TIETON, Wash. — Fred Villopoto, 76, has been riding and racing motorcycles since he was 11 years old. Never mind the money and the time — his beloved hobby has cost him his spleen, ruptured his ...

Five years ago Kent Taylor decided he wanted to bring back the "old days" of motocross racing. Racing on natural terrain, without building in jumps and obstacles, and riding on vintage bikes.

Back when motocross racers (and movie stars who raced) wore wool jackets and primitive helmets (if even that), Triumph was a force to be reckoned with out in the dirt. This was before Japanese ...