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Hello, my name to those who don't know me is Jack Thompson. In 1988 a
good friend of mine Bill Newkirk and I formed the T.V.R.C., along with the
help of our wives Laura and Cathy. The only other vintage club for motocross
in the nation at that time was AHRMA. The club started with a 3-man race at
the Mosier Valley night track primarily designed as a recruiting effort. As
word leaked around the state the club grew strong. Perhaps the best slogan
ever said was designed by Bill. Motocross for the fun of it .As the years
went several individuals realized there was a profit to be made in vintage
motocross. While my-self is not against a capitalistic approach to the
sport, I also realize in the end that approach will remove Bills mission
statement, Motocross for the fun of it. Fellow members what spurs this letter
is a recent conversation with a TVRC officer. The officer told me hey Jack
attendance is down, we were at a budget shortfall for our awards. Worst of
all, I wish someone else would take this job, I am so tired of the headache.
The other clubs don't have these problems of budget due to the fact they are
in it for the money in a lot of cases. So I'm asking you guys don't complain
and voluntarily pay your dues so that the club may sustain it-self. Be loyal
to your club Don't support other profit based clubs who Don't even hold
elections. They dictate the final outcome of the vintage movement in Texas
with there dollars. Be active take a stand for your club and it will be here
for you many years. But most of all take the time to slap an officer on the
back, tell him thanks. More than likely that officer you just told thanks
worked all week fielded a phone call or two that someone was complaining
over a trivial issue. Hey he may have even taken a dollar out of his pocket
to see you got that 5th place award when there were only 5 riders in the
class. Also please support Burleson motocross track, stop by and see Chester
when he is on that tractor grooming the track so it will be safe. Without
Chester we would not have a vintage club, he paid us 5 dollars a rider when
we started out to defray expenses to us. Hey did you guys know Chester and I
rode together when the bikes you are riding in vintage now were new. Ok well
enough said I suppose but please support these individuals, they do this
cause they love it. And I promise you guys, I love it too. Please keep it
alive and remember Motocross for the Fun of It. That Bill was sharp, did you
know Bill was a very good rider. He could have been a pro had he wanted, I
remember in the 80s, he would holeshot come in a lap later and say dang I'm
having a good time give me a beer. He did not care about winning -only the
fun. Took me many years to realize why he did that, however that may just be
the reason was here today. When the money is dried up the others will be
gone. Just like the Hodaka motorcycle-a true fun machine. Hey I just had an
idea could we start a Hodaka 100 class I will be building one if we can. But
only chrome tankers, no orange ones. Bet you one thing we will be the only
club in the nation with that class. They are cheap, easy to work on, parts
easy to find and fun. Best of all however is that fuel tank shines in the
sunlight.
Jack Thompson |
