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Clubroom => General Discussion => Topic started by: Tossa on August 09, 2012, 10:19:42 am

Title: Jimmy Ellis
Post by: Tossa on August 09, 2012, 10:19:42 am

Rumour has it Jimmy will be induced into the AMA hall of Fame in November.  Thoroughly deserved

Title: Re: Jimmy Ellis
Post by: JohnnyO on August 09, 2012, 11:08:56 am

Yeah Jimmy is a legend.. Isn't he residing in WA now?

Title: Re: Jimmy Ellis
Post by: Canam370 on August 09, 2012, 11:44:19 am

He was in WA but I believe last year he moved back to the States for various reasons. Good bloke.

Title: Re: Jimmy Ellis
Post by: Tossa on August 09, 2012, 11:48:34 am

I beleieve his father got ill, but don't quote me.  he was telling me his superanuation is a massive shed full of bikes he has weaseled away over in the States.  A real gentleman

Title: Re: Jimmy Ellis
Post by: Canam370 on August 09, 2012, 11:52:46 am

Quote from: Tossa on August 09, 2012, 11:48:34 am

I beleieve his father got ill, but don't quote me.  he was telling me his superanuation is a massive shed full of bikes he has weaseled away over in the States.  A real gentleman

You got it - didn't have to tell everyone about the shed full of Super though!  ;)

Title: Re: Jimmy Ellis
Post by: Tossa on August 09, 2012, 12:07:50 pm

he'll be back.

Title: Re: Jimmy Ellis
Post by: VMX247 on November 22, 2012, 01:51:42 pm

Thanks to Bill Hobbs and Goof RV for photos.
(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r259/vmx247/JimmyandRoger.jpg)
(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r259/vmx247/131570_3928199965575_135492161_o.jpg)
(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r259/vmx247/suefishalsoinblackoutfit.jpg)
Jimmy white tie/Sue Fish dressed in all black.
(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r259/vmx247/JimmyinuSA.jpg)
and another for Canam370  ;D

Title: Re: Jimmy Ellis
Post by: Canam370 on November 22, 2012, 02:07:57 pm

Onya Jimmy! About time he received some kudos.

Title: Re: Jimmy Ellis
Post by: VMX247 on November 22, 2012, 02:13:48 pm

(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r259/vmx247/617276_3924704598193_632356086_o.jpg)

Title: Re: Jimmy Ellis
Post by: Tahitian_Red on November 22, 2012, 02:38:09 pm

Here is his speech:

http://motocrossactionmag.com/Main/News/SEE-IT-HERE-JIMMY-ELLIS-AMA-HALL-OF-FAME-INDUCTION-9548.aspx

Title: Re: Jimmy Ellis
Post by: VMX247 on November 22, 2012, 03:08:40 pm

Thanks TR  8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g86D4G8hKKM&feature=youtu.be

Title: Re: Jimmy Ellis
Post by: jerry on November 22, 2012, 04:30:23 pm

What a champ! Great to see the Oz in his accent too. J

Title: Re: Jimmy Ellis
Post by: Tossa on November 22, 2012, 10:51:36 pm

patron and rider at the Pre85MXWA

Title: Re: Jimmy Ellis
Post by: The Wombat on November 27, 2012, 11:14:05 pm

Quote from: Tahitian_Red on November 22, 2012, 02:38:09 pm

Here is his speech:

http://motocrossactionmag.com/Main/News/SEE-IT-HERE-JIMMY-ELLIS-AMA-HALL-OF-FAME-INDUCTION-9548.aspx

You could see he was a bit nervous, so nervous infact he forgot to thank you Canam370  :D ;D

Title: Re: Jimmy Ellis
Post by: Canam370 on November 27, 2012, 11:33:03 pm

Quote from: The Wombat on November 27, 2012, 11:14:05 pm

Quote from: Tahitian_Red on November 22, 2012, 02:38:09 pm

Here is his speech:

http://motocrossactionmag.com/Main/News/SEE-IT-HERE-JIMMY-ELLIS-AMA-HALL-OF-FAME-INDUCTION-9548.aspx

You could see he was a bit nervous, so nervous infact he forgot to thank you Canam370  :D ;D

 :D You idiot!

Title: Re: Jimmy Ellis
Post by: VMX247 on May 25, 2013, 08:59:33 pm

If your a Jimmy Ellis fan,Racer X has an eight page write up and pics!
May #174 Volume 16 No 5