Wonderful people indeed. I have many great memories of Carlsbad including a seeing the Brad Lackey / Andre Malherbe / Hakan Carlquist / Heikki Mikkola battles for the world championships, a 15 year old Rick Johnson devastate a field of the fastest local racers before he could compete in the Nationals, Marty Moates winning the 1980 USGP, and Magoo Chandler winning the Superbikers in 1982. I learned how to do my first burnout there. The year 1985 -- Mercedes Gonzales easily winning her motos in the regular (mens) 125 Intermediate class was a familiar sight. Well, you all supported the race and did make it an annual event… abundantly beyond all we hoped or imagined in 1968. I’m proud and privileged to have had the experience… Much love and respect to Frank and Myra, the track staff and volunteers, and my fellow racers. https://motocrossactionmag.com/tom-white-21/ There could be no better partner in a business than Sandy and no better partner’s wife than Ruth. The Secret Service even vetted our house for President Nixon to use as an outpost! Thanks for your interest, and we can always use more photos or scanned items to help jog In that regard, I can never add to Davey Coombs� Racer X tribute or Jody�s �Godspeed! The day we poured the cement starting line in 1994. ... Man rams car into 2 … Sadly, the Motocross world lost another great this week. “You remember Paul and Arron don’t you?” At three years old I didn’t learn last names but I remember Paul and Arron. Below is a photo of my 1991 Camaro Z-28 at Carlsbad Raceway in the fall of 1990. Hi there, my name is Mike Clancy, and I found your site doing a search for a classmate about the Raceway. I still have a chunk of the asphalt pit in m trophy case at home. Then you were into the Far Section leading up to the Drop-off. As we chatted, two things happened. David Duffy They just raced. I went up in the scoring tower and thanked him. Warren Reid in the pits @ the 1985 Four Stroke Nationals, and then riding an ATK @ the 1985 USGP. That “ol’ broken down hill billy” track was perfect for cutting teeth and learning the ropes of doing a proper run down a ¼ mile. ↓, Easter… it’s what completes the gift of Christmas! Tom overheard, and politely defended us [Carlsbad and me] by expressing all the things he liked about us. Duplication, redistribution or retransmission of any of the contents of this site without the express written consent of Carlsbad Raceway Corporation is prohibited. I would go to Carlsbad with my dad for the outlaw motorcycle bracket drag race series. (this sign from 1993 still hangs on the wall in my airport office hangar next to a Brad Lackey Christmas GP sign. Johnny O' smoking the 250 support class @ the 1985 USGP. And like Christ, Tom did help people in his last days. He was there for a SCCA sports car race going on the same day but took time to photograph these “monkeys” on side hacks. I�m blessed that my cancer was found soon enough to overcome it. Thanks for keeping the history alive. clocks, Chrondek crammed in an extra column when AA/F’s broke through the 225.00 M.P.H. John Taylor sent us this 1969 Inter Am start. Anyone recognize the guy on the far right side of the gate (our left)? Thanks to Roger Davis for this mid-70’s Motorcycle Road Race photo. I should call Roger and thank him again! Any use of the name Carlsbad Raceway, Carlsbad Raceway Corporation, its logos, trademarks and/or copyrights, without express written permission, is a violation of state and federal laws. The Carlsbad Raceway Business Park now stands where we once raced. --Dave Martinez. We’ve received many calls and questions but feel the very best words are expressed by Marty & Nancy’s best friends, Lee & Tammi Ramage>>>>>, 22 years later he was holding monthly MX schools If you can help me that would be great. Thanks to www.azmxpix.com for the quite vivid memory! David I appreciate your efforts in keeping the memory of the track alive. Carlsbad Raceway 1964. Photo was taken at Jim Wanger's 80th birthday party. I have attached several photos I took of David Bailey at Carlsbad Raceway, I believe from 1985. Going through a bunch of old photos, we came across these prints of his high-school racing days. he led the crowd! That is a BIG typo. we would sneak down to your place to practice and tune. Back before Carlsbad Raceway put the City of Carlsbad on the map, we called the big MX race San Diego International Motocross. I was hoping someone might be able to help me with some questions I have about it and some about Sandy. Drag guys: Gregory May sent us this 1968 photo from a batch of pictures he found in the “Charles Olivier Collection” at a thrift store. As owners of Carlsbad Raceway and White Brothers, we were acquaintances. Sales & Marketing “Get the trespasser!” I am currently writing a bio for another early dry lakes pioneer, Jack Mickelson, to be posted on Wally Park's son's site the Society of Land Speed Historians. Tom White� in MXA. Funny thing is when Rick came back to the pits after practice he asked his mechanic whose bike that was