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Mid-South ride, eat, and meet
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Got to do the 50 year anniversary reenactment of the Watkins Glen Road Race back in 1998. On the real track in town and out in the county. By accident we were allowed to be on the tract with the real cars that actually did the races back in the late 40's and early 50's. This car is a modified '52 Allard K2 painted by the famous artist Von Dutch. Known for painting customized cars and motorcycles. Leo Goff at the wheel and me navigating. If I remember right, Leo had built and installed a pretty hot 5.0 liter HO engine. Happy Days, like Richie and Fonsie.
Leo will tell U that he likes to work on cool cars; but bikes are his first love.
Fond memories of riding with Leo at one of the many car events we attended.Leo Goff Drag Racing Champion
While Leo was visiting with his buddies, I wondered around the man cave looking at all the pics and plaques on the wall. Several were about Leo in his drag racing days. Those were in the 70’s and 80’s. Leo started as the builder and rider. As he gained girth, he passed off riding duties to others. As he developed the bike and it got much faster. Leo’s team built the bike lower, slicker, faster. At the time his Norton was the only current British bike getting any recognition.
While Leo was visiting with his buddies, I wondered around the man cave looking at all the pics and plaques on the wall. Several were about Leo in his drag racing days. Those were in the 70’s and 80’s. Leo started as the builder and rider. As he gained girth, he passed off riding duties to others. As he developed the bike and it got much faster. Leo’s team built the bike lower, slicker, faster. At the time his Norton was the only current British bike getting any recognition.
Pinnacle of Success
Leo, Allen, and Art. I think it’s 1984. They finally achieved all their goals. Winning their class, rider of the year, motorcycle builder of the year. I think I showed up in 1985. 35 years ago, seems like yesterday. I like hanging with winners.
ps my picture in the glass background taking a picture. 
Leo, Allen, and Art. I think it’s 1984. They finally achieved all their goals. Winning their class, rider of the year, motorcycle builder of the year. I think I showed up in 1985. 35 years ago, seems like yesterday. I like hanging with winners.
ps my picture in the glass background taking a picture. Lester Wheel
I’m all ways hanging out in the MOA Marketplace, looking around. Saw this Lester Wheel. Called Eugene and made a deal. What’s it going on; don’t know. Thinking about building a Beemer Hot Rod with some touring capability. 1000cc, dual plugged heads, big valve heads, 40mm Bings, 70hp. A kinda old school sleeper. It really don’t matter, gotta couple of builds already in process ahead of it.
I’m all ways hanging out in the MOA Marketplace, looking around. Saw this Lester Wheel. Called Eugene and made a deal. What’s it going on; don’t know. Thinking about building a Beemer Hot Rod with some touring capability. 1000cc, dual plugged heads, big valve heads, 40mm Bings, 70hp. A kinda old school sleeper. It really don’t matter, gotta couple of builds already in process ahead of it.
The fairing/windshield is a Hugon. Made in France I believe. Something a little different. Leo told me it works really well.
