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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
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