The Opportunity:

On two occasions Jim Pomeroy has been to my shop. Brad Lackey and I have "tasted the grapes of Napa" many times. However I've never been in the company of Brad and Jim at the same time. I've never met Marty Smith. On July 4, 2005 the three legendary racers will be in Syracuse NY.

The Challenge:

It's May 28th 2005 and I have a pile of Honda parts on the floor of my shop. Nothing is finished except one gas tank. Nothing else, not an engine, not a wheel, zero.

After coming up with the concept for the "Tribute Bike" for a raffle, I get so emotionally attached to the bike, that I don't want to give it away, but I do have a choice.

Restore TWO bikes, one for the raffle, one for myself, make them both unique and do it in under 6 weeks.