Great Scot!!!! JC Jay!!!, that's a hard hit from the looks of it. So let me get this right, Chucky actually quit racing and stopped to assist Jay?? Is that were Bill S. was too? I don't see him in the photo were Chucky is slowing down. Was that first moto?? Pretty cool of you guys to stop.

The first time I raced back in 2001 some guy in our class crashed hard right before the first corner as I was coming around going into the 2nd straight, and I watched him go down. I've raced long enough as a kid to know, that wasn't a good crash, so I stopped too--- Actually we all stopped. I don't remember who was all racing or if they still race...

Jay, buy an FMF24. I mean, how could 400 OS guys be wrong??? LOL!!

Get well mate!

Ray told me he had some good shots of that accident.

When I heard Jay go down, it sounded really bad so I started to slow down. Bill Sympson had stopped and I came around the turn and stopped on the tabletop to help them out. At the time, I had an idea of what happened, but after looking at the photos, Jay really took a hard hit. If it's any consolation Jay, (like Moe says) you've got your first crash out of the way. Get well my friend!

I would have stopped too. You can tell Sympson is certainly aware of whats going on right away from the picture. Jay, imagine what that would have been like if you were strapped on??? I like clips and I'm all for them, until you crash. I've crashed with them on my MTB and went to toe straps right away. That's just me. I bet they are awesome out of the gate though...

We were talking about clips and that is one of the reasons I'm not into trying them. I use them on my mountain bike but I'm still not in control on the BMX bike yet. When I can ride like Boecker, Lindsay, or Moe then I may think about using them.

Yeah, that's me in the black & white jersey. It's a retro S&M Bikes Jersey.
To me it looks like I already shut it down in the third pic. My legs are in my default "coasting" position. By pic 4, I'm turning my head to slow down & turn around.
As soon as I heard Jay go down - which was really loud, it sort of took me out of the race mentally. I figured Bill or Scott would be taking this moto anyways, so I turned to check on Jay. The track crew came over at that point & did their job, then Scott stopped as well.
Those pics are bad. I'm really glad Jay is ok!
-Bill

Holy schniekies! Not saying this would have mattered, but I am thinking that the YESS chain tensioner that Pauly uses is looking really good right about now! Hope you are OK Jay-boy.

Good lord Jay! That is gnarly.... glad to hear you weren't hurt worse.

I'm doing much better. Thanks for all the kind words!
I'm pretty sore still.

I had the Sinz chain tighteners on it. There is so much flex that they can't keep up.
Jason set me up with the YESS tightener. I'm having issues fitting it. I just can't work on it at this time.

I'm home from work day 2 now. At least I can work from home. I've been to my buddy who's a chiro. He asked which car I was playing tag with? heh. Seriously though he said I wasn't bad at all, jut really bruised up. I've said it before, but I can't stress the 661 body armor. I have a decent sized hole in my jersey by the left shoulder. The armor is barely scraped. We're older guys. Be safe. Scott's advise probably saved me from more serious injury's. I'm very glad I had it on. Thanks again Scott.

Equipment rundown and how it performed:
Fox helmet - visor toasted along with air vent plastic. (They're shipping me new ones already)I have a concussion, but I'm a tich more suseptable to those anyway. I didn't get the full face-into the neck though. Thumbs up there.
Fox Racing pants - No holes. They are padded to a degree. Knees are bruised. Again Thumbs up.
661 body armor - double thumbs up
Shadow Gloves - minor tear, but I have only 1 scrape on my middle finger. I'm amazed. Thumbs up

I wasn't planning on crashing. I just wanted to be with my friends racing. And I really enjoyed that. You guys rock! It was fun being able to root all 3 of you on in the main.
I'm going to be back at the practice soon. I'm not racing again for a little while. But it's fun to be out there.
Thank you.

MC - If you don't mind, would you be kind enough to send the high res photo's to my other e-mail PLEASE? thx

Mike, I hope those photos don't make you reconsider joining us on the track. Not all starts end up with the rider looking like a lawn dart.

