Arrrrrgggggghhhhhh.........I can't get it to play from my laptop. I'll try at home tomorrow morning.

jk

Check out the vet pro races too. Those guys are mid 30's to mid 40's. Eric Rupe is 46 and can still win. Amazing.

Changstar

Found it, look for 50-54 cruiser final.

http://www.go211.com/u/grandnationals08

Changstar

BMX worlds free right now.

http://freecaster.tv/live/bmx/1008122/uci-...9-adelaide-live

Changstar

WOW! DR was on fire!

jk

Wow that track was awesome. The jumps were deep, much deeper than like the regular ABA nats. Looked like you had to be real good to manual those jumps. Saw lots of riders lose it on those jumps. Very supercross ish. Sand island won't be that rad, well not at first, hehehe.

Changstar

I am a Detective!

So....did you pick it up?

jk

I know the owner, but he wasn't there today. Will try again tomorrow.

Is that the Profile Cruiser? Nice.

I've already contacted Mark about doing a premiere for Stompin' Stu. Haven't decided if I'll do another Backdoor BBQ here at the Waipio store or if I'll do it at one my other premiere locations (Hard Rock Cafe, Hooters). Let me know if anyone has any feedback.

Duane

Wherever you have it would be great! I'm partial to the Wapio Store - mostly because I live 5 minutes away. But, be cool to have an event at the store. Get more people familiar with the location. Create some buzz on the track. Maybe get KVibe involved too? Maybe Changstar and Jim Drake can update us on the track. JT can be the Paparazzi.

But, I am sure most of the guys will say Hooters.........I just can't because my wife reads the forum sometimes too.

jk

That would be awesome to see on a big screen. I say anywhere is fine. Someday I would like to see it at a theatre like Consolidated or Wallace.

Changstar

At Hooters, I normally have access to the 2 big screen TV's in the back. There are definite benefits to a restaurant setting (i.e. not having someone desginated as chef). There are also benefits to the shop concept. I have a projector and a screen, a grill a cooler and some tongs. Our last BBQ was pretty fun, and the movies we showed at the old shop were a hit also. I figure the Waipio store is a central location, with plenty of free parking. And I live 5 minutes away.

I also have a bicycle rack and a long alley behind the shop . . . Did I hear someone say drag races . . . bunnyhop height poles?



Mike "Big Island" Castillo, Sean Parker, & Donna



Portion of the crowd at Streets Of Madness III - Hooters



Portion of the crowd at Streets Of Madness III - Hooters



Last BBQ at Waipio BIKEFACTORY.



We'll start working on an actual theater for the next one.

Shoots,

Hey Duane, have you guys done a showing of "Joe Kid" I bet there are still a ton of old schoolers that have not seen it. That would be a killer double feature with the Stu movie. I for sure plan to be at this next one.

Changstar

Hey all, I have a golf cart to help with the packing of the new track. Buuut, it needs some work. Anyone good with small motors? It basicaly is a lawnmower type engine. I know the batery needs recharging and it only go's about half speed now. So if anyone is able to help get it runnin good let me know. It runs very poor now.
Also if anyone has a Quad that they can bring to the track, we have a screen drag that we use to smooth things out but nothing to pull it with. The golf cart is to low and gets hung up if you try to roll over jumps. But we use the cart for packing berms.

Changstar

The tentative release date of "Stompin' Stu" is August 28th. I'm thinking about doing it that night with DVD's available for sale. I have another deal up my sleeve where I would do the premiere a couple nights after with some bonus features. I don't know about doing a double feature just because thats a long time to sit around and watch other people talk. I'm totally game to do a Joe Kid showing mid-August if you guys are interested however.
It'd also be a good time to test the waters with the logistics on the premiere format. BBQ, Drag Races, Bunnyhop contest, mini bike show to see where everyone is with their builds, you know, basically a good old-fashioned trash talk session. Kids are completely invited, we can even do some trike races pending availbility. I think I'm getting a little ahead of myself.

Shoots,

Building old school?
http://www.porkchopsbmxplanet.com/main.sc
Saw this on another site. Pretty cool.

Not a big fan of stars but those are very cool. maybe some plain color ones for me. Was checking out some of the other stuff they have, great prices. Might get some MX 1000 brakes, and thinking about doing an old bike with some purple.

Changstar

Just curious if anyone is watching the X Games? Double front flip...awesome!

Hello Jeremy,

Thanks for the kind words. You are a cool dude also. I really enjoyed riding with you all those years. BTW did you know I was born in raised in Hawaii? Don't let that blond hair fool you. I went on a summer vacation to California and met the family of Wes BMX and they gave me a jersey. I hope all if well for you and your family.

