmx]

That's a gem for your memory to keep because he wasn't on that bike for too long..

[@Scandle68]

I remember that same race.

[@Kawiboy]

Same here. Saw him it High Point on that RM125 .. HOLY SHIT he was an Animal 👊🤟😉✌️

[@wesrieman7416]

I live here in adelanto I remember him at Grand Prix and I lived at sunrise cycle park hanging out with him and Nicky pounds at Golden State the good days loved the interview with Mike good guy in my book

[@blacklistedmx]

Cool story and thank you for watching the interview. I use to work at Sunrise when Stu Peters and family ran it, I personally know Nicky pounds as well, he worked with me at Tm racing and moto man distributing, the owner of the company is Pete Vetrano who still lives in the high desert.

[@emexduzentos]

Anyone with a career like Healey's IS a world champion. Thanks for the great interview with such a legend!

[@blacklistedmx]

You said it all, i strongly agree and that's exactly how i see it.. Thank for watching the interview, i appreciate that. 👍

[@Sandberm]

I remember when he was going through his troubles and some guys on Vital were lighting him up and he came on to defend himself. It had to be frustrating. Some guys from Europe that he worked with when he was racing the GP's came on Vital to post in his defense. He really appreciated that. Best of luck Mike and hope, if you don't already some grandkids, that your daughter gives you some because kids = hope and renewal of spirit.

[@jdc8352]

Vitards never stop

[@blacklistedmx]

Thanks for the Message to Mike! I appreciate you watching the interview as well..

[@joshuaross4644]

Mike is one of my all time favourite riders as was my inspiration back in 1990 to get on KTM’s which I still ride & race today

[@blacklistedmx]

Thanks for sharing, Mike is definitely a fan favorite. Gotta love those ktm's..

[@bertbroeder1832]

100000 first contract worth it! 🙂 Will KTM put a picture of him or a motorcycle he had ridden into their Motohall one day?

[@celineferdinand6944]

This interview was great. The last part made me teary eyed. I don't think Mike ever forgave himself. Rest in peace, Mike.

[@blacklistedmx]

Thank you for watching the interview, Mike was making the best of his life after moto but still had a lot to deal with. We miss you Mike and thank you so much for allowing me the time to to hear a chapter out of your book, Rest Easy Champ...

[@moto126ktm]

I use to race against Mike at Carlsbad and Saddleback. I remember one time I went to a CRC Grand Prix at Riverside Raceway and Mike showed up and I think Bobby Moore also was there and I got my ass kicked by Mike. I thought I was going to win that race until waiting for practice in the 80 Expert class I seen Mike. I haven't talked to Mike in over 30+ years. Glad to see he is still around.

[@blacklistedmx]

Cool funny story, lol, I'm sure he was hard to beat back then, because he sure was when he hit the pro class..

[@daveharryman6390]

the man is one of the best to ever throw a leg over a dirtbike period !

[@blacklistedmx]

I agree with you on that one. Appreciate you watching...

[@scottmorgan6099]

Proud of you, Mike...glad you are doing well...your daughter loves you...#respect #99

[@blacklistedmx]

Thanks for reaching out to Mike and watching the interview...

[@scottmorgan6099]

​@blacklistedmx I had to watch it twice, thanks for your content..👍

[@blacklistedmx]

@@scottmorgan6099 Thanks for that, I appreciate it Scott.

[@MMACHMP]

I’ve been friends with Mike since the 80’s and he was always a good friend. I went to Europe at same time 1989 and rode for KTM and lasted about 6 months and said fuck this and came back home and hung it up and joined the military became a combat medic.

[@blacklistedmx]

The stories just keep getting better and better, Thanks for sharing and watching the interview..

[@patrickharper9969]

Raced with Mike at OCIR Wednesday night moto many times back in the mid 80's. Good to see him still kicking.

[@blacklistedmx]

Thank you for watching the interview

[@ronaldtravis970]

Mike is (was )the REAL DEAL 🤘

[@blacklistedmx]

Appreciate you watching the interview

[@David_Boyd_]

Love Mike Healey. Grew up watching him at the races

[@mikehike6894]

Those mint green KTM's Mike raced were so cool! RIP Legend

[@blacklistedmx]

Those KTM's were so nice, wish I owned one now. RIP.. ( LEGEND GUNNER MIKE HEALEY )

[@jeremywalters2205]

Love you Mike!

