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: 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 Hill Climb Approaches

The action is going to take off soon on the mountain. Monday will be the riders meeting and tech inspection. Tuesday we begin practice at first light. Practice continues through the week with our qualifying day on Friday. Make sure to follow the action on one of our social media accounts for the fastest updates. … Continue reading Pikes Peak Hill Climb Approaches

Fund Raiser Update– Great News!

We reached our goal!!! Thanks everyone who chipped in to get us to the mountain. Since we still have some swag packs from G-Form and Evolv, we are going to  lower the dollar amount to at or below retail value. Both companies sponsor Matt in his rock climbing and/or stunt work, not his racing. That … Continue reading Fund Raiser Update– Great News!

New Rewards Added To Our Fund Raiser!

Two of Matt's sponsors have jumped in to help us reach our goal of making it to Pikes Peak. G-Form has donated some swag as well as some of their breathable, flexible pads good for any number of activities from rock climbing to white water kayaking to full-contact golf (I wish that was a real … Continue reading New Rewards Added To Our Fund Raiser!

Pikes Peak Fund Raiser Begins Today!

Hello loyal friends and assorted lunatics. It is time to reach out to our legions of fans and ask for support in making this year's Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The team hasn't competed since we went off into the trees in 2013 and lost the class record, but not our health or our equipment. … Continue reading Pikes Peak Fund Raiser Begins Today!

Pikes Peak Press Release: VETMotorsports

VETMotorsports will be partnering with Team Spider Grips / Ducati's efforts at The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.  VETMotorsports will join the team in Colorado Springs immediately after their outreach concludes at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, AL with AMA Pro Road Racing. Currently the non-profit places post 9/11 wounded combat veterans behind the wheel in sanctioned autocross events, and … Continue reading Pikes Peak Press Release: VETMotorsports

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