Picture: Portland Penton Participants

[rob w]

Penton racers and Legend Honorees, Aug. 26, 2007, Portland, MI. AHRMA VMX National



22K Dan Pagel - 62D Teddy Landers - 41C Dave Katzmeyer - Jack Penton - 314 Dennis Lappin - Jeff Penton - 761 Kevin Kline - 327 Greg Troyan - 84 Jerry Grakauskas - 40C Bill Ryburn - 61G Me
Photo by: Marilyn Pagel

[paul]

Hey, so how was the track? Being from Lansing originaly I spent a lot of time out at the Portland track back in the late 70's and sure do miss it. The Portland Trail Riders are a good group and attend our St. Helen (MI.) Classic every year. The last time I raced there was in the snow and my brand new bike and I got ran over repeatedly (at least I was up front for a minute) in the first corner. Got any more photos? Sure would enjoy seeing them. Thank,TooTallPaul

[wildman]

The track was good. Vintage friendly, good dirt and well groomed. My favorite race of the year. Riding with the Penton boys this year was a real kick! Marilyn took lots of photos and some video, as well as one of everyone getting their trophy handed to them by Jack and Jeff Penton. She would burn a disc and send it for $5 S&H.
I like to give a "thumbs up" in memory of Jim Pomeroy when I get my picture taken on a dirtbike. Notice?
Dan Pagel 22K

1975 250 Cross Country, 1974 175 Jackpiner, 1975 125

[paul]

Wildman, do they still have the triple jump? That was my favorite place to watch between races. I still remember John Demmer (Slicks Salvage) racing his montesa VR and literally flying around or thru that track. Guess I'd better get out of the woods and back on a track cause I sure miss it. It's hard to believe what we used to do with 4 inches of travel in the rear of the bike. Kids nowdays dont have a clue to how beat up we got on thoase bikes....I feel it everyday. Take care,TTP