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7/7/2014 3:21pm
Flew over for the day to check on the track on Oahu where the Fox deal with Emig and RC come over to every December and to network.
Track is off the hook nice. It is on military land that is off limits M-F but on the weekends it is open. They have a huge trail network too in addition to a MX track that has 2 to 3 minute lap times depending on the configuration PLUS a quad track a pee wee track an an intermediate track.
Lot more shots to come.
Track is off the hook nice. It is on military land that is off limits M-F but on the weekends it is open. They have a huge trail network too in addition to a MX track that has 2 to 3 minute lap times depending on the configuration PLUS a quad track a pee wee track an an intermediate track.
Lot more shots to come.
Check out Vital's own markswart's GoPro video footage from the 2nd Vet Moto yesterday. Mark went 1-1 in both classes and in this footage you see Mark working up from a bad start blazing through the field.
Cat's got some riding skillz for sure!
Only thing I can't figure out is how those guys can stay on the race track without Acerbis markers cluttering I mean lining up the track everywhere. I didn't walk the whole track (got there when the race was going on and had to leave right before it was over) so missed the killer downhill section.
Tell me what you think of this track.. I am amping and I've only watched half of Mark's video.
The Shop
Shortly after this picture was taken I walked down and threw that small log over the fence. Granted it was off to the side of the track but I've been there done that RE: going places on the track I hadn't planned so I moved it. LOL
This is either part of the military installation or the Jolly Green Giant's putting green.
Inoku (sp?) lives on Maui and races on other islands with the help of this container company that provides support for hauling racers bikes inter island. It can run up to 100 bucks to ship the bike at least 100 to fly inter island so you're committed if you're racing on all the islands....and there are definitely people that are committed. Some racers were on the mainland for LL regional and Mammoth but only the guy that manages the Maui MX track qualified. There is a fast young woman racer named Breanna Gomes who rides Kawis with this beautiful thick mane blowing behind her had tough luck in CA so won't be making the trek to LL this year.
Inoku on the gas.
On the red dirt subject my girlfriend said when they were waving the white flag "what's that mean?" to which I said that's the white flag indicating there is only one lap left. She said that's the white flag? I said well at one time it was since it had the red dust infused into it and was closer to red than white. :-)
Ditto on the slick part too. Place reminded me of Carlsbad in places.
413-Hey Mike! Plan a vacation over racing here sometime and I can get you kama'aina ("kah-mah-aye-nah") AKA local rates on rentals. The Maui track schedule will be on the Maui Moto in the near future I believe. BTW if I have my own bike by the time you get here you can race it for free my friend.
Makana DeSoto's grandfather is a legend known as........
John keeping a watchful eye on Makana.
John is one funny guy. I had met him at DITD circa 2008 but it was a meet and greet. I had spoken to him on the phone about two months ago so it was great to connect in person. Very nice man and best of luck to John DeSoto as he prepares to go to Rome and race the Legends of MXoN.
Too cute
There were a few girls racing as well.
Thank you for your service.
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Alpinestar tester Jesse was sporting the next generation Tech 11s.
A big thanks to my lady Brenda for coming with me plus encouraging me to blast over there at the last minute. Mahalo to Lester the track manager for everything (plus asked for a picture) and mahalo to everyone we spoke to for their kindness. Can't wait to go back in December for the Fox deal.
To all: Here is the track's website and a tidbit from the website:
Hawaii gets Representation @ The Ricky Carmichael Amateur SX 3/12/2014
Racers Represent Hawaii at The Ricky Carmichael Amateur SX @ Daytona Motor Speedway
Thor Powell, Levin Takahashi, Brian Medeiros, and James Kress made huge commitments to travel across the United States and represent Hawaii in The Ricky Carmichael Amateur SX. Congrats to all for pursuing a dream!!!
Pit Row
Trails were a lot of fun too. They were supposed to be opening up an off-road park on Sand Island with an MX track. That was going to be open during the week. Not sure if it ever opened up.
shredder22-You are most welcome and glad the pics brought back some nice memories. CONGRATS for the little one on the way! Is momma having a WMA racer or one of us?
Speaking of little ones here are some pictures of the kekes
I lived on Oahu from '84- '92 and loved riding at Kahuku and Mililani (can you still ride Mililani?). There was also a small riding area on the windward side called the Chicken Farm (I think). I'm sure that is all houses now. Absolutely the friendliest riders anywhere with very little rock star attitude you see at most moto tracks.
The trail system goes from easy green trails to double-diamond hard trails and everything in between, VERY hard when it's raining 'cause everything is slick as snot. I used to ride with the Makaha boys (Matt, Mike, Dickie, Craig........). I'm sure they are still there every weekend (except Craig- RIP). I look at my photos from back them all the time, it was a great period of my life and those guys still mean a lot to me.
Great to see that the brotherhood of dirt bike riders in HI is going strong, too bad the Mauna Kea 200 is done, that was an epic event, for sure.
Thanks for all those pics, Rock- you made my day!
I saw this memorial at the track for Alex Gong and was reminded the high cost we and our families pay to participate in the world's most exciting sport.
Loved watching kainoa Bronson and Alex battle miss those days!
And after spending all day at the track you can trek down the hill to some of the worlds greatest surf!!
Definitely worth the trip as I will be back very soon!
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