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Today, Neil Park, Dave’s son, has revived the Firebird in tribute to his father’s pioneering work. Teaming up with John Buultjens, known for his work on Haro and Hutch, the pair have spent years reimagining the Firebird Freestyler for a new era. Their goal was simple: to create a modern bike that captured the heart and heritage of the original. The result is a frame, fork, and bar set that blends the unmistakable silhouette of the 1980s model with the performance and reliability of today’s technology. Crafted from full 4130 chromoly, with investment-cast dropouts and precise CNC detailing, the new Firebird Freestyler is both a tribute and an evolution.

As Alan Woods of Alans BMX put it, “It’s nice to be involved again, all these years later. With Neil’s passion and John’s attention to detail, fans are in for a treat.” The Firebird’s return isn’t just nostalgia, it’s a continuation of a British BMX story that began over
four decades ago. The legend rides again.

The DP Racing Firebird Freestyler was one of the most recognisable BMX bikes of the 1980s, a machine that inspired a generation of riders across the UK. Founded by Dave Park, DP Racing captured the imagination of young riders at a time when freestyle was exploding in popularity. The brand was known for its innovation, its affordability, and its distinct ladder bars, features that made the Firebird stand out against the big American names of the time.

For many, owning a DP was a rite of passage. Kids saved up from birthdays, Christmases, and paper rounds to get their hands on one. Riders customised their Firebirds with Skyways, Sugino cranks and Dia-Compe brakes, creating bikes that became part of their identity. DP Racing represented freedom, creativity, and the excitement of a new sport.

The DP Racing Firebird Freestyler was one of the most recognisable BMX bikes of the 1980s — a machine that inspired a generation of riders across the UK. Founded by Dave Park, DP Racing captured the imagination of young riders at a time when freestyle was exploding in popularity. The brand was known for its innovation, its affordability, and its distinct ladder bars — features that made the Firebird stand out against the big American names of the time.

For many, owning a DP was a rite of passage. Kids saved up from birthdays, Christmases, and paper rounds to get their hands on one. Riders customised their Firebirds with Skyways, Sugino cranks and Dia-Compe brakes, creating bikes that became part of their identity. DP Racing represented freedom, creativity, and the excitement of a new sport.

Today, Neil Park, Dave’s son, has revived the Firebird in tribute to his father’s pioneering work. Teaming up with John Buultjens, known for his work on Haro and Hutch, the pair have spent years reimagining the Firebird Freestyler for a new era. Their goal was simple: to create a modern bike that captured the heart and heritage of the original. The result is a frame, fork and bar set that blends the unmistakable silhouette of the 1980s model with the performance and reliability of today’s technology. Crafted from full 4130 chromoly, with investment-cast dropouts and precise CNC detailing, the new Firebird Freestyler is both a tribute and an evolution.

As Alan Woods of Alans BMX put it, “It’s nice to be involved again, all these years later. With Neil’s passion and John’s attention to detail, fans are in for a treat.” The Firebird’s return isn’t just nostalgia, it’s a continuation of a British BMX story that began over four decades ago. The legend rides again.