Getting to know ... Larry Hendershot

35 Years Experience!

Larry Hendershot has been building engines and racing “anything with 2 and 4 wheels” for 35 years.

Mid-60s…built and raced mini bikes.

Late 60s and 70s…built 2 stroke motorcycle engines. Larry raced Husqvarna, Kawasaki, and Bultacos in hare scrambles, motocross, enduros, and hill climbs.

70s and 80s…built and raced go-carts with 2 and 4 cycle engines with his son, Larry Michael. Larry Michael began racing go-carts with his dad at the age of 8. They traveled and raced together in Ohio and West Virginia for three years.

Mid-80s…purchased his first ATV. For the last 26 years, Larry has built and repaired ATV engines for family and for friends.

2002...Larry Michael raced the GNC in the 4 stroke A Class. He rode a Houser race chassis with an YZF 440 engine. He also raced the East Coast MX ATV Series and won the Pro-division. Larry followed the Outlaw Circuit with his son and served as pit mechanic.

2003…Larry Michael won many local motocross races and placed third at Loretta Lynns in A Class.

2004…Larry Michael was sponsored by HAAS Honda and raced the National Motocross GNC. He rode a 2004 Honda 450R. Larry continued to follow his son and serve as his pit mechanic.

2004…his passion for ATV dirt drags began. Larry started racing in local ATV drag races sponsored by the Mineral Wells ATV Club in the Mid-Ohio Valley. He built his first drag engine and the rest is history. He has built bikes for his son, granddaughter, niece, and friends.

2005…joined the Mineral Wells ATV Club and is an active member. Currently, Larry serves as chairman of the track side engine tech committee.

2007…Larry retired and fulfilled a lifelong dream of opening his own performance repair/service shop. Larry is dedicated to speed and to pleasure riding.