Dirt Track Rider of the Month

INTERVIEW WITH

RICKIE POLLOCK BY RICHARD BRODOCK PHOTOS BY DAVE SUNDIN

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN INVOLVED IN FLAT TRACK RACING?

I have only been involved in Flat Track for five years. I started when I was 63 years old.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT THE SPORT?

What I enjoy most about Flat Track are the people, always willing to help even though they are your competitors!

WHAT BIKE, MODEL, SIZE, AND WHY DID YOU CHOOSE IT?

My bike is a 1966 Triumph T100 500cc. I rode it on the street for a while, then MX and now Flat Tack from here on out. My Dad raced Triumph and BSA in the ‘50s in Louisville, KY. I guess that’s how I wound up on a “Trumpet.”

DIRT TRACK RIDER OF THE MONTH

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN RACING? WHAT DISCIPLINES?

I have been racing for 27 years now. The first five years were in Southern California, MX and Desert. Then I did not ride for 23 years until my sons-in-law got me back into it. So now it’s been 22 years of steady racing even after both of them quit and bought bicycles. (Thanks boys.)

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE RACE OR MOMENT IN A FLAT TRACK RACE?

Favorite moment racing was with my friend Davey Frederick at Aonia Pass, he beat me in the last turn.

WHAT CLASS OR CLASSES DO YOU RUN?

I now race AHRMA Classic 500/750 Brakeless and 60+. I was National Champion in Brakeless in 2020.

WHAT ARE YOUR RACING PLANS FOR 2022?

I plan to continue on the same bike with the hopes of completing my back-up bike, same brand, year and model. Why change!

WHAT’S YOUR ALL TIME BUCKET LIST TRACK?

My dream track, Ascot Park. I raced MX there in 1972 on Wednesday nights but never saw a Flat Track race until I moved to Georgia. I was right there where all the greats were and didn’t know it. What a dope!