World vet motocross championships 2022 Glen Helen 60+ class - moto 3 - Final

[@aussiebaz5363]

I'm 69 and enjoyed every second of your race, I even fell off the chair as I attempted to pick the bike up, this is what racing is all about, the little 230 did you well, though with a few more horses, you'd have either got an 8th, or a trip to the Hospital, 11th was fantastic. I loved it.

[@lowbuckgarage1]

I’ve promised my wife I’ll hang up the helmet for good at 65. But I would be the new kid in the 65+ class. We’ll see. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@kayuwakesport]

Duuuuude! Excellent effort!! I SO thought you had a 10th there! A bit if tuff luck there at the end but you killed bud! 👍👍 I'll be 62 in April and this is VERY encouraging to see!

[@lowbuckgarage1]

@@kayuwakesport Yeah tough luck. Couldn’t figure out what happened in the last turn, but looking back at the video I think i instead got rear ended in the last turn.

[@kayuwakesport]

@@lowbuckgarage1 it was that damned TEXAN! 😱🤣

[@davidbidgood3987]

Seems a 'knife 'can do quite well in a 'gun fight' if used the right way. Very smooth, consistent and skilled riding, well done young man.

[@sidecarbod1441]

In fairness the guy thought it was a 150, I guess the moral is "never judge a bike by its tank covers" I agree about the riding, it was very good and that must have helped push him up the order.

[@baby-sharkgto4902]

Fantastic ride! You got up and back on your bike quicker than I’ve ever seen! I can see how bad you still want it. Awesome job.

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Thanks! 👍

[@DS-oi4wl]

The double T-bone was coming...

[@chargerfan2]

I stopped riding for over 25 years and just picked it up again a few years ago at 51. I think I'm going to be sore tomorrow just watching this. Good job.

[@lowbuckgarage1]

I have a love-hate relationship with this sport. It’s like an abusive relationship, though it hurts me again and again, I keep going back to it.

[@lizzydog5728]

Thank you! It was great to experience the race with you. I enjoyed seeing your BREATHE reminder!

[@protacodan4225]

58 used to race. I loved every minute of your motto. I was hoping you would get the pass. Great ride!!!!!

[@lwstruyk]

Well done good man. I am 64 and use to run hare scrambles 40 years ago. You did great.

[@douglassloan6831]

Nice ride, brother! Really impressive. Glen Helen is no joke and you killed it out there. Wonder what that guy thinks of your "knife" now. LOL

[@lowbuckgarage1]

He finished 14th heehee

[@stevedunham7250]

Great video. I started racing in the early 70s on CZs then Bultacos. Retired in 1984 on Husqvarna. Now I want back on the track. What a great way to stay in shape! Thanks for the vid and inspiration.

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Thanks. It’s the only thing I’ve found that motivates me to stay in shape, out of necessity!

[@mattdoherty753]

I was rooting for your top 10 finish!!!! Bloody awesome video. I'm 55yrs old and still riding dirt,adv,road and even moto. Full cred to you mate from Aussie down under. Love it.Don't stop!!

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Maybe next year. Maybe a little nitrous for the starts might help. 🇺🇸🇦🇺

[@oldschoolmxcru9164]

That’s super Kool my friend. Great ride 👍🏻👍🏻🏁 When I was 16 years old after all the head injuries and many other injuries the doctors told me I would never ride or race again. At 57 years old now I started racing again this past February and I’m having the time of my life 🤠

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Take it slow my friend. I had walked away from the sport 25 years ago and have had a couple injuries since coming back at 59. Better be in shape.

[@G31mR]

I rode MX in the late sixties and had 81 trophies when I switched to enduros. I'm now 74 and I love watching the vets ride. thinking the rules should required riders to be on bikes at least as old as they are. This would mean the Vets would be on bikes manufactured in the 1940's. What a hoot that would be. I still take my KDX200H6F out on the trails on occasion.

[@tucaz65]

Nice job man! I ride 55 novice, have been racing the vets for the last 12 years, always a blast!

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Right on!

