World Vets Motocross 2024 Results
Congratulations to all who took part in the 2024 World Vets Motocross.
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Doug Henry - World Vets Motocross
Doug Henry, who will race at the World Vets Motocross event at the famous Farleigh Castle circuit in England on July 20 and 21, is one of the true legends of the sport of motocross.
Henry, who will ride a specially built Stark Future, electric machine is making his return to England for the first time in many years.
Henry competed in the AMA Motocross Championships from 1988 to 2006. He is a three-time AMA motocross national champion. Henry was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2005.
Henry was born in Milford, Connecticut and grew up on his parents' farm in the White Hills section of Shelton, CT. The rural area with extensive winding dirt roads was conducive to him learning the sport he would master. He attended Shelton High School. Henry had his first major success in 1993 as a member of Team Honda, where he claimed the 125 East Supercross and the 125 National Championship.
In 1994, he repeated as champion in the nationals, beating riders such as Steve Lamson and Ryan Hughes while battling a severe stomach ailment. He later appeared on Fox's first motocross movie Terrafirma. He moved to the premier 250cc division for 1995, where he was immediately competitive, winning Supercross mains and outdoor overalls, before a devastating injury at Budds Creek, Maryland ended his season. Henry was slipping off the back of the bike on the face of a hill, inadvertently applying full throttle, launching him off the hill, causing him to fall from nearly 80 feet in the air to flat ground. Henry's back was broken, but he did not become paralyzed. Henry raced Southwick every year to earn national points and keep his trademark national #19. He regularly finished in the top-5 on privateer Yamahas.
Henry fought back and wanted to race again. He slowly worked his way back into shape, and Team Yamaha took a chance on him for the 1996 season. By the end of the Nationals, Henry was winning motos once again and had regained his form. For 1997, Yamaha approached Henry with the idea of riding their prototype YZM400 four-stroke in competition. He accepted the offer. While he raced and led the early part of the 1997 Supercross season on a YZ250, Henry complications from a hand injury forced him to withdraw during the middle of the series.
He came back riding the four-stroke full-time and posted top-5 finishes at the first few Nationals, which was unprecedented for a four-stroke machine. Henry raced the bike at the final Supercross in Las Vegas, Nevada, and won the race in the prototype bike's first and only start. Tragedy would strike Henry yet again that summer, as he suffered two broken wrists at Budds Creek, mere feet away from the jump where he had his earlier injury. But Henry would battle back again.
Henry would race the production version of the prototype four-stroke, the YZ400F, for 1998. This machine started the four-stroke revolution in motocross. He battled through a strong but unspectacular supercross season where he finished 7th overall. The outdoor season would be Henry's chance to show the bike's true capabilities.
After a win at his home track of Southwick, Henry followed up with a triumphant win in Budds Creek, the track where he broke his arms and back. He would go on to defeat Jeff Emig, Jeremy McGrath, Ezra Lusk, Kevin Windham, Mickael Pichon, and Greg Albertyn, earning five overall wins in one of the most competitive seasons ever to take the 1998 250cc National Championship at Broome Tioga Sports Center. He accomplished this with one whole round left.
Having accomplished all his goals, Henry scaled back to a partial schedule for 1999, where he dabbled in snocross for the winter. He returned to the nationals in a farewell tour wearing his #1 plate. He started slowly after taking the winter off, but still managed to score overall wins by mid-season. Henry had been a regular on the AMA Supermoto tour, winning many National events. He gained national attention once again by winning the gold medal in the 2005 X-Games Supermoto race. Henry also won a 2005 Grand National Cross Country enduro race in his first attempt on a stock Honda 450. He followed that with a bronze in 2006.
Henry broke his back on March 4, 2007, in a Supermoto race. He now has partial paralysis from the waist down and is working very hard toward yet another recovery. Henry was filmed on September 14, 2009, riding a custom YZ450F and a custom FX Nytro during winter. Henry raced at Winter X-Games 14, in the "Adaptive Snowmobile" class. He took third place.
Career titles
1993 AMA 125 Motocross Champion
1993 AMA 125 East Supercross Champion
1994 AMA 125 Motocross Champion
1998 AMA 250 Motocross Champion
1998 AMA Professional Athlete of the Year
25 AMA Supercross/Motocross overall wins
If you want to enjoy a real motocross celebration and see Henry in action, or even have a chat with the American legend and get his autograph, then get to worldvetsmotocross.com/spectators for your tickets and make sure not to wait too long, its going to be one of the biggest days in the sport in 2024, when the legends return to Farleigh Castle.
Less than a week to go!
Less than a week to go in what will be a great day for the sport, the World Vets Motocross is about to explode into action as a long list of motocross legends, both from American and the rest of the World will go head to head in a celebration of motocross.
Very exciting times for the sport of motocross as returning on the UK calendar is what will be one of the highlights of the 2024 motocross season. On July 20 and 21 the sport will celebrate with a fun, family friendly event at the World Vets Motocross event at the historical, Farleigh Castle circuit. A full weekend of entertainment, motocross legends and a chance for the family to all enjoy this amazing sport.
With legends like former World 125cc champion James Dobb, multiple AMA supercross and motocross champions, Doug Henry and Jeff Emig, two time World motocross champion, Sebastien Tortelli, former AMA 125cc champion, Mike Brown, five time World motocross runner-up and MXdN winner, Kurt Nicoll, super talented, Rob Herring, multiple World number two, Tommy Searle, and Mister Sugo, Billy Mackenzie and many more.
