Anaheim 1 2011
Anaheim 1 is always a
big event and this year is no exception. The first race of
the season has all of the riders on their new bikes with a clean
slate for the new year of racing. I volunteered to help with
the Legends and Heroes Tour and brought my DKW. Even though I
have done several events with them now, I am always blown away by
the attention the DKW receives by the young and
old.
The kids are amazed
by the leading link front end and all of the chrome while the
adults either had or wanted one of these incredible machines.
The chrome bars, tank, fenders, shocks, spokes and rims really make
these bikes shine.
We were set up across
from the Monster Energy stage and after talking over the top of
their PA for several hours I lost my voice for a couple of
days. It is always a lot of fun talking about the early years
of MX in the US. I never know who might stop by or be a part
of the Legends group so I have several recognition awards ready
just in case. I had been in CO at the MXDN with the Legends
and Heroes where I had told Gary Baily about how he had let me stay
in his huge tent during the rainfest at Hangtown 1969. I had
wanted to thank him for 40 years and told him that he and David are
on my extreme pioneer hit list.
Gary Baily
Pioneer to Professor
is the appropriate title of his new book (garybaily.com) His
accomplishments in the MX world are indeed Legendary and I was very
happy to present him with my Extreme Sports Pioneer
recognition. Beating the Europeans and winning several
National are just a few of his accomplishments. He has kept
the sport alive and growing by passing on his knowledge through his
very successful MX school. Thanks again for the tent and all
that you have done for our Sport!!!
David Baily
Taking American MX
and Supercross to another level with his legendary battles with
Ricky Johnson, David pioneered different ways of getting around the
track. The Monster announcers kept talking about the battle
at Anaheim being the best ever but the one that stood out for me
occurred at the Rose Bowl where the lead went back and forth almost
every lap after lap. It was so incredible to watch history in
the making!! Even after a life changing injury David was
still pioneering racing by competing in marathons
unbelievable!! You are truly an inspiration.
Thanks for all you have done for MX and good luck with all your
endeavors!!
