When we think of early motorcycle racing in America, we usually think of American-born racers who grew up in the states and raced from coast to coast. However, not every person that impacted American racing was born in America. New Zealander Percy Roderick Coleman is a classic example of an amazing motorcycle rider who continues […]
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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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Although Wilbur Shaw was president of the Indiana Motor Speedway for not quite a decade, he played a key role in restoring it to its former glory. He was passionate about auto racing, motorcycles, and a beautiful track where fellow fans could gather. Though known as an automobile racer, Wilbur Shaw’s contributions to racing as
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