Motorcycle Racing History

Brothers Ed and Ray Creviston racing for Thor Motorcycle Company

Ray Creviston: Converse’s Legendary Motorcycle Racer and Grant County Treasure

When you explore early 20th-century motorcycling lore, one name shines brightly: Ray Creviston. Born and raised near Converse, Indiana, Creviston became a national figure in flat-track racing long before Indianapolis became synonymous with motorsports royalty. From Converse Farm to World Record Holder Creviston’s love for speed was no accident—it was bred into him on rural […]

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Who Was Roy Artley?

All throughout the history of motorcycle racing, countless riders have made their impact on the industry. No matter who they rode for, which records they set, or what drove their passion, their performances echoed (and continue to echo) the sentiments of motorcycle lovers everywhere. Roy Artley, an early racer from 1910-1921, was one of these

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