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I'm sure I don't have as many as some but I do have the big 4 footer from #1 in 1981 at the awards banquet and another big one from Budds Creek when Mrs. Beasley had a series that I won.
The regular smaller ones, most likely no one wants.
I Got married in 1984.
Stopped racing in 1985.
Started seriously fishing in 1985.
Bought a house in 1986.
Kids in 1987 then 1989.
Captains and Guide license in 1992.
Man how priorities change over the years.
Would like to sell my Harley and buy a dual sport though.
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Me in my parent's little VW diesel p/u.
It did not appear to me that there was still a track there. There were no signs for it.
My 2nd MX ever was at Cedar Ridge. 1973.
Many years late to this discussion but definitely fascinated by the stories of many of the old tracks I raced on.
My first ever in-person spectating MX was probably 71 (or 72) Waldorf. It was pre-Elsinore so the Pentons were very popular.
My first race was in Granby CO at 8000 ft. Bike was improperly jetted and I dnf'd.
In 1973, my 2nd race on a Hodaka Wombat (not Combat) was at Cedar Ridge.
In 1975 I bought a leftover 73 CZ250. In the fall of that year was one of my all time racing highlights at the BlueGray at Maryland Line. 1st moto, 1st turn I got caught in a wreck and my gear shift lever broke off. I was stuck in 2nd gear and behind the whole field but I still finished 6th in that moto. Discovered between motos I also had a flat. Borrowed a gear shift lever from another rider and with my buddy pumping up the tire on the starting line, finished 2nd in the 2nd moto earning me 2nd overall (6-2) and a big ass trophy. 3 months later my MX career went on hold for college. I tried to resurrect the CZ in 79/80 but the tech had moved so far during that time there was no way to be competitive on that bike. I saved up and bought a YZ125H, first year of watercooled bikes. Great bike. Made B class in about 2 months and another year to make A class mostly running in Dist 13 with a few races in dist 7 which was generally more competitive. Tracks I've raced: Cedar Ridge, White Oak, SME, ProSport near Wytheville VA, Green's, Elizabeth City, Rip Rap, Antietam, Hanover (1x), Lewisburg PA (1x), Englishtown once, Budds Creek (of course), Aquasco, Summit Point (including the one Grand Prix/Hare Scrambles CycleSport sponsored there. I finished 2nd in the 0-200 class in that GP on my YZ125H, another highlight of my MX career). I remember going past the pit row tapped out and tucked down on the tank, knobby tires on the pavement. Fun Times. I switched to open class once I made expert. Was never a threat to win in A class. I rode Hondas in open class, (82, 87, 89 IIRC). Still have the 89 CR500. Love that bike. Been thinking about going to Tomahawk on it but I'd have to beg, borrow or buy gear to ride. My favs were probably White Oak and Budds. Bikes I've owned in order of purchase:
66 Hodaka Ace 90
73 Hodaka Wombat
73 250 CZ (still have)
77 Hodaka Wombat (still have, is intact)
81 Yamaha YZ125H (still have, basket case)
82 Honda CR480
SuzukiGS550E
87 CR500
74 BMW R90s (still have)
89 CR500 (still have)
05 BMW R1200ST is my current street ride
Hey all! So I’m married to Mike Hickman Jr and posting for him. We have really enjoyed reading over these threads and love that they still go on. His 1st race 1971/72 bausum farm 6 hour- The tide came out it was absolutely wet and muddy and rained for two days before. People were stuck on the other side of the really unplanned really large water hazard That started out a small little brook and turned out to be tidal. The are the photos with the dead engine sprint to the bikes to start. Next race was mx a month later, at bmore ramblers near soldiers delight. Capital raceway and the really cold Jack Frost winter series, dunkurk and budds are in here. Also blue and gray at sparks in 1973 and 1974 (got a big ass trophy lol). There are more films, they unfortunately got destroyed in a fire years back but his brother had made a really grainy recording of him watching them. That’s what we have here stills from one of those 8 mm projector roles.
Worked at Woodlawn cycle shop Harvey teggler Summer job I was about 14 and I bought parts from him he asked me if I knew any good motorcycle mechanics and I told him ‘me’. I was good on my particular bike motocross bike…. when I got the Honda rode like I was a little lost. He really taught me a lot.
Normally got to the races with Cameron Baldwin and Pat Quinn.
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Great to see others posting!
I remember Capital drag strip having winter MX races (in their parking lot?) but never went to one and that sucks because I only lived about 30 min from there. 😆 I used to ride on the corner of the stop light on 301 about a half mile from the track entrance.
What I really liked about district racing back then in district 7, 13, 29 was they kept track of your points accumulated pretty damn good. Carol Pigg (Jimmy Pigg’s mom) ran a tight ship and she worked her butt off. If I remember right, green number plates were C class, yellow plates were B class and black/white plates were A class. That really cut down on the cherry picking I thought. Points gave every racer something to strive for. I got hurt every single year I raced back east from ‘79-‘81😂 usually in the first or second month of the season. Fantastic memories of the northern Va tracks and the southern Md tracks.
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Hey there, sorry to hear you're dealing with anxiety and the physical symptoms that come along with it. Sounds like you're doing a great job with the breathing exercises and self-talk. Have you ever tried kava? It's a natural drink that can help with anxiety and stress. There's a great spot called Hideout Kava Bar that serves up some awesome kava. My wife and I are just fond of that place. We often drive there on the weekend. We're lucky to live only 20 miles away from it. Check out their website bestkavabar.com, for more info. Keep up the good work, and don't be afraid to reach out for help when you need it.
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