Was a great weekend of racing...No DOUBT!!!

DC - Walton - Moe



Kraker schooling Darth VAder



The elder Smurf Squad



Next stop the Coors Brewery

Great shot of Kraker... Nice level stance

Awesome photos Mark.

I love jumping that double, but you have to watch not to float the front end too much. I found myself landing the rear wheel halfway down the backside a few times.

I really have a blast racing with all the old school guys. Thanks for the good, clean, hard racing guys.

The Tahoe project is finally finished...... This is the final product....What you guys think?[size="4"][/size]

Nice bike man!!!!! Now that's MN bmx. IMO, ditch the blue tires for some black/tan comps and get a chrome chain and then its DC perfect.


Scott "chucky", I know what you mean about that double. I cleared that stupid thing and landed on the berm. From that point on and have to hit my brake in mid air so I land.. Scary!!! Then those jumps on the 2nd straight, I'm going so fast coming off that berm it gets kinda crazy. I have to clear that first jump (second straight). I did it in practice, but I got so much air it wasn't faster at all.

Brad,, thanks for the props.. seemed to take forever to get that thing to where it is...
BUt still you need to press reply still,, so the pics dont' get duplicated. REPLY......

Killer ride KOP!

Man, that thing looks good! Congrats on a really nice looking build Jerry.

Very nice looking bike Jerry. Now it's time to get it dirty.

really nice, but brad beat me to it. colored tires gotta go.
since we are on the tahoe subject, i have a question for q-tip or dc or sean if he's around.
i acquired a tahoe at rockford, it is junior sized. this thing is a spitting image to a loop robinson w/o the 'R' in the gusset. i know trackmaster made all that stuff , so my question is did they offer this bike to the masses or would this have been for jack's son or other smaller team dudes.
thanks guys

I tell ya what, you stop asking goofy questions and I'll stop "reply'n"




I believe it was offered as a catalog frame, however I doubt they sold to many since they were Robinson's.

JERRY - AWESOME TAHOE BUILD!!!!!! Now I may have to set out in search of one! I must duplicate a Sandbooger or DC one some day

Anyone know if Manhole & Smoker are showing up this weekend? I heard Smoker is down to 1 pack a day, soooo that elderly class may have a little work cut out for them

I'm gonna try to be there on Sat. work permitting. I should for sure be there on Sunday. I have to cheer on my Minnesota OSer's. By the way.. Good luck to all you guys and gals, and most of all STAY SAFE.

KOP- Nice Tahoe,

I don't know what the Hammer has planned for racing this weekend. I'll try to get a hold of him today..

Made a visit to Faribault last night for some practice. I really like the changes they made this spring. There is going to be some great finishes with the changes they made to the last straight. You better have some endurance or a second gear for the sprint to the line. The plan is to get the track in shape to get the soil-tac down before the state qualifier. Once that gets done, this track is going to rock. I had a blast riding it tonight.

The last jump on the first straight was changed to from a very difficult triple to a fast table.


A couple of shots of the last straight. The rhythm section is gone and the last straight is long.


Check out the distance from the last jump to the white finish line at the light pole. You're going to have to dig deep to make that last push to the line.

cool track... Pedaling tracks are more my style.

Saturday National day #1 looks like a 50% chance of rain...

If I remember right Tahoe made a standard frame - same as the Robby standard.

Sound like Geno is a no-go this weekend, he stacked-it up on his fixie jumping a curb and his pinkie is the size his thumb. He has some good road rash as well, but nothing broken.

The downhill in SoDak last weekend was a blast, 10th in the pro/ex - not bad for an old guy. Slow and steady, no crashes - good times.

I'm a maybe for the Nat., I may have to go to a family event on Sunday. I'll probably come out Friday to do some runs if I can get my work done.

I figured Faribault would wuss down the jump on the first straight. Are there any big races going down in Faribault this year?
I was going to hit Mankato tonight, if the heat cools down.

