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At Glen Helen, the Rocket standing proud
next to his largest trophy.
CONGRATULATIONS REX!
Monday, December 14, 2020
Sunday, November 29, 2020
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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Monday, November 9, 2020
Thursday, October 22, 2020
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
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
ROCKET MXA INTERVIEW
The ROCKET in MOTOCROSS ACTION... Don't miss it.
Click link to read full article
Monday, February 24, 2020
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
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