Newport Harbor High grad had a need for speed

Motorcycle speedway world champion and powerboat racing legend Bruce Penhall grew up fast at Newport Harbor High.
Bruce Penhall owns a concrete cutting business now, but keeps his racing gear nearby in his office. (Courtesy of Bruce Penhall)
As a 16-year-old rookie professional on the speedway circuit, Penhall was forced to give up basketball because CIF Southern Section rules would not allow a professional in any sport to compete in amateur athletics.
Penhall raced speedway five nights a week i