Healey rose to stardom during his mini-cycle years, turning heads at the Ponca City NMA Amateur Motocross Championships and other major amateur races around the country. The Californian signed with R&D Suzuki and won the first official 125cc AMA Supercross race, which was held at Anaheim in 1985. He won the first three 125cc West Supercross races that year and was destined to be the first 125cc West Champion until breaking his femur and having to sit out the final round.

After his racing days, Healey’s personal life spiraled out of control. Healey struggled with addiction after getting hooked on pain medications as he battled chronic pain. Healey stepped out of the racing spotlight and spent several years battling mostly drug-related life adversities, which included a stint in prison.

Luckily, Healey eventually decided to turn his life around, went to cosmetology school, and got a job as a barber in Costa Mesa, California. He was reportedly enjoying life before his passing.