Steve is now the AMA Dirt Track Race Director and oversees the track conditions at every national event. I saw him race so many times - he has one of the longest racing careers in the history of the sport.
Heavy Rain, Sun, a Slight Spill, a Mad Shop Cat, a blown strap, a trip to the "Halter Saddle Shop" and now it's reinforced and ready for anything - KICK ASS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
Sturgis Comin' Up !
The Jackpine Gypsies have a whole week of races lined up . . . even the 1/2 Mile is back !
Bob Spina at Spade Bros.
Spina sent me this airbrushed eagle in process on a flaked out job I believe he's currently working on at Spade Bros. If you're in Cali - stop in to the shop sometime and tell them Noot sent ya . . .Spade Bros.
15831 Chemical Lane - Huntington Beach, California.
Ph:(877)957-7233
Have a Great Independence Day Weekend
Classic Shirts
Since I was a kid, I've been given every sort of Harley shirt. I had so many I took about 70 shirts to Goodwill last year. Now they are all over town. It's kinda neat. B&N Cycle was Big Noot's 2nd shop (1969-1973) now a Taco Johns. I drew up the Noot's logo in Jr. High. (now I can't hardly wear an actual "Harley" shirt (for obvious reasons).
Autolite
I got a whole shed full of ironhead Sportsters - and the best plugs to run are Autolites. They don't foul as easy, they're cheap, the tip is on for good - and they index easy. These are non-resistor plugs for points and magnetos . . . Ironhead XLR Heads (long reach plug): Autolite 55
Ironhead Stock Heads: Autolite 4316
K, KH and KR Heads: Autolite 4316
(PS. Don't put the long reach in your stock heads or you know what happens)
Hey Folks . . .
MOTORCYCLE FLAT TRACK RACES
Lee County Fair - Donnellson, Iowa
Wednesday Nite, July 7th - 6:00pm
Wednesday Nite, July 7th - 6:00pm
Let's see . . .
O'Brien, Renzo, Mert, ________, __________, __________, Rayborn, the Brelsfords . . .Can you fill in the blanks???
#17 Checked Out ! Go Hank go . . .
I guess this guy brought his bike in and told Jimmy to just cover it with pinstripes ?Glory Years
Photo of an actual stunt which took place at the St. Paul Minnesota Fairgrounds back-in-the-day. Look at all the people ! It's a packed house !
The Most Famous Dirt Tracker
Springfield Mile about 10 years ago. I get this deal to work with Dave Despain and help out with the "Hall-of-Fame Race." I'm talkin' to Carroll Resweber (yes, the one and only) about this motorcycle. He didn't think it was the same bike. Anyway, his buddy painted the duck on the tank. Along comes one of the "Davidsons" from the factory. He told me as long as they were paying me money to race - it had better say Harley-Davidson on the tank. So, we had to change it. Carroll Resweber won the #1 Plate in 1958, 1959, 1960 and 1961 - then he got all busted up.He autographed my 1961 AMA Motorcyclist Magazine I brought with me - with a huge centerfold of him inside sliding around on this bike (or one like it). I think this is the most famous flat-tracker of them all . . . now up for discussion.
Vandegrift Harley-Davidson
This sign is rare !It's before Tom was an authorized HD dealer in Albert Lea, MN.
(The shop is now Bergdale's)
St. Paul Vintage Meet
Livin' out of a van, saw some bikes, bought some parts, drank some beers, rode to Porky's, went to Benassi's, spent some money, talked to Phil, traded with Bromie - stopped at Cabelas - that's about it. A good time was had by all - despite a little drizzle . . .
Minnesota State Fairgrounds Swap Meet and Bike Show This Fri & Sat
JUNE 11th and 12th, 2010 - Ride up to the Minnesota State (St. Paul) Fairgrounds for the coolest swap meet and bike show you'll ever see this weekend. Enter off Snelling Avenue.Camping is cheap on the grounds with showers.
Neat dinner ride to Porky's Drive Inn Friday Nite.
Parts everywhere.
Damn good bike show. Vincents, Harleys, Triumphs, BSAs, Nortons, Matchless's, Sunbeams, JAPs, Jawa's, Clevelands, bad ass Indians, Ducati's, all the brands represented . . .
Come see it for yourself. You only live once.
Drink ice cold Hamms when you can - see you there !
(Pictured: original photo from the St. Paul Fairgrounds - Motorcycle Corps.)
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