We dive into Tracer's early days ripping it up on the Las Vegas BMX circuit, where he quickly made a name for himself with his speed, style, and fearless approach to racing. His incredible talent and dedication caught the attention of CW Racing, where he went on to become a Factory Team rider, competing at the highest levels of the sport.
But racing wasn’t the only place Tracer made his mark. We also talk about his jaw-dropping BMX jumping skills that graced the pages of BMX Action magazine, captivating readers with his incredible photos and setting new standards for what was possible on two wheels.
Join us as we take a ride down memory lane with Tracer Finn, exploring his career highlights, untold stories, and his lasting impact on the BMX community.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
07:24 Tracer Finn talks growing up in show business with his famous father Mickey Finn.
15:09 Tracer talks about his early days racing BMX in Las Vegas.
26:28 Tracer starts traveling to races and gets sponsored by CW racing.
28:18 BMX Action Magazine's Bob Osborn stages a famous Piano Jump shoot with Tracer.
43:33 Tracer's Piano Jump photo and successful racing on CW launches him into lasting BMX fame.
47:11 Another famous BMX Plus magazine photo of Tracer doing a one-hander jump!
50:34 Tracer, Brad and Tim talk about a cool magazine called Action Now.
52:38 We talk about a short-lived BMX apparel product called Gators!
55:39 Next we get into the legendary Mickey Finn Show number plate decals!
56:59 The 1983 ABA BMX Gold Cup race at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, and the fallout!
01:05:57 Tracer loses part of his finger at a Gold Cup race in 1984!
01:14:46 Tracer tells us about his successful career as a lighting technician in Las Vegas.
01:20:29 We wrap up the show with a few more cool stories!
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