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Ep. #10 Broken Hearts and Busted Chains

May 28, 2020
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Ryan Hughes, 1995

It’s rare when the loser gets the magazine cover, steals the spotlight and becomes a legend. Ryan Hughes did all three on a hot summer day when he lost the 125cc AMA Pro Motocross championship to Steve Lamson. But he didn’t win over the crowd because he finished second overall. It was because he kept going at the exact moment most would find no reason to.

“Broken Hearts and Busted Chains” is the story of September 3, 1995 and why Ryan Hughes decided to push. It’s the story about why Wyatt Seals wanted to borrow a chain. It’s about why Chris Hultner decided to break from Steve Lamson’s championship and shoot what became one of the most iconic photographs in motocross history.

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August 1982: Billy Schlag rode a 1979 Suzuki JR50 August 1982: Billy Schlag rode a 1979 Suzuki JR50 to victory at the first ever AMA Amateur National Championships at Loretta Lynn’s.⁣ ⁣ Then he was disqualified. But it wasn’t because of the custom pipe or Tex Air shock or the fact that he had a PW50 front end on a JR. ⁣ ⁣ Butch Smith officially won instead. Riding a PW50, he started a streak that didn’t end until 1994. More details can be found in the We Went Fast original “Little Giant: The PW50 Story” at wewentfast.com.⁣ ⁣ Thank you to Nancy Schlag for unearthing this gem of an image. ⁣ ⁣ Be sure to check out the We Went Fast Shop (wewentfast.com/shop) for 3 new PW50-related shirts. ⁣ ⁣ #JR50 #PW50 #myPW50 #Yamaha #YZinger #motocross @sxcs_sprintcrosscountryseries #wewentfast
GIVING TUESDAY Contest! We Went Fast is raising mo GIVING TUESDAY Contest! We Went Fast is raising money for the Road 2 Recovery Foundation. This community has been so good to me and I want to give some back to my favorite non-profit.⁣ ⁣ Go to wewentfast.com/giveaway (link in bio) - contest is 100% free. For every unique entry, YOU get a chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card. R2R gets a $1 donation from We Went Fast (up to $5,000).⁣ ⁣ Open through December 10. ⁣ ⁣ For extra chances to win the $250 gift card, upload a personal PW50 photo or one of your first bike. Then tell a friend for another bonus entry.⁣ ⁣ @road2recovery #givingtuesday #road2recovery #wewentfast
Gene McCay, probably the fastest mini cycle racer Gene McCay, probably the fastest mini cycle racer to ever turn pro and quickly, unexpectedly, fall off the map.  ⁣ ⁣ My friend Davey Coombs wrote a killer story about McCay’s curious career. This was quite a history lesson. It’s another perfect reason to be a Racer X subscriber.  ⁣ ⁣ Don’t like to read? Like many of the Racer X features now, it’s available in audio, too.  ⁣ ⁣ racerxonline.com/subscribe⁣ ⁣ #genemccay @racerxonline @dcracerx #vintagemotocross #wewentfast
For the memorabilia lover: James Stewart had a kna For the memorabilia lover: James Stewart had a knack for doing the impossible and his first attempt at jumping LaRocco's Leap at Red Bud in 2002 is proof of that.⁣ ⁣ “LaRocco’s Leap" is the third installment of the We Went Fast artwork series. Available at wewentfast.com/shop This illustration combines the creative artwork of Tim Glasspool, the legendary talent of Stewart and the keen eye of Jeff Kardas who, in July 2002, was still making a name for himself among the motocross photohounds.⁣ ⁣ Read the story behind the original photo at wewentfast.com.⁣ ⁣ Designed in England, printed in Baltimore, the artwork measures 12 by 16-inches.⁣ ⁣ @goodtimbo #jamesstewart #redbud #motogift #wewentfast
