Bill Bartels

has been inducted into the

Hot Shoe Hall of Fame
January 21, 2021

Competed:

Bill and his buddy started Harley Davidson West in 1972 and took over as owner of Bartels’ Harley Davidson in 1983 – present day. He started and ran Bartels’ Race Team, beginning in 1975 with Scott Pearson and would help many riders over the years including a 20-year relationship with Jay Springsteen. Bill has always been passionate about racing and made a long-term commitment to give back to the industry that gave him his start.