I can't stop looking at those photos. Jay, look at where you took the bars to the chest and where your shoulder hit the ground. Without that body armor, you would be in a lot worse shape.

Scott- no way, I'll be out there this winter. I am mos def going to buy some armor though. Holy [I tried to curse] those pics are burley.
The worst crashes I have had have been due to mechanical issues. Exploded freewheel shell, broken off handlebar, broken stem...

Here is old school guys in new school racing !!!

That's a sweet caption of the crash...

I found Nebraska Boecker, here are the races I am kicking around.

FEB 1-3, 2008 SOONER NATIONALS GUTHRIE, OK LAZY E ARENA (INDOOR)

FEB 29 – MAR 2, 2008 CORN HUSKER NATIONALS KEARNEY, NE BUFFALO CTY FAIRGROUNDS (INDOOR)

MAY 9-11 , 2008 MID AMERICA NATIONALS BLUE SPRINGS, MO BLUE SPRINGS BMX

JUN 13-15 , 2008 MID WEST NATIONALS ROCKFORD, IL ROCKFORD BMX

JUN 27-29 , 2008 LAND 0` LAKES NATIONALS MN TBA

I'm thinking I can make it to most of them. I'm IN !!!

Team ATR on the road in 2008, anyone else in 4 a road trip ???

Without consulting my agent, I'm thinking the Nebraska, Rockford, and Minnesota ones will work for me.

I need to talk to Mamma Moe. $he's foot'n the cash. I'm in too!!! LOL!! Right!

Here is a picture of the blanks without added logo sponsors.

I just bought that jersey for Hannah. Is it to late to get the logo's installed???

No. Uni's and printing won't be done for a while yet

Now that Karleen has given the green light. I'm in!!!!!

Sweet, now that you have the green light I can play the "But Honey, Rod & Scott's wives said it was okay to go" with a big whine...

Mama Moe makes me go racing !

2008 is going to be a cool year. Besides the racing part, I'm looking forward to the new faces that will come out of the woodwork next year.

I just talked to another fellow 80's racer today and told him to come and check out the action. I said he must make a showing at the Condo Classic this winter, at least to meet everyone. While we were talking, he said he wished he still had his Patterson and Free Agent bikes. Then he breaks out the "I still have a 20" Tahoe in the garage attic".

Very cool stuff!

This will definetly be a great 2008 season!

Those uniforms look killer. Cool group of guys on the ATR team!
I was digging through some BMX stuff I forgot about tonight, bunch of old stickers I totally forgot I had...

I'm in to buy the 20" Tahoe

I suppose you want the rims back now.... Haahaahaaaa. You know I would don't ya.

Does he have a name??

Btw, I saw a Patterson on craigslist about a week ago. I think the owner wanted 450 or 500 for it....

Here it is kids! Mark off this date, so we can have some fun!

I am also dedicating this race to Larry Miland. Larry you will be missed by everyone...



Also, Apold and I decided that KOP well be on hand to jump several cars inside the Barn. So I'll have to get a giant Condo can made up to stop him from landing in the bleachers.

I believe Brad came up with the name..... KOP "stoked" tour... Hell bent for Condo!

LOL!!!!!! awesome! Jerry, you better get off the picnic table and start jumping distance... oh one more thing, the jump has to be done with that Tahoe...

Great idea Mark... Can't wait for the event. Its my daughter's 2nd Birthday but I'll just have to bring her along.. no racing for me.. Haaahaaaa.. She's a hand full!

Killer!
The "Condo Classic" that is awesome...

That Tahoe looks like it could break jumping off a curb....That baby is in the attic collectoion the dust it deserves..
I hope I can make that Condo.. Still a long ways away... I'm almost going to put the cruiser in the basement.. This rain... I think the Free Agent is retired for a few months..

Jerry, drive your sorry__________ up here. Its not that far. Sandberg lives about 15 minutes from you and he drives up. The Nelson's drive up from REDwing... Common!!!!!

