This Chronicle article by Lisa Hutchinson already says and shows what is needed. There is no need for me to add to it. Godspeed Ian.
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Team Johnny Killmore Retakes Sidecar Record At Pikes Peak Hill Climb
June 26, 2016: Pilot John Wood and co-pilot Matt Blank took the win and eked out enough speed to take the record for the sidecar class last week at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Wet conditions during the beginning of the race saw most motorcycle classes produce winning times well off their respective class records, but with sidecars running near … Continue reading Team Johnny Killmore Retakes Sidecar Record At Pikes Peak Hill Climb
Sliding Into The Final Hairpin
Weird lines work well on weird corners. Sliding into the final hairpin at the Pikes Peak Hill Climb on race day, just seconds away from becoming the fastest sidecar to reach the summit for the third time. Photo: Randels Media Group
Pikes Peak 2016: Friday Practice & Qualifying
The sidecar action was at its peak today as the motorcycle division took to the bottom half of the 12.42 mile Pikes Peak course. For those just tuning in, the four teams in the sidecar class have been running into problems of varying degrees and nature all week. Subculture Racing got the shortest end of … Continue reading Pikes Peak 2016: Friday Practice & Qualifying
Pikes Peak 2016: Wednesday Update
Well the action is pretty tepid so far on the mountain and that's a good thing if you ask me. During these early practice days, "action" is usually defined as people and machines being mangled or adverse weather conditions making it difficult to operate. On the overall there are some interesting things to note. Let's … Continue reading Pikes Peak 2016: Wednesday Update
Pikes Peak 2016 Begins
Well it is upon us. The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is at its 100th anniversary and the action has begun. Teams have had their first taste of the mountain and are tweeting pictures. The road is clear but there is still some melting snow at altitude. The field has been thinned in an attempt … Continue reading Pikes Peak 2016 Begins
Almost Ready For Pikes Peak
Things are busy around the garage for sure. We found another crack in the frame and have to scramble to get the wheels back on so we get take the bike to someone with a brazing torch. It will take some reinforcement. So far everything I've tried to get myself to fit into the bike … Continue reading Almost Ready For Pikes Peak
Last Push For Our Pikes Peak Fund Raiser!
Alright everyone, it's time to make the final push. With just a week before we load up and hit the road we are calling for friends to consider a last minute donation. We reached our goal, but that goal was set as about half the total cost of this event. We left off things like … Continue reading Last Push For Our Pikes Peak Fund Raiser!
Isle of Man TT Sidecar Race 2 Post Race Conference
Here is the press conference from today's sidecar TT. Winners Ben & Tom Birchall lost their engine in race 1 after setting the outright sidecar lap record. That means they can leave with a win from race 2 but the year's champion is the team of John Holden & Andy Winkle, who took the top … Continue reading Isle of Man TT Sidecar Race 2 Post Race Conference
The Loss Of Ian Bell
I've just learned that sidecar racer Ian Bell was killed in an incident during the Isle of Man TT sidecar 2 race today. He was a long-known name to me, always near the front of the field and his trademark red/yellow/blue colors were instantly recognizable. Ian first raced the TT in 1995, while I was … Continue reading The Loss Of Ian Bell
Johnny Killmore 