Already have our entry to Pikes Peak confirmed and accepted. Those folks are on the ball this year. Wow.
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Dunlop to race sidecars?!! http://ping.fm/HFJFs
Our papers are officially in for Pikes Peak. More info and fund-raising coming after the new year. Looks like stiff competition now with the asphalt.
Gina Writes For Team Johnny Killmore
Hey everyone, I couldn't wait to share this post from Gina. We honestly don't talk as much as I'd like about her perspective, other than what she needs to go faster. I'm very single-minded at the track, and honestly I forget that racing a sidecar is anything but totally normal, everyday stuff. It's great to … Continue reading Gina Writes For Team Johnny Killmore
RIP Marco Simoncelli
I was stunned to find out this morning that Moto GP racer Marco Simoncelli was killed in a horrific crash during a race in Malaysia. He was having a lot of trouble in his debut season in the premier class, with several notable crashes that took out several other notable riders. There was a lot … Continue reading RIP Marco Simoncelli
Race Report: Round 11, Oct 2011.
This past weekend was the penultimate round of the 2011 calendar. We went in about 40 points behind for driver points, and Gina sitting 6th in the passenger standings. This locks up the driver championship for Bill Becker, and it would take a crash or mechanical for the top of the order to move around. … Continue reading Race Report: Round 11, Oct 2011.
Pulled of yet another 2nd place. Gina did quite good. We got pressured early on and had to go all out the whole race. Great time.
Race Report: Race 8-9 Las Vegas Motor Speedway
The Classic Course outside the oval at Las Vegas Motor Speedway is a and extremely tight, flat affair with only 9-10 corners. It features one high-speed right turn and the rest of the course is more or less a wide go-kart track. This means the passenger is busy and as driver, I am at a … Continue reading Race Report: Race 8-9 Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Two 2nd place finishes, dropped 5 seconds off our time, didn't spin out. For Gina's first time since April, I'd say it was a good weekend!
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