Condo, that is one sweet pop can ya got there!

Anyone thinking of racing this weekend? I am planning on racing Saturday & Sunday.

Hey Moe...

A few photos from today that Ray Bracth had taken

Russ and Moe



Russ schooling the boys...



Sprinkler



Lindsay

Thanks MC , 4 posting the pictures they look great !!! and thanks Ray 4 taking them.

Pictures look great, but was it country day at the barn? Love the jeans and flanel shirt look.

I'm dying to go racing again. If I can make it, Sunday would be the only day for me.

Keith Christensen has come through for you flanel wearing country folks!

Here is a few, AND THE REST ARE RIGHT HERE!!!

That may look like Russ but in fact that is some dude named Cooter that was hitchiking out by the sod farms because he got a flat on his hay wagon. Dat Cooter is fast... Go Cooter, go!

I can tell you that Cooter is as dumb as he looks.
He is fast though, pedal Forrest pedal!

b.

BIG NEWS From Rum River BMX!!!! -

The Rum River BMX Association is excited to announce that it will be hosting the 2008 Minnesota Star of the North BMX games. This event will be an American Bicycle Association (ABA) sanctioned race held in conjunction with the Minnesota star of the north games. These games are designed to promote sports involvement at the “grass roots” levels and provide athletes from across the state a chance to challenge themselves as they go for Bronze, Silver, & Gold. The games will host both individual and team competitions. We are working with different organizations to provide a long term and continued yearly presence in the games and potentially an opportunity for you to represent Minnesota in the State Games of America. This is another exciting opportunity to bring Minnesota BMX tracks, the ABA, and the games more main stream in the state through the coverage of the event. Look for additional details coming on this exciting event and other news from Rum River BMX over the winter months. Please continue to visit us at www.rumriverbmx.com & Minnesota’s BMX news connection www.alltheracing.com

Now Springer doesn't have to buy me Zima's to find out the scoop

LOL!!! ^^^

MC~ you Rehbein's bound this weekend? I "plan" to go tomorrow to practice and race Sat. My cousin Kenny (who you know) is flying into town Friday and I don't yet know his schedule, but I plan to be there if he can't fit me in.

I think Simpson and Chucky should also come as I feel bad for not racing last time when i said I was... sorry guys. My hands still F'n hurt. Amazing! LOL!

I'm trying my best to make it Friday for practice. So much to do by this weekend, I'm not sure yet. I'm also thinking about racing on Sunday, but it's not looking good.

I've been thinking about Friday practice as well. I've been itching to take the 20" on the track. I could also be persuaded to race sat as well.
-Bill
BTW - it's SYMPSON, thankyouverymuch!

Wow, that is great news Mark! Kevin is such an incredible marketer/promoter/track operator & Dad. I really look forward to the 2008 outdoor season. Kevin showed me a little peak of the track rebuild for Isanti and it looks pretty sweet. Good stuff man...

I currently plan on practicing Friday & racing Saturday. I am out for Sunday, my wifes grandpa passed away today and we have to go to Wilmar on Sunday & Monday for the funeral and reviewal. He is definetly is in a better place. He was pretty sick and wasn't suppose to live past December 2006.

Hey Paul, sorry to hear about your Grandpa...

Paul, If you want to drive together let me know. I'm looking at Friday and Sat too. I'm going to ride a little and help Hannah most of the night. Easier said than done with all the kids. I would imagine practice is really going to take off being the Grand's are 4 weeks away now...

Bill sYmpson.... sorry man, I wasn't watching my typing... Cool if you can come this weekend.

Are you kidding me?!?!?

I Hope you feel better BA.

No I'm not... they didn't even get scuffed, there just really sore. I really notice when I workout.OMG.


Jay, you going tomorrow? Friday's are a really good time to ride and get use to the bike etc. Ride at your own pace.

Just heard the Barn was broken into last night! Couple bikes were stolen is all I know. Sad deal!