Mike Penland's Son, Hoyt Penland, Passes Away on Thursday

GNCC Racer, Hoyt Penland passed away on Thursday at his home

Hoyt Penland was following his fathers foot steps, 11 Time GNCC Utility ATV Champion, Mike Penland, as an up and coming GNCC / Baja ATV Racers until a serious wreck in the 2007 SCORE BAJA 1000 left Hoyt with a crushed right leg below the knee.

Since the wreck, Hoyt has had numerous operations on his leg to save it and things were beginning to improve, but he was still unable to walk.

Sadly, Hoyt Penland was found not breathing on Thursday, July 23, 2009, at the young age of 25, and he was going to turn 26 in just a few weeks on August 3rd.

Funeral arrangements for Hoyt Penland are in the works, but no time or date has been set while an autopsy is done to determine the cause of death, but the funeral services will be held at Hunters Funeral Home in Clayton, Georgia.

In Lieu of flowers, please send donations in Hoyt Penland's Name to the Rider Down Foundation who was instrumental in assisting the Penland family with Hoyt’s medical bills after his BAJA 1000 accident.

From everyone at ATVriders.com, our thoughts and prayers go out to the Penland Family.

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