he rode-it was horrible. But some time after 2000, Tom was at the track [Carlsbad] donating his time and talent preparing for CRA�s annual Brad Lackey Christmas Grand Prix. I’m so glad I found this site. Looks like they made it out of a DC-3 / C-47. Jody writes that Tom wanted to ensure that his motorcycle museum would continue to exist and that he wanted to help other people in his last days. Anyone recognize the guy on the far right side of the gate (our left)? The coupe pic is from 1991, I think. Slicknut Productions was the partnership of completely bald Tom Haggin, Anthony Murguia near the top of the Uphill in a 1987 Gran Prix. Your efforts are admired and respected. I recently purchased this dragster. It was an atmosphere and collection of individuals like no other. The drivers of the other two cars suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene, CHP said. LOCAL NEWS California will set aside vaccine doses for … The other day a guy was in my airport office/hangar musing through Raceway memorabilia and asked me what the Red, White & Blue helmet was for. Any help would be greatly appreciated and if none is possibly thank you again for the wonderful memories. I worked for, I had to miss the last day at Carlsbad....This photograph, This picture (below) was taken during the first moto, Rick Johnson leading. I couldn`t hear anything my Mom said for two days. For many years he commuted daily from Orange County Airport (now John Wayne Int’l) to the dragstrip, landing under the SDG&E power lines that cross over the shutdown. Looks like a future world champ.↓. They were our first crash crew driving the Raceway’s 1937 International flat-bed. I know our participation took place at the tail end of the life of the track, but it still found a place in our hearts. Wish I had kept my time slips. Your track was great and made for one heck of a honeymoon for this Arkansas boy. If this email address is still up and running, shoot me back a reply when you have a moment so I know this isn’t ending up in outer space. I would like to remedy that and I have a few friends at SEMA that could probably make that happen but it is almost impossible to get a photo of the man. Then Datsun (later Nissan) became the primary named sponsor and “The USGP” emerged as the title everyone used since. in August of 2004 and there have been no races there since that time. For all who remember the Raceway’s Mascot, Honey: Several racers chipped in. I really was lucky to drive at Carlsbad, and I remember times there with great pleasure and nostalgia. ‘Till then, MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and your family from Carlsbad Raceway, our staff, and our families! Back in the late 60`s, my Dad would take me to the drags and it was great!! Couple days later at the Christmas GP, Tom was announcing the race (for free). The "Awful Yellow" car was owned and driven by Ted Gildred and seems to be the prototype for the 1967 Shelby Trans-Am cars. Both pilots had joined Global Exec Aviation the same year of the accident. Can anybody tell from this photo what is so extremely special about Brad’s tank? (circa 1984). I do say that as a term of endearment. Here’s the original management and operation staff on the dragstrip startingline in 1965. I am in need of pictures of Brad Lackey's 83 YZ490 that he raced in the USGP. That is the bike that wasn't ready to ride in practice that morning. A 35-year-old motorcyclist was killed Friday in a predawn solo crash on a South Bay thoroughfare. --Michael Brennan, Got info? I have also included a photo of myself at the Palm Ave riding area (south of Carlsbad raceway) in 1981, a very popular riding area off the 805 freeway in Chula Vista California back in the 70's and 80's. In the early 80's or late 70's, Roger [DeCoster] came to my dad and me to brainstorm ways of making as much of the track 2 to 3 lines as possible. I have great memories of “hanging a hard right in turn 5 and heading down the hill into the “rubber room” (turn 6, as it was affectionately known). Sounds like a description of Jesus. Paul passed away in 2010. Great group of guys and gals here. Right behind BERTUS anyway. Marty Smith, 1972, Turn 3 after the Hairpin and heading for the Ledge. If you have pics send them to us via the contact page and we will forward to Lendon. I took this picture at a SCCA event in 1983. By 1979, Bel-Ray was the only primary name sponsor. I took this picture at a SCCA event in 1983. I kept a headlight from the ole International when the Raceway closed in Aug. 2004. Anyhow, I have a bunch of Carlsbad pics I look through from time to time. --Jeff, It’s cool seeing those old pics on your website. In 1978 I started attending the USGP's, 125/250 MX Nationals, Golden State Series, and ABC Superbikers as a spectator at Carlsbad Raceway, and later raced MX there in 1981-82 on the actual USGP course. �Somewhere up in heaven, Tom White is�� PS: Notice the box in the lower right. Tiffany Marzano. (#2) most of the first moto until that paint shaker broke the motor mounts. Thanks