[@robertwoods2505]

Wow, you did great on the modified 230. The guy in 10th was on a much bigger bike. Congratulations!!!

[@gymratt88]

Great race! I was twisting my wrist so many times trying to push you to 10th. Thanks for sharing!

[@bluehorse8091]

BRINGER OF MEMORIES ...!!!! THANK U. !! I CAN SMELL THE GAS AND FEEL THE DIRT ON MY FACE. !!😆😆 started racing in 1973 ...indian dunes and the circuit. Joined the END DOES m/c club .. (women's division ) AND had the BEST time of my YOUNG LIFE !!! Can't physically ride these days ..but bravo for u ...😁 a lot of MEMORIES from this .Thank u. My name is TRUDY STUBBS .. ( my brother RANDY STUBBS rode PRO ) AND mentioned in A BRIEF HISTORY OF WOMEN IN .MOTO CROSS ...HELMETS OFF TO U ALL. !!! MEERP..ME ERP💙💙👍😆

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Thank you. I’m thankful I can still ride at all.

[@Its-Moto-Time]

Good job! love the charge at the end. I was in the 45 novice class. Those ruts were really gnarly. They were much deeper than they appear in the video.

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Thanks! Yes MUCH deeper than they appear!

[@scottwhitmire6613]

At 67 this year would still ❤ to ride my 250 Bultaco. Best to you Scott🏁

[@TR-cs4tf]

Much respect. Appeared that the bigger bikes would out horsepower you on the long straights but you made up lots of time in the turns and more technical parts of the track. Awesome job. I’m going to have to find your bikebuild video now.

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Thanks. More videos to come on the present build.

[@traveladventurer154]

How fun Tom. You’re video producing skill are a gift for us all to enjoy. Awesome.

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Thanks Donna! I’m kinda stuck in the moto-rut for now but it’s one of the things I do love. Thanks for watching. And Happy new year!

[@traveladventurer154]

@@lowbuckgarage1 You’re good at it and it is refreshing to do sports we enjoyed so much in our younger years. I’m still hoping to do a ski run in my coming years. It’s been a while.

[@kylebrodowski3641]

I loved it, great choice for a bike too! I rode the vintage two stroke race in October, I love Glenn Helen. I have 2004 250F, I agree, you can be much more aggressive and smooth with less power, I could never turn the lap times on my KX500. Riding a track is worlds away for bombing the desert sand washes and hills. I have to say, you were very smooth, great speed on those nasty down hills too. My son raced the world vet last year, that track gets horrendous! Once again, great ride, and love the channel.

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Thanks and yes it’s a great track, really special.

[@jameslaguardia2709]

Great ride! For guys in our class, carrying momentum and not pooping out are more important than brute HP. I'm 63, started riding at 10 in SoCal, and have ridden the gamut from mini-lawnmowers to 125 Sachs->Cz to 250 Yam->Suz to 450 Suz->Hon and finally 350 KTM, which was probably my favorite. Not as brutal as a 450, but easier than trying to keep a 2-stroke on the pipe. I'm stuck in the Midwest now due to my job, and one of my regrets is that I never did a lap at Glen Helen. There's a lot more woods-flavored racing than MX here, and I recently got a '14 KTM 300XC-W to try battling the trees. First bike I ever had with bark busters! Remember - you don't stop riding 'cause you get old...you get old 'cause you stop riding!

[@lowbuckgarage1]

So true.

[@CrustyMac300]

At 62, AWESOME!! I'll be 62 this summer in July. I think I can but probably can't do what you did. Great job!!

[@lowbuckgarage1]

I set what I thought was an attainable goal, top ten, I came very close to it, and I’m ok with that.

[@fromaroundthewizzle]

Man that was awesome,i was shouting you on and damn my heart was pounding when you came off but jeez I’ve never seen someone get back on so quick,great ride 👍

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Thanks👍 for watchin’

[@dougcoleburn1579]

My buddy who was in his mid 40’s at the time was a A enduro racer. He would go to the local MX riding areas and smoke the guys with their latest and greatest bikes on an old XR200R he had as a play bike. Great job on that little thumper!

