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| 23 Sep 2007 03:32:14 pm |
 KWS Racing - Road Atlanta 2007 |
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Millennium/KWS Suzuki’s David Weber in the Top Ten at Road Atlanta
Braselton, GA – Sep 2007 -- Millennium/KWS Suzuki sponsored by Ron Ayers Motorsports rider David Weber rode through injuries to his foot, shoulder, and wrist to get his best AMA finish of his career. John Haner was back with the team for Road Atlanta after suffering from a severe case of pneumonia and was riding well, but mechanical problems put a damper on his come back weekend.
Superstock qualifying was canceled because of water seepage on the track so the grid was set from Practice times from Saturday morning. The Millennium/KWS riders started from the third row with Weber in the eleventh position and Haner in the twelfth position. The second Superbike qualifying session was also canceled, but Weber and Haner were able to qualify in the fourteenth and fifteenth positions based on the first qualifying session. Weber rode his Dunlop shod Suzuki GSX-R1000 to a time of 1:25.521. Teammate Haner was right behind Weber with a time of 1:25.983.
In Superbike Race One both riders got excellent starts and raced together for most of the race. The Millennium Technologies sponsored riders crossed the finish line back to back once again. Weber finished in the thirteenth position and Haner finished right behind his teammate in the fourteenth position.
Sunday morning’s Superstock race started well with Haner running as high as sixth on lap one. Unfortunately he suffered a mechanical failure coming out of the last turn, ending what would have certainly been a top ten finish. Meanwhile, teammate David Weber was locked in a race long battle with Halof Suzuki’s Scott Jensen which culminated to a ninth place finish for the Dunlop equipped Weber. This ties Weber’s best AMA finish to date, matching his ninth place finish in Superstock earlier this year at Road America.
Superbike Race Two was only and hour after the Superstock race and was going to be challenge for Weber’s injured right wrist. Weber rode a smart race, only pushing when he needed to and conserving the strength in his wrist to get another top fifteen finish. Haner’s bad luck weekend continued when the clutch failed at the start forcing Haner to retire on lap three.
David Weber – “It was a really good weekend, although a bit painful. My wrist was pretty good throughout the week, but long runs on the bike made it really sore. I got some good results and I owe it all to my guys, Rick Matheny and Matt Hill. They worked super hard was usual. I want to thank Dunlop, Suzuki, Penske and the entire Millennium/KWS Suzuki team. These guys work really hard to give me the best equipment every weekend.
John Haner – “It was a tough weekend. We had a lot of bad luck but that’s racing sometimes. This is a great team and we will get it right for Laguna in two weeks. I want to thank Michael Godin for all his hard work this weekend. He is the hardest working guy in the paddock and I appreciate every hour he puts in. I also have to thank Rockstar Energy Drink for coming out and supporting us.”
Kevin Hunt (Team Owner) – “It was a pretty good weekend. We had some bad luck, but as usual the team pulled together and made the most of it. I want to thank the John and David for riding 100% even with the injuries and the illness and I want thank the crew for all the hard work. Nobody works harder than these guys.”
Millennium/KWS Suzuki is proudly sponsored by:
Millennium Technologies, American Suzuki, Ron Ayers Motorsports, Dunlop Tires, Pit Bull, LeoVince Exhaust, GP Tech, Penske Suspension, Komodo Gear, Catalyst Racing Composites, VP Fuels, EK Chains, Wiseco Pistons, BG Lubricants, Webcam, Performance Friction Brakes, Shock Doctor, Worldwide Bearing, Zero Gravity, XT Racing, APE, CTR Suspensions, Chickenhawk, K&N Filters, Hel Brake Lines
For Information: http://www.kwsracing.com |
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Category : AMA
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| 22 Sep 2007 04:32:28 pm |
| Brant Wiwi - Infinion |
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GETIN’ IN MY HEAD
Isn’t it funny how things go sometimes? We often describe this “funny stuff” that we cannot explain fully as “balance or “cycle”. Perhaps it’s Spirit, Karma, or Energy. Whatever it is, we know it is there, yet cannot explain it.
