Dam. I had fingers crossed for good news. Lenny was a great ambassador for the sport. Witnessed may conversations where his passion and knowledge helped others fix issue and most importantly build confidence. You will be missed Sir
Met him at NEMRR a couple of years ago…..was more than Will to give me very helpful setup advice on the SV. He will be missed in the paddock.
Lenny was one of my instructors at M.M.I nearly twenty years ago. It was good to catch up with him at the MA rounds the past year. All around good dude. RIP
Seems like we are all saying the same thing. He was one of the most honest and generous nice guys you could ever meet. Loved the guy!! I think the service is next Wednesday, but haven’t seen anything official.
I read this the day it was posted but have struggled to find the words to express how awesome Lenny was. He made anyone he was working with feel like they were the most important person to him. He beamed being able to help improve riders and was confidence inspiring. It's been a long time since I have raced, but I am not sure I'll ever forget him telling me that he's never seen anyone go through 3 at VIR as fast. I looked at him sideways, knowing the racers he's watched. He looked at me deadpan, "I am serious." He was gifted at always finding positive things to say to people. And he did it naturally. He was everyone's biggest fan. Years after stopping racing, I was at a trackday. I was struggling with my suspension and texted Lenny. He immediately calls me and starts troubleshooting. Then I hear announcements in the background and people trying to talk to him. I asked him where he was. "At the AMA races..." "Lenny! What the hell are you doing talking to me? I am at a trackday and I don't even race anymore." To which he replied, "But you're important. You need to have fun and be set-up." And that was Lenny. Everyone was a priority to him. Away from racing, I became friends with Lenny and shared many a visit and dinner. What struck me the most was just how much he loved his kids... and his wife, Karen. That same enthusiasm and positivity he had at the track was a million fold when he talked about them. He had a health scare about a decade ago and I remember him talking about how thankful he was to be alive. He was motivated to make changes and said something to the effect of 'I have to live! I need to be here for my kids and Karen!' He loved being at the track, but it was clear, there was nothing he loved more than being a dad and husband. He had so much love for all of them. I'll miss you, Lenny. You had it figured out. Joy and love were your priorities.
That is so spot on and well written. I don’t know what else to say other than he made us feel the exact same way. Hard to believe a guy can make that many racers feel what you and I feel for him. He spoke about Karen and his kids the same way to me.
RIP Sir and more importantly his family and friends. He's riding the perfect track on the perfect bike with the perfect body and loving every minute of it. Heaven does have some tracks, the best you never could imagine. I'm so looking forward to meeting him and having a ride.
Okay guys I am Karen Lenny’s other half. First and foremost thank you all for the post about Lenny. Second here are the details for his celebration of life: A celebration of life has been scheduled October 6 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. local time at The Original Aunt Childas, 7330 North Dreamy Draw Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85020. Friends are invited to send photos and/or videos of Lenny to [email protected]. If anyone wants to reach out to me Lenny’s phone is still connected and I am still answering calls. Thank you Karen
I plan to be there too. Anyone else in S. Cal planning to drive we can ride together, if you like? Lenny is a great dude and Karen is great too.
Just recently "met" Lenny on the phone. I bought some suspension off of his neighbor and he suggested calling Lenny for setup advice. I called him and he was so friendly and open with setup ideas, I couldn't believe it. He actually apologized for not having his notes as he was on the road to a MotoAmerica round. I had no idea who he was. He sure as heck had no idea who I am (nobody...) but treated me like a long lost racing partner and friend. I am sorry that I won't get to tell him that he made my day and his advice was spot on. RIP Lenny
When I was working for a pro AMA team we would go to the Indianapolis dealer expo every year to recruit sponsorship and check in on existing sponsors. I would meet hundreds of people that weekend and leave with sore feet and a distaste for breath mints. Lenny stood out from all of the hand shakes and small talk as an individual who genuinely cared about our modest privateer efforts more than most. I bet the chariots upstairs are cornering better than ever now. RIP Lenny
