Shell was a first class Gentleman and a Mentor to many famous and not so famous racers. He will be sorely missed. Those Yamaha parallel twins are going to sound awesome rippin' around Heaven's Half Mile.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Shell Thuet R.I.P.
Shell Thuet, one of Flat Tracks Finest, passed away 7/8/11. Shell was nearing his 98th birthday and had a full and accomplished life that was in a big part centered around Dirt Track motorcycles. He first gained recognition as an Indian Tuner in the 50's followed by a dominating period with his Royal Enfields in the 60's. Shell pioneered the development of the Yamaha 650 into the Championship winning machine in the 70's.
Shell was a first class Gentleman and a Mentor to many famous and not so famous racers. He will be sorely missed. Those Yamaha parallel twins are going to sound awesome rippin' around Heaven's Half Mile.
Shell was a first class Gentleman and a Mentor to many famous and not so famous racers. He will be sorely missed. Those Yamaha parallel twins are going to sound awesome rippin' around Heaven's Half Mile.
