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and still does, over the Thanksgiving holiday
was, and always has been, about having a
good time, where results take a back seat to
just plain having fun. Day In The Dirt was soon
dubbed "The Fastest Party In Town."
All the proceeds from the practice sessions
went straight to the Steve McQueen Memo-
rial fund for Boys Republic, a place where
McQueen spent time in his youth. Alexander
BY SPENCER OWENS
PHOTOGRAPHY BY SPENCER OWENS
I
n 1989 Hollywood stuntmen Kenny Alexander
and Jimmy Roberts created the Day In The
Dirt Motocross Grand Prix. It was a day—actu-
ally three days—of racing that was inspired by
the lifestyle and vibe of the famous actor and
motorcycle racer, Steve McQueen. The under-
lying theme of the three days that took place,
FOR A UNIQUE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY TRADITION
Glen Helen was the place
to be over the Thanksgiving
Holiday, where the 21st
running of the Day In The Dirt
played out with hundreds of
racers taking part.
Remember