[@blacklistedmx]

Thank you for the comment and watching the interview...

[@wapartist]

awesome! Good to see Mike again and appreciate the channel.

[@blacklistedmx]

Appreciate you watching the interview

[@robertaccioHVA]

One of the most dynamic racers on an MX bike in history. Rockstar !!!

[@blacklistedmx]

Exactly! Point said. Thanks for watching the interview Robert..

[@wesrieman7416]

nicky and i went to school together 5th grade he is living with me right now nicky just talked to mike like a month ago rip mike will be missed. P.S. keep doing great interviews with the riders that we grew up with could help some young kids stay on track

[@blacklistedmx]

Thank you! I'll will keep going forward with interviews for sure, especially if it helps the younger generation stay on track.. Thanks for watching and say hello to Nicky for me...RIP Mike...

[@bengolfs1]

I also raced at Saddleback back in the early 1980's and saw the Nationals there around that time. I believe I even raced in the same motos with Mike. I recall locals like Mickey Diamond, Ron Turner, Todd Campbell, Kyle Lewis, and Bruce Bunch, among others would race there as well. I was a nobody, but I had a great time.

[@blacklistedmx]

Awesome memory! So much talent coming from the era, the field was stacked with talent, thanks for sharing... Appreciate you watching the interview.

[@bertbroeder1832]

Thank you both doin' it! Gimme more, please! @Mike: thank you so much what you have done for the sport of motocross I always looked up sportwise! Always respected your life, had troubles too and happy to stay alive too. Wish you all the best and your family!

[@blacklistedmx]

Your welcome, glad you enjoyed the interview, and I appreciate the comment you left for Mike. Stay tuned, more will be on the way..

[@davewise29]

What a story He had to tell. I wish someone would start a go fund me for this guy!

[@craigmccall7450]

I got to know Mike back around '96-'98ish...when he was teaching out at Perris Raceway. Always cool and would help me with little moto tech stuff or just talk. Always cool. Im still out here at the GPs! Thanks Mike!

[@blacklistedmx]

Any Photos from back then?

[@craigmccall7450]

@@blacklistedmx Unfortunately, no.

[@blacklistedmx]

@@craigmccall7450 Thanks for sharing that..

[@mattman5981]

This roost America Craig?

[@Greg625-hq3jg]

Great interview, I remember Mike was my favorite rider as a young boy. Watching him at my first experience with supercross.

[@blacklistedmx]

Thank you for sharing your memory of Mike, he created tons for a lot of fans. Mike will be missed, Rest Easy Gunner we all love you...

[@rz912]

Had a VHS tape of the 1990 CMC Golden State Nationals at Carlsbad that I recorded from my grandma’s satellite TV. I watched that race over and over. I vividly remember interviews with Mike sitting on his KTM at the starting gate. He was super-cool, fast AF, pure SoCal.

[@blacklistedmx]

I think that race is posted here on youtube, Mike was bad ass.. Thanks for watching the interview ....

[@bertbroeder1832]

Into that interview he asked what for. He did things they will last long. A lot of people/race fans still remembering an there is a fan group f. e. on facebook. Also some looked up to up as a racer. He made the GP's better those days, thats for sure.

[@MotoMemeMedia]

Cant believe hes gone. Man, good job doing this. You let him just speak....this was awesome. Cant twll u enough...just such a good job. You can see he trusted you. I dont onow if you talked to him before this, but he talked to you like a friend. Thanks man...just a fan, but i always liked Mike....he rode with heart✊

[@blacklistedmx]

Thank you! Appreciate you watching the interview. It's hard to believe the legend has passed away, we just talked recently, I'm so thankful for being able to capture his life from a different perspective than everyone else, that was something he wanted, we even planned on doing other projects together. Prior to the interview Mike and I had a few wide open conversations about life and were able to build a good foundation right from the start, I knew this interview would be good because both questions and answers came from the heart and he was extremely thankful for everything just as much as I was. RIP LEGEND YOU'LL BE MISSED

[@MotoMemeMedia]

