History of MX in the USA Article

[MXLord327]

Here is a fantastic article about events that have shaped MX in the USA over the years, very two stroke friendly!!!

http://www.pulpmx.com/stories/look-back-old-moto-mags/events-shaped-american-motocross

[Swimr2DaResQ]

Great article! He really spells it out for everyone. I bet he stepped on some AMA/FIM toes with this article! Though I'm sure someone affiliated(on payroll of the big 4) will counter and try to discredit some of his facts about the contracts/deals of the AMA!

"The truth shall set you free!"

[VintageBlueSmoke]

Jeff Emig even famously commented at the ?95 MXDN that there was no way he was going to let Smets beat him on a big trail bike.

I wish someone would throw THAT in his face every week whenever he starts spouting over "these powerful four stroke engines"!

[SachsGS]

The 73 Elsinore was an industry changer but was it the leader in handling and suspension?Not a chance,the Maico was far superior.The first thing Gary Jones did with his Honda was cut the top frame tube and run the thing into a fence to suck the rake in 2 degrees so it would turn.

[eprovenzano]

The 73 Elsinore was an industry changer but was it the leader in handling and suspension?Not a chance,the Maico was far superior.The first thing Gary Jones did with his Honda was cut the top frame tube and run the thing into a fence to suck the rake in 2 degrees so it would turn.

I can concur with that statement...  On my 74 Elsinore, I used to sit on the tank to make it turn...  but because of its length, it was one hell of a hill climbing machine.

[VintageBlueSmoke]

FMF and DG made their fame modifying the elsinor!