TWO DAY OUTDOOR MOTOCROSS SCHOOL
with former ArenaCross Champion JASON LANGFORD

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INFO
Saturday February 4, 2006
Sunday February 5, 2006
8:30am-3:30pm
$300 for two days, includes hot lunch
You must attend both days.
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LEARN HOW TO WIN FROM A CHAMPION
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Here is a recent interview of Jason Langford by Shand Garcia of Holeshot Magazine:

As a young kid, I used to drive with my step father to the trails at the city power-plant to get in a good day of beginner riding on my 1983 KX 80. I can remember driving down a small, two lane road in Sunnyvale, TX looking over at this white house that had so many KX 80s in the lawn, with tires stacked to the clouds, along with green fenders and plastic scattered about ­ you could hardly see the lawn. At the time I didn't know exactly who lived in that house, but I knew he had to be somebody in order to have so many bikes and parts, etc. I went to the power plant trails a hundred times and always looked over to the house hoping I would get another glance at the Moto House Heaven. Most of the time I would drive by and get treated to that cool vision that still remains fresh in my mind. It didn't take long to figure out who the kid was from Sunnyvale, TX. As a 30+ year old rider, I have been fortunate enough to see many fast riders come out of the Lone Star State. There are those that you could never forget their names, and there are names that slowly fade away from your memory bank. One name that has never slipped my mind is Jason Langford.

The last couple of years you may have heard or seen the name Jason Langford Jr. as his son is now racing MX and Cross Country events through out the state of Texas. I noticed the name a few times in results and finally got to meet Jason Sr. after all these years, after a complete disappearing act from the moto scene. Throughout the past two years I would ask fellow racers about him and most felt the way I did. It was really cool to hear the name again after all these years. People wondered what happened to Jason Langford; after all, this was one of the fastest kids to ever throw a leg over a mini bike. The kid that was one of the stunt doubles for the main actor on The Dirt Bike Kid (1986), one of only a handful of motocross related movies at the time. He is also the 1991 AMA Arenacross Champion, and as Racer X mentions in its July Œ05 issue, almost won the last National held in Texas (1988--125 class).

Let¹s get straight into this. Your name has been like a ghostly echo through the years. What have you been up to the past 13 years since retiring?
I have been working and raising my family which is a full time job, but also spending quality time hunting and fishing at my Dad, Aunt Mary's and Uncle Jimmy's property in East Texas.

From what I understand, your son Jason Jr. was about 10 before he even found out you even knew anything about motorcycles, much less raced! Most dads get their sons involved in the sport as soon as they can. Was there not a desire to bring him around the sport?
Well, it was not for a lack of desire. It is due to due to my experience in motocross that when you start in this sport it consumes your life, and I did not want him to miss out on some of those childhood activities that a lot of kids miss out on.

What brought about the change? My wife Riikina bought Jason Jr. a DS 80 without any intensions of racing, but between a neighbor and a local race, it kind of snowballed from there.

Let¹s talk about your career. With the success you had on mini bikes and the AMA Arenacross Championship Title, what led to your early retirement and how old were you?
My early retirement was at age 22. It was mainly due to an injury at an AMA Outdoor National at Troy, Ohio where I hurt my back. I tried to race after that for a while but kept getting hurt again. Between the back injury, shattered confidence, and doctor visits, I decided to call it quits.

What did you miss the most about the racing scene during the years you were away from the sport?
I missed the racing, the interaction with the fans, and the prestige and glory of being an Arenacross Champion. But mostly I missed some of the great relationships I had established with people like Bruce Stjernstrom of Kawasaki, Chris Blackman of Super B Fuels, Ray Fine-Yamaha, my mechanic Joey Manuel, Bevo Forti of Scott Goggles, Bell Helmets, Frank Stacy of Dunlop Tires, Bel Ray, Bobby Barr of Barr's Competition, Sonny of Good Times Cycle, Bill Law and John Ayers of Gear Racewear. They were part of my family and success through the years. I was always real appreciative of them even after I left the sport.

You got to race 80s in the mid 1980's against arguably the fastest group of 80 riders ever -- names like Bradshaw, Emig, Button, Antunez, Swink, Gaddis, and the list goes on and on. What are some of your greatest memories racing against those names?
One of the greatest memories among many would be Ponca City in 1986, lining up for the last moto with all the names you've just mentioned and knowing I had to win for the championship. I'll never forget the pass I made for the lead in the last corner on the last lap to win the overall.

