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Flat
Track
Info Wanted
Old Riders, Bikes or Tracks,
non technical.
For hard to do stuff go to
Tuners
Forum at Flattrack.com
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I
have received a number of emails requesting info I do not know or do
not have access to.
I
decided to start a page to help people seeking information on old
racers, bikes or tracks.
Dennis vft
Send me an e-mail with your
question to post at dennis@vft.org
PLEASE
put Flat Track Info on subject line.
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Info Wanted

My buddy Don Miller (Metro Racing) is restoring the Don Castro Red-Line Triumph. It's the one he rode with
the Tracy fiberglass tank/seat/tail on it (that was outlawed soon thereafter!). He's almost finished, but
we need a color photograph of it so he can match it! The bike will be on display at the Triumph display at
Vintage Days this July so time is getting short.
Any help, leads or ideas are greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Greg Bastek
Don Miller can be reached at 1-877-746-3876 or http://metroracing.com/index.php?main_page=contact_us
June 11
Johnson Cam InfoDOES ANYBODY HAVE CAMSHAFT SPECS. FOR A JOHNSON CAM
FOR A TT500? MARKINGS ON CAM ARE :
KDJ
9-03
J-6
I CALLED JOHNSON & HE SAID THE CAM IS TOO OLD & DOES
NOT HAVE ANY SPECS. FOR IT.
NEIL E-MAIL starservicecenter@verizon.net
Feb 20
Reg Mull infoJust left your website am writing to no if you know of a flattracer #47R Reg Mull that raced at ascot park in the 1960s.
He was my dad and also raced in mich in the 1940s 1950 and 1960 at ascot In the 40s and 50s.
His # was 49V He road BSA AJS MATCHLESS ARIAL. I am looking for photos or anything about him.
If you could help it would be greatly appreciated Thank You
Added Feb 8th
Thank you for posting info about Reg Mull.
Could you post, Articles or photos or any info on Motor City Speedway in Michigan.
My dad REG MULL raced flattrack there in 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951. He won the championship, I think in 49, 50 or 51.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
DENMULL@cuonlinenow.comFeb 3
RS750
I was hoping to post a pic or two of my RS750 in order
to get information on any race history people may
recall on this bike. I bought it some years back from
Roy Platell (Terry Povey's old sponsor) who bought it
from the estate of the late Jim Feuling. It has 35N
number plates on it, AMA pro tech sticker and is a
twin shock model. Any recollections can be emailed to
flattrack57@yahoo.com Thanks in advance!!Jan 31
Champion Frame
I'm looking for any info on this Champion frame XL350.
I have seen many other champion xl's but they all have a single downtube frame, this one is a double downtube
frame with a special bend for the exhaust. Has anybody seen one like this? Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks, Jesse
jessicajesse@peoplepc.comJan 31
WantedWanted photos of San Jose indoors as well as Cow Palace races from 60s and 70s.
Also any other Dist 36 racing to put on website. Gennai, Hocking and Yarn and all the rest.
Any help appreciated. Bill Hanlon
relayer55@mac.com
Jan 4
Rickman XR?
Recieved email from Russel Jan 7th
This frame was made by Harry Hindle, an excellent welder and master craftsman, in the early 70s.
He worked for Harley Davidson West, in Marina Del Ray, CA (now known as Bartels Harley Davidson).
After one of your veiwers saw it on your site, he recognized it as Harry Hindles work and emailed me.
He is still doing more research on it. I will keep you posted if I learn any more on it. Thanks alot, Russell
I'm forwarding you some pictures of an XR 750 Rickman frame. It has a
KR 750 motor in it right now with early Sportster cylinders. There is a
date on the neck that reads" 12-25-72" this was made by Rickman,
I'm wondering if anybody remembers this frame. That is a memorable date
on the neck, that someone would remember if they had it. It has an
adjustable swing arm. The oil tank is in the frame. It is truly a
work of art. I'm wondering if the 2 Rickman brothers might be able to
add some history to this frame. I wonder if it was originally made for
a XRTT Road Racer or if any one remembers it being raced on a dirt
track in the early 70's. I can tell that a 1972 XR 750 motor would bolt
right in. If anybody knows anything about this frame, I could email
them more pictures.
Thanks, I'd appreciate any input, Russell flattrack2001@yahoo.com



