Imperial Invasion 2015 Photos

[Billy Golightly]

I took many, many, many and have been letting a few out here and there but work and other things have not been kind to me since I got back, so I haven't been able to do as much as I would like, but here are a few awesome ones for you to drool over, and more as time allows will come.

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[Billy Golightly]

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[250rRoostmaster]

I would love to ride those dunes sometime!!

[NeverLift]

Billy you've got a gift in photography, these are great pictures. Keep them coming.

[Samjp22]

Some videos too!?

[Billy Golightly]

Didn't even get the GoPros out of my box this year actually...

[Mickey Dunlap]

I have Dirt Wheels asking me how many are going to be at the races this weekend, does anyone have a idea? I need to know ASASP!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tecaterob]

nice pics. Maybe next year I can ride some dunes.

[phantomtracer]

I hope to make this next year.
More pics please!
How many people made it?

[Mickey Dunlap]

Well I told Cain Smead there would be 50-60, I hope I'm close. He's sending a new guy and he has some 250r parts to sell. Try to look him up if you want some press in Dirt Wheels.

[onformula1]

Who is in pic #9???

Nice air out!

[atctim]

Who is in pic #9???

Nice air out!

That would be Jacob Hall, he is Jason Hall's son. Jason and Sandy Hall's boys are very talented riders in any terrain.

[Billy Golightly]

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[Billy Golightly]

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We were at campsite #7 all week

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[Billy Golightly]

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[Billy Golightly]

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[Billy Golightly]

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[ATC-Eric]

Once again Billy, awesome shots!

[Ol Deuce]

Cool photos Billy ! Some day I will be there ....

[Daddio]

Cool photos Billy ! Some day I will be there ....
I would love to go some day also.
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[tecaterob]

Awesome pics again, but they r missing a little Kawi GREEN....

[pismorat]

What weekend does this happen? I feel like I missed out this year! I live in San Diego Co.; 2.5 hrs. from those dunes and would love to make it out there next season. How can I make it on the invite list??

[RapidRick]

Open invitation to all.

[Billy Golightly]

All of my Imperial Invasion (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Imperial-Invasion/173726032651396) photos from the trip can be found here: http://wgolightly.smugmug.com/Imperial-Invasion-2015/
password is 2015invasion

[Mickey Dunlap]

I didn't follow all this and the race because I knew I couldn't go but last year I thought the whole thing was that they were both going to be one big event. Everyone would go dunning and then head to the race too. I take it this isn't the way it happen. I gave Dirt wheels the wrong info then if this is true.

[Samjp22]

Well after looking through all those pictures I'll definitely be there next year!

[HairyJR]

I arrived early, met and set up close to the Hall's. They set up an Invasion and tribute banner to guide other 3 wheeler advocates to our location. Met a lot of wonderful people during the week, although I didn't get to ride as much as I would have liked too ( had a small incident at test hill, sore back ) with the many group rides, I believe all had a great time. Oh and many very nice clean machines!

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"HJ" :beer

[Billy Golightly]

I didn't follow all this and the race because I knew I couldn't go but last year I thought the whole thing was that they were both going to be one big event. Everyone would go dunning and then head to the race too. I take it this isn't the way it happen. I gave Dirt wheels the wrong info then if this is true.
No. Two separate events. Wasn't intended that way originally but that's how it happened.

[keister]

What weekend does this happen? I feel like I missed out this year! I live in San Diego Co.; 2.5 hrs. from those dunes and would love to make it out there next season. How can I make it on the invite list??

Just keep watching the boards. Dates are generally set out 6 months in advance. Here is the planning thread which started in October. Of course, everyone is invited.
http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/170680-2015-IMPERIAL-INVASION-date-is-set

Billy, these pictures are spectacular. You really outdid yourself this time.

[tecaterob]

Clean Kawi's thanks for sharing

[Mickey Dunlap]

I just thought everyone would get together at the race track since that where the press was going to be at. Even at 50- 60 riders Dirt Wheels didn't think that was big enough to bother will. I won't say what they said when the legends rode around the track with out helmets and flip flops.!:crazy::(

[Daddio]

I just thought everyone would get together at the race track since that where the press was going to be at. Even at 50- 60 riders Dirt Wheels didn't think that was big enough to bother will. I won't say what they said when the legends rode around the track with out helmets and flip flops.!:crazy::(

Maybe just 50-60 riders there at the track, but just think of all of the armchair racers that were "tuned in" to the event via FB and Forums like this. It isn't like the old days. People are watching events like this whether you can see them or not.

[Billy Golightly]

Don't know about that but we had plenty of fun duning the week before :) pictures tell the story

[MTS]

Thanks for the great pictures billy! what a fun week it was!!

[Dirtcrasher]

I took many, many, many and have been letting a few out here and there but work and other things have not been kind to me since I got back, so I haven't been able to do as much as I would like, but here are a few awesome ones for you to drool over, and more as time allows will come.


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That Jacob!! He is always nose high but it WORKS for him!! Great shots!

90% of you guys have inverts!! Glad I joined, thank you Jason!!