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J.W. Patton
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Here's one of my more well-known shots of Charley
I saw Poto on an KX 85 one practice day at Glen Helen and that left an impression on me.
At the old Lemon Grove MX track (So Cal., near where Indian Dunes was, now closed) Alessi jumped over me, literally OVER me, on a big table top riding a KX 65 (60?) (I was on a CR 500--that was a big ego boost! haha). I think Alessi is the fasted guy I've ever personally seen on a 65.
Charley is still racing and giving group and private lessons. He is riding KTM for Munn Racing and won a couple of Texas XC titles and rides some MX and AX. He lives in the DFW area.
Here is a video of him last year at the O'Reilly AX. Watch him launch and turn a double and table into a triple after grabbing the holeshot.
Also watch Charley at Freestone with his helmet cam. Charley gives eveyone a 10 second head start off the gate. Funny thing is he had a broken wrist during that race and had to pull off later.
Here's a short vid from Oak Hill from his school last year.
Charley Bogard Oak Hill Riding School
At the old Lemon Grove MX track (So Cal., near where Indian Dunes was, now closed) Alessi jumped over me, literally OVER me, on a big table top riding a KX 65 (60?) (I was on a CR 500--that was a big ego boost! haha). I think Alessi is the fasted guy I've ever personally seen on a 65.
Lemon Grove=Piru Mx track.
It would be hard for anyone to comprehend Kehoe on an 80 smoking the 125 pro class unless you were there. You're right to about Holland. He is the only one that was able to touch Eric on an 80 in those days. I seen him beat him on a couple occasions but they were rare as you know.
I never got to see Alessi on 60's but he was probably incredible. The two fastest 60 riders I ever saw were Ezra Lusk and Brandon Layton.
Glad to have another Dunes guy around.
I just got off of the phone with Terry Varner. We discussed this bike and he, Tony and Mike have seen the pictures and have verified that this is the one.
It looks like we are going to be able to get this bike back to Terry, where it belongs after all this time. We are still working on the details but both of us are sure that we will be able to work something out.
I have never met Terry but he sure sounds like a great guy who is blessed and knows it. His business has been effected by the economy, just like most everyone else. He has moved Varner Motorsports to the Alessi compound and is working with Mike as his practice mechanic. The deal with the Alessi's allows him to continue his business but also stay in the game with a top racer who is dedicated to winning championships.
I am pleased to have the opportunity to facilitate getting this bike back to where it belongs. It is clear to me now that Terry put more than just his time into this bike. He put his heart and soul into providing Mike Alessi the very best so that Mike could accomplish his goals. Terry Varner is a champion in his own right.
So, if you need one hell of an engine built, call Terry Varner at 909-227-6156 and he will hook you up with what you need.
Pit Row
And I couldn't find who posted it but someone said that all pros were great amateurs and I disagree - plenty of guys out there never really stood out as amateurs.
Doug Henry
John Dowd (never even raced amateurs nationally)
Dungey (never raced the A class)
Thanks.
But ya I've heard that Shae was the only guy who could RC straight up at-will.
Welcome to Vital. Let us know how those extra helpings of alter egos are working out for you.
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