Friday Photo: Wall of Death Indian Motorcycle Team
[caption id="attachment_2966" align="aligncenter" width="640"] This "Wall of Death" crew were set to perform at the 1949 Presque Isle Fair (in Maine).[/caption]
Tag: motorcycle racing
A $250 Motorcycle That Looks Like A Million Bucks
I do not know how they do it? The XtremepowerUS pocket racer is a 40cc, four-stroke-powered minicycle with mechanical disc brakes that is selling today (Cyber Monday) for $250! That is around the same price…
Jody Weisel Presented 2018 Edison Dye Motocross Lifetime Achievement Award
Jody Weisel was presented with the “Edison Dye Motocross Lifetime Achievement Award” at Glen Helen Raceway during the World Vet Motocross Championships Sunday on November 4th. Jody was the 22nd recipient of the honor and…
Jody Weisel To Receive 2018 Edison Dye Lifetime Achievement Award Sunday – It’s About Time
The 22nd recipient of the “Edison Dye Motocross Lifetime Achievement Award” will be Jody Weisel, the former Hodaka factory rider and editor of Cycle News. He is currently editor of Motocross Action Magazine, where he…
Kings Of Speed – Ascot Raceway 1957 To 1990 Runs Through October 13th – UPDATED
California State University Northridge Art Galleries is presenting an exhibition titled Kings of Speed: Ascot Raceway 1957 - 1990. The exhibit title says all you need to know. If you don't "get it" you are…
Harry Klemm’s “The DG Years, 1975-1976” – An 18-Episode Motocross Series
Harry Klemm was standing at ground zero when the Southern California motocross bomb exploded in the 70’s. In addition to being a highly-respected mechanic, engineer and tuner, Harry is a consummate story teller. Reading his…
Harry Klemm’s “The DG Years, 1975-1976” – Episode 1: Understanding The 70s SoCal Motocross Atmosphere
It is said by many long-time motocross enthusiasts that the 1970s were the golden era of USA motocross…in particular the Southern California scene. I’m not wise enough to say whether or not it was a…
Harry Klemm’s “The DG Years, 1975-1976” – Episode 2: My Road into Motocross
In the early ‘70s, I often raced in SoCal amateur road racing. At that time, local road racing was a sport that moved at exactly the same relentless pace as the amateur motocross world. The…
Harry Klemm’s “The DG Years, 1975-1976” – Episode 3: Getting a Foot in the Door
My Riverside California 125-pro buddy Rick Stout and I took the 40-mile drive to the DG headquarters to meet with Gary. After the initial introduction, Gary was not too impressed with me. Then my friend…
Harry Klemm’s “The DG Years, 1975-1976” – Episode 4: Reality in the Race Shop
The next day at work I witnessed easily the most disorganized and chaotic shop atmosphere I had ever seen in my life. As I was moving in my rollaway toolbox, I realized this place was…