Saying goodbye to my favorite motocrosser of all time...RIP 754

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This week I lost the man that taught me everything from riding to just life. My dad passed away Tuesday morning. Those of you that have been in the area racing may remember him, Larry Hinds #754 on his Maico 250, 400, or the old 490 in the late 70's. Then running through the 80's on a KX 500. Or the era of the 4 stroke beginning on his 426 then the 450f in the late 90's and early 2000's. Always impressed me about the fact he was riding into his late 50's. Just a few weeks ago we were bench racing when he came up to see his grand kids. My 4 year old made his day telling him he wanted his own little dirt bike. We talked about getting an old Maico and taking it to the old school races to tool around on. I love you dad. My you find the perfect loam and nail that holeshot like you always have. I will miss you till we meet again. RIP 754 thank you for the memories!
 
Lawrence R. Hinds
October 4, 1948 - September 9, 2014
Life Legacy

Lawrence R. “Larry” Hinds, age 65, of Meadville, PA passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at Meadville Medical Center.
He was born October 4, 1948 in Meadville, PA the son the late Robert E. and Florence M. Beck Hinds. He married Judith Ellen Rahn on November 4, 1965. She survives.
He was a graduate of Meadville High School and the Crawford County Vocational Technical School’s Tool & Die Program. He retired from Pennsylvania Tool & Gage, where he was employed as an Operator Mill Specialist.
Lawrence enjoyed motor cross racing and loved hunting and archery.
Lawrence is survived by his wife of 48 years, Judith Hinds, of Meadville, PA, a daughter; Laura Ann Wolff and her husband David of Cochranton, PA and a son; Robert Henry Hinds and his wife Colleen of Erie, PA, four grandchildren; Jared Wolff, Shannon Wolff, Shaelea Hinds and Robby Hinds, a brother; David L. Hinds of Austin, Texas. He is further survived by several nieces and nephews.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, Robert E. Hinds and Florence M. Hinds
Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Hunt of a Lifetime Foundation, P.O. Box 241, Harborcreek, PA 16421
Please sign the online guestbook at hatheway-tedeco.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home & Crematory, 614 Baldwin Street, Meadville, PA 16335
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I wish the best for you and your family during this difficult time.

Not sure when your Dad may have actually retired, but passing away at 65 seems like a relatively young age these days...sorry that he couldn't have enjoyed more of his retirement years.
 
So sorry for your loss. I lost my Dad almost 10 years ago and not a day goes by without me thinking of him and smiling.
 
Seems that your father was a very influential man in your life. That in itself speaks volumes.
May he rest in peace and you carry on his legacy.
Ride like the wind # 754
 
Stay strong moto brother. He's railin' the best berms n jumpin the biggest jumps right now.

Prayers to you and the family.
 
Didn't know him but I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I'm without either of my parents. I lost my dad at 62, and my mom at 65. What happened to him if you don't mind me asking? He was OK a few weeks ago when he came to visit? From the pics you posted-- it looks like he'd have man-handled a KX500... --L*64
 
Hi Robby. So sorry to hear about your dad passing . Believe it or not Cindy Lou ,our old gate girl was in town a month or so ago ,and you and your dad were the first two people she ask me about. Larry would always drop by and visit with her . You and your dad were always here back in those good old days of motor cross and I always enjoyed talking to him . I used to tease him about how long he was going to keep it up . You and your dad were an example of what motocross is all about , a family event that keeps you together and enjoying a common goal way past the normal years . You and Larry were always a pleasure to have around and were always very supportive of our effort . Your dad was definitely someone you could be proud of and I'm sure your going to miss him just keep remembering all great racing days together and that great quiet smile of his and he will always be with you . We wish all the best to you and your family and know that you guys were a pleasure to have in our racing family and are truly missed . Thanks for all the great memories ! ART
 
Thank you everyone for the support and kind words. They help so much!
L*64-
he was working out in the morning came home and could not catch his breath. Instead of going to the ER then or even urgent care he drove home. My mother woke up and took him in. He was having a heart attack, but didn't know it and went to urgent care. They tried a nebulizer treatment or something, but it didn't do anything. They told him he needed to get to the ER and called for the ambo to take him. By the time they arrived there at MMC's ER he was in cardiac arrest. He was like a lot of us men are, a little stubborn when needing to get to the hospital. I mean once he broke his ankle at a race and drove home never did see a doctor for it and it healed all messed up. Possibly a good example of knowing signs and needing to get to ER sooner. I don't know if he'd still be here, but I know I wish he'd drove to the ER instead of home in the first place.

Art-
Thank you. You know that means so very much to us. My dad loved riding out at your track and you know we were thrilled to see it come to an area where we were able to attend so easily. Even in the "dust bowl" days. Riding those 500's across that back straight that used to get such big whoops without even using heavy equipment. Not having to travel hundreds of miles to ride and race was a plus. He always wanted to see you guys succeed and enjoyed the camaraderie of the riders and staff at your facility. Back in 96/97 when I was retired for the second time in my racing career he would tell me about the fun he was having at Pymatuning. He had been riding his old 94 and 92 KX 500's which eventually were the bikes I returned to riding on. He bought a 98 KX250, but missed the power then that 426 (power restored). He always talked about how well your track was doing back then and how he was having fun like he had in the 70's. Always attended your July 3 day events. Think this was one of two places he would actually look forward to camping at for a race. Man, the memories are just flowing in as I reflect on our history riding together. I can only pray and hope that I build such fond memories with my boy as I had with my my dad. Thanks again Art you are indeed a class act and I appreciate all you have said. I know he would've said the same about you.
 
Very sad to hear. Something similar happened to a high school bud of mine. He passed away at 40 I believe, with a wife and a couple kids. Wish there was something else I could say. Very sorry for your loss. --L*64
 
so sad to hear about your dad, I have a lot good memories, racing with your dad over the years,you and your family are in my prayers, GOD BLESS YOU, DAN MORGAN #538
 
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