Courtesy of Scott Lukaitis
San Diego, CA, February 1, 2019 – The
Legend and Heroes Tour Traveling Moto Museum is pleased to announce
that they will again take part in the pit party activation at Monster
Energy Supercross on Saturday in San Diego CA. This year marks the 10th
Anniversary of the tour and their mission of celebrating the Legends and
Heroes of the sport. In addition to their display of vintage machines
and memorabilia, the tour will honor motocross pioneer Jim Beachamp
during the evenings opening ceremonies.
About Jim Beauchamp – Jim
Beauchamp, one of San Diego’s early pioneer motocross racers, became a
force in SoCal motocross scene beginning in 1969 as a 14-year-old, Boy
Wonder racer.
He
was starting his career out on a Bonanza mini bike, which lasted all of
about 2-days until young Jim completely destroyed it. Soon, his
late-father Al began looking for a “real” motocross machine, which led
him to a 100cc Bultaco Lobito. After winning many races, Jim caught the
eye of the local dealer and world land-speed record setter, Don Vesco,
who put Jim on one of his legendary 125cc Super Sachs where Jim’s career
took off like a rocket.
Jim
was off and running, traveling the western U.S. with his good friend
and soon-to-be motocross legend, Marty Tripes. Together, the young San
Diego moto-gladiators formed a dominant duo with, at one point, Jim
winning 24 straight motos! Jim’s domination in the highly competitive
SoCal region caught the eye of the Harley-Davidson factory, who had
decided to build a 125cc 2-stroke motocross bike to complement their
successful Baja 100cc model.
Jim
became a prestigious factory rider with Harley-Davidson in 1972, even
winning his first race on their newly developed 125cc MX racer. With
such a successful debut, both Jim’s and Harley’s hopes were high as they
targeted the upcoming 125cc World Cup “Grand Prix” event in St Louis,
MO. Unfortunately, just before the St. Louis race, Jim suffered a broken
right ankle. Not wanting to miss what was arguably the most
prestigious small-bore motocross competition in the world, Jim gave it a
go, yet did not achieve his expected results.
After
a few months of mending, Jim tried to make an early comeback and again
suffered a setback with a broken wrist. This time it came just before
another prestigious race that promoted as the 125cc National
Championship. Staged at Arroyo Cycle Park (today is known as Glen Helen
Raceway), Jim elected to ride with his wrist immobilized in a cast.
Understandably, his results were not what he had become accustomed.
Highly discouraged, Jim soon called it quits to what was a short but
auspicious motocross career, electing to focus his competitiveness to
the successful family real estate business, where today he still devotes
a large portion of his time.
With
the kind-hearted rearing from parents Al and Arlene, Jim’s generosity
continues today on an a-near-daily basis where he gives to many needy
causes in both the US and Mexico; places he still spends many days
riding his off-road motorcycles. Objects such as the Boys & Girls
Clubs of National City, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, multiple orphanages
and senior homes in Mexico, plus Supercross’s own Alpinestars Mobile
Medical Unit have been on the receiving end of more than a few donations
from the Beauchamp family that also includes Jim’s siblings Alton and
Pamela, wife Jeana, son Ryan, and daughter Brittany.
With
the help of tour sponsor EZ-Up Shelters, the new for 2019 design will
feature a walk-through timeline that celebrates all of the sports
supercross champions, and since 2019 marks the 45th season of AMA
Supercross, a unique feature will showcase the first champions and their
machines. The tour stands behind the belief that “We Don’t Leave
History Behind” and has kept the founding fathers, and mothers, pure in
their thoughts by honoring the men and women that shaped supercross and
motocross into what it is today.
Thanks
to our local friends at each round, the Legends Tour features some of
the best vintage motocross bikes on display in a single location.
Featuring different vehicles at each round, our guests can relive the
machines of their youth and show their family and friends the early days
of motocross and supercross. Look for the Legend and Heroes Tour
Traveling Moto Museum at each round of the Monster Energy Supercross
series in 2019.
See behind the scenes footage and great vintage photos and stories by visiting our website and social media accounts.
Website – www.legendsandheroestour.org
Facebook – www.facebook.com/LegendsAndHeroesTour
Twitter – www.twitter.com/LegendsHeroes
Instagram – www.instagram.com/legendsandheroestour
YouTube – www.youtube.com/user/LegendsAndHeroesMX
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About
the Tour: The Legends and Heroes Tour is a professional, historical
display and timeline of America’s greatest motorsports, motocross, and
supercross. On-site, the tour encompasses nearly 5000 square feet of
moto-history with bikes, gear and other memorabilia that transport our
guests back in time through the history of the sport. Visited by more
than 9 million guests since it’s inception, the Legends and Heroes Tour
attends each stop of the Monster Energy Supercross Series and Lucas Oil
Pro Motocross Series. Visit us in the Pit Party at a supercross or
motocross near you or online at www.legendsandheroestour.org
The
Legends and Heroes Tour would not be possible without great sponsors
like: Feld Entertainment, Monster Energy Supercross, Food for Life
Bakery, Dunlop, EZup Shelters, Wossner, Yuasa, Boyesen, Motion Pro,
Engine Ice, Acerbis, Kissimmee Motor Sports, Tucker Powersports, Spectro
Oil, Rockwell, Bell, KTM, Rich Designs, Moto X Roads, The Early Days of
Motocross Museum, RacerX, MX Sports, Brad Whitworth Photography, Retro
Moto, Cycle News, and Pro Circuit. Thank you all.