Mike Bast Explained

Mike Bast
Nationality:	American
Birth Date:	6 January 1953
Birth Place:	Los Angeles, California, United States
Indivyear1:	1971, 1973 1975, 1976 1977, 1978 1979
Indivhonour1:	North American Champion

Michael Joseph Alvin Bast (born 6 January 1953) is a former speedway rider from the United States.^{[1] [2]}

Speedway career

Bast is a seven times North American champion, winning the AMA National Speedway Championship in 1971, 1973, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978 and 1979.^{[3] [4]}

Family

His older brother Steve Bast was also a North American speedway champion and his cousin Bart Bast was a US Champion.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mike Bast profile. Speedway Bikes. 29 July 2021.
2. Web site: Mike Bast, considered by some to be best U.S. rider in history, still hasn’t gotten the sport out of his mind . Los Angeles Times . 1 September 2024 .
3. Web site: United States and Canada Speedway National Champions. Speedway Bikes. com. 29 July 2021.
4. Web site: Over the fence is not necessarily out . Sports Illustrated Vault . 1 September 2024 .
5. Web site: Seven-time U.S. speedway champion. Motorcycle Hall of Fame. 29 July 2021.