Penton heroes - Frank Gallo

[OhioTed]

Here in NE Ohio one of our favorite sons is Fast Frank Gallo.  For anyone who is not already familiar with Frank's accomplishments, back in the 1970's this modest fellow from Lisbon, Ohio was one of the very best off-road riders in the U.S., if not the entire world.  Possibly the peak of Frank's racing accomplishments came in 1978 when, were it not for elimination of all scores from the final day due to wet and muddy conditions, Frank may very well have won that year's International Six-Day Trial - OVERALL. 
Although not an exact replica of Frank's bike from that event, The Vintage Movement recently put together a tribute bike, honoring Frank's achievements.
Just check that sly look for a little insight into Frank's character. 
   

[Mike Rosso]

Possibly the peak of Frank's racing accomplishments came in 1978 when, were it not for elimination of all scores from the final day due to wet and muddy conditions,

According to Frank it wasn't all that muddy as compared to some of the Ohio Hare Scrambles he's won overall many, many times!     

Mud? What mud? You won't find Frankie in this photo from Sweden ISDT '78 final motocross test, he was long gone! My hero Frank! Hey Frank I wonder if you can start that one backwards like that final moto in OK......you got it running the correct direction and still won that moto test at the qualifier