I think his name was David Clinton. He used to race for Redline. Man this guy had some massive legs.

James Katasako Rode a Redline. Garrick Isaka also rode Redline. Katasako then switched to Kuwahara . They both raced for Eki Cycles.

#51 Garrick Isaka I think #18 is Kevin Sano

Hi perfect nut. The guy in the back of you in this picture.Is that you cousin? I ran into him about a week ago. He is still crazy and doing fine. He is working at Mid Week now and his brother works for HECO like there dad.

I remember that place .It was in back of Safeway.We used to spend hours there everyday. Now there are town houses. We had a starting gate and a make shift track. That drop was nasty into the pit. At least a 15-20' drop to the bottom.

I ran into Sano a while ago. He works at Jellys by Cutter Ford

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Here's one for you Jason,

#22 Not sure who that is

#20 I believe is Jody Char

#67 Jason Chang

#4 Darrin Cayetano

Old Cambell Idustrial Park days in the middle of the stock car track

Scott Iha in the front of Derek Cayetano and Kimo Fukuroda at Iolani Palace

Alright Jason,

Here's one for you back in the days at Cambell Industrial Park. Long days 80-100 Motos .

#4 Darrin Cayetano

#67 Jason Chang

#20 I am sure maybe Jody Char

#22 I am not sure

Nice pics 808! Thanks for joining us.

jk

#22 I think is Brad Mckean or something like that. Thanks for the pic. That was one of my first races as an expert. Darren was the MAN of the class, so keeping with him did a lot for my confidence, never could figure out how such a fast strong guy like Darren could run Alloy cranks. Yes that is Jody Char. Any chance you will get on a BMX bike and ride with us? Anybody up for HK tomorow?

Changstar

Hi Jason,

I'm to fat and old.But I will be posting pics and results from the days. Got a picture with Rory next to Stu Thomsen"The MAN of BMX" , Scott Clark,Tinker Juarez, Eddie King ETC........


Got a trivia question ? Can anyone tell me Tokus last name? The guy that ran the races. Think hard

I think it was Fukuhara.
In the 6 years that Hawaii BMX association ran who were the 5 riders that wore the number #1 plate. When Hawaii went ABA 1982 who was the first ABA #1 plate holder?

Changstar

I think Toku was short for his last name, Tokunaga.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f50/ogmo...er/DSC00361.jpg
Hawaii Raceway Park

Wow Rory, how old were you in that picture? were you factory Robinson yet? give us some backround on your past sponsors, like who was first then who was next and what bikes did you ride and what did you think of each bike.

Changstar

Jason here is your answer.

Tokus last name is Fukuhara. Sorry Rory but Jason with his wealth of knowledge got the answer right.

Sorry for the black and white photo.But this is a clipping we got I yhink from that Hawaii motorsport paper that was free at Rons Performance. Well there it is Hawaii's best against "THE MAN" Stu Thomsen. I am not sure when this was taken . If it was the 16 Expert or the Open Class. If it was the 16 Expert class finals then Rory took 3rd and Stu Thomsen took 4th. Also the picture above that has Eddie King on a Torker Bike. I don't know who is in back of him but I am sure someone will figure it out.

South Pacs August 25th 1979

Don Atherton Steve Shepard Denny Davidow Stu Thomsen Brent Patterson Jeff Kosmala Greg Hill
Eddie King Can't remember if his brother came down also Toby Henderson Will Scurto Peter Loncaravich

I know there were more but I can't figure it out.

Here are some names that used to race


Tony Gonzales Jason Kanae Marc Kawakami Stanley Dawae Thomas Huffman Eric Kono Sunny Racoma Malcom Lopez Duane Konda Gino Joseph Jon Uchimura Evan Yonamine Myles Yonamine Terrance Huddy Dean Imanaka
Dino Pacheco Dale Farias Keith Tokumi Mark Kawakami Rick Takeshita
Dean Freitas Eric Kono Lyle Nakasona Alex Adams Keoki Rodrigues
Owen Goya Clifton Chung Robert Williams Darin Matsuno Troy Matsumura
Marc Tam Mathew Haramoto Max Kanoa Tony Gonsales Mike gatewood Tim Lee Kerry Kamaunu Adrian Lee Nathan Chung Romel Estepa
Mike Kuroda Hugh Uchida Chad Kurashige Isaac Kiilhehua Layne Nishimiya
Garrett Lau Kevin Murnin Chad Cushing Lance Takeuchi Ryan Cordeiro
Mark Miyashiro Mark Levi Reinald Akana Todd Takano Neal Tamura
Ryan Cordeiro Francis Meyer Stewart Kawakami Daniel Nakuma Clark Miyata
Alexander Cachuela Nathan Chang



Just to name a few . Got these names of the race results we kept in photo album.

