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Anatomy of a Legend- Wayne Rainey Interview

Posted by Rob Brooks | Oct 31, 2019 | Ride Life | 2 |

Through The Lens: Kenny Roberts

by Geoff & Barb Nickless | Jan 7, 2022 | Legendary Bikes, Ride Life | 8 |

Kenny Roberts is a legend in American motorcycle racing. Born in Modesto, California in 1951, Kenny took to racing at a young age, quitting high school to compete in dirt track and going pro by the time he was 18. In 1978 Roberts became the first American to win a Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing world championship, now known as MotoGP. A two-time winner of the AMA Grand National Championship here stateside, Roberts is only one of four motorcycle racers in AMA history to take the coveted AMA Grand Slam, with wins in the mile, half-mile, short-track, TT Steeplechase and road racing.

Anatomy of a Legend- Wayne Rainey Interview

by Rob Brooks | Oct 31, 2019 | Ride Life | 2 |

Debate often arises in motorsports over the definition of a legend, and what constitutes legendary status. Is it the number of wins across a career? National and/or world titles? Is it philanthropic work, contributions to the sport and industry? Overcoming tragedy or adversity? Perhaps it’s personal honor, integrity, influence? By any definition-
Wayne Rainey is a legend.