Holy @#$% This you don't see everyday!

[Kriswithak]

Thought everyone here might appreciate something I saw on the weekend at the Barry Sheene Festival of Speed, went with my Dad to take some photos and support the Laverda racing team (OzLaverda).

My photography skills were tested to their limits (not that thats hard) but I managed to get a few good shots out of about 1500 photos.

Anyway the following rider caught quite a bit of attention for the obvious reason...... If I had remembered to take a hat I would have taken it off for this rider. Instead I just got sunburnt extremely badly.

Thats devotion for you!

 

[Kazza]

OMG! That is unbelievable.

 

[Wolfman]

That is amazing, but it aint uncommon as you may, or may not think, there are at least 2 guys i know of in SA that ride missing at least a leg, or an arm, or fingers, and toes, etc...and still ride regularly...and at least one of them rides an FZ6, at the track!

It is amazing how strong the deire is to ride from people like this, it is a testament to their determination to do what they enjoy, no matter what!

Cheers for sharing...

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

 

[Wolfman]

Just looked a bit closer, love the racing number....great sense of humuor!

 

[Kriswithak]

Yea, it is quite a humourous choice.
It was obviously quite challenging for him, as he took the corner before this spot/shot too fast and actually ended up on the grass, but kept it upright and got it right back on the track. Was quite the recovery!
He wasn't the slowest person in the race either!!!!

 

[Wolfman]

Yea, it is quite a humourous choice.
It was obviously quite challenging for him, as he took the corner before this spot/shot too fast and actually ended up on the grass, but kept it upright and got it right back on the track. Was quite the recovery!
He wasn't the slowest person in the race either!!!!

I am guessing the determination factor would drive this guy to do better and better lap times....

:thumbup:

 

[Humperdinkel]

Im willing to bet he could easily ride rings around most people :thumbup: He would be an inspiration to people the world over...

 

[Nelly]

Thought everyone here might appreciate something I saw on the weekend at the Barry Sheene Festival of Speed, went with my Dad to take some photos and support the Laverda racing team (OzLaverda).

My photography skills were tested to their limits (not that thats hard) but I managed to get a few good shots out of about 1500 photos.

Anyway the following rider caught quite a bit of attention for the obvious reason...... If I had remembered to take a hat I would have taken it off for this rider. Instead I just got sunburnt extremely badly.

Thats devotion for you!

Who is he please?

Nelly

 

[Erci]

That is very inspirational. Amazing will on that guy.

 

[Kriswithak]

I wish I knew Nelly, I'll see if any of Dads friends who raced know anything.

 

[Kazza]

His name is Alan Kempster.

http://ozvmx.com/community/index.php?action=printpage;topic=15959.0

Special mention in this class to Alan Kempster, who’s Kawasaki ZXR400 has been specially modified to suit his special needs. Missing both his right arm and right leg, Alan operates all the controls on the left hand side of the bike. His top 10 results are remarkable, even before you take into account his recently broken collarbone

Robbie Phillis Stars at Barry Sheene Festival of Speed

 

[Kriswithak]

Thanks Kazza!

 

[Wolfman]

His name is Alan Kempster.

Print Page - Dead set Aussie legend Alan Kempster

Special mention in this class to Alan Kempster, who’s Kawasaki ZXR400 has been specially modified to suit his special needs. Missing both his right arm and right leg, Alan operates all the controls on the left hand side of the bike. His top 10 results are remarkable, even before you take into account his recently broken collarbone

Robbie Phillis Stars at Barry Sheene Festival of Speed

A broken Collarbone as well!!! :jawdrop::bow::bow::bow:

 

[Taku]

Wow... I'm just speechless...

Show this to Rossi so he could shut up about his shoulder for once...

 

[Wolfman]

Wow... I'm just speechless...

Show this to Rossi so he could shut up about his shoulder for once...

LMFAO! Show it to anyone, no matter how hard most of our days are, i bet they arent as challenging as this fella's...and that's even before he starts to think about RACING a bike!

:thumbup:

 

[Red Wazp]

I guess I'll shut up about the cut on my finger, he's a man of steel.

 

[mxgolf]

WOW that's some dedication. What a stud. It sure make you think things are pretty good by just looking around compared to what it could be. Thanks

 

[novaks47]

Now there's a true rider/racer if I ever saw one! He's like f*** you body, I'm riding!! lol Awesome, just awesome!

 

[oaks]

Stumbled across some vids of Kempster's riding (and water skiing) skills. All the more impressive.

YouTube - boneapart25's Channel

 

[Andz]

There is a guy here who races an R1 which has been modified for him, it has outriggers at the rear that swing down when he stops to keep the bike upright.

Oaks, the Yamaha logo in your avatar is upside down. :spank: