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
