Well it's been coming up fast for awhile now, but the final weekend is here, and there is still a lot to do. We sent the bike over to Becker Moto Works and had as much work as we could afford done to the bike. The biggest problem is really not possible to fix- it's … Continue reading The 2012 Season Begins In A Week
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International Media Mention
Team Johnny Killmore got a quick mention in a French motorcycle magazine. Still researching what issue and such, but here's a screenshot:
Pikes Peak 2011: RACE DAY
Sunday, race day. The event works roughly the same way each year. You get there before the sun comes up, and wait until mid-afternoon to race. It's a by-product of running a large event on a mountain road (i.e. it's crowded and the racers need to be in place before the fans clog the roadways). … Continue reading Pikes Peak 2011: RACE DAY
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: Official Entry Accepted.
Team Johnny Killmore will again participate at the famous Pikes Peak International Hill Climb The 89th running of "the race to the clouds" will be June 26th, 2011. Team Johnny Killmore competed in this event with a vintage motocross sidecar in the 2010 event, but will now bring their road-racing Formula 2 spec machine to … Continue reading Pikes Peak 2011: Official Entry Accepted.
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
Follow Johnny’s Twitter For Constant Updates From Pikes Peak
Yes, Twitter does have uses besides satisfying the ADD of adolescent girls. Aside from helping protesters in Iran organize, giving real-time updates from the Haiti earthquake, and allowing politicians to update their constituents, Team Johnny Killmore joined the ranks to allow friends and fans to keep up with the action. You can head to http://www.twitter.com/johnnykillmore and … Continue reading Follow Johnny’s Twitter For Constant Updates From Pikes Peak
Pikes Peak Part 2: Registration and First Practice
Arriving at the campground Tuesday morning I got a chance to meet Dave and Steve Hennessy, who I had only talked to on the phone until now. Both motocross hack racers, they seemed to approach the coming race with a casual manner. Dave had grafted an EML left-side chair to a Suzuki TL1000S, with a … Continue reading Pikes Peak Part 2: Registration and First Practice
Pikes Peak Part 1: Getting There Is Half The Fun???
Things started late in the morning with temperatures in the high 90's and 500 miles of desert laid out in front of me, followed by another 300 miles of heavy mountain driving. I borrowed back a 1992 Ford Festiva I loaned my father about a year ago in order to reap the benefits of a … Continue reading Pikes Peak Part 1: Getting There Is Half The Fun???
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