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#26 2012-05-23 7:24am

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Who's bringing what to the swap? I've got some mid and new school stuffs, as well as an 86 PFT frameset.


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#27 2012-05-23 8:46am

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What is the schedule for the festivities?

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#28 2012-05-23 10:02am

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Thats what we were wondering too, Woody. What are the vintage show hours....I saw the race schedule. smile


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#29 2012-05-23 1:42pm

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Side Hack race?

I'll be there!

Bring it!
(literally)

They said they'd let me race it if I showed up with it.

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#30 2012-05-23 1:43pm

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#31 2012-05-23 2:09pm

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Re: Akron Ohio, VINTAGE BMX RACE SHOW AND SWAP MEET Sunday May 27th

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I'm no old guy, but I haven't raced in a few years. Would I be eligible to race on my JMC without having to buy a full membership?

Yes Will.  $5

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#32 2012-05-23 2:11pm

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Thats what we were wondering too, Woody. What are the vintage show hours....I saw the race schedule. smile

I think the show is just kind of there in parallel.
Not sure about scheduled judging or registration.

Just come.  It's a great track and great people.

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#33 2012-05-23 2:12pm

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I'll be busy racing, juggling my 2 racing boys and racing wife.  I'll have a 4130 BMX jersey on with my name on it.  Please introduce yourself if you see me?

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#34 2012-05-23 9:02pm

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Any of you that are wavering about coming.

- Akron BMX is the best track and best organization of BMX in Ohio.
- If you want to be enlightened about the current state of BMX racing in the U.S.  You've got to be here.
- The majority of the Akron staff and Parents are old school BMXrs themselves.
- They are actually opening a Museum or video and donated items of track members.
- the track is amazing
- The facilities are amazing
- It will be a great mix of new-school and old school
- Have you ever seen the Goodyear Blimp hanger up close?
- Sidehack races?
- Old school races
- New Schools races
need I continue?

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#35 2012-05-24 2:56am

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Re: Akron Ohio, VINTAGE BMX RACE SHOW AND SWAP MEET Sunday May 27th

Sorry I couldn't get you all answers sooner, but work at the track has taken all of my spare time for the last two months and I have very little time to get online.

Mark is correct about the schedule, it is running right along with the race times.

Registration will be from noon to 1:30 - for both the show and the race.
There will be a museum dedication at 1:45 - we converted some old 80's racing videos over to DVD and are showing them as well.
Racing starts at 2pm

If you don't have a membership and still want to race - there is a one day membership and race fee of $5.00
Side Hacks are invited - if you got them, we can set up a race for them

The swap meet (free) is open to anything you want to sell - old, mid or new school stuff.

There will be a special roped off area for all of the show bikes along the fence that is next to the concessions building.

Mark - thanks for the kind words about the facility

i just want everyone to know that this is our first attempt at anything like this and any help or advice is welcome.  Hopefully we can make it an ongoing event.

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#36 2012-05-24 6:26am

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Re: Akron Ohio, VINTAGE BMX RACE SHOW AND SWAP MEET Sunday May 27th

Thanks Steve.

I forgot to mention, for any of you freestyle guys who don't want to race,  there's a great concrete skate park right at the track

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#37 2012-05-24 12:01pm

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Akron is a nice facility and the people there have always been awesome. Nice race turnouts, and great volunteers. I havent personally had the privilige of racing there, but my son has raced there many times for various races. cool


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#38 2012-05-24 3:04pm

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Re: Akron Ohio, VINTAGE BMX RACE SHOW AND SWAP MEET Sunday May 27th

chillywilly263 wrote:

Who's bringing what to the swap? I've got some mid and new school stuffs, as well as an 86 PFT frameset.

I've got a few OS freestyle bikes and a couple racing framesets I'll be bringing, as well as NOS and used parts and some magazines to sell.

Bring a good amount of $$$$ because cash talks in making better deals!!!! big_smile

Sean


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85 Vector Unlimited (2nd Gen Unlimited)
ANY CONDITION - COMPLETE OR FRAME AND FORK
Lot's of TRADE-BAIT to offer!!! Cash sale works too!

Also looking for 92 Haro Master - complete or f/f I KNOW THERE'S SOMEONE OUT THERE WHO WANTS TO GET RID OF THEIRS!!!

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#39 2012-05-24 8:04pm

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Re: Akron Ohio, VINTAGE BMX RACE SHOW AND SWAP MEET Sunday May 27th

chillywilly263 wrote:

I'm no old guy, but I haven't raced in a few years. Would I be eligible to race on my JMC without having to buy a full membership?

$5 one day memberships to cover insurance.

