Old Site Heroes
April/May 2008
Julian Branston
Lincolnshire UK
Julian is an inventor and a genious that has patented his revolutionary two stroke engine idea.
Julian Branston's revolutionary two stroke prototype engine.
Who is Julian Branston?
After working with his interest in motocross, as a mechanic and engine technician for many years, both in amateur and professional ranks Julian started a small manufacturing company in the UK in 1994 making aluminium frame guards and skid plates for motocross and enduro bikes.
He has always had a keen interest in the two stroke engine, and its problems, and has been tuning two-stroke motocross race engines striving to increase the efficiency, since the early 70’s, and also find a way to lower the emissions.
During this time has built engines for Rob Herring, Paul Cooper, Gordon Crockard and when Ping from Racer X magazine was over in the UK for a Supercross Race at Sheffield Julian prepared the motor for Ping’s C.A.S. Honda CR125.
It was in July 2003 when the final “Eureka” moment came and the answer, on how to solve the emission and efficiency problems might be achieved and the simplicity of the solution was more of a surprise than the solution itself.
This set in motion the efforts to protect the idea by way of the patent system, a long and complicated path only recently reaching its conclusion with the granting of the final patent.
“When you’re trying to get interest in an idea that many think tanks of highly paid engineers and academics have been trying to solve for 50 plus years, and failed, is one of the major stumbling blocks when trying to generate some interest from the established engineering bodies.
What took me by surprise was that everybody I approached, from Universities to Private Engineering Consultants, were all working on there own two stoke revolution, either of there own making or on behalf of a “secret” third party.
I was happy to find out that there were some big manufacturers working on two strokes and that there could still be a chance to save it, but it didn’t help my particular cause. Because all these people wanted to be right and these are the ones funded by the various institutions and bodies.”
Yes it is possible to provide a cleaner and more efficient two-stroke without re-inventing the wheel.
Now that the patents have been granted, Julian is now looking for commercial interest to further develop the engine.
Please read about his extremely innovative solution to bringing the two-stroke back to its rightful place at the top of the Motocross world.
For more information about this revolutionary invention please visit and support Julian on his quest.
Gadget Racing Products
March 2008
Rich Winkler
Dirt Wurx USA
Rich Winkler racing his pristine vintage Maico at Claverack MX.
Rich Winkler has a tough job. He builds the Supercross tracks that the AMA pros race on every week.
In his job there are many bosses, the AMA, Live Nation, the racers, their managers and the fans. A very tough job for any person, but Rich handles it with style and grace.
Rich Winkler flying on his vintage Ossa at Winkstock 2007.
But Rich also loves to ride and when he does he chooses a two-stroke. Rich was a super fast top expert racer for many years on a 250 Maico and rode some nationals in 1978.
In addition he is a big supporter of TSM and has helped in many ways with encouragement and support.
His article titled “Motocross isn’t a Sport” is a must read.
Rich, we at the Two Stroke Militia salute you!
www.dirtwurx.com
February 2008
Dan Lillington
Bournemouth, U.K.
Dan Lillington soaring through the sky on his Maico 500 two stroke.
From Four-stroke to Two!
For the last three years Bournemouth based racer Dan Lillington has been working his way up through the highly competitive M.X. 1 class on a 450F Honda in the Maxxis British M.X. Championship battling against the worlds G.P. stars.
After a chance ride on a new 500 Maico last December the fun and charm of a big two stroke clearly had an effect on the south coast racer. For 2008 Dan will be lining up on the grid in the expert open class in this years British Two stroke Championship.
Dan will be switching back and forth between the 500 and 320 Maico two-stroke.
Maico U.K. is sponsoring and supplying Dan with his two-stroke weapons.
Thank you Dan and Maico U.K. for supporting the Two-Stroke cause!
www.maicouk.co.uk/
January 2008
Steve LaPointe
Pomfret Center, CT
Steve LaPointe of Surf and Turf Racing with some of his sponsored two stroke racers.
Steve LaPointe owner of Surf and Turf Racing (STR) is a TSM hero because he believes in the Two Stroke and proves it!
Stevo builds super fast dependable Yamaha YZ two-strokes that with his rider Matt Fisk have smoked the 4 -stroke competition this year on the highly competitive,fast and rough tracks of New England motocross!
We love it Stevo!… Keep up the battle!
www.surfnturfracing.com
November 2007
Cyrille Coulon
France
Photo by: Steve TFS Bruh
French motocross star Cyrille Coulon showed up to race the Bercy Supercross with a 250 two stroke to race the against the best in the world.
He is a hero because he raced this bike instead of a four stroke like all of his competition.
How well did he do?
Friday
Heat 1 – 8th place
Heat 2 – 5th place
Overall 6th place
Saturday
Heat 1 – 8th place
Heat 2 – 9th place
Overall – 8th place
Sunday
Run 1 – 7th place
Run 2 – 7th place
Overall 8th place
King of Bercy
6th place overall
Cogratulations on racing a professional motocross race and chosing a two stroke as your weapon of choice!
October 2007
Daren Ogden
Fort Edward, NY
Daren Ogden on his Kawasaki KX250 two stroke.
Daren rode fearless, aggressive, smart, super fast, and talented motos with his ‘04 Kawasaki KX 250 against all odds, while competing against 450 4-stroke monsters in his race!
Photo by: Vintage54.com
Daren won both motos and the overall at Ace MX in Modena, NY. We were very impressed with his riding. Long live the two stroke!
