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The first Millville track (NBL) ran through the woods a bit. They only raced a few seasons as there was an argument with some riders/parents and the guy who ran the track. Mr. Elliot shut the track down over the argument. My dad said they even had an expo planned for Vet Stadium and they canceled that, too.
AER was in the Veale’s basement, I think, and my jersey was white and yellow- but that was early on- they probably switched colors.
I have a few folks I can call to get some of the dates more in line. I’m sure Greg Ferguson will have some good answers for me. We met him at the first Millville track. I’ll quiz brother Jim, too, he has a great memory for all things BMX.
It was the summer of 1976 and it was the last race of the season at the Berm Busters MX track in Millville NJ. The girls age groups back then were 9-12 years old and 13 and up. I was twelve and Jennie Zeuner and Donna Elliot were the nine-year-olds who had previously dominated the class. They weren’t happy to have someone show up and take away the big trophy, but almost by default, I walked away with the first. There were so few girls that we soon all became friends and Jenn and I still keep in touch.
I just realized that was 30 years ago. Um uh, maybe it was ’86 not ’76…
Donna’s dad ran the track and her Uncle’s family, the Veale’s, owned Action Enterprises- the only BMX shop anywhere for miles. I bought my red, hi-ten DG from them the week before that race. Total cost $167. It was a coaster-brake model with an Ashtabula flat-bladed fork. Quite the rocket. Wish I knew where it was.
Hey, Erick, thanks for tuning me in to this site! Caveman- when are you gonna road ride with us again? Rich Farside- long time no see. Like 20-some years…