Can you name some lesser-known riders?

3/24/2025 5:29pm

Kyle Cunningham, Ian and Gavin Trettle, Sean Hackley

Cunningham was really good. Matt Lemoine was solid from that era

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Jim Gibson

Ron Sun

Gennady Moiseyev

About time the proper generation is mentioned!


How about Arlo Englund. I was on the track at the same time on occasion. 

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3/24/2025 5:44pm

Feets Minert

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A few of the top 100 guys from the Pennsylvania and Maryland area Steve Herman , Tom Tom Welch (his son is racing SX now), Billy...

A few of the top 100 guys from the Pennsylvania and Maryland area Steve Herman , Tom Tom Welch (his son is racing SX now), Billy Schlage, Kevin Crine RIP Michael Moore and some wild kid named Pastrana 

Hey Lumpy790,  How about Glen Taylor he was unbeatable for a number of years in District 7 and the Amatuer Nationals if only he was able...

Hey Lumpy790,  How about Glen Taylor he was unbeatable for a number of years in District 7 and the Amatuer Nationals if only he was able to turn Pro that would of been interesting.. Kenny Adams was another Local Superstar after his Amatuer Championships he turned to 410 Sprint car racing and won hundreds of races and Championships for nearly 20 years. 

 

As I recall Glen Taylor was from NY and raced D7 while attending the University of Maryland. Glen did go Pro saw him at Broomtioga in 86 or 87. I was at Red Bud amateur national and if Glens bike had started after he fell down no one could touch him. Hicks had nothing for him.

Another one I left out was Mike Twigg.

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3/24/2025 6:43pm
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Factory Phil Lawrence. They say he's got a huge cock to top it all off. Some guys have all the luck lol

What in the actual f***?

 

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3/24/2025 6:48pm

Heath Voss

Gavin Gracyk

Tom Hofmaster

 

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3/24/2025 6:50pm
fins227 wrote:

Jeff Gibson was wicked fast for what it’s worth 

I have a Jeff Gibson jersey back when he rode for Subway Honda. 

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3/24/2025 7:07pm

Big bore Barry Carsten , Cory Keiny Mn. Too,  Chad Johnson AX multiple champ& 4 th at Daytona still wins pro ams.  John Dowd , Larry Ward raced into the 2000,s.  Damon Huffman . Cody Kamm Wi. Still races pro ams 

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3/24/2025 7:19pm

Sean borkenhagen at Glen Helen 

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3/24/2025 7:23pm
lumpy790 wrote:
A few of the top 100 guys from the Pennsylvania and Maryland area Steve Herman , Tom Tom Welch (his son is racing SX now), Billy...

A few of the top 100 guys from the Pennsylvania and Maryland area Steve Herman , Tom Tom Welch (his son is racing SX now), Billy Schlage, Kevin Crine RIP Michael Moore and some wild kid named Pastrana 

Hey Lumpy790,  How about Glen Taylor he was unbeatable for a number of years in District 7 and the Amatuer Nationals if only he was able...

Hey Lumpy790,  How about Glen Taylor he was unbeatable for a number of years in District 7 and the Amatuer Nationals if only he was able to turn Pro that would of been interesting.. Kenny Adams was another Local Superstar after his Amatuer Championships he turned to 410 Sprint car racing and won hundreds of races and Championships for nearly 20 years. 

 

lumpy790 wrote:
As I recall Glen Taylor was from NY and raced D7 while attending the University of Maryland. Glen did go Pro saw him at Broomtioga in...

As I recall Glen Taylor was from NY and raced D7 while attending the University of Maryland. Glen did go Pro saw him at Broomtioga in 86 or 87. I was at Red Bud amateur national and if Glens bike had started after he fell down no one could touch him. Hicks had nothing for him.

Another one I left out was Mike Twigg.

Glen was a local from Perry Hall Maryland and quit racing to go to College at University of Maryland Engineering a request by his father. 

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Brian Manley

Eric Sorby

Kelly Smith

Brock Sellards

Steve Boniface

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3/24/2025 7:45pm Edited Date/Time 3/24/2025 7:45pm

Casey Johnson

Michael Brandes

Danny Smith

Austin Stroupe

Scott Summers isn’t a Moto guy but he’s someone every moto guy should respect. He did more with an XR than most do with a modern 450. Steve Lamson is well known but I don’t feel like he gets the credit he deserves. That guy hauled ass on a 125. 

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3/24/2025 7:47pm

Bader Manneh

3/24/2025 7:59pm

Justin Keeney

Cas Swift

Trent Pugmire

Kyle Partridge

Michael Young

Tye Hames

 

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3/24/2025 8:28pm

Who could forget Carl...

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Justin Keeney

Cas Swift

Trent Pugmire

Kyle Partridge

Michael Young

Tye Hames

 

Cool to see someone mention Trent Pugmire and Tye Hames in here.

Jimmy Nelson and Jonathan Finch were good mini riders that never put it together in the pro ranks. I actually saw Jonathan Finch around 15 years ago at I5 and I can't remember if he broke both of his femurs at the same time or broke his femur then broke it again but either way he said he never got back to 100% and that was the end of it for him. That reminds me.. Matt Boni had to retire after some femur injuries, too. 

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3/24/2025 10:24pm

Guy Cooper is a effing legend.

Bryan Manley

Jeff Glass

Fred Andrew's

Larry Wosick

Jim Tarantino 

Chris Gosseler 

Bob Moore

Rodrigue Thain

Andrew Jefferson (first African American)

Jeff Glass (brought in the Surf washing powder sponsorship)

There are so many more greats out there....

 

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3/24/2025 10:34pm
3strokemx wrote:
Darryn Durham

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Rickyisms wrote:
My all time favorite rider since I was a little kid. My chick managed to get a jersey from him a few years ago for my...

My all time favorite rider since I was a little kid. My chick managed to get a jersey from him a few years ago for my Christmas present. He forgot to respond up until a few days before Christmas, apologized profusely, and then proceeded to to Next Day mail it to her to get it in time for the Holiday. Always thought that was cool since he didn’t have to give up a jersey, and definitely didn’t have to pay extra for express shipping. I’m sure it wasn’t cheap and he never asked for a dime. Was lucky enough to shake his hand and say thank you a few months later at Day in the Dirt. One of the most articulate styles in moto IMO, way underrated and wish he would’ve had more success in the pro ranks. 

Very smart guy on the technicalities and mechanics in the engine/chassis department. 

That's so awesome, I love hearing stories like this.  A lot of riders seem larger than life, neat to see a more personal side.  I appreciate the comment!

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3/24/2025 10:36pm
Boomslang wrote:
Guy Cooper is a effing legend.Bryan ManleyJeff GlassFred Andrew'sLarry WosickJim Tarantino Chris Gosseler Bob MooreRodrigue ThainAndrew Jefferson (first African American)Jeff Glass (brought in the Surf washing powder sponsorship)There...

Guy Cooper is a effing legend.

Bryan Manley

Jeff Glass

Fred Andrew's

Larry Wosick

Jim Tarantino 

Chris Gosseler 

Bob Moore

Rodrigue Thain

Andrew Jefferson (first African American)

Jeff Glass (brought in the Surf washing powder sponsorship)

There are so many more greats out there....

 

Jeff Glass had that Surf CR250 that was on Kaplan Cycles, very neat bike.  Didn't Bryan Manley also do FMX?  I hope I'm thinking of the right guy.  

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3/24/2025 10:37pm
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Heath Voss

Gavin Gracyk

Tom Hofmaster

 

Heath Voss - 2004 Supercross World Champion ☝️

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3/24/2025 10:39pm

Sean borkenhagen at Glen Helen 

Just now watched a video of Borkenhagen at Glen Helen, it's a Racer X film.  No matter the rider, I find it mesmerizing watching the pros carve lines into turns.  

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3/24/2025 10:41pm
Jeff Glass had that Surf CR250 that was on Kaplan Cycles, very neat bike.  Didn't Bryan Manley also do FMX?  I hope I'm thinking of the...