[@Williampinion25]

Way to Go.,,, proved us older guys can still have it!!!

[@kensiemens-vz5tm]

Thanks so much for posting the 3rd race of the plus 60 Nov. race. I was in the race also (#52 Ken from Warman, Sask. Canada) The event is awesome (4th time at it). Great job with your honda 230 project..👍 You had a very good 3rd moto..!

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Hi Ken, I see in the results that you beat me by one position in both motos 1 and 2. You were right in front of me! I had some video problems in motos 1 and 2 unfortunately, so nothing to see there. However, if you view my CRF150R fork install video, near the end, there is one quick clip of you and I, photo finish at checkered flag in moto 2. It’s definitely you and you beat me by inches! Pretty cool shot. Hope to see you there next year.

[@michaelbblunk]

Awesome video collection of the 230. I had a new 2004 model when they came out and raced it, too. I only had the bbr springs front and rear and rejected the carb. I also only weighed 150 pounds back then. The bike does great on tighter tracks. And you’re right, it makes people really upset when they see theyre getting passed by a trail bike. I would get blown away on the national track at glen helen in the straights. On the tighter tracks (piru, vet track at glen helen, 395,) I would constantly give 1st place a run for their money. Keep at it. Your passion shows.

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Thanks! Appreciate that. Sometimes more fun to ride a slow bike fast than vice-versa, right?

[@kellyclark7762]

Yeah nice race ! I'm 58 and just started racing this year in az .looking forward to this one in the future

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Thanks! The 55+ was tough. The 60+ was a little easier but not by much!

[@cyclerider5652]

What an awesome looking track! Great footage.

[@bagargui]

Hello from France, Nice and smooth ride young man. You did a fantastic job on that bike. Considering how far you were after the start straight, you really made it happen. I’m 60 y.o. And hope to come and race the Vet World Championship one day( better make it soon or it will be too late, lol).

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Viva la France! 🇫🇷 Come! Come! You are most welcome here.

[@buddywilson104]

Nice ride. I love that track. Raced there a few times with mixed results in the 60+ class. Best thing I can say is the very first moto I ever raced there I won by almost 30 seconds. It was all down hill after that. Good video.

[@MrJanaRobi]

I could not stay in my seat !Epic ! I just came in from rust patching rocker panels to warm up now,I want to go ride .

[@marksmith402]

Great job!! I will be 62 in just a couple of days and have found the weight/height of a 450 more of a detriment as I get older. Love your concept! You survived Glen Helen, better than my two attempts!!

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Thanks! So you know! Track gets pretty rough.

[@rn1054]

So much respect!!! Outstanding job!!!

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Thanks!

[@sambananas4513]

Thanks you give this 62 yo hope!

[@earl6969]

My neck hurts from trying to get that thing to corner! lol Great video 😀👍

[@Saguaro215]

Awesome ride and you made. You did an awesome time. My last race at Glen is back in 2009. Great video and you guys are having blast.

[@briannn7751]

THAT WAS AWESOME. Watched it (lived it) end to end.

[@SteveKiziak]

Good job man! Be proud of yourself Bro!👍

[@orantidistrada]

Grazie! Ho seguito i tuoi progressi e mi sono divertito con te! Bravissimo! (Ho anch'io la CRF 230 😃ma non corro, ho 72 anni).

[@lowbuckgarage1]

You don’t need to race it to have fun, just ride it. Is it not a great bike?

[@gregwolfe4950]

Awesome! I’m 62, I would love to race again. My wife said no more races, MX practice only. Can’t blame her, too many injuries while racing. That looks right around my speed. Great race on a 230!

[@Gregamz]

Ya, we would love to follow along on the rebuild!

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Coming soon.

[@duanemcenroe2987]

That was awesome, I felt like I was racing with you.

[@jackanderson1418]

Great race tough track and you almost had 10th place wow 60s guys still rock!! Great vidio.

[@bobkinney7913]

Thanks for the videos....... Can't wait for spring in Indiana!

