Amazing site...Corley pictures...Socalmxnews.com

JeffreyD wrote: Tom,
I am thrilled that you are willing to dig out all those photos from back in the day.
man, how many times I have wished I had bought many more of the photos you took of me.... I only have a couple. I do have a small box full of "mini-vues" (I think that's they were called back then), though!

You may or may not remember me.... I rode Bultacos from 1972 through 1976, then switched to Yamahas from 1977 to 1980 or so. I had to retire due to injuries. CMC numbers were 99, 44, 46A, X98, 129, 444 and others.

You have done a great service to all of us riders, then, and now.

God Bless,
Jeff Deal

bigmaico wrote: Jeff:

I remember you & those Yellow plastic heckle boots On the Blue Bultaco!

bigmaico wrote: Jeff:

I remember you & those Yellow plastic heckle boots On the Blue Bultaco!

Tom Corley wrote: anniebertmojo- It was great meeting you and seeing that beautiful collie and labrador too. That contact sheet from the Tony D birthday party is pretty darn wild. Let me see what I can do with that and just what I can show on this site.

Bauer- Honestly, it has been a busy week. Those four images will be to you in San Berdoo next week for certain.

JeffreyD- Yes, I remember you and don't worry about not buying some of those pictures back in the day. All of my negatives are printing as good as before and more and more will be posted on the site. I will log your bike numbers down and will be looking for them. It's my pleasure to continually provide a service to you and other riders.

RufRedBaron- I see that we have a common interest in motocross photography, My weekly schedule in 1975 included five races. I challenged everything there was to challenge in this sport from newspaper and magazine work to advertising for three of the motor companies. Keep working on those vintage bikes and things will become better...remember you live in Prosper!

Tom Corley wrote: anniebertmojo- It was great meeting you and seeing that beautiful collie and labrador too. That contact sheet from the Tony D birthday party is pretty darn wild. Let me see what I can do with that and just what I can show on this site.

Bauer- Honestly, it has been a busy week. Those four images will be to you in San Berdoo next week for certain.

JeffreyD- Yes, I remember you and don't worry about not buying some of those pictures back in the day. All of my negatives are printing as good as before and more and more will be posted on the site. I will log your bike numbers down and will be looking for them. It's my pleasure to continually provide a service to you and other riders.

RufRedBaron- I see that we have a common interest in motocross photography, My weekly schedule in 1975 included five races. I challenged everything there was to challenge in this sport from newspaper and magazine work to advertising for three of the motor companies. Keep working on those vintage bikes and things will become better...remember you live in Prosper!

Tom Corley wrote: anniebertmojo- It was great meeting you and seeing that beautiful collie and labrador too. That contact sheet from the Tony D birthday party is pretty darn wild. Let me see what I can do with that and just what I can show on this site.

Bauer- Honestly, it has been a busy week. Those four images will be to you in San Berdoo next week for certain.

JeffreyD- Yes, I remember you and don't worry about not buying some of those pictures back in the day. All of my negatives are printing as good as before and more and more will be posted on the site. I will log your bike numbers down and will be looking for them. It's my pleasure to continually provide a service to you and other riders.

RufRedBaron- I see that we have a common interest in motocross photography, My weekly schedule in 1975 included five races. I challenged everything there was to challenge in this sport from newspaper and magazine work to advertising for three of the motor companies. Keep working on those vintage bikes and things will become better...remember you live in Prosper!

anniebertmojo wrote: Hi Tom-The pleasure was mine. The MX community appreciates everything you've done over the years. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with regarding the Tony D pics.. Just got back from a long 5 days at LB regarding business and the dogs are sound to sleep in my office with the ocean breeze coming through. Such the life..

anniebertmojo wrote: Hi Tom-The pleasure was mine. The MX community appreciates everything you've done over the years. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with regarding the Tony D pics.. Just got back from a long 5 days at LB regarding business and the dogs are sound to sleep in my office with the ocean breeze coming through. Such the life..