As already mentioned above, Racer X's July Œ05 issue mentions that you almost won the last 125 National held in Texas, and as far as I know, the last Texan to even come close to leading and almost winning a National. Tell us a little about that day! How close were you to winning and who ended up beating you?
It was my first outdoor national season as a Pro. Not knowing how well I was going to do, the gate dropped and I was in second in the holeshot. Then, by the second corner, I was in the lead. For thirty minutes I lead the race, and on the white flag lap, I was passed by George Holland. (Holland would go on to become the 1988 125 National Champion).

Who were your biggest competitors on a National level?
My strongest competitors would have been Brian Swink, Ty Davis, Jeff Matiasevich, Mike Brown, Tallon Vohland, Buddy Antunez, Jeremy McGrath, Butch Smith, and Damon Bradshaw.

Name some of your biggest competitors that were from the Texas MX scene?
From Texas, I would have to say that I battled with Roy Shellenberger, Billy Whitley, Dennis Hawthorne, Cliff Palmer, and Grayson Goodman.

How many amateur championships did you win and where from?
Wow, that has been so long ago. I can't remember what all I have won. Some GNC titles, Ponca City and a few more.

What is your history with Loretta Lynn's? I notice you have never won a title from there?
At Loretta Lynn's, I can remember many flat tires. Back then, there were a lot of rocks on the track, and I think my best finish was second overall.

You won the 1991 AX Title. Did you ever win a SX main or Outdoor National? If not, how close did you ever get to winning one?
If my memory serves me correct, I believe I podiumed several times, but never seemed to get a 1st place finish.

Give us a few of your favorite racing stories or highlights!
In the Houston Astrodome in the early 1980's at around age 13, not shy to the microphone, my dear friend Lynn Nickerson interviewed me after my win. After your basic questions, Lynn asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I said, ³I want to go to Europe and become the World Champion and then become the President of the United States². That was pretty cool being in front of that many people.

What about Team Tamm? They were one of the first satellite teams back in the day. Weren't you signed on as one of the only 80 riders?
Yes, it was cool to work with Gordy Tamm and have teammates like Trampas Parker and Dennis Hawthorne at such a young age.

Are you having fun getting back in the moto scene?
Yes, it is great seeing old friends such as Bobby Barr of Barr's Competition, Lynn Nickerson at Ponca City this year, Jeff Chambers and Greg Quador with Kawasaki, track builder Blake Hamilton and Dennis Hawthorne, and meeting new friends such as the Hewitt family, Gay Smith, Scott Wennerstrom with Buffalo Creek MX Park, and the Haley family.

At the Dallas AX you were called down to the floor with fellow AX Champ Dennis Hawthorne. How did it feel to be welcomed back down under the lights as a guest instead of a racer?
To be honest I felt a bit out of place. I felt like I needed to be on the starting gate.
This past GNC at Oakhill you were introduced to a father whose kid's favorite movie is "The Dirt Bike Kid". You signed an autograph for the kid. How does that make you feel to know that there are still young kids out there that like the movie you had a big part of? It is really cool to know that children are still watching something that I did so long ago.

What was your favorite track in Texas?
The most awesome track that I can remember back then would be Lake Whitney.

Your favorite National track to race at?
My favorite would have to be High Point in Pennsylvania.

I can remember Charlie Bogard and Ricky Carmichael exchanging wins many times on 80s and Bogard was always quick to thank Jason Langford for his success and jumping techniques. Who all besides Bogard did you give lessons to? A couple of names that come to mind would have to be Jeff Dement, Grayson Goodman, and Christie Sheely.

What type of racing did you like best, indoors or outdoors?
Indoors because I really liked the overall show with the fans, lights, and the intensity of so many racers in such a small area. I just performed better and preferred the timing and jumping aspects of indoor racing.

I believe in a 1986 issue of Motocross Action Magazine they did a feature on the fast mini racers and you were touted as Team Green¹s fastest rider. Who were some of your Team Green teammates?
I believe that it was Denny Stephenson, Lowell Thompson, Jeff Dement, Jeff Emig, and Jack Ricks.

Racing really never leaves a person¹s soul. Will we be seeing you enter a vet class from time to time? Maybe someday, but right now I am focusing on my son¹s racing.

It's cool to see you back in the sport, thanks for the time!
Thank you guys for your interest in my story!

Thirteen years have gone by and I, along with many fans and industry people have always wondered Œwhat ever happened to Jason Langford¹. Since the age of six, Jason has always wondered who the ghost was, and what ever happened to the kid on the motorcycle that inspired him and left the knobby impressions in the dirt and his life! Standing by his side, Jason has his wonderful wife Riikina along with their two boys Jeremy and Little J. They are enjoying being back around the moto scene and seeing what has evolved and stayed the same through the last 12 years. Jason Langford is 35 years old and has never broken a collarboneŠ Not once! Thanks for the interview and we are glad you¹re back.

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