...I'm looking forward to racing again for the first time in years and I hope you come along to share in the excitement. New bike, new teammate, new goals...
Tag: Racing
The motorsports endeavors of Team Johnny Killmore as well as commentary about the wider world of motorized sport.
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
Our Pikes Peak Crash 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLUfANf7Z3E Fan perspective.
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
SRA-West Round 2 Official Press Release
Words: John CameronPhoto: Sean Bakken Team Johnny Killmore took another double win at the second round of the SRA-West Formula Sidecar Series, but it was an absolute dogfight throughout the rest of the grid. Host club AHRMA once again invited the SRA-West for the Corsa Moto Classica at Willow Springs International Raceway. The modern sidecars were … Continue reading SRA-West Round 2 Official Press Release
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!
AMA Flat Track …
AMA Flat Track is Depraved, And That’s Just How It Should Be By Johnny Killmore I have never understood oval racing. I get that fans want to be able to see the race and an oval layout allows for that, but I don’t get why a fan would want to watch people race on … Continue reading AMA Flat Track …
Pikes Peak 2012: Part 2. Race Day.
Saturday before race day is a chance to put the final touches on the machine. We had very little to do besides install the 20lbs. of ballast and clean the bike up. The MyLifeAtSpeed gang had a small get together and we were able to attend. It was great to be able to put faces … Continue reading Pikes Peak 2012: Part 2. Race Day.
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
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