The Asphalt is going to bed
 

Print is dead!

A long over due explanation! As of September 15, 2003 the Asphalt Magazine is going to sleep. We are taking a break from print. We are planning to continue our venture towards an online based magazine. Something we firmly believe to be a smart move for us and a move that would definitely benefit you, the readers.

It has never been in my nature to talk about my plans or vision instead what I like to do is show you what we are becoming. Just like what we did with the print magazine. We plan to launch our site sometime in 2004, hopefully mid-year.

We will be properly refunding subscribers their remaining subscription. Please be patient and do not worry, we have no intentions on taking anyone for a ride.

I would like to take this time to thank the people that helped us. Hope I don’t forget anyone…

1. My wife, Jen: For the time and sacrifice
2. Foto: Those beautiful pictures and for being a friend and advisor
3. Dennis “Dman” Vazquez : For the respect, trust and support. An owner who supported the magazine from the start.
4. Xtreme Riders: These guys has always been great supporter of the magazine. always there for us,
5. Hugo: flowed us with film in the beginning.
6. Kaled : never judge a book by its cover.
7. Strong Island Ryders: First interview, a team that supported us from the start help us in our long island distro. A bunch of great riders, I thank them all.
8. Steve Palumbo: First interview and an amazing rider, just add alcohol for crazy times. thank you.
9. Sara Dorey: A friend who help us with the articles.
10. Ron Taylor: Came with me and helped me out at some shows
11. Gnice: For introducing me to the real stunt world.
12. Ruthless Tactics: for taking me to crazy shows and watching my back
13. Underground Riders: for being professional and devoted riders.
14. Wa: Congratulations on the new baby and a friend.
15. Brandon Ulrich and family: Welcoming me to their home and trust
16. Rick Payne: The man with style and devotion. Wish all the best.
17. Duc: for not running me over.
18. Laura Walker: Two years a ago I came across here website and was amazed by her. Never thought I meet her one day. It was an honor.
19. Redline Jimmy: Thank you for the support and believing.
20. Redline Team: The Nicest Team, Actually calling them a team would be improper they’re a family.
21. Patrick Stevens: a rare breed, not scared to express himself. Great guy, great riders.
22. Kyle Wood: Mastermind, Entertainer.
23. Greg and Arron, Geared Up: Team with a mission, hope to interview you one day. Crazy MFERs.
24. Thew Blankstrom: Thanks, your support means a lot. One of the great riders of our time.
25. Nefarious: Crazy obsessive friend. Thanks for all your support, I really appreciate it.
26. Wild Bill: Great guy, guy. Thanks
27. Vertical Outlaws: Even though I live 7 hours from them I manage to get to know them so well, down to earth team that’s taking down names. Always will to help out.
28. Vertical Jay: thank you for all your help and encouragement.
29. Vertical Joe: opening your home to us.
30. Vertical Dave: Congratulations and for that party
31. Vertical Chris: Chickenf*cker
32. Core 6: A great team that just wants to ride.
33. C6 Damien: Amazing Plumber. Amazing Prankster. Amazing Rider, Thank you.
34. C6 Chris Mcneil: Superman? A stunter, A racer, A teacher.
35. C6 James: I still owe you a punch in the head. Ouch!
36. C6 Brian: fellow designer and friend. 180 stopper.
37. C6 Chauncey: Wonderboy, amazing and inspiring rider a legend in my book.
38. Shugga of stuntlife: a friend, thank you.
39. Madge: supporter, believer an amazing lady.
40. Gorka: The quiet one. Stoppie king
41. Madison of libby’s: number one supporter. Thanks
42. Rommel: Amazing rider, another quiet one.
43. Gill Conde: I would vote as most improved
44. Pete of SOI: Thanks for believing in the magazine
45. Jay of SOI: thanks for the support
46. Roger: where the hell are you?
47. Mark of Motopimps: will be talking
48. Mark from MPZ: most progressive rider
49. Jeff from MPZ: thanks for the your support
50. Tony from MPZ: wish I had more time to hang out with
51. Jerry from Renu: thanks for the support and all the time and help. Congratulations on the new baby.
52. John form Renu: helping out on the centerfold shoots.
53. Merk and Project: two of the craziest and funniest mutherflapper I have ever meet.
54. Rodger and the CC: thanks for the support. Keep the bus running.
55. Lucifer and the LOD: the largest bike club I have ever met and probably the scariest. Thanks for the time and support.
56. Iceburg and the eastcoast Badboyz: thanks for the support
57. Jamal gyneme: best event throwers.
58. Jen and Dirty B. (NSRA): good luck with the new organization. Two of the nicest people I have met in the circuit. Hope to see you guys soon.
59. Thomas (XSBA): Gangsta. Thanks brother
60. Gina: One crazy female.
61. Starboy Scott and the starboyz: Legends, thank you for what you have done for the sport and supporting the magazine.
62. Crazy Dan Jackson: one of the craziest peep I meet in the sport. Congratulation on your XSBA title.
63. Tony D.: thanks for the support. Your not such a bad guy.
64. Ronnie Reality: A pain in the ass. thanks.
65. Scott legion: you stud muffin can't wait to see you back up here. taking down names. whens the next road trip.
66. Sclevela: days of entertianment. good luck with the video.

(This is just a fraction of the people I want to thank. This is a unfinished list I will be adding more as soon I remember or find the more time to finish the list.)

We will be properly refunding subscribers their remaining subscription money. Please be patient and do not worry, we have no intentions on taking anyone for a ride.

See you here in 2004

Thank you,
Martin Bunyi
The asphalt magazine.

martin, i love you man. that sucks you have to shut down print, those are my favorite mags, i'm wearing out the pages.

i'll definately be reading the online version. i look forward to hopefully make it into your mag. i met you up in michigan at 1096 this year, you gave me some great advice at the party about our first comp which we decided to make just a show. very good advice man!

keep up the good work!:cheers

Good luck in your up-coming ventures.

thank you list continued...and still goin'
 

69. Tim Barnes: thanks for all the advice and guidance.
70. Evan and Drew Stone:Evan wish had more time to get to know you. Drew, a tough new yorker. star makers keep up the great work.
71.Nathan, Corrine, Jessie and Pedro: support group, builders and friends. thank you for the many times you listened to my insane roller coaster of adventure.
73. Tara of C6: My favorite girlfriend.
74. Psychogang: How can i forget the most organized team of the community. Thank for all your help and support. jagman, mike, joe, brian.
75. George Rodrigez: pretty bike, amazing style.
76. Wheelie Boyz: Jon Jon, thanks for the time really appreciated it. Mario thanks for the great pics.
77.Johnny Kula: thank you.
78. Drew: friend, thank you for hosting the site. keep racing.
79. Kevin Anistasia: Great rider, never gave up riding that crazy scooter.
80. Chris and Shannon of Kickstand and Wheelies: Thanks for having at the shop. Keep up the good work.
81. Kenny Pryde: Wow. thank you for helping us out. hopefully one I will be able to pay you back.

heard about the mag...sorry to hear...trust me, i know it's hard to make any money in this..you guys are making a smart decision...great job on everything!

nick david

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Good luck with the online mag:cheers :cheers :cheers