Steve used to build his own motorcycles. He's a master machinist and welder, so building his own parts wasn't a problem. For a while back in the 1980s, he had the fastest 2-stroke motorcycle in America. I think he ran in the pro-stock class and could top out at about 160 MPH in a quarter mile. Of course, we all thought he was nuts.

Steve finally retired from racing a few years ago. I think it was the death of a top racer that finally helped him make up his mind. That, or the fact that he's a grandfather and getting a little old for that kind of thing.

He still rides a Hog on the road. I doubt he'll ever voluntarily quit riding. For a long time, he said he didn't like riding a motorcycle on the highway because it was just too dangerous. He's a very experienced rider but that may not do him any good if some airhead cuts him off again.