Wow I just noticed this old thread.
I just watched the first video
http://www.bmxvideo.net/cgi-bin/ImageFolio4/imageFolio.cgi?action=view&link=Videos/Vintage_Videos/83%20ESPN%20BMX%20Pro%20Spectacular&image=83%20ESPN%20BMX%20disc1%20(00).wmv&img=&tt=mpg
It gave me goosebumps. BMX was so on its way.
I cant wait to see the rest of the race!