Monday, August 30, 2010

Peter Lenz, Teen Motorcycle Racer, Dies at Indy

Peter Lenz, 13, was killed yesterday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway after his motorcycle crashed and he was hit by another racer. Here's an excerpt by Jonathan Welsh of the Wall Street Journal:

    "The death of 13-year-old motorcycle racer Peter Lenz yesterday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway raises the question: How young is too young for kids participating in inherently dangerous motorsports? It is also sure to fuel debate over how motorsports sanctioning groups balance risk and entertainment when putting together programs (like Sunday’s races) that combine amateur and professional events." -- Jonathan Welsh

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Sunday, August 29, 2010

NTX Feed the Kids Rally Photos

2010 North Texas Feed the Kids and Food Drive Rally
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Fat Daddy's Sports and Spirits Cafe
781 West Debbie Lane, Mansfield, TX 76063
Time: 11:00am to 7:00pm

SS on display just inside.


A few tables full of neat raffle items.


There were lots of cool bikes.


This one was belt driven down the center.
No hub!

VW Powered.

My Mistress



Ride on,
Torch