Mike Bast
American speedway rider
| Born | (1953-01-06) 6 January 1953 (age 71) Los Angeles, California, United States |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Individual honours | |
| 1971, 1973 1975, 1976 1977, 1978 1979 | North American Champion |
Michael Joseph Alvin Bast (born 6 January 1953) is a former speedway rider from the United States.[1][2]
Speedway career
Bast is a seven times North American champion, winning the AMA National Speedway Championship in 1971, 1973, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978 and 1979.[3][4]
Family
His older brother Steve Bast was also a North American speedway champion and his cousin Bart Bast was a US Champion.[5]
References
- ^ "Mike Bast profile". Speedway Bikes. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ "Mike Bast, considered by some to be best U.S. rider in history, still hasn't gotten the sport out of his mind". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ^ "United States and Canada Speedway National Champions". Speedway Bikes. com. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ "Over the fence is not necessarily out". Sports Illustrated Vault. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ^ "Seven-time U.S. speedway champion". Motorcycle Hall of Fame. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
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