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A woman commuting in Suzhou, China
Brad Lackey awards the first
"Vintage-Am" trophy to team USA for 2009. (from left)
Bill Silverthorn, Gary Jones and Chuck Sun.
Not pictured is Danny Laporte.
Chuck Sun and
Danny Laporte celebrate at the finish line on Saturday as
Herbert Schmitz settles for third.
Former German champ Herbert Schmitz wins a moto in the
"Vintage-Am" challenge between USA and Europe at Diamond Dons'.
Chuck Sun wins a moto at the "Vintage-Am"
challenge representing USA at Diamond Dons' Riverport National.
England's Graham Noyce leads team Europe
against the USA.
3 time National Champ Gary Jones races for
team USA against Europe.
Czek rider Zdenek Velky rides for team
Europe on his CZ.
Danny Laporte tails Gary Jones en
route to victory over the Europeans.
2 Time Baja 1000 champ Bill Silverthorn
races for team USA.
Michael Royal kicked butt and took names in the
Pro classes at the Loretta qualifier in Breaux Bridge on his
Sunstar Honda. Only Donald Solley and Tyler Begue were able to
beat him in a moto when he struggled with issues.
LA G2G teammates Roy Jenkins and Mac Edmonston
had a whale of a battle for the win in the 0-200cc open class at
the US Vintage GP race in Lake City, FL. View the slideshow
here.
This is one of the last pictures taken of Ernie
Leblanc at the Cross-Country race the day before his accident at
the Motocross Race at Gatorback Park in Gainesville, Florida.
Godspeed #L89!
Roy Barrios on his G&C Honda was chosen 2008 HSMX
rider of the year
Michael Wagner just turned pro and has finished
in top 5 in several pro-am's the last few months including Lake
Whitney on his Honda of Houston & Lake Charles ride.
Jeremy Domingue continues his winning ways, even
besting newly turned pro Michael Wagner at Gravity Alley on his
Honda of Lafayette ride.
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The High School
Motocross Program's 2009/2010 season is now underway.
Bi-weekly practices at Mac's G2G track in Praiieville, this
Saturday and every other Saturday from 10 till 2pm. Registration
is required to participate. Track fee is $20, Registration is
still $35. Bring your own bike, gear and refreshments.
Did you know that
motorcycles are the preferred mode of transportation for many
people in China? There are more motorcycles and bicycles on
the street than cars in Yangchou. I'll give you a peek at two
other cities as well, including Shanghai and a rare look at a
traditional Chinese wedding. Pictures from my recent trip to
China are now posted
HERE.
Team USA wins
the first annual "Vintage-Am" Trophy between USA and
Europe. This 2 race series began at Brad Lackey's track in
California and concluded at Diamond Don's track in Texas.
Pictures here.
Report here.
Roy's Race Report is
up here for the
Diamond Don's 7th Annual Vintage National held on
April 2-4th, 2009.
Pictures here.
click here
for an exclusive Interview with
Todd Huffman of the Motocross Files
on April 5, 2009.
Results are up here. The G & C Honda of
Hammond "Wheels Through Time" Motocross race presented by
Cycle World of Houma was a grand success. Lots of fun was had by
all, thousands of dollars was raised for the program, no one was
injured, the weather was perfect and the racing was intense.
Pictures are up
here.
Race report to come later.
The fastest pro
motocross racers in the nation raced in the New
Orleans Superdome Saturday night as Supercross came back
to the Big Easy. James Stewart beat Chad Reed by 5 seconds, with
Broc Hepler third and Kevin Windham fourth in his Saints uniform
gear! read more at
www.supercrossonline.com
The Loretta Lynn
National AMA Championship qualifier was held at Gravity
Alley MX in Breaux Bridge, LA on March 7th and 8th in
beautiful spring weather. Racers from all over the midwest and
southeast gathered to win a spot to move on to the regional's. Pictures from the
weekend's racing including the pit bike race and the kid's
SX track building competition are up
here.
Sunday's pix are now up. Top 5 results are up
here.
View pictures from the AHRMA Vintage National race at Gatorback
as part of Daytona Bike Week, 2009. Cross-Country and
Vintage Motocross are
here. Post
vintage and the U.S. Vintage Gran Prix in Lake City are
now up here.
Sad news - HSMX team
member and vintage racer Ernie Leblanc passed away Wednesday
after suffering massive head trauma from a crash at Gatorback
Park in Gainesville, Florida. He is survived by two sons, Jude
(15) and Gabe (18), and 2 brothers and a sister. The 53 year old
is from Gonzales, LA and has been a motocross and flat-track
racer all his life. His funeral will be on Monday at 11:00am at
St. John's Catholic Church in Prairieville, LA.
People have been asking
about the "One Month to Live" Challenge which I have been
speaking about at Rider's Meetings and devotions at races
throughout the south. This "Living a 'no regrets' Lifestyle"
study is a life-changing experience which our church has used as
a series. For more information click here at
www.onemonthtolive.com
Roy Barrios III
has been chosen the High School Motocross "Rider of the Year"
for 2008. This means he'll be the poster-boy for the
upcoming season as he campaigns his G&C Honda in 2009. Roy was
chosen because he had the most service hours, most events
attended and a great attitude. He'll join Logan Sumrall
who was chosen the "Most Improved Rider" of the LA
eastern region.
