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