Early to Mid 1980’s ATV racing – A plethora of words could be used to describe that era. Pioneering, exciting, innocent, coming of age, finesse, reckless & the most appropriate for this article – BRUTAL!

Yes, it was the guys (and the gals ) of that era, riding and racing the original racing ‘ATV’ paving the way for future generations of riders and racers to come.

I’m personally in awe, intrigued & humbled by the racers & machines of that day. I feel that they don’t get close to the respect they are due from today’s media, press and riders. It’s their loss, I guess. (Not the riders of yesterday, but rather those of today) I’ll continue to frame and hang their pictures on my wall, luckily converse with them online or on the telephone whenever possible and just do whatever I can to properly show respect to those who made the sport of ATV racing what it is today.

One such person, a man I am lucky enough to call a friend, is Mr.Brutal himself, Mr. Craig Corda.

You’ve probably read the interview I conducted with Craig months ago. Maybe even spoke with him on our forums where he is registered as BMC – Craig has been very willing to share with Airfoolers.com.

However, this willingness to share went a step further some months back. Craig had noticed the authentic racing gear Brett Driscoll had sent to me. Link 1 and Link 2 .

Craig & his wonderful wife Cathy gathered up my shipping address and just told me they were sending a package. I didn’t know what to expect – but – upon arrival I was floored.

Without further ado – here are some pics of the gear Craig and Cathy sent my way for archival. I will nothing short of cherish these items forever. They will be kept safe and preserved forever.

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