The Trail Blazers of motorcycle racing history will once again be making an appearance during Gene Romero’s West Coast Flat Track Series round at Perris Auto Speedway June 29.
As part of the Perris TT – the first TT ever to be held at the fancy So Cal dirt track facility – many of the big names of yesteryear will be on hand to swap tales, sign autographs and take part in a special Lap of Legends ceremony during the race program. The event will also feature special exhibition races by Southern California motocross sidehack teams.
The list below is just a partial roll call of the legends scheduled to attend. Racing on the track that was specially designed by Southern California dirt track hero John Hateley is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 909/940-0134 or check out www.wcfts.com.
Skip Van Leewuen……TT Racer
John Hateley……….Everything with Wheels
. Dallas Baker……….TT Racer
Dick Hammer………..Everything
Bill Manley………..TT Racer
Don Vesco………….Road Racer, Salt Flat Open Wheel Record Holder (478 mph)
Rob North………….Built Triumph Triple Factory Frames
Danny Macias……….Race manager Triumph/Built Racing Bikes for Van Leewuen, Hammer, Tommy Rockwood
Pat Owens………….Race Manager Triumph and Mechanic
Jody Nicolas……….Road Racer/Flat Tracker
Don Emde…………..Everything
Sonny Nutter……….Flat Track/Speedway
Ken Maely………… World Famous Steel Shoe Man
