KOP, I'm a bit harsh on ya sometimes, but keep in mind 95% of the riders on here slammed on those jumps at one time or another and would agree, there not easy to get over at full throttle... Atleast back then it wasn't... Moving on now!

Here's one of my fav's... Mr. DC in control (like always)... care to name the other guys. I know who they are, I took the photo.

I'll post a few indoor pics today. This damn snow has me in the civic center mood... Remember those Storms we use to get and it ALWAYS happened on a race weekend..






What?? I remember that one MC.

Thanks for finding those pics Shawn. That will help in getting as close to the original look as we can with Nate's frames. You said you had a business card w/ the art on it you can scan?
That frame looks sweet in black!
-Bill

I did race the wood. Those old indoor races were very exciting. There was alway something about being able to ride you bike indoors in the winter, that just made it even more fun.. I remember walking my bike or riding through those long hallway to get into the civic center. Just the excitement I felt..
At the St. Paul civic center, there was that one hall that went down hill.. I remember a guy doing a coaster wheelie down it... The excitement was in the air...

Thank you for that pic Jerry. Now I have a better understanding of wooden jumps at the Civic Center.
-Bill

it was exciting.... and the ticket is suppose to mean...what?

KOP- You really need to find a winter job.....you have WAY to much time on ur hands

No kidding!!! KOP, you can make a fist right? LOL!

I finally agree..... my postings will drop dramatically at this point...

It looks Like SPRINGER AND BOECKER went on vacation and didn't tell anyone....

MC, very funny !!!

I think I need bigger coconuts and a wax job.

My ribs hurt from laughing so hard.

Now that was funny.....!

I almost felt sympathy for them....Well, almost. lmfao....

I'm starting to wonder about those two guys. I think I'm going to find why own way to the races next year.

You mean "my" don't you?

I hear that you can work from home these days. I can forward some of the E-mails from my filters to you guys, if you'd like?

The indoor thing was neat. The jumps weren't that big of a deal. But the Floor following the jumps was the issues. I had thought numerous times "Is this really racing?".

But the Shakapee indoor track with dirt was cool. Until you couldnt' breath the air in there! HAHAHAHAHAHAH

Old guys talking about the "good old days"...crazy-talk

Going back to my slumber.

Thanks Brad. I was so disturbed by the video, I forgot to proof read my message.

indoor concrete was the beginning of Winter racing in the cold states. To fill the civic center full of dirt at that time period would have cost a fortune, so the alternative was the wood jumps. Very cool thing to get the indoor thing off the ground. Not sure what the first dirt indoor was, but I'm sure the 81 Grand's was probably one of them. That was god like for its day and I'm glad I was there. HUGE jumps (for the day). To have Rehbein's now is a blessing as opposed to the 2 day events BITD.

Brad, I'm building a track just for you. I know how much you like snow, so I thought it would be fun to have an outdoor practice track.

Here's the start of the rythm section.


First berm


My nephew packing the snow.


I figure with some more packing, a few layers of ice, and some ice spikes, the track should be good to go.

Looks like fun, if its you and your nephew doing the freezing. LOL! Your right, hate the cold/snow. I'm un-inspired to do anything out there. Its a good time to work on cars/bikes and hit the tanning bed. Winter fun: I'm converting Matti's (Paul's daughter's) old GT micro into a red color w/ OS GT decals... Should be cool. Lots of work to do, but the Company doing the sandblasting will do most of the hard part..

I gottta say, A snow race sounds fun. Will 2008 see the inaugural Chucky Classic?
-Bill

OK one post for me today... i'm telling ya,, braaadd. when you reply,, you have to press add reply..

to avoid posting the whole last post...

i'm in for snow racing.. let me know,, i'll drive up tomorrow...
Traffic jammers
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Snow racing? Leave the bikes indoors, that's why Jake Burton invented snowboards!

okay

KOP, its my way of making the pages build up faster so we can catch up to the original thread that's lost...

LOL, your going to have some great tan lines there Bradly.

I made the trip out to Condo Acres this afternoon, that kid has got some skillz...

Awesome Mark!!!

I had a comeback for our resident snow wuss, but MC said all that was needed with that pic!

Nicely done MC! lmao.

Mikko,
I you want the pit bike... I can bring it to Burnsville shopping center with me on Wedsday evening.... 40.00 and you can pick it up.. Don't you live sort of by there???

I guess i'll be up there tues now.... let me know if you can swing by..

Kraker, that SnowX track you built for Sydney is awesome. My back aches just looking at it, I hope you used the snowblower for most of it.

That Condo Acres logo is hilarious... nice work Conduit.

This shot just reminds me of how great BMX was back in the mid 80's... It does not get any better than this!

KOP, right on- I'll PM my cell # to you. I am 10 minutes from Burnsville.

Looks like i'm back to going on Wedsday.. like i'd be there about 6 to 8:00... I could bring the bike.. It's in some pieces. The handle bars are off. and the neck of the bike. But I think you'd be taking it apart anyways...

KOP_ROCKET- I'll give you $41.00 and meet you any where you want for that pit bike

Pipeking- I'll give you $42 bucks, but you have to deliver it to Brainerd and put it together.

Burnsville mall, wedsday.... highest bidder gets it...

Umm, I think you mean Wednesday! Pipeking..

Like my Avatar.. Sandtrap and Christman ROCK at 80's BMX

DC is really not that short, he's sitting on a bike..

You guys are bidding on Belle's bike. She's not going to be happy if she loses out on it.
She might be 16 months old, but she'll still slap you around.

Fellow MN OS'ers,
I am going to try and make it to the Condo classic at the barn. I will likely be the yongest rider there at 30, but I did race in 84'. I might be sporting my new ride as well.

FANTASTIC! Guess I'm gonna have to dig up more Rondo cans, cuz it sounds like it may be a good turnout!

Hey Captain Springer, What is the current head count anyway?

Nice avatar Jeff. I see Bmxbabe has visited your profile. Where she been anyway???

Head count for what...?

Yeah, come on Captain, whats the head count?

19

That's a good showing. Can't wait!

Ok...So here is a quick list of all the old schoolers I have encounter either in person, phone or email over the last year. I did it quickly, so I know I forgot some I am sure.... Which well show face in January? (Not just to race, but be on hand)

Paul Springer
Brad Apold
Rob Tracy
Bill Nelson
Steve Redelsperger
John Sandberg
Sean Miland
Dave Christensen
Viktor Danieuls
Shawn Sheely
Keith Christensen
Paul Cater
Jerry Severson
Grant Neilson
Scott Boecker
Scott Kraker
Bill Sympson
Mike Peterson
Rod Byrnes
Jay Wendt
Brad HAlin
Todd Hall
Jeff Manning
Jeff Tolleffson
Gary Walton
Jayson Lindsay
Todd Wilson
Jeff Moe
Troy Lembke
Ted Carl
Russ Newcomb
Bruce Ritter
Jack
Doug Carlson
Howie Manning
Chad Apold
Rob Butterfield
Paul Smith
Justin Miller
Doug Knollmier
Shad Holland


It is pretty amazing when you think about it, how SOOOO many people have connected in a years time

I know I'll be there!!!!

Bring you faction bunnnn warmers!