Tom Corley wrote:

Tom Corley wrote:

Tom Corley wrote: Above is one of the best "Old School Moto" group shots. It was taken at the Swolen shop before the Anaheim SX1. A good time was had by all!

From left to right we have---Tony Gomez ('79 #1 CMC 125 Pro), Bruce McDougal (Honda and Yamaha factory rider), Dave Miller (Mr. DMC and Miller Mano), Shawn McConnell (Speedway Star), "Flying" Mike Brown, Tom Corley (Yeah, I look like The Godfather in black), Davy Carlson (70's Pro at Saddleback and OCIR), Todd Peterson (Mr. Team Swolen and top Ascot and OCIR Pro), Joe Rivello (NMA rider), Jim Gibson (Honda factory rider) to the outside.

Tom Corley wrote: Above is one of the best "Old School Moto" group shots. It was taken at the Swolen shop before the Anaheim SX1. A good time was had by all!

From left to right we have---Tony Gomez ('79 #1 CMC 125 Pro), Bruce McDougal (Honda and Yamaha factory rider), Dave Miller (Mr. DMC and Miller Mano), Shawn McConnell (Speedway Star), "Flying" Mike Brown, Tom Corley (Yeah, I look like The Godfather in black), Davy Carlson (70's Pro at Saddleback and OCIR), Todd Peterson (Mr. Team Swolen and top Ascot and OCIR Pro), Joe Rivello (NMA rider), Jim Gibson (Honda factory rider) to the outside.

Tom Corley wrote: Oh yes, the "Amazing site..." is about to have more pictures with many of the riders names.

Tom Corley wrote: Oh yes, the "Amazing site..." is about to have more pictures with many of the riders names.

Craze wrote: Looks like Tony went on the Marty Tripes diet

Craze wrote: Looks like Tony went on the Marty Tripes diet

anniebertmojo wrote: Tom Corley-

Sorry I've been out of touch-- been traveling for the business, racing season is upon me. Any luck on the Tony D' contact sheet I gave you a few weeks ago? Let me know.

Thanks...

anniebertmojo wrote: Tom Corley-

Sorry I've been out of touch-- been traveling for the business, racing season is upon me. Any luck on the Tony D' contact sheet I gave you a few weeks ago? Let me know.

Thanks...

Craze wrote: Looks like Tony went on the Marty Tripes diet

Joemx wrote: Man, you ain't kidding. This is the first time I've seen Gomez in almost 30 years - he is humongous.

Joemx wrote: Man, you ain't kidding. This is the first time I've seen Gomez in almost 30 years - he is humongous.

Tom Corley wrote: I'm always looking forward to hearing from everyone that I took Old School Moto photographs for. Everyday I'm writing replies. You guys show a lot of heart...

anniebertmojo-Sounds like you had a good youth at Saddleback. Wow...you have great clients...IRL, Grand Am and F1.

bigmaico-I was track photographer at Ascot for the CMC Motocross races yet never made it to Lions. Now we know where I took that jump shot of you on the Penton.

Capone35-Hang in there as the site will be up and running soon. I will let you know for sure. Lodi is where Micke Grove is and I can remember going there when I was young. Antioch is where I used to live and in the same neighborhood as Rodney Smith.

project racer-Thanks for giving me Mark Murphy's bike and photo ID numbers.

Potts wrote: Tom,

I have the August 7th, 1974 copy of So Cal Motocross if for some reason you need it. This is Volume #2, Issue 30.

Potts wrote: Tom,

I have the August 7th, 1974 copy of So Cal Motocross if for some reason you need it. This is Volume #2, Issue 30.

Tom Corley wrote: Above is one of the best "Old School Moto" group shots. It was taken at the Swolen shop before the Anaheim SX1. A good time was had by all!

