Category: Racing
The motorsports endeavors of Team Johnny Killmore as well as commentary about the wider world of motorized sport.
Las Vegas Race: Sunday Summary
The morning was packed with activity and we just made it to first practice. On the out-lap I spun up the rear on the throttle coming out of turn 4. The cold tire instantly broke loose and we were sideways. When a sidecar spins "chair away" it's bad news. That's how you flip over. as … Continue reading Las Vegas Race: Sunday Summary
Las Vegas Race: Saturday Summary
This was a stunning weekend personally for me. The Sidecar Racers West went to Las Vegas Motor Speedway this past weekend for the penultimate round of the 2010 series. Our host club was WERA, who had not hosted out club before. The format left us two practice sessions each day with a race to follow. … Continue reading Las Vegas Race: Saturday Summary
SRA-West Race Report: Sept 5-6 2010
Well things were quite chaotic at Miller Motorsports Park's East Track in Tooele, UT. The event was a double-header in conjunction with the AHRMA Bonneville GP vintage races. My passenger Vanessa was unable to make Friday practice, so we got straight to it in the morning sessions on Saturday. Immediately I noticed the electrical gremlin … Continue reading SRA-West Race Report: Sept 5-6 2010
Miller Motorsports Park Race, Sept 5-6
I have little time to get into things, but I had a fairly poor race last weekend, finishing 5th both days and destroying my transmission. A video of the start on Sunday gives you an idea of how things went, seen from several perspectives. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e499pinwBE It was still great fun overall, but it ended on … Continue reading Miller Motorsports Park Race, Sept 5-6
Raw Video From The May Race
Finally figured out how to edit video, and got some raw footage up on youtube. This is actually a race with rookie passenger Josh Fogle. We had some issues with timing during the race, which allowed the leaders by us, but in all it was a fun race, and we still trophied. The video will … Continue reading Raw Video From The May Race
Pikes Peak: Final Practice/ Fanfest
The final stretch of the Pikes Peak course is definitely and eye opener for an asphalt racer like myself. From Devil's Playground until the last mile or so is loose gravel. The cars had already practiced up there the past two days, which pushed much of the loose stuff to the outside of the turns. … Continue reading Pikes Peak: Final Practice/ Fanfest
Pikes Peak Part 2
DAY 3: SECOND PRACTICE DAY From John's audio-journal: This next day of practice brought a new mindset; ride smooth and let the speed come to us. This is often times the lesson after a crash or off-course to be honest, and it always seems to help. This day featured all pavement and the famous “W's”, … Continue reading Pikes Peak Part 2
Pikes Peak: Part 1
The 2010 Pikes Peak Hill Climb was totally epic. Following suit with most events we run in, Team Johny Killmore had a host of problems to contend with. Passenger Giorgina Gottlieb had no racing experience, driver John Wood had never driven a motocross sidecar and very little experience racing in the dirt, and the machine … Continue reading Pikes Peak: Part 1
Press From Pikes Peak Hill Climb 2010
Here is some quick news floating about the internet from our Pikes Peak race. I have a lot to say, but first I have a lot to do; my life has been on hold for awhile and I will have to get back into the swing of things before posting. For now, enjoy some of … Continue reading Press From Pikes Peak Hill Climb 2010
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