Thank you, it was much fun to read your story. I just ran across this site. I do not own a Penton yet, but I Am one. My name is Bruce Penton.
My end of the Penton Family Name is from the South, there's a whole bunch of us in Louisiana. My Dad, Boyd "Sonny" Penton built stock cars and stunt cars for many years out here in California. The Penton name is known in West Coast auto racing as we won championships at Saugus Speedway back in the day, and beat the pants off of guys like Ron Hornaday in the 70's and 80's. Ah, the good old days.
Dad ALWAYS talked about Penton Bikes. I've just began to find Penton information, and a few printed items and such on Ebay, etc. I just sent him a fannypack for Christmas.
I wish to know more about Penton Bikes, and I wish to purchase Penton related items that are copyright kosher.
Thanks for yur story, it reminds me of working in my Dad's shop as a young man.
I am still involved in auto racing, I live about a mile from Irwindale Speedway, and have served several seasons as a Late Model Crew Cheif ("retired", for a while).
Incidentally, I named my son John. He is a a college student (Cal Poly). He has a very popular Christian Hardcore Band called CONFIDE (MySpace.com/Music/Confide). See how a Penton kicks butt playing drums.
I'd love to collect true Penton memorabilia, can't afford a bike right now, but maybe something good will happen.
THANK YOU FOR THIS SITE
I Am Sincerely,
Bruce Penton
My end of the Penton Family Name is from the South, there's a whole bunch of us in Louisiana. My Dad, Boyd "Sonny" Penton built stock cars and stunt cars for many years out here in California. The Penton name is known in West Coast auto racing as we won championships at Saugus Speedway back in the day, and beat the pants off of guys like Ron Hornaday in the 70's and 80's. Ah, the good old days.
Dad ALWAYS talked about Penton Bikes. I've just began to find Penton information, and a few printed items and such on Ebay, etc. I just sent him a fannypack for Christmas.
I wish to know more about Penton Bikes, and I wish to purchase Penton related items that are copyright kosher.
Thanks for yur story, it reminds me of working in my Dad's shop as a young man.
I am still involved in auto racing, I live about a mile from Irwindale Speedway, and have served several seasons as a Late Model Crew Cheif ("retired", for a while).
Incidentally, I named my son John. He is a a college student (Cal Poly). He has a very popular Christian Hardcore Band called CONFIDE (MySpace.com/Music/Confide). See how a Penton kicks butt playing drums.
I'd love to collect true Penton memorabilia, can't afford a bike right now, but maybe something good will happen.
THANK YOU FOR THIS SITE
I Am Sincerely,
Bruce Penton