Introduction

[Richard Herman]

I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Richard Herman. Been a POG member for many years. I started motocross around 1970 on a DKW. Owned 4 at one time. One day my bike suffered a fatal break down during pratice. My friend said I could race his 250 Penton Harescrambler since we were in different classes. I hole shot all 3 motos and led wire to wlre. I had found the secret of life--HORSEPOWER. I sold all my DKW"S and purchased a red 250 Penton. Started to place in the top 5. When the orange MC5"s came out,I bought one and started to win. I then bought a used 400 MC5. Again I holeshot and led wire to wire all motos in my first race on it. I knew I had found the "HOLY GRAIL". Horsepower and lots of it!

I quit riding cold turkey about 12 years ago. With lots of horsepower comes lots of broken bones. At age 62, broken bones just take too long to heal. I tryed just trail riding but I like to go fast. Even when I'm mowing on my tractor I find the sweet spot in the power band and it's near the redline.

I read and follow many forums from cooking, gardening, tractors, welding, and of course Penton/KTM"S. I rarely post because I've seen lots of word wars start over a misunderstood post. I prefer to read and learn and not unwittingly offend anyone.

Thanks, Richard Herman

[Rocket]

Richard
Welcome aboard.  Always interesting reading about how one got started racing and riding.
Rocket

[Tony Price]

Welcome Richard, good to have you here.

I hear you on the slow healing bones.  Those who have raced with and against me might say I have never really started racing, but I have mastered the crash and burn, lol.

Lot's to be said for trail riding, hopefully something like a Six Days or Berkie woodsmobile will one day wander into you life and soul.



Tony