Article 1:

Hail to the Chief

John Swartz, Zion, Illinois the person who got me started in the "Motorcycle Industry" in 1966.  click here to see John in his July 1965 Cycle World / BSA ad.


Article 2:

Mad Dog Racing Rich Crouthers and His Top Fuel HD

Rich and I worked together for many years through the 70s and 80s at Lake County Cycles in Zion, Illinois.

Not only was Rich employed at Lake County Cycles in Zion, he was also a very well known regional MX racer. Rich shared sponsorship with us and had a Yamaha support ride for many years.

Check Rich's page out......he is still in the fast lane.

Article 3:

Nice Ice

Ice Racing was the winter sport for us in the 70s and 80s. January and February spawned tracks in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Long Lake at Angie's Harbor Inn, Mineola Bay, Lake Geneva Wisconsin, and the big spectator events at the Lambs Farm in Libertyville.

Article 3:

Remembering Santa Fe Speedway

These pictures have been provided by Chuck Weber. Chuck a long time racer and Flat Track enthusiast has all of the original negatives of motorcycle racing at Santa Fe Speedway taken by the original track photographer.

These negatives represent racing at Santa Fe Speedway from the early 60s on until Santa Fe Speedway stopped Professional Motorcycle Racing. It is estimated he has over 40,000 negatives!!!

Weber is working on a "Best of Santa Fe" Series of pictures that will be available on CD or DVD in the near future.

8/74 Short Track National  updated 02/27/04

6/81 Stadium Motocross

8/82 TT National

Article 4:

Elkhorn Flat Trackers Reunion