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**Legendary two-stroke tuner
headed for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame* by Jon Crowley on 26/06/10 at
6:29 am
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is
pleased to announce the eighth member of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class
of 2010: Eyvind Boyesen, one of the most accomplished two-stroke engine tuners
in motorsports. Boyesen, whose skills in the garage translated into success in
the marketplace, will be among the legends of motorcycling honored at the 2010
induction ceremony at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas on Nov. 19.
“Eyvind developed many of his innovations in an
era of great change in performance off-road motorcycling, and in the process
joined other AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers in becoming a household name in the
sport,” said AMA Director of Operations and Hall of Famer Jack Penton. “Both
everyday riders and national champions alike used Boyesen’s products over the
years, and many more will in years to come.”
Although Boyesen Engineering has long since
branched into other areas of innovation, off-road racers in the 1970s through
the 1990s knew Boyesen products through marketing of the company’s aftermarket
performance reeds. Boyesen’s reeds set the standard as one of the leading
aftermarket replacement parts of the two-stroke era, and often were one of the
first modifications racers made to a new machine.
“Growing up on the local scrambles and motocross
tracks in eastern Pennsylvania during the early 1970s, racers knew one thing: If
you wanted a power advantage over your competitors, you needed a Boyesen Power
Reed,” said Douglas Strange, chair of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Ambassadors & Industry committee and an honorary member of the Antique
Motorcycle Club of America. “It was like a magic elixir that would put your bike
on the box. Boyesen Engineering’s reputation continued to grow as his business
expanded, and every racer’s toolbox had a Boyesen sticker on the lid. Now,
nearly 40 years later, I’m still impressed with Eyvind Boyesen’s commitment to
the sport and industry, and his insight to solve problems and bring these new
products to the marketplace.”
Boyesen founded Boyesen Engineering in 1972 in
Lenhartsville, Pa., and built a worldwide reputation as a two-stroke engine
expert. In addition to his reed-valve innovations, Boyesen is also known for a
special porting technique that has been used in motorcycle, snowmobile and
watercraft two-stroke engines. He also has refined methods of water pump design
and developed enhanced accelerator pump operation used in four-stroke
carburetion. Boyesen holds more than 40 patents for the aftermarket motorcycle
industry, and his company continues to thrive today.
“To be honest I was rather surprised at hearing
the news of the induction,” Boyesen said. “I immediately thought, ‘Who would
have nominated me?’ I will say that my career has been balanced by my ability to
do what I truly love. To this day I will always remember the first time I saw a
motorcycle. It was magical. As many that have achieved any level of success (big
or small), I am very fortunate to be able to contribute to this sport and
industry.”
Boyesen joins previously announced members of the
AMA Hall of Fame Class of 2010: championship team owner Mitch Payton, AMA 250cc
Roadrace Champion David Emde, off-road rights activist Clark Collins, dirt-track
racer Don Castro, off-road gear pioneers John and Rita Gregory, and sidecar
roadrace champion Larry Coleman. The final 2010 inductee will be announced soon.
The Class of 2010 will officially be inducted
into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame on Nov. 19 as part of the AMA Legends &
Champions Weekend. In addition to the induction ceremony, the weekend includes
the 2010 AMA Concours d’Elegance on Saturday, Nov. 20, featuring some of the
country’s most impressive original and restored classic motorcycles. The AMA
Racing Championship Banquet closes out the weekend on Sunday, Nov. 21, where AMA
Racing amateur champions of all ages will be recognized for their 2010
accomplishments.
The AMA Legends & Champions Weekend also includes
the final round of the Geico Powersports AMA Endurocross National Championship
Series on Saturday evening, Nov. 20. Ticket packages for the AMA Legends &
Champions Weekend will also include access to the race, held at The Orleans
Arena.
The AMA Legends & Champions Weekend will be held
at the Las Vegas Red Rock Resort, a world-class spa, hotel and casino, featuring
a range of entertainment, dining and family-friendly attractions. The facility’s
expansive ballrooms will provide a stunning backdrop for the AMA Legends &
Champions Weekend, which is certain to be memorable for the 2010 inductees,
champions, families, friends and fans. More information is available online at
RedRockLasVegas.com.
Lodging reservations can be made now at
AmericanMotorcyclist.com/Accommodations. An announcement regarding ticket
information will be made soon.
Located on the park-like campus of the AMA in
Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors individuals who have
made lasting contributions to protecting and promoting the motorcycle lifestyle.
Its members include those who have excelled in racing, road- and off-road
riding, pushed the envelope in motorcycle design, engineering and safety, and
championed the rights of riders in both the halls of government and the court of
public opinion.
The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction
Committee includes nine members in addition to the chairman. There are eight
committees, each representing a different aspect of motorcycling.
More information about the AMA Motorcycle Hall of
Fame can be found at MotorcycleMuseum.org.
