RIDE,WIN
BY TAYLOR VLAHOS
PHOTOS ICON MEDIA
REPEAT
W
hen you talk about vehicles that dominated the
sport of desert racing, many SCORE fans can
rattle off several Class 1 or Unlimited Trophy
Trucks that have made their mark in winning
championships. But not too many SCORE
fans will name a motorcycle as a legendary
vehicle in the sport. So for motorcycle fans like Jim O'Neal, CEO of
O'Neal Motorsports, it is important to point out that some bikes can be
built well enough where they can actually dominate in certain classes.
One of the most important pieces of history is this Honda 400x, one
which has claimed many class wins and championships over the years.
The bike is owned by Jim O'Neal and his teammates, Tim Withers, Jeff
Kaplan, Jeff Sheets. At 67 years old, O'Neal and his teammates, have
A Legendary
Motorcycle
With Many
Baja Wins And
Championships
JIM O'NEAL'S 400X HONDA
HAS NEARLY 5,000 RACING
MILES ON IT WITH THREE
CLASS 40 CHAMPIONSHIPS,
NINE STRAIGHT CLASS 40
WINS, AND SEVERAL TOP
THREE OVERALL WINS.
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