Most of the American stars didn't want to go, so we sent our "B team" made up of Johnny O'Mara, Chuck Sun, Donnie Hansen and Danny LaPorte Read More...
One important caveat in the dream-bike scenario is that the bike cannot have a 450cc four-stroke engine. Why would it? Four-strokes are readily available and thus not dreamy enough. Read More...
"I never cared to race Supercross. Racing in stadiums was just strange to me. I liked motocross, but I had to race Supercross. At that time guys were getting hurt and the tracks were dangerous." Read More...
Canceling races, which they like to call "postponing indefinitely," seems to be the rage. Luckily, local racers seem to have found a way to scratch their moto itch Read More...
In 1975 Rocket Rex Staten holeshot the Carlsbad USGP on a CZ. Rex and Roger DeCoster dueled until Rex broke away. But it was not to be. This color photo was shot in the same section of the rock hard Carlsbad track. Rex's USGP lead would… Read More...
?My breakout year came in 1980. Most people will remember that I was riding for the Mugen Honda team that season. Through my friend, Al Baker, I got a deal with Hirotoshi Honda, the son of Mr. Honda. Hiro had his own motorcycle performance… Read More...
?The most exciting moment of my life was the first year that Team USA won the Motocross des Nations in 1981. As a team, we weren?t expected to win, nor did we even think that we would win. Honda put together a group of riders that probably… Read More...
RUMORS ENDED! WHAT IT COSTS TO RIDE AT LAKE ELSINORE There has been lots of palaver about what it costs to ride at the new Elsinore track. Here are the answers from the Elsinore web site. One-day: $40 (non-member)… Read More...
Ryan Hughes. There are races that seem to transcend the normal atmosphere of the typical motocross event. The MTA World Vet Motocross Championship is one of those events. It is, by its very nature a family affair?not just of blood… Read More...
Danny Laporte (352) leads Suzuki teammate Tony DiStefano and Can-Am's Jimmy Ellis at the 1976 Florida Winter Series. LaPorte would later play a role in the famous "Let Broc Bye" incident. Read More...
PHOTO OF THE WEEK Jeremy McGrath has been retired for years, but that doesn't stop "Showtime" from riding frequently. And, yes, he can still do the nac-nac. DO YOU RIDE A KTM? RIDE FOR FREE AT KTM'S CHRISTMAS PARTY! Come… Read More...