kgilch
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About Me
Grew up racing in Florida all over the state with some of the best and toughest riders. Have also spent quite a bit of time racing in Arizona, my current residence and in California.



Was very fortunate to privateer and run the nationals and supercross series for a few years, before having to get serious. As Blink 182 said, "I guess this is growing up"!



Main concentration now is on my oldest son working his way through the crowded and competitive Arizona mini classes.
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Glendale, AZ, USA

Member Since:
5/2/2008
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kgilch Started a new thread Old Florida MX Photos

11/6/2015 12:39pm
I will start out scanning some...this is Chicken Farm MX at the top of one of the big hills on the track coming out of the pit. And it is me, Kevin Gilchrist, looking for others though.
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kgilch Started a new thread Cool Old School Stuff at Glen Helen

1/27/2012 10:56am
Some photos of stuff at the AMA National at Glen Helen. The display was by Toyota and had this board full of old flyers, signs, pics and stuff that was so cool. They also had helmets from Magoo and others, the restored AMA long bed truck was great. And the GT80 or 60? was Jeff Wards. The Elsinore was so...
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kgilch Started a new thread At Malcom Smiths Shop in So Cal

1/24/2012 8:55am
Just got back from the opening AMA National at Glen Helen and did some site seeing moto style around Southern California a couple days before. One stop was at Malcom Smith Racing, which had some of these unbelievable bikes. Including the display of trophies and posters he had won! A bit before my riding time, they were just gorgeous and...
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kgilch Started a new thread National Pros Websites

1/8/2012 2:10am
Not trying to do a sales job or spam, just putting it out there after doing a whole lot of searching. Have gone through all 999 National Numbered Pros and looked up all their websites. So if you’re interested in checking out any of your favorite riders (or not so favorite, no names mentioned) or just saving it for reference...
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kgilch Added a reply to Old Florida MX Photos

12/26/2008 7:22pm
I thought that mechanic helped open another shop after MX South in Davie and I remember a story I heard about that mechanic cleaning out that shop and leaving town one night? Not sure if anyone else remembers that, but I think it put the shop out of business, which I can't remember the name and may have the story...
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kgilch Added a reply to Goodbye to my Uncle David

12/26/2008 7:13pm
David, so sorry to hear about such a great guy all around not just for the great sport of MX. Give the best to your whole family from us....Kevin
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kgilch Added a reply to JWRP Mini Elsinore pics.

5/29/2008 3:32pm
Here is a pic of my Mini Elsinore from when I was a kid racing it in south florida (had it on another thread a little while ago). Was a beater compared to your restored beauty, probably not a lot of help to you. More of a home made version that was an out of control rocketship that saw a...
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kgilch Added a reply to At Malcom Smiths Shop in So Cal

5/27/2008 12:18pm
Did not catch the names, but talked with a couple of the guys that worked the floor. All seemed very nice and knowledgeable about Malcom, etc. But don't think they were as close to the people you are referring to. Also, I don't keep as close to the euro bikes and really non-MX bikes, but was surprised to see very...
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kgilch Added a reply to Cool Old School Stuff at Glen Helen

5/26/2008 8:20pm
Thanks for the clarifications on both, probably RJ's bike at Jermey's place make more sense. And the Rick Doughty tent had some perfect vintage bikes that made a lot of people gawk. But to me the Elsinore took the cake.
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kgilch Added a reply to Cool Old School Stuff at Glen Helen

5/26/2008 2:23pm
Ok here is a few others that were at Pole Position Raceway, which is a indoor kart track that Jeremy McGrath is involved with in Corona, CA. It was full of more of a modern flavor of memorabilia that was so cool. Many big time riders, bikes, jerseys, number plates, etc. Think the Yamaha was Broc Glover's.
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kgilch Added a reply to At Malcom Smiths Shop in So Cal

5/26/2008 2:09pm
Guy at the shop told me that Malcom still rides like crazy and is faster than a lot of the youngers guys at the shop. Said he broke his leg a couple of years ago and that has not stopped him. Also said he has a son that is fast on a bike and a daughter that races off road...
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kgilch Added a reply to Orlando Sports Stadium

4/16/2016 6:59pm
I know I am getting a mis-quoting rep, but I think #182 next to your brother dave is Curt Shambley. And in the other pics, talking of Tea Pot and Herb Doan. Does anyone remember Smilin Joe?
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kgilch Added a reply to Your favorite old bikes...

5/14/2008 8:21am
My Mini-Elsinore, took a CR125 Elsinore, cut down the frame, sleeved down the motor and put smaller wheels. And then hung on to a little rocketship.
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kgilch Added a reply to Your favorite old bikes...

5/13/2008 10:53am
Just like the other XR75 above, this was my first, and it started it all for me and lead to a bunch of bikes to follow. Including a mini-elsinore that was out of control for a kid to handle. And a bunch of early RM's that were a blast.
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kgilch Added a reply to Old Florida MX Photos

4/16/2016 6:53pm
One last really old XR75 start at Miami Hollywood and I have no idea who the other riders are next to me, if anyone here knows? I am guessing Billy Anderson on the YZ?
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kgilch Added a reply to Old Florida MX Photos

5/7/2008 10:56pm
A couple more from the "yellow" eras, when RMs and YZs shared the brightness. Believe this is an Homestead shot at the finish line. Some carnage from Gatorback, that swallowed the rear end of my YZ.
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kgilch Added a reply to Old Florida MX Photos

5/7/2008 10:47pm
A couple more later pics from the "Red" era that I scanned in tonight after my kids BMX practice tonight Smile This one actual had written Lockhart, August 1987, on the back of it, which I believe was Scalzo's Ft. Lauderdale track. I believe this is Moroso Motorsports park in West Palm, don't believe anyone has brought that track...
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kgilch Added a reply to Old Florida MX Photos

5/7/2008 10:32pm
Wow that hit the jackpot with those pics and all those names in the NML points! I remember the race where Olerich ran out of gas in Orlando, one of the best motos ever! Unbelievable and his mechanic in the shot too, but there is no way I could recall his name. Bill Moses and Laura Lee, nicest behind the...
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