{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"We Went Fast","title":"Ep. #34 John Penton Was in a Hurry","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/dc50cc98\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1150,"description":"The search for deeper meaning in Penton’s 1959 record-breaking transcontinental ride.John Penton, the motorcycling pioneer and legend turned 100 years old on August 19, 2025. To celebrate this milestone, we're diving into a 52 hour period of his long life, to ask him about the time he raced across the country as fast as he could. For photos, charts and video from this story, click here to check out the print version at We Went FastSupport We Went Fastshop.wewentfast.com – Find your next favorite t-shirt or piece of artwork. Leave a 5-star rating and review!Tell a friend about We Went Fast. Share this podcast.Follow @wewentfast on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Threads, YouTube","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/we3rdEDl6EfcnhnO5wkzRwC14kmOYC8eVAkbzulwE_c/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQxOTI0LzE2ODU0/Njc1NDMtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}