Alan Kempster: The Racer Who Refused To Give Up
Ameya Naik
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Aug 08, 2015, 06:32 PM
Most of you might have not heard about Alan Kempster, but he is an extremely important person. A part of the motorsport fraternity, this Australian bloke races bikes. The front of his bike sports the number '1/2', and it's only when you see him that you'd understand the reason behind it.
Alan has been riding bikes since he was a teenager, and started racing at the age of 20. However, an accident in 1990, where he was hit by a drunk driver while riding, left him a double amputee - he lost his right arm and right leg. But his sheer determination helped him survive this horrific crash.
At this point in time, where many of us would have lost all hope, Alan persevered. His passion for motorcycles mixed with his grit to get back on the circuit saw him work towards making the impossible, possible.
He started modifying his 400cc Honda motorcycle and moved all the bike's controls on the left-hand side of the bike. Now, the clutch, throttle and the brake were all to be operated by this left hand and foot. After much practice, Alan successfully managed to get back to the track. He not only steers the bike, but even leans on corners. While we can't even begin to imagine how difficult this must be, he convinced the racing authorities to let him race.
Other than racing, he also helps inspire differently-abled people. Watch Alan Kempster's uplifting story here:
Alan has been riding bikes since he was a teenager, and started racing at the age of 20. However, an accident in 1990, where he was hit by a drunk driver while riding, left him a double amputee - he lost his right arm and right leg. But his sheer determination helped him survive this horrific crash.
At this point in time, where many of us would have lost all hope, Alan persevered. His passion for motorcycles mixed with his grit to get back on the circuit saw him work towards making the impossible, possible.
He started modifying his 400cc Honda motorcycle and moved all the bike's controls on the left-hand side of the bike. Now, the clutch, throttle and the brake were all to be operated by this left hand and foot. After much practice, Alan successfully managed to get back to the track. He not only steers the bike, but even leans on corners. While we can't even begin to imagine how difficult this must be, he convinced the racing authorities to let him race.
Other than racing, he also helps inspire differently-abled people. Watch Alan Kempster's uplifting story here:
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