Brian Lantz (with his step-dad Buzz Pritz’ name on the leathers) was still a teenager racing novice WERA when this photo was taken at Blackhawk Farms in the mid-to-late 1980s. He went on to become one of the top WERA riders in the 1990s. In 1999 Lantz did a one-off AMA Supersport ride at Road Atlanta on his own Kawasaki, back when the field was loaded with tons of factory racers. He worked his way up through the field passing riders like Rich Alexander, Jake Zemke and Damon Buckmaster along the way to finish 16th (fourth privateer) out of 43 starters. The last I heard Brian had a plumbing business near Atlanta. Brian is the son of WERA President Evelyne Clarke.
Brian Lantz racing a Yamaha FZ750 at Blackhawk Farms circa 1987. (Larry Lawrence photo)
Brian Lantz says:
Larry,
January 28, 2010, 11:39 pmGreat to see some old pics. Was very suprised when I googled my name and saw these pics. Hope all is well. I also have a 2 1/2 year old little girl(Brooke Madison Lantz). Still live in ATL and still have plumbing company. I have some old pics from way back if needed. Good to see your still out there.
admin says:
Brian
Glad you stopped by. Remember the crazy night riding the El in Chicago. I wanted to go to the Southside, but you thought better of it. Great to hear from you. Hope all is well. Tell your mom I said hi.
January 29, 2010, 12:27 am