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Chris Austin

cj.austin2@verizon.net

CACTUS CATS

1970-1980

Hodaka SuperRat,Yam IT 175,'74 Yam 250,'78 Husky 250,(20 yr. break)'91 Honda CR250,'98 XR600.

Trailbike, C class, 250

13X in 1979, and was leading 1st quarter 250 standings in 1980 when I quit racing to get married and start my own business. (should have kept
racing!)

Idyllwild,CA (mountains above Palm Springs)

Fishing,Hiking,Mountain-Biking

Yes

'05 CRF-450X, Desert Dashes in Apple Valley,Lucerne and Dove Springs. Looking forward to getting back into D-37 Desert and G.P.races

from the early days in the pits watching JN Roberts come through week after week with a huge lead, to actually leading a race overall after passing Dan Smith (had cactus in his hand) and then getting caught and passed by Bill Saltzman 5 miles from the finish. Many memories in-between.

So many memories involving so many great people in the Desert. Let's all share those great racing moments (and Trophy Presentation Party Nights) on this site to keep the sport alive and growing.