Carl Cranke

Carl Cranke
NationalityAmerican
Born(1948-09-24)September 24, 1948
DiedNovember 14, 2020(2020-11-14) (aged 72)
Vancouver, Washington
Motocross career
Years active1968–1981
TeamsPenton, KTM, Yamaha
Wins7 x ISDT Gold Medalist
2 x ISDT Silver Medalist

Carl Lee Cranke (September 24, 1948 – November 14, 2020[1]) was an American professional motorcycle enduro competitor. He represented the United States in 10 International Six Days Trial (ISDT) in the 1960s and 1970s.[2][3] He earned seven gold medals and two silver medals in ISDT competitions to become one of the most accomplished American enduro riders of his era.[2] Cranke was also notable for his two stroke engine tuning abilities, and was also credited with helping develop Penton motorcycles.[2] He was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2000.[2]

  1. ^ "Carl Lee Cranke Obituary". evergreenmemorialgardens.com. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d "Carl Cranke at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame". motorcyclemuseum.org. Retrieved 4 July 2011.
  3. ^ "Crankin' It Up with Carl Cranke". cyclenews.com. Retrieved 30 November 2018.