Recapturing Famed Rider “Shrimp” Burns and his 1914 Indian 8-Valve
internationally acclaimed artist and sculptor Steve Posson will unveil his
six-foot bronze piece “Flying Mile” at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 23 at Agoura
Hills-based World Class Motoring (WCM),
legendary racer Albert “Shrimp” Burns and his 1914 Indian 8-Valve, the piece will
join additional Posson motorcycle and automotive sculptures on display at
WCM. Posson’s newest work pays tribute
to AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Burns, one of the top dirt and board track racers
of the 1910s and early ’20s. The diminutive Burns, who rode for both the
Harley-Davidson and Indian factory teams, was the youngest champion of his era,
winning his first titles at the age of 15.
Acclaimed throughout the automotive and motorcycle industries, Posson has
showcased his works at high-profile events such as
Speed Festival.
to his focus on fine art sculpture, Posson studied at Pasadena’s Art Center College of Design. He
has designed prototype bodywork for Jeep, Volvo and Renault, as well as
motorcycle designs for Kawasaki,
Yamaha and BMW.