Northern California has left the building.....

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Edited Date/Time 7/27/2017 12:44pm
What happened to the Nor Cal moto scene. The only rider I know of at this time is Austin Howell out of Red Bluff.

Once upon a time there was a bucket load of talent from Nor Cal.

Lackey, Tuner, Magoo, Schultz, Richter, Wosick, Cantaloupi, Myers, Smith, Lamson, Vohland, Moore to name a few.

No offense to Austin Howell. The kid hauls ass. But what gives.

Bob, call Rodney and ask him WTF
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slipdog 10/11/2011 9:13am
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Funny you say that, Tyson and I were just talking about that last week.....
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Ryan Morais, Jeff Northrup
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mxpunk 10/11/2011 9:24am
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I feel like each region goes through phases where a bunch of fast guys will emerge then the next are lackluster at best

Very few riders out of District 6 have made SX mains

Our best ever were Tony Distefano and Jason Lawrence

Then theres places like the southeast which have tons of fast riders coming up constantly

Another place that comes to mind is Texas..I feel like more fast riders should come out of there..its hot all the time, plenty of tracks..
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gotwings 10/11/2011 9:26am
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Daniel Blair, Vincent Blair...

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ocscottie 10/11/2011 9:43am
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We may not be as mighty, be we will forever stand strong and proud!! Cool
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Clutchy 10/11/2011 9:43am
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DRTRYDR wrote:
Ryan Morais, Jeff Northrup
Turlock is more central...........................
Dirtcycle Rider 10/11/2011 9:44am
10/11/2011 9:44am
Eric Nye, Evan Laughridge, Scott Davis, Blair Brothers, Dennis Stapleton, Jeff Willoh, Ryan Morais, Jeff Northrop, Donovan Mitchell...I believe all have earned a two dig AMA #
Problem is they were all good, just not great. RIP Norcal moto...last great rider Steve Lamson
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Clutchy 10/11/2011 9:51am
10/11/2011 9:51am Edited Date/Time 10/11/2011 9:53am
Forgot Brandes, Walters and Johnson......................Rick Ryan
Dirtcycle Rider 10/11/2011 9:54am
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Clutchy wrote:
Forgot Brandes, Walters and Johnson......................Rick Ryan
Can't believe I forgot Casey & SpudSad I grew up with those guys, good call. Brandes showed signs of brilliance when he was pulling top fives in outdoor. But much like Morais, he couldn't get that win.
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Clutchy 10/11/2011 9:59am
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slipdog wrote:
Funny you say that, Tyson and I were just talking about that last week.....
2 questions, who are you and how is Tyson doing.
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mckenna, schlag, kenny roberts, dick mann, alex jorgenson,
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DRTRYDR 10/11/2011 10:04am
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DRTRYDR wrote:
Ryan Morais, Jeff Northrup
Clutchy wrote:
Turlock is more central...........................
yeah but he raced the club moto night series frequently
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Eric Mccrummen, racing for SVM plans on doing 2012 supercross
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Clutchy 10/11/2011 10:07am
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BobbyM wrote:
mckenna, schlag, kenny roberts, dick mann, alex jorgenson,
Fuck you're old............................................Huh Dry Tongue

I was going to throw bugsy in there, hell even Sugar bear was nor cal. Charles Holcomb, Coupe.. many more.

What gives, why did it dry up.
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Clutchy 10/11/2011 10:11am
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Clutchy wrote:
Forgot Brandes, Walters and Johnson......................Rick Ryan
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Can't believe I forgot Casey & Spud:( I grew up with those guys, good call. Brandes showed signs of brilliance when he was pulling top fives...
Can't believe I forgot Casey & SpudSad I grew up with those guys, good call. Brandes showed signs of brilliance when he was pulling top fives in outdoor. But much like Morais, he couldn't get that win.
Saw you mention Coupe in another thread.... Coup is 50 or 51 and I'd be surprised if he doesn't still haul the mail.
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mx_563 10/11/2011 10:11am
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Jeff Pestana, Pat Gomm, Jon Nicolaus, Steve Mertens, and that kid who's girlfriend wrenched for him a few years ago on KTMs, I can't remember his name but he was outside of Salinas.

And of course if 16th O/A in the Vet Jr. class at Mammoth is any indication of speed....then me!!! I grew up in Nor-Cal....

Seriously though, the same thing happened to NorCal as is happening in a lot of places. What happened to the El Cajon zone? What happened to the Santa Clarita Valley? What happened to Europe!?!?!? (I'm kidding with that last one)
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Sondy132001 10/11/2011 10:12am
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slipdog wrote:
Funny you say that, Tyson and I were just talking about that last week.....
Clutchy wrote:
2 questions, who are you and how is Tyson doing.
It's my old room mate Slippy, but I will let him give you his name ! Oh he was a fast Pro too.

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Dirtcycle Rider 10/11/2011 10:17am
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SocalMXer wrote:
Eric Mccrummen, racing for SVM plans on doing 2012 supercross
C'mon man
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Clutchy 10/11/2011 10:18am
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slipdog wrote:
Funny you say that, Tyson and I were just talking about that last week.....
Clutchy wrote:
2 questions, who are you and how is Tyson doing.
Sondy132001 wrote:
It's my old room mate Slippy, but I will let him give you his name ! Oh he was a fast Pro too.

S
HEY..... This is a NOR CAL thread....!!! You're lucky Stu's your pop....................Whistling Silly

P.S... YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
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BobbyM 10/11/2011 10:19am
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slipdog wrote:
Funny you say that, Tyson and I were just talking about that last week.....
Clutchy wrote:
2 questions, who are you and how is Tyson doing.
Sondy132001 wrote:
It's my old room mate Slippy, but I will let him give you his name ! Oh he was a fast Pro too.

