From RacerX
There’s a long history in our sport of privateers putting in some great rides in the premier class outdoors. Whether it’s injuries to factory riders creating some spots, the fact that motocross, unlike supercross, is something everyone grows up doing and can ride well, or that longer motos in heat equal out some advantages of factory bikes. Sometimes, it just comes down to heart, and privateers have that, no doubt.
This summer we’re seeing it also with Ty Masterpool, Grant Harlan, and now semi-supported team riders like Garrett Marchbanks and Derek Drake to name a few. It’s banner year for non-factory guys in 450 Pro Motocross. So, in honor of these great privateer islanders, we’ve rounded up a few great seasons past by the little guys that could.
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