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http://www.registercitizen.com/articles/2010/11/24/news/doc4ced3f0611b30300526166.txt
I can't believe it... wow!
Ivan
I can't believe it... wow!
Ivan
Doug Henry's house burns to the ground
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A small band of 2 stroke zealots? Fires are bad, putting it out ruins the rest. Vintage Bob
truespode
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Doug Henry got me back into bikes.
I rode a DT100 when I was a kid. Had a RM125 briefly but not long enough to learn how to ride.
Anyway, one night I am flipping and see SX on the boobtube. I was about to flip past it since at the time it made me sad to watch something I couldn't do (broke). But I heard a 4 stroke and couldn't believe it.
They mentioned Doug Henry and the 400. Then later that week CNN had a special on Doug Henry.
That's it... money or no money I was getting back into the sport.
Now 11 (almost 12) years later I am still riding Yamaha's and a big fan of Doug's.
I met him a couple times and he was always a great guy to talk to. The first time I talked to him I didn't say much. the second time I told him how he got me back in the sport. I remember when he shook my hand he said, "next time you see me let me know how it is going with your start in racing."
I was blown away. Still haven't seen him again to tell him but have followed his career.
Truth be told he is the biggest reason I still like Yamaha's. Glover, Stanton (in the 490 days) and Hannah are reasons too but just a little.
I am sure Henry and his family will overcome this and come back better than ever. I believe he has the support from family and friend's that some of us can only dream of. But, if there is anything I can do to help I would be glad to.
I wonder if anyone has setup a site to contribute or anything yet?
Ivan
I rode a DT100 when I was a kid. Had a RM125 briefly but not long enough to learn how to ride.
Anyway, one night I am flipping and see SX on the boobtube. I was about to flip past it since at the time it made me sad to watch something I couldn't do (broke). But I heard a 4 stroke and couldn't believe it.
They mentioned Doug Henry and the 400. Then later that week CNN had a special on Doug Henry.
That's it... money or no money I was getting back into the sport.
Now 11 (almost 12) years later I am still riding Yamaha's and a big fan of Doug's.
I met him a couple times and he was always a great guy to talk to. The first time I talked to him I didn't say much. the second time I told him how he got me back in the sport. I remember when he shook my hand he said, "next time you see me let me know how it is going with your start in racing."
I was blown away. Still haven't seen him again to tell him but have followed his career.
Truth be told he is the biggest reason I still like Yamaha's. Glover, Stanton (in the 490 days) and Hannah are reasons too but just a little.
I am sure Henry and his family will overcome this and come back better than ever. I believe he has the support from family and friend's that some of us can only dream of. But, if there is anything I can do to help I would be glad to.
I wonder if anyone has setup a site to contribute or anything yet?
Ivan
truespode
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As you know, Doug Henry's house burned down.
Below is a link to help out by buying some t-shrits and other stuff if you are interested.
http://www.healclothing.com/heal-blog/2010/11/26/how-to-help-the-henry-family.html
Thanks
Ivan
Below is a link to help out by buying some t-shrits and other stuff if you are interested.
http://www.healclothing.com/heal-blog/2010/11/26/how-to-help-the-henry-family.html
Thanks
Ivan
