New Jersey had some hella fast riders.

um eric the nj still has fast riders LOL farside delizia moore sullivan cordaro etc

But I know you realize that, just a little brokenspokes humor.

From another old timer who raced NJ and against Sal (and yes did beat him at several races through the years) lets not forget Millville NJ where BMX in NJ first started....thanks Mr. Elliott.

Jamming Johnson from the Teaneck Streakers, Sal was a year (or maybe two) older then I was , I didn't get a chance to go head to head with him until racing up in Vernon Valley. I was 14 when I started back in '74 in Millville. Lets not forget his younger brother terry was a pretty good rider too. there was a good group of guys who came out of NJ back in the day...

'76, I'll have to dig through my boxes of trophies, could have sworn my first ones were from '75? Charlie Litsky was a good guy, got most of us from his area into BMX and I won't knock the deceased, but Charlie's racing skills were average at best. Yes Wayne and I and others were doing some 'outlaw' racing back up north when Millville first started. Sorry, to many hits to heads and to many years on the legs to remember where I finished. I still have a close friend who was also a Teaneck Streaker who does have a lot of old pictures from Millville, he's getting them transfered over to CD so we can post some up here, for the other old times to see. We did have a great bunch of guys coming out of NJ back then, and we held our own against the big sponsered boys from the East and West coasts....

The older more famous brother was Dave who went on to ride factory Shimano and got a cover shot from St louis on BMXA.
He had a younger brother named Danny. I didnt know any NorJersey guys as all of my racing was central and south (except the Armory and Braddock, both ABA) So the NBA/WWBMXA guys I never got to meet.

Hello Guys,

Well, I just talked to Renny Roker today.  He is bringing back Jag BMX.  I am starting to ride my cruiser and started doing sprints.  I am 42 now and its not as easy as it once was.  I am even a little scared to jump at times but Richie Farside motivates me.  He is older than me and he smokes around the track. 

I have tons of pictures from back in the day of Milliville and and route 50 track.  I have my first Jag and am giving it back to Renny Roker.  Its a proud day for me.  I can't wait to put the jersey back on in the 2010 season. 

With all that said, here are some names I remember.  I have to make some references to Charlie Veale.  I used to hate racing him, he was fast and always had a nicer bike than me.  Also don't forget Troy Beachum.  What nice family.  I have some pictures of Charlie in LA with me.  Look for them soon on mybellaphotography.com.  Goto the proofs page and look for BMX Pics. 

If any one wants to contact me just call me cell 412-334-2291.

Sweet pic's

The guy in the third pic top row middle  showing jag is #1 is my brother  Melvin Ball..

Thanks for sharing the pics