| Name |
Mike Burke |
| E-Mail |
burkespecial@aol.com |
| Club |
Checkers MC |
| Years
Raced |
1964-1974 |
| Desert
Racing Highlights |
Owned "Mike Burke Motorcycle
Specialties". Built and repaired many winning motorcycls in
Dist. 37 and AMA track events. Won Class 8 truck race in '76
Baha 1000. Rode all of the early Mexican 500-1000 races . Also
Stardust 711 and many Mint 400's. |
| Bike(s)
Raced |
Mostly Triumph 650cc. Was briefly
sponsored on Harley-Davidson for Baha 1000 teaming wth Dave
Ekins - Finished 5th place Open Class. |
| Class(es)
Raced |
Open Navice - 1964, Open Expert-
1965-1974 |
| Lowest
D37 Number Held |
#09 around 1970 |
| Current
Residence |
Juniper Hills, CA |
| Current
Hobbies |
Nostalgia Drag Racing - Own '64
Ford Galaxie Highly Modified Drag Race car. Also building Street
Rods. |
| Do you
still ride motorcycles? |
Yes |
| If yes,
elaborate |
XR 600 Honda Dual Sport (No Hoops) |
| Comments |
I will never forget the Checkers
and lots of Checker Memories. |
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