Dec 19
Boss Yamahas
I'm
looking for info in relation to 2 Boss framed Yamaha 2-strokes, one 250
and one 360 . Both bikes were together and look very similar. Number
plates indicate "4J". Glass is all white with Harley Davidson stickers
on tanks and fenders. These bikes would have probably been campaigned
around the Northern California area. Any help appreciated... ereidd
(at) hotmail (dot) com
Nov 28
Email from Ron Johnson 68K on Dec 19th
In the 1970's there was a HD
dealer in Auburn, CA name of Jack Stadel. He had two sons racing, they
rode Yamahas. I remender seeing them at Lodi and Chico with these
bikes, white with HD decal on them. Those decals are 75th Anniversary . I
used think thats odd on a Yamaha. This could be their racers. At that
time I worked at HD in Sacramento. If any help, good ! Ron Johnson 68K
C&J CanAm
I have a Can-Am in a C&J frame. I heard there were only a couple made. I am looking for info on the frame.
Type of glass that was used, who built the frames, who raced them. Any leads or info would be greatly appreciated.
Very nice frame and motorcycle but it has Dick Mann glass on it.
Thank you Bryan.
shellenboogie@hotmail.com
Nov 28
Info on Dixon PagnellaHello,
My name is Wendy Pagnella. I found your site when trying to dig up any
info on my dad. I was wondering if maybe you can help.
This would make a great holiday gifts for him....I am not sure of the dates but he used to race.
(Amateur flat track at Ascot raceway and also TT) His name is DIXON PAGNELLA.
It was during the mid 60's -- early 70's. I am looking for any Pictures,
New's articles and even better some kind of live film....
My e-mail is atlingirl76@sbcglobal.net Thank's for your time. sincerly, Wendy
Nov 6
Shoe Info
Can anyone send me pictures of / or how to make a "hot shoe" for my young" flat tracker" boy? Thanks, Joe
joechumlea@tds.net
Nov 5

Corky Keener
We recently purchased an XR750 believed to be Corky Keener's old
bike.
We'd love to know for sure. Does anyone know how to contact
Corky?
Thanks,
Marilyn Wiersema
firstprophb@yahoo.com
Oct 25
Yamaha TT
Hi Dennis - Great website! Can't stay away from it. I'm wondering if
you could help me out by posting the attached photo on your site. I
located this TT500 in northern California a few months ago and
supposedly it's been sitting for 10-15 yrs. It's very complete and I'm
hoping someone might know some history of previous owner(s), or
riders. It has the name "Hoss" on the tank and I think it was built
around 1976-1997? In its day, I believe it could have been raced at
Lodi Cycle Bowl in California. If anyone has any photos or
information, please e-mail me at Markster705@aol.comOct 22
Trackmaster Yamaha

Hello Dennis
Firstly I'd like to say I've enjoyed your web site for a few years now
thank you for all your effort.
Here is the situation back in 1993 I lived in liburn GA. USA. Whilst there I
built from the ground up a trackmaster framed flattrack style yamaha please
see attached picture. I then had to move back to England where I now live, I
sold the bike to a guy named Johhny Futo who had a company called Buckhead
Auto Body Inc in Atlanta, GA. I know it's a long shot but I would very much
like to buy the bike back and iam hopping that you will post this message on
your web site and just maybe somebody might hook me up with the present
owner. Myself the wife and kids are flying to florida on 16th Oct 07 and
staying until 26 Oct 07. I don't mind what condition the bike is in. I can
rent a Uhaul and drive up to collect it. Ive got somewhere in Fla to store
it so no worries there. If anyone knows where this bike is you would be
making a UK flattrack fan most happy.
My contact details
Mobile 07771-711-594
FLA house phone number = 727 865 0763
Thanks for taking the time to read this
Adam Goodfellow
Goodfellow 2000 Limited
Tel: 02380 428660
Fax: 02380 428666
http://www.g2ltd.co.uk
Oct 16
Yamaha V Twins
Dennis
Could / would you post the following request on your VFT web site...I'd
really appreciate it...
Thanks, John Reinhard
Following
is part of an article from Ed Youngbloods excellent
Moto History site.
http://www.motohistory.net/news.html
Yamaha Tracker

In the early 1980s, Yamaha imported 750cc chain drive V-Twin engines
and sold them to tuners and racers to campaign on the AMA Grand
National dirt track circuit. Yamaha Motor Corporation USA supported a
development team run by Kenny Roberts and Mert Lawwill, with Mike Kidd
and Jim Felice turning the throttles. John Reinhard, a retired Yamaha
engineer, has just acquired one of these now-rare motorcycles
(pictured) that was built and raced by a northern California Yamaha
dealer. He reports that he knows the location of two others, and is
convinced that still more remain intact.
Chassis for some of these dirt trackers were built by Terry Knight, as
with the example pictured here. However, Dick Mann built the first two
chassis used by the factory team, and one of these is owned by a Yamaha
dealer in Boise, Idaho. Reinhard wants to find out how many more of
these motorcycles still exist, and perhaps create a registry for owners
and dirt track enthusiasts. Any VFT reader who knows of such
motorcycles or has other useful information should E-mail John Reinhard
at
JDREIN@aol.com
Sept 6

