United by a sense of adventure and a love of vintage motorcycles, the FIM Enduro Vintage Trophy (EVT) brings together riders from all over the world. With each competitor uniquely connected to either the bike they are riding or offroad motorcycling in general, one rider that is winding back the clock and enjoying racing in Spain is American Lendon Smith.
Owner of seat manufacturer Seat Concepts, Lendon has seen his passion for older motorcycles grow into a thriving business. One that now allows him to embrace his hobby of vintage motorcycle racing.
“Around 2004 I started making seat for vintage bikes. It just about paid enough for myself and some friends to go racing at that time. Around 2009 I got more serious with the business, and I decided to try and make seat for more bikes, for modern bikes. Slowly, things took off and from dual sport and adventure we moved into competition motorcycle seats and today we have forty six employees. Things have worked out pretty well.”
Competing in his first EVT, Lendon is enjoying his racing more than ever.
“I didn’t get into dirt bikes until I was fourteen, but by the time I was eighteen I was Florida state Hare Scramble champion. After that life, family, and business kind of curtailed my motorcycle racing. But when I turned fifty, I told my wife I wanted to start racing again. And that’s kinda lead to me racing here at the EVT.
“I used to do a lot of vintage motocross racing. But this is my first EVT and probably my first vintage race in twelve years. It’s awesome here in Spain, so much fun. I wasn’t expecting the trails to be as good as they are. They’re incredible and the scenery has been just amazing. I saw my bike a few days before the race, so it’s taken me a few days to get to grips with it, but I’m having a great time. Day three has been great for me and I can’t wait for the final day motocross races.”
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EVENT TIME SCHEDULE
17/10 (Tuesday) – Administrative/Technical Control and Opening Ceremony
18/10 (Wednesday) – 1 lap of 26km and Acceleration Test
19/10 (Thursday) – 2 laps of 63 km (2 special tests per lap)
20/10 (Friday) – 2 laps of 48.5 km (2 special tests per lap)
21/10 (Saturday) – Final MX (Sant Marc) and Prize Giving Ceremony
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