IN
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8th Annual
Carlsbad
Reunion
T
he San Diego Supercross
once again brought with it
the Carlsbad MX Reunion, taking
place at Booze Brothers Brewing
Co. in Vista, California, on Sunday,
February 9. Plenty of industry and
former racers who were in town
for the AMA Supercross round
took the opportunity to head to
San Diego's North County the next
day to share some pints, some
stories and some laughs from their
days racing at the famous South-
ern California motocross track,
Carlsbad Raceway. Organized by
Scott and Debbie Burnworth, the
annual event celebrated its eighth
year in 2020.
"Carlsbad Raceway was one
of my favorite tracks all the way
until I finished racing," said Scott
Burnworth. "When I started the
Carlsbad Reunion event, I thought
it would be cool to invite every-
body that ever raced at Carlsbad
Raceway, fans who saw it on TV
and get together tell lost stories
and look at old memorabilia."
The 2020 event had a good
turnout of former racers including
Broc Glover, Ricky Johnson, Da-
vid Bailey and Jim Holley. Several
racers who attended the ISDE/T
reunion in Julian the night before
also showed up for the Carlsbad
Reunion, including Jack Penton
and Lars Larson. The late, great
Marty Moates' brother David
Moates was also on hand, along
with Ron Turner, Gary Denton,
Marty Smith, Donnie Hansen,
and former owner of Carlsbad
Raceway Larry Grismer.
Since starting the Carlsbad
Reunion, the event has expanded
to include a bike display. "It's
for bikes of any era that might
have raced at Carlsbad, really,"
Burnworth explained. "There's
no contest; I give out prizes to
everybody that brings a bike. I
just want to keep it loose!"
Among those who featured
display bikes was Gerald Langs-
ton, father of Grant Langston
who also made an appearance
at the reunion. Burnworth plans
to continue the event to coincide
with the San Diego Supercross,
so plan to stop by if you're in town
for 2021! CN
(Top) Scott Burnworth's Carlsbad MX Reunion turned eight this year, inviting
former racers and fans to Booze Brothers Brewing Co. in Vista for a night of bench
racing. (Above) Long-time friends Frank Graceffa (left) and Craig Mueller (right),
display this vintage image of themselves together at Carlsbad Raceway 41 years
ago. (Right) Broc Glover (left) shows off a vintage signed jersey.
