My trip to "The Early Years of Motocross" museum

AbouttheRide
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Edited Date/Time 2/14/2012 9:05pm
Took a trip out to Tom White's lovely property about a month or so ago, I thought you guys may enjoy some of the pics. I apologize in advance for not listing what is what. He had way to much stuff to look at and I didnt take the time to write anything down Smile Ooops....Enjoy!!!

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stillwelding
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2/10/2012 2:11pm
Thanks, I got to go once, a few years back, looks like a few things have been added. Great selection of photos.
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2/10/2012 3:18pm
Interesting that allot of the vintage motocross bikes MXA features look like they come from this collection. There is allot of history there.
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2/10/2012 4:21pm
Damn good stuff! I love that Penton mt uncle has a AMF Harley D I have been trying to get off him for years
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2/10/2012 4:33pm
You can see where MXA gets their vintage bike pictures from.Smile Went about 5 years ago and if you ever have the opportunity to go, do it. The history of the sport lives there.

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2/10/2012 5:54pm
I was there in early December, for the "Bikes and Burgers" fundraiser. Is that when you were there?
2/11/2012 9:53am
Thanks for the post. It's on my Bucket List. Noticed the Eagle 405 and seem to remember that Brad Lackey rode one in the early days?
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2/11/2012 10:20am
Thanks!
Lots of memories represented in those photos.
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2/11/2012 12:16pm
Tom's museum is amazing, and he knows a little bit (and usually a lot) about every single piece in there. And while the bikes are incredible, the little things -- jerseys, race posters, trophies, stickers, riding gear -- add up to one extraordinary collection. If you ever get the chance, GO!

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2/13/2012 11:01am
tydog wrote:
I was there in early December, for the "Bikes and Burgers" fundraiser. Is that when you were there?
Tydog yes this is when I went. I have been lucky enough to attend 4 of these. The best part about attending a Bikes and Burgers event besides be able to support High Hopes is the guest speakers that Mr. White brings to his events. In the four times I have attended I have had the pleasure of hearing Broc Glover speak twice, David Bailey once and the topper was getting to listen to Malcolm Smith tell stories about filming On Any Sunday. Great Great event and if anyone has the chance to attend I suggest you do Smile

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2/14/2012 8:53pm
If people are really interested in going, they usually post the Bikes and Burgers events on MXA's website. If I remember correctly, he does two a year. Tickets don't last so the only way to find out is to be at the riders meeting of REM races at Glen Helen or troll the website and act fast. He doesn't charge but asks for a minimum $20 per ticket donation to the High Hopes charity. They are a brain injury rehabilitation facility in SoCal. Tom should be commended for giving back both to the sport and to the charity. He's a good guy and one of the best track announcers and MC's around.
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2/14/2012 9:05pm
Several years ago I drove down from Oregon for Bikes and Burgers......It was an awesome experience. Tom is very generous with his time and his museumSmile

This is visit that should be high on your list.

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