As part of the Perris TT – the first TT ever to be held at the fancy So Cal dirt track facility – many of the big names of yesteryear will be on hand to swap tales, sign autographs and take part in a special Lap of Legends ceremony during the race program. The event will also feature special exhibition races by Southern California motocross sidehack teams.
The list below is just a partial roll call of the legends scheduled to attend. Racing on the track that was specially designed by Southern California dirt track hero John Hateley is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 909/940-0134 or check out www.wcfts.com.
Skip Van Leewuen……TT Racer
John Hateley……….Everything with Wheels
. Dallas Baker……….TT Racer
Dick Hammer………..Everything
Bill Manley………..TT Racer
Don Vesco………….Road Racer, Salt Flat Open Wheel Record Holder (478 mph)
Rob North………….Built Triumph Triple Factory Frames
Danny Macias……….Race manager Triumph/Built Racing Bikes for Van Leewuen, Hammer, Tommy Rockwood
Pat Owens………….Race Manager Triumph and Mechanic
Jody Nicolas……….Road Racer/Flat Tracker
Don Emde…………..Everything
Sonny Nutter……….Flat Track/Speedway
Ken Maely………… World Famous Steel Shoe Man