Thanks for the invite but Russ takes care of all my light work. I would imagine there would be alot of pissed off Minne's if someone from out of state showed up & took the bragging rights home.




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Happy 10th Nicole and Paul... I want some cake!

Condo Class UPDATE - I have decided to get the kids/youth involved. A Pit Bike Class has now been added “ONE CLASS” 18 and Under. 16" wheel size and under (sorry Ted). The updated class list is this:

Entry Fee - $5.00 (same 50/50 split as to where the money goes, same as the rest)

2 Age Groups /Classes
26 -38
39 – 49
50+ (needs to be 3 or more, if not they will run the class below)
Women’s 26+
Parent Of Racers - 26+ Must have Son’s or Daughters that currently race. Old School racers do not qualify for this class
Pit Bike - 18 and under

Your always welcome in Minnesota Bruce! Dougie hasn't had a good crash in a while

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I was planning on bringing some stuff along, and riding, but not racing. .....I thought the Condo was a Saturday gig though.

I got got out voted, all to 1, on second shift at work, on trading New Year's day for working on Friday.

I'm using a few vacation days, and I have from the 21'st through the First of the year off..... But I am scheduled to work from 3PM to 1AM on Friday the 4th. So unless I take a vacation day, I'm out. I don't get vacation days like I used to....

Sorry kidz, but I don't think I'll be in attendance on Friday.

Who the he!! picked a Friday? (we need the old "Brick" smiley thingy here)

Well that just plain Sucks that you can't make it Ted! but understand though. It was on Friday last year, and didn't want to disrupt the Barn's money making regular days of racing. If it's a good turnout/interest it'll be a full weekend of racing next year for everyone and all ages.

BTW, actually racing is not the important part....just being there is what is all that is wanted.

I'm just heckling ya MC about the day, but you know that.

I'll see what I can do though. I'd really like to make it there. Normally it'd be my day off...but....

Ted, we'd be bumbed if ya didn't come. Well, if you can, bring the black Paramount. Nifty!!!!!!!

Sorry Brad & Gary, I thought you knew each other. My apoligies, Brad you can give Gary two hugs next time you see him instead of one.


Thanks for the anniversary wishes, my wife surprised me with Clay Aiken concert tickets last night, boy was I excited. I think I saw KOP in the front row trying to get people to slam dance.

BND - Maybe you should make your way over to the Kearney National. Some of us MN boys are going and we could use a good butt kickin.

All joking aside, the 39-49 class is really stacked. If the usual characters all race, making the main is going to be a real accomplishment.

I will be rollin in at the Condo Classic. Alot like the guy at the end of the parade with the bucket & shovel scoopin the stuff, I will be pickin up the carnage.

Pablo Springchez

I can't believe you just admitted that on a public forum! That would be like, me admitting that I was sitting here watching Regis. But I'm not

conley, who all did you flow the factory MC gear to?
i have a pic from 4-1-84 from an icerink in albert lea, with sean biggs sporting a jersey, wearing jeans, w/gators on! gators in 84, he must have not got the memo on those. lol

Well.......... post it!

Not sure, other than DC, I think Grant Nielson, Jeff Weberg or David Caroll(sp) they might have had one

I was checking out some other funny threads on VBMX and I remember some discussion here about boom boxes at the track and even some break dancing going on between moto's.

Anyone remember the Panasonic Platinum boom box commercial with Earth, Wind & Fire

Panasonic Platinum

I remember riding around the neighborhood holding the boombox with my thumbs facing me while holding on to the handlebars blastin Van Halen.

I remember Eric Levander having a mondo big boom box blasting Iron Man at the St. Paul Civic Center.

Sheely probably has some details to add on this one...

I just picked up some 24" Skyways for my wheelchair at the Ax-Man for $8.00.

They need bearings, axles and the hand rail.

Happy 10th Mr. and Mrs. Springer!!

I think Springer just mentioned Van Halen to cover up the Clay Aitken.. Where is that guy? playing.. The Burnsville Mall? If anybody would go and see Aitken,, it would be him... I'm going to First Ave tonight Soul Asylum.... Come down and see what real music is.. Not some gay crooner.

Dahhh, you got me Pipe. Your right I was attempting a cover up and you exposed me. I think I reinjured my shoulder clapping my hands above my head during the Clay Aiken encore. Have fun at Soul Asylum, I am sure there will be lots of room to dance.

KOP are you coming to the Condo Classic?

Paul, I heard you injured your shoulder lifting your shirt to expose your cans in an attempt to get a backstage pass.