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#40 2012-05-24 8:34pm

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Re: Akron Ohio, VINTAGE BMX RACE SHOW AND SWAP MEET Sunday May 27th

Vintage area is going to be in a great spot behind the moto boards, near the concession stand and the third straight.  Set up early and stay late.  It is all about fun in the sun BMX style.

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#41 2012-05-24 9:25pm

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Re: Akron Ohio, VINTAGE BMX RACE SHOW AND SWAP MEET Sunday May 27th

You racing Ed?

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#42 2012-05-25 6:04am

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Re: Akron Ohio, VINTAGE BMX RACE SHOW AND SWAP MEET Sunday May 27th

So where is the registration table going to be and who do we see???

What time do we want to be there to start setting up for the Vintage Show?


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Lot's of TRADE-BAIT to offer!!! Cash sale works too!

Also looking for 92 Haro Master - complete or f/f I KNOW THERE'S SOMEONE OUT THERE WHO WANTS TO GET RID OF THEIRS!!!

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#43 2012-05-25 6:20am

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Re: Akron Ohio, VINTAGE BMX RACE SHOW AND SWAP MEET Sunday May 27th

EddieNelson wrote:

chillywilly263 wrote:

I'm no old guy, but I haven't raced in a few years. Would I be eligible to race on my JMC without having to buy a full membership?

$5 one day memberships to cover insurance.

Regarding the one day memberships, could I buy one so I could hit the track for a few practice laps even if I don't plan on racing?


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#44 2012-05-25 10:00am

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Re: Akron Ohio, VINTAGE BMX RACE SHOW AND SWAP MEET Sunday May 27th

If any of you guys have any of these parts - please bring them so we can work out a sale / trade:

Redline STR V-bars
Redline Brute stem
Sugino A-5 spider
KKT RMX aluminum 1/2" pedals
Peregrine seat - white

Oh, and maybe a 3-piece RL-20 padset that you just have lying around, taking up space........ big_smile


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Lot's of TRADE-BAIT to offer!!! Cash sale works too!

Also looking for 92 Haro Master - complete or f/f I KNOW THERE'S SOMEONE OUT THERE WHO WANTS TO GET RID OF THEIRS!!!

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#45 2012-05-25 10:16am

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radmeon wrote:

So where is the registration table going to be and who do we see???

What time do we want to be there to start setting up for the Vintage Show?

Since this is the first time Akron's doing a show, I'm not sure that's been established.

There is a central area with registration, concessions and support buildings where they can proabaly direct you.

I'd say show up around noon?
Like I said, it'll be pretty informal and probably pretty shoot from the hip.

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#46 2012-05-25 10:40am

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Re: Akron Ohio, VINTAGE BMX RACE SHOW AND SWAP MEET Sunday May 27th

Sounds good to me, Mark. I'm looking forward to being there.

I've been to quite a few shows so I might be able to give some advice, if wanted or needed. Feel free to PM or email if you'd like.

Sean


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85 Vector Unlimited (2nd Gen Unlimited)
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Lot's of TRADE-BAIT to offer!!! Cash sale works too!

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#47 2012-05-25 10:59am

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Can't wait!  Just 2 more days! Sean and I are bringing a trailer full of vintage bikes and stuff for sale! big_smile


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#48 2012-05-25 12:18pm

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Re: Akron Ohio, VINTAGE BMX RACE SHOW AND SWAP MEET Sunday May 27th

chillywilly263 wrote:

EddieNelson wrote:

chillywilly263 wrote:

I'm no old guy, but I haven't raced in a few years. Would I be eligible to race on my JMC without having to buy a full membership?

$5 one day memberships to cover insurance.

Regarding the one day memberships, could I buy one so I could hit the track for a few practice laps even if I don't plan on racing?

That shouldn't be a problem.  Sign up, Practice, Race, or Roll the gate in motos if you want.  This is all about fun!! It will be a chance to see some old bikes and old dudes like me on the track again.  I'm only good for one lap or 2 first straights in the same day!!

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#49 2012-05-25 12:22pm

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You racing Ed?

Using the term racing loosely Yes!  I'm loaning out my S&M Holmes to someone that wants to race it for me.  I might race my Cruiser or tool around all day talking to old faces!!!  Gonna be fun

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#50 2012-05-26 5:14am

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Re: Akron Ohio, VINTAGE BMX RACE SHOW AND SWAP MEET Sunday May 27th

We are looking forward to having everyone come out to the track and show off their stuff to the younger generations.
I think that sharing the past with the newer riders and families lets them understand just how much the sport has changed / not changed over the years.

Sean, when you get there, try to find me - this is our first show ever, so we will take all the advice we can get!
I'm sure there are areas that we did not think of or things that could be done better in the future.
If this goes well and everyone likes it, we may try to have a vintage show every year or two.

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