@@blacklistedmx man, was awesome. Hope he's pain free now, it's wild to think about...God knew he'd take Mike back soon, and got you with him to tell his story. I hope more eyes see this and you blow up. Was such a good interview. Good luck! And thanks for doing this! I watched the whisky throttle interview with Mike...it was really good, but he didn't seem as comfortable as he did with you. Thanks!✊

[@blacklistedmx]

@@MotoMemeMedia I really appreciate your comment, means a lot to me... Mike is happy again and he's no longer in pain physically or mentally, when god says it's our time that's exactly what it is, just wish I had more time with the Gunner, but I'm blessed for the time I did get to spend with him before he was called home...✊

[@MotoMemeMedia]

@@blacklistedmx ♥️♥️ hang in there. I didn't know Mike. U can tell you guys had become friends just from the interview...I came to share your interview to some moto groups...I havnt seen anyone post it yet. Hang in there, loosing friends is never fun...we all lost a hero and legend, but you also lost your friend😥 love ya brother

[@blacklistedmx]

@@MotoMemeMedia True that, Mike and I clicked well right from the start, he was a good dude, I just find it wild on how it was me who was able to captured his last interview and it was the longest one I've done, just the timing of it all and how it all came together and played out.... Thank you for sharing with the moto groups...love you bro...

[@alexjohnson9293]

One of the first races I ever got to see on tv was Healey on an 87 Cagiva wmx 125, battling with shady Larry Brooks and Emig and Mike Craig for CMC. Healey was awesome!! Love this guy…

[@blacklistedmx]

Great moto to see. Thanks for watching the interview..

[@se11459]

I saw Mike at Foxills GP in the UK. He was like Axle Rose, bandana on his head, total rock star status, swamped by the fans. By far the most popular guy there. Saw a bunch of German fans rock up to his pit all wearing the bandanas lol.

[@blacklistedmx]

LOL That's so cool, what a great memory of Mike... Appreciate you watching the interview...

[@jamesbramblett3346]

I enjoyed this interview very much with Mike. I remember watching him on American Sports Calvacade at the Golden State Nationals. He always ran strong there. Thanks

[@blacklistedmx]

When Mike lined up he was a warrior and never let off the gas, he kept it pinned, such a great racer of his time, one of the best there was... Thank you for watching and enjoying the interview with Mike...

[@ChuckChrome]

Great interview. RIP Mike, super talented and did things his own way. One of a kind.

[@blacklistedmx]

One of a kind for sure, the legend will be missed. RIP Gunner. Thank you watching the interview..

[@johnnyv673]

RIP Mike

[@blacklistedmx]

Thank you! Rest Easy Mike...

[@dont3761]

I remember him racing the Best In The Desert Laughlin Hare scrambles, back in the day, he was wearing those fuzzy green chaps....lol, He came in and they were full of cactus..

[@blacklistedmx]

Lol! Wow so many great stories of Mike, appreciate hearing them all Thanks for sharing and watching the interview

[@jamintoday5137]

Wow awesome interview. And what a icon. With the dream. And life lessons for all of us. We will never hear it from him.

[@blacklistedmx]

Thank you very much, I appreciate you watching the interview. So true on what you just stated, an icon 100%, so much love for Healey all around the globe.

[@johnclifford1642]

Mike was awesome at Carslbad. He was so happy crushing them at Commotion by the Ocean big payday over JMB, Larry Brooks,etc.

[@blacklistedmx]

Mike was bad ass and that's an understatement...Thanks for watching the interview..

[@mattyoung8415]

Mike has always been my favourite rider of all time.

[@blacklistedmx]

Right on! I'll make sure he knows this. Thanks for watching the interview Matt

[@WoodysWrld440]

Solid interview bro! U definitely earned a new subscriber with me on this one. Notifications on!

[@blacklistedmx]

Appreciate it! And thanks for watching the interview…

[@waynehearst317]

We love the man and hate the sinner. I love Mike for the way he made me feel while he rode like a maniac and his raw talent. But the latter half of his life, when he wasn't a "rockstar", he was a fallen angel and NOBODY to look up to or cherish. He recently relapsed on crack and brought a friend of mine with him and my friend is still using and about to lose everything.

[@garretthoefer3989]

Love the man, hate the sin. We all are afflicted with it, but Jesus !

[@daveharryman6390]

back in the 90s I saw Mike do shit on a MX bike that was mind blowing , I saw him at Glen Helen during ElNino , he was the only dude there riding in deep mud and he was flying , and other time he was making one jump out sections with two or three jumps and jumping them all in one

[@blacklistedmx]

Mike was bad ass, and the stories just keep coming in, thanks for sharing and watching the interview...

[@williamamacker3119]

Fuck Mike he’s been through a lot. I would’ve done everything he did. If they had done what they did. RIP Mike you’re an awesome dude. Keep it real 🇺🇸🤘🏻☘️⚡️⚡️ I didn’t know he had passed away until I read this. I’m so sorry he passed away. Rest in peace Mike thank you for the video dude. Awesome. Have a great day.

[@blacklistedmx]

Appreciate you having a look at the interview, Mike went through a lot in life but he created a legacy that was written in stone and will never be forgotten, he was one kick ass dude that kept it real 24/7 Rest easy legend...

[@heathmama984]

I lived with Mike and his family for a bit in early 2000s training motocross. It was hard to see his life go where it did but I’m happy to see his mental state currently. The stories he shared were legendary. A character for sure!

[@blacklistedmx]

Wow interesting, I can only imagine what is was like living with a legend and watching his life change right in front of you, I'm glad things made a u-turn for him mentally as well, and he's still able to share his amazing stories with us... Thanks for watching the interview..

[@heathmama984]

Thank you for the great interview. This was the first comment I have made about him and it felt warranted being it was the most positive one I’ve seen in a very long time. I’ll surely check out your other content

[@blacklistedmx]

@@heathmama984 Thank you!

[@ssimons3208]

Props to the interview guy for asking great questions and letting him answer with a story, you are right about that great intervieuwer he does not interupt keep up the good work

[@blacklistedmx]

Thanks for watching the interview and i appreciate the comment. Stay tuned for more to come...

[@celineferdinand6944]

@@blacklistedmx You're a good interviewer. I like how you let the guy talk.

[@blacklistedmx]

@@celineferdinand6944 Thank you so much, I appreciate you taking the time to watch the interview... RIP MIKE GUNNER HEALEY

[@blacklistedmx]

@@celineferdinand6944 Thank you!

[@WoodysWrld440]

You know who Trevor Vines is? He was Yamaha's 1st factory supported FMX rider and was in the old Crusty Demons Of Dirt videos. He's from same part of ohio as im from and has a local track named TV Land in Pierpont Ohio. You should try and interview him.

[@blacklistedmx]

Yes I’m aware of Trevor, I’ll reach out to him and try to make it happen.

[@atomictim6422]

that would be cool! ( NW-OH here...)

[@chrisphillips5487]

RIP Mike ❤

[@blacklistedmx]

Thank you! Rest Easy Champ...

[@chuckenscoe-cm7py]

Your the shit homie. Love you 🤟

[@blacklistedmx]

Likewise Fam, my pleasure, I owe this one to you…

[@craighelgerson2698]

The Magoo riding backward was a protest over getting penalized for having to turn around on a muddy uphill in order to get a run at it.

[@blacklistedmx]

I would have loved to see that one. Thanks for sharing and watching the interview..

[@doublejump6578]

Awesome, I been there I rode at a amateur level, never did drugs, prison was a problem for me, motocross saved my life, it was moto or life in prison, Lisa helped save me

[@blacklistedmx]

Motocross saved a lot of peoples lives thats for sure, kept me level headed, glad it did the same for you.. Thanks for watching the interview of the legend..

[@luvsnatch]

RIP MIKE.

[@blacklistedmx]

Thank you!

[@brentbowers-et6vm]

Mike, I remember racing against you, ha gotcha 1 race. Mini's 50 and 80 Its Brent Bowers. HB good to see you bud

[@blacklistedmx]

Awesome! good days to remember, i'll make sure he gets the message. Thanks for watching....

[@brokvejar8801]

Brent where you out of ? Bakersfield?

[@aftermx1852]

Love and Respect for everyone who rides a motor bike....

[@blacklistedmx]

Thank you!

[@chuckp3131]

Good show thanks

[@blacklistedmx]

Likewise! thanks for watching the interview...

[@terryhill4100]

i was taking 40 vics in 3 days,my doctor sat me down,and was going to give me the talk,I said I understand,and never took one again,it felt like if a eagle had his claws in my chest,it was crazy withdraws on vics,I cant imagine what it is like on harder drugs,just saying,the best to youMR Mike Healy

[@terryhill4100]

my friend raced,i taged along,use to see brad lacky at that time,had a coon tail out the back of his helmet,come around corner power on ,one handed wheel and smoked everyone,soon after went to Europe,I got to see the first time the europen came over here,I think it was livermove in calif,they came around corner power on down a 100 ft or more jump,amazing,

[@blacklistedmx]

Wow! glad you snapped out of it and fought off the crazy withdraws, I'm sure it was tough..

[@jeffcherry1643]

Just now seeing your channel. Good stuff. Where can I get a slow ride cap ?

[@blacklistedmx]

Thank you! slow ride is my sponsor, they have some pretty nice gear, their website is www.slowride.com also thanks for the support by watching the interview...

[@jeffcherry1643]

@@blacklistedmx Right On !

[@terryhill4100]

good interview

[@blacklistedmx]

Appreciate you watching the interview Terry..

[@1971puffy]

I remember trying to race Mike at Day in the Dirt in either 2001 2002.. in his early 30’s at that point but the fastest guy on the track..

[@blacklistedmx]

One of the best to throw a leg over a bike, If you lined up with Mike you better be ready, awesome you were able to experience racing a legend... Rip Gunner..

[@jdc8352]

I've been a Healey fan since he came to P town around 1997 for a wild west race and he started 30 seconds after everybody, caught them, passed them, waxed them all while wearing basketball warmup pants 😁

[@blacklistedmx]

Haha! Thats crazy to hear, wish i seen that one in my own backyard...

[@kepler240]

Damn. He's one tough son of a gun.

[@blacklistedmx]

He sure is... Thanks for watching the interview..

[@tomdoe4295]

The justice system only serves the rich and connected, everyone else is a statistic to increase the budgets for the prison industrial complex. I've been around this sport even longer than Mike (67) and I sympathize with his misfortunes in life. My parents got me into motocross racing at 15 because I was getting mixed up with the wrong crowd and I stayed true to myself for all these years being involved with dirt bikes. My last race was this past May in the masters class and hoping to still be racing at 70.

[@travismccloskey9733]

Only 5min in and the mt dew must be flat as hell. Cool interview!

[@blacklistedmx]

Lol! Thanks for watching the interview

[@brokvejar8801]

😂

[@scottfoster3548]

We love MH and he always stuffed me, brake checked me and smoked me AT De Anza AND he had a Factory Cagiva I had a stock one. YEA we love Italian bikes and Healey.

[@blacklistedmx]

Mike didn't mess around, he learned early to ride aggressive at a young age, just glad it wasn't me he block passed, rather not have a broken ankle lol. Great story of yours, thanks for watching the interview...

[@kirkwilliams4942]

Mike was awesome... so much talent. Drugs just ruined him, very sad.

[@booger65man]

I remember Mike back in the 80s. Get healthy brother.

[@blacklistedmx]

Thank you! Also appreciate you watching the interview...

[@angelracing]

smooth style !...

[@blacklistedmx]

Thanks for watching the interview.

[@user-bm6cv4of3k]

Lol rode a lot more desert . Voice to text on ohone. I just saw this interview last night. Blew my mind. Hsppy fathers day brother. I did some time too. Thats the past ,live for tiday through jesus it works . Amen

[@blacklistedmx]

Appreciate that one! Yes sir, put it all behind and let it be. Happy Fathers Day ...

[@user-bm6cv4of3k]

Thank you for the happy father's day. Thank you you for reaching out and helping Mike. It's all a healing process Amen. God bless

[@blacklistedmx]

@@user-bm6cv4of3k Anytime!

[@mattman5981]

What about that time mcgavran and Carlson were testing/developing that 1996 cr80 and you hopped on one and smoked them at Glen Helen on a test day. Hope you remember that Healey! One bad dude that always showed up to the local tracks in a lowered or tricked trucked out truck in dickies haha

[@blacklistedmx]

What a cool story to hear., they just keep coming.. Thanks for tuning in...

[@azff]

Ride In Paradise Mike......😥 July 5, 2024

[@blacklistedmx]

Thank you! Rest Easy Mike....

[@azff]

@@blacklistedmx Watched your interview with Mike about a week or so ago. I didn't know him personally but I'd see him at Supercross races. He was always friendly. Watching the interview that The Whiskey Throttle Show did with Mike about three years ago right now. Crazy, he was only 3 years older than me.

[@blacklistedmx]

@@azff Thank you! Mike was still pretty young, and wanted so much more out of life, he will be missed by many..

[@azff]

@@blacklistedmx Was he still barbering?

[@blacklistedmx]

@@azff Yes he sure was! Me and Mike just had a conversation about the things he needed for his shop..

[@bunnyman6321]

RIP MIKE

[@blacklistedmx]

Thank you! RIP Gunner

[@126AP]

Godspeed🙏

[@blacklistedmx]

Thank you! Rest easy Gunner...

[@celineferdinand6944]

@@blacklistedmx Any word yet on what happened?

[@blacklistedmx]

@@celineferdinand6944 As of now its speculated the cause was a heart attack, but nothing is confirmed yet...

[@blacklistedmx]

@@celineferdinand6944 Some are saying it was caused from a heart attack but It's just speculation as of now, nothing is confirmed yet.

[@celineferdinand6944]

@@blacklistedmx Thanks for letting us know.

[@typ2vw159]

Bring him back for some arena cross talk

[@blacklistedmx]

I'll definitely bring him back on and discuss his arena cross days... Thanks for watching...

[@mikkokulmala2463]

Wouln't recognise him in the street😊 Remember Mike from World championship race in the early 90's Heinola Finland riding RM 250❤ One of my favorites at the time in that series.

[@mikkokulmala2463]

Just noticed that Mike has died! This interview is just made? Sad, rip.

[@blacklistedmx]

Mike created some of the best memories for so many people pretty much his entire life, that's why his legacy will carry on forever...

[@blacklistedmx]

@@mikkokulmala2463 The interview was done just about three weeks ago so It's pretty fresh, we had plans on doing a part 2..😥 RIP Gunner

[@SlowRider72]

Look like life has been hard to Mike Healey.

[@blacklistedmx]

Yes it has, life isn't always easy, i'm just glad the cloud has finally cleared up for him...

[@user-sg5ws7zw5h]

I liked Mike .

[@jdc8352]

Me too

[@wtfftw24]

He was stylish 😎

[@blacklistedmx]

Sure was, he was a style king of his time,,, Thank you tuning into the interview

[@EarthSurferUSA]

He was a great racer. But he did not understand that the only moral justification for violence is self defense. If he would have known that, his life after racing would have been much better IMO. On thing racers can do, as for what to do after retirement,---is get a productive college degree while racing, and you slip right into the industry or some other industry, or start your own business. we don't understand that our minds are like our bodies, and the more we work them out, the better they get also. I figured that out in college engineering, because the sharp[est in the class late on, (about year 6, part time while working full time, out of 8 years for a 4 year degree), and almost flunked HS. It is human-----to think. RIP Mike Healey. Doug in Michigan

[@blacklistedmx]

We all have the same destination in life but we all don't choose the same path getting there, some choose to go to college while others don't, no matter how we look at it, what's done in the dark always comes to light so I don't judge anyone for what route they decide to take, I just know that we lost a great one and his legacy will live on by the memories he created through family, friends and fans.. Rest Easy Mike., you are appreciated thank you..

[@btg7820]

How old is he now???

[@blacklistedmx]

He's 56, Thanks for watching

[@user-bm5di3us6w]

RIP Mike gone too soon

[@user-bm6cv4of3k]

God bless you Mike we'll talk later. This is an old childhood friend Richie we used to ride BMX bikes me you and Scott geisinger. God bless you keep staying strong and focused on the Lord Jesus it works. Amen. How about a lot more desert I did do some saddleback I totally remember you brother you are fast as a kid. Unfortunately I lost a little brother from cancer He was nine you just had one panica that year. New days now I have three daughters and the second granddaughter on the way from my stepson lost a lot of people I'm glad to see you're alive Mike you take care of your family stay close to your daughter and God bless you

[@blacklistedmx]

Sorry for your loss Great message to read, i'll make sure Mike hears about this.... Thank you for watching the interview.