Chris and Janet for the memories. It's great and it hurts a little to miss it so much. I am and will always be THE CZ GUY. --Lendon Smith 1974 Rex Staton leading Roger for 11 laps before the bike broke. John Taylor sent me this “Hang Ten” photo recently of an early “USGP.” The 500 World Championship was known simply as “The Hang Ten” for the first five years or so. When asked, “What the, Early Christmas? He rode that bike in practice because his 1985 race bike was being worked on in the pits during practice. You had a tight right and then that immediate 90* to the left before your final immediate right turn. -- Jeff. We wanted to thank you again. Walter Crawford “Wally”. Anyhow, I have a bunch of Carlsbad pics I look through from time to time. At some point in the collision, the driver of the Hyundai was either ejected or exited the vehicle on his own, CHP said. This shot is just about the end of the first straightaway, just before the Hairpin. we would sneak down to your place to practice and tune. our memories.... Go to old -- Jeff. Here's another. As far as I know, Michael sold it to George D. Brown Jr. At one point the car was supposedly a pro dragster, but I would like to get some info on it. --Dave Martinez, Some are still inquiring about current races at Carlsbad. This site is for reminiscing about good times gone by. The year 1985 -- Mercedes Gonzales easily winning her motos in the regular (mens) 125 Intermediate class was a familiar sight. I’m so glad I found this site. As is usually the case, you don’t know how good you’ve got it until it’s gone. Thanks again. Honey was about eight years old at the time. They were always out there working from the beginning. Congratulations to Craig Infeld for being the first to correctly answer the question. ↓, John Taylor forwarded us this Mitch Friedman photo of the 1st moto 1982 USGP start. Thanks for the good memories. What a talented and versatile rider! It was a great 40 years of racing. Evel Knievel gave them to my brother and me. Here is a copy of the 1st letter to vacate. on Wednesday, April 24th, 2013 at 6:03 pm. Note the left wing and one propeller blade of dad’s Cessna 180 shown in the bottom right corner. It was an atmosphere and collection of individuals like no other. “You met Evel Knievel?” he doubted. We saw Roger Decoster's shocks give way, possibly costing him the race. It's funny, but the track never seemed that w-i-d-e when you were making a pass. Thanks to Pat Evans for the photo. Carlsbad Raceway is still actively in business. Some of you may not know that Carlsbad Raceway is something of a phenomenon since it operated almost 17 years beyond its notice to vacate the premises. to Davey Coombs� opening words: This is the bike that Rick Johnson won on in 1985. All rights reserved. By chance, both his wife Chris and his oldest daughter Janet recently wrote to the Raceway, just ten days apart. My dad has a 1967 Camaro Funny Car that I believe was his at one point. I spent some of the best times of my life racing and announcing races there from 90-97. For instance I see he is a SEMA Hall of Fame inductee but there is no photo of him available. Sidehacks are awesome! We arrived late, but just in time to watch Marty Smith and Tommy Croft freighttrain around the track, then watched as the 500's started. Thanks to John Taylor for sending us this photo from Mark Kiel photography. Hi, It's Saturday morning and I was waxing nostalgic for the line-up and the pit road and some Test & Tune action to pass the time on a day off. Looks like a future world champ. Now $233 (Was $̶2̶9̶3̶) on Tripadvisor: Beach Terrace Inn, Carlsbad. she could still muster a good bark and growl at the command, and put it at the ticket booth while he sold tickets. I didn't see any pictures of Quad racing on your website, so here is a picture from a race I was in at Carlsbad Raceway. Poway car crash killed father, 13-year-old son who loved baseball Steve Pirolli (left), 54, and son Stephen Pirolli Jr., 13, shared a love for baseball. It’s first turn of the 1986 USGP…. It’s just a signed picture,” he says. Officials responded to the scene and the 23-year-old driver of the Hyndai was pronounced deceased at the scene. #19 - Scott Burnworth, #44 - George Holland, #9 Jim Gibson (Honda Jersey), #6 Broc Glover, #23 David Bailey, #22 Rick Johnson, #16 Warren Reid (behind #44) CARLSBAD FOREVER!!! Click either of the above images to go to a larger image (if the image looks small, just click on it.). I raced an nhra pro/stock bike in the late 80's and early 90's. The primary example of a single line was the last 90* left turn at the bottom of the 2nd Downhill (the one David's taking in your photo). So much changed between 1975 and 1978. If this email address is still up and running, shoot me back a reply when you have a moment so I know this isn’t ending up in outer space. )↓, Even John Taylor couldn’t identify what race this was… Anyone know?↓. “It Never Rains in California...” It did in 1982 at the USGP! 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