Remember this feeling?

TailSoHard
Profile picture for user TailSoHard
Posts
1656
Joined
10/18/2014
Location
Beer City, MI, USA
TailSoHard
Edited Date/Time 2/18/2015 10:57am
One of my favorite bands' lead singer posted this to his Facebook page about his nephew winning his first motocross race this past weekend and it was too funny to pass up, since people started making all kinds of hilarious comments about what was going through the kid's head. I literally laughed for like a half hour when I first saw this, but then I started thinking: I haven't been this excited for a trophy since probably damn near the first one I ever got (which I still have). I wish I still felt this way when I get a trophy (even though it's a pretty rare occurrence anymore). You guys remember how this felt??



|
Ing
Profile picture for user Ing
Posts
3654
Joined
8/16/2006
Location
Spring Hill, FL, USA
Ing 2/16/2015 1:40pm
2/16/2015 1:40pm
That pic is too cool. Brings back memories. Good for the little guy.
KMC440
Profile picture for user KMC440
Posts
7764
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
USA
KMC440 2/16/2015 2:02pm
2/16/2015 2:02pm
Still have my first 1st place trophy as well. Lots of frustration being released there Wink must have been working on that first win for decades.

Believe the hype ! !
Seamorbutts
Profile picture for user Seamorbutts
Posts
1510
Joined
4/20/2013
Location
Lake Charles, LA, USA
Seamorbutts 2/16/2015 2:05pm
2/16/2015 2:05pm Edited Date/Time 2/16/2015 2:06pm
To all my doubters and haters, you can stick it up your asses!!!. Lmao
TailSoHard
Profile picture for user TailSoHard
Posts
1656
Joined
10/18/2014
Location
Beer City, MI, USA
TailSoHard 2/16/2015 2:17pm
2/16/2015 2:17pm
My favorite caption: THIS IS MY TROPHY!! THERE ARE MANY LIKE IT BUT THIS ONE IS MINE!! lol

The Shop

See All »
TeamGreen
Profile picture for user TeamGreen
Posts
37759
Joined
11/25/2008
Location
Thru-out, CA, USA
TeamGreen 2/16/2015 6:48pm
2/16/2015 6:48pm
TailSoHard wrote:
One of my favorite bands' lead singer posted this to his Facebook page about his nephew winning his first motocross race this past weekend and it...
One of my favorite bands' lead singer posted this to his Facebook page about his nephew winning his first motocross race this past weekend and it was too funny to pass up, since people started making all kinds of hilarious comments about what was going through the kid's head. I literally laughed for like a half hour when I first saw this, but then I started thinking: I haven't been this excited for a trophy since probably damn near the first one I ever got (which I still have). I wish I still felt this way when I get a trophy (even though it's a pretty rare occurrence anymore). You guys remember how this felt??



WINNING!
slipdog
Profile picture for user slipdog
Posts
10054
Joined
7/25/2009
Location
Nor Cal, CA, USA
slipdog 2/16/2015 7:01pm
2/16/2015 7:01pm
1st first place trophy.



jeffro503
Profile picture for user jeffro503
Posts
27651
Joined
7/22/2007
Location
St Helens, OR, USA
jeffro503 2/16/2015 7:04pm
2/16/2015 7:04pm
That picture is worth a million bucks in this sport!!! You simply can NOT beat what that picture means! I am seriously LMFAO about it.......and just love looking at that kids enthusiasm!

Like I said..........awesome and priceless!

jemcee
Profile picture for user jemcee
Posts
12872
Joined
8/11/2008
Location
AU
jemcee 2/16/2015 7:30pm
2/16/2015 7:30pm
Don't think it was for 1st but this was my first trophy.. I think my face is a mix of embarrassment / pride haha


Also pops not scared to run with the rig out.. Pays to advertise as my dad used to say
Scrubadub
Profile picture for user Scrubadub
Posts
164
Joined
12/11/2014
Location
USA
Scrubadub 2/16/2015 8:33pm
2/16/2015 8:33pm
TailSoHard wrote:
One of my favorite bands' lead singer posted this to his Facebook page about his nephew winning his first motocross race this past weekend and it...
One of my favorite bands' lead singer posted this to his Facebook page about his nephew winning his first motocross race this past weekend and it was too funny to pass up, since people started making all kinds of hilarious comments about what was going through the kid's head. I literally laughed for like a half hour when I first saw this, but then I started thinking: I haven't been this excited for a trophy since probably damn near the first one I ever got (which I still have). I wish I still felt this way when I get a trophy (even though it's a pretty rare occurrence anymore). You guys remember how this felt??