Take care - Eric

I remember BITD, Eric was at the Bike Shop and balancing near the counter, bunny-hopped as high as the counter (over 3ft.?), raddest thing I seen someone do standing still. My memory fo Eric.

Whats up Eric,

Wow, I always assumed you were born in the mainland. I guess its because the first time I saw you - you were wearing a Wes BMX Jersey and race pants. No matter we still would have teased you just as much. But, hey you know how it is we only tease people we like! All is well here with the family - I hope the same as well for you. Is this you in JT's pic?



jk

Hey Rock you better start riding :

CLICK HERE

jk

So is there a little history between Eddy and Rock? I met up with Eddy a while ago when he was here to do some golfing. There was a little spark started as far as riding again. Boy can that guy put down some drinks. He's done real well in the real estate game, owns his own company now. If anyone is looking to buy a house in San diego he's the man.

Changstar

Not really a history. But, when we were 14 Eddy King was the man in 14X. Rockne wanted to beat the legend and had his chance at the 79 South Pacific Nat. Rockne beat EK in the 14X main but EK beat Rockne in the Open. Cool to see them both riding again. Hey, I try anything to get Rockne off his okole and ride. Teasing him dosen't seem to work anymore.

jk

Check these video's, for a peek at today's training methods.
Does Rock need a pep talk? Maybe a little #1 to #1 pep talk.

http://bmxtraining.com/bmxtraining.com/videos.html

Changstar

Wow, makes me want to ride! Cool site.

He lost interest since we had no track when he started riding again. Hopefully, when the track is running he will dust off his bike air up the tires and ride.

jk

The countdown is on for the track. I did a drive by the other day looks like alot of work to do still. Does the ABA provide the gate or does someone still have the one from wheeler. I can get left over concrete from Ameron for free for the starting gate. I saw a ton of equipment over there. I would be happy to lend anything I got, Bobcat, excavator, compactor.

Hey Ari, is the compactor the big smooth drum roller? They have one at the site but it may be too big and heavy. Instead of packing the jumps it might just flatten them out. Let me know what exactly you have and I will contact the builder to see what would help. After track is built, next is fencing, and somehow someway get a starting gate. I have no idea what happend to the old Wheeler gate. The Army had it last and I don't know if it is still at the old track site or if they hauled it away. Still looking for someone to get the golf cart running. The ABA uses a battery golf cart to pack berms because it is much heavier than a gas cart. But we only have a gas cart, but it works well, and I was thinking that once we get it running good maybe we can find a way to add weight to the front. Maybe weld on a short piece of pipe to the bumper that we can put weight lifting plates on. We used to just have a few heavy people sit on the front of the cart. I'll give you a call soon.

Changstar

Or is a compactor the big jack hammer type? What exactly is a escavator? Some used fencing is on site that we can have. Just need people that know how to put it up. Not quite enough to do the whole track but it is free and a good start.

Changstar

I have a sled compactor, but I think I can get a small drum roller for a few days it's a walk behind type. I think it would be perfect. I also found about five fence posts. The excavator has a digging arm and a bulldozer blade it runs on tracks.

Actually Changstar, we use (when the battery isn't dead) a 4-wheeler with golf cart tires. For packing the turns and whatever we have raked in, straightaways and all. As far as a roller, we try to rent a DD-22 or BoMag, they look small but do the trick. Billy Allen can explain more too!

-Leasure

I would aso look into EnviroTac or a sealer of some sort. Rockford, ALBQ and a few others use it on the track. It keep the dirt sealed and I know how hard it can be to get the red dirt just right! Too much water and turns to mud, let it dry turns to powder! Whew, I get a headache just thinking about it!

-Leasure

If the Golf Cart is Gas powered I can contact the guys from Quik Fix. They used to be behind our town shop and are pretty good at small motors.

Do we have a way to find out if the old gate is still on Wheeler? It would be a lot easier to move it than to either ship one in or have one made.

Next week Saturday, the 15th, I'm gonna test the waters with my "Movie Theater" at the Waipio store. Jason asked about Joe Kid and he's gonna get it. I figure show up at about 7:45 to 8:00pm, have Jim Drake and/or Jason Chang give us a little run down on the track. Maybe we can coordinate some of the schedules for helping out at the track . . . We'll have a grill, cooler, table. Please bring a dish with enough to share and post what you're thinking of bringing so we can have a nice fun, balanced meal. BYOB for 21 & Over!

Bring your bike and if people are down, we can have some games like a bunnyhop contest, Foot Down, drag races.

If you have any questions, please call me at the shop, 678-1800.

