Scott Breeden shows what racers typically did in the days before knee pucks were an integral part of racing leathers. It looks like Breeden has duct taped thick leather pieces to his knees. I even recall some riders using baseball catchers or hockey goalie knee guards also held on by duct tape. Breeden was a tall racer with long legs and I’m certain he had no problems dragging his knees through the turns. I once saw Breeden win five or six races in a single WERA race Sunday at Grattan Raceway.
Scott Breeden shows what racers typically did in the days before knee pucks were an integral part of racing leathers. (Larry Lawrence photo)
Doug Kidd says:
One of your better photo’s — Breeden accelerating thru an up hill left turn.
Scott displaying superb technique: throttle opening (forks are extending), knee on the track, head position level with horizon, looking thru the turn, right foot pressure on upside peg and finger on lever.
At first glance I thought it was Eddie Lawson.
Larry maybe you could start a “Where are they now?” series.
March 27, 2010, 8:45 amadmin says:
Doug
Scott had a flawless riding style. I already do sort of a “where are they now” with my Cycle News column.
Larry
March 27, 2010, 1:09 pmBrian Gristick says:
And I had the same Bell “Eddie Lawson” replica helmet.
March 27, 2010, 4:14 pmadmin says:
Brian
I’m sure you remember that was a popular helmet in the club ranks.
Larry
March 27, 2010, 9:04 pm