Courtesy San Diego Union.
Ricky Carmichael (center) battling for
position against Mike LaRocco.  
THREE
Nick and Tyson lounging on the ride
down Interstate 15.  Don't get too
comfortable guys!
Headin' down I15.  Tiny bubbles in
Hawaii.
Doug Newkirk piloting us to Qualcomm
Stadium at 10:30 AM.  
Hi Doug!  
FOUR
It's 11 AM and we're setting up for a day
of fun, fun, fun!
SEVEN
Iufer & Sons getting a lesson in San
Diego Sports History.  Hey Tim, what are
you doing?!
Autograph and pose sessions in the pit
area.  Thumbs up boys!
Havin' fun in paradise!
TEN
ELEVEN
TWELVE
The track entrance is closely guarded.  
Hey someone tell this guy to lighten up!
Excedrin headache #29!  OUCH!
A privateer getting ready to practice.  His
sponsor provides motorcycle lessons to
disadvantaged youth.
THIRTEEN
FIFTEEN
FOURTEEN
Back at the ranch . . .  err barbeque.  
Ophie Filanc flashes her famous smile for
the camera.
EIGHTEEN
Tyson, Nick and Mike on motorhome roof
checkin' out the view.  The girls went
thataway!
The San Diego Sun Setting on Sedans
and SUVs on Saturday.  Say that seven
times as fast as you can!
Let the barbeque begin!  Tailgating
doesn't get any better!
NINETEEN
TWENTY
TWENTYONE
Now that's a real motley crew.  Hey guys,
whaddup?!
I wish they all could be California girls!
Things are looking up!
TWENTYTWO
Pre-race laser light show.  Gentlemen
start yer engines!
Hangin' in the Skybox at Qualcomm.  
Courtesy of Southern Contracting, San
Marcos, California.
I thot I taw a puddykat!
TWENTYSEVEN
TWENTYFIVE
TWENTYSIX
Heated action at the first turn of the
longest straightaway in Supercross.
Self portrait by van Filanc.  I still have
both ears!
Nick Newkirk engrossed in the action.  
Must be something he ate!
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The Finish Line of the 250 Main Event.  
James Stewart edges Ricky Carmichael
for win #5 in 2006.


Hello everyone.  On Saturday, February 11, 2006 the RFL Team gathered in San
Diego, California to watch the Amp'd  Mobile Supercross series at Qualcomm
Stadium, home of the San Diego Chargers.   We had a great day getting to know
each other, talk shop, and witness a titanic battle between Ricky Carmichael and
James "Bubba" Stewart.
ONE
TWO
FIVE
Checking out Qualcomm we met this
really nice gate attendant.
SIX
Brian, Tim and Michael Iufer.  Tim and I
(Jim Filanc) are lifelong friends.
EIGHT
NINE
Oooooh my head!
Practice at Qualcomm.  The crowds
eventually exceeded 69,000.  A sellout!
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SEVENTEEN
TWENTYTHREE
TWENTYFOUR