[@mcgovney6969]

RIP Stray Cat. Braaaap!

[@blacklistedmx]

Thank you! Rest Easy Legend Miss you Already Good Friend

[@goingbonzo5923]

Jeremy Mcgrath did that back in the 90s for poor lighting in vegas. They didn't race until they got better lighting. That said, fuck a bunch of unions!

[@dingoraysabath]

Stray Cat 🔥

[@blacklistedmx]

Thanks for watching the interview...

[@dingoraysabath]

@@blacklistedmx my pleasure. i used to race 60 against his brother during the honda years Mike came down to hang out where i loved and rode with Craig Canoy. i always looked up to him. His riding pants said stray cat on the butt. Thank you for putting this content out there

[@blacklistedmx]

@@dingoraysabath From stray cat to the gunner, Mike has helped create so many good memories for a lot of people, awesome to hear.. My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it..

[@liamhotspur9182]

...as time goes by.

[@tpm3092]

Damn, hate to be the one to say it, but this guy really let himself go!

[@motoyamasnigglepuff8654]

Cagiva LEGEND

[@blacklistedmx]

Pure legend, he worked hard to build his legacy and did it with style...

[@kungfu2toe]

Dutch Bankers own the A.M.A

[@blacklistedmx]

Well that explains it all. Thanks for watching the interview...

[@iconification]

😭😭😭😭😭

[@user-bm6cv4of3k]

Het bro this is richie schmit im wondering about this post on mike Healy??? Ive lost contact woth him. RIP??? Wow i just gound and an old childhood bro. Hes gone now?

[@blacklistedmx]

Hey Richie! Yes Mike has passed away, we just recently lost the Gunner last week.. Ride In Paradise....

[@user-bm6cv4of3k]

@@blacklistedmx broke my heart. I was hoping to connect and talk about that time when we were innocent and into toys as much as dirt bikes. Swimming at the beach Brother I lost my little brother to cancer I moved Ontario for a while for Mount Orange county and Mike wrote me a letter on paper that's how far back and young and innocent we were

[@user-bm6cv4of3k]

@@blacklistedmx God bless you and thank you for getting back to me man. Amen there's some long old history between our parents hanging out together USA kids playing with toys and board games and swimming at the beach play with toy dirt bikes in the sand and talk about the jumps were going to do and what we were doing that's how far back it went totally breaks my heart rest in peace Mike we need another friend Scott he died at 19 at ocotillo Wells flipped his dad's buggy slash sand rail

[@blacklistedmx]

@@user-bm6cv4of3k Sorry for your loss about your brother, dealing with a loss of a close friend and relative is very difficult, life has a way of working out timing for us all, I still have Mike last text messages in my phone, and it was hard to make the tribute without shedding a tear.. Thank you for sharing this...

[@blacklistedmx]

@@user-bm6cv4of3k Your welcome my pleasure, you have some good history with Mike and family that will stay with you, I truly appreciate you sharing this with me, god bless Mike his and your friend Scott..

[@charlesolson8107]

Was that a perm?

[@kurtg3891]

Its always amazing how these drug addicts can manage to achieve such high levels as champions in sports ...Of course if they are just using any stimulants like cocaine then that only proves to the benefits of them as performance enhancing drugs... but if just using a depressant like weed then i would think that tends to just slow people down, except in the case of the first ever Olympic snowboard racing gold medalist Ross Rebagliati ...

[@blacklistedmx]

In Mikes case, he didn't really dive deep into drugs until his career was already over, unfortunately this isn't the case for a lot of top athletes, it happens before , during and after they are the top of their game. Weed actually speeds up the heart rate and it allow for them to push faster and harder. look at olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, and track star Sha Carri Richardson, just to name a few. some people look at is as a natural enhancer who tend to use it for that purpose. all in all, i'm not the judge at the end of the day...

[@jdc8352]

I know what you're doing Beavis 🖕

[@bobbyblenio4571]

Dayuuummm…Mike is TORE UP …bummer🤦‍♂️