HUGE handling problems today and tried everything to fix it. Spun in one of the hairpins. Headshake real bad. Only 1 day of pract to fix it.
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First practice went great, got fastest qual time, but we are the only F2 sidecar in class. Spun in the dirt, it's hard to do on cut slicks.
Pikes Peak 2011 Day 2: First Practice
After a great riders reception at Apex Sports in Colorado Springs, we all got a little sleep and were up well before dawn to make it to the race course. The riders meeting gave another opportunity to acknowledge Sonny and Bill who basically ARE the motorcycle division, who both announced their retirement the day before. … Continue reading Pikes Peak 2011 Day 2: First Practice
Pikes Peak 2011 Day 1: Tech Inspection
Way too late to go into detail or upload photos. We breezed through tech inspection. There was an unusual amount of attention to say the least. The small crowd was very enthusiastic, and a strange murmuring started when we pulled the bodywork off. Everyone is really nice and very sidecar friendly. Hans Shultz has a … Continue reading Pikes Peak 2011 Day 1: Tech Inspection
Pikes Peak Hillclimb 2011
The event begins with tech inspection and the rider's meeting.As you all know this is the biggest event Team Johnny Killmore does all year. Driver John Wood will team up with former passenger Chris Rizzo to have at the 156 turns in the "Race To The Clouds" on June 26. Live timing is available at … Continue reading Pikes Peak Hillclimb 2011
The bike is finally loaded on the trailer, now to load the van. 1st practice only 5 days away 🙂
Test
I never leave room 4 the unexpected when prepping the bike 4 a race, and I always end up in a panic. Here we go again.
Ready To Take On Pikes Peak
6/06/2011 Sidecar Racing Team Prepares For Pikes Peak Hill Climb Victorville, California: The 2011 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (www.ppihc.com) will reunite sidecar racers John Wood and Chris Rizzo as “Team Johnny Killmore” for their first race together in almost three years. The duo will be taking on the 156 turns of the famous course … Continue reading Ready To Take On Pikes Peak
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