Harold Robison. RIP
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Mitchell184
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Really late to this thread, but I believe this is the only image I have of Harold....he and I on the cover of Ohio Cycle sometime in '76, both of us on 100s, he on his #574 Suzuki RM and me on my #184 YZ100C. Pretty sure the shot was taken at Dusty's Trails. Would love to see more images from those years, GPIR, Smith Road, Malvern, Amherst, Buckey, Lexington, OIR, etc. Hope y'all are doing well, and Merry Christmas. - Mitch Boehm
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Ronster
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Hello Friends and Family of Harold's. Well sadly it has been five years since Harold soared over the leap of life. Surely many of you miss him as much as I do. I was able to travel to his Parents farm in W VA this past August and Harold's Sister Sheila and I went up to the the family cemetery where I was able to extend my love and prayers to our Brother. I miss him terribly as I know many of you do too. I turned 70 this past June and I do not know how many more times I will be able to visit Harold's grave in the years to come, but when I can I will say, "Howdy Hank", for all of you. Please do reply to this memorial for Harold so I can personally mention your names at his grave. I know he will love hearing from each of you. God Speed Harold, Our Love to you. Ronster
Ronster
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Well fellow PR's, It's been five years since Harold passed away. I flew to Cleveland in August '24 and rented a car and drove down to Harold's final resting place in the cemetery where he and his Parents are laid just North of Heaters, WV. I was able to visit with his Sister Sheila, Cousin Eddie, and friends for a few days at the farm which was a nice time. We all shared stories about Harold and a few laughs too. We all miss him. then while I was back home in Montana I was informed that Harold's Cousin Randy Davis also passed away. As time passes I will try to continue my journeys to the Robison Farm. It truly is, "Almost Heaven", and Harold's grave is high on a hill as close to Heaven as he can be. RIP Harold.
charlesroth
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I was thinking about my good friend Harold and just had to say I miss him very much. We had such great times together. One of my plans was to retire and spend time with him - he always wanted to take me to the farm in WV but I never got the chance - I will regret that the rest of my life.
Next time you go to his grave tell him "wiener" says hi - that was his nick name he had for me.
Next time you go to his grave tell him "wiener" says hi - that was his nick name he had for me.
Ronster
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Hi Charles, I remember Harold mentioning Charlie "Weiner". I was at Harold's grave again this past year, August of '25. I will try to visit Harold every year for as long as I am able. I will surely pass your "Hi Harold", on for you on my next visit. Better yet, seeing as you never made it to the farm with Harold, We not go there with me. I plan on going in late Sept because the temps driving across the country in August are almost unbearable. You are certainly welcome to come along. I drove my 1979 Chevy Motor-home that I am restoring this year on it's maiden voyage with a brand new 383 Cubic Inch, (Harold would be proud), Stroker Engine and a brand new TCI Transmission and torque Converter. I have replaced all the wear items on it over the past four years including, wheels, tires, lights, stereo, U-joints, etc., etc., etc. She ran great on my 4811 round rip from Montana to WV, PA, OH, and back was a great time. Harold's Sister Sheila and her Cousins were at the farm and I went with Cousin Eddie to the Davis Family Reunion which is Harold's Mom's side of the family. Harold and I used to attend the reunion together from the 80's on. I was thrilled to see so many of Harold's Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. We had a great time. FLASH UPDATE, I was just on the phone with Sheila and Cousin Eddie. Eddie flew to Phoenix and is visiting with Sheila until March 3rd. It was an OMG moment when I told Sheila I was in the middle of messaging you on PitRacer. She says Hi and she couldn't get over that you and I were chatting here on PR. Here is a pic of Harold and I at the Davis Family Reunion in 1990.The 2nd pic is of Harold and I getting ready to ride the course we dubbed the Moto-des-Nation, WV Round LOL! The 3rd pic requires no explanation. So Sad! OK that's all for now Charlie. Stay in touch, Let me know if you would be able to go to The Farm with me. We can arrange logistics for me to pick you up along the way, Ronster
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Ronster
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Hello All, I have been trying to remember the last name of a 1980's Motocross Champion whose first name was Nigel. He was a European, possibly British, I believe he may have been a 500cc World Champion yet in my searches I cannot find the person I am thinking of. Reason for my wanting to know is that Harold had a Son that he named Nigel after this particular racer. Harold admired him very highly and so much so that he named his only child after him. Unfortunately Harold's, Nigel, only lived a few months before he suffered a crib death. If anyone here on PR can help me with this I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you for your thoughts, Ronster
Ronster
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I know that wasn't the person Harold named his Son, Nigel after. I remember Harold telling me about a World Champion name Nigel. Harold's Nigel was born around '93 to '95.
Thanks for offering the possibility, Happy Trails, Vet261
Ronster
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Hello again everybody, I just checked my PR messages and as my courser happened to land on the pics I had recently posted with Harold in them, a display came up and showed how many views the pics had received. It makes me happy to know so many of you still think of Harold. I will continue to dig through my pictures of Harold and post them on PR. Stay tuned, Ronster
Ronster
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Hello everyone and a mystery has been solved in regards to the person Harold named his Son Nigel after. I was mistaken in thinking the Nigel was a British Motocross Racer. I just asked Harold's sister Sheila if she knew who her Nephew Nigel was named after and she told me she had a trading type card with the Nigel Harold had named his Son after. Turns out the Nigel in question was not a Motocross Racer but rather a Formula One Race Car Driver and World Champion named Nigel Mansell. Sheila remembered having the card in Harold's belongings she had inherited when Harold passed away so she searched for it and was able to send pictures of it to me which I am sharing with all of you here on PR. Now we know. Ronster
