Dan Rouit Flat Track Museum gallery
Harley and Indian


Harley Sprint and KR

Digger Helm's Sprint short tracker and 1958 KR.




1977 XR 750 Harley Davidson

The XR 750 was designed in 1970 with cast iron cylinders.
The engine was redesigned with alloy cylinders in 1972 and Mark Brelsford  gave Harley their first win.
This bike has a Mert Lawwell frame and is a tribute to him.
 Owners of this bike are Cousin Joe and his son Chad Noble.





1958 Harley Davidson 750 KR

The KR 750 engine was built by the HD factory for racing purposes only.
It won National championships in the hands of Joe Leonard, Brad Andres, Carrol Resweber,
 Bart Markel, Rodger Reiman and Mert Lawwell. The short stroke engine in this bike was once used by
Joe Leonard when he rode for Monte Miller.
 This bike was restored and is owned by Carl "Poncho" Vincent.





1949 Harley Davidson Factory WR

750 cc, 45 cubic inch flathead with Wico magneto. The engine looks like a regular 45,
 but the internal parts, valve train, pistons, ect, were designed by the facyory for racing only.
 This bike was made possible by generous donation from Earl Bachant.



1948 Indian Scout

750cc, 45 cubic inch. This bike has an  experimental engine, hand shift
and ridged frame. Owned by Wayne Sumner.




1928 Indian 101 Scout

For 1934, AMA decided to change to class C rules which dictated  production motorcycles.
Street bikes like this were strip of fenders and lights and raced.




1912 Indian board tracker

Four valve, 500cc single. This bike was raced by well-known Indian dealer
and racer Herbert Webb of Roanoke, Virginia.




1949 Harley Davidson WR

Hill climber raced by Marsh Runyon and Dannt Telebrase in the Fresno area during the
late 50's and early 60's. This bike is owned by Patrick James.