#144 Lex Tam Ho One of the many racers that came from the Windward side

No 770 behind no.1 Eddie king is Local Boy Buddy Ikeda of The Bike Shop. Rockne Tang beat Eddie King in 14x finals.

jk

Here's a pic of some true warriors! Wish I was there! I am sure some great stories were shared that night. Kata was kind enough to get some of the guys back together to share memories, watch JT's Hawaii BMX DVD's, and catch up with each other in their "adult" lives. Definately an EPIC moment.



jk

If you haven't picked up your copies of JT's Hawaii BMX DVD's you still have a chance. Here's an update from Racer Video:

The OS Hawaii BMX DVDs will be available until July 31, 2008 for $15 each which includes tax, postage & handling. Orders received after August 1, 2008 will be $20 each. Contact racerv@aloha.net for ordering info.



Here's the breakdown if you are just finding out about the DVD's today:



BMX Videos on DVD
1979 to 1985

A reasonable attempt was made to identify the riders, however, errors may occur. Apologies in advance for any misspelled names. These are basically un-edited footage shot on consumer equipment. Overall technical quality is poor as the Betamax tapes have deteriorated over the past 25 years. There are no warranties and/or guarantees expressed or implied.

1. BMX Flashback: Focus on Team Safari and Team GT Hawaii 1979 to 1985 (117 MIN)
This is a team video with selected races at Hawaii Raceway Park, Waipahu, Castle Park, Honolulu Int’l Center (now NBC), Keehi Lagoon Park, Hickam AFB, Kauai (Nawiliwili and Kapaa) and Maui (Kahalui).

2. HBMX at HRP circa 1979 (66 MIN)
Racers include: Rick Takeshita, Daryl Saiki, Bradley Kaui Akau, Dean Young, Toby Tsukamoto, Dale Farias, Stuart Saito, Ryan Cordeiro and Rory Ingano.
Includes Bike Shop/The Great Outdoors jumping exhibition.

3. HBMX at HRP 12/9/1979 (58 MIN)
Racers include: Bo Ikeda, Rick Takeshita, Ken Van Orman, Jeremy Kam, Dean Young, Toby Tsukamoto, Buddy Ikeda, Stuart Saito, Ryan Cordeiro, Rory Ingano, Moki Fernandez, John Llacuna and Jesse Allen

4. ABA Anaheim, CA 9/27-28/1980 (177 MIN)
Hawaii riders Barry Ikeda, Jesse Allen & Marc Kawakami
Features performances by Bob Haro & R.L. Osborne (the early days of freestyle (flatland, ramps & halfpipe) and Jim Pratt jumping 5 pickup trucks

5. Oahu BMX at Keehi Lagoon Park 3/20/1983 (33 MIN)
Racers include: Rory Ingano, Kevin Sano, Jason Chang, Kevin Lau, Barry Ikeda, Bo Ikeda, Ken Van Orman and Alex Adams

6. Oahu BMX Championships at HRP 8/21/1983 (67 MIN)
Racers include: Jason Chang, Kurt Fujimoto (Kauai), Kevin Sano, Kevin Lau, Ken Van Orman, Bo Ikeda and Rory Ingano.

