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Email Icon Commendations on two articles written by your authors in the November ’19 issue. First, the article written by Ping that describes how to scrub [Motocross 101] broke it down into small, understandable pieces for the reader. Although the technique is a bit above my skill level, out of curiosity, I have read a number of articles in the past regarding scrubbing. They all seemed to go back to “it’s a feeling” thing. Ping’s article took the concept and made me think, for a moment, that I can possibly scrub! I would bet that quite a few young riders will follow the instruction and safely improve their skills.

Second, the article by Steve Matthes on Michael Byrne [“Bonus Time”] was great. I had the opportunity to meet Byrner at RedBud in 2018. I bought three VIP tickets to go behind the scenes with the team for the race. Michael had a group of around ten VIPs that day by himself because Forrest Butler was sick and JT did not attend that race. Despite this, before the racing, Byrner took the time to show us the rig and pit area. He was nice, patient, funny, and very professional. He had a lot to do that day. Kudos to Michael for his accomplishments. He seems like a hard worker and a class act. Interesting is the unfortunate situation with he and the #22. Although I do admire him for his tenacity, effort, and ability, it seems to me that Reed has a history of burning bridges.
Jerry Anderson // Sycamore, IL

Email Icon I had an idea that would make for a pretty awesome video series—I’d do it myself, but I don’t quite have the resources to make it happen. I think it would be awesome to do an “abandoned motocross track” video series of a person riding tracks like Honda Hills or Kenworthy’s as they sit, no prep or anything. I’m sure there’s other tracks out there like them as well, just those happened to come to mind. I know you’re all about motocross history and original content, and I don’t think I’ve seen anyone do anything like it. What would make it even cooler is having guys who rode the tracks when they were open and can still rip doing the video, such as Stanton or Bradshaw. I feel like someone like you asking for permission from the now-landowners would get much further than some Joe Schmo like me trying to do it.
Charlie Burgess // Racer X Online
Sounds like a great idea, Charlie—we’ll look into it! Thanks for the suggestion. DC

LETTER OF THE MONTH
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Email Icon As opposed to what timing and scoring said, and the paragraph on page 81 [“47,048 Laps,” November ’19], about Luke Fauser winning the last 65cc (10-11) moto in the mud, it was actually Cobra-mounted Nathan Hummel from St. Louis with the mud win by a good distance. Awesome pic on 72 and 73. Thanks!
Phil McDowell // Hillsdale, MI
Email Icon As opposed to what timing and scoring said, and the paragraph on page 81 [“47,048 Laps,” November ’19], about Luke Fauser winning the last 65cc (10-11) moto in the mud, it was actually Cobra-mounted Nathan Hummel from St. Louis with the mud win by a good distance. Awesome pic on 72 and 73. Thanks!
Phil McDowell // Hillsdale, MI

Phil, that was my bad—it was a very muddy moto and I was out on the infield trying to help the kids, and I ended mis-identifying the winner. We will keep a closer eye on Nathan Hummel in the future. DC

Racer X Nathan Hummel Riding a Dirt Bike

Phil, that was my bad—it was a very muddy moto and I was out on the infield trying to help the kids, and I ended mis-identifying the winner. We will keep a closer eye on Nathan Hummel in the future. DC

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