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Frame Info
Hi Dennis ,
Can you please post these pics with
(Need help to identify what type of
frame this is. Frame is very light
and has had some tabs welded to it
. No numbers or names anywhere
on it . Any help at all appreciated .
Thanks again Johnny#33 email
johnnytt50033@aol.com
Sept 6
Champion Frame Info
I recently picked up a Champion framed bike
with a 1973-74 Honda CR250M Elsinore motor in it. It is a short track
style with Champion glass on it.
The frame appears to be made for this
motor and the steering head is stamped HON 2.
My
question is: Does anyone know if these Champion frames for the early
250cc Elsinore motors are common or how many of them were produced?
Thanks, Randy
email: b2v8384@yahoo.com
Sept 6
Royal
Francis Carroll
Good afternoon Dennis, my name is
Melodie. I am trying to locate any info about my grandfather.
He raced the US flat track
1948-1953 on the Tigers team. His name was Royal Francis Carroll.
Do you have any tips where I
could gather any info & pics???? I thank you in advance for
your time.
I look forward to hearing back
from you.
Sincerely, Melodie
melblondy2@yahoo.com
Sept 6
Info on
Boss Yamaha from Central California
Hey Dennis me again, we have spoken
earlier, I'm the guy in Australia that bought Dan Rouits YZ 250 1974
Boss
flat tracker, I'm still trying to track down some old pics or
infomation
on it, and I was hoping you may be able to help by posting an info
wanted
on one of your sites? I have been in contact with the guys at Lodi
track and there doing a hunt around but I need to widen my search. I
would really love to get an original phot of the bike and some history
for it, it would really complete the picture and its journey.
Dan
told me this recently
HI KERRY, WELL I TALKED TO MY FRIEND & I GOT ALL I COULD GET
OUT OF HI was :
HE
BOUGHT THE BIKE IN `91 OR `92 AT LODI.
IT WAS
PAINTED MOSTLY PURPLE & 2 SHADES OF BLUE.
IT was
a YZA 74 250 cc in an early Boss frames, still HAD STOCK YAMAHA FORKS
and Barnes wheels.
THE
MAN who owned it LIVED IN CARMICHEAL, CA. & HE ONLY RACED IT ONCE.
THE
KID THAT RACED IT BEFORE WAS FROM YUBA CITY CA. & HIS NICKNAME WAS
"PINKY ".
Any
chance you can help me once again
? as it was you site that found me Dan and the bike in the first place,
an maybe
just maybe one of your readers can find these people or photos
of it as there cant be 2 many 74 YZA in a Boss frame ever raced / built.
Cheers
mate, I really hope you can help,
Dan has ran out of info at his end, its time I step up to the
plate.
cheers
Kerry
kmarsh@ricoh.com.au
Sept 2