From left to right we have---Tony Gomez ('79 #1 CMC 125 Pro), Bruce McDougal (Honda and Yamaha factory rider), Dave Miller (Mr. DMC and Miller Mano), Shawn McConnell (Speedway Star), "Flying" Mike Brown, Tom Corley (Yeah, I look like The Godfather in black), Davy Carlson (70's Pro at Saddleback and OCIR), Todd Peterson (Mr. Team Swolen and top Ascot and OCIR Pro), Joe Rivello (NMA rider), Jim Gibson (Honda factory rider) to the outside.

Craze wrote: Tom...you need to open your EYES!!!.....LOL

Craze wrote: Tom...you need to open your EYES!!!.....LOL

Tom Corley wrote: anniebertmojo- Perhaps we could meet at the same place so I can show you some results from the Tony D proof sheet. I will email you.

Joemx- So you knew Tony Gomez. I'm trying to figure out who you are. Send me an email please.

Potts- Yes, I think that we could use that copy of the paper from 1974. It would be great to see you get back on a bike after such a bad high speed fall. I read your profile. How good it is to hear from you. Please email me.

Craze- Thanks for calling me from Sam Boyd Stadium. I could hear the bikes practicing in the background. It was good talking with Wally too. And yes, my eyes are ultra light sensitive. That comes from working in a darkroom for most of my life.

tcestudios@netzero.net

Tom Corley wrote: anniebertmojo- Perhaps we could meet at the same place so I can show you some results from the Tony D proof sheet. I will email you.

Joemx- So you knew Tony Gomez. I'm trying to figure out who you are. Send me an email please.

Potts- Yes, I think that we could use that copy of the paper from 1974. It would be great to see you get back on a bike after such a bad high speed fall. I read your profile. How good it is to hear from you. Please email me.

Craze- Thanks for calling me from Sam Boyd Stadium. I could hear the bikes practicing in the background. It was good talking with Wally too. And yes, my eyes are ultra light sensitive. That comes from working in a darkroom for most of my life.

tcestudios@netzero.net

Tom Corley wrote: anniebertmojo- Perhaps we could meet at the same place so I can show you some results from the Tony D proof sheet. I will email you.

Joemx- So you knew Tony Gomez. I'm trying to figure out who you are. Send me an email please.

Potts- Yes, I think that we could use that copy of the paper from 1974. It would be great to see you get back on a bike after such a bad high speed fall. I read your profile. How good it is to hear from you. Please email me.

Craze- Thanks for calling me from Sam Boyd Stadium. I could hear the bikes practicing in the background. It was good talking with Wally too. And yes, my eyes are ultra light sensitive. That comes from working in a darkroom for most of my life.

tcestudios@netzero.net

Craze wrote: You know I'm just messing with you Tom.....Don't forget....Glen Helen, Saturday May 23rd!!!!

Craze wrote: You know I'm just messing with you Tom.....Don't forget....Glen Helen, Saturday May 23rd!!!!

Tom Corley wrote: anniebertmojo- Perhaps we could meet at the same place so I can show you some results from the Tony D proof sheet. I will email you.

Joemx- So you knew Tony Gomez. I'm trying to figure out who you are. Send me an email please.

Potts- Yes, I think that we could use that copy of the paper from 1974. It would be great to see you get back on a bike after such a bad high speed fall. I read your profile. How good it is to hear from you. Please email me.

Craze- Thanks for calling me from Sam Boyd Stadium. I could hear the bikes practicing in the background. It was good talking with Wally too. And yes, my eyes are ultra light sensitive. That comes from working in a darkroom for most of my life.

tcestudios@netzero.net

Joemx wrote: Tom - No, I don't know Gomez. I have never met either of you. I'm from Northern California and remember Gomez from his racing days. He raced up here a time or two and that's where I saw him, plus write ups about him in Cycle News and other publications. Sorry for the confusion.

