In a time where both motorbike brands and racers were competing to stand out, Maldwyn Jones made himself unique to the watching world. With a good-natured and kind-hearted spirit, and a knack for the track, he goes down even today as one of history’s great racers. A Representative of Merkel In the early 1900s, most […]
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You can’t have “Indiana motorcycle history” without mentioning historical motorcycle racer Ray Creviston. Born and raised in Indiana, Creviston employed some impressive tactics that put him on the map as an early legend. Records Set by Ray Creviston Like other racers of the early 20th century, Creviston lived for speed. Although he grew up on
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Like every leading racer of the early motorcycle industry, Wells Bennett created a legacy for himself that lives on in the industry today. Today, the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame refers to Bennett as a “pioneer of motorcycle racing,” and for good reason. The Early Life of Wells Bennett William Wells Bennett was born in
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As the motorcycle industry developed throughout the early 20th century, Leslie “Red” Parkhurst provided a picture of the industry’s proudest goals: speed, passion, growth, and optimism for a better tomorrow. The Cornfield Classic in Marion, Indiana, was one of many nation-changing races for Parkhurst. A Bright Childhood Leslie Parkhurst was born on May 18, 1895,
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Some of the toughest individuals in the world reside between the pages of motorcycle history. Albert “Shrimp” Burns, a rider for both the Harley-Davidson and Indian motorcycle companies, exemplifies a tough, passionate rider. How Did He Get Started? Born in 18998 in Oakland, California, Albert Burns got an early start in the world of motorcycles.
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