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Those that have followed our show over the years know just how much DMXS respects motocross history and the men that forged the way from the genesis.  We stand on the shoulders of those men today and we’re are honored to welcome some of them on tonight as we dedicate the entire show to the 1980 USGP at Carlsbad, where in “One Day of Magic,” the local kid Marty Moates rode his privateer LOP Yamaha into infamy while beating the best the world had to offer and becoming the first American to win the Carlsbad 500cc USGP.

Todd Huffman has become the sport’s curator with his epic Motocross Files series and other project films that helped bridge the past to an entire new generation of fans and the heroes we idolized growing up.  He has done it yet again with “The Carlsbad USGP: 1980 - One Day of Magic” movie set to premiere June 22 at the Spreckles Theater in downtown San Diego.  Check out www.CarlsbadUSGPMovie.com for more information and to view the trailer. 

This would be Roger Decoster’s last race at Carlsbad and it proved to be yet another challenging day for “The Man” as his Carlsbad curse continued.  He never won at the legendary Southern California track and will give us his take on the race and more tonight.

Brad Lackey was the odds-on favorite American to win and battled hard with Moates in the second moto for the overall.  The Kawasaki rider was still searching for his first title and needed every championship point he could get.  A costly error and a chain link fence decided his fate for the day, but he was pumped for the local kid and American fans.

Danny LaPorte ended up with a second overall for the day and felt Marty’s unrelenting pressure throughout the day. He was the second American to lead the first moto and electrify the crowd as the tide seemed to turn in GP racing.

Rick Johnson was the last winner of the Carlsbad USGP in 1986, but was one of the thousands of fans lining the fence that day cheering on our country’s best riders and will give us his perspective at the unbelievable upset he witnessed.

Bob Hannah was not racing that day, but his stellar career overlapped the transition from the European domination to that fateful day in 1980 where the sport was changed forever.

Marty Tripes may be best known for winning the Super Bowl of Motocross at the LA Coliseum in 1972, just a few weeks after turning 16, but the local San Diego native had his own victory at the 250cc GP race at Unadilla in 1978, and knows the importance of those early successes for American motocross.  He was also on the fence watching that day and will give us a sense of seeing a San Diego kid shock the sport.

Laurens Offner was the founder of LOP Yamaha, the team Marty rode for, and also one of his closest friends.  He will be able to give us some insight on how that day changed Marty and the pressure to live up to the magic of that win.

Gavin Trippe was one of the most influential promoters and publishers in the 70’s and 80’s and was recognized for his achievements with an induction into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame.  He was the race promoter in 1980, but was responsible for the first USGP at Carlsbad in 1973 that was considered the Woodstock of motocross. 

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Magoo Van Fund Exceeds Goals

Courtesy of Motor Sports Newswire

March, 12, 2010 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – On Friday, March 5th, Brad and Lori Lackey received an e-mail from recently inducted AMA Hall Of Famer Geoff Fox saying that he, along with his brother Bob, would fund the remaining $15,000 needed for a very special project. to reach $100,000 challenge to the industry Last November, Bob “Hurricane” Hannah issued a $100,000 challenge to the industry to fund a special needs van for injured motocross legend Danny “Magoo” Chandler. But even before the news that the donation from the Fox clan had pushed the project to its goal had sunk in, David Bailey and Russ Koza from RIDERS F1RST and ONE Industries added an additional $10,000 for a grand total of $110,000.

