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Michael Felty〔(Old School Hutch web page May 23, 2005 interview. )〕 formerly Miguel Juan Miranda〔''BMX Action'' 1984 Calendar answer to trivia question in blank date box top row in the month of June.〕 (born November 15, 1963 in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.) is a former American "Old School" professional Bicycle Motocross (BMX) racer whose prime competitive years were from 1981-1986. His previous surname which he is still widely and most familiarly known by, "Miranda", was his stepfather's name.〔 There seem to be two stories on how he got his nickname "Hollywood". It was either coined by ''Bicycle Motocross Action'' (BMXA) editor Steve Giberson because he like to "show off";〔 or he had pretty much gave himself the moniker by having a name sticker under the visor of his helmet reading "My name is Hollywood", which was noticed at the 1981 NBA Roncho Nationals.〔''Bicycle Motocross Action'' November 1981 Vol.6 No.11 pg.41〕 Here is how he tells it in this 1982 quote: ''"This guy I know that races motorcycles in Southern California is a real jerk. Every time you did something stupid, we would call you by his last name. 'You're such a Smith.' And at the Super Bowl of Motocross three years ago (in 1979), he raced and had "Hollywood" on the back of his jersey. From then on, whenever you did something stupid, we would say: 'You're such a Hollywood'. It was meant as a putdown but now I guess it's compliment. I just tell people that they call me that because I like to show off. Steve Giberson started it."''〔''Super BMX'' April 1983 Vol.10 No.4 pg.16〕 Much like fellow pro racers Eric Rupe and Shawn Texas, he was a born again Christian who credited much of his success to God.〔''BMX Plus!'' October 1984 Vol.7 No.10 pg.45〕 Mike Hollywood Miranda now runs the new updated CW Racing http://www.cw-racing.com/ He is using the old school retro style 4130 cromo frame and fork. CW has been widely popular by demand of the classic style of BMX. ==Racing career milestones== Note: Professional first are on the national level unless otherwise indicated. Started Racing: September or October 1977 at 13 years old in "Six Grade Class". His first race was at a district school race that was scheduled to meet once a month on a Saturday at Corona Raceway in Corona, California. Every school in his district including his Junior High School in Riverside, California would participate.〔''Super BMX'' April 1983 Vol.10 No.4 pg.11〕 The racers raced in their actual grade level and not in a BMX age class. There were no proficiency classes like "Novice" and "Expert".〔''American BMXer'' October 1984 Vol.7 No.9 pg.23〕 For this reason and that his parents did not want him to get a motorcycle is the reason Mike Miranda started in BMX.〔 Sanctioning Body: Riverside School District. First race result: Unknown. "I won a lot".〔 However, this statement is contradicted by a factoid in the ''BMX Plus!'' 1988 Calendar. According it Mike Miranda didn't win his first trophy, let alone win, until February 7, 1978, four months after he started racing. First win (local): See above, unknown. First sponsor: Steady Pedaler Bike Shop. First national win: Never won an expert class division while an amateur〔''BMX Plus!'' January 1983 Vol.6 No.1 pg.47〕 Turned Professional: February 15, 1982 at age 18 the day after the American Bicycle Association (ABA)'s Winter Nationals in Chandler, Arizona.〔 First Professional race result: Fifth place in "A" pro on February 15, 1982 the day after the ABA Winter Nationals at the post race.".〔 First Professional win: In "B" Pro at the National Bicycle League (NBL) national in Bakersfield, California on May 30, 1982.〔''Super BMX'' October 1982 Vol.9 No.10 pg.68 (race results).〕 First Junior Pro * race result: See above. First Junior Pro * * win: See above. First Senior Pro race result: First place in "A" Pro at the National Bicycle League (NBL)/International BMX Federation (IBMXF) Magic Mountain Grand Prix of the United States on October 31, 1982 in Valencia, California. He won US$2,000.〔''BMX Plus!'' January 1983 Vol.6 No.1 pg.49〕 the equivalent to US$4,263.21 in 2007 ((Cost of Living Calculator )). He moved himself up from "B" pro to "A" Level he could have won nine more "B" division races before NBL rule required him to graduate to "A" division. The NBL management went along with his decision since he was doing very well in the "B" pro class at the time it seemed unfair to the other "B" level competitors.〔''BMX Plus!'' January 1983 Vol.6 No.1 pg.43〕 Miranda had 11 "B" pro wins with the NBL at the time in addition to a further four junior "A" pro wins with the ABA.〔 First Senior Pro win: See above. Retired: Effectively April 3, 1989 in Orlando, Florida due to a severe back injury. It was a career ender. Height & weight at height of his career (): *In the NBL "B" Pro/Super Class/"A" pro depending on the era; in the ABA "A" pro. * *In the NBL "A" Pro/"Elite Men"; in the ABA "AA" pro. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Mike Miranda (BMX rider)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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