John “Light Brown” Lancione has passed away. Light Brown was the first official AMA Referee for motocross and was instrumental in the growth of motocross in the U.S. Godspeed.
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Entries Tagged as 'Profiles in Riding'
Rob Dingman article in Associations Now
April 14th, 2009 · No Comments · Profiles in Riding
A couple of months ago I was interviewed by Associations Now magazine for an article on AMA CEO Rob Dingman. The author did a good job. The article is on the challenges and problems Dingman has faced, and is facing, remaking the U.S.’ largest motorcycle rider association.
I want to thank the author, Kim Fernandez, for [...]
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Mourning the adrenaline junkies — RIP Jeremy Lusk
February 17th, 2009 · No Comments · Profiles in Riding
By now everyone in the dirt bike world knows of the unfortunate death of FMX star Jeremy Lusk. I never met Jeremy but, by all accounts, he was a good guy. He was certainly talented, and the outpouring of public sentiment following his accident is a tribute to his character. It was so great the [...]
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Why James Stewart must lose.
February 16th, 2009 · No Comments · Profiles in Riding, Racing
I like James Stewart. Over the past couple of years he has grown as a racer and as a champion. He’s taken on the role of ambassador for the sport, he’s a solid role model for kids entering the sport, and he’s pretty much the epitome of the clean-cut athlete.
I don’t know if he’s “better” [...]
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Two great interviews in the new McCookRacing.com
January 28th, 2009 · No Comments · Profiles in Riding, Vintage
The latest issue of McCookRacing.com is out, with two really good interviews. Headlining the issue is an interview with former AHRMA PR Director Alice Sexton. Alice ran for AHRMA Trustee this past December, on a platform of radical change in an organization that is staid and, many would say, stuck in a past that is [...]
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Mark Barnett and Torsten Hallman Motocross Files this weekend
November 21st, 2008 · No Comments · Events, Profiles in Riding
This Sunday, 6:00pm EST, Mark Barnett episode followed by Hallman at 6:30. Re-airs on Tuesday, 11/25. On SPEED TV. Set you DVR so you can record it while you’re out riding.
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Bailey, Jones, and Barnett featured in new Motocross Files episodes
November 7th, 2008 · No Comments · Profiles in Riding
After more than a year’s wait, middle-aged motocross fans everywhere will be pleased to know that new episodes of The Motocross Files will begin airing this month on SPEED TV.
The first episode will be David Bailey, airing on Nov. 16 at 6:00PM ET, followed by Gary Jones. The Mark Barnett episode will air Nov. 23 [...]
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Joel Robert Story at MotocrossMX1
November 4th, 2008 · No Comments · Profiles in Riding
A short bio article on Joel Robert, with a few quotes from Joel, is over at MotocrossMX1.info. It’s a good recap of his phenomenal contribution to our sport.
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Vintage tall tales from dirt bike legend Super Hunky
October 8th, 2008 · No Comments · Profiles in Riding, Vintage
Here’s a great MX story by Rick Sieman, aka Super Hunky, rider, racer, and former editor of Dirt Bike Magazine. Hunky has been everywhere, done everything, and has more stories than any 10 normal people. He’s an undisputed icon in the dirt bike world.
My friend and fellow Weedie Bill Ramsey, owner of Motorcycle Accessory Shop [...]
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Tim Ferry on training and racing until you’re 40
October 2nd, 2008 · No Comments · Fitness and Health, Profiles in Riding
33-year-old Tim Ferry is not the oldest rider ever selected for a Motocross of Nations team (Stephan Everts was 33 when he rode his last event in 2006. He won both his motos although Belgium finished 2nd.) I’m sure he’s not even the oldest to be on a winning team — the average age of [...]
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