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Published source transcription — Tommy Brackens

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Rider Profile: Tommy Brackens

Born: 20 November, 1960 - Los Angeles, CA

Height: 5” 10’ @175ish

Nickname: The Human Dragster

• He got his nickname for his ability to get the holeshot
• The moniker was coined by NBL Announcer Bob Hunt during the 1982 Grand Nationals

“Quiet, likable racer who aimed to be the people’s favorite—and he certainly achieved that” - Copilot

Tommy was a motocross rider who made the switch to BMX in 1977, a career he would eventually return to. He was introduced to BMX by future BMX Legend Anthony Sewell.

First Race Bike: Redline

Turned Pro: Age 20 - December 1980

Retired: 1990

In 1987, Tommy won the NORA Cup - A fan based voting platform for BMX Action Magazine - NORA: Number One Racer

Sampling of Wins:

• 1981 - Won Pro Class at the NBA Winternationals
• 1981 - Won ABA’s “A” Pro at the ABA Coliseum Classic
• 1986 - Won the “King of the Mountain” GPV Championship - He hit 92 MPH on a 20”
• 1986 - Won the IBMXF World Championship

Founded Brackens Racing Products (1988 - 1990)

Sponsors:

• 1980 - The Pedal Shop
• 1980 - JAG
• 1991 - Powerlite Racing
• 1983 - Torker BMX Products
• 1984 - GT Racing
• 1987 - KHS
• 1988 - 1990 - Brackens Racing