Last you heard from me, I was recounting the episodes of a nearly perfect race weekend, and I began by proclaiming the ups and downs of racing. But I also tried to give ya’ll a taste on the emotional side of racing. To me, it’s the inside of an athlete’s mind that is most complex, intense, and certainly interesting. It’s obvious what they do, and do well because we can see it. But how did they get there? Or how does one prepare for great performance outside of the physically obvious preparations? And what are the inner thoughts that we never hear because of sponsorship or media expectations?
Well I plan to continue to give it to you as real as you’ve ever heard it.
Recently I have done very well, yet struggled. I am currently in 2nd place in both of my Championship chases, however, this “cycle” has visited me over the last 2 months Let me tell you, I could seriously take the sweet, without the fall. But it is unavoidable right?.. Last month at least.
I could sit here and inject you with the perky pro’s to what we learn when we crash. Or when we get punted out of both AMA Races at Infinion Raceway (oh nooo, I’m not bitter!). Lets just say I now have more experience, an added collective which gets cataloged for the next time I may need it: Deeper feel for high-siding yourself to the moon. And maybe enough feel to avoid it the next time a monster slide happens. Or lost anxiety over the inevitable crash caused by another rider. That was a new one for me!
Lets face it. Crashing sucks. For some racers, spreading a bike across the infield like a yard sale is all they need to take them out of the game mentally. That is partly why road racing has such a high attrition rate. Some racers never overcome the mental effects, and we never see them again. Forget what you think about how hard it is on the body. It’s way harder on the mind. As racers, it’s all too easy to question the reality of what we are doing, and is it worth it. Something in the nectar of that question slows us down. It did it to me back in Aug. of 2006. I had a crash that was my first ever real taste of mortality. I had some unexplainable questions deep down about the experience, almost like an out-of body thing. I’m really not sure still, if I was dead, or just in shock or if that’s what it feels like to be knocked out for a long time or what! Bottom line was that it affected me big-time, and I couldn’t get my flow back for a good 8 months (that’s where the psycho therapist I mentioned last time comes in). It was a very frustrating time.
Recently I have had 2 crashes much larger in violence and scale, they have seemed to effect me totally differently. One was a very nasty high-side exiting the Carousel at Infinion Raceway during the AMA round. I was top of 4th gear; approx 120mph and it whipped me off that bike like nothing I could describe. The other crash was at Thunderhill Raceway, coming down the hill exiting turn 9, pinned in 5th. I lost the front as I set it down from the negative G-roll-over that makes turn 9 so friggin cool. That one spun me for a ride in the dirt for so long and so hard that I have nooooo idea how I didn’t get a scratch.
Oh my GAWD! Thank you Komodo and Suomy, for if it weren’t for superior gear, I may have a less positive feeling about all of this.
I say positive because interesting even to me is that I feel even more confident and even more powerful after both of these. My head tells me how cool I am to have survived a whip like these crashes. Maybe its not getting hurt at all that has fooled my ego and helped it grow. Whatever it is, I love it; it’s fueling me mentally. The only question I find myself asking inside, is am I getting too comfortable or over confidant and increasing my chances of crashing? What a brain-screw huh? One side of my brain tells me the crashes have motivated me to become more fierce and wicked on the bike. More invincible feeling, like an arrow that does cuts everything in its path until it hits its target. The other side has me balking this cutthroat attitude that is arguably essential to winning. Despite the slight juxtaposition in my mind, sum of these thoughts has me feeing drastically less worried about the pitfalls of racing. Almost like I’m going the opposite way from what a normal person would think. Fear is less. Danger is becoming irrelevant. These episodes of falling down have given me visions of exiting the Carousel at Infinion with such massive grip and lean angles that I am scraping my ear on the track. I’ve daydreamed about new ways to navigate corners, new body positioning, and more aggressive throttle control ideas. Strange empowering visions. “Funny” right? The ultimate failure in racing is a crash, and I feel like I am succeeding. |
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Category : AFM
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| 19 Jun 2007 03:19:11 am |
| Tim Vosnick - Roebling Road Raceway |
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Roebling Road Raceway
June 2-3, 2007
Saturday morning we went to the track to drop off the trailer so I could be somewhat prepared for Sunday’s races. Well, it started raining cats and dogs and did not let up.
Sunday morning was the same as Saturday morning, a total down pour which made for an interesting practice. I went and bought a set of rains and had them mounted in case the weather stayed wet.
