Sunday, August 15, 2010

TRAILBLAZERS CLASS OF 2011 ANNOUNCED

TRAILBLAZERS NAME 2011 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

The Trailblazers Motorcycle Club have announced its 2011 Hall of Fame Inductees. The club will induct Jerry Branch, Tim Hart, Paul Hunt, the Love Brothers, Joe Parkhurst, and Peter Starr at its 67th annual banquet in Carson, California on April 9, 2011.

Jerry Branch made his mark in the field of engine intake and exhaust flow, working through the years with the Harley-Davidson factory for many years, as well Offenhauser, Roush, Britten and many others.

Tim Hart was one of America's early Motocross and Supercross stars, racing for the Yamaha factory and other brands in his career.

Paul Hunt was a pioneer American rider in off-road racing, one of the first to travel to Europe to test the waters in International competition.

The Love Brothers, Bill and Richard, worked as a team, building and tuning Triumph race bikes in the 1960s. Riders such as Dusty Coppage, Eddie Mulder and others rode their bikes to numerous victories.

Joe Parkhurst was the founder and Publisher of Cycle World Magazine, went on to co-found Saddleback Park and published numerous books during his illustrious career in the motorcycle sport.

Peter Starr is best known for his film "Take it to the Limit," along with numerous other film projects to his credit in a career dedicated to documenting the motorcycle sport on film.

For more information about the Trailblazers Motorcycle Club or the banquet log onto: www.trailblazersmc.com.

Monday, August 2, 2010

INFORMATION WANTED

Opening night for the new track at the old Perris race facility is on August 21. There was a practice session on Saturday, July 31. They plan on an Ascot reunion on the 21st and wish to honor all who lost their lives racing at Ascot. If you have any names to add to the list, please contact Wayne Hosaka at hos55x@yahoo.com.

BOBBY SIRKEGIAN WEBSITE

Bobby Sirkegian's daughter, Ava, has put together some things honoring her father on youtube and a website. Bobby and his father have quite a resume. Enjoy!

Bobby Sirkegian Video

Bobby Sirkegian Website



WEBSITES AND STUFF

How to do a test ride

Stay off the freeways. This web site gives routes that don't include highways.

This was passed on from Ed Kretz Jr., one of the first Honda dealers in the U.S.
Honda - The Impossible Dream II