Chapter Two
Hey Dennis , Kerry here
again.
Being the guru of all things
Flat track and one hell of a researcher and museum stalwart I wanna
keep
you in the loop on my journey
with this bike incase anything i have you can relate to or assist with.
Getting some more feedback on Dan's
comment Re: the YZA flat tracker and it being last ridden at Lodi bowl
and
linked to a guy with the nickname Pinky. I have spoken to Stewart at Lodi and he
refers to a Guy called Rocky #13,
do you know of this guy and weather he owned or had 2
strokes? Here is what Steward
has reported from Lodi Pre 1991
regarding Pinky and info on a Purple and 2 shades of Blue 74 YZA
flattracker which became mine from Dans museum.
Kerry
Kerry
- I
asked around at the races last night. I Spoke to some people that were
around at that time.
Only
one person had any recollection of a Pinky. He believes the term Pinky
came
from a set of leathers that was worn only a few times by its owners.
These
leathers were well known in the motorcycle community because they
were
made for the movie 'Learning Curve,
the Don Castro Story'. He felt that maybe
the
bike was part of the filming and the bike number 13 came to mind. I
believe
the
#13 belonged to a Rocky. I could not find a photo of #13.
The
movie was made on location in 1989 at the Lodi Cycle Bowl. I was on
location
with the crew. I looked threw my movie shots and did not seem to
find
any sign of two strokes used for filming. The bike used in the movie
was #18 (a
four
stoke). From my memory, all bikes used for filming were four strokes.
I
would not put too much stock in a persons recall from 1989. I just want
to
report to you what I have heard.
The
pink leathers may or may not have a connection.
Take
care - Stewart Barber Sr.
September 3
Chapter Three
Dennis;
I got a thread going on in the flat
track forums if you would like to suck any news out of there to update
the search story.
http://www.flattrack.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=125&topic_id=1747&mode=full&page=
some feedback may be that Rocky is a
Rocky Robinson, I have emailed him and waitng for him to get back to me
if it was him !
Had a few emails from old 70s riders
who have read you new 'Info wanted section" - what a great
idea ! its getting a lot of reach.
Kerry
"Kerry,
Was browsin the vft site and saw your request for info . I rode in the
late 70s to early 80s there were 2 dirt track brothers
out
of the Central California area by the names of Buddy and Rocky
Robinson, it may be the Rocky
you
are looking for. Hope it helps Good luck on your search - Rex
Photos of Gary Wendell
Westphal
hi my name is Gary Westphal Jr and my
dad used to race flat track
way back when and he is about to retire from his career which is far
away from racing i might add. but sir it would be really great if you
could help me out I'm not that good at searching the Internet and i
want to get some pictures of my father racing i might add he also did
drag racing and he used to work at the Harley shop in Memphis he worked
on many peoples bikes such as Elvis Presley. sir if you could search
the web for me or something and help me out it would be the greatest
thing anyone has ever done for me please let me know if you will help
thank you very much for your time sir his name is Gary Wendell
Westphal he used to race with some guy named shumacker or
something if
that's any help
p.s. once again thank you for you time.
sincerely, Gary
Wendell Westphal Jr.
devil_dawgusmc_22@yahoo.com
Sept 2
Paul Conserriere
Hi, this is Kip Conserriere. My father
was Paul Conserriere, and he
raced quite a bit at Ascot, and at north Cal tracks. I hear that he was
pretty good at it, I have lots of pics of him, but was to young to
watch him. Do you know of him? And if so do you have any photos
or
articles of him? I also heard that he was good friends with Mert
Lawell, Gene Romero, and Sammy Tanner to name a few.
Thanks for your time.
Kip Conserriere
lookslikenickc@yahoo.com
Sept 2
Frame info
Dennis... I have a vintage Bultaco
Astro .. with a Champion Frame I believe. I have been looking for
Champion's address,
email or phone so I can contact Champion directly to veryify the
frame number. So far having trouble getting that info.
Appreciate any help you can give in contacting Champion.
Thanks .. Jim Ketchmark ... Hartsel, CO .
JRKetch@aol.com
Sept 2
Who took this shot?
Dear Dennis
A bit of a long shot, but I'm a
motorcycle journalist (and Wood
Rotacx racer) from the UK
and I'm trying to confirm who
took the
attached photo of Corky Keener.
Any ideas?
Regards,
Gary
gary.inman@tesco.net
Sept 2
Should I forget your website?
Hi Dennis. I've visited your website several times before,
but today it seems to be very political and morally judgmental.
Am I welcomed here, a woman who began riding in 1970 on British
iron and later a Sportster, a lifetime lover of flat track and soon to
be the owner of a street tracker, a Democrat soon to be an Independent,
a tree hugger because it is where we get the oxygen we breath and to
run our motors, who reminds all that it was the French who stood
with us and George Washington as we fought the British for
our freedom (lest we not have ever won our independence), who
believes in live and let live (and yes that includes gays,
conservatives, etc.), who believes that the Iraq war took our eye
off the prize - Bin Laden? But what it really comes down to
is this - when I am out riding with grease on my hands, imagining that
I am on a 1/2 mile or mile dirt track and slidin' it in like Springer,
am I all that different from the rest of you?
Victoria
(DO NOT PRINT MY EMAIL ADDRESS - MY SECURITY IS MOST
IMPORTANT ABOVE ALL !!!)
Tom Sifton Stories
My name is Scott Hinman and I am Tom
Sifton’s Grandson. I came across a
picture of Tom’s Cam Grinder at the Dan Rouit Museum.
I was always under the
impression that the AMA Museum had
possession of this. How did they get it?
I’m working on a Bio of Tom’s life and
am searching for any stories,
articles etc.
Could you give me contact info for
those that have his cam grinder?
Thank you, Scott Hinman
scotthinman@cox.net
Dan
informed Scott that AMA didn't want it! We all know that Flat Track
History is a real priority at AMA!
Their loss is our gain.
HELP!
Still need any photos from Halls Ranch near NVAS
in Morgan Hill, CA. Flat track or MX.
This is where they filmed part of 'Little Fauss and Big Halsy' with
Robert Redford in the early 1970s.
Any help appreciated. Or was John Gennai the only guy out front
later to
become GNC 20.
Come on, gotta be some guys who rode the open class or non
expert....
Need photos to build a website for anyone who remembers
racing and riding there in District 36, also any history of the track.
Thanks again to all that have helped.
Bill Hanlon mailto:relayer55@mac.com