Early on I learned how rewarding and life-changing motorcycling can be. And I imagine you experience the same joy, excitement and sense of freedom when the throttle is twisted — the common thread that connects us all.

While my own career achievements — including multiple AMA National and Trans-USA championships — hold plenty of personal significance, it was my induction into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2000 that I consider my most prestigious recognition as a motorcyclist.

That experience deepened my appreciation for the AMA Mo­torcycle Hall of Fame and its mission to preserve and promote the history of American motorcycling. And that is why I per­sonally support the Hall of Fame and became a Hall of Fame committee member over twenty years ago.

But I do wonder…what would the motorcycle landscape be like to future generations if our great racers and visionaries were lost to history? What if their achievements were forgotten? Would tomorrow’s riders chase their motorcycling dreams if they had no one to inspire them?

 That’s why I’m asking: