And with that smackdown by Bill...

Who here knows that Clayton John (A.K.A. Da Boss) was a drag bike racer BITD?

I did, so there.

Actually, Bill works for me. kind of a covert deal, so...

I meant he was married to Clayton John's daughter!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hahahahaha!

If anyone talks to Rob, or if Rob checks this site, tell him Bark said what's up. I haven't seen Rob since I was on GT with him over 20 years ago. I need to thank him for all of the fun days out on tour.

Craig Bark (spelling?) Welcome to vintage. Glad to have you on bored, be careful however, it can become real addictive.

Craig Bark

Welcome to Vintage.

I am sure when Johnny Johnson sees this he will start a thread to say welcome and hi.

Its important he does it becouse he knows Eddy King. (Ha Ha Ha JJ)

Gary Haselhorst

I emailed Craig late last night after I read this! Hahahaha!

Speaking of Clayon John...(if I might hi-jack this post for a brief interlude)...how many of you knew that Clayton John ran a bike shop in central PA called John's Derailleurs which is the same shop where Bill Grove of Titron and Hutch fame got his start when he was just a teenager.

Alan...I actually know that....remember his name from an early 80's aba nat out there in johnstown...I believe...

I hope he's not married to Merle Mennega's daughter, I think a lot of people would be curious to know where his father-in-law is....

Craig BarK,

Wow, welcome to the board. And my brother would like to thank you, for kicking his *** at the Moove/Twisties Indoor race at the Hordern Pavilion, in Sydney, back around 1983 or so. Hehehehe.... I remember him coming back saying "Damn, that Craig Bark is fast" (We're in New Zealand)

Now, lets hope Johnny Johnson starts bring out the photos

I remember that trip. Because I won every race at the IBMXF World's in Holland a few weeks earlier, I asked Gary Turner if I could go to Australia with Rob Fehd, who was already scheuled to go. He agreed, and I was there for a few weeks. Is Paul Addams around. We struck up a good frienship on tour that summer, but over the years, we didn't stay in contact. If you know of him, say what's up for me. Where are you in NZ? I usually go for a month every other summer to see my family in Whangarei, Auckland, Himatangi Beach, and Wellington. In fact, I spent all of July there last year.

[ June 07, 2006, 11:58 AM: Message edited by: Craig Bark ]

Wow, really? I'm in the South Island, in Christchurch. Its a great town. You should try to get down ther ewhen you are here next.

I never realised that Rob Fehd went to Aussie as well. I wasn't able to go as I had school exams. I'll dig out a couple of photos of the race. I unfortunately dont have any of you racing.

If you ever make it down to Christchurch, let me know. I've built up an 82 GT24, and 81 GT26. I've got a 83 GT pro on the way too

I've got a challenge for you. Try to find a GT 22" cuiser. I raced one during the '83 season, and then I gave it to Mark Steiner. I don't know how many were made for the public, if any, but that would be a find. As far as NZ goes, I plan on going to the South Island next time. My uncle has a place on the northern tip, so I may start there and head south. It probably won't be until summer '08 because I'm heading to Germany and Holland next summer. If you come to the states. let me know. I've got some space available.

Hey Craig, I'm in Auckland.

I have a pesky GT as well - lol.

22" GT cruiser eh?
Well you are probably the first person to mention anything about it... you'll have Mike frothing at the the mouth as that's something else he has to find (along with the elusive 24" Jr. GT cruiser).

lol

Hehehe..... Damn, Now I need to find a GT 22 as well.... arrrggghhh!

Craig, its a deal, if I make it to the states, I will let you know. Likewise, stay in touch, and when you head down this way, it would be great to meet!

Do you know if anyone has any photos of that elusive GT 22? That would be great to see.

I thought Craig and Rob were brothers or something like that. They looked so much alike and both of those guys were built like line backers, Fast too! Ernie

Mark Steiner, a GT teammate around 83 or so, was the last owner as far as I know. Does that 24" junior really measure out to 24"? That may have been the end product/offshoot of the 22". Ernie, there's a flashback. We used to hear that everywhere we went.

Craig

[ June 11, 2006, 02:34 PM: Message edited by: BARK ]

As far as I know, they started making a 24" Junior mid to late 82.

What class would a 22" bike be raced in? Cruiser?

That would be cool to see, a GT 22!

I raced it at the SE W.O.S. at Narler Park back in '83 in the 13 and under cruiser class. If I remember correctly, that was the only national I won on a cruiser.

First of all Marc's last name was Steimer not Steiner.... get it right Bark. Good to see you on here, Geoff and I were talking about you the other day on myspace.

I know if Robert ever showed up on here he would kill me but I'll take my chances.

Summer tour was such a fun time. It's really scary some of the pictures I have during this time.

I sure hope it was good talk! Tell that guy to call me. Talk to you later.

It was all good. Shoot me and email so we can catch up. I don't know what yours is as you didn't list it in your profile for this site.

deannajamieson@comcast.net

LOL - there goes Rob's infamous chest again...

I think somehow, Rob Fehd is going to find out about this post, and Deanna will be in a lot of trouble.... LOL

LOL! you know I'm kind of thinking the same thing. Thank god I'm in Michigan and he's out west.

I'm sure one of the ABA Guys copied it and sent it to his father in law!

Hahahaa... Its probably doing the rounds of the ABA right now. I'm betting Bill started it....hehehehe.