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Riders to Remember....Danny Becker By Jeff Paige Danny Becker, a Southern California rider in the early 1970's, was a constant nemesis to the seven time US champ Mike Bast. He would ride the outside cushion to the delight of all, spraying the wall with DG with a wild style that stuck in the memories of all 'So Cal' fans. Danny was a regular at Costa Mesa, Bakersfield, Ventura, and San Bernardino, says his best averages were at Irwindale Raceway that ran from around 1970 till 1977. All above mentioned tracks, besides Costa Mesa, are all defunct. The five-eighths mile Ventura Raceway is still used for sprint and stock car racing, it's a beautiful track located about 200 feet from the beach, coined in it's speedway days as "commotion by the ocean". I don't think Danny ever raced abroad, but that's their misfortune as riders like him were few and far between, nicknamed in his day as "Danny Berserko Becker", earned his handle to the max, no doubt!
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"Regarding Danny Becker, he was truly a stylish and immensely talented rider who generated excitement whenever he took to the track. On his day, he could challenge and beat anyone. He undoubtedly would have been a crowd favorite in the U.K. if he'd venture d to try his luck in the British League. As good as he was, something seemed to be missing that prevented him from being more successful. Perhaps it was focus, or seriousness. Regardless, he entertained California speedway fans for several years and I hope he's getting along well today."
"His name was, and indeed still is, DENNY BECKER."
"Used to love to watch Becker race - always great to watch."
 
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