More on Marty Moates

Yesterday would have been Marty's 50th birthday. I had been thinking about him since reading about that in the RacerX online magazine. They post a weekly listing of upcoming industry birthdays. I had planned to post pictures of Marty that I took in Europe. The previously posted intent of creating an MX Heroes blog is still alive. I feel a need to remember those days. Maybe others will too.

After posting the news about Marty's death, I received a comment from a family member. That emphasized to me how powerful the blogging medium is. I have to be careful what I say and how it is said. People actually do read some of this.

For those who care, I did meet Marty. I found him to be exactly as he is described in many of the recent memorials, open, honest, and friendly. When I talked to Marty at the French 500 Motocross World Championship in 1982, he made me feel as if we were friends and had been for a long time. That interview was not published. I don't remember if any of my pictures of him were? This is a portrait taken at that meeting. I'm also including this action shot. It too is from the French 500 World MX Championship in 1982.

If friends or family should happen to read this, I want you to know that my thoughts are with you. Please accept my condolences.

Click on this link for more memories of Marty Moates.

L8r