I went out for practice and was very cautious on my 1000 but it was fun to slide the bike around. As it always happens I buy rains and it stops raining. During practice the track started to dry and I felt better about the race after lunch.
Since I am the point’s leader in all my classes I started on the front row in Formula 1 with some fast company next to me. I got a decent start but got swallowed up going into turn 1 which left me in 4th position. Without much track time in the morning I still felt a bit rusty but it took me about 6 laps to get back to normal. I wasn’t riding with much confidence since this was the first race at speed and I was still trying to pick the best lines. By then I got passed one more time and ended the race in 5th place.
My next race was A Superbike and I am started on the front row again.
This time I got a good start but went into turn 1 in 2nd place but I was determined to win the race so I quickly passed Scott Carpenter to take the lead. I never lost the lead in this race but the lap traffic caused me to get held up and at the finish line Scott was right on my tail. It was a fun race and I crossed the stripe to take the win.
My last race was A Superstock and again I was on the front row with some fast company (Jensen and Chance). I did get a good start in this race and came into turn in 3rd place with Jensen and Chance in front. I was really comfortable by this time in the day and my riding was elevated and I was having fun. There were a few places on the track where I was quicker than my competitors and in turn five, I made a pass on the outside to take over 2nd. That didn’t last long as I got drafted on the front straight and ended up in 3rd again by turn 1. It was a fast pace race and I had a great time keeping up with Jensen and Chance.
The weekend started out awful as the rain came in but it did help out the fires in Florida dramatically. I finally got to wear my new Komodo FX during the races on Sunday and all I have to say is “WOW”. It was the most comfortable suit I have ever put on and it fits perfect. For the first time I got to race my bike and did not have to worry about what I was wearing because it felt so good.
I would like to thank Komodo for the incredible suit and being there for me through the whole suit making process. I would also like to thank my sponsors: KOMODO, Dunlop, Suomy, Ti Force, Powerstands and Vicki at VHS Photography. |
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Category : WERA
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| 17 Jun 2007 12:04:10 am |
| Bill Dixon - Stunt Wars |
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Bill Dixon
Professional Stunt Rider
Stuntwars in Lakeland, FL USA Speedway is the Largest Stunt Competition is the United States. Top Riders from all over the world come here to compete. Bill D Representing Komodo Gear and McCoy MotorSports. That's Right!
Bill D - Results Below
Stunt Wars – Florida
2nd – Tandem
3rd – Longest Endo
Freestyle Freak Fest – Mississippi
1st – Longest Endo
2nd – Individual Freestyle
King of the South – Tennessee
1st – Longest Endo
1st – Individual Freestyle
2nd – Sickest Trick
Starboyz Stunt Fest – Ohio
1st – Longest Endo
1st – Fastest Wheelie
1st – Longest Coaster
3rd – Team Event
7th – Most Circles
10th – Individual Freestyle
**Top Rider for the weekend & won a new 2006 GSXR600
Stunt Life Shootout – Wisconsin
1st – Longest Coaster
1st – Longest Endo
1st – Sickest Trick
1st – Fastest Wheelie
1st – Team Event
XDL – Virginia
1st – Team Event
1st – Sickest Trick
2nd – Individual Freestyle
**Qualified for Vegas Finals in 2007
Stuntoberfest - Florida
1st - Team Event
2nd – Tandem
2nd – Longest Endo
10th – Individual Freestyle
Bluegrass Kings Thanksgiving Throwdown – Kentucky
1st – Individual Freestyle
1st – Longest Endo
1st – Longest Off Peg Coaster
1st – Team Event
2nd – Most Circles
2007 Schedule
January 10th -14th Stunt Wars – The Biggest Stunt Competition of the Year
March 1st – 11th – Daytona Beach Bike Week - I currently have 3 shows scheduled for the week. Also, we (Warped Toys) may be sponsoring a show at the New Smyrna Speedway during Bike Week which I will also attend.
April - XDL US Stunt Riding Championship – Qualified for Vegas Finals - Dates/times have yet to be announced.
Stunt Junkies is possibly coordinating a 10 rider competition during the XDL finals for the fastest endo in which I will compete.
I have been chosen to do a reality show on Spike TV with 19 other riders – Dates/times have yet to be announced.