7. HBMX & Kauai BMX
A. HBMX at Hawaii Raceway Park, 3/3/1980, 46 MIN
Riders include Arthur Takamiya, Jody Char, Niall Silva, Robert Williams, Dean Young, Bo Ikeda, Ken Van Orman, Roland tang, Adrian Lee, Rockne Tang, Alex Adams, Roger Nitta, Eric Philapart, Rory Ingano, Buddy Ikeda, Moki Ferandez, James Katasako, Lisa Irei, and Jesse Allen.
B. Kauai BMX Lihue 3/22/80 (40 MIN)
Riders include Cade Oyadomori, Ryan Lee, Rick Takeshita, Derek Cayetano, Stuart Saito, Toby Tsukamoto, Dean Young, Brian Cayetano, Robert Williams, Bo Ikeda, Chris Cole, Barry Ikeda, Buddy Ikeda and James Katasako.

C. Kauai BMX Kapaa 3/23/80 (26 MIN)
Riders include Stuart Saito, Bo Ikeda, Barry Ikeda, Buddy Ikeda, Toby Tsukamoto, James Katasako and Dean Young.

8. Waipahu & HBMX
A. Waipahu BMX circa 1980 (23 MIN)
Riders include Marc Kawakami, Rick Takeshita, Ken Van Orman, Barry Ikeda, Kevin Sano, Stuart Saito, Jeremy Kam, Roger Nitta, Dean Young, Moki Fernandez, Kimo Akiona and John Llacuna.

B. HBMX HRP circa 2nd quarter of 1980 (24 MIN)
Riders include Lisa Irei, Ryan Lee, Marc Kawakami, Ken Van Orman, Scott Iha, Roland Tang, Jody Char, Robert Williams, Stuart Saito, Toby Tsukamoto, Dean Young, Jesse Allen, Rockne Tang, John Llcuna, Rory Ingano, Moki Ferandez and Malvert Benigno.
Note: Not sure who shot this, maybe one of the kids or Jimmy Kawakami.

9. HBMX (Tape in poor condition)
A. HBMX HRP 9/21/80 (25 MIN)
Riders include Marc Kawakami, Ryan Lee, Bo Ikeda, Ken Van Orman, Jesse Allen, Roland Tang, Barry Ikeda, Scott Iha, Alex Adams, Rockne Tang, John Llacuna, Buddy Ikeda, Dean Young, Malvert Benigno, Moki Fernandez, Jeremy Kam, Kevin Sano and Eric Philapart.

B. Circa 1980 (8 MIN)
Riders include Lisa Irei, Adrian Lee, Jason Chang, Scott Iha, Barry Ikeda, Eric Kono, Buddy Ikeda, Malvert Benigno and Jeremy Kam.

10. Kauai BMX 5th Annual Championships 3/31/84 (65 MIN)
Riders include Eric Higa, Brady Oshiro, Shane Sakuoka, Barry Ueno, John Llacuna, Moki Fernandez, Ken Van Orman, Kimo Akiona, Kevin Lau and Kevin Sano.

11. Oahu BMX (Keehi Lagoon) State Championships, 8/11/1984 (82 MIN)
Riders include Ken Van Orman, Dave Uemura, Jason Chang, Barry Ueno, Alex Adams, Kevin Lau, Rory Ingano, John Llacuna, Malvert Benigno, Kevin Sano and Jeffrey Coloma.

12. ABA Fall Nationals at Lancaster, CA; 16 - 17 OCT 1982. Local rider is Kimo Akiona (Alika's kid brother). Some of the known riders include Stu Thompson, Robert Fehd, D. Leone, Brian Pattersen, Richie Andersen and Eddie King.
A. Qualfying Motos 1 & 2 10/16 (27 MIN)
B. Qualifying Moto 3 10/17 (4 MIN)
C. Finals 10/17 (53 MIN)
13. ABA Levi's Spring Nationals at Fremont, CA; 27 - 30 MAY 1983; 153 MIN. Local riders are Rory Ingano, Eric Higa and a cameo of Malvert Benigno.
A. ABA Local Points Race 5/27/83 (17 MIN)
B. Pre-Race 5/28/83 (41 MIN)
C. Qualifying 5/29/83 (56 MIN)
D. Finals 5/30/83 (38 MIN)

14. Kauai 1983 Championship (59 MIN)
Riders include Rory Ingano, Kimo Akiona, Shane Sakuoka, Greg Hayama, Lance Murata, Ken Van Orman, Lance Sugimoto, Dave Uemura, Barry Ikeda, Jason Chang, Barry Ueno, Kevin Lau, Keith Horikawa, Brock Williams, Eric Higa, Patrick Von, John Llacuna, and Malvert Benigno.

