JMC (James Melton Cyclery) Racing Equipment: 1982.Primary sponsorships can be verified by BMX press coverage and the sponsor's advertisements at the time in question. At any given time, a racer could have numerous ever-changing cosponsors. Note: This listing only denotes the racer's primary sponsors.
Largely by late 1995, to concentrate on mountain bike (MTB) racing. Height and weight at height of his career (1990):
In "A" pro at the National Bicycle League (NBL) "Round 5: Clash in the Sun" national in Orlando, Florida on February 17, 1990. He had previously won every NBL "B" pro event he entered. Third place at the NBL Christmas Classic on Decemin Columbus, Ohio. He also gained a second in pro cruiser, winning US$250 (US$414.72 in 2007). He won US$1,260, the equivalent of US$2,090.18 in 2007 ( Cost of Living Calculator). įirst place in "B" pro at the 1989 NBL Grand Nationals on September 2. Septemat the National Bicycle League (NBL) Grand National in Louisville, Kentucky at 19 years of age. There were no Silver Dollar nationals in 1984. He ended up "tripling." Note: By either typographical error on American BMXer's part or Eric's misrecollection, he says he first won in the 1984 Silver Dollar Nationals. This was a decisive race, for Carter promised himself if he didn't do well here, he would quit BMX racing. United States Bicycle Motocross Association (USBA) California 3 (CA-3) (1986)Īt the 1985 ABA Silver Dollar Nationals in Reno, Nevada on January 6, 1985, as a 15 expert (he may have won nationals as a novice or intermediate). Īmerican Bicycle Association (ABA) California 22 (CA-22) (1985) Fay's father was the track operator and set Eric up to race. He went out to see his friend Brent Fay (who was also on his soccer team) to race.
I am not sure what the last issue was but it continued until at least December of 1988.Note: Professional firsts are on the national level unless otherwise indicated.ġ978 at age 8.
Jamie Eksten, august 2006: You state that Super BMX and Freestyle magazine was laid to rest in October of 1988, but I have possesion of the December issue. However, the support of GT BMX kept Super afloat for a fairly long time. Super BMX was laid to rest in October of 1988, when ad sales failed to generate enough income to make it profitable for Challenge Publications, Inc. Gary Ellis and Charles Townsend on the cover, Todd Anderson and inset Dave Voelker on the cover. I'm pretty sure this was in the main, cause that was the only race he'd wear the goggles in. J-, february 2007: I was in his same class when I used to race. Parts shop: GT Framestanders II, Challenge of the Flatlanders and AFA pro flatland videos.
How to get a freestyle sponsor.Poster with Eric Carter. Photos taken by Steve Giberson.Įlephant Glide how-to by Kevin Jones and Steamroller how-to by Mark Eaton. Insets: Robinson's Todd Mitchell top and Sean Callihan bottom. Parts shop: Schwinn Yo! Rock'n roll saddle, GT Demo tape, Auburn frame, CW Revcore hubs. How to Flip Picker (enchainement de bridge).įree Agent sponsored BMXer Matt Hadan at the World cup of BMX held in Irvine, California on the cover. Mongoose Expert and Dyno Pro Compe Team bike tests.Ĭhris Rothrock stalled stylishly in mid-air during the General Easter Tour and Shawn Texas at NBL's national event held in Norco on the cover.Ĭharles Townsen and Krt Schmidt on the cover.
Inset: Steve Kiander at the AFA Masters finals.Ģhip ramp jam invades Wilkerson's backyard.ġ1 basic freestyle tricks you must know !ĪFA's Masters series West Palm Beach Florida, Raleigh Pro Reflex bike test, GT Power Series Cranks, Product Test, NBL war of the stars Montgomery Alabama, ABA's SO Cal's super nationals in San Bernardino including the vet pros, Special: Martin Aparijo and Woody Itson. 1102 - download)ĭoug Davis at ABA's Honda Supercup race on the cover. The Gold Cup Championship returns to Las Vegas, Some featured articles include: "Pete Longcarevich Speaks Out" and "Freestyle Blast in N.Y. If you want to add any info, please contact 1987ġ76 pages. Sources: Ride BMX UK, Daniel Winqvist, Jamie Eksten, Darren May, Philippe Devezaud.