“Wow is all I can say right now,” said Brad Lackey, America’s First Motocross World Champion, and van fund project leader Brad Lackey. “They way people have responded to this challenge and all the other donations we received makes me very proud to be part of the motorcycle industry.”
The challenge was started by 7-Time National Motocross and Supercross Champion Bob Hannah at the 2009 Monsters of Motocross presented by Lucas Oil event last Halloween as he made the first $5,000 donation. A growing list of industry people meeting Hannah’s challenge was promoted each week in a series of advertisements donated by Cycle News. Each week, new names were added, including pioneers and new champions of the motocross market and other generous fans of Magoo.
“It’s awesome that so many fine folks and companies found a way to help make this happen for our friend Magoo,” said Hannah. “I look forward to seeing Danny at the races in his new rig. Maybe he’ll take me for a hot lap,” Hannah joked. “The van turned out great!” adds Lackey. “It is so cool, I think I need one of these rigs for myself.”
These funds will now be used to purchase and outfit a new special needs Sprinter van for Danny Magoo Chandler winner of all four motos of the 1982 Motocross and Trophee des Nations. The van will be outfitted with the newest living equipment and gear to allow Danny to be on the road teaching his riding and safety clinics around the country. The goal is to have the vehicle ready by the Hangtown Motocross National in late May.
Although Hannah’s challenge has been met, there is still funds needed to help pay for insurance, maintenance and other costs related to the vehicle. Also, ongoing signage and branding opportunities on the van will be available for interested companies who would like to associate their brand with Danny Magoo Chandler and his safety clinics.
For more information contact: Brad & Lori Lackey E-Mail: BradLackey@comcast.net
To watch Brad Lackey’s emotional video and learn more about the Danny Chandler Van Fund or make another type of donation for the project visit: www.LegendsAndHeroesTour.org or www.BradLackey.com.
Thanks to all who answered the challenge:
Terri & Bob “Hurricane” Hannah
Terry Knott
Robin & Bob Fox
Bruce Lockwood
Glen Helen Raceway Park
Cheryl & Mark “The Bomber” Barnett
Linda & “Jammin’ Jimmy” Weinert
Todd Huffman & Don Hoffman, PDM TV
Jason Lawrence
Tom Reese/Springfield Armory
Hi-Torque Publications
Travis Pastrana
Ace Burt/Professional Contract Services
Ken Boyko/Cobra Engineering
Geoff & Josie Fox
Alpinestars/Gabriele Mazzarolo
RIDERS F1RST/ONE Industries/David Bailey

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Pastrana Lends A Hand

Courtesy of Motor Sports Newswire

December 17, 2009 - (Motor Sports Newswire) - Motocross legend Brad Lackey was notified this week that MX Champ, ESPN X-Games Gold Medalist, daredevil and rally car driver Travis Pastrana is on board and contributing $5,000 towards Lackey's on-going efforts to get former MX hero Danny "Magoo" Chandler a new special needs van.

"Me and others have made great careers out of doing incredible things... no, IMPOSSIBLE things on motorcycles! However it was Magoo who showed everybody way back when what was possible if you just decided to go for it, and the fans loved him for it," explains Pastrana. "I'm honored to help because what Danny is doing now for motorcycle safety is super important. I want to encourage others who, like Bob Hannah said, 'have the ability to give towards this,' to take up the Challenge to get Magoo his new van," Pastrana added.

Pastrana is the lucky 13th name to be added to the list of 20 as part of Bob "Hurricane" Hannah's Challenge that has been promoted in weekly issues of Cycle News. Pastrana joins Hannah, Terry Knott, Bob Fox, Bruce Lockwood, Glen Helen Raceway Park, Mark Barnett, Jimmy Weinert, PDM TV, Jason Lawrence, Tom Reese/Springfield Armory and Hi-Torque Publications with his contribution towards the Challenge. This leaves seven (7) spots left to fill by those individuals or companies who have the ability and want to help meet Hannah's challenge and make Brad Lackey's van project for Chandler happen before the end of the year.

"Having another current motorcycle star of Travis Pastrana's caliber help us, will go a long way to completing this project for Magoo," said Brad Lackey, America's First Motocross World Champion. "If there is a guy today that recognizes the trail Danny blazed for all of the current riders, that guy is Travis Pastrana."

"It's awesome that Travis is stepping up to meet the challenge," added 7-Time National Motocross and Supercross Champion Bob "Hurricane" Hannah. "Some of us hung it out every time we raced, and Pastrana has really hung it out during his career. However, Magoo was the first and its great that Travis understands this," Hannah concluded.

All the donations for this challenge campaign are tax deductible with 501(c)(3) status.

