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"We'll be the laughing stock of the racing world." Mahony Thanks I would like to thank all of the people Motocross des Nations Alarming Tactics I just got around to reading your who wrote and called expressing their sympathies over the recent loss of It's time for a little public debate on this potential Motocross des Nations our father, Walt Mahony. My sister, Kim, my wife, Vickie, and I all deeply appreciate the out- fiasco. While I applaud the efforts of say that I think that there needs to be Malcolm McCassy, Jim Facciuto and balanced use of public lands but... by starting his column with stats of how pouring of love and kind words. He was a friend to all, and will be missed. We are planning on doing something in his honor when we come out for Del Mar. Maybe we'll see you there. Again, thank you, and God bless. Dan Mahony Urbana,MO 6odspeed, Eric Larson We lost one of our own Sunday, September 15 at the AMA National Hare & Hound in Oreanna, Idaho. The shock running through the off-road community of the Northwest has put long faces and tears on many tough guys and hurts us all deeply. What a terrible loss. Howard and Enid Larson raised a young man to be proud of. I've never heard a bad word about Eric. He had a lot of heart and cared about people. I remember how shook he was when Danny Hamel died. How could it be? Eric got to ride with some of his heroes in the Mojave Desert 10 years company, the event should have never been scheduled for Competition Park - new or old - in the first place. This is a world-class event and should be held in a world-class facility. The FIM, Dorna, and the AMA should have put their heads together with the National Promoters Group to come up with the best possible U.S. venue. The only candidate in Southern California should have been Glen Helen. And the promoter shouldn't be in a position to lose his shirt. This race should be subsidized so the U.S. can show the world that we know how to host a major event. Instead, we get the possibility that the police will show up with a court order and shut the thing down? We'll be the laughing stock of the racing world. Fred Nichols Mission Viejo, CA The Motocross des Nations at Competition Park was officially canceled on September 21. .. Editor Where Is Windham? ago - Danny, Paul Krause and others. I'll remember the look in his eyes for Where is Kevin Windham? I have a long time, riding with champions, heard a lot of rumors about him for getting a critique now and then, and just being amazed. I also remember the last two months and don't have any idea what his plans are. I have guest column by Tim Tolleson and find his tactics alarming. First, let me many cycles were sold (massive increases each year), this brings about the image that, in the future, there will be so many bikes and other ORVs that the need for land will never be satisfied, just like with most of man's endeavors. We are kind of like the yeast in a bottle of wine that grows until it eventually kills itself through its own land to commercial use so they can make a lot of money. Go up to Oregon where the foresters clear-cut everything regardless of natural value. An example of this is some natural hot springs a friend showed me where they could have kept a grove of trees, but wouldn't! They see ORVs are a way to get a larger political base for this goal. It's a lot like the Mafia. In joining them, you may accomplish some of your goals, but at what cost? waste. I guess those who want to economically benefit from off-roading want continued growth, but maybe it would be better if our community remained small but devoted. Possibly I'm tired of watching zit-faced urban 4x4 owners tear up any piece of dirt they can get a tread on and then crying because they scratched their truck. Tolleson then goes on to try to scare us by implying that our homes are at risk to forest fires. What's with DavtdBell Castro Valley, CA this? Sure, by definition, if we cut down the forests there will not be forest fires! The idea that we can "thin" ShoW Me The Boys forests is crazy. In fact, the idea that we can "manage" forests is just plain stupid. All we can really do is manage to slow their destruction. To pre- Come on, Cycle News, give me a break! I mean, you gladly show a huge picture of Nicky Hayden on the podium with three pretty girls, but you can't show one decent Pit Daddy picture? Is my subscription up yet? Crts &lIlian Canffe!d, OH vent homes from being burned, stop building in forests. For that matter, as seen up here in the East Bay, clear out the trees next to your house. No matter how hard they more than one taking a moment to heard that he is done with racing and comment, "Really nice guy." Eric was proud of his folks, and for good reason. They are what he was does not have a ride for next year. I have also heard that he wants to only ride the outdoor series next year. I do just clean up after it made of: Honest, caring, generous, not know what to believe, but I might has finished its job. respected. They were lucky to share the sport we love so much as a family - and it was a family that was easy to have an idea. Being that McGrath will do Supercross on a Bud Light KTM, how about Windham doing the out- I think that it might be good for dirt riders feel a part of. The Larsons were quick to come to my defense in the past when comments or articles didn't doors on McGrath's team? That would keep the Bud Light sponsorship visible all year long with two give a fair shake to one of their own. awesome riders and give KTM more I have a memory and a vision of races to win. Who knows? try, firefighters really do not control fires. They to separate from the BlueRibbon Coalition. Our interests are probably quite a bit different from theirs. Most riders I know are actually Eric that won't leave my mind. It is of Also best wishes for Team USA at quite conservation ori- Eric on a ride in the Mojave with the the Motocross des Nations - I will be sun just starting to set, a view from there to watch our riders win and sup- ented. They simply don't want to be selec- behind him as he crests a hill by a Joshua tree, just slightly airborne and port our country. I can't wait. tively excluded from Matt Hawkins chasing Danny across the desert. I guess that's what those two will be SUnland, Ca doing for some time now, and they'll get along just fine. Windham recently raced for the first time since breaking his leg. He is expected to return for the 2003 racing season... Editor PaulOstbo OeEJufTl, WA use of large tracts of land. They want to enjoy the land and tread lightly. This is a good fight. The BRC seems to want to open up most government cue I e n _ _ S • OCTOBER 2, 2002 5