I am sad to pass on the I just got word that Dave Bettencourt past away. I know we discussed his auction last year. All of the Bettencourts are just Motocycle and Racing people. Dave as well as his Brother John will continue to leave a void in the Motorcycle Community.
Ron Carbaugh
I purchased my JP from Dave at his auction last year, boy he had some stories to tell. My CRF proudly displays a Bettencourt's Honda sticker on the rear fender. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Here is a good read:
http://roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=39263
1973 Penton Jackpiner
1982 Yamaha XT200
1982 Yamaha XJ650J Maxim
1987 Yamaha YZ490
2005 Honda CRF450R
He will be sorely missed at all the flat track races up here in the Northeast. The Bettencourts had to be sponsoring 15 guys + at any race and also promoting the Brocton 1/2 mile. I could write a short story of all the things I've watched him do for children and racing...
Raymond
Down East Pentons