Mark Gonzales Weekly #5

Salman — Tue, 26 May 2009 05:26:02 +0000

Another reason why! Mark Gonzales

Glen Helen Lucas Oil Motocross Championship

Salman — Sun, 24 May 2009 16:53:09 +0000

I took the day off from work entirely yesterday to go watch the opening round of the Lucas Oil Motocross Championship at Glen Helen. This is the spot from where, I watched the first two motos. Best view in the house! Later on I cruised down into the middle of the track.

Chad Reed chases Andrew Short in the sand section. This is the corner right before Reed jumps in front of Short to take his position.

Mike Alessi out front and all alone, but not for long. Ryan Villopoto was on the charge.

Andrew Short looked very fast all day.

Here comes a freight train. Josh Grant being hunted down by Ryan Villopoto and Chad Reed

After watching practice I thought Josh Grant was going to be the man to beat. He’s looking like a title contender this year, no doubt.

Last shot before my camera died. This is where Ryan Villopoto dropped the hammer to pull away from Reed, while reeling in Mike Alessi to go 1-1 for the day. Best racing I’ve seen in a long time.

Mark Gonzales Weekly #4

Salman — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:16:30 +0000

I guess Mark is into kneeboarding now or something like that?

Reda’s Cup Runneth Over

Salman — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 23:22:15 +0000

Giovanni Luigi Reda recently moved in across the hall from us. Not only has he provided hours of comic relief to our lives in the past several weeks, but he’s greatly reduced our daily coffee expense. Recognize this cup? It was featured in Reda’s video part this past weekend on The Berrics. I figured since he’s plotting to steal my SOTY trophy, that I’d strike first! Coffee at Reda’s 8am sharp. Mug not included.

The John At Max Fish NYC

Salman — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:24:08 +0000

It’s just another form of, Art.

Baja California Part 2

Salman — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:12:12 +0000

Agave plants that sprout one flower during their life span and then expire.

Goats at the ranch.

Pigs at the ranch.

A view of the bay.

A public service announcement.

Mark Gonzales Weekly #3

Salman — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:41:15 +0000

Art courtesy of Mark Gonzales.

James Stewart Rides Alone In 2009!

Salman — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:10:18 +0000

Decked out in Answer Gear, a Red Bul l wrapped Bell Moto 8 helmet, Alpine Stars Boots, on board his San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, Yamaha yz450f, James Bubba Stewart is doing what most motocross fans feared he’d do in the 09 supercross season. James Stewart is riding alone. Sure the #1 of Chad Reed showed a flash of brilliance at Anaheim 1, but ever since the opening round it’s been a snooze fest for us fans with exception to the 250 class. I sure hope that Chad Reed or Ryan Villopoto can help me stop wishing Stewart gets a horrible start as the gate drops on the remainder of the races this season.

Photo: Steve Cox (photochop ME)

Baja California Part 1

Salman — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:03:02 +0000

Below is a photo essay of a 1 day trip I recently took with my good friends Adam Harteau and Ruben Frausto to Baja.

Contemplating dropping into this bowl in Ensenada.

Ruben Frausto getting hot with a tailslide on this mini ramp in the projects.

Adam and Ruben sample the local fare at a taco stand in Ensenada.

We spotted this snake in the middle of the road.

Agitated, coiled and ready to strike.

This is the view from the front porch of the house we stayed in.

Adam stakes his claim on some acreage to build his shipping container dream home.

Ruben shows Adam the promise land.

Sample of the plant life in Baja.

Adam prays for surf.

Adam requests another shot of Cazadores.

Random rock formation.

These are the trucks of two separate groups of mussel farmers.

Fernando makes us some instant coffee.

The sun sets on day one.

Greenie Parks vs. Scout Agah

Salman — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:46:31 +0000