Flat track racing. If America had one contribution to motorsport that screams its soul, it’s the glorious ballet of sliding sideways on dirt ovals. Names like Kenny Roberts, Wayne Rainey, and Dick Mann made their names in this gritty arena. Mann, for instance, even took a British BSA to the top, winning the ’63 Grand National. And that’s where Jeff Duval, historian and bike builder at Jets Forever, enters the scene with his beautifully restored BSA A10 Super Rocket, nicknamed ‘Anaheim.’
This BSA A10 Super Rocket Is More Than Just Beautiful
Duval wanted to bring back what could’ve been—a BSA built to compete with Triumph’s dominance on the California flat tracks of the ’60s. Rumor had it that BSA West Coast dealers once begged the factory for an upgraded Super Rocket, but it never came. So, Jeff decided to create it himself, assembling a dream machine that captured the spirit of the untold racer.
Working with Tony Taysom, Jeff restored the A10’s frame, adding subtle yet crucial performance upgrades. The custom bodywork was a labor of love, with perfect chrome arcs for fenders and a fuel tank that’s all business. Beneath the paint, the engine’s been tuned to perfection by BSA specialist Geoff Dewhurst, using competition-spec components.
This wasn’t just about making a pretty machine, though. From the rebuilt forks to the modern Mikuni carb and those road-ready tires, Jeff’s “Anaheim” is a beautiful homage to what could’ve been—a flat-track racer reimagined for both the past and the road ahead.
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