The We Went Fast Shop started with a single produc The We Went Fast Shop started with a single product (keychain) two years ago. Today, I have enough items to help you make gift giving a special experience. ⁣ ⁣ Check out wewentfast.com/shop for shirts, art, books and stocking stuffers and enjoy the altruistic feelings that come with supporting a small business that shares the same passion as you: MOTO.  ⁣ ⁣ Direct link in bio. ⁣ ⁣ #motogifts #shopsmall #motocrossgifts #wewentfast
Remember that GNCC I raced a month ago? Turns out Remember that GNCC I raced a month ago? Turns out I broke my thumb! I thought it was a sprain but as I returned to normal activities my grip strength was weak and caused pain. ⁣ ⁣ An X-ray showed a displaced fracture of the 1st metacarpal. I opted for surgery with a hand specialist. He took out the little piece of bone and repaired the ligament. ⁣ ⁣ Typing with one hand stinks. 🤣⁣ ⁣ Happy Thanksgiving. This year I’m extremely thankful to my wife for looking after me and picking up the slack. For almost 13 years she has unconditionally supported all my risky activities and never once admonished me for doing what I love. ⁣ ⁣ Be safe out there this holiday weekend and remember to be good to one another. ⁣ ⁣ #wewentfast
NEW STORY! “Modem Killer: James Stewart vs. LaRo NEW STORY! “Modem Killer: James Stewart vs. LaRocco's Leap" is the story of how Jeff Kardas captured an unforgettable moment of youthful exuberance that changed his life. ⁣ ⁣ wewentfast.com or direct link in bio.⁣ ⁣ His team manager, his mechanic and his engine builder all told him not to do it; LaRocco's Leap wasn't worth the risk, they said. James Stewart ignored them and did it anyway. Any why not? He was a 16-year-old, once-in-a-generation talent who could will a 125 to do things once thought impossible. ⁣ ⁣ 📸: @kardyphoto⁣ ⁣ 🎨🖼 by @goodtimbo - available as a 12x16 print at wewentfast.com/shop.⁣ ⁣ #jamesstewart @redbudmx #redbudmx #thisismoto @renthal_moto #laroccosleap #holdmybeer #sendit #wewentfast
To be filed under “Why I Do This.” This is Mr. To be filed under “Why I Do This.” This is Mr. Tucik (far right. He’s from 🇸🇰. His son, Jan bought him “Grand Prix Motocross: The 1972 World Championship Season”, the Terry Pratt book that I sell at wewentfast.com/shop. He wanted to help his dad relive fast.⁣ ⁣ Mr. Tucik was a mechanic for the CZ Motocross Team and a service manager at American Jawa in the 1970s. He is good friends with Mierk Helm, a four-time Czechoslovakian Motocross Champion and one-time World MXGP winner.  ⁣ ⁣ “It brought back so many memories for him that all other projects we were working on (my bike restoration) gave way to looking for old photographs and magazines from the USA!” Jan said.  ⁣ ⁣ 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟: Treat yourself to a copy of “Grand Prix Motocross”. Order 2-4 copies to save 25-40% at wenwentfast.com/shop. ⁣ ⁣ #grandprixmotocross #CZ #MXGP #motogift #wewentfast
Here’s a crazy moto riddle: the two PW50s that f Here’s a crazy moto riddle: the two PW50s that finished first and second at Loretta Lynn’s in 1983 also finished first and second in 1984 but with different riders. ⁣ ⁣ How? ⁣ ⁣ Matt Shue (photo 1) finished second in 1984. His dad bought that motorcycle from Lenny Sauer (photos 2/3) who finished second on it in 1983. ⁣ ⁣ Ross Dhayer won the 51cc class @lorettalynnmx in 1983 and sold his PW50 to Jeff Dement who used it to beat Matt Shue in 1984. ⁣ ⁣ The PW50 just keeps on giving. ⁣ ⁣ What’s your PW50 story?  ⁣ ⁣ @lsauer11 @shue201 #PW50 #myPW50 #Yamaha #YZinger #motocross #wewentfast
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