LOL! In the infamous words of Tommy Hahn "This is for the guy who told me my career was over!"
tunedlength
Profile picture for user tunedlength
Posts
2783
Joined
12/9/2006
Location
Ontario, CA, USA
tunedlength 2/16/2015 8:51pm
2/16/2015 8:51pm
Ing wrote:
That pic is too cool. Brings back memories. Good for the little guy.
Trophy presentation in a jail cell...cool.
TailSoHard
Profile picture for user TailSoHard
Posts
1656
Joined
10/18/2014
Location
Beer City, MI, USA
TailSoHard 2/17/2015 6:06am
2/17/2015 6:06am
Ing wrote:
That pic is too cool. Brings back memories. Good for the little guy.
tunedlength wrote:
Trophy presentation in a jail cell...cool.
Haha, I never noticed that, it doesn't look like the kid cares though
Dragoo168
Profile picture for user Dragoo168
Posts
239
Joined
4/14/2014
Location
USA
Dragoo168 2/17/2015 7:16am
2/17/2015 7:16am
That's Awesome!!! I don't have a pic, but i remember when I got my first trophy (3rd place),...I didn't even know how to carry it back to the truck, so I held it with both hands awkwardly, afraid to drop it, LOL!
enketchum
Profile picture for user enketchum
Posts
4397
Joined
2/6/2012
Location
Pasadena, CA, USA
enketchum 2/17/2015 7:23am
2/17/2015 7:23am
got me right in the feels
wfo4ever
Profile picture for user wfo4ever
Posts
789
Joined
8/3/2014
Location
USA
wfo4ever 2/17/2015 9:15am
2/17/2015 9:15am
I remember my first trophy I got racing at Dade City MX, I got 3rd place and was very happy, what a great feeling. Now I am 52 and no longer race, I have quite a few trophy's, injury's and surgery's from racing. It is amazing the risks I would take for a $10.00 trophy. I am now disabled, can barely walk, in pain everyday from my racing injuries (knee, back, wrists, ankles, ribs, and shoulders), lots of scars and on a lot of medicine's. But I still have all of my trophy's on display from racing at Dade City MX. I loved to race and miss racing very much. I would race again if I could go back in time. Now I am still a huge fan of Supercross and Motocross racing.
TailSoHard
Profile picture for user TailSoHard
Posts
1656
Joined
10/18/2014
Location
Beer City, MI, USA
TailSoHard 2/17/2015 10:31am
2/17/2015 10:31am
wfo4ever wrote:
I remember my first trophy I got racing at Dade City MX, I got 3rd place and was very happy, what a great feeling. Now I...
I remember my first trophy I got racing at Dade City MX, I got 3rd place and was very happy, what a great feeling. Now I am 52 and no longer race, I have quite a few trophy's, injury's and surgery's from racing. It is amazing the risks I would take for a $10.00 trophy. I am now disabled, can barely walk, in pain everyday from my racing injuries (knee, back, wrists, ankles, ribs, and shoulders), lots of scars and on a lot of medicine's. But I still have all of my trophy's on display from racing at Dade City MX. I loved to race and miss racing very much. I would race again if I could go back in time. Now I am still a huge fan of Supercross and Motocross racing.
Hell yeah, that's what it's all about right there. I'm sorry to hear that you can't ride/race anymore, but you've got a lifetime of memories that most people will never have the pleasure of having. I know any of us would do it all over again too if we got the chance.
Falcon
Profile picture for user Falcon
Posts
12618
Joined
11/16/2011
Location
Menifee, CA, USA
Falcon 2/17/2015 3:01pm
2/17/2015 3:01pm Edited Date/Time 2/17/2015 3:01pm
I remember my first trophy and still have it somewhere. My first win was later that year, Oct 6, 1985. 80cc Beginner at Barona Oaks Raceway. I'll never forget that one.
toomey706
Profile picture for user toomey706
Posts
237
Joined
9/29/2009
Location
Dripping Springs, TX, USA
toomey706 2/17/2015 4:44pm
2/17/2015 4:44pm
slipdog wrote:
1st first place trophy. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/02/16/80641/s1200_1stplace.jpg[/img]
1st first place trophy.



85, 86? Just wingin it judging by the bikes, and the tail light. maybe a 74 Ford F150?

Pit Row

See All »
slipdog
Profile picture for user slipdog
Posts
10054
Joined
7/25/2009
Location
Nor Cal, CA, USA
slipdog 2/17/2015 5:02pm
2/17/2015 5:02pm
slipdog wrote:
1st first place trophy. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/02/16/80641/s1200_1stplace.jpg[/img]
1st first place trophy.



toomey706 wrote:
85, 86? Just wingin it judging by the bikes, and the tail light. maybe a 74 Ford F150?
Summer of '83, my first race was in the spring on the kx60 and within a few months I was at the front of the pack and the Vohlands convinced my dad I should be riding an 80 also. Dad picked up an rm80 because it was the smallest 80 at the time and I could barley touch the ground on it. As soon as I started to ride the 80 I got much faster.

