That is great news and very exciting.
Now if we can figure out what happened to Ohio's only National last year to this year? Yeah, it was 4 wheeled, but a National is a National just the same.
Back to where it all began maybe? He did Pro Am and early SX on Kaw (1989 and 1990). Soemhow that #2 looks oddly familiar too! maybe Kaw was trying to Brand the digit with all the times Villopoto has used it.
Scored a 2006 YZ125 a month ago for $600. LH radiator and crank are toast, but the cylinder / clutch / tranny are safe. Shift follower was already updated too. PC exhaust and intact bodywork. I am excited to hear the little bike hum this coming spring!
I'm going to dust my a$$ out of retirement for this one. On a 125 to boot! I haven't raced since 2004. I think I'm overdue. Thinking about two classes with at least a 1 hour break in between... I will be eligible for 40+ this coming year too! Lots of choices for class selection.
Last weekend for 2014. Let's hope the weather holds. If you haven't been this year, they will NOT be charging for an annual membership (since it's the last open weekend). $20 per day per rider.
Directions / times on their website: www.pushetacreekmx.com
Outside Seveirville, TN actually.
If memory serves right, people started riding, practice track style, in the mid 70s. By 78 or so they were having local races. I have no idea if they were AMA sanctioned at that point. 1987 was the first National.
I wonder how his technique (heavy throttle, rear-wheel steering) will translate to the GP tracks. They tend to be a lot looser than what we see in the US. Historically, RV demolishes people when there is ample tracion or a deep racing surface. Most of Eurozone sees little mid-day prep and...