Comments on: Motocross Photography — Danny LaPorte

By: Tricia Fellman

Tricia Fellman — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:11:01 +0000

Reminicing about the past today.I started thinking about Danny La Porte. I thought I’d go online and see whatever happened to him. It’s been a very long time passed.In the early 80’s,I watched from the pits at many races. Climbed up and down many a track.I met Danny at Broom Tioga in the early 1980’s. He was a fantastic rider with incredible style.I was thinking about him today and his infectious smile and enthusiasm. I didn’t know just how far he’d gone in the racing world. All I can say is,” Wow! Great job! What a life? So well lived. I am happy for you.”Thanks for that small window of time spent with me. Blessings to you and yours Danny! Ride on.Sincerely, Tricia

By: Mark Foster

Mark Foster — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:21:35 +0000

Danny is an awesome guy! I raced Motorcross in the late 70’s to early 80’s. Danny showed up one weekend and gave me some tips between motos. I mean here is a factory rider spending time with us?…80cc racers? To this day I think about that weekend! he was to me what a “champion” is…a quiet giant! very humble and set the standard for me as to what the word “Champion” means! later in life my Twin Sons were champion wrestlers through high school. It was Danny’s mannerisms that I taught my Sons, A quiet champion makes more of an impression than a mouthy winner.

By: Jerry Cresswell

Jerry Cresswell — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:44:43 +0000

Trying to find photos from the 1970’s district six motocross.Can anyone help locate someone who may have photos from this era.Some of the tracks would have been,sleepy hollow,fogelsville,bethel,flying dutchman,hanover,etc.Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.I am willing to pay for photos or even help in locating photos.I know that there were photographers who woul take photos at theses tracks and then offer them to be sold to the riders,but unfortunately at the time all my funds were put back into the bikes.My number was amateur 147 and expert 141.Thanks for any help

By: Warren Price

Warren Price — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:29:44 +0000

Sorry for the slow response. Just returned from an extended road trip. I too have great respect for Danny and his family. Hung with his dad one year in Unadilla.
Met Chuck in Jefferson, Texas recently. Have a ot of pictures. Chuck has a website and writes an occasional piece for MX Action.
Ain’t it great to see our legends remains so visible?

By: Rick hofer

Rick hofer — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:56:23 +0000

Oh yeah – I also have pics of Chuck Sun also! I’ll email of you want them!

By: Rick hofer

Rick hofer — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:55:17 +0000

I met Danny at the Denver Nationals in the early 80’s, and he was extremely courteous to all the stopped by his area. I cannot say that for some of the other “super star” riders my family and I met that weekend. Too bad Danny never won the 125 Title.

By: Don La Fon

Don La Fon — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:06:39 +0000

Wow, Jim Wilson is still out there and active!
Been many years since working a few gigs on Artesia and running ASCOT, dunes or jawbone canyon.

By: Don La Fon

Don La Fon — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:05:47 +0000

Wow, Jim Wilson is still out there and active!
Been many years since working a few gigs on Artesia and running ASCOT, dunes or district 37.

By: Jim Wilson

Jim Wilson — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 06:37:01 +0000

I knew Danny since before his feet could touch the ground on his Hodaka . His mom and dad would take him to our local LA MX’S and launch him off at the start! He is a quick learner and a hard worker.His parents & all of of his friends are proud of all he has done , both on & off his bikes. He still loves to GASS IT UP !!!

By: Joe Anastasio

Joe Anastasio — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:38:43 +0000

This was by far the best artical on Danny I have ever read… I grew up with Danny and still stay in contact with him and his folks (in Yacca Valley CA). The photos are awesome thanks I will share with this sight with friends.