Jimmy Shine
Born James D. Falschlehner, October 23, 1970, California, USA. Ironically, Gary Gabelich became the fastest man on the planet the very same day Jimmy came into the world—by setting the land speed record at 622.407 MPH.
Here’s how the rest breaks down:
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I. Inspiration.
Jimmy grew up in the suburbs of Orange County, California, among a family that was heavily influenced by all things mechanical and engine-driven. Namely, his dad Denny, mom Lynn and brothers Jon and Ned Falschlehner comprise the core. Denny was a hot rodder, drag racer, off-road bike racer and also did some time with boats. The brothers didn’t fall far from the tree when it came to having interest and ability to build and ride their own creations. The endless miles of fields and orange groves across the street from the family home allowed the boys to safely test the motorcycles and other vehicles—all while evading one certain law enforcement officer affectionately referred to as “Strawberry.”
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The ‘70s and early-‘80s were a time of transition to the now over-protective and “P.C.” world we know today. It was a good time; you could go hunting out in the groves with your buddies after school. Guns, go-karts, motorcycles; those were the key ingredients that would take hold of the young man soon to be known as Jimmy Shine.
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