Joemx wrote: Tom - No, I don't know Gomez. I have never met either of you. I'm from Northern California and remember Gomez from his racing days. He raced up here a time or two and that's where I saw him, plus write ups about him in Cycle News and other publications. Sorry for the confusion.

Tom Corley wrote: Craze- Yes, I'm going to be at the Glen Helen National on Saturday, May 23. I will be the guy wearing the SADDLEBACK PARK shirt. Joemx- Thanks for letting me know that you are from Northern California. I was born in Stockton and then lived in Antioch. I wrote many racing reports about Tony Gomez in Cycle News and other publications. Tonight I rode past Bellflower Motorsports and that's the shop that sponsored #17B Gomez.. Check out the shot of him on the site at Photo ID: 71. Okay, here is another Old School Moto shot that I took from Anaheim SX1. From the left we have---Lyle Babi (Pro rider), Jim Gibson (Honda factory rider), Dave Miller (Mr. DMC and Miller Mano), Don Emler (FMF), Danny LaPorte.

Tom Corley wrote: Craze- Yes, I'm going to be at the Glen Helen National on Saturday, May 23. I will be the guy wearing the SADDLEBACK PARK shirt. Joemx- Thanks for letting me know that you are from Northern California. I was born in Stockton and then lived in Antioch. I wrote many racing reports about Tony Gomez in Cycle News and other publications. Tonight I rode past Bellflower Motorsports and that's the shop that sponsored #17B Gomez.. Check out the shot of him on the site at Photo ID: 71. Okay, here is another Old School Moto shot that I took from Anaheim SX1. From the left we have---Lyle Babi (Pro rider), Jim Gibson (Honda factory rider), Dave Miller (Mr. DMC and Miller Mano), Don Emler (FMF), Danny LaPorte.

Tom Corley wrote: No, it wasn't easy being track photographer with these guys charging me!!

Tom Corley wrote: No, it wasn't easy being track photographer with these guys charging me!!

JeffreyD wrote: Tom,
I am thrilled that you are willing to dig out all those photos from back in the day.
man, how many times I have wished I had bought many more of the photos you took of me.... I only have a couple. I do have a small box full of "mini-vues" (I think that's they were called back then), though!

You may or may not remember me.... I rode Bultacos from 1972 through 1976, then switched to Yamahas from 1977 to 1980 or so. I had to retire due to injuries. CMC numbers were 99, 44, 46A, X98, 129, 444 and others.

You have done a great service to all of us riders, then, and now.

God Bless,
Jeff Deal

bigmaico wrote: Jeff:

I remember you & those Yellow plastic heckle boots On the Blue Bultaco!

Scott 859 wrote: Tom as always your photos have stood the test of time, all are great classic shots of the stars that paved the way for the kid's today. I need to search the So Cal site and see if you posted any more photos from O.C.I.R 75 to 77 I lost those photos and would like to reorder, the pic's from Saddleback are the best we sure had some great times..... Scott 859

Scott 859 wrote: Tom as always your photos have stood the test of time, all are great classic shots of the stars that paved the way for the kid's today. I need to search the So Cal site and see if you posted any more photos from O.C.I.R 75 to 77 I lost those photos and would like to reorder, the pic's from Saddleback are the best we sure had some great times..... Scott 859

Tom Corley wrote: Scott 859- Thanks so much Scott! I appreciate your recognition of my photography. It was all a labor of love. Give me your bike numbers and I will search through the posted site and also the envelopes from OCIR '75 to '77. Just last week I made three 8x10 prints from '76 for Mickey Tedder on his #18 Whittier Honda bike. Yes, we sure had some great times at Saddleback and OCIR. Here's a shot from OCIR of Marty Miller and his unique turning style, while "Radical" Ron Turner goes to the outside...enjoy!

