David Aldana is a legend. On the dirt and the pavement, he is one of the true original American bad-ass racers.
 
At age 63, he still races. In the past he has won 4 AMA titles, as well as a grueling endurance win at Suzuka (which is one the world’s most challenging tracks).  He was also in On Any Sunday, one of the most important moto movies ever! But what is Dave best known for?
 
His skeleton suit.
 
I spoke with Dave and the story of his damn suit.

Read more: Early Halloween a la David Aldana

POMONA, Calif. (October 13, 2012) -

This just in; the state of California knows how to put on a solid race. For the third and final time this season, AMA Pro Flat Track was back in the golden state in front of an ecstatic crowd. Kenny Coolbeth Jr. (Screaming Eagle Harley-Davidson) got the win in what proved to be a phenomenal grand finale to conclude the 2012 season. When the lights turned on Saturday night at the LA County Fairplex, engines roared throughout the confines of the stadium and the euphoric fans hung on every lap. Though Coolbeth Jr. put on a show to claim his second victory of the year, the real story of the night was Jared Mees (Rogers Racing/ Harley-Davidson) as he took home the coveted AMA Pro Harley-Davidson Insurance Grand National Championship presented by Motorcycle-Superstore.com and Lucas Oil No. 1 plate.

"The feeling hasn't really sunk in yet," said Mees. "So much hard work and dedication has gone in to this season and it all paid off. I kind of knew where I was at the whole way and was able to bring it home. I really have to thank my team and sponsors for all of their support this year; this was a great team effort."

Though Mees finished eighth, his effort was more than enough as his only competitors for the title, Sammy Halbert (Southeast Harley/ Harley-Davidson) and defending Grand National Champion Jake Johnson (Zanotti Racing/ Harley-Davidson) looked sluggish the whole way.

Read more: Jared Mees Captures 2012 AMA Pro Flat Track Title; Kenny Coolbeth Jr. Wins at Pomona