To take the Hurricane's challenge:
Contact: Brad & Lori Lackey
E-Mail: bradLackey@comcast.net
To watch Brad Lackey's emotional video and learn more about the Danny Chandler Van Fund or make another type of donation for the project visit:
www.LegendsAndHeroesTour.org
www.BradLackey.com

Jason Lawrence Donates $5k to Danny "Magoo" Chandler Van Fund

Courtesy of J-Law Racing

FULLERTON, CALIF. – On Friday, December 4th, Bob "Hurricane" Hannah was informed that Jason Lawrence wanted to be the first of the new breed of riders to join Hannah's Challenge of raising $100,000 towards Brad Lackey's effort in purchasing a new special needs van for the 1982 Motocross and Trophee des Nations Champion, Danny Chandler. "I was reading Cycle News, saw the Challenge ad and let my management know I wanted to do this. Danny was one of the first riders to hang it out for the fans, and all of us today can appreciate what we have because guys like Magoo paved the way," said Jason Lawrence. "I'm going to be stoked to see Danny and his new van at the races next year," Lawrence added. In addition to Jason's donation of $5,000, Bob Hannah was contacted by his friend Tom Reese of Springfield Armory who also pledged $5,000 for the Challenge. And at press time, Hi-Torque Publications (Publishers of Motocross Action, Dirt Bike, Dirt Wheels, and ATV Action magazines) committed another $5,000. This means (12) of the (20) spots have been filled totaling $60,000.

The original Challenge from Hannah was to have (20) individuals-retired or current pro riders, industry executives or individuals who have the means and can afford to donate an amount like this to accelerate "Bad Brad" Lackey's on-going efforts to get his friend Danny "Magoo" Chandler this new special needs van. An advertisement donated from Cycle News every week will list the Challenge and all the names that are on the list. Issue #49 coming out the week of December 7th will now include Lawrence's, Reese's and Hi-Torque names.

"It's great that Jason recognizes what Magoo has done for this sport and is stepping up in such a meaningful way," said Bob Hannah, 7-Time National Motocross and Supercross Champion. "I would also like to take this opportunity to thank my friends Bruce Lockwood and Tom Reese for joining the Challenge. This is about helping a friend in need and is only for those who have the ability to donate in these tough economic times," Hannah added.

"To have a new-school rider like Jason Lawrence be the first to step up and help us with this project is really special," said Brad Lackey, America's First Motocross World Champion. "Man, Jason wasn't born until two years after Danny's accident, so it’s great that he see's Danny's contributions to the sport before and after his paralyzing accident in Paris. It's also very cool Roland Hinz and Hi-Torque has generously agreed to help too," Lackey added.

All the donations for this challenge campaign are tax deductible with 501(c)(3) status.

To take the Hurricane's challenge:
Contact: Brad & Lori Lackey
E-Mail: bradLackey@comcast.net
To watch Brad Lackey's emotional video and learn more about the Danny Chandler Van Fund or make another type of donation for the project visit:
www.LegendsAndHeroesTour.org
www.BradLackey.com

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Bob Hannah Challenges Industry To Help Danny "Magoo" Chandler

Courtesy of RacerX
FULLERTON, CALIF. - At this year's "Monsters of Motocross Presented by Lucas Oil", event master of ceremonies and 7-Time National Champion Bob "Hurricane" Hannah announced his support of the "Magoo Van Fund $100,000 Challenge" by presenting the 1982 500cc World Champion, "Bad Brad" Lackey with the first $5,000 donation. This check will be the first of (20) slots the Hurricane and Brad will fill on a weekly updated ad that is being generously donated by Cycle News.

The campaign is simple: Bob Hannah is challenging those current and retired pro riders, industry executives, and other capable individuals to commit at least $5,000 towards Brad Lackey's exhaustive efforts to build and purchase a new special needs van for motocross legend Danny "Magoo" Chandler. Those who commit will have their names added alongside Bob and others in the weekly Cycle News ad until all (20) slots ae filled and the $100,000 goal is attained.

Since the challenge was announced on Saturday night, nine (9) positions have already been filled, including: Terri & Bob Hannah, Terry Knott, Bob Fox, Bruce Lockwood, Glen Helen Raceway Park, Cheryl & Mark Barnett, Linda & Jimmy Weinert, and Pipeline Digital Media.

