Happy - Heavenly Birthday Dave Hansen

[Exducer]

1970s Dirt Track Racer Dave Hansen, from the East Bay, fans and Friends Favorite racer.

 

[budman]

Dave

The groove above must be perfect.

 

[Exducer]

Dave

The groove above must be perfect.

This is the original photo that Bill Pelkey used to make the Dave Hansen "Old School" image- tee shirt...

 

[Exducer]

1969, Coverboy 22y Amature Dave Hansen, at six foot three, Dave utilizes a toe-drag for traction control.

 

[budman]

That is a tall racer.

Being tall is a usual part of the conversation when introducing a newb to the sport of motorcycle racing.

 

[Exducer]

That is a tall racer.

Being tall is a usual part of the conversation when introducing a newb to the sport of motorcycle racing.

A couple of "tall Dave Hansen" pic's

Dave, off the podium, after winning the 1974 Astrodome TT National.
Dave looks to be a "box 3 size" taller than Mike Kidd or Ken Roberts.



Below; Dave Hansen #54, Battles some new kid ( a child size Ken Roberts) at a 1971 Seattle Wa., Indoor.
Roberts wants to go up the inside on a 2T, but Hansen puts on a couch-block with a Triumph 250 4T.

 

[budman]

Great podium pic. The young lady looks quite engaged by the big guy.

And holy crap he is about a foot taller than the kids.