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Announcer/reporter Roy Jenkins sings the "Diamond Don's" song at Friday night's Party. Don Rainey in the red vest and Marty Tripes in white cooked the food for the kick-off of this big Vintage event.

Women Pioneers of MX were honored this year at Diamond Don's Vintage race.

Legendary MX racer Dick Mann was on hand to race his BSA at 74 years young.

The Australian National Champs were on hand to race in the sidecar class. The VMX magazine owner flew in to record the event for the Aussies.

It was the Leblanc's first vintage race. Matt (left) is also a road racer with the Triumph Team, his Dad "Muff" was state MX champ in the 175 class in the early 70's. At right is his brother Tom who built his trick motors back in the day. Alson with brother Ernie they now ride for the LA G2G team.

This AJS proves that Old School riders and bikes can still take on the elements.

G2G founder Mac Edmonston won 3 out of 4 motos, even beating Oklahoma hotshoe Elbert Simon, who was himself undefeated in other classes.

Billy Orazio kept the G2G Vintage Team Hondas running all weekend. He brought about seven of his own to compete.

The High School Motocross Program is starting a new chapter in the Covington/Hammond area starting on Tuesday night, May 20th. There will be a meeting with Mac Edmonston, coaches, participants and parents at 6:00pm at CCR MX track. This is for 7th-12th graders only who have their own MX bikes and gear. Come ready to register and ride.

Pictures are up from the May 10th race at Competition Cycle Ranch. Click here.

Robbie Burgess retires from MX track management at Competition Cycle Ranch due to personal health (a series of strokes). He and Sue pass the management of the popular track to son Nicholas and his wife Angela. They will be practicing on Thursday nights only for a while.

Interview with Mac Edmonston of the G2G Camp and the LA High School Motocross Program. Click here.

Race Results and Pictures are up from the Ponca Qualifier at Gravity Alley MX in Breaux Bridge, LA on April 20, 2008.  Click here for pictures. Click here for results and report. Race Report coming soon.

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!

Pictures from Diamond Don's are now up. Click here to view.

Diamond Don's 6th Annual Riverport Vintage National was a huge success. This is the biggest vintage celebration this side of Mid-Ohio. Even VMX magazine was on hand from Australia to file a report and they say they don't have a vintage race that big. Sponsored by AHRMA's Legends of MX, CC and Trials Series, competition dirt bikes from as far back as the 50's were on hand to compete, right up to the early 80 models. MX Pioneer Women were on hand to race and be honored. MX Legends Brad Lackey, Chuck Sun, Marty Tripes and Donnie Hansen were on hand to race and hang out. The Vintage and Post Vintage Race Reports are now up with results. For more info on Diamond Don's click here.

Interview with Women MX Pioneers Mercedes Gonzales, Dee Wood and Tami Rice after thier race at Diamond Don's Vintage national on April 6, 2008.

Interview with The Motocross Files founder and movie One Chance to Win producer Todd Huffman.

Chuck Sun has a new website. This former Motocross Des Nations Champ and 1982 500cc National Champ is ramping up to challenge for the FIM World Vet Championship. Talk to him online at DirtRider.com or go to www.chucksun.com.

Coming Soon: a new Motocross book: "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 5 chapters.

The Southeast Region National Championship qualifiers for 2008 is history. This Loretta Lynn AMA qualifier was held at Gravity Alley MX in Breaux Bridge on March 8th & 9th. Read Stuart McAvoy's race report here.

The 2008 Daytona Supercross will go down in history as one of the most exciting, but slow races ever as torrential rain turned the RC designed track into the kind of slop that 4wd trucks like to run through. LA native Kevin Windham won for the first time out of 8 tries, passing Chad Reed a few turns before the finish line. OK rookie Trey Canard continues to impress with another victory in the Lites class.

The Louisiana High School Motocross Program kicks off on Sat. March 22nd, 10-2 at the G2G track in Prairieville with registration, orientation and tryouts for the coming year. Applicants will need to bring bike, full race gear a sponsoring adult and a copy of their most recent report card. For more info click here.

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

Editor/reporter/photographer Roy Jenkins was hospitalized Feb 19th for 4 days due to an injury incurred while practicing on his race bike. He suffered a fractured pelvis and dis-located hip. He is expected to be out 6-8 weeks.

Mississippi star Johnny Moore leads all racers with victories in 4 different classes in round 2 of the Miss/Lou/Al Challenge Cup Series held  at Wildwood MX in Kentwood, LA. All pictures are up here. Race report with results are here.

Congratulations to Louisiana native Kevin Windham for winning the Houston Supercross on Feb 16th, 2008! This puts the local Pro firmly into 2nd place behind Chad Reed and in front of Tim Ferry. Click here for more info about AMA pro MX racing.

The 7th year anniversary issue of Holeshot magazine features the Mississippi state championship race, the Albuquerque Vintage Race, big Texas races, interviews, training tips and a "lights out" picture of Kevin Windham. For more info on Holeshot Magazine click here.

Pictures are now up from Round 1 of the HOL Winter Series race at Wildwood MX in Kentwood, LA. Click here for pix of Sunday's race.

Check out our sponsor page, which has recently been updated.

Our Bible Promises are now finished. Click here to read them according to topic.

People of the Year in South Central Gulf Coast MX racing. Click Here to read our choices in "Through My Lens."

Newly discovered video footage of board track racing in America in the 1920's! Click here to view.

Who has the fastest state? Alabama has been invited into the Miss/Lou Challenge this year to find out. This will be three very big races! First round at LAMX in Wagerville, AL on Jan 26th & 27th, 2nd round at Wildwood MX on Feb. 9th & 10th. The final round (re-scheduled from Jan 20) is at Golden Pine MX on Feb 23rd & 24th.

Performance Cycles rider Hunter Hilton again makes the news by being chosen the Motocross Champion Olympiad at the Mini O's as well as taking 2nd in both 65 (7-9) Stock and Mod classes.

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Motocross Racing's latest devotional book. 335 pages of inspirational stories & pictures.

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