Lifetime Acheivement Award

At Glen Helen, the Rocket standing proud

next to his largest trophy.

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS REX!

Staten Ripping Deadman’s

Before Rex became known as ‘The Rocket’ he was tearing up the High Desert dirt at Deadman’s Point MX in Apple Valley, Ca. Photo courtesy Robert Stephenson Sr.

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ROCKET REX Tribute by MOTOCROSS ACTION MAGAZINE

The Rocket & Edison Dye

Its finally happened!

The award bearing the name of the man who is synonymous with bringing motocross to America is being bestowed on The Rocket. And boy does he deserve it! November 8th, Glen Helen Raceway where Rex won 4 World Vet Championships.

This is such a fitting award for the man who has won over 2,000 dirt races of numerous styles at home and around the world.

Edison would be proud...

A.M.A. Hall of Fame next???

 

Click link to read the story

https://motocrossactionmag.com/amp/rocket-rex-staten-to-receive-2020-edison-dye-lifetime-achievement-award-at-world-vet-championship/

ROCKET MXA INTERVIEW

 The ROCKET in MOTOCROSS ACTION... Don't miss it.

Click link to read full article

https://motocrossactionmag.com/amp/mxa-interview-rex-staten-on-fighting-for-everything-he-got/

Rockets YZ250E Saddleback Bike

I had the pleasure of rebuilding one of Rex's privateer team YZ's in 2007 for a collector who found the bike in a local SoCal garage. And believe it or not, the seller had Rex's original California Pink Slip too! The story I was told was, Rex had stopped to gas up his truck after practice at Saddleback, and a gentleman and his son were admiring the bike. They had a short conversation and it is said Rex gave the bike to the dad and his son! Rex doesn't remember the actual alleged free transaction, but he doesn't discount it either. You see, The Rocket was and still is a very generous man especially for the kids. Though he was tough as nails on the track, he has a big heart and would do anything for just about anybody.

I put this video together from Rex's video vault and my bike images for a Then and Now remembrance. Enjoy... EJ

Trailblazers ROCKET HOF Induction, 2019

The ROCKET of motocross has been his name ever since a Cycle News writer reported on his racing at the old Corona night races. And it fits him perfectly! Only Danny "Magoo" Chandler resembled Staten's on track bravado and drama on 2 wheels. ROCKET Rex epitomized the term "WFO." Enjoy the video...

Post Your ROCKET Rex Story

Fan Appreciation:

We want to encourage all you fans out there to post your favorite story about Rex Staten. Or if you have a question, go for it. Somebody will have the answer if not from the man himself. Things like race encounters (there were many historical ones!), personal human interest stories, childhood friends remembrances, you name it.

Rex and I and his fans want to hear all that you have to share about The Rocket. And just so you know, Rex has no qualms about you posting some of those close encounters or outright take-outs on the track which he is still proud to have initiated on the way to the front of the pack! Seriously, he would love to hear all the good, the bad and the ugly. It’s a legacy he is proud of in the classic cowboy Staten style...

Thank you for visiting the ROCKET REX Fan Page.

Mud No Problem for Rocket Rex

 

Rocket Rex powering the Harley 380 making mud sections look easy. 

He was the fastest on the big uphill at Red Bud in 1977 Trans AMA.

He took the HD program further than any rider in its short history.

He also broke more Harley's than any rider in that effort.

They just couldn't make them "Rocket proof."

Team Swolen Honors Rocket Rex

Team Swolen pre SX party at JT Schmid's, January 4, 2020

     

Photos courtesy of Todd Peterson, 2020