"We applaud Bob's challenge along with all the other generous donations, auctions and support," said Brad Lackey, America's First Motocross World Champion. "We'll get Danny his new ride sooner than later so he can continue his work with kids and schools on motorcycle safety. It will be great also for his fans to see him at more of the races," Lackey added.

"This is only happening because Brad Lackey is making it happen," explained Bob Hannah at the Monsters of Motocross event in front of 450+ people. "I'm only asking those that can afford to do this, to step up and help take care of one of our own. Let's get this van for Magoo finished," Hannah concluded.

All the donations for this challenge campaign are tax deductible with 501(c)(3) status.

To take the Hurricane's challenge:
Contact: Brad & Lori Lackey
E-Mail: bradLackey@comcast.net

To watch Brad Lackey's emotional video and learn more about the Danny Chandler Van Fund or make another type of donation for the project visit: www.LegendsAndHeroesTour.org

BradLackey.com

 

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Monsters Of Motocross DVD Release And Online Auction To Benefit Spinal Cord Injury Research

2008 Monsters of Motocross Presented by Lucas Oil Event on DVD including Bob Hannah's Hilarious Spoof "No Chance to Win". Benefitting the Reeve-Irvine Research Center

The DVD trailer and eBay auction links can be viewed at:
http://www.monstersofmotocross.com/pages/enter.html

FULLERTON, CALIF. (June 11th, 2009) - The first annual "Monsters of Motocross Presented By Lucas Oil" went off October 31st, 2008 but the event is still alive with the dual release of the event DVD and eBay auction with over 40 items benefitting the Reeve-Irvine Research Center and spinal cord injury research.

The event that took place October 31st, 2008 honored Brad Lackey with the "Edison Dye Motocross Lifetime Achievement Award" and was hosted by Bob Hannah. The two-hour DVD covers most of the event including a roast of "Bad Brad" Lackey by eight of his friends and motocross legends plus the hilarious spoof of the iconic 1975 film "One Chance to Win" called "No Chance to Win" where Bob Hannah plays the parts of most of the characters. It also features Jody Weisel's emotional "Motocross Immortals" tribute. The benefit DVD will sell for $19.95 and will be released June 30, 2009.

An online eBay auction started today with donated items from a host of companies like Monster Energy, Troy Lee Designs, Scott, MSR, Michael's Action Art, O'Neal, Alpinestars, MotoDogTags.com, Metro Racing, Badco Printing, Bob Hannah, and Pipeline Digital Media. Items include race jerseys from Ryan Villopoto, Jason Lawrence, Jeff Ward, Ivan Tedesco, Doug Dubach and Bob Hannah. Plus Chris Gossler's Troy Lee Helmet and signed prints of Malcolm Smith, Jeremy McGrath, Roger DeCoster, Bob Hannah.

Check the Pipeline Digital Media eBay store:
http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Pipeline-Digital-Media__W0QQ_armrsZ1

"It's great to have the release of the Monsters of Motocross DVD coincide with the ebay auction going live." Said Todd Huffman, Director/Producer of "The Motocross Files". This is a fun event for an important cause and are goal is to grow it and make it a permanent part of the motorcycle community's annual calendar." Huffman added.

"The Monsters of Motocross event is the perfect venue to tie-in our presentation of the Edision Dye Lifetime Motocross Achievement Award in conjunction with the MTA Vet World Championships that take place the same weekend at Glen Helen Raceway." said Tom White of the"Early Years of Motocross Museum". We will honor a new legend every year at this event as it grows." White added.

The 2008 Monsters of Motocross was sponsored by Lucas Oil, Scott USA, Kawasaki Motors, Leatt Brace, Honda of Houston, Mechanix Wear, Filtron, SixSixOne, Sunline, Tag Metals, Badco, Hannah Racing Products, MotoDogTags.com, Michael's Action Art.

The 2009 Monsters of Motocross event is slated for Saturday night, October 31st in San Bernardino. Check back at www.MonstersOfMotocross.com for future information. For 2009 event sponsorship, donation or other inquiries please contact: Pipeline Digital Media at 714-626-0885.