[@AntiqueCycles]

Awesome!!!! Congratulations! That was fun 😁

[@carlspiva5570]

I miss racing the Glen, now living in East Texas, was living in Baldy, track was close to home for me.

[@take5th]

Loved the horn honking. 66 years; drz400

[@swampsofhome]

My favorite shoestring rebuilder goes motorcycle racing! What's not to like? Good job.

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Thanks! Shoestring is right.

[@dabbmwdabs9445]

Well done 🎉 my friend 👍 fantastic effort & enjoyable watch! I was a rider in 80s & 90s & would jump on a crosser right this moment if I could 😂 let’s see some more old timers giving it a go cos it’s hard work out there!

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Thanks and I would encourage anyone doing this sport to train hard, stretch daily.

[@billyarsenault1970]

Keep on rocking in your 60’s. Take it easy out there killer.

[@CaptainVelveeta]

Good Lord! What kind of camera are you using? The stabilization is PHENOMENAL!!

[@lowbuckgarage1]

GoPro8 -4K - 24fps. Thanks for watching!

[@bananabrooks3836]

Watch til the end! Start lets him down. Well shifted sounds like an automatic!They should be on vintage bikes, probably not cossetting enough for old bones. I like that track, as its not too 'jumpercross'

[@jimhineman8695]

Great video! I’m turning 62 this year and may want to try the class you were in. Haven’t races in 20 years but that looked like fun!

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Awesome! However I caution everyone who’s thinking about doing this, you better start stretching and training now, a year in advance or you’ll be sorry. The track is great but is much rougher than it looks.

[@jimhineman8695]

@@lowbuckgarage1 I fully understand. I ride mostly single track rocky stuff in AZ now. In pretty good shape but not Moto shape😀.

[@DS-oi4wl]

40 years ago at Indian Dunes when my dad was in his 30s and still competing in the Over the Hill Gang 30+ group, he overheard someone at the trackside one day talking about watching the Old Timers' 40+ race..."Constant boredom," the guy said. My dad eventually ended up competing in the Old Timers' group later, as well. He still laughs about what the guy at the trackside said that day...

[@lowbuckgarage1]

I used to say the same thing. Then one day I just realized how much I love this sport.

[@DS-oi4wl]

The video was very suspenseful...I enjoyed it! Now I am almost 60 but cannot race because I am a single parent and have to be able to keep me and my daughter supported. I have tickets to A1 and A2 though!

[@lowbuckgarage1]

@@DS-oi4wl Family first. I can’t afford to travel to either Anaheims this year, I’m jealous! Enjoy!

[@CoachSteve4u]

I used to ride at Indian Dunes all the time 40 years or so ago. Now, I'm 60 but I'm getting into riding more for the thrill of exploring on my DRZ400s.

[@mikemccoy113]

That was awesome thought u were going to get those last two guys. I’m the same age and raced in the 80s. Keep jammin bro

[@LAT-qk3vj]

Freaking awesome! Way to go!

[@CrashAdams179]

As for the guy that said "why did you bring a knife to a gunfight" Id like to know where he finnished. Few things are more satisfying than beating guys using a 230 against 450"s. Rock on old timer! Much respect!

[@lowbuckgarage1]

He finished 14th. Heheh

[@KN-lq4zv]

I’ve said this before I’ll say it again it’s better to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow. Great ride, instead of poking at a 450 getting onto this 230 and going the distance is much easier. I’m going back to a 250f and parking the 450

[@jimbingham99]

Awesome job Tommy boy you got lots of years ahead. Happy new year to you and your family.

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Hey! Happy new year Jim! I’m still breathin and so blessed!

[@local378]

Love it you should have pointed out when you passed the gunsliger

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Ha! Yes!

[@motoxguy7]

I think #5 was Emilio from El Paso…..🤔 Good to see he’s still riding!

[@lowbuckgarage1]

It’s good to see ANY of us still riding! I feel pretty blessed.

[@tkinney80]

Good racing is good racing and fun to watch no matter what you're on. I love flat track racing XR100's, you should give it a try! That ending was fantastic, I could tell you really wanted 8th and started pushing hard, I thought you were going to get them, I was twisting in my chair to help you turn!