Tom Corley wrote: Scott 859- Thanks so much Scott! I appreciate your recognition of my photography. It was all a labor of love. Give me your bike numbers and I will search through the posted site and also the envelopes from OCIR '75 to '77. Just last week I made three 8x10 prints from '76 for Mickey Tedder on his #18 Whittier Honda bike. Yes, we sure had some great times at Saddleback and OCIR. Here's a shot from OCIR of Marty Miller and his unique turning style, while "Radical" Ron Turner goes to the outside...enjoy!

Nuklear wrote: MIA MY A-BOMB! I KNEW WHERE I WASNT THE WHOLE TIME... @ THE MODES. MY BAD. LETS ROLL THAT OVER AGAIN....IN CYBER SPACE. NUKLEAR RENEWS

Nuklear wrote: MIA MY A-BOMB! I KNEW WHERE I WASNT THE WHOLE TIME... @ THE MODES. MY BAD. LETS ROLL THAT OVER AGAIN....IN CYBER SPACE. NUKLEAR RENEWS

Tom Corley wrote:

The 1974 Dodge van took me to five motocross races a week. I took this
in 1977 at a CMC Motocross event at Irwindale Raceway, the final year of
racing there.

Tom Corley wrote:

The 1974 Dodge van took me to five motocross races a week. I took this
in 1977 at a CMC Motocross event at Irwindale Raceway, the final year of
racing there.

jimmie wrote: That is such a bitchen site............................Not sure how I missed this post back in March!

Thanks for resurrecting this post from the archives.

jimmie wrote: That is such a bitchen site............................Not sure how I missed this post back in March!

Thanks for resurrecting this post from the archives.

Tom Corley wrote:

The 1974 Dodge van took me to five motocross races a week. I took this
in 1977 at a CMC Motocross event at Irwindale Raceway, the final year of
racing there.

Craze wrote: As I remember, the interior would get smoked out at the races....LOL, especially the USGP.

Craze wrote: As I remember, the interior would get smoked out at the races....LOL, especially the USGP.

Nuklear wrote: I sure wish i could figure out who a few of the faces behind the screen names were. like craze and jimmy with numbers. i just know i.m glad i found this site. thanks tom

Nuklear wrote: I sure wish i could figure out who a few of the faces behind the screen names were. like craze and jimmy with numbers. i just know i.m glad i found this site. thanks tom

chipnice wrote: Hey Tom, I'm sure you hear this all the time, but I'm going to say it again. you can't imagine the impact, and the excitement you brought to us little moto rats when it was time to pick up our photos. ( My dad alone probably bought you your new van) Anyway just a little props to one of the first real moto photogs. OLDS COOL CHIP VOGEL

chipnice wrote: Hey Tom, I'm sure you hear this all the time, but I'm going to say it again. you can't imagine the impact, and the excitement you brought to us little moto rats when it was time to pick up our photos. ( My dad alone probably bought you your new van) Anyway just a little props to one of the first real moto photogs. OLDS COOL CHIP VOGEL

Tom Corley wrote:

Bruce McDougal and Morris Malone dicing at OCIR. I thought this was a great racing shot and used this for my envelopes and cards. Best of all, I'm still in touch with both of these guys.

jimmie- Glad you found this site and it's good to hear from you.


Craze- Yes, that van was really special and people still ask me about it. I drove it for 100,000 moto miles before it had a single problem.


Nuklear- Dave happens to be Craze and he went with me to USGP and Hangtown races. I read your profile and now know that you were a fellow motojournalist. Thanks for saying hello.


chipnice- Your dad was a great customer and certainly was a big help with me getting the new van. I do appreciate your recognition of my photography and all of the little moto rats will always be my friends.

Tom Corley wrote:

Bruce McDougal and Morris Malone dicing at OCIR. I thought this was a great racing shot and used this for my envelopes and cards. Best of all, I'm still in touch with both of these guys.

jimmie- Glad you found this site and it's good to hear from you.


Craze- Yes, that van was really special and people still ask me about it. I drove it for 100,000 moto miles before it had a single problem.