The SA show should rock, that's a Christmas tradition.

Paul's taste in music must be tainted by all the daytime TV he's been gettin' while lounging about in recovery mode.

He was the first person I know who had a U2 album - which was mind blowing at the time, it was Boy in 1980 or so, so I'll cut him some slack.

Ya, the boomboxes - Erik had a massive one, I had mine along as backup for one of our freestyle shows at the Roy Wilkins - it disappeared though - I'm guessing it was dropped from a hotel window that very evening.

Good times...

You know it, my double B's worked there magic and I was in like flynn. I think it was the yellow mesh tank top that got him.

I watch The View and Dr. Phil once and awhile, but come on..

Not sure yet about the Condo. I want to of course.. Last year when I went up to that place it took me forever to find it,, and it was so cold out, I almost died walking from my car to the door..

Me, Sac, and Strike and the Ditchster may be meeting up this weekend in Roch.. Sac is back from Denver for a few days...

Hey, here's a cliche´question - but what gearing are you running?

I just dropped off my bike to get it finished up, my only options are leaving me at 2:1, 52" gear inch 26" wheel - seems a tad steep for the Barn ??

I think I used to run a 40/18 up there on the 24. Since I'm 26" now, my options are 34/17, 34/18, or 36/18 (same as 34/17).

Go ahead, I'm sure someone will make jokes - but I'm serious d'mat.

Brad well be with you shortly Shawn...with a LOOOONG winded explanation....after he gets a whoopin from Springers wife for not paying attention to responding to all in an email. It's gonna be ugly

Just scanned in some more slides. Here's some fun shots from either '81 or '82. This was before my racing days. Enjoy, but be easy on the jokes.

Weren't we just talking about using helmets? Those shorts don't look like they're protecting much.


I'm not sure what I'm doing here. I think the part in my hair needed fixing.


This is a classic shot. I love the sandy berm.

Dance show watchin' pansy.
GO to the Condo Classic.
You won't.
-Bill

KOP seems to be enjoying himself in that pic. I think it has something to do with the hot chick.

KOP, I like your dancing style and finess. Is she standing on your foot?

I just wanted to share a funny video I received from the Silver Surfer who is definetly the boss of his house, kinda, sorta, not really...

The Man Song

Thanks K Dog

BTW, these are classic! Who took these? and where were they taken?

34/18 to 37/18 should work and be close to 41/18 24"....

WOW, I can't believe you took that long to answer! Slippers get stuck in the dryer lint catcher?

Brad, are you saying you run a 41/18? (41/18)*24 = 54.6 GI

34x17 on a 26 is 52 GI, 34x18 is 49.1 - that's a pretty big jump.

I can run either a 34 or 36 up front, which means I should do a 17 or 18 on the back. Just trying to get close to average for the Barn.

Mark, the photos were taken by some older kid in photography class. I don't know how I ended up with negatives. The track was in the neighborhood I grew up in. It was a new development and every time I got something started, they would sell the lot and I would have to start over again. My back hurts just thinking about how much dirt I shoveled.

Not a problem... I thought you might get a laugh out of it. The man is modeled after me when I was drinking a case of Jolt cola a day. Thank goodness I have cut back and regained my natural body state... Also I will have you know I do where the pants in the family she just tells me which ones.

Merry Christmas Minnesota....

I'd run a 17t I think... Sorry man but those 26" rims are through'n me off. I've been riding my MTB that past few days and I can't imagine a 26" wheel on a bmx track...

BTW, I think my Dad ran into your Mom in town...

Conley, shut the hell up!!!

I have two of those rondo trophies that I kept. I gave the rest of trophies to the bmx track in lino lakes about 5 years ago

John,I wasn,t out front of you much of the time

Tim Krone! welcome!

One of my favorites!

Tim Krone WELCOME!!!!!! Its really great your here.

Thanks Brad - don't worry about the math, I have it figured out. Just wondering what everyone is running up there - anyone? Just give me the ratios you're running, that's all I'm asking for. Brad, you're running 41/18?

Yea, sounds like my Mom hung out and chatted it up with your Dad, my Niece is taking guitar lessons there.

40 and 41/18... at the barn 40

TK is in da house!

It's about time! Welcome aboard!

Remember to keep your hands and feet inside the vehicle at all times, and do not exit the vehicle until the ride comes to a complete stop...

....On second thought, do whatever the he!! you want......we do...

Here's a picture from the Soul Asylum concert last night. I seen these guys 3 times this year. They put on a great show..

If anyone can guess which old schooler, I ran into at the show, will win a old Haro pad.