This page is dedicated to Roger Reiman, three time Daytona 200 winner and former AMA Grand National Champion.
Roger Reiman died on March 4, 1997, as a result of a three rider accident while practicing for the second round of the BMW Battle of the Legends at Daytona International Speedway. Roger Reiman was 58, of Kewanee, Illinois.
A Harley-Davidson factory supported rider during his racing years, Reiman made history as the inaugural Daytona 200 winner at the superspeedway in 1961. He would go on to become one of five three time 200 winners, collecting back to back victories in 1964 - 1965. Reiman also earned the AMA Grand National Championship title duuring the 1964 racing season.
Upon retirement from the sport, Reiman devoted most of his time to the operation of his family's motorcycle dealership, Reiman's Harley-Davidson, in Kewanee. He was also a longtime supporter and many-time Northern region director of the Illinois Motorcycle Dealer's Association.
Roger Reiman is described by ALL who knew him as a gentleman, a fierce competitor, quiet and reserved, humble, a true champion, a terrific human being, the most professional motorcycle racer of his times, and, a nice guy.
Those who knew him can not say enough good about him, and all agree they will never meet another guy like Roger Reiman.
Roger Reiman was Evel Knievel's Chief Mechanic and above that, a true friend whom Evel respected and misses dearly.
Roger Reiman was soley responsible for preparing Evel Knievel's Harley Davidson motorcycles for his performances. Reiman did this for several years and was a intricate part of the Knievel team.
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