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Title: A big loss to the racing community
Post by: ChrisM on August 29, 2010, 03:26:14 PM
He was destined for greatness, watching him rip at PIR and reading his column in RRW was always a highlight.

GodSpeed Peter.
http://peterlenz.com/profile/
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iIxbPKPsPdoQUh9AaJhH0sotxr0QD9HTCH5G1
Title: Re: A big loss to the racing community
Post by: sparkygixxer on August 29, 2010, 03:54:18 PM
I'm happy to think that he had an exciting and energetic life.  More than the game console kids who sit inside in front of a television.
Thanks for the links ChrisM
Title: Re: A big loss to the racing community
Post by: n10sive on August 29, 2010, 04:01:26 PM
OMG!!! Devastating news! He was such a talented kid!!!

:cry
Title: Re: A big loss to the racing community
Post by: Rick Bay (BRA) on August 29, 2010, 05:41:38 PM
Wow.
Tks for sharing with us.
That is sad...
Title: Re: A big loss to the racing community
Post by: Team Gorgonzola on August 29, 2010, 06:37:31 PM
I have been watching Peter for the last few years. An amazing talent, he was destined for greatness. I always look up his videos on you tube; one, show him having 600's and 1000's cc for breakfast, at a track day, on a 125. I am so sad and sorry, and my thoughts are with his family and his father, who was completely dedicated to Peter happiness and career.  The news brought tears to my eyes. :'(

Race on the road to heaven little racer.......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDxHGkQIQUs&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDxHGkQIQUs&feature=related)

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Peter-Lenz/70479071698#!/album.php?aid=196134&id=70479071698 (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Peter-Lenz/70479071698#!/album.php?aid=196134&id=70479071698)

Whatch him at T-Hil on August 4th
http://www.peterlenz.com/news/ (http://www.peterlenz.com/news/)
Title: Re: A big loss to the racing community
Post by: ChrisM on August 29, 2010, 08:06:17 PM
My first ever trackday I was on my new to me SV650.  Peter was 8.  I was at Portland (PIR), and there was this kid who was coming around every rider but the very very fastest a group riders on the oustside of all the corners.  I met he and his dad that day, Michael Cysz from Motocysz was pitted with them.  It was pretty clear that this kid was going to be great.

God damn this is sad. 
Title: Re: A big loss to the racing community
Post by: A DRAGON on August 30, 2010, 08:00:48 AM
I think I remember this Kid. Didn't he come to RFR about 3 years ago?

Very tragic to lose your kid.   I'm so Sorry for all his family.
Title: Re: A big loss to the racing community
Post by: Adiggity on August 30, 2010, 08:17:43 AM
RIP Peter. My heart goes out to his family and friends.
Title: Re: A big loss to the racing community
Post by: Scott on August 30, 2010, 11:46:27 AM
my condolences  :'(
Title: Re: A big loss to the racing community
Post by: n10sive on August 30, 2010, 05:20:30 PM
I can't believe they are already starting shit over this  >:(

http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2010/08/30/controversy-begins-swirl-death-teen-racer (http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2010/08/30/controversy-begins-swirl-death-teen-racer)
Title: Re: A big loss to the racing community
Post by: edmunsan on August 30, 2010, 08:18:29 PM
God Bless Peter Lenz. God Bless all riders and racers. Personally I feel that Indianapolis sucks and that they should have that event at Miller! Way too many crashes there. Track is not safe at speed. And as for Wendy Murphy well -------------God bless her too but I disagree with her. My prayers go out to the Lenz family.
Title: Re: A big loss to the racing community
Post by: D1NO on August 30, 2010, 10:42:32 PM
Wow... I just read about this. I figured he was gonna be the next big name to watch... My condolences...