[@lowbuckgarage1]

So close. Next year, God willing.

[@fhartse]

Great ride 11th on CRF230 that's awesome. Where did the guy who said "why did you bring a knife to gunfight" place in the moto?

[@lowbuckgarage1]

14th. He went 9-3-14 for eighth overall.

[@fhartse]

@@lowbuckgarage1 Thanks pretty good

[@jcz136]

Amazing, keep having fun and keep living life

[@gladegoodrich2297]

Sorry little Honda for calling you a slug and hope you will forgive me. Very impressed with your 11th place finish! The guy riding you is also pretty good!

[@lowbuckgarage1]

The little engine that could.

[@DS-oi4wl]

Um...is the bike stuck in fifth gear?

[@lowbuckgarage1]

I know right? I was luggin’ it waaaaay too much.

[@scotthartley5386]

The Kawasaki guy next to you on the starting line got a great start. Did he win the race?

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Because you asked, I watched it again, and checked the scores. He finished 14th that race! He placed had 3rd in the previous race. His Texas buddy next to him, got 12th, right behind me! 😮 thanks!

[@jamieargent7139]

This is awsome great ride love the horn thanks for sharing I'm 45 now and hope to be out there at your age your a Ledgend

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Thanks. yes car horn was great fun.

[@jeremeybeeten208]

Respect Sir, great ride

[@mikesampont6091]

That was super cool! Didn't care for the guys comment next to you..."Why'd you bring a knife to a gun fight" What a dick thing to ask. You were there to have fun. You did awesome.

[@lowbuckgarage1]

I thought it was funny. He was just kidding. Legit question too. He finished 14th.

[@ronaldrussell5481]

Nice job, a little more motor and top 10.

[@davidryder5082]

Crf 150 r forks and a clutch. I'm impressed 👍

[@douglaslangham4417]

Great effort...I was yelling last lap....catch um...catch um.......then the wipe out....lol

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Next time!

[@vincedenney426]

Not too shabby. Some good footage. Can you share about the mods on it?

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Sure. CRF150R forks, Race Brothers shock, 67.5 mm (237) Wiseco piston, Web cam,30mm carb, lightened flywheel, 25 pounds of weight reduction.

[@jetrick105]

I'm 60, my legs got tired watching you!!

[@twinValleySpirit]

That was a rad finish!

[@jimk3407]

Nice ride. Was that you who honked the horn? I thought that was brilliant!

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Yep that’s my car horn. Such fun.

[@jimk3407]

@@lowbuckgarage1 Awesome! I wish I thought of that when I raced in the early seventies, it would have been fun. Keep on racing!!

[@lilbo1Y1]

Good race and better than I ever was

[@rong4189]

Good job. Sounds like you’re a gear too high coming out of most of the corners?

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Thanks. And yes you’re right.

[@DP179DAD]

Great job love the horn

[@lowbuckgarage1]

The car horn was great fun.

[@racetronics]

Nice. I will have to make it down this year. I hear it is a fun event.

[@joepasco1420]

That was great. Stamina becomes a factor. I'm 60 now, sold my cr500 now have a versy 300. Need to go on and off road. Time to enjoy a more reasonable pace

[@lowbuckgarage1]

The Kawi Versy is a great bike, I hope to get one someday. It’s my #1 pick in adventure bikes. 650.

[@johnnyrebellion8672]

I'm 60. If I didn't have CFS/ME I would take up MX on my 2022 GasGas EC 300. I have ZERO cardio but still love to ride when I am able.

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Sorry to hear about the CFS/ME. I see hundreds of KZbin videos about the ailment with lots of doctors and differing opinions/treatments/theories, many of them pointing to allergic toxins and diet. I’m thankful I can ride at all. This group is pretty interesting: me-cfscommunity.com/

[@sondrajoyce8810]

WHAT A RACE!!!!!!

[@MichaelHayward-ym8ht]

GREAT RIDE you must have had a blast

[@ottokirk2325]

Yeah buddy! Well done and you get the 'eye of the tiger' and hunt them big bikes down. The climbing power was so much better than last year. Pretty dialed in 'spensin too. Dare I say, the cornering speed looks better. Hey, where is some narration? No bike performance comments. I think it gives your vlogs a good feel(you're good at it). For sure we feel cheated with only two Moto's bro. I guess the under dog factor over-rides watching a Novice race. LOL

[@lowbuckgarage1]

I plan to do a narrated version soon describing the bike build and it’s performance, what went right, what went wrong. A top ten finish next year for sure. Thanks for watching and the comment.

[@Kawiboy]

That was AWESOME my friend ✊✌️😉

[@dankingjr.2088]

Pretty good run there. Little more HP might have been nice, but it looked fun.

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Yes, More horsepower next year. More Videos to come.

[@peaceprayer595]

Man ... awesome job! What gear were you in mostly?

[@lowbuckgarage1]

One gear too high most the time! Was running a 12-47 setup.

[@peaceprayer595]

@@lowbuckgarage1 so you were definitely in 3rd correct?

[@lowbuckgarage1]

@@peaceprayer595 majority of time 3rd probably. I tend to clutch it in third out of corners a lot which is actually a lazy bad habit.

[@peaceprayer595]

@@lowbuckgarage1 for myself and all my 60 plus friends, the clutch is simply an old virtually impossible to break habit left over from our 2 stroke days. We're all still trying to steer the bike with the rear wheel. 4 strokes steer with the front tire. This has been so hard to get used to. 😪

[@billroberts7889]

Killer ride!!!

[@athomerecordschannel]

I know that you have seen the views go up on this video over the past few days. I keep coming back to it because I cannot believe that that guy asked you "why did you bring a knife to a gun fight" (even with the 150 graphics on your 230) when you guys are riding the 60 + NOVICE Class at the Vet Nationals? Like seriously. It is a fun race. It is a fun event. It is a fun VET Championship. That is what it is all about. You would think that he was lining up for the 2023 450 Pro Motocross Series. It made me think though, while I have 12 Motocross Specific bikes in the garage I have a 1998 Kawasaki KLX300 that I built as a youtube project that I may take to the 2023 World Cup Vet Team Championships. Man that guy makes me even want to do worse than that, I may go buy my own Honda CRF230 or better yet a Yamaha TTR230 or the Dual Sport version the Yamaha XT225. If I make it I have to search that guy out with my Foo Foo Bike with a huge smile on my face. Yeah a Yamaha XT225 would be the ticket, that way I could honk the horn every time I came by the Pits. Great video Low Buck Garage. Great content always. Great racing. That TOP 10 is coming your way this year. I hope that I can make it to this event in 2023. Maybe I will get to meet you and say hello.

[@lowbuckgarage1]

His comment didn’t bother me, I think he was just joking. And yes it is a fun event! KLX300 sounds interesting, it could be good buildable and raceable project bike.

[@athomerecordschannel]

@@lowbuckgarage1 I truly hope to get there to that event this year. #WFO

[@Mikelomeli]

Great job Tom!

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Hey Mike! Happy new year! It was great to run into you at Cambria.

[@Mikelomeli]

@@lowbuckgarage1 Happy new year Tom. I hope you get a million subscribers this year.

[@Bohdan-kz9gm]

Hope you got some joy from that amount of views) Huge respect.

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Yes I did! Thanks for watching.

[@davem145mxr]

I'm 62 and re-habing from reverse shoulder replacement surgery i hope to get back in the saddle sometime in the future

[@lowbuckgarage1]

I had rotator cuff surgery 2 years ago. Took a year to heal 100%.

[@littlefarmer32]

Well done rider well done

[@chuckybful]

That was impressive.

[@tomwagner6334]

You did us old hot shoes proud🔨🔨🔨🔨

[@itsmeforsure5475]

Excellent race! You had some really nice corners in there. I think you would have had to rail the last 2 corners on the outside to get by those guys. You never got passed though and thats dam impressive. I'm sure you pissed off a few on 450's when you went by.

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Thanks. Next year!