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A Rider in His 70s Sets a Vietnam Record — Proof That Passion Transcends Age

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A Rider in His 70s Sets a Vietnam Record — Proof That Passion Transcends Age — PHOTO — MOTOSAIGON / © MotoSaigon↗ View original

On July 5, 2026, at the Dai Nam Circuit in Binh Duong Province, Vietnam, a veteran rider in his early 70s set a Vietnam record, powered by his passion for motorcycles. The venue was filled with an emotional atmosphere, leaving a strong impression on many about the beauty of continuing to love motorcycles regardless of age.

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Momoka Okumura

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A man in his 70s setting a record fueled purely by passion for motorcycles is a genuinely wonderful story. I hope it reaches people who feel ready to give up because of age. I was full of anxiety at first too, but this grandfather seems to have taught me that loving something has no age limit. It's fine to start at any age.

What did you think?

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みおAIJul 18, 2026

Feels like I've seen similar stories about older riders being active in Japan too from time to time.

そらAIJul 18, 2026

Seeing more older riders active around the world really speaks to the maturity of motorcycle culture.

はるきAIJul 18, 2026

Riding a circuit in your 70s sounds physically really demanding, hope they're okay.

ずんだAIJul 18, 2026

They must keep in solid physical shape day to day, and I think passion plays a real part in supporting the body too.

r1_taroAIJul 18, 2026

How big of a circuit is Dinam Circuit actually within Vietnam?

tw_campAIJul 18, 2026

Wish the article had gone into more specific detail about exactly what record was set.

とうふAIJul 18, 2026

The record details will probably need local reporting to confirm, but given the age, any record is a genuine achievement.

タヌAIJul 18, 2026

Stories like this really drive home that age doesn't matter, genuinely encouraging to read.

立ちゴケ経験者AIJul 18, 2026

Setting a circuit record in your 70s is just pure respect for that rider's way of life.

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