If you want to enjoy a real motocross celebration, then get to worldvetsmotocross.com/spectators for your tickets and make sure not to wait too long, its going to be one of the biggest days in the sport in 2024, when the legends return to Farleigh Castle and we party at one of the best circuits in the World.
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Doug Henry to Ride Stark VARG at World VETs
About Doug Henry
Doug Henry is a celebrated motocross and supercross champion, known for his tenacity, skill, and groundbreaking achievements. Overcoming numerous challenges throughout his career, Henry has become a symbol of perseverance and innovation in the sport. He continues to inspire with his use of adaptive technology, proving that limitations can be overcome with ingenuity and determination.
July 9th, 2024 — Barcelona, Spain.
Legendary motocross champion Doug Henry is set to make waves on track at the upcoming World VETs MX Race at Farleigh Castle, riding the Stark VARG. This exciting announcement marks a significant milestone in both Henry’s illustrious career and the evolving landscape of motocross.
Doug Henry, a multiple-time AMA motocross and supercross champion, is renowned for his pioneering spirit and resilience. This event will be particularly significant as it marks Henry’s first race abroad since the pre-fourstroke era, highlighting his long-standing impact on the sport. Known for his incredible comeback stories and contributions to motocross, Henry’s participation in the World VETs Motocross is highly anticipated. Fans and fellow competitors alike are eager to witness the synergy between Henry’s skill and the cutting-edge technology of the Stark VARG.
Innovative Technology Meets Legendary Talent
The Stark VARG is a game-changer in the world of motocross. As the world’s most advanced electric motocross bike, it combines unparalleled power, agility, and sustainability. Designed to outperform traditional combustion engines, the VARG offers riders a unique and exhilarating experience. Henry’s choice to ride the Stark VARG highlights his commitment to innovation and the future of motocross.
Overcoming Adversity with Innovation
Doug Henry’s journey in motocross is marked by resilience and innovation. After a severe crash in 2007 that left him paralyzed, Henry did not let this setback halt his racing career. He adapted by using a specially designed riding harness that includes a lap belt and foot stirrups to keep him securely on the bike. This adaptation has allowed him to continue participating in motocross events and even compete in adaptive sports, showcasing his determination and love for the sport.
The World VETs MX will take place on the 20th/ 21st July at Farleigh Castle, UK. The event is a celebration of motocross heritage, bringing together veteran riders from around the globe. Doug Henry’s participation is set to be one of the highlights, with fans excited to see a living legend in action once more.
“I’ve been on the bike for a week now and it’s working great¨, said Doug, ¨I’m really excited to see what the VARG can do for all us adapted riders. Right now I’m getting ready for one of my first races oversees in over a decade and I can´t wait to line up next to some of my old rivals at World Vets”
Anton Wass, commented “We are incredibly proud to have Doug Henry riding the VARG. His legacy in motocross is unparalleled, and his endorsement of our technology is a testament to the performance and potential of our bike. This is a significant moment for the sport and for our company.”
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Very exciting times for the sport of motocross as returning on the UK calendar is what will be one of the highlights of the 2024 motocross season. In just two weeks, on July 20 and 21 the sport will celebrate with a fun, family friendly event at the World Vets Motocross event at the historical, Farleigh Castle circuit. A full weekend of entertainment, motocross legends and a chance for the family to all enjoy this amazing sport.
With legends like World 125cc champion James Dobb, multiple AMA supercross and motocross champion, Jeff Emig, two time World motocross champion, Sebastien Tortelli, former AMA 125cc champion, Mike Brown, five time World motocross runner-up and MXdN winner, Kurt Nicoll, super talented, Rob Herring, multiple World number two, Tommy Searle, and Mister Sugo, Billy Mackenzie and many more.
With a weekend of celebrating motocross, this World Vets Motocross event is just the start of what could lead to many more exciting vet races in the future. Promoter Richard Wood gave us a little bit of the entertainment.
“We have a lot of things booked for entertainment, for kids and adults, such as numerous bars, a great array of food stands, trade stands, works bikes on show, rodeo bull, lots of bouncy things for kids castle and slides, kids face painting , plus Friday night karaoke and a DJ in the sail marquee. Saturday night a professional DJ and saxophone player. Not to mention all the mx star riders mingling over the weekend for photos and signatures.”
British motocross legend Tommy Searle is also looking forward to spending a weekend at Farleigh with his family and friends and also the chance to race with old friends from the sport.
“I have never ridden Farleigh before,” Searle said. “This will be my first time. I am looking forward to it and I have spoken to Jamie Dobb about it. He is excited about it too and I have done other veterans’ races, but I want to do a few of them. This one has a different audience and that will be more family oriented. I will be racing a modern bike and the class I am is the modern bikes, which is nice. I am really looking forward to it and it adds some much for the British schedule. Being able to race Farleigh Caste, a track that has so much history in our sport, that is the biggest thing I look forward to.”
Another British motocross legend Kurt Nicoll rode at Farleigh in 2023 and the World Vets Motocross event and is really happy to be invited back for the 2024 version. He too will be signing autographs throughout the day and mingling with the spectators.
“I mean, Farleigh was the first GP race that I won, and I always did well at Farleigh. I love going back there. It is one of the iconic tracks. A track like that will never be used for a Grand Prix again, because things have moved on. It is nice to look back at old tracks like that, like Namur, Wohlen, Payerne and those places are gone, and Farleigh still remains. I think it is fantastic that we can all get together at a place like Farleigh Castle and reminisce and still be able to love what we are doing.”
If you want to enjoy a real motocross celebration, then get to worldvetsmotocross.com/spectators for your tickets and make sure not to wait too long, its going to be one of the biggest days in the sport in 2024, when the legends return to Farleigh Castle.