Cycle News Staff | January 12, 2015
Three-time Daytona 200 winner Dick Klamfoth with his Norton Manx following his victory in 1952. File photo from the Don Emde Collection
Dick Klamfoth and his wife Bev are still recovering from the devastating fire that consumed all of their worldly possessions the morning of December 20th. Bev had to be hospitalized the morning of the fire with smoke inhalation, and Dick ended up developing Pneumonia, but is getting better.
The Klamfoths wanted to express their gratitude and were very humbled by the many great expressions of concern and love, the donations and other assistance they received. Their days are pretty consumed lately with matters dealing with insurance, rebuild plans and numerous other details. One big concern they have are the people who may have ordered a plaque this year for the Monument in Daytona Beach. All of their records were consumed in the fire, so if you ordered a plaque this year, please contact Bev at 614-597-5512 as soon as possible to make sure she has your information.
Also, they want everyone to know that their two big annual events during Daytona Bike Week are still planned as scheduled. On Wednesday, March 11th at 11:30 a.m. is the Daytona Monument Party at the Daytona 200 Monument (located along the beach walkway just north of the Main Street Pier). Then, on Thursday, March 12th is the 21st annual “Over the Hill Gang” Breakfast at the Elks Club in Port Orange. The address is 5201 South Ridgewood Ave (US 1). Registration starts at 7:00 a.m. and breakfast begins at 8:00. Information and confirmations can be made with Bev at 614-579-5512 or email: klamfothr@aol.com.