It saddens me that he accomplished so much and remained so uncelebrated in his home country. Still, he was well known in other nations and is among the most provocative names in motorsport. http://m.bbc.com/news/world-asia-27465380
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2014 Begins: Las Vegas Speedway
The season started out as the previous one had ended. Handling problems and engine problems and both seemed unsolvable. Add to it that Gina was not able to make it to the season opener and you have what is called “going through the motions.” I was there physically at the Las Vegas Motor speedway's Classic … Continue reading 2014 Begins: Las Vegas Speedway
A Few Questions With John Wood: Driver/Owner of Team Johnny Killmore
Q: Where did the name “Johnny Killmore come from?A: “Johnny Killmore is a nickname I accidentally applied to myself. I was playing a video game at age 15 and kept dying. I had to come up with a new name and eventually ran out of ways to spell my name and just put “Johnny Killmore” … Continue reading A Few Questions With John Wood: Driver/Owner of Team Johnny Killmore
Update 7/12/2013
I suppose I'm a few weeks late on this, but updating everything with the same information is hard for a one man show. Pikes Peak Hill Climb is over and the team suffered a crash in the third turn. Fortunately damage and injury were very minor and we dragged the bike back onto the road … Continue reading Update 7/12/2013
2013 Fundraiser Begins!
Finally up and ready as our racing season begins: the 2013 Pikes Peak fund raiser begins! To cover costs this year the team has to reach out to the community of supporters. We are only looking to fill the void of what we cannot cover ourselves. We set up a page on gofundme.com to make … Continue reading 2013 Fundraiser Begins!
Pikes Peak 2012 Day 3 Update
Today was the bottom section, combination practice/ qualifying. The name of the game was getting a clear run of the track. People were launched at intervals but it's possible to catch the bike in front of you (usually an ATV for us) and it's difficult to pass. We did several runs, only sitting out 1-2 … Continue reading Pikes Peak 2012 Day 3 Update
Pikes Peak 2012: Day 1
I have to be brief since I am on an open connection, on a laptop with a broken screen, with a list of more important things to do than type. Internet is a constant problem, and none of the many apps I have tried to work with seem to do anything but produce error messages.We … Continue reading Pikes Peak 2012: Day 1
New Mascot Coming for TJK!
Just putting the final touches on the new look for Team Johnny Killmore, to debut at the Pikes Peak HillClimb. Our motto has always been "A Motorsports Revolution" so we are hanging onto the crossed AK-47 logo. However, our new mascot is going to become the centerpiece for the team. Stay tuned.Viva El Chivo!
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