The Peter Lenz Forever 45 Scholarship

The Peter Lenz Forever 45 Scholarship:

The Peter Lenz Forever 45 Scholarship helps send riders to receive rider training through private coaching opportunities or directly through the California Superbike School. Funds come from early Kickstarter backers, limited-edition book sales, and sponsors who want to give the next generation of riders a real start.

About Peter Lenz:

Keith Code first introduced me to Peter, and I coached him from age nine as one of his dedicated private coaches. 

Peter was mischievous, a joker, and an incredibly talented rider.

Some of my favourite moments included watching him climb out of the van on race mornings with sleepy eyes and wild morning hair, trying to spike it up under his hoodie before flashing that huge Peter grin. The joy. The spark. The ridiculous competitiveness. How he could go from calm and casual to absolutely pinned, full-throttle, the second he rolled onto the track.

At age 11, he became the youngest licensed expert racer in AFM history. By 13, he had already earned four international championships and five national championships. The kid was going places. 

And then, far too soon, he was gone. 

Losing Peter changed me forever. But loving him changed me, too. 

Every time I help a rider discover the joy of riding for the first time, every time I help someone improve their confidence, trust their skills, or relax and go with it… he’s there.

That’s why the scholarship is in his name.  Peter thrived with proper coaching, and we want more people to have that opportunity as well. 

Meet Rachel and Emily, our First Two Sponsored Riders:

The scholarship started with a gift passed forward.

During my Kickstarter campaign for this book, one reward tier entered supporters into a thank-you draw for a day of training with California Superbike School. The winner was John Cirner. 

Instead of claiming the prize, John asked if he could pass it on to another rider, someone chasing racing goals who had never had professional-level training. Her name was Rachel. She attended a one-day school at Carolina Motorsports Park as our first official sponsored rider.

“CSS exceeded my expectations. I was honoured to be the first person John thought of when he won it, and I couldn't be more grateful you let him pass it along to me! I was so pleasantly surprised; I learned so much in level 1. CSS does a really great job of catering to all riding levels; it's impressive! ” – Rachel

                                                      Rachel riding with CSS: Photo by Etechphoto

Then a super generous man and CSS student, Shaun Mehr, heard about the scholarship and offered to be our first official corporate sponsor: Mehr Media Group.  This incredible sponsorship sent Emily to CSS for a two-day camp in Las Vegas, where I personally coached her. Emily absolutely crushed it and improved her riding tremendously.

“Superbike School is 100% worth it. I asked a racer how she learned, and she told me she got the most out of Superbike School. I’m glad I listened. It’s top-notch instruction and meticulously organized. I would tell anyone looking to become a better rider to take this class.” – Emily

                                       Emily followed closely by Misti at Vegas: Photo by Etechphoto                         

For Rachel and Emily, the experience at CSS was life-changing.

Our first corporate sponsor:

We’re thrilled to welcome Shaun Mehr and Mehr Media Group as the scholarship's first official corporate sponsor.  Thank you so much!!

Three ways to help:

1. Buy a signed copy of the book.
Life in the Fast Lane: Discovering the Art of Cornering. The signed editions are limited, and once they’re gone, they’re gone.

• Dual-Signed Edition, signed by Keith Code and me. $299
  $50 CAD from every sale goes straight to the scholarship. 

• Single-Signed Edition, signed by me. $149
  $25 CAD from every sale goes straight to the scholarship. 
  
  

These books make great holiday gifts for the rider in your life, and good winter reading for the off-season!

Get Your Signed Copy

2. Spread the word.

Share this page with a rider, a dealer, or a company that believes in rider education.

3. Sponsor a rider.

Individuals and companies are welcome, and sponsors are recognized with a logo and a thank-you on this page and a mention in the next available CSS newsletter. 

                                Me on track with my 17-year-old son, Ashton: Photo by Etechphoto



The same gift I received 25 years ago is now being passed forward again, one rider to the next.

And that is the full, full circle.