It's always fun to see a celebrity riding something unusual, but Jawa are most famous for their speedway bikes. Because motorcycle speedway is essentialy European based, most Americans probably don't recognize the heroes who crossed the Atlantic to become World Champion at their chosen sport. Here's a list for reference... Jack Milne (1937) Bruce Penhall (1981 & 82) Sam Ermolenko (1993) Billy Hamill (1996) Greg Hancock (1997, 2011, 14, & 16)
And just for fun... Here's a clip showing some stills of Bruce Penhall during his short lived tenure on the CHiPS TV series. His character's name was Bruce Nelson, which as an acting newby helped him remember who he was!
It's always fun to see a celebrity riding something unusual, but Jawa are most famous for their speedway bikes.
ReplyDeleteBecause motorcycle speedway is essentialy European based, most Americans probably don't recognize the heroes who crossed the Atlantic to become World Champion at their chosen sport.
Here's a list for reference...
Jack Milne (1937) Bruce Penhall (1981 & 82) Sam Ermolenko (1993) Billy Hamill (1996) Greg Hancock (1997, 2011, 14, & 16)
And just for fun...
ReplyDeleteHere's a clip showing some stills of Bruce Penhall during his short lived tenure on the CHiPS TV series.
His character's name was Bruce Nelson, which as an acting newby helped him remember who he was!
https://youtu.be/EDmNTUD8PVI