Show Notes
Rarick, Weege and Matthes get together for a recap of the 1986 Houston SX main event. They're in person in Houston doing it ironically so please enjoy them talking about RJ's crash, Wardy's win, lots of discussions on Houston SX history and more.
--- CHAPTERS --- 00:45 Remote edition kickoff and Fox Racing read 01:59 The Astrodome next door 03:41 RJ's crash and Larry Huffman's body types 06:18 The track and the C.E. Altman jump 09:11 Production bike rule and Wardy's rough year 12:33 Maxxis and Guts reads, Kip Palmer, 125 podium 16:05 Huffman sells the fitness, camera cuts 23:40 Who really won and who's that guy 28:28 Lit kit and s**t kit awards 31:39 Jacob Barsak award and Todd Campbell 36:20 What the hell happened award
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