Shoots,

Trying to find out what happend to the starting gate from Wheeler, so far no word. We may most likely have to make a new one. We do have blue print plans to make them. We still have the air ram and the starting lights. I plan to make it to movie night at BF, who else is in? I work the next day so I may not stay all the way to the end.

Changstar

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Thought I would post these pictures i found on that old magazine site that is on his forum.

Been searching for other Hawaii riders. But so much magazines to look through.

Remember these photos. Found the Robinson ad in the Bmx Plus Jan 1979 Magazine. That's the one with Anthony Sewell on the cover.

The other article was in the July 1979 Bmx Action Magazine. That's the one with Harry Leary on the cover.

BC

Hey BC, not sure if this helps but I know John Llacuna got a pic in BMX Action from one of the Jag world champs. I think they only did 2 or 3 in Indianapolis which is the one I think he was in. I also think he was in the BMX Action that had a race at Magic mountain. Of course there is the one of Rockne jumping while in front of Mike Poulson. I think it was Super BMX that had a pic of Moki from the NBA grand national in Long Beach.

Changstar

Jason,

Thanks for the info.Tried scanning pictures at a larger scale but it wouldn't come out. I guess this site only takes a certain size to post.


BC

hey bc

try uploading to photobucket and linking the pics back to here.. that'll work



-p



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Thanks P ,

I will try that next time. I ran into Kerry about a week ago. Told him about the website. He said he would check it out. He said he stills rides . But on a I think he said 21 speed .Not sure.


BC

OK, to get everyone hyped up on helping out with building the track at Sand Island, I'll be hosting a showing of Joe Kid On A Stingray at the Waipio BIKEFACTORY this Saturday night, August 15th. This is also to test out my "theater" before our next event. I just confirmed that we get to do a premiere for Stompin' Stu (a documentary about Stu Thompson) on the 28th or 29th of this month. We'll try to have the grill going before 8:00pm and the movie should start at 8:30. I'm hoping that Jason Chang and/or Jim Drake will be there to give us a little bit of a heads up on the Sandbox. We will have coolers with ice for your beverages (BYOB 21 & Over!) If you're going to come out, and you know you should, comment back at www.shootsbrah.com and let us know what you're bringing. Bring a dish with some to spare and we can have a nice fun pot luck. If time permits, we can bring out the height poles for some bunnyhops. We might even do drag races and foot down.

I know that not all of our readers are focused on BMX Racing, but I think it's good for us all to come together and some love for the 20's . . . or 24's and 26's for you Cruisers and OM's.

Shoots,
SoCal Dude

I plan on being there. Come on racers, this one is aimed at us so lets give um a good showing. Maybe I will give Mitch's car a test drive.

Changstar

Come on guys, I did a run through with the DVD last night and it works pretty good. Go to www.shootsbrah.com and leave a comment so everyone knows what you're bringing. Don't be afraid to invite friends and family. And practice your wheelies cause that's an event I hadn't even thought of. Come on now, don't make Jason and I the only two here. Sorry Jason, I think Mitch sold the Mustang. He might let you drive the Scion?

On another note, I did get the official permission to hold a premiere for Stompin Stu and oddly, enough, ours will be the first official premiere. I'm having it on the 29th and plenty of DVD's will be available for sale that night. Go ahead and call (678-1800) to get on the waiting list. Let us know you're on this list and you'll get a discount.

Shoots,
Duane

You just knew I meant the Stang huh. I think the racers will show, many of them are more stealthy and if you don't know them they just quietly blend in. Maybe I am the only big mouth, haaa. I hope it is big so we can shoot to do it again in the future. Bummer I work the next day otherwise I would stay till the end. Is the drag race timed or one on one? One big game we did in the past was "foot down". Maybe for a future get together I can get a friend of mine to bring his gate, it is the full on Olympic gate with timers and a huge read out board so everybody can see their time. It is a one man gate and made of Aluminum so it is light to move around. It is state of the art high tech practice.

Changstar

Check out what the womens pro class is up to. If I saw this 20 years ago I would have thought it was a fixed picture.


http://www.jillkintner.com/home_blog/Airborne_arielle.html

I hope all the racers show. I just don't want to end up with two grills and 20lbs rice. The one man gate sounds fun. we should set up something for a Sunday where the parking lot will be empty and we close at 5:00pm.

Duane

I'm going to post the info on dh hawaii I agree with Jason that it's about a bike thing. I know I will be there with my family.

Good luck out there with building the track. Billy Allen was just here at the ABA offices and was rubbing it it my face that he was heading back to the islands. I told him I would come help rake! Ahh, making me miss home!

-Leasure