Mississippi rider Johnny Moore has gone pro
and is scheduled to start his international career in
Germany. Listen to his father's announcement:
"The final list of riders for the ADAC Mx
Masters finally came out. Johnny made the list and will be
racing in Germany for Sturm racing. He is joined by fellow
American Jacob Saylor and 4 other riders. Johnny will be in the
Mx2 class and Jacob bill be in the Mx1 class. The first race is
in April."
Breaux Bridge rider
Hunter Hilton just signed with Team Yamaha.
Gravity Alley Race
Report is now up here. The pictures are now
up here
for the 2008-09 Honda of
Lafayette Winter Series finished with a flourish Sunday,
Feb. 1st. Michael Wagner & Jeremey Domingue, Tyler Begue & Grant
Bourgeois all had an amazing race.
Wanna watch a cool
Mountain Bike Ride? Watch
here.
225 Extreme Motocross
Track in Giesmar (outside of Baton Rouge) held their first race
under new ownership as Rnd. 2 of the Honda of Lafayette Winter
Series. Pix
here.
Check out "Motocross
Immortals" a tribute to fallen MX heroes
here.
G2G camp race
instructor Tad Cotnie was caught in the act being a hero when he
rescued a family from a house fire. Watch the newsbyte
here. This is the second G2G/HSMX leader caught being a hero
in 6 months. The other was former police officer Jamie Bertrand.
See the story
here.
AHRMA Vintage race at
the Barber Vintage Festival, Race Report now up
here!
Motocross Racing's
newest fictional book for kids and teens is now out: Dirt
Bike Ike.
This fictional
story brings teenagers and kids inside the world of motocross racing as
seen through the eyes of a 9th grader who is about to drop out
of school due to learning disabilities and lack of interest.
When he meets up with an outcast owner of a junk yard he builds
a vintage motocross bike, moving toward his dream to become a motocross
champion. He learns lessons along the way about friendship,
sacrifice, self-discipline, perseverance, hard work,
forgiveness, dealing with bullies and growing up. With the help
of his new friends he solves a 30 year old mystery crime and
brings justice to the town, turning into a local hero.
Click here to read the first 9
chapters and see the cover picture.
Purchase
Dirt Bike Ike now for Christmas in one of 3 ways:
1. Order
online
2. See me at the races
3. Mail a check for $25.00 each to: Roy
Jenkins, 75497 Latice Dr., Covington, LA 70435. (I'll mail you
an autographed copy of Dirt Bike Ike or Racing
Fuel for the Spirit.)
Some of the G2G &
HSMX leaders (including me) raced at the
Barber
Vintage Festival in Birmingham, AL on the weekend of Oct
17-19th. This was fun, fun, fun! Our Louisiana team brought back
lots of gold. Pictures
HERE,
race report HERE.
The most exciting
race of the year in our area is now in the books. The MS
State Championship at
Golden Pine Raceway
on Sept. 28th was well attended, especially by A riders about to
turn pro attempting to gain Pro points since it was an AMA
sanctioned Pro-Am event. Top names and pro prospects like Kevin
Tapia, Justin Summers, Michael Royal, Jeremey Domingue, Johnny
Moore, Eddie Ray, Jessica Patterson, Nate Whitlow and top
seniors like Scotty Hubbard, Hoot Parker, Mac Edmonston, Walter
Bartran and Glenn Myatt displayed their skills. Race Report
up here. All of my
Pictures are
here.
motoximages was the on-site photographer for portraits.
USA wins the world
Olympics of Motocross for a record 19th time Sept 28th in
the UK. Tim Ferry was the hero by fighting up from a poor start
in the last moto and charged from 9th to 5th when he found out
that James Stewart had crashed and the championship was in
jeopardy. Ryan Villoppoto put in another 2/1 ride on the 250f.
Click here to read the report and watch footage of the 2008
Motocross of Nations.
Hurricane Gustav and
Ike have caused the motocross community to keep their heads
down the last few weeks as it focuses on securing homes and
leaving low-lying
areas. We have been spending our weekends predominately on
hurricane clean-up.
Composite
list of this area's top finishers in
their classes at the AMA National Championship at Loretta
Lynn's.
Wanna watch a cool
Vintage race from the 60's between Dave Vickers on a 250 Greeves
and Jeff Smith on a 440 BSA? Click
here.
Interview with Mac
Edmonston of the G2G
Camp and the High School Motocross Program.
Click here to view.
Two local riders win
Championships at the World Mini Gran Prix in Vegas.
Destrehan's Stone Edler won the 65 mod and 65 stock
classes. Lafayette's Lance Vincent won the 85 (14-15)
class. Congratulations guys!
Ever wondered what
proper procedure or expected courtesy should be at a motocross race?
How about ways to ensure safety? Check out this website:
www.mxsafety.org
Motocross Racing's latest
devotional
book. 335 pages of inspirational
stories & pictures.
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