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lIlt is people like you Who make this an enjoyable family sport. 11 Robbie Knlevel Jeremy McGrath and Ricky after a medium start at the Milleville Carmichael are the most overrated Motocross National, and then taking riders of our time. They are great riders, but they've never wanted to test including giving up his spot on the jumped anything anyone cared themselves against the World Cham- Motocross des Nations team. about? Give him three inches of travel like his dad and then )'11 watch. pionship motocrossers. Somebody get this guy a job. When was the last time Robbie Knievel even himself out for the rest of the season, All I can do is bow my head and The other two, Chris Carr and thank God for him making the right Until then he is just a fat, donut- Scott Russell, are good riders, but choice. Life is too short to fumble it eating redneck riding on the coattails again they were content to stay in the away. He has already made a legacy of the craziest man on the planet. states and be big fish in little ponds. for himself and is in that position to Randy Talburt 6111eftr1, WY Sergio Navarro VIa the Intemet return to it any time he knows he is ready. People might find it upsetting that he did this, but they are being . Navarro's comments are in regard to an upcoming Knievel jump. See In The Wind section for more information... Editor The Horse Is Dead In response to Michael Rigdon's letter (Voices, Issue #34, August 22) Talburt is writing in reference to last week's online reader poll question. One quick correction: both McGrath and Carmichael have had success while racing internationally and Russell is a former World Superbike Champion... Editor What About Hank? selfish and are not concerned about human life and the quality of it. My goggles, actually they're yours Travis, are off to you and we'll see you again. Take your time buddy, and we'll be here - always. Plene and Cheryl Saba VIa the Intemet #921 Says Thanks regarding the much-overheard complaint about Glen Helen and Mother's As an avid motocross fan, track day, I felt a strong urge to assist those of the P.W. persuasion so they owner and former racer, I read your newspaper faithfully each week. In Our family recently attended round nine of the AMA California State might find it in their genitalia to the August 22, 2001 issue on page Championship Series held at Glen Forest Service has allowed us to use attend the 2002 opening round of the National Motocross Series. 18, the caption under the photo of Mike Alessi states that he was the Helen Raceway. My son, Jeff, went down and was knocked unconscious roads that are not normally open to "green sticker" motorcycles in order Your wife is not your mother, give first multiple-class winner to sweep on a high-speed jump section of the track. Due to the quick response of for us to connect trails. We will also her the credit card and send her all of his motos. all of the burn areas, so consequently we will not be able to use a majority of the trails that we normally use. The be using some pavement sections, shopping. If junior is involved, give If you would look back to 1985, the flagger, oncoming riders were and our club has to pay law enforce- him/her the credit card and get the you would see that a small-town kid slowed and detoured around him, ment officers to control these areas. hell out of there. from South Carolina also won three avoiding any more injuries. In addition, we will be laying down If you saw your mother more than class titles by way of sweeping every Jeff is home now after a short stay once a year, perhaps your lack of presence would be less noticed come moto he entered. His name was Hank in the hospital and is recovering fine. sections to preserve possible archeo- Moree. We would like to thank the AMA, the logical sites. This event will be Prairie Dogs MC, the staff at Glen unique, to say the least. Kelley M Olson VIa the lnf9met Mother's Day. Spend less time at those Vet Banquets and picnics earning your 50 points, which means nothing in the Peoria Kudos motocross world, and take your fami- I just returned from Peoria, and I must ly to dinner - simply because you love them. Tell your family as payback for you missing Mother's Day that they don't have to go with you to Mammoth on Father's day. say that was the best group of people I have ever been involved with at a Grand National Dirt Track. The weather, people and racing were just awesome. I had seen the race back in the '70s, but racing This is a simple. guide for those who have not mastered the art of relationships in motocross. Quit blaming the AMA for your lack of huevos. Shed the skirt, strap on a sack and put your foot down remember you're a motocross racer so act like one. Ooops, I gotta go - my wife is coming. Kyle Parsons VIa the Intemet Give Freddie Some Credit there was just incredible. It's kind of like racing at Daytona. There is so much history there it gives you goose bumps the first few laps. Congratulations to Chris Carr (again) and thanks to him for not lapping me! You've heard of riders trying to win the Grand Slam of dirt tack (victories in all types) - well, I'm trying to just make the main in all of them. I've only got a Mile left. Springfield, here I comel 6regTysor VIa the Intemet environmental textile cloth on some Helen and all the emergency person- I wanted to forewarn riders of these nel. We would also like to thank all those individuals who helped Jeff at conditions before they show up to our event expecting our usually challeng- the track, family, friends and people ing enduro. With that said, it is imper- who we don't even know. It is people like you who make this an enjoyable ative that we have a good turn out of riders at our enduro. It is important family sport. that we stay on the Forest Service's Russ Elde and family VIctorville, CA calendar of events to insure future motorcycle competition events in the forest. This is going to be the most Bad Mountain Enduro costly event that our club has put on due to these constraints. The San Bernardino National For- Checkpoint Enduro Motorcycle Club is known for putting on an AMA- est is one of the best riding areas in Southern California, and I can't sanctioned District 37 enduro in the believe how many locals have never San Bernardino (California) National Forest. For the past two years, we ridden the area. I am inviting all District 37 riders to come up and ride have had to relocate our event to the our event, even if you have never rid- desert due to fire closures in the for- den an enduro before. Come up and est. After much hard work by club members and the Forest Service, it and just think of the enduro as a fun looks like our event will take place in trail ride. enjoy the fresh air and the pine trees the forest this year on September 16. I am writing this letter to let partic- Thank you for your understanding, ipants and other clubs know what concessions we have had to make in Irs Okay, Travis I'm going to put in my vote for most and we hope to see you at our event. KenDufT Crestline, CA impressive racing feat for Freddie Spencer's 250 and 500cc World What a tough decision it had to be for Travis Pastrana to pull off the track order to put on an event this year. The Forest Service has not completed Durr is the preside,nt of Checkpoints Championships in the same year. after getting up to a good position a thorough environmental analysis of Me... Editor cue' _ n _ _ S • SEPTEMBER 5, 2001 5