The truck was a mid '70's F100 Ranger. It must have been the predecessor to the F150 because it looks the same, but I remember the F100 logo on the side.
toomey706
Profile picture for user toomey706
Posts
237
Joined
9/29/2009
Location
Dripping Springs, TX, USA
toomey706 2/17/2015 5:22pm
2/17/2015 5:22pm
slipdog wrote:
1st first place trophy. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/02/16/80641/s1200_1stplace.jpg[/img]
1st first place trophy.



toomey706 wrote:
85, 86? Just wingin it judging by the bikes, and the tail light. maybe a 74 Ford F150?
slipdog wrote:
Summer of '83, my first race was in the spring on the kx60 and within a few months I was at the front of the pack...
Summer of '83, my first race was in the spring on the kx60 and within a few months I was at the front of the pack and the Vohlands convinced my dad I should be riding an 80 also. Dad picked up an rm80 because it was the smallest 80 at the time and I could barley touch the ground on it. As soon as I started to ride the 80 I got much faster.

The truck was a mid '70's F100 Ranger. It must have been the predecessor to the F150 because it looks the same, but I remember the F100 logo on the side.
I couldn't tell if that was a 125 and 80, or 80 and 60. The black seat would have been a give away on the bike year though. Good times!
jasonward73
Profile picture for user jasonward73
Posts
821
Joined
7/4/2009
Location
West Palm Beach, FL, USA
jasonward73 2/17/2015 6:10pm
2/17/2015 6:10pm
I got my fitness in check and started riding more frequently and started reeling off win after win in the Vet B class in the Florida Trail Rider Hare Scramble series a few years ago. Won like the last 6-7 races in a row and the was series champ in my class. I collected every damn one of those trophies as I knew once in A class shit was gonna get real. I obviously got promoted to A class the next season. Well it was an eye opener. Super fast dudes, some of them legit AMA Pro card holders in their youth. I accepted the fact that 5th place would be my ceiling but somehow this season my speed and endurance has increased and I pulled down a podium a few weeks ago.

I grabbed that 3rd place trophy like I just won a GNCC. Not sure I'll be there again or ever score a better finish. Quite damn proud of my 41yr old self. Haters can suck it.
TailSoHard
Profile picture for user TailSoHard
Posts
1656
Joined
10/18/2014
Location
Beer City, MI, USA
TailSoHard 2/18/2015 7:15am
2/18/2015 7:15am
jasonward73 wrote:
I got my fitness in check and started riding more frequently and started reeling off win after win in the Vet B class in the Florida...
I got my fitness in check and started riding more frequently and started reeling off win after win in the Vet B class in the Florida Trail Rider Hare Scramble series a few years ago. Won like the last 6-7 races in a row and the was series champ in my class. I collected every damn one of those trophies as I knew once in A class shit was gonna get real. I obviously got promoted to A class the next season. Well it was an eye opener. Super fast dudes, some of them legit AMA Pro card holders in their youth. I accepted the fact that 5th place would be my ceiling but somehow this season my speed and endurance has increased and I pulled down a podium a few weeks ago.

I grabbed that 3rd place trophy like I just won a GNCC. Not sure I'll be there again or ever score a better finish. Quite damn proud of my 41yr old self. Haters can suck it.
Best feeling in the world right there! good job man, keep up the good work!
jchek779
Profile picture for user jchek779
Posts
533
Joined
3/19/2009
Location
Kannapolis, NC, USA
jchek779 2/18/2015 9:14am
2/18/2015 9:14am Edited Date/Time 2/18/2015 9:16am
Lots of good stories here. It took a lot of hard work to earn my first moto trophy. I still cherish earning a trophy paying position even into my early 30's.

At the end of a job interview a few years back, I was asked the question "How competitive are you?"
I immediately responded "I'd crash my mom for a plastic trophy"
bvm111
Profile picture for user bvm111
Posts
10187
Joined
7/1/2008
Location
Las Vegas, NV, USA
bvm111 2/18/2015 9:32am
2/18/2015 9:32am
jchek779 wrote:
Lots of good stories here. It took a lot of hard work to earn my first moto trophy. I still cherish earning a trophy paying position...
Lots of good stories here. It took a lot of hard work to earn my first moto trophy. I still cherish earning a trophy paying position even into my early 30's.

At the end of a job interview a few years back, I was asked the question "How competitive are you?"
I immediately responded "I'd crash my mom for a plastic trophy"
did you get the job?

i would have hired you on the spot!!! Woohoo
Katoomey
Profile picture for user Katoomey
Posts
1714
Joined
1/18/2013
Location
USA
Katoomey 2/18/2015 10:57am
2/18/2015 10:57am
jchek779 wrote:
Lots of good stories here. It took a lot of hard work to earn my first moto trophy. I still cherish earning a trophy paying position...
Lots of good stories here. It took a lot of hard work to earn my first moto trophy. I still cherish earning a trophy paying position even into my early 30's.

At the end of a job interview a few years back, I was asked the question "How competitive are you?"
I immediately responded "I'd crash my mom for a plastic trophy"
thats good shit right there!

Post a reply to: Remember this feeling?