15. Oahu BMX 1985 Championships at Hickam (62 MIN)
Riders include Andrew Garcia, Jimmy Jones, Miki Fernandez, Daniel Watanabe, Jason Chang, Jeffery Coloma, Keith Horikawa, Kevin Lau, Regilio Coloma, Marlan Sagaysi and Moki Fernandez.

16. Kaneohe and Castle Park BMX (Note: Tape in extremely poor condition)
A. Kaneohe BMX Circa 1980-1981 Third moto only. (21 MIN)
Riders include Chad Cushing, Marc Kawakami, Bo Ikeda, Jeff Wandell, Eric Phillapart, Eric Kono, John Llacuna, Gabe Cruz, Jesse Allen, Scott Iha, Rockne Tang, Jeremy Kam and Buddy Ikeda.

B. Castle Park BMX 5/31/81 (BMX Grand Opening) (15 MIN)
Riders include Brady Oshiro, Kimo Akiona, Marc Kawakami, Bo Ikeda, Barry Ikeda, Darrin Cayetano, Jeremy Kam, Kevin Sano, Rockne Tang and Moki Fernandez.
C. Castle Park Circa June 1981 (34 MIN)
Riders include Marc Kawakami, Darrin Cayetano, Barry Ikeda, Isaac Kiilehua, Rockne Tang, Jeremy Kam and John Llacuna.

17. Kauai 1981 Championship (52 MIN)
Riders include Marc Kawakami, Ken Van Orman, Rick Takeshita, Derek Cayetano, Rockne Tang, Kevin Sano, John Llacuna, James Katasako, Moki Fernandez and Darrin Cayetano.

CONTACT JIM AT racerv@aloha.net

Just talked to Moki, he's goona be at HK today, 4:00ish

Changstar

Remember this starting gate on the flat ground. I mid 70's


#785 Dean Young
#852 Brian Cayetano
#868 ?
#1742 Miki Fernandez
#1804 ?
#784?

Here's a post of results from races back from 1979. Check out the bottom of the page.

Interesting Notes

Jason, yes that was a factory ride at that time. The factory rider's jerseys had a hollow "r" in the middle and t
the stripe down the side.

First sponsor- The Bike Shop. We had a race of our crew, who rode at Kaiulani Elementary school in Palama, against the riders at Kailua Bike Shop, this was before organized races. We raced them at Kailua Dump. Racing and Trials. We did pretty good against them. From that time on, Dennis started treating me like a sponsored rider. Then when the Mongooses came in, it was official. Mongooses were good handling bikes, but the bottom bracket was too low for me.

Second- Eki cyclery
SX 1000. Light bike, weird feeling. Bottom bracket too high, front too long, too stiff.
Jag. I would rate this bike behind the Sting because it was heavy. Probably because of the drum brake that I had on. And, it was camouflaged with Roger DeCoster stickers. hehe
Robinson. Light, flexy. The front end was a little steep but I got used to it. I did the best racing on this bike even though it didn't fit me too well.
Schwinn Sting. Outright the best bike I rode. Could pull 45/16 gearing with 170's. It did everything you wanted it to in the air and on the ground. Very light. One flaw-too stiff. The welds would break. It didn't feel stiff because the frame was small heightwise.
Redline. Light bike, flexy, too big for me. Good turning bike though.


Third- Safari Cycles
Profile. Light, really flexy, but this bike was the best turning. I rode this bike at Keehi Lagoon and I could go into the first turn feet up, no brakes, no worries.
GT. I would rate this bike third. Head angle felt really steep, I had to get used to that. Front was a little longer than I was used to. BUT when Jim put Profile cranks on this bike, it had the meanest snap out of the hole, the tire wouldn't even spin.

I'd like to thank all of my sponsors very deeply, because without them I would even be where I was, because we couldn't even afford an average bike at the time. Dennis, Faye, Ed, Jim, thanks for putting up with me because when I look back, I was an arrogant kid. Thanks again............................Rory

I remember that bike! Especially the drum brake setup. I had no idea it was a Jag though. The Decoster decals worked. That's pretty cool.

jk

I was informed that I made a mistake in identifying #785 as Dean Young .

#785 is Nial Silva . Sorry for the mistake Nial . Since you are lurking out there I know you got pics.So lets start seeing them.

David Clinton in front of the trophies that was handed out at Cambell's

Alex Adams in front of Darrin Cayetano .

Did you get to ride with Moki?

jk

Here's some old school clippings I borrowed from Rockne. Remember John Ichimura(RIP)? Raced for McCully bikes and rode a Patterson. I remember some battles he had with Rory.



jk

I couldn't fit this in one scan. Sorry. Great account about Rory dicing it out with the mainland pro's.




jk

I had heard that Jon Ichimura had passed away but never knew if it was true. Anyone know what happend? I remember KGMB sports doing a segment on BMX and had Jon race against Joe Moore. To me that made Jon a superstar being on the news and the focus of the story.

Changstar

Oh yea, Moki rode, and rode pretty good for not riding for so long and just getting a bike together that he had to get used to. He looks well and had a pretty nice car. He lives in Kaimuki. He could use some better parts so I will check if I have anything that would be better than what he had.

Changstar

Dude,

No Pics?

jk

whats up jk and changster.. its me barry uyeno. finally found this site with you guys on. nice to hear some of the old timers coming back or still riding. cool site. ran into rory while riding dirt bike and he told me about this site.

Yeah, Ichimura had my number man. He was much bigger that me and he had a good cutoff technique where he would get a little ahead of me and throw his elbow over mine. I didn't know at the time how to defend that kind of riding, so I just tried to pedal a little faster. Rory


What's up Barry!

Wat up Barry, and welcome. Bust out some old pics. I remember you town guys had a lot of them. I remember when you were 15 and starting to go fast. Me and Sano would talk about how you would be a instant threat to the older X class. What bike were you on before you rode for Jim on the Profile? I think everyone noticed you when things started clicking and you started winning X. Remember when we all worked at Mccully, what happend to all the other town guys? The only one I see once in a while is Tyson.

Changstar

oh yeah, Barry U returns. i know i posted this one before, but its worth another look. checkered vans, checkered pads, checkered plate, and super short shorts. mandatory for coolness in the wooden ramp days of oahu bmx. and full works profile courtesy of being #4 and Safari Cycle.

Welcome to the party Barry! Glad you joined us. Now for the big question.......You wanna join us riding?

jk

i got some old pics but my new computer doesnt accept my older scanner. might have to give k. lau or someone to post. i used to ride a thruster regular, x long, and tri power. russell tetsutani is a plumber, walter w. works at heco, jeff kang only see him once in a blue moon, garry pumpkin is at curry house mccully. i read you guys go out to hawaii kai to ride, i live right by the park, i think k. lau knows where.

whats up k. lau... if only someone thought of burmys back then. short quiksilvers and corduroy shorts was the ticket. one day i gotta check out your new bikes, might think of getting one.

whats up jk... only got a mtb right now. but i can check you guys out at hk just need to know when. took me about 2 hours to read all the posts. found 1 pic of you and jesse at canons doing side by side buns up. cool..

Looking forward to seeing your pics! Ever run into Jesse? Miss that guy. He was my training partner for quite a long time. That kid could rip.

Most of the guys make it to HK track on Sundays at 4ish. I'll be there whenever any old schoolers post that they will be there unless work gets in the way. Lately I have been working Sundays and been trying to heal up. I wish I could have rode with Moki, Changstar and Klau or at least make it there to take pics. MTB is fine man. K Lau uses a BMX bike impersonating a MTB. Hope to see you out there soon.

jk

Here's one for Moki no 52. No 19 is Rockne, No 73 John Ichimura, No. 49 John Llacuna.



jk

I think this was posted before. But, its a cool shot so here it is again. I borrowed this from Jay at Eki.

2x Rory on a Schwinn Sting
835 Moki
853 James Katasako
842 Malvert Benigno
912 Larry Carmack



jk

hell yeah, i'll even weld an extra tube in the front triangle like your old profile champ pro.