Conley: X Games Day 3

Today I opened up some of the questioning to some of our readers and other ML@S writers. Thanks for everyone participating at the MyLife@Speed facebook page!  Please support Nate and Brandye in 2012, by joining their Facebook page and visiting their website!  – Mitch Snow Andy DeVol- What is the best part of your X Games experience. Photo by Emotive Image - www.emotiveimage.com Nate... Read More

Conley: X Games Day 2

Photo by Emotive Image - www.emotiveimage.com Nate’s summary of the day- Broke an axle the first lap on the qualifying session that was also treated as 10 minutes of practice, so we only got about 50% of the practice that the other teams got so we were already disadvantaged with not only HP but track time too. The worst thing is that the axle we broke was an aftermarket reinforced... Read More

Conley: X Games Day 1

Editor’s Note:  Please check out Emotive Image – like them on Twitter, hire them for a shoot.   Fantastic photos!! Conversation with Nate Conley – Day 1 X Games – by Mitch Snow Photo by Emotive Image. www.emotiveimage.com I had a chance to chat a little with Nate Conley tonight (Friday) about the first day of his practicing on location at X Games. Didn’t... Read More

116: The Conley Story

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Every day is different and although some bring back bad memories, others produce amazing ones. Good or bad, some days are more memorable than others, and without experiencing both, you haven’t truly lived life. The husband and wife rally team of Nathan and Brandye Conley of Monument, Colorado have had more happy and sad moments in the past three years... Read More

FIre Danger On The Mountain!

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Conditions on Pikes Peak are the driest since the 2002 Haymen Fire, which is Colorado’s largest and most devastating wild fire on record. To help prevent this occurring on the hill this year the usual fire ban has been increased and more fire crews will be ob hand. Every year, the race bans open fires and charcoal grills, but this year things have... Read More

Rhys Millen and Monster Tajima Preview 2011

Rhys Millen lists factors that make record breaking runs so rare and describes what makes Pikes Peak so special. Nobuhiro “Monster” Tajima states that finishing under the ten minute mark is not his main goal for 2011, and instead he would like to break his own course record of 10:01.408. He claims that he only see’s ten minutes is only a passing point. I find... Read More

Tajima – Monster to Hero

Nobuhiro 'Monster' Tajima, a man racing for his country COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Ever since he was a child, Nobuhiro “Monster” Tajima, has dreamed of one day racing in the world famous Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.  Luckily for him he has had the opportunity to do so 19 times with 2011 being his 20th.  No one has competed in the unlimited division more... Read More