THE PENTONMAN SAYS GOODBYE

[gooey]

It is with a Heavy heart that I say "Farewell, Penton man" .... You dont know this, but you were a HUGE part of my decision to goof around with old bikes.  

I was gazing thru a Walnecks one day, and saw an article about AHRMA, and got on he net and found a Jackpiner in my state, ... I was always a lil mystified by Pentons, so I bought it. It was then that I came into contact with you, Larry, and you told me some thigs just the way they were .... even though it wasnt what I wanted to hear, I took it all in .... Even though I wound up on Maico's I have respected the amount of knowledge and willingness to shre that knowledge that can be found around the Penton camp.  I decided early on that with people like you in the vintage hobby, it could be a great deal of fun.

I only met you once, and only very briefly, but believe me Larry, I view you as a friend and the hobby and all in it will feel your absence one way or another.

Thank you for all you did, whether you knew it or not.

 

[dave]

Larry, I cant say that I knew you very well but I did buy something from you and the transaction was good. I appreciate all the help you gave me at the time, it has helped me alot! Good luck in the future!

 

[Larry Perkins]

You guys are too kind.  Thank you very much.

To dispell rumors I am only retiring from racing I am still working and have a bit before I can retire that way.  Also I do plan on keeping a Penton or two and will still ride though mostly on my modern bike.  I will probably go to Mid-Ohio and the ISDT Reunion.

 

[pketchum]

Omigod!  Say it's not true!  I only was able to ride with Larry one time and he's a really neat guy.  Hope to see you around the MOVMX series, and other tracks Larry.  It's hard to keep a good man down.

Phast Phil
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