Here you can use Brads, since his hangnails aren't acting up this week



checkout www.faribaultbmx.com to answer your other question

Thursday is a Race for Life (ABA Membership is not required) in Faribault.

The big race day is Saturday July 26th. Faribault will run their state qualifier race in the morning and Mankato will run their state qualifier at night. You really need to defend your 2nd place run from last years race. I expect to see you and Socko in Faribault. Bring the Tahoe too.

FYI - Sunday's national race starts at 8:00 am w/o practice. This race should be done by noon, if not sooner. Remember, there is no registration on Sunday, so you would need to have some one sign you up either Friday or Saturday if you are coming for Sunday only.

I plan to register for both Sat/Sun ON Saturday am. The way I read it, registration on Sat from 7:30-9:30am for both days correct?? and that's the last possible Sunday register too???

Ohhh, and my plans fell through for Sunday, so I will be racing both days.

Thanks, good to know.

hoW CAN i defend my second place without that jump in the first straight? Now i'll be dead last. Which is alright.. I used to it... But who knows, i'll sure be there,, but I can't promise on the Tahoe or racing, or socko.... IT's all up in the air..

You have until 9:30 am on Saturday to register for Saturday's race. Sunday's race registration is open until 3:00 pm on Saturday afternoon.

wE kNoW yOu'LL dO yOuR bEsT

Chris "KOP" Hanson

I made it over to Mankato tonight for the races. They were pretty cool. I thought i'd take a few pics for you guys. I still can't believe how big that track is.

Why don't we see your name listed on that moto sheet?

Who paid for your gas to get out there?

When do we get our gas expenses paid captain? I see we have a couple of long drives coming up in July.

Are we going to Colorado? Let take the bus like MC and DC did back in the day.... Ohhhh, perfect tour name.....

"MC/DC bmx tour"
Wake us when its over

How many can fit in your little red car? Do you think the bikes would fall off the back when we are going over 100 mph?

Sponsored by Greyhound?

I rode my motorcycle over there, $5.00 to get there and back... I didn't have an extra 10.00 to go around the track a few times.. It was humid, but the last 2 straights, people were just coasting and sitting down.. I don't blame them..
I just wanted to check it out.. Maybe i'll even watch at Fariabault tonight, if I can scrap up another $5.00....

That is way funny man!!! LMAO!


Isanti count: Saturday looks possibly wetness..

<------- Don't you be making fun of my red car.


I could fit 3 bikes and no prisoners. Of course I'd have to take the spare out of the "frunk" to fit a bike in there and then there's the trunk behind the motor and my bike in the front seat (like the other day)... Now you know why I ride a 20"

Good luck all you Old Fugglers this weekend!

I'll be there Friday and Saturday screaming bad words and throwing beer cans over the fence at you...

I'll post the actual photos for this event, S.S. will make you smile!! See you soon.

Hey all, I guess Mr. Scott "Chucky" Kraker had a nasty crash this afternoon warming up at Isanti and he's was in "a" Hospital and from what Pauli said they moved him to Mercy. I think he injured his sturnam(sp?) and that would be the middle upper chest area... I'm sure MC or PS will chime in once they know more....

Get well Scott!!!!!

Ape hole.....

I'm getting your bike built....

http://www.vintagebmx.com/community/index....mp;#entry561416

and I'll pay money to see that bike... Love it. Other than an Ames Stormer I'd trade any bike I have for it plus cash money

Hey Jerry- nice high end looking Tahoe build. I myself had a medium length frame(not my choice) and used a layback post and extended stem. While looking at the pics of yours it seemd a little shorter than the pro size in the tube. whats the measurement compoared to others? aka...is that MY old frame !!!??never really knew where it went. it was barely different from your average big kid size but was a little shorter. When I got the Tahoe cruiser it was like i finally got a pair of shoes that fit and I could feel I was allowed to really get on it. I was like a Geisha girl on that medium-especially when I had the 20x 1 3/8 rims on. forced into little shoes.

