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General Discussion => Penton Racing Talk => Topic started by: Dale Fisher on November 02, 2009, 07:42:46 AM

Title: Archive photograph Penton Rider 1972
Post by: Dale Fisher on November 02, 2009, 07:42:46 AM
I moved the photograph archive box over the weekend and happened to glance into it and see this picture laying on top.  From memory he was a very good and very fast rider and hopefully still a member.


(http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae59/CheneySachs/PentonRider1972.jpg)
Title: Archive photograph Penton Rider 1972
Post by: Dale Fisher on November 03, 2009, 07:12:28 AM
Here's another photograph from the same venue.  Some aspects look like it's a Penton but there is no visible tank strap.

(http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae59/CheneySachs/PentonRider1972001.jpg)
Title: Archive photograph Penton Rider 1972
Post by: TGTech on November 03, 2009, 08:26:17 AM
Dale,

Where are these shots taken? Was these at Honda Hills?

Dane
Title: Archive photograph Penton Rider 1972
Post by: Dale Fisher on November 03, 2009, 09:54:10 AM
I'll dig back into the box, I think there is a picture that may show a tower or the start finish line.  I have a Honda Hills button that may have come from this race.  We frequented races in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana in the early 70's.
Title: Archive photograph Penton Rider 1972
Post by: Gary Roach on November 03, 2009, 09:55:52 AM
In the second photo, the rear brake arm caught my eye. It reminded me of these photos that Bruce Herbison took of Moisseev's bike.

http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/9955/98185802eg6.jpg

http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/346/jp1qk4.jpg

Title: Archive photograph Penton Rider 1972
Post by: brian kirby on November 03, 2009, 10:29:14 AM
Same number on the bike too, and no tank strap. I bet that is Jack riding it, it sure looks like him.

Brian

'72 Berkshire
Title: Archive photograph Penton Rider 1972
Post by: Dwight Rudder on November 03, 2009, 10:54:21 AM
Looks like a prototype 250.
Title: Archive photograph Penton Rider 1972
Post by: TGTech on November 03, 2009, 10:04:56 PM
I definitely remember that Jack was riding the 250 at Honda Hills. That bike was so strong that Jack wasn't very comfortable riding it.

Dane
Title: Archive photograph Penton Rider 1972
Post by: Dale Fisher on November 04, 2009, 03:37:48 PM
Here are some other pictures from this event.

(http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae59/CheneySachs/PentonRider1971002.jpg)

(http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae59/CheneySachs/PentonRider1971003.jpg)

Nikkola

(http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae59/CheneySachs/PentonRider1971006.jpg)

Lamppu

(http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae59/CheneySachs/PentonRider1971005.jpg)

Yellow Jersey Borg, Green Lamppu, #20 Mystery bike fourth.

(http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae59/CheneySachs/PentonRider1971004.jpg)
Title: Archive photograph Penton Rider 1972
Post by: firstturn on November 04, 2009, 04:53:29 PM
Dale,
  These are great pictures.  Thanks for sharing them.

Ron Carbaugh
Title: Archive photograph Penton Rider 1972
Post by: VICTOR MONZ on November 04, 2009, 06:42:22 PM
Dale.

These are great shots. Thanks for posting them, I always print them out and put them in a 3 ring binder for a scrapbook.

I am getting back on my feet....had foot surgery last Friday, and will get with you on your request.

Sorry for the delay, been on my back for 5 days, so far.

Victor
Title: Archive photograph Penton Rider 1972
Post by: Jack Penton on November 04, 2009, 07:17:09 PM
#20 is me on Moisseev's 250 world championship bike.
I rode the bike in four of the Trans Am support class races.
The bike was so fast that I won almost every start. I see in the start photo that I was second on this start. I have a few more black and white action pics of me and the bike.

Jack Penton
Title: Archive photograph Penton Rider 1972
Post by: Gary Roach on November 04, 2009, 07:41:36 PM
The rider in the first photo looks like he's wearing a Piasecki Cycle shirt. Could that be Mike Penland?
Title: Archive photograph Penton Rider 1972
Post by: Dale Fisher on November 04, 2009, 07:44:28 PM
Jack,
Thanks for verifying what some of the "eagle eye" poggers suspected:D

Correction: Blue Jersey rider #10 is Heikki Mikkola.
Title: Archive photograph Penton Rider 1972
Post by: Gordon Brennan on November 05, 2009, 03:59:56 PM
Great pictures Dale .... I loved the 70's.
Title: Archive photograph Penton Rider 1972
Post by: jeff greenberg on November 05, 2009, 06:23:32 PM
Thanks for sharing these awesome pics! Honda Hills was a cool layout back in the day. I still remember the creek crossing followed by a big up hill, a quick left then a nasty downhill.
Jeff
Title: Archive photograph Penton Rider 1972
Post by: Dave Mitchell on November 06, 2009, 01:16:07 AM
Honda Hills was an excellent track,seeing that photo of Lampuu brought back a memory of Pete and I having coffee and bench racing the track before starting our day working as propmakers together at Universal Studios.We lost a giant of a man when Pete died both in heart and stature.
I found some old super eights from our old tracks Jeff, I'm lookin into getting them on DVD'S
Dave
Title: Archive photograph Penton Rider 1972
Post by: jeff greenberg on November 06, 2009, 08:38:52 AM
If you ever get those onto a DVD, put me on the list to get one!
Jeff