Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to start the beginning of what I'm hoping turns out to be an awesome BMX reunion. For years I've wanted to get all of the riders from my teen years 93-98ish back out at the Chandler AZ track. After spending time talking to riders from that era and older, I've found that everyone has been very receptive to coming back to the track for a night of fun. There is much to do to organize something like this, with a few challenges as well. I wanted to post here to let anyone know who might be interested, and certainly reach out if anyone is able to help. To date here is where I am:

I've started the following group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=170246417556

So far this has been where I've collected any info and riders as well. I encourage anyone to join. As for the non-Facebookers, I've purchased the BMXreunions.com domain and have hosting for it. However, nothing is up yet. Ideally, I can get a bulletin board up there to help organize anyone that's interested. Be patient and I'll make it happen asap.

I'm working to get the track rented at no cost so that this event is free to anyone that wants to show up. I've also been told that we can have the waiver signed by anyone willing to try the track again. It's all a work in progress, but I want to start as early as possible because of the biggest challenge; locating you old schoolers.

I'm going to swing by ABA and see if I can dig through some old BMXers to pull names and try to get the message out. I know there has to be a few handfuls of previous and current riders on vintagebmx.com willing to attend.

If anyone knows someone that would enjoy this, please mention it. If anyone has any suggestions, I'm all ears. If anyone has any questions, please let me know. My goal is for March/April on a weekend that hopefully doesn't clash with a major National for those still in the game.

My email off here is dallishughes@gmail.com

Thanks,

Dallis Hughes

Spent this morning at ABA copying year end points out of old BMXers 86-98. I have HUNDREDS of names. Probably the coolest thing I've done in months seeing old Racers Edge ads and old friends in the magazine. Once I organize all of this data, I'll post it here. Big thanks to Cheryl at ABA.

Here are some names of riders I'd like to reach. If anyone is still in contact with any of these riders, please let them know.

AZ01 1985 Year End Points
First Last Age Age in 2010
Jaydee T Finney 13 37
Chad Dunn 11 35
Mike Champlin 8 32
Seth Mcatee 6 30
John M Rana 10 34
Brett Bartly 16 40
John A Briggs 7 31
Fred (Rich) McKnight 11 35
Dean Rana 10 34
Matthew L Lashinske 8 32
Chad Coffey 11 35
Billy Ramsey 14 38
Alex Dunham 14 38
Danny Leesley 17 41
Erik Malling 8 32
Michael L Burge 15 39
Shane Becker 8 32
Matthew (JR)Williams 8 32
Derek Maklezow 12 36
Kevin Keilholtz 15 39
Anthony B Allen 10 34
Joey Bizzell 13 37
Thomas Finlay 15 39
Scott Mcatee 5 29
Taylor Shaw 10 34