I actually remember you running those 1 3/8's... And creaky cranks...

This Tahoe actually came for a guy in Waseca that bought it brand new.. So I got lucky and picked it up for $35.00.... It was just sitting out at a farm... I remember when we pulled up, I was just acting casual, just hoping this bike was out there. There it was right on the front lawn, probably sitting there for months.. The yellow Tuff wheel mags where actually turned white from the sun.... So it's not in great condition, but it looks really good from a distance.. Now my favorite bike...

WOW! This was the first National I have been to since 1982!

It was a great thing to see again, but the best part was ALL the MN Elders that once raced BITD when I did! I can not even explain how cool it was, and the excitement that it created. I and many others are VERY grateful, that Mr. Kraker came out of his incident very minimally. When you see him, ask him what his age is... Funny now, but not then. Scott, I am SO glad things worked in the right direction for you.

I was only there for Saturday, but I understand today was just as good!

Gary....How in the hell this guy pulls 6' 105" of body down the track as smooth as he does....I have NO IDEA!



Then we have MOE... He's like 60 Something I think, rides like he's 18, makes all our hearts stop when he decides half way thru the doubles that MaMa Moe is gonna kick his A$$ if he jumps them...then backs out....and still brings home the GOLD! Great job Jeffery!



DC....He still to this day, has more DRIVE and determination then ANYONE I have ever met. He comes back to the pits more fired up as to how he is going to better himself in the next Moto. Dave, it's all going to happen again some day REAL soon! Great job!



THEN.... We have this guy.... John "I think I'll make my one and only race this year...A National" Sandberg. He's jumping the doubles that Moe's Wife won't let him, pushing the bigger guys around and making the Mains. Booger, as great as it was seeing all the other Oldies, having you there was clearly one of my highlights of the weekend! Thank you for that!



Now I know WE ALL give this guy a hard time when he would rather go tanning and get his nails and hair done rather then show up and ride...But Brad...Nothing RESPECT here on my end for winning two days in a row, on a circus sized bike! Great weekend Bradly!



HEY, we can't forget the Elder Pit Tooties that were there screamin' and yellin' for the men and children in there lives!

BTW, Although I thought Rum River and ABA pulled off a great event....

WHO IN THE HELLLLL was the lady doing staging!!!!????? She gives BMX a really bad name in my book! Ya think ABA would be aware (I'm sure they are now. Again) that she is SOOOO unprofessional with all the yelling at kids OVER THE MIC. I don't care how many kids one has to deal with, you need people skills to deal with it...SHE HAS ZERO from what I heard.

I heard people telling me stories about her staging at many other events as well.

Awesome stuff boyz!

Well done! ...and then some....

G-Ray looks like he's on a 20".... and ya he really does get on that 24" well... Very impressive!!

It was great seeing John S. racing again and kick'n national @$$.

DC looked real good in main (Sun), great start, great form. I think Zizzo won after slightly beating out Mr.Clean/Harry Leary at the finish. That dude was huge and "really" into it....maybe to much I saw him toss the bike down after the race. After he crossed the finish he ended in the wood chips on the starting hill and I got yelled at for sitting on the designer bricks watchin someone get a massage...

Moe, just smoked those guys...Yikes!!!

To Kevin, Great track man and all your efforts were seen this weekend. Thank you again for a state of the art place to race. I can't imagine why they wouldn't race there again next year.

The staging bioch.... I had a bottle of water still with me when I was staging for the mains and I set it on her table for a second to fix my shoe...
The bioch: " hey gorgious, don't set that on my table, if it spills I might get wet" Me: Look Agnus, you won't F'n melt will ya?" " You never know what might happen around here" Me: I'll take my chances"... So I forgot the water bottle on the table (LMAO) and I look back and she's cus'n because she knocked it over herself..... Haaahaahaaa..