King of the South - Dates/times have yet to be announced
Starboyz Stunt Fest – Dates/times have yet to be announced.
PsychoFest - Dates/times have yet to be announced.
Stuntrageous - Dates/times have yet to be announced.
Black Gold Festival - Dates/times have yet to be announced.
Stuntlife Shootout - Dates/times have yet to be announced.
Stuntoberfest - Dates/times have yet to be announced.
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Category : STUNT
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| 16 Jun 2007 10:24:18 pm |
| John Hjelm - USGPRU 125cc |
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John Hjelm
USGPRU
#30 Expert
Running the USGPRU series on a Honda RS125.
Our second planned race of the season was to be the USGPRU Eastern Regional at Topeka, Kansas. Unfortunately the week leading up to the race we got some devastating news. My wife was diagnosed with brain and lung cancer. I decided to sit out this round. She has since had radiation and is currently doing chemo. Everything is looking pretty good so far. After getting over the initial shock it is on to looking for treatments and finding out how many people have had cancer and are doing well many years after treatment. Friends are wonderful to have at times like this.
Anyway, on to the racing.
We did go to the USGPRU Eastern Regional round at Summit Point, WV in May, run along with the ASRA National Series. Actually my wife kicked me and my daughter out because we were starting to get whinny about not racing. A long trip out there (30 hours), but well worth it. I got my new Komodo leathers the week before we left. Fantastic quality and service (thanks Komodo!) and they make me look good to boot. New leathers always take a while to break in and I was going to use the MARRC Saturday practice for this. I had a hard time getting comfortable on the bike, not due to the leathers but just my mental attitude. My lap times were about three seconds off from last year. Sunday was the first of the two days of racing. The USGPRU had two sessions of practice in the morning and then qualifying in the afternoon. There was a fairly big turnout for the event with forty three 125’s and thirty 250’s. A very big variety of riders as well, from twelve years old to over fifty with both sexes being represented. My dad had the bike running great as always, it’s nice not to have to worry about the mechanical stuff and riding. I decided to try a different gearing option for the qualifying round. During qualifying I got out early and tried to put in a couple of fast laps before traffic got to heavy later in the session. I still was not comfy but ended up tenth overall. That put us on the third row which meant I needed a good start in the race Monday. “Pops” (my dad and tuner) put a new top end and front brakes on the bike. I usually pick up two or three seconds from qualifying to the race, but so do a lot of other riders. Monday started with two warm up sessions. I was taking the first easy to break in all the new parts. The second went better, and I was at about my qualifying time from the previous day. Over lunch we had the new tires mounted and checked the fuel. “Pops” was keeping an eye on the temp and humidity so he could change the jetting if necessary. For the race it was warmer than I had seen all year so far (about 90 degrees). My start was fair and I worked my way up to eighth when on the third lap they threw the red flag. The cause was a couple of separate incidents involving six bikes in all. Luckily no one was hurt badly. After sitting through the red flag and then heading back out for a warm up lap before the restart I really noticed the venting in the new suit, it felt great with the breeze. On the restart I got away in about thirteenth spot. I passed two or three riders and got caught up in a four rider battle for seventh thru tenth spot. We went back and forth the rest of the race and of course I ended up tenth. The sad thing is I was clear of these guys before the red flag. Sometimes I think I am too polite on the track. I had a fun time during the race and finally enjoyed myself but was still a second slower than last year. Red Bull showed up and had the big arch across the podium and girls to present trophies as well as give product away. One consolation is that five of the riders in front of me were under eighteen years old and fast as hell (one being Kris Turner who finished third in the Red Bull Rookies Cup in Europe the next weekend). I think I give away about thirty pounds of weight to most of these young guns.
Next up is the USGPRU round run in conjunction with the AMA Superbikes at Miller Motorsports Park on June 24th. This will be a big event and we are cleaning and organizing everything to make a great impression. It has a long straight which will be a disadvantage for a rider like me but it should be fun. I ordered a new Komodo banner to put up along with the Performance Cycle and Galfer banners. Being run along side the AMA program it will draw a huge turn out of spectators and well as media attention. I hope that some of you can make it and check out the events.
And thank you for you support!
John Hjelm
Hjelm Motorsports |
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Category : USGPRU
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