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As we head into the final round for the 2009 - 2010 series on May 9th, it's a good time for a reflection on the latest season. The tracks this year have proven very popular with the riders with all tracks proving challenging in places whilst remaining very safe. This shows the skill and experience of our track designers and it's a big thanks to them for all their hard work at the meetings. Kiwitahi Road has been used twice this year and is fast and flowing, but with one meeting being very dry and dusty showed the dangers of close racing as Chris was used for a braking marker as he lay beside his fallen bike obscured by the dust. A couple of broken ribs caused by the big YZ launching off his midriff hasn't slowed him down and it was great to see him wandering around the following meeting as a spectator - best wishes for your return in May's round.

Our "Angel of Mercy" whom is our ambulance officer kindly lent her property for a round in March and May and the track proved to be one of the best. Challenging yet safe as always it is a big thanks for providing such a great venue for us.

Finally, just a reminder to all that VMX is a game we all like to play and is not to be taken too seriously. Safety is paramount. To quote a famous line from a TV show, "Hey, let's be careful out there".

Alastair

Webmaster Ramblings

A couple of weeks ago I found myself in Los Angeles and did a couple of interesting things which I'd like to share.

On April 7th I attended a "Bikes and Burgers Night" at the "Early Years of Motocross Museum" in Orange County. Click here> "Early Years of Motocross Museum

This is a private museum run by Tom White and 5-6 times a year he opens it to the public for an evening. The quality of the bikes is outstanding and I saw 8 different makes I had never seen before including Hodaka, Rokon, Yankee Z and Monark. There were many Husqvarnas including a twin cylinder 500 and plenty of British bikes as well. Tom and his brother Dan ran a company called White Brothers after Tom had to give up racing due to an arm injury which took a long time to heal. It was a great experience and one I would highly recommend if you're in Los Angeles when one of these nights is on.

The second event I attended was the Two Stroke World Championship (2 Stroke Champs) at Glen Helen (Glen Helen) raceway, conveniently located near the huge Chaparral Motorcycle store. On at the same time was a CalVMX (CalVMX) race on the smaller track next door. Chuck Sun was riding a KTM 2 stroke on one track with Mike Bell riding in the VMX on the other track. Standing in the car park between the two meant I could watch both races at the same time. A spectator looked familiar so I introduced myself (whether he liked it or not) to Eddy Lawson who was very nice and shook my hand. All in all an awesome day and another must-do if you're around LA when an event is on. For the CalVMX, no licence is required making it easy to ride in an event if a bike can be secured.

The one common theme worldwide with bikes is that people collect, ride and race for the fun of it which makes it a great sport for those who have the passion as we all do.

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