Smokey-Joe Petrali
1905 - 1974

In Memory of 
Joseph A. Petrali
A natural born competition rider as well as innovative engineer. He become Harley-Davidsons sole professional rider in 1931.  He also worked with William Ottaway and Hank Syvertsen in the development of the ohv 61 cubic inch EL models. He made a record run at daytona on a specially built EL racing machine.

March 13rd, 1937
136,183 mph !!

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