Mr. Penton's birthday?

[rob brown]

Do I remember correctly that today is John Penton's birthday?

[Larry Perkins]

You are indeed correct Rob.  Here is wishing Mr. Penton a wonderful Birthday and a Blessed day!

Larry P

[rob brown]

Got a couple of great pics. Need to send them to someone to post.  The Lucas Oil gals distracted me though!!!

[skiracer]

Hey happy birthday John!  I hope there are many more to come for you!

1976 MC 5 Original Owner
1976 Penton 175 XC
1985 20' Hi Point trailer

[rob brown]

I got home this afternoon, and realized that one of my posts didn't go through. I went to the Budds Creek National mx this weekend. I put a small banner together wishing John a Happy Birthday. I took several pics of people gladly holding it up. It ended up zip tied to the fence facing the podium. I hope the cameras picked it up!

[rob brown]

I know we are having some problems posting pictures, based on prior notes. If anyone would like to see or forward 4-5 pics of the poster at Budds Creek, just drop me an email and I will send them to you.

[email protected]

[rob brown]

I pulled this post up from last year. I will try again to get a poster on TV at the Budds Creek race this coming Saturday. How old will Mr. Penton be this year?

[454MRW]

93 years young!

Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Penton
1976 MC5 400
1978 KTM 78 GS6 250
L78-79 MX6 175-250 KTM's
1976-78 125-400 RM's
2007 CR125R Honda
1977 MC250 Maico
2017 KTM Freeride 250R

[imported_n/a]

Please correct me if I'm wrong but I believe Mr. Penton's Birthday is August 19th. I always remember it because I have the same birth date, except 34 years younger.

Chris H.

[Larry Perkins]

It is indeed the 19th!

Larry P

[Bob Gilman]

Rob,Johnathan Beasley the owner of Budds Creek is a Penton man,He has a restored 125 that Barry Higgons did years ago.A couple of years ago I had his number plate signed by John.He keeps his 125 upstairs in the main building.He is a real nice guy,so if you go to Budds next week and see him say Hi for me.I will be watching the race on TV,Too hot for a 81 year old man.       Happy Birthday John

[rob brown]

Hi Bob. I bought your 175 mc5 last year at VMD. Love it!

Last year I took a couple of pics of that bike up in the clubhouse, with some kids up there holding the Happy Birthday poster. I wondered about the history of the bike - now I know!  Jonathon is a good dude. We ran VCHSS Hare Scrambles there for years, until the woods were cut back.  Marty Hensley and I are heading up there Friday night. It may take us awhile to get out of the truck after that ride from Roanoke. We are creaky!

[chicagojerry]

happy birthday john! I'm honored to know you...God Bless you
chi jer

[Admin]

The POG website is happy to celebrate John's birthday by posting a photo of him on the homepage.

Check it out! [8D]

//www.pentonusa.org

[rob brown]

Update:  I have a cool banner with lots of signatures that I would like to mail to someone who could get it to Mr. Penton. Time was limited, but I was able to get fans, riders and notables to sign. The first to sign was Roger Decoster. More about that later. Anyone willing to help by providing a mailing address to their home/work, and can get it to him? Thanks in advance!

Just in case, you can text me at 540.815.8411.