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The last man to go 1-1-1-1 to start his 450MX career, Jeff Ward, joins Matthes and Weege to talk about the start to his '85 national season, his step up in 1985, the great bike he had, his injuries he had to deal with and more.

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00:00 Show intro and sponsors
02:32 Why Wardy: tied with Jett's 4-0 start
07:47 Maxxis ad, Wardy's Honda-era streak, laps led
13:26 Wardy on the line: seven days of fame
16:46 Osho, RJ and the flower track story
22:20 Wardy's insane training: marathons and four motos
29:22 Hardpack tracks, Six Flags clay, open face helmets
36:04 86 Kawasaki struggles and the Houston throttle cable
40:11 The 1985 Supercross title and the Brock protest
43:48 85 timeline, injuries and peaking
47:58 Barnett the pit bull as a teammate
52:48 Wardy's ankles and the Redbud crash
1:00:22 Wrapping with Wardy and reaction
1:04:35 Leatt and Decal Works ad reads
1:10:46 Lit Kit Award: RJ's Fox gear and Hannah's flak jacket
1:13:19 Bailey's crash, the Bomber jersey, Barsak Award