S
mv?
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Sondy132001 10/11/2011 10:26am
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Clutchy wrote:
2 questions, who are you and how is Tyson doing.
Sondy132001 wrote:
It's my old room mate Slippy, but I will let him give you his name ! Oh he was a fast Pro too.

S
BobbyM wrote:
mv?
Nah not Vickers...Hey Clutchy I'm a hard core Nor Cal person, I spent many a races all over Nor Cal, a lot of my friends were up there that I grew up with so I'd be up there just as much as down here. Doreen Payne was my best friend, along with Tammy Graham and was it Trina Vohland (Tyson & Tallon's sis) ??, MB and I dated for over a year, hence I hung out with Spud & Casey Johnson, Turtle Wikoff, I loved driving the water truck at E-Street !! All the promoters up there I have mad respect for they work their asses off and I like to think they are all good friends too.

S
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Blame the medical marijuana movement!Wink
and the price went way up...damn
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Lot's of other riding opportunities besides four lap motos and inconsistent promoting/track op at the ground level, combined with the shift to minis for pro development. There was money to be made on purses at local races; now the brass ring is a mini support contract that focuses on big races far away from norcal. A lot of the guys mentioned from the early days come from the pre-mini era. Shoot, Bobby M was on a open bike.

Or maybe it's the good dope.
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Clutchy 10/11/2011 10:52am
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Sondy132001 wrote:
It's my old room mate Slippy, but I will let him give you his name ! Oh he was a fast Pro too.

S
BobbyM wrote:
mv?
Sondy132001 wrote:
Nah not Vickers...Hey Clutchy I'm a hard core Nor Cal person, I spent many a races all over Nor Cal, a lot of my friends were...
Nah not Vickers...Hey Clutchy I'm a hard core Nor Cal person, I spent many a races all over Nor Cal, a lot of my friends were up there that I grew up with so I'd be up there just as much as down here. Doreen Payne was my best friend, along with Tammy Graham and was it Trina Vohland (Tyson & Tallon's sis) ??, MB and I dated for over a year, hence I hung out with Spud & Casey Johnson, Turtle Wikoff, I loved driving the water truck at E-Street !! All the promoters up there I have mad respect for they work their asses off and I like to think they are all good friends too.

S
You better know I was kidding ( I'm sure you do ). I just have always equated you with So Cal. You truly are Cali moto.. Tammy Graham, are you kidding me, I'm having to think we met back in the day then cause Tammy was one of my best friends all growing up, just down the street. Also Ramie Sexton....
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Clutchy 10/11/2011 10:57am
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Lot's of other riding opportunities besides four lap motos and inconsistent promoting/track op at the ground level, combined with the shift to minis for pro development...
Lot's of other riding opportunities besides four lap motos and inconsistent promoting/track op at the ground level, combined with the shift to minis for pro development. There was money to be made on purses at local races; now the brass ring is a mini support contract that focuses on big races far away from norcal. A lot of the guys mentioned from the early days come from the pre-mini era. Shoot, Bobby M was on a open bike.

Or maybe it's the good dope.
Do you ever get tired of making sense....?

BobbyM who's that guy.

Anyone have a picture of that guy actually using his foot pegs to stand on.....?
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mv?
Sondy132001 wrote:
Nah not Vickers...Hey Clutchy I'm a hard core Nor Cal person, I spent many a races all over Nor Cal, a lot of my friends were...
Nah not Vickers...Hey Clutchy I'm a hard core Nor Cal person, I spent many a races all over Nor Cal, a lot of my friends were up there that I grew up with so I'd be up there just as much as down here. Doreen Payne was my best friend, along with Tammy Graham and was it Trina Vohland (Tyson & Tallon's sis) ??, MB and I dated for over a year, hence I hung out with Spud & Casey Johnson, Turtle Wikoff, I loved driving the water truck at E-Street !! All the promoters up there I have mad respect for they work their asses off and I like to think they are all good friends too.

S
Clutchy wrote:
You better know I was kidding ( I'm sure you do ). I just have always equated you with So Cal. You truly are Cali moto...
You better know I was kidding ( I'm sure you do ). I just have always equated you with So Cal. You truly are Cali moto.. Tammy Graham, are you kidding me, I'm having to think we met back in the day then cause Tammy was one of my best friends all growing up, just down the street. Also Ramie Sexton....
What's yer name ?? if you feel more comfy you can PM it to me or email sondy132001@yahoo.com I am sure I know you if you know Ramie & Tammy !! Corie Cantaloupie also hung out with us, Donnie's younger brother, Corie was a fast Pro up in NorCal.

S
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Sondy132001 wrote:
It's my old room mate Slippy, but I will let him give you his name ! Oh he was a fast Pro too.

S
BobbyM wrote:
mv?
Sondy132001 wrote:
Nah not Vickers...Hey Clutchy I'm a hard core Nor Cal person, I spent many a races all over Nor Cal, a lot of my friends were...
Nah not Vickers...Hey Clutchy I'm a hard core Nor Cal person, I spent many a races all over Nor Cal, a lot of my friends were up there that I grew up with so I'd be up there just as much as down here. Doreen Payne was my best friend, along with Tammy Graham and was it Trina Vohland (Tyson & Tallon's sis) ??, MB and I dated for over a year, hence I hung out with Spud & Casey Johnson, Turtle Wikoff, I loved driving the water truck at E-Street !! All the promoters up there I have mad respect for they work their asses off and I like to think they are all good friends too.

S
Huh?

Tammy...memories. A very cool moto-girl.

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