Jeff Glass had that Surf CR250 that was on Kaplan Cycles, very neat bike.  Didn't Bryan Manley also do FMX?  I hope I'm thinking of the right guy.  

I don't know if Bryan Manley tried FMX...I doubt it as Bryan was popular long before FMX started. I may be wrong though.

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3/24/2025 10:45pm

Justin Keeney

Cas Swift

Trent Pugmire

Kyle Partridge

Michael Young

Tye Hames

 

Keeny damn near won a heat race at Anaheim 05-06ish as a privateer….


Pugmire just never seemed to be able to put it together on the big stage, but as an amateur (specifically 65/85), that dude smoked a LOT of future SX&MX champions.

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3/24/2025 10:49pm
Jeff Glass had that Surf CR250 that was on Kaplan Cycles, very neat bike.  Didn't Bryan Manley also do FMX?  I hope I'm thinking of the...

Jeff Glass had that Surf CR250 that was on Kaplan Cycles, very neat bike.  Didn't Bryan Manley also do FMX?  I hope I'm thinking of the right guy.  

Boomslang wrote:

I don't know if Bryan Manley tried FMX...I doubt it as Bryan was popular long before FMX started. I may be wrong though.

Just realized I'm thinking of Brian Manley, different guy, virtually the same name LOL.  He was in Crusty Demons, someone online mentioned he broke his back or something?

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3/24/2025 10:59pm

My memory is a little foggy but I do recall, it think it was, Jason Upshaw losing control down the peristile at the LA Coliseum (1984/85?). He lost control and ended up doing a full front flip off a jump at the bottom....first front flip ever....by default and the landing was ugly...very ugly. Came down straight on his coccyx.

3/24/2025 11:01pm
Jeff Glass had that Surf CR250 that was on Kaplan Cycles, very neat bike.  Didn't Bryan Manley also do FMX?  I hope I'm thinking of the...

Jeff Glass had that Surf CR250 that was on Kaplan Cycles, very neat bike.  Didn't Bryan Manley also do FMX?  I hope I'm thinking of the right guy.  

Boomslang wrote:

I don't know if Bryan Manley tried FMX...I doubt it as Bryan was popular long before FMX started. I may be wrong though.

Just realized I'm thinking of Brian Manley, different guy, virtually the same name LOL.  He was in Crusty Demons, someone online mentioned he broke his back...

Just realized I'm thinking of Brian Manley, different guy, virtually the same name LOL.  He was in Crusty Demons, someone online mentioned he broke his back or something?

Yes Sir...a few guys with similar names back then.

 

3/24/2025 11:01pm
Just realized I'm thinking of Brian Manley, different guy, virtually the same name LOL.  He was in Crusty Demons, someone online mentioned he broke his back...

Just realized I'm thinking of Brian Manley, different guy, virtually the same name LOL.  He was in Crusty Demons, someone online mentioned he broke his back or something?

Yes Sir...a few guys with similar names back then.

 

3/24/2025 11:11pm
Boomslang wrote:
Guy Cooper is a effing legend.Bryan ManleyJeff GlassFred Andrew'sLarry WosickJim Tarantino Chris Gosseler Bob MooreRodrigue ThainAndrew Jefferson (first African American)Jeff Glass (brought in the Surf washing powder sponsorship)There...

Guy Cooper is a effing legend.

Bryan Manley

Jeff Glass

Fred Andrew's

Larry Wosick

Jim Tarantino 

Chris Gosseler 

Bob Moore

Rodrigue Thain

Andrew Jefferson (first African American)

Jeff Glass (brought in the Surf washing powder sponsorship)

There are so many more greats out there....

 

Jeff Glass had that Surf CR250 that was on Kaplan Cycles, very neat bike.  Didn't Bryan Manley also do FMX?  I hope I'm thinking of the...

Jeff Glass had that Surf CR250 that was on Kaplan Cycles, very neat bike.  Didn't Bryan Manley also do FMX?  I hope I'm thinking of the right guy.  

Yes, Manley was in crusty riding the kx250 chopper. 

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