I just got off the phone with one of the most interesting personalities who helped to make the Penton era, and the years that followed, so very, very memorable to most everyone who will be reading this, Larry Maiers. These summer days Larry is relaxing on the shores of Lake Erie and is enjoying some well-deserved off from the days when he must have been going 24 / 7.
I asked Larry what his favorite outdoor MX track was and without any hesitation he said Unadilla. He told of how the track was allowed to go " back to nature " for the year and when the big event returned the following year the riders would go out in practice and pretty much break the track in. Larry has surely seen them all and for him to pick Unadilla as his favorite surely carries some weight.
I mentioned to Larry how the Penton Owners Group, in conjunction with KTM, will be setting up a display at the August 12th Walkin' on Wednesday event in downtown Amherst, Ohio. Larry hopes to attend if possible and it sure would be great to have him on hand. The event runs from 4 - 7:30 for any of you fine folks who would like to attend, if you have a Penton that you would like to display be sure to bring it along.
It is hard to believe that Episode One of Larry Maier's groundbreaking TV show Motoworld aired in 1984. I have provided a link to that show that I thought some of you might enjoy seeing. After watching the show, you will surely be all fired up to get your Penton ready to display at the Walkin' On Wednesday event, who knows, maybe you can have Larry sign your tank or number plate that evening as well. Hope to see you there.
THANK YOU Larry Maiers for all that you have done over the years for our two wheeled sport !
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