Jeff Ward 'The Most Versatile Racer In Motorsports History'

The battles and victories I had during my endless racing career. Here's the story behind my racing career and what it took to accomplish the things I call my most remarkable achievements.

[paralegalty]

Man, the memories of watching you, Hurricane, Barnett, and the rest, are the best. Thank You

[Nobodylistenstoturtle-]

You gave light to all of of us growing up.
It was absolute poetry watching you race your KX 500.
You are a true legend!

[jeremyelford]

I remember despising Jeff Ward, because he didn't ride a Honda, and most of all, he was Rick Johnson's nemesis...I look back now at great videos like this, and I have nothing but respect and admiration for him. What a great competitor...if RJ says there were times when he couldn't touch you on a motocross track, you're pretty damn fast...glad to have lived during an era where you could despise a person for no other reason than he raced against your hero, but still have the utmost respect for him...Jeff Ward, one of the GOAT's...

[mdsank]

The Ricky Johnson - Jeff Ward battles were all the inspiration every 80’s kid that cared about motorcycles at all ever needed

[boogerman]

Was racing and watching you Jeff during the mid and late 80s Jeff. You were The quintessential professional during those years. Ron was fast as was Ricky but you defined what a true professional was.

[GGThatBossPTCAntiochlegend]

I LOVE this man absolutely a awesome person I LOVE you Jeff

[eddiesedventures...]

Growing up and racing some of the same SoCal tracks with him, during the BEST of times for US MX, Jeff will alway's be the Man!

[patrickharper]

This man was my childhood hero! Watched him ride at Saddleback in the 80's. My father would take me out of school early on Wednesdays to ride cause Jeff would be out there practicing. I even rember the time the whole front end of his bike broke off and he went down real hard, Jeff went and got the kawi badged Izuzu truck threw both halves in the back and left. This man is a legend!

[tedecker]

In the early 70s I went to a new MX track. My 250 buddy was there with his kid who was riding his new XR75. The kid said Ted follow me, I’ll show you the track. It took me two laps to get around the little guy! Minis were faster than most people realized!

[pc]

Southwick 88 I was there went to the pits in between Moto's and got a rear tire right off his bike, while he was getting plaster of Paris poured into his boot. The guy is a LEGEND.
Bonus got to sit on the kx500 man did I want to take that bike for a rip.
Great weekend and better times.

[joshuaman]

I got mini cycle magazine as a young kid born in 65 watching Jeff thinking I could do that 😂never made it to his level. He was definitely a winner to set your goals on. Thanks for the look back.

[olivertoeknuckleiii]

I met Jeff when he attended the Bondurant Driving school at Sears point. He was the nicest guy. He always welcomed me at the races during his reign at the top of the MX hierarchy. He was also one of the best drivers to ever attend the driving school. Of course, we all saw that with his indycar career. Class act, good person, incredible talent.

[richardkronawetter]

I'm the same age as Jeff got into the sport at age sixteen learned about Jeff early on and with a huge fan I bought K x's because of him Met him at a few races he was definitely pleasant to meet

[Tew]

I was at the Dayton Motorcycle Club Ward was there on the KX500 it was 1987 Ward turned 2 of our doubles into a QUAD I still cant believe they did that
Jeff do you remember what you said to me?

[nt]

Wardy was my idol. Had a KD80, then an 84 KX80. The Kawis ruled. All my buddy's had Yz's. They couldn't touch me. 😉

[bluesmanish]

My 3 favorite riders from that era: Jeff Ward, David Bailey, and Danny "Magoo" Chandler!

[johnnycash]

ward and RC were like the same size those short guys were giants on the track!!

[roversberg]

it was an honor to meet, film you at belgium superbiker mettet in 2011.

[iroc]

XR 75 was my first bike . Man I loved riding it. Had no idea that was Jeff at the beginning of On Any Sunday. Still my all time favorite movie !! This brought back some great memories, growing up in Southern California. in the 70, s and 80's. Watching Ward race, or heading to Indian Dunes. Great times.

[sqdl]

He is a legend. One of a kind. And a gentleman