Boy, does this bring back memories. Back in 1974-76 I used to race my mr50 and rm80 there. Had some pretty good battles as a kid. MAN..! Those were the days. There just aren't too many motocross tracks around these days and the ones that are normally cost quite a bit of money. Long Live INDIAN DUNES!
Man, Friday nights on the International track, back Sunday morning to rhe Shadow Glens.. Started going to the dunes when I was 12 with guys like Danny LaPorte(he was an intermediate at the time) in the 70s, Mike Mcatee, Mike Golden, Russ Mortenson.when there was an expert class. Loved it, 30 guys on the line ,different bikes, those were the days...
This was the best MX park ever! The big International track was intimidating for me back in the day, but the Shadow Glen track I could ride all day. I miss that place and always look out over the farmland when I drive by and think back to the glory days on that almost sacred land. Thanks for the post!
My dad always tells me stories of this place. How great it was, memories, how many people showed up, the nachos. He used to race pro back in the day, the other day me and him went riding at Piru MX track right up the street from where indian dunes used to be, nothing but flat grated land. Would have been cool to grow up at a place like my dad did.
San Pedro to Indian dunes. I always asked my dad when are we getting there. I am glad now looking back, Indian dunes was fun and full of great memories.
Yeah...that looks like Cookie the wonder dog...must have been the 'Hangtown' race they had there....long live Andy Jennings...Chief of the Dunes on those crazy friday nites...boy that was FUN!
Mom took me there in 1972 with my just bought hard earned Kawasaki 120 8 speed, went nuts on the trail on saturday, saw racing, went racing on sunday, rode my first 125 novice class on my Kawasaki 120 the next day, came in last place, but it was the BEST LAST place I ever had! Been addicted since, still have several CZ's, gosh do I miss those Friday nites on the International Track
AHHHHHHH, The memories of my youth. Riding my DKW 125 on the International course and Shadow Glen course. Friday night races. Not to mention the great trail riding. Damn, I miss these days. From the late 60's through the 70's I was there every weekend. Thank so much for posting this !!! As the gentleman before me stated the sweet smell of (Blendzall) 2 stroke pre-mix. The two strokes will rule forever !!!
I remember my first time here in 1971. The sweet smell of burnt pre-mix in the air. The sound of Husqvarna's, CZs, Bultaco's, Ossa's and Maico's. The ring-ding-ding-ding of 2 strokes. Hook, line and sinker baby. I had to get one.
Boy, does this bring back memories. Back in 1974-76 I used to race my mr50 and rm80 there. Had some pretty good battles as a kid. MAN..! Those were the days. There just aren't too many motocross tracks around these days and the ones that are normally cost quite a bit of money. Long Live INDIAN DUNES!
Dino33L 1 month ago
Man, Friday nights on the International track, back Sunday morning to rhe Shadow Glens.. Started going to the dunes when I was 12 with guys like Danny LaPorte(he was an intermediate at the time) in the 70s, Mike Mcatee, Mike Golden, Russ Mortenson.when there was an expert class. Loved it, 30 guys on the line ,different bikes, those were the days...
chnjsgd 3 months ago
Its beenalmost 30 years since Vic Morrows death. Any chance of this place reopening?
zims2010 4 months ago
This was the best MX park ever! The big International track was intimidating for me back in the day, but the Shadow Glen track I could ride all day. I miss that place and always look out over the farmland when I drive by and think back to the glory days on that almost sacred land. Thanks for the post!
starrjean 7 months ago
My dad always tells me stories of this place. How great it was, memories, how many people showed up, the nachos. He used to race pro back in the day, the other day me and him went riding at Piru MX track right up the street from where indian dunes used to be, nothing but flat grated land. Would have been cool to grow up at a place like my dad did.
twicethenice 8 months ago
Yeah, the only place I had to jump off my bike to avoid a collission. Ruff....
saleasylum 9 months ago
Hi.When Hangtown was closed the race moved to Indian Dunes.I still have my finishers pin from that race.Drew
PanAmRacer 9 months ago
San Pedro to Indian dunes. I always asked my dad when are we getting there. I am glad now looking back, Indian dunes was fun and full of great memories.
htzzn 1 year ago
Yeah...that looks like Cookie the wonder dog...must have been the 'Hangtown' race they had there....long live Andy Jennings...Chief of the Dunes on those crazy friday nites...boy that was FUN!
PanAmRacer 1 year ago
@PanAmRacer Hangtown was at Hangtown, not Indian Dunes.
CatapultYourMom 9 months ago
1:46 dog rider ! wow
ruymxsx7 1 year ago
the indian dunes grand prix's were the deal, I still have a few of my old finisher pins.
merry xmas gp, dunestown gp, bandito gp, a piece of my heart got ripped out when they closed that sacred place.
toxsickdog 1 year ago
Mom took me there in 1972 with my just bought hard earned Kawasaki 120 8 speed, went nuts on the trail on saturday, saw racing, went racing on sunday, rode my first 125 novice class on my Kawasaki 120 the next day, came in last place, but it was the BEST LAST place I ever had! Been addicted since, still have several CZ's, gosh do I miss those Friday nites on the International Track
lazyman41 1 year ago
AHHHHHHH, The memories of my youth. Riding my DKW 125 on the International course and Shadow Glen course. Friday night races. Not to mention the great trail riding. Damn, I miss these days. From the late 60's through the 70's I was there every weekend. Thank so much for posting this !!! As the gentleman before me stated the sweet smell of (Blendzall) 2 stroke pre-mix. The two strokes will rule forever !!!
racer500gp 1 year ago
I remember my first time here in 1971. The sweet smell of burnt pre-mix in the air. The sound of Husqvarna's, CZs, Bultaco's, Ossa's and Maico's. The ring-ding-ding-ding of 2 strokes. Hook, line and sinker baby. I had to get one.
etks1957 1 year ago
That would be John and Kookie the Wonder Dog. He raced with John ALL the time.
HIPCHIP 2 years ago
wait did one of thoes guys have a dog riding on his tank?
bassmastera666 2 years ago
@bassmastera666 Of course he did!
CatapultYourMom 9 months ago
Those were the days! I miss my old stomping ground.
SRTST51 2 years ago