Hannah says Thanks to Mr. John

Started by Mike Burgess, November 20, 2010, 02:08:27 PM

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Mike Burgess

November 20, 2010, 02:08:27 PM
Reading RX this morning I ran across coverage of the AMA Hall of Fame ceremonies last night in vegas. The Hurricane recieved his inductions and made some comments regarding people he holds in high regards and to no surprise Mr.John was brought up by the Hurricane. Here's a C&P of what the Hurricane had to say:

Also honored at the event was Bob "Hurricane" Hannah. Hannah, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1999, was recognized as a Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legend. Hannah's immense popularity helped the sport of motocross grow by leaps and bounds in the late 1970s. He has seven AMA National Championships to his credit, and was one of only two riders in the history of AMA racing to win championships in 125 and 250cc motocross and Supercross competition.

"I was having breakfast this morning, and I was just kind of reflecting back and thinking about the guys who couldn't be with us tonight," Hannah said. "David Emde, Bruce Ogilvie -- one of the greatest off-road racers of all time -- and Eyvind Boyesen. Boyesen and I had a heck of a relationship. We both loved motorcycles, and we both loved making things better."

Hannah went on to single out several others in motorcycling.

"I know a lot of people in here, and I like a lot of people in here, and I know most guys don't look at their buddies and say they love them, so I'm going to do it," Hannah said. "John Penton, I love you. Bevo Forte, I love you, too. Keith McCarty is here. I love you, McCarty."

Gordon Brennan

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November 20, 2010, 05:44:25 PM
Jeez. I'm used to Bob saying things like. "I know a lot of people in here, and I don't like very many". That must have been some night. Very nice. Thanks for posting. He was great. Still have my BH lunch box.

joe novak

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November 20, 2010, 08:48:46 PM
Where the heck did you get that cool lunch box?   How long have you owned it?   I might never forget the day Bob Hanna "bunny hopped" a bicycle over a friend laying on the ground in the pits at Mid-Ohio (Lexington, Ohio).   Joe

thrownchain

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November 23, 2010, 04:25:08 PM
He's got a Ricky Johnson, tooo.
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