Thank you for your cooperation.

I personally enjoy what both of you do. I think it makes MN a very strong presence in BMX. And I think you both try very hard to promote this sport in different ways.

I know that I was away for a couple of weeks, and would have thought that negative way of thinking would have passed by now.

Anyway, I'm excited to participate in both the Old School/New school final event, AND the FACTION BBQ 3!

Thank you both Mark, and Mike.

[ August 15, 2007, 05:58 PM: Message edited by: Jay Wendt ]

Holy crap! What happened to Rod? He's starting to look like Springer.

Anyone going to Isanti tomorrow for "DQ" night? Haahaaa... I was hoping it could be local tavern night.

Mark, you should start a track in Austin and have a "Hey Rub's" night..... Haahaaa. Entry fees, beer and a hog for the low low price of Tree-Fitty

[ August 15, 2007, 09:54 PM: Message edited by: Brad Apold ]

Aloha, looks like the OS/NS thread has been opened up again!

Let's try and keep it on topic.

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Racing Forever!

Mark Conley is cool.. Always has been always will be....... nobody can argue that...

thank god! Thanks Mark!

Thank you Mark.

OSers, we need to end the year in style at the barn weekend. Bring something fun to show and something fast to race. Sunday is another OS invitational race for all of us veteran BMXers.

It's BACK!!! Cool!!!!

Sweet!...

My crotch no longer feels like Conley repeatedly rode over it with a Comp IV (2.125-in.).

Life is back to normal.

Thanks VBMX!

Oops, I spoke too soon (I thought this was the original Minnesota thread).

Sadly, my groin is back to feeling like both Conley and Mike Nelson are...you know...

I think eventually the original MN thread will resurrect itself....

John, have you raced at all this Summer?

B-Rad: I've raced my mountain bike a bunch, but not once in BMX. Still leaving that (whether or not to race BMX) up to Cal.

I got an email from Dave Christensen last night. His son Cal raced his first BMX event at St. Michael in early Aug., with a 2nd place trophy to show for it! Dave himself took a gate for the first time in 22 years and won!

John, No kidding!!! Dave winning his first race is no suprise to me .
Having Dave race should inspire you to do the same....Maybe?.
I have a feeling your at about the same place as I am. I raced a couple times and it was really fun, BUT, I don't plan to do it allot, just once in a while.
I think if you were to commit to the sport you would shake things up in a big way.... as you've prove'd all the skills are certainly there.

MTB: Sad subject with me this year...real sad

[ August 31, 2007, 11:07 AM: Message edited by: Brrrrrrad A. ]

Brad, I love racing, no matter what the vehicle. And I would love to race BMX again, but I don't want our family to dive into that because of me, rather, we would do it if/because my son wants to.

My life (and my wife's) revolved around me racing (bikes, snowmobiles) for 22 years. When we had kids, I wanted that to change.

(Even still, I've raced mtb/moto 15-20 times this year, so I'm still feeding the beast...)

Last night I took him to practice night at Elko (motocross) for the second time. Amazingly fun too. If he wants to race moto, we'll probably go down that path too.

The good news is that Conley is sponsoring all our racing efforts. Full-factory ride too, so there's no out-of-pocket expenses. That helps.

John, I know exactly what your saying. I notice most guys our age start racing because the kid races and I guess they figure, I'm here, might as well try it, and BOOM....There head over heels..Its cool.
For me at this point, its to stay as fit as I can without breaking bones, so having that said, I ride and race with caution. Once that gets in the way of others, I'll back off all together. I didn't race my car at all this year, but plan to in Sept and Oct... Its been a crazy year and I need to have some "my time" too.... I devoted all my time to the Family this Summer and I'm totally okay with that...of course ....

Racing moto to me would be allot more fun than bmx. The mx tracks vs bmx tracks are really about the same nowdays vs hp difference... However a new cycle every year or two is a major expense...

MC has paid for everything for me too and what can I say.... very greatful..

[ August 31, 2007, 12:33 PM: Message edited by: Brrrrrrad A. ]

That is awesome that MC is sponsoring you guys!

guess I'll be eating Ramen noodles over th winter....

I'll send you some leftover hot dogs after next weekend and some NOS "Soup Starter" I found on eBay.

Mikko - Where's the Faction $$??

Fugger, your living the High Life too much! eheheheh

Wow John, if you've raced MTB's that much this year, you wouldn't have any problems at the BMX track. I wouldn't have expected any less though.

I can't wait till we cross paths at the track sometime. Cal sounds like a cool kid and I would love to see the next generation Sandberg racer in action.

If you guys (John, Brad, all OSers) want to have fun, you should make it a point to race with us in the OS Invitational on Sunday, Sept. 30th. No pressure, no points, just fun. If it's like Isanti, no cost to race either.

BTW, I'm still waiting for the MC sponsorship deal. Better hold off on those Ramen noodles, Mark.

REALLY wish I could make the last OS throwdown, but I'll be in Thief River Falls, Minn., for a wedding. Incidentally, there is a sweet BMX track in TRF. Hmmm.

No points? forget it then. LOL! I'll probably race the OS race. I raced the first OS race in January, so does that mean I have to do it again? Sandbox pulled a mean gate that race.

Is the OS invitational going to be 20s or 24s?

OS or NS bikes?

I beat the carp outta myself at 24 of Afton, so maybe some nice smooth dirt will do this old body some good.

It might be hard to race on Sunday after this:

Steef - It's run what ya brung. It would be cool if everyone had an OSer to ride, but most will probably ride a NS 24.

Too bad you're going to miss the barn event John.

Brad, you better check the updated points. You just dropped to 11th. Watch out Dave's win has him hot on your heals.

What ever happened to bmxbabe, and bigrig?

So i'm even going to try to make it up.. I know Springer wants revenge..

I double posted.. so that's why i'm writting this.. I bouble posted

[ September 01, 2007, 12:54 PM: Message edited by: King of Pipeline ]

In case some of you Lurkers are not on my mailing list...

Rehbein’s Grand Opening - Old School Meets New School Series (Final event)
Friday 28th - Open Practice 6pm-9pm $10
Saturday 29th - Reg. 4pm-5pm $16
Sunday 30th - Reg. 12-1pm $16
Race both days for $25

HOT DOGS FOR .50 cents! Until they are gone!

Old Schooler Invitational Race “Big Barn Show Down!”
Where: The Barn!
When: Sunday the 30th
Classes: ABA Seasoned racers & Non-Seasoned Racers
What Can You Ride? 16” on up! Old School or New School bikes
Awards: Yes! (Working on some ideas)

-Bring your old bikes and clothes for display!

-Still working on award ideas, but I’ll have something!

-Please let me know if you are interested in this event.

Rehbein’s Grand Opening Swap Meet and Barn Sale!
Bring all your old parts, clothing, dad’s old grill and set up a table in the parking lot and SELL IT ALL!!!
Great way to get rid of all those used parts

Rum River BMX –
They are also on running Saturday the 29th earlier in the day, so people can race there, the head to Rehbein’s after! Check out their web site for times.

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