Category: Racing
The motorsports endeavors of Team Johnny Killmore as well as commentary about the wider world of motorized sport.
Round 1 Race Report: Las Vegas, NV
Well the first two races of 2012 are in the books. I was literally putting the final touches on the bike minutes before putting it on the trailer. The tail section could not be painted in time, so it went to battle with a fresh coat of black primer. The last minute antics would continue … Continue reading Round 1 Race Report: Las Vegas, NV
Sinful Flesh Clothing Enters Third Year With Team Johnny Killmore
Sinful Flesh Clothing has been a sponsor of my race team since we started doing sidecars in 2009. Head on over to their Facebook page and "like" it, and take a look at some of the designs. We are currently working on doing a limited run design to celebrate our continued sponsorship. The more people … Continue reading Sinful Flesh Clothing Enters Third Year With Team Johnny Killmore
Jay Leno’s Garage Shows Off Sidecars
Pretty cool skit. Bill Becker of Becker Moto Works is the former President, multi-time (and current) SRA-West champion, and a great fabricator. He's currently working on my own bike actually, widening the rear suspension and installing a more modern shock. His efforts to bring back a vintage class to the west coast is also really … Continue reading Jay Leno’s Garage Shows Off Sidecars
Thoughts On Tape
People do still ask me from time to time, "why do you do it?" Racing. Why spend all that time and money to risk your life and health to go around in a circle faster than someone else? Well, I obviously feel that's n oversimplification that totally misses the point. The goal in life has … Continue reading Thoughts On Tape
California State Championship Adds Sidecar Class
California State Championship Back For 2012 Season With Exciting Changes January 11, 2012 The California State Championship is back for 2012, with some exciting changes and a new format. Chuckwalla Valley Motorcycle Association (CVMA) and Sidecar Racers Association-West (SRA-West) will be included for this year’s championship, bringing the motorcycle road racing sanctioning bodies total to … Continue reading California State Championship Adds Sidecar Class
The Season Is Over By The Way
I never bothered posting anything because the finale was so anti-climactic. We skipped Saturday practice at Willow Springs, and then it started raining Sunday morning. We were the only team to go out for the first practice session. There was a dry line from the previous group of bikes, but it went away by the … Continue reading The Season Is Over By The Way
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
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.
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
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