Many many years ago I lined up next to an old guy on a well used BSA at Argyll Park in CA. I was new to motocross but I figured I could at least beat this old guy. The gate dropped and the old guy disappeared so fast I couldn't believe it. Later I stopped by his van and introduced myself to Dick Mann who proved to be not only a great racer but a true gentleman. Go to the link below for a very good interview with Dick "Bugsy" Mann one of the greatest of all time motorcycle racers.