Nuklear- Dave happens to be Craze and he went with me to USGP and Hangtown races. I read your profile and now know that you were a fellow motojournalist. Thanks for saying hello.


chipnice- Your dad was a great customer and certainly was a big help with me getting the new van. I do appreciate your recognition of my photography and all of the little moto rats will always be my friends.

G-man wrote: Killer thread and awesome photo site Tom.

Did you make those little picture viewers? If so I bought a few. What's ironic is my neighbor who was a motohead (with a similiar name), took photography in HS and got some decent pics. His name was Tom Cosley (from Eagle Rock)

I've been trying to locate him as I'm sure he has quite a HUGE stash of pics if he saved them. I think he took over his dad's buisness in Ventura.

He took this pic, if you have any with the #591 or 54 that would be cool. I raced Saddleback, Carlsbad and the Dunes from 77 through 78 before I quit to go to school.



Thanks,

Gary

G-man wrote: Killer thread and awesome photo site Tom.

Did you make those little picture viewers? If so I bought a few. What's ironic is my neighbor who was a motohead (with a similiar name), took photography in HS and got some decent pics. His name was Tom Cosley (from Eagle Rock)

I've been trying to locate him as I'm sure he has quite a HUGE stash of pics if he saved them. I think he took over his dad's buisness in Ventura.

He took this pic, if you have any with the #591 or 54 that would be cool. I raced Saddleback, Carlsbad and the Dunes from 77 through 78 before I quit to go to school.



Thanks,

Gary

abn166 wrote: what an awesome website, it is so cool to see so many pictures from good old saddleback! i even found myself, picture #495. i hope to see more pictures posted soon.

abn166 wrote: what an awesome website, it is so cool to see so many pictures from good old saddleback! i even found myself, picture #495. i hope to see more pictures posted soon.

Tom Corley wrote:

CALVMX AT PERRIS RACEWAY- 70's bikes and racing is back!! I had an incredible time seeing many of my friends race there last Sunday. You should check it out...I'll be there whenever they host these vintage races.

G-man- The viewers were taken by Mini Vues with the big motorhome. I made larger prints and had the blue van. Yes, I know Tom Cosley! He is my friend also but I haven't seen him in such a long time. That is a great shot of you and I will be looking out for #591 from my file during '77-'78 at Saddleback and Indian Dunes.

abn166- Hello Andy! Glad to hear that you like the site and even found a shot that I took of you. Are you still going to the Costa Mesa Speedway? Todd Peterson, Dave Miller and I were there for the Harley night.

Tom Corley wrote:

CALVMX AT PERRIS RACEWAY- 70's bikes and racing is back!! I had an incredible time seeing many of my friends race there last Sunday. You should check it out...I'll be there whenever they host these vintage races.

G-man- The viewers were taken by Mini Vues with the big motorhome. I made larger prints and had the blue van. Yes, I know Tom Cosley! He is my friend also but I haven't seen him in such a long time. That is a great shot of you and I will be looking out for #591 from my file during '77-'78 at Saddleback and Indian Dunes.

abn166- Hello Andy! Glad to hear that you like the site and even found a shot that I took of you. Are you still going to the Costa Mesa Speedway? Todd Peterson, Dave Miller and I were there for the Harley night.

G-man wrote: Wow what a small world! Yea ol Tom had an eye for pics like you and I miss seeing the guy. Haven't seen him in 25 yrs or so, I need to search harder.

I do remember now the Mini Vues motohome and you're van. I had a brown chevy van just like it.

Thanks,
Gary Chaidez
#591 and #54

G-man wrote: Wow what a small world! Yea ol Tom had an eye for pics like you and I miss seeing the guy. Haven't seen him in 25 yrs or so, I need to search harder.

I do remember now the Mini Vues motohome and you're van. I had a brown chevy van just like it.

Thanks,
Gary Chaidez
#591 and #54