Reason For Being

Last month—August 19, 2025, to be exact—John Penton celebrated his 100th birthday. Born and raised in Amherst, Ohio, Penton was a motorcycling enthusiast who turned his love of riding and racing into a successful business that changed the landscape of the entire industry. Few men have had as great an influence on the sport as John Penton, which is why the small city of Amherst held a giant birthday celebration for the man that attracted friends and fans from all over the world.