I did see a Race Inc. pit, but don't remember seeing a Trick Star pit. I might have missed it though.

Afew more

A mecca of Vintage goodness!! Hope I can make it for next yr. Btw whose JAD is that?? Sick build!!

Dam...I'm convinced...gotta get on over the pond next year!

oh yeah, and personally I'm gagging over the black and yellow PK! That is one of the sweetest builds I think I've ever seen!! Love some more info...who's is it? Absolutely stunnng!

Looks like a good time
Let's see more pics!!!!
Racers & Cruisers
Ride On!!

Lou - the Trick Star Pit was there!

Chip's sidehack was jaw dropping. In fact it played with your head. It was so realistic that I kept wanting a see a 20" but I knew it was a 16"....AMZING!!!

In fact, I go to Rockford thinking my stuff is clean and nice - I am always way off. There are some true artist and people who take this show to a few levels above my abilites. I don't go there thinking I am going to win anything - I go to see the website come to life in a real life event.

You come to VintageBMX site all year long - sometimes a few times a day. Take the trip to Rockford next year. You don't have to bring a bike but man - you will wish you did.

I'll throw in the offbeat observations.
when you drive into the park, the pits were all along both sides of the road. with the track to the left. pure asphalt perfection. shocked me since i was last in rockford in 1990 and it was dirt and clay, lots of sliding. not fast straight line exactness.

the kuwahara display caught your attention to the left.

up past the pits was the vbmx section and driving to the parking on the far side was like trying to navigate the cabs in a big city. you had lil guys on mini's swooping every which way and that. definitely built the excitement on the way to the parking grassy area.

the pros were buzzing about. they are ripped intense masses of muscle. and they milled around in little groups. very accessible and cordial with the kids. i was super impressed with their trackside finesse. a stump?hauser? seemed to be the most polished PR man in the group. and it was intense to see Bubba blast around the track.

sun was scorching in the bleachers but the whole backside of the the track was a little pond lowland and trees. the smell of BBQ brats, burgers and hotdogs galore. mmmmm.

heading to the vbmx area. it felt weird to recognize some of the bikes so well, guess i spend too much time gawking at bikes on this site. i had to ask lots of folks if they were such and such which was a little embarrassing. everyone needed their avatar on the lapel for easy recognition.

meeting Hal and Bill to say thanks was a priority. bill was way busy orchestrating so i left him alone but hal took the time to have a freindly chat.

Todd Lyons had the famous new PKs sitting out front. he is as cool in person as he is on these sites. charismatic and down to earth. he's like the guy you wanted to hang out with at a party when you didn't know anyone. instantly felt like a fun old friend. much respect to what SE is letting him do for vbmx. was that PK hanging out in the back of TL's tent? kinda looked like him but i felt a stooge to go asking.

instantly recognized Tim's bikes and saw him about but avoided talking to him right off. in the back of my mind i was worried he'd jump into a discussion of politics which i didn't want on a splendid BMX trip.

Jeff U. looked like he was having the time of his life. once again I avoided bothering him with trivialities of the past because he looked like he was having an awesome time just chillin.

i did about 10 zillion rounds looking at the bikes over and over.

met a couple of folks that i knew would be cool like KIW and PKripped. had a long chat with PKripped's boy about Rush. you've got one way cool kid, Alex.

the vendors were well stocked. lots of gooses at great prices. if i'd have driven over in a truck, my judgment would have been seriously impaired as well as the pocket book.

saw a set of 175 reedy pedals at one of the vendors. neat to see up close as i've only ever seen you guys drool over them on this site. not 175 bucks worth of cool for me to ride around though.

there was an older couple that had lots and lots and lots of cool stuff like mini LG. they were super fun to BS with. think they still see us 40 somethings as infatuated lil boys. like hanging out talking to your grandma. glad to have those personalities around.

i've been laying awake for 2 nights trying to process everything i saw.

oh yah, Pat it was great to spend a couple hours out front of the hotel reminiscing. you always were the center of the party. glad to see you haven't changed.

nuff for now. thanks everyone for a great weekend event! especially billhalrick

Aye yay yai! Que lindo!

jessse D
I think Im in love...

"Jeff U. looked like he was having the time of his life. once again I avoided bothering him with trivialities of the past because he looked like he was having an awesome time just chillin."

C'mon, you could've bothered Jeff on the trivialities of his past! I bother him on the trivialities of his present (and future, heh) on a daily basis and he handles it pretty well.

that little side hack was trick as all hell - no doubt ! loved the machined motomags that was sick w/the brand logo and all - and a well deserved win as it was a center of attraction for the show ---- i, however, am glad it got its respects in that category and didn't steal away from the pit category where Lee's pit def. deserved its equal accolades ... considering it wasn't an actual vintage relic

chip's works are always quite entertaining and ingenius (bike stands and all) - i just wish there was a seperate category for works of the same caliber (Norcal's 26 motomag, chip's prior Haro master pit project etc)
i don't really even consider them retro, since retro is equipment made available --- i think i've mentioned this before, but i feel the need to mention it again since its obvious this hobby is growing even larger --- these one off works should have like an "OFF THE WALL" category all they're own -- hell w/a title like that, you -the site managers-, could even approach VANS to sponser and even offer a special prize for that winner, like a coupon for a custom set of VANS or so .... hell, if nothing else its a new sponser (everyone wins) that way they can be appreciated in the right context - purist and nonpurist alike would be content

oh and the hang was "as always" probably the best part ... 364 days to go

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