It’s been 20 years since we lost one of the fastest-rising stars in American road racing. Read the story of Larry Schwarzbach by clicking on the page below.
I rode in the 24 hrs of nelson with hard core racing in 87?. Larry was just starting then with a pair of leathers Kevin Scwantz had given him. the bike was the fastest on the track but so exhasting to ride that at the end of his stints he had to be lifted off the bike. he ran it out of fuel every time he rode it as we were supposed to do (i never could) ill never forget that race or him. Jeff Harder Dave sombody owned the team. shawn nicoloff,robbie brownshiedle, jeff, me and larry rode. mike harth stole us a head from sombody and the bike was so fast you could barely hold on to it. amazing memorie.
Beyond sad story Larry. To think of the lives that would still be living if for basic precautions in an already dangerous sport, is heart breaking.
If only…
Time machines don’t work yet,(at least not mine) but if ONE life or critical injury is spared for those that we remember, maybe, just maybe…someday…
I rode in the 24 hrs of nelson with hard core racing in 87?. Larry was just starting then with a pair of leathers Kevin Scwantz had given him. the bike was the fastest on the track but so exhasting to ride that at the end of his stints he had to be lifted off the bike. he ran it out of fuel every time he rode it as we were supposed to do (i never could) ill never forget that race or him. Jeff Harder Dave sombody owned the team. shawn nicoloff,robbie brownshiedle, jeff, me and larry rode. mike harth stole us a head from sombody and the bike was so fast you could barely hold on to it. amazing memorie.
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Beyond sad story Larry. To think of the lives that would still be living if for basic precautions in an already dangerous sport, is heart breaking.
If only…
Time machines don’t work yet,(at least not mine) but if ONE life or critical injury is spared for those that we remember, maybe, just maybe…someday…
DH
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didn’t he also try racing a 250 in AMA competition?
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