Rust,

I can understand your frustration. But, we have to look at what we have now. The Sandbox laid the foundation for the track and Jim and Jason fronted the money to have Billy Allen come and build the track. On the beachfront no less!!! A few months back we had nothing. I am sure things will get done soon. But, in the meantime we can all help out with grooming the track. If you guys have free time come down and rake rocks off the track and put them in little piles to the side. That alone will help move things forward immensely. Jason and Jim will be the Track Operators but we are all in it together.

jk

Supercross mains commin up on frecaster. Chula Vista

http://freecaster.tv/live/uci-bmx-supercro...tch-chula-vista

NICE!!! can I have it back now? LOL

Wow! That track is insane. Don't think I would have the stones for those gaps! Did you see the Elite Semi's?....... Conner Fields......man 16yrs old and killing it!!!! Too bad Mikey Day clipped the gate on the start in the main.

jk

Jarvi,

You get a chance to ride the Sandbox or HK yet?

jk

Hey Rus, what did you use to clean up that frame? The pics look awesome.

Changstar

CAP (citric acid powder) from Y. Hata Co.

Hey guys talked to Jim Drake today. My guy will be bringing the riding roller around eight. Sorry I will be racing the fluidride championship in Oregon. Oh yeah we will have it from sat until monday morning. Good luck.

Thank you Ari!

So is this weekend scheduled for volunteers to help work on the track then?

jk

Yeah sounds like a plan. Also probably try to do some bike packing. So bring helmets. Hey JK, do you still have a lifted 4X4? Would help to get the berm shape down.

Changstar

I don't have it anymore - I gave it to my father. I'll try and borrow it - but no promises.

jk

So what time/day this weekend?

Aloha Boys,

Just got back from Chula Vista...WOW. The UCi Supercross was amazing! I had the task of dropping gates the whole weekend for the Elites on the Olympic track...very cool.

The ABA am track was very cool too. Since I helped to build it a few months back, Danny and his crew killed it. They have applied Envirotec to it and it was smooth as butter, no dust either! You guys should look into that once the track is packed in!

-Leasure

No not yet Jeremy. The beach is beckoning every day at the moment.

To everyone else here, I'm staying in Honolulu for about six more weeks and happy to lend a hand at the track if people are heading out there to work. Only problem is I don't have transport so if anyone is coming through Waikiki or it's not much of a detour, just shoot me a PM.

Anyone else keen for a ride sometime also contact me. My hours are totally flexible and I will probably get a hire car for a few days at a time so I can coordinate to drive if necessary.

James

No. 275 Eric Shishido. He told me, and spent some time looking for this pic here. Whew!

I ran into him not too long ago at Shirokiya. I was taking my son to see these guys.



jk

That's a awesome pic.

Changstar

For weekends work day, both Jim and I will bethere afternoon. I say from 12:00 or so on. I will be about 2:00pm, gotta work that day. Any volunteers for the morning? Roller will be there. Need someone to head up the morning. Both days.

Changstar

I'll be there Sat morning. I get off of work at 8am. Sunday I work. Let me know the details on the roller. If 820ish is cool with the guy dropping it off I can recieve it and get started.

jk

Thanks JK, that would be awesome. I was out there today. Worked on the backside of triple through first turn and to lip of next jump. Turn is packed, ugly and bumpy but big work is done, now to smooth it out. Rhythm is for the most part good, just water and roll it. Water is best when soaked in deep. This is so the wet part does not peel off the dry underneth. When top surface is dry enough to walk on it without it sticking to your shoe then it is ready to pack/roll. Otherwise it will stick to roller and make a mess. At worst we could sweep it smooth and water it then let loose bikes to pack. So having the quad and roller just makes it that much better. Whole track needs fine tuning, but major dirt moving is done. We will have to drag first turn to even it out and give us some dirt to work with. Right now it is packed hard but I have no loose dirt to work with and smooth it. Give me a call in the morning and I can tell you the easiest way to get it done. I will be at work so I will call back as soon as I can. Lock combos is available from Jim if you don't have new ones

Changstar

Everyone, see JK in the morning for what's going on with work day. I'll be there soon after work.

Changstar

Jason,

I need your cell number. I lost most of my contacts when my phone got wet. I'll have my cell with me today.

jk

One day and 2 rollers going at the same time made a world of difference. Going to be even better after one more day. Tomorrow will do wonders.

Changstar

Thank you to everyone who helped out! Carla, Reid, Jason, Jim Drake, and belive it or not Russel Hirata came out to help. Was great to see Moki checking out the track. Looks like he will be firing on all cylinders really soon!

jk

what's the schedule for tomorrow?

BU

Forgot to thank Ari for loaning us his roller. Carla hit the rythm section with the roller and it made a huge difference. Some water and hit it again with Ari's roller and the rythm section will be pretty dialled. Jason also hit the first berm with the quad and screen for a while. Damn, I wish i could be there today. The track is so close. If anyone has a 4 x4 we can pack the berms too.

jk

Changstar,

"After the Opening Day, normal Operating Days and Times will be Sundays and Wednesdays from 3 PM to 6 PM"

Got this from islandbmx.org site. Are there going to be plans to operate on more days and different times? I am guessing Sunday and Wed are the days you or Jim Drake have spare time.

jk

Those are the days just to get started. As we get get more staff we can do more days. Wanna take one? Another rider from the past gave me a call. Dennis Navin, the wheelie king and old Hickam regular wants to ride again. I tell ya the old man cruiser is going to blow up. You guys in your 30's are still young bucks to me.

Changstar

I can help out. But, the problem with my schedule is the days I work aren't the same from week to week. But, I am definately willing to help out.

jk

Chrome plating at home?
http://www.caswellplating.com/kits/plugnplate.htm

Thank you to all who helped out at the track yesterday. Sorry I couldn't make it. The first straight is butter. AWESOME!!! I almost felt bad riding it this morning..........almost. I bet guys will show up wanting to help out now that he harder work is done and the track is getting rideable. Oooooops did I just say that out loud?

Changstar - whens the next workday?

jk

Actually Jim is on vacation and will be at the track everyday till Thurs. He has a Soccer game in the morning of Oct 1, but will be at the track ASAP, well before the 3:00pm opening. Mostly to water and then everybody loose. I am trying to nail down details of that day. For sure we will be riding, so bring helmet and long pants or shorts with knee pads. Not sure on the $5 fee yet and if we are needing memberships or signed waivers. Sorry so last minute, but most of my time was working on the track than membership stuff. Not expecting a big turn out, due to many loose ends and short time to announce them. But hey even if it is not perfect, it is still miles ahead of the old Campbells days. Which for many is the last time they rode a BMX track. Getting it perfect is an ongoing thing and the track will improve constantly, even after we get racing. Those that may have done getting their ABA membership is good to go.

Changstar

Found this, 41& over expert on 20 inchers.

http://www.go211.com/videos/18418/

Changstar

Jason,

Best of luck this week as you guys open the track. Wish we were could be there to be a part of all the festivities and get to ride on that bad boy. I was looking through all the pics on the islandbmx.org site and it brought back a lot of cool island BMX memories. Especially the ones of Andy and Ryan standing on the dirt mound that would be molded into a track and bringing BMX racing back to the islands after a 4-5 year absence. Take care and ride hard brah!!!

Please pass along my congrats to Jim too.

BIG SARGE

We will be able to hang with them someday soon. Hawaii guys have always proven that. But, like I told you and Moki the other day. I can't even make a complete lap yet without my legs on fire and my lungs exploding. I am not worried about clipping in and stuff. I am worried about being able to stand after one lap.

jk

I am looking for a volunteer to help with sign ups, if needed. I don't want a long line of unhappy people as they watch others riding around. As soon as I know the details of membership requirements I will pass them on. Bad side is the Sandbox guys will meet on Wed, and that leaves little time to get word out. Unless you already have membership then you are good to go.

Changstar

Is there anyway to apply for ABA membership online? I can only find the form itself online.

jk

Oh, not sure. I'll check it out and see what I can find out. Soory couldn't make it to track today.

Changstar

Please pass info around.

Your Bike:

Make sure all bolts are tight - especially your axle and stem bolts.
Remove any freestyle type axle pegs.
All reflectors/brackets must be removed for safety purposes.
If your bike has a kickstand, it must be taken off.
You will eventually need a numberplate. You will be provided a temporary numberplate with your membership purchase.
Clothing and safety equipment:

Long sleeve shirt.
Long pants or jeans.
A helmet. The ABA recommends a full-face helmet.
Any enclosed shoe is sufficient. Skateboard style shoes are suggested.

Changstar

This Thursday is the first day you can ride the new track. All ABA rules for bike and safety equipment is in effect. ABA membership is required. But you will have options.

Free one day membership, good for only one day and one time by a rider.

Temporary (trial) membership: There is a $25 fee for this 30-day membership. This
membership is valid at ANY ABA track however, riders may only compete in single points
events and receive no ABA points for their finishes. This membership is used solely to
introduce the brand new rider to the sport. A rider may only purchase one (1) of these
memberships in his/her BMX career. This membership can be converted to full membership
status with a second payment of $25, if done so within the 30 day life of the temporary
membership.

Full (annual) membership: There is a $45 fee for this one (1) year membership, which is valid
at any ABA sanctioned track in the U.S. or Canada. Upon becoming a full (annual) ABA
member, each rider receives an ABA rulebook, an official ABA number plate, an assigned
number with corresponding numbers to be placed on the plate, an official membership card with
bar coding and the ability to earn points towards yearend awards. The riders also receive a
yearly subscription to the all ABA BMX magazine—the BMXer.

Changstar

TRACK OPENS TODAY AT 3PM!

Thank you to all those who have made this happen!

Reid Shimabukuro, Wayne Rhoden, Grace Pacific, Jason Chang, Jim Drake and all those who volunteered to help with grooming the track.

Yesterday was awesome! The track was smoother than we all expected. Once we get the berms packed in good the track will be killer. I realized yesterday that the guys with the most power or speed wont necessarily be the winners. There is a huge amount of tech involved with todays tracks. I had fun riding the track but I think the best part was seeing old friends that I haven't seen since forever. Seeing Faye, Arnie, Walter "worm" Watanabe, Miki and Moki after all these years was definatey a highlight for me. Now that we have the track we need to work on the old school reuinion/BBQ/Pot Luck.

Pic (L to R) Arnie, Faye and JK. Arnie lives in LA now and just flew in before checking out the track. Pic by JT.



jk

I can't wait to bring my boards and bmx back home to ride with you boys!

-Leasure

Yeah, yesterday was really fun to see all lot of old timers and the new kids practicing. I didn't have all my safety gear yesterday so I couldn't ride, but I still enjoyed watching everyone.
Got psyched so I hurried and built my rims this morning, not riding tuffs on the track, came out nice.


I'll be there sunday, after all the hours grooming the track, I need to ride this track.


p.s. I think JK had the most fun out of everyone there.

I didn't want to go home!!!

Beautiful rims! Are they 20 or 24?

jk

24"

track looks good. can't wait to try it this weekend. mahalo for all the hard work. got to put down a concrete pad, then gate can go on. anyone manual the whoops yet?

Looks good. I just picked up a set of Odyssey hoops too. Got mine laced to Suzue sealed hubs. Glad to see BMX is still kickin here.

The Sandbox BMX track:

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