Dynamically Unstable Racing Plans To Run The 2015 NORRA Mexican 1000 On This 1985 Honda ATC 250 R


Dynamically Unstable Racing Plans To Run The 2015 NORRA Mexican 1000 On This 1985 Honda ATC 250 R

There are some awesome creations running in the 2015 NORRA 1000. From the off roader 1964 Ford Galaxie that we showed you last year to vintage trucks that are being pulled out of retirement to have one last run through the grueling and rugged country where the race is contested. This year there is a team taking the idea of “unique vehicle” and “human suffering” to untold heights. They call themselves Dynamically Unstable Racing and they will be attempting to run 1,000 miles on a 1985 Honda ATC 250 R. Yes, that is a freaking three wheeler. Yes, those are “banned” in the USA. Yes, these guys are way hardcore and they know what they’re getting themselves into. How can we say that? They’ve done the Mexican 1000 before, just not on something so…so…intent on killing them.

The team has received support from a number of companies and while the premise of this whole thing may strike you as a bit humorous from the name on down, they are not taking it lightly. They have completely disassembled the machine and are going through every mechanical system, the chassis, and whatever else they can to beef it, fix it, and make it strong enough to handle the punishment it will be receiving.

Perhaps the most lunatic fringe thing about this operation is that they aren’t the first to do it. Granted, this will be the 30th anniversary of the last team fielding a three wheeler, but it has happened before. Hopefully that will provide the spiritual inspiration they’ll need to press on during the event which promises to be a physically and mentally taxing deal. The NORRA Mexican 1000 is not the same as say a SCORE race. This is definitely an event that values the experience as much as the race itself so that means that there are pauses and sections that may not be as hardcore as the full on pro competition stuff. We’re not saying that to take anything away from what is an absolutely bat crap nuts idea but rather to clarify what these people will be doing.

Whether the intention of the event is for max fun or not, you still need to traverse 1,000 miles of dirt, desert, dust, mud, roads, and the various creatures looking for their next meal along the way. These guys are awesome and we hope they have a great time and outstrip even their own high expectations. Go get ’em boys!

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8 thoughts on “Dynamically Unstable Racing Plans To Run The 2015 NORRA Mexican 1000 On This 1985 Honda ATC 250 R

  1. BigDogSS

    What do you mean they’re “banned in the “USA”? I’ve been riding my 1985 Yamaha Tri Z250 in the California desert since I bought it new in August 1984 and it has been registered in California (OHV) ever since. Yes, they can be dangerous if you are an idiot and don’t know how to ride one. Know the machine.
    ” “human suffering” to untold heights” — C’mon, the front forks probably have more travel and smoother that a race quad and the rear suspension will rival any quad. It will ride as good as any quad. Plus 3 wheeler it is lighter.
    I see no problems and applaud them for racing the most state-of the-art 3 wheeler ever produced.

    1. Jason

      These bikes were banned for sale in the US. You could still own them, the dealers just couldn’t import them any longer. I was pretty bummed by this, my first three bikes were Honda three wheelers.

      My HERO! I want another SO bad. I had one when I was in middle-school and it was super fast. My buddy had the Kawasaki Tecate 250 with the fat front tire.

      My hat goes off to these guys. I wish i could do it as well.

    2. Kelly Lee

      “What do you mean they’re “banned in the “USA”?” They mean banned from import, or manufacture of, in the USA. However, that ban is legally not in force any more.

      “On April 28, 1988, the U.S. ATV distributors entered into an unprecedented 10-year agreement with the CPSC called the Final Consent Decree. Under the agreement, the ATV industry made a $100 million commitment to expand existing safety programs. Among the many components of this agreement, free training and training incentives were offered to owners and purchasers of new ATVs. Additionally, distributors would no longer market three-wheeled ATVs, repurchasing any unsold three-wheel models from dealer inventory.”

    3. VGABNDO

      Gotta say, it may be true that there is more front suspension than on a quad, but you don’t have to hammer THAT suspension down the MIDDLE of everything that grows or gets pushed up into the middle of a Baja two track. My Wolverine isn’t wide enough to keep out of the middle, and having a tire there sure as hell isn’t an advantage! More power to these guys. I’ll be watching in the area of Vizcaino where I live. I actually would like to cheer this team down the track, but I don’t think I’ll be seeing them!

  2. Schtauffer

    Closet three-wheeler owner, here, checking in. Three wheelers sure are fun. Hats off to these guys.

    1. Bobby anderson

      Nice to see the 3w home fires burning. Great name for your race team. Love the coating on the piston. May I humbly recommend R50 klohtz for your endurance racing fuel mix……holds up great to high heat conditions. Love to buy a shirt sticker or something to help with your cause. Good luck.

  3. Doug

    I own several 3wheelers. There are a lot more of us out there and active than you think and that includes racers. A simple search of 3 wheeler racing and one would see there is quite the underground racing scene for these old trikes and some new conversions as well….MX,TT, FT, Drag, Hare, Ice, and all classes and sizes…. racing three wheels is alive and well and some would say never really died. You guys should seriously check it out before other publications beat you to it. Thanks for a great article!

  4. Daniel

    Ummm…
    It was a 10 year production ban. That was it. Their not illegal. Far from. And if a company wanted to start production again, They could.

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