Marty Dickerson

[comet]

I read last night of the sad news that Marty, legendary Vincent racer and one of life's great characters has passed.
Someone who knew him better than I will post something soon I am sure. I had met Marty a few times, and spent one very memorable evening with Marty and the late Ron Vane chatting about Bonneville and Burt. A fantastic evening full of laughter and some beautiful memories that will never leave me.
RIP Marty, you sir are a true legend and will be very much missed.

[Vinsky]

Marty was a true racer at heart.

[Stainless1]

Had lots of conversations with Marty during the old Bub meets.  One night I was privileged to sit in on a conversation with Boris Murry, Max Lambky, Sonny Angel, Dave Campos, and Marty....plus several others.... I should have had a movie camera and a tape recorder... what great stories. 
Marty and Max were old friends so if you were looking for Marty, he was usually found in Max's Pit.
A land speed legend... GodSpeed Marty

[wobblywalrus]

Marty ran a Vincent during one of the BUB meets.  It was quite an experience to watch and listen to it.  He was a nice guy and it was great for him to do a run on the old bike.

[WOODY@DDLLC]

From 1975: http://www.landracing.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=215&pid=10062#top_display_media
http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/halloffame/detail.aspx?RacerID=159

[Stainless1]

A fashion icon... nice pants... the mustache never changed....
Lots of great pics there thanks...

[Vinsky]

At 80 years old he was still twisting the throttle hard.

[comet]

Hi Vinsky,
was that on Steve Hamels twin? I assume it was. 2009 was a year that we couldn't make it to Bonneville, I would have loved to see Marty put that run in.

[Vinsky]

Yes, that was on Steve Hamel's bike.

[comet]

Thanks John for the clarification.