THE WEEKLY FEED: MAY 3, 2017

BLAST FROM THE PAST

#001 David Knight, flies up Joshua Tree. — In 2005 David Knight came to Belcher, Texas and kicked some serious butt in what was considered to be the toughest race ever held in the states. Even with the draw of a big purse and no entry fees for the racers (chosen based on results and resumes) no big U.S. teams (Suzuki being the main hammer in American off-road at the time) choose to take on the two 40-lap event. The Knighter killed it, showing a trials background mated to a deserved world ranking in enduro made for an athelete that was versatile enough to conquer obstacles that seemed unachievable at the time. It would be interesting if they held this race today as the sport of Extreme off-road is still dominated by the Euros, but riders like Cody Webb, Taylor Robert and Colton Haaker would certainly make it interesting.

Here’s a good long look at the original race in 2005 put together by Speed.

VIDS

Thad DuVall claimed his first national enduro win of the 2017 season at the Cajun Classic National Enduro in Forest Hills, Louisiana this weekend – round three of the 2017 Kenda AMA National Enduro Series presented by Moose Racing. By Rob Mitchell

Team JCR’s Ricky Brabec haulin’ a…mazingly fast!

Here are some of Dirt Bike’s training tips that are strictly routine for the editorial staff.

SOCIAL MEDICINE

Classic CZ moto! This phode made the wall of fame in the Webb Brothers bedroom.

langleyFEED — My good buddy Larry Langley, Levi clad and Honda XL mounted won a National Enduro in the California desert.

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HAPPENINGS

18TH ANNUAL R2R GOLF TOURNAMENT AT TOP GOLF LAS VEGAS- MAY 5TH

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By participating in this years golf tournament your donation will help fund the Rider Endowment Insurance Fund and the 19 open R2R Cause we are currently funding for.

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WOLF: BACK IN THE DAY

It’s 1991 and we’re in Považská Bystrica, Czechoslovakia for the ISDE. I rented a KTM300 from the factory, brought my suspension, bars, exhaust and Acerbis muffler (plastic, super quiet and great power!) and spent four days prior to the start putting it together and testing. The top shot shows my Six Days lid, my friend Jerry Bernardo painted all of my ISDE helmets and the gaggle of parts are what I’m attempting to bolt on. Alan Randt is lending me some guidance.

The lower shot shows me several sizes tinier than my current rubenesque state. Notice the clogs, Dick Burleson got me hooked on them and I wear them even today!