AZ01 1989 Year End Points
First Last Age Age in 2010
Jeremy Haskins 9 29
Jaydee Finney 17 37
John M Rana 14 34
Brett Heaton 7 27
Mike Champlin 12 32
Jason McTygue 8 28
Andy Contes 12 32
Mike Hawbaker 13 33
Jason Allen 16 36
Brad Beedy 14 34
Brice Hemp 15 35
Chad Beedy 14 34
Brandon Godas 10 30
Scott Maiden 7 27
Carter Thomas 17 37
Chris Hawbaker 16 36
Michael Heaton 9 29
Kelly J Williams 10 30
Paul Johnson 7 27
Nicky Trujillo 10 30
Scott Cosgrove 15 35
Jesse Johns 14 34
Trevor Pollard 16 36
Winter Hodge 10 30
Hunter Hodge 12 32
Eric Muntz 15 35
Billy Ramsey 18 38
James Johnson 11 31
Gary Jr Maschner 9 29
David Taylor 13 33
Giovanni Mioni 10 30
Shane Becker 12 32
Kyle Maschner 6 26
Earl D Cowell 11 31
Cary Fleming 12 32
Darren Stubbs 13 33
Dustin Latimer 8 28
Chad Nalley 10 30
Peter Welter 19 39
Ryan Campbell 14 34
Thomas Phillips 7 27
Scott Nicol 17 37
Derrek Liechty 15 35
Josh Rautio 16 36
Chad Jenkins 6 26
Josh Shipp 17 37
Jeremy Young 8 28
Joshua Cook 5 25
Beau Hodge 9 29
Chad Bowen 9 29
Thomas Finlay 19 39
Henry Jr Fuentes 12 32
Brandon Bowen 10 30
Justin Wilson 7 27
Joseph Drazenovic13 33
Dustin Bowen 13 33
Matthew Eggimann 24 44
Brock Chobar 7 27
Tony Shockley 9 29
Marty Myers 13 33
Mike Faust 11 31
Joshua Boyer 8 28
Justin Stickelman 7 27
Ted Noble 15 35
Mike Cowell 9 29
Matt Jarrett 12 32
Ryan Larrabee 10 30
Blake Gann 14 34
Jeffrey Jackson 15 35
Jason Jenkins 12 32
Jay Bauman 12 32
Brian Kelly 13 33
Guy Rose 9 29
Brent E Schmidt 18 38
Tony Allen 14 34
Josh Liechty 14 34
ChristopherJohnson 15 35
Darrel Luth 15 35
Justin Seibert 5 25
Frank Hemp 12 32
David Aston 12 32
Joe Olah 15 35
Duane Ping 15 35
Ricky Fuentes 7 27
Greg Maurer 12 32
Todd Ehrsam 8 28
Brian Ehrsam 12 32
Daren Heaton 5 25
Joe McNeil 14 34
Tyler Johnson 11 31
ChristopherJackson 13 33
Aaren Jenson 15 35
Colby Conaway 15 35
Jim McNeil 11 31
Dylan Harmon 14 34
Anthony Castiglia 13 33
Lucas Wilson 12 32
Mike Schude 12 32
Brad Parke 14 34
Jason Faust 15 35
Jose Jr Moreno 12 32
ChristopherYoung 5 25
Tim Tribe 18 38
Jason Kobinski 15 35
Eric Mohr 12 32
Stan Roper 20 40
James Cutlip 10 30
Bryce Gundry 7 27
Shannon Johnson 16 36
Scott Cline 17 37
Steven Sawcedo 6 26
Scott Shaw 15 35
Michael Mugtis 13 33
Reed Spiegelman4 24
Jon Herrick 12 32
David Dalton 11 31
Jared Keller 16 36
Mac Norris 16 36
Matt Oconnell 12 32
Earl Clark 14 34
Daniel Mooney 10 30
Sam Stitt 11 31
Mike Cothran 17 37
Brent Garguss 17 37
E Jake Zamorano 14 34
Donnie Brasher 15 35
Brock Hendershott11 31
Josh Whatcott 13 33
Justin Purvis 5 25
Eddie Cortinas 12 32
Danny Barz 15 35
Charlie Lee 13 33
Jeremy Poehls 8 28
Travis Trick 12 32
Brandon Luth 12 32
Rick Roberson 14 34
Ben Cutlip 13 33
Brent Thomann 12 32
David Champlin 9 29
James Kearns 14 34
ChristopherColeman 13 33
Steven Klimke 10 30
Shawn Laverty 19 39
Marvin Paup 14 34
Jimmy Russell 15 35
Neal Thomann 5 25
Eric Cronk 12 32
Clint Jacobsen 12 32
Ross Murray 15 35
Jeremy Silvers 14 34
David Moser 14 34
Ricky Cotter 11 31
Bradford Courtney 7 27
Wesley Biesen 11 31
Jeremy Hoover 14 34
Roger Jr Burnett 15 35
Eric Resnick 15 35
ChristopherPaulk 12 32
Marc Teason 15 35
Brig Hendershott4 24
Jeremy M Thomas 13 33
Scott Elliot 14 34
Richard Cortinas 9 29
Chris Tuchscherer14 34
Daniel Dalton 8 28
Thomas Buckethal 12 32
Van Crawford 14 34
Ryan Ackenhausen5 25
Eddie Hearne 15 35
Lee Blessington14 34
Michael Chait 12 32
Jason Silvers 10 30
Emery Gura 13 33
Myles Ferger 12 32
Ben Stalder 13 33
Reed Ribotta 11 31
Nick Owens 14 34
Will Smith 14 34
Shane Schieffer 14 34
Stephen Brawner 12 32
Dante Pellettieri 14 34
Matt Myers 14 34
Jeremiah Venator 12 32
Brandon Kelly 17 37
John Henson 13 33
Joshua Bolger 6 26
Jason Stepek 13 33
Byron Hendershott9 29
Clayton Peterson 10 30
Michael Kautz 12 32
Chris Rice 14 34
Travis Manis 12 32
Travis Massey 13 33
Scott Roninger 11 31
Jordan Kealoha 14 34
Gregory Vanderhaar14 34
Charlie Gura 13 33
Shane Stickler 16 36


MORE TO COME!

50+ views and not a single reply yet?! I thought all the old schoolers were on here?!

Good god man! That's a whole lot of work and names to sort through. I don't know any of those people but I hope you have a good time and I commend you on your efforts.

Thanks, I haven't even touched the 90's yet. The Facebook group has 105 members since December. I'd say this event will have a decent turnout.

Hey Dallis,
Its Scott Roninger, towards the bottom of the list, I googled my name and found this site, that is so cool, I try and tell my kids about racing and they love it, keep me up to date on a reunion

This is Heath Rodney (AKA Huffy)Looking for the Chandler AZ track in the early to mid 80's Would really like to get in touch with Alex Dunham if any one can point em in the right direction I would really appriciate it. Heath @ 605-201-9563 or deadwood57033@yahoo.com thanks




Hey Dallis,

I ran with this Crew in the early 80's please keep me updated on the Reunion..

thanks
Heath Rodney
605-201-9563

The reunion is this Saturday from 12-3pm at the track!

Just want to let everyone know, last year was a huge success and we're doing it again March 12th 2011. I'll post more details the closer we get.

Thanks

Keep me posted. I'd like to make it this time.

It's happening for sure. Met with Ken Saffin tonight. The wheels are in motion and our Facebook group alone has 300 members...

Things are really coming together on this and the final details are being ironed out. I have been in contact with Ken already and I am hoping to connect with Dallis sooon. Not to let the cat out of the bag but the Old School Show and Shine is on the books and old school races are in the works. This is going to be one AZ event not to miss this year!

Stephen

Complete details here: http://www.vintagebmx.com/community/index....=0#entry1068431


LET'S DO THIS!

Post looks great brother!

Stephen

Very nice! Thanks for the update.

Just announced:

Vitamin Water will be at the reunion providing drinks in support of the event.

Sweet!

Stephen

Cool can't wait for this.

Just got word that I will need to attend a funeral on Saturday. Looks like I'm out; hope the reunion goes well.

I talked with Kyle Flemings parents and they are planning to make the reunion. For those who don't know, Kyle was a Chandler local and ABA's first ever National #1 AM. He was tragically killed in a car accident when he was about 13 years old. It could be a pretty moving experience for his parents as they haven't been to a BMX track in about 30 years.

I'm planning on making it down again this year as well. Last year was pretty fun. Great to se some of my old friends I hadn't seen in years.

I'll be there with a couple bikes.