I discovered Sammy from the UK through Sideburn magazine. Nice to see him on the channel - looking forward to seeing him back on the Rotax!
@FlatTrackFactory7 ай бұрын
We're discussing that possibility.
@jeffmiller61007 ай бұрын
So cool !❤
@trackjosh7 ай бұрын
The collab we didn’t know we needed!
@mikekenyon33227 ай бұрын
Graham Washington's own
@jayshelton59227 ай бұрын
Hey guys..let's do a walk around both the Rotax framer..and the current dtx..to see difference..🤙
@davezike7 ай бұрын
Tech talk Dillon and the Slammer! Killer team. Bring back the cheater bikes!
@randymaggetti856Ай бұрын
My late friend and AMA junior pro rider had a Ron Wood Rotax bought from Ron's own collection A single shock frame bike, only maybe 3 were made. Awesome machine.
@mikeskidmore67547 ай бұрын
I am sure that Sammy has ridden a lot of bikes, but has he ridden a Yamaha TZ-750????
@sammyhalbert7 ай бұрын
I haven't, but I have one that we're rebuilding.
@FlatTrackFactory7 ай бұрын
Consult w/me on proper spring rates. Don't want you draggin ass around the track.
@mikeskidmore67547 ай бұрын
@@sammyhalbert I see a replica one was just sold at a Mecum Auction. I sure wish you could buy a Champion or Redline Frame now days for a reasonable price. I also love Steve McQueen's Rickman Multise Dessert Racer. It would be fun to get the Rickman frame and put a Yamaha MT-07 engine in it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6jFdGOqlNOCf9E
@mikeskidmore67547 ай бұрын
@@sammyhalbert At the Same Auction I see Garad Meese's 1st year National Champion FTR-750 sold for $140,000.00 They used to be about $37,000.00 new. I don't even know if Indian Produces them New now with all of the rule changes. It was a bad deal for NASCAR to Eliminate the Factory Twin Class. The Pro Twin Grid was not full so they Eliminated the Factory Twins class. All they had to do is have a much bigger payout to fill the Grid. NASCAR Drivers actually make Millions. It costs Millions to race NASCAR and the Teams are losing Sponsors. NASCAR take too large of a cut from ticket sales and TV Contracts.. The Teams are Negotiating now for a bigger cut that they deserve.
@kurtfoulke51307 ай бұрын
I keep a #69 plate on my Harley for Sammy & Jethro 😢
@markfortin82867 ай бұрын
Great chat on the Rotax. Had me looking up engines out of curiosity afterwards!
@FlatTrackFactory7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@magellanicspaceclouds7 ай бұрын
Getting close to 5k subscribers. Woohoo!
@FlatTrackFactory7 ай бұрын
Time for a party 🎉 Factory20 Tee giveaway? How does a dude, in his shop, talking smack, get 5K?
@magellanicspaceclouds7 ай бұрын
@@FlatTrackFactory People wanna learn about this awesome American sport. Can't blame them. I hope you get to many more than 5k.
@HeidiFegles4 ай бұрын
Dude Sammy is the guy that got me into rotax. Castle rock Washington, I was a kid and I was like dad what is that bike, he was like rotax with a super trapp. Such a bad ass bike
@curtiscollins21747 ай бұрын
Always loved Sammy and his family. Got to meet Sammy and his family in West branch Michigan. Great memories.
@Pompomgrenade7 ай бұрын
😮 It's so good to see that each generation is fully aware that the other one knows absolutely nothing of value. It's a race to the death ☠️...🏁
@stevenhall21387 ай бұрын
Sammy is a great guy ive known him since he was about 12 or 14
@outlaw7x774 ай бұрын
What a great interview! Long live the #69!!!
@needmetal32217 ай бұрын
With the dual shock knights, shock length was everything. Rotax = flywheel and free revving
@FlatTrackFactory7 ай бұрын
It's been a while since I raced a twin shocker. Now with the modern single shock, we have a lot more adjustability. Thanks for checking the vid out! Cheers -FTF
@edquier407 ай бұрын
You do not need to tell me about the badass Rotax, they are wicked fast! Big hugs for Sammy, he is badass fast too!
@FlatTrackFactory7 ай бұрын
Without a doubt on both.
@mhilde77447 ай бұрын
Gr8 stuff!
@sammyhalbert7 ай бұрын
Yeaaa gotta love that Rotax Powa! 💥
@FlatTrackFactory7 ай бұрын
It handles well on the straights.
@colelambert45576 ай бұрын
This dude walked into K&N Yamaha when I worked there one day with Sammy McDonald and I couldn’t believe it. Place brings in some great racers just from being around so long
@johnb41833 ай бұрын
Cool , where was K&N located ?
@colelambert45573 ай бұрын
@@johnb4183 oldest Yamaha dealership in the nation. Tulsa, Oklahoma