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RE: Bull Run Sunday

fact5racer — Sat, 17 May 2008 23:11:19 GMT

It's too bad I didn't know how to post pics. I have a picture of my on my 74 YZ250 with Torsen Hallman boots, hang ten gear and bell helmet with jofa mouthguard.

RE: Bull Run Sunday

Jimbo742 — Sat, 17 May 2008 19:41:09 GMT

That's right about Lisbon. That was the first track/race I ever went to. That's what started my illustrious motocross career, and yes Jimmy Ellis was there. I think I have a photo of him somewhere.
Thanks for serving Fact5. I was actually able to see a Motocross "des" Nations in Germany while in the Army.
Bull Run tomorrow, and the last time I raced there I was on a CR-500. Yipes.

RE: Bull Run Sunday

srg120 — Sat, 17 May 2008 09:33:13 GMT

I recall some NESC affectionatto telling me back in 1982 that the old Pepperal, MA track (which was great) was the 1st track US motocross was raced on. The europeans used to come over to bang bars. I do not know if this is true, but if anyone nows for sure whether yes or no would be great.:)

RE: Bull Run Sunday

srg120 — Sat, 17 May 2008 09:29:15 GMT

Thank you Sir for your service to the country.:)

RE: Bull Run Sunday

Jimbo742 — Sat, 17 May 2008 08:30:52 GMT

Crap I paid $1200 for my brand new 1979 YZ-125 (in "79"). I wish I could pay $1000 these days. And yes the Lisbon Track has to be the oldest. That was the first track/race I ever went to, and Jimmy Ellis was there. I still have old pictures somewhere of that day. That was the beginning of my not so illustrious MX career.
Also thanks for serving fact5. Thanks to the US Army I was able to see a Motocross "des" Nations in Germany. That was a blast.

RE: Bull Run Sunday

RM25042 — Sat, 17 May 2008 05:37:13 GMT

ok lets rephrase this... Bull run is maine oldest track that the MMS races on.... is that better. cuz all you silver heads are bringing up tracks that are real old. :P

RE: Bull Run Sunday

fact5racer — Fri, 16 May 2008 23:17:42 GMT

I have pictures of my friends racing their Elsinore 125 and my friends' YZ250 in 1973 or 4, back when they had the Y strap on the tank at Lisbon Falls. Back then the "Normal yellow Yamaha MX 250 cost 1,000 and had 26 hp. Then for $800 more you could get the YZ which had a whopping 36hp! It is one of the only times in Motocross history that one manufacturer came out with a bike the was worlds better than all the rest, damn near an unfair advantage. It was so impressive I joined the army for the $2,500 combat arms bonus and bought one when I returned from Infantry School.

RE: Bull Run Sunday

106y StepDad — Fri, 16 May 2008 21:22:33 GMT

I used bull run as a practice track back in 1981 and I still have a picture of my old race bike too.:cool:

Buy the way Shawn it's a RM250 1981, I think I paid $1000 for it new.:cool:

RE: Bull Run Sunday

RM25042 — Fri, 16 May 2008 21:16:13 GMT

[quote][b]srg120 (5/16/2008)[/b][hr]No hard feelings Shawn.....I was just trying to enlighten anyone reading this forum topic. Even though I am only 47 this June, believe me, I FEEL 65 when I am riding!!:):w00t:

Keep up the great work...you are doing a great job on MDB, especially the weekly interviews. Great idea.

Good luck at Bull Run....I don't think I will make it this weekend, maybe NESC events next weekend.[/quote]

no hard feelings here either.... im just a wise ***:D thanks alot.. i'm having fun with it and its seems that people like it. ive been slacking on the racing vids tho... ive got alot of clips from the past 2 races. sorry you cant make it to B.R..... its one of my favs :-) oh and p.s. you gotta give Serae credit.. it was her idea :D

RE: Bull Run Sunday

srg120 — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:16:20 GMT

No hard feelings Shawn.....I was just trying to enlighten anyone reading this forum topic. Even though I am only 47 this June, believe me, I FEEL 65 when I am riding!!:):w00t:

Keep up the great work...you are doing a great job on MDB, especially the weekly interviews. Great idea.

Good luck at Bull Run....I don't think I will make it this weekend, maybe NESC events next weekend.

RE: Bull Run Sunday

RM25042 — Fri, 16 May 2008 19:26:45 GMT

[quote][b]srg120 (5/16/2008)[/b][hr]hahha, good one.....actually, I beleive Bull Run is the "3rd" oldest track. I think the old Lisbon track (I beleive Jimmy Ellis raced there) was used before Waterboro. I started racing Waterboro in 1983, great track. :)[/quote]

sorry that i'm not "up to par" on my maine mx history, i'm only 35 not 65:P.. but the 2008 MMS rule book says... bull run... maines oldest mx track. so someone miss printed that.

RE: Bull Run Sunday

srg120 — Fri, 16 May 2008 18:49:35 GMT

hahha, good one.....actually, I beleive Bull Run is the "3rd" oldest track. I think the old Lisbon track (I beleive Jimmy Ellis raced there) was used before Waterboro. I started racing Waterboro in 1983, great track. :)

RE: Bull Run Sunday

Jimbo742 — Fri, 16 May 2008 18:25:32 GMT

I'll be there, even though it's the second oldest track. Although I raced Waterboro in 1979, but they're not around any more, so it doesn't count.:)

RE: Bull Run Sunday

srg120 — Fri, 16 May 2008 17:23:41 GMT

Correction: Skowhegan is the oldest Maine track. I raced in Skowvegas in 1982 when they 1st opened. I beleive Bull Run was not used as a sanctioned event until late 1980's. I remember watching kids use Bull Run as a practice track in 1987...I worked in Auburn and used to check it out when I had no bike (and no $$).

Good luck to all this Sunday.:):)

RE: Bull Run Sunday

RM25042 — Fri, 16 May 2008 01:31:46 GMT

[quote][b]Jimbo742 (5/15/2008)[/b][hr]I plan on going to Bull Run on Sunday for the 3rd race of the series as a spectator and was wondering if it is usually a good turnout? It's a long drive from the Bangor Area if the classes are small and it's not much fun to watch. I haven't been there for a while. Any input?[/quote]

its hard to say what a turn out will be.. but the past two races have been about 300... or better. i think you should come down anyways... its maine's oldest mx track :D

Bull Run Sunday

Jimbo742 — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:06:49 GMT

I plan on going to Bull Run on Sunday for the 3rd race of the series as a spectator and was wondering if it is usually a good turnout? It's a long drive from the Bangor Area if the classes are small and it's not much fun to watch. I haven't been there for a while. Any input?