Tobey arrived safely today with both bikes in tow from the BUB meet at Bonneville Salt Flats. He was pretty disappointed with the performance of both bikes, and the conditions on the salt. Mother Nature has spoiled many events for bikers, but whaddaya do? He’s glad he did it, brought a lot of ideas and experience home, and can’t wait to try again next year.
Here’s your Sunday Post—
Anti-biker Law and Order frenzy–
Politicians, police and the media are whipping the Australian state of Victoria into an anti-biker law and order frenzy. Police claim tensions are simmering between clubs as they take on new members and defend their turf.
Many new “patched” bikers are being recruited from kickboxing backgrounds. Gymnasiums have also been linked to prominent Melbourne clubs.
The boy, proud that he knew the answer, said in a clear loud voice “When you get one lasting more than four hours, you gotta call a doctor!”
–Rogue
I cannot go without asking why the course is Free in PA and a similar Mandatory Course for All Riders regardless of age or experience applying for a Motorcycle Endorsement in Florida is approximately $300.00.
There is money in all vehicle licensing and registration dedicated to Education that should be used for Voluntary Motorcycle Rider Education. In many cases this money is taken and used for other non-motorcycle related issues.
If these mandatory courses are really about Safety & Saving Lives and Not About Making Money Why Do People Have To Pay For Them, especially when they have already been paid for with taxes.
ROGUE
A law that requires young motorcyclists to complete a safety course goes into effect Friday.
Sponsored by state Rep. Seth Grove, R-Dover Township, the law requires all young riders to complete a free basic rider course before they can obtain their junior Class M (motorcycle) license.
“Inexperience is a factor in many crashes involving young drivers. I am hopeful this law will help young riders gain lifesaving knowledge about motor cycle safety,” Grove said.
The bill passed both the House and the Senate earlier this year and was subsequently signed into law by Gov. Tom Corbett.
Course: The law affects only those motorcyclists ages 16 and 17.
Anyone seeking a motorcycle junior driver’s license must first complete a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation-approved safety course.
The 15-hour course is provided free of charge. Anyone under 18 would have to take the course, which highlights areas such as drinking and driving, defensive driving and proper motorcycle techniques.
The 15 hours needed to complete the course will count toward the 65 hours of on-the-road training required by state law for minors seeking a drivers’ license.
“Operating a motorcycle is very different than driving a car. The experience young riders gain from these free courses will better prepare them for the road,” Grove had said.
Two times Two Equals Two for Dream Chaser Racin’
Running one test pass Friday night, Thornley out ran her fastest time and mph again, an outstanding 7.315 ET at 179.46 mph. She qualified number two, finished number two and moved up two spots in the national points chase simply thrilling the entire team and family as she was racing 30 miles from her hometown of McMinnville Oregon.
Saturday proved to be an interesting qualifying day as three different racers held the #1 spot throughout the day. Finishing in the #2 spot, Janette ran better with each pass, running a 7.555 ET at 168.00 mph in round one; a 7.465 ET at 171.20 mph in round two; 7.399 ET at 173.27 mph in round three.
On Sunday, Janette took the win during round one eliminations running a 7.714 ET at 161.49 mph, after being paired with Bruce Barker. Receiving a by run during the semi-finals, she continued to perform strong and ran a 7.416 ET at 165.04 mph.
Moving into the finals against Dale Niles, Thornley knew it will be a fight to the finish line as they had run within a few hundredths of each other all weekend. Dale’s holeshot took the win with a 7.460 ET at 167.75 mph against Thornley’s 7.415 ET at 166.88 mph. Just not off the line quick enough to pull off the win for Dream Chaser Racin’.
“Dale and I always run a close race, last race losing by .0549 of a second and this race losing by .0342, Dale actually won by a hole-shot” said Thornley, “I’ve got to fine tune my reaction time so I capture the next win!”
The weekend didn’t go without its bike challenges as the team had to chase down 3 separate issues, 2 of which were on elimination day. First – melting a drive belt, second – an ignition switch failure, and then a broken wire almost made her miss the semi-final round.
“The team really pulled together to get me going” said Janette “it’s amazing how quick they all jumped in to find the problem and tackle it, I love the team, their knowledge, and appreciate all they continue to do for me”.
Janette Thornley is owner and operator of her nitro burning, carbureted, 121 ci Pro Dragster and Dream Chaser Racin’. Thank you to the local sponsors from Oregon: Northwest Propane, Premier Propane and Betty Lou’s Inc. Thank you to all my ongoing sponsors: Autolite Sparkplugs, LAT Racing Oils. Special thanks to Ray and Jean Price; Lowry Callahan of Quality Refrigeration Company, and Buddy Foss and Doug Atkinson for your time; and to the Ray Price Race Team – Tommy Grimes, Justin Heinle, Jeremy Hoy, and Mark Morgan for all you do; And to my supporters, Bill Hendren, Mark Lavine, Dalton Matthews, and Freddie Robbins. Sponsors always welcome!
Contact Dream Chaser Racin’ at dreamchaserracin@yahoo.com
Aeromach Releases Knuckle Levers for Late Model Softail/Dyna–
Aeromach has announced the release of their popular Knuckle Clutch & Brake Levers for 2008 and newer Harley Davidson Softail and Dyna line of motorcycles. The levers are available in chrome and black anodized finish. “These are our most popular item for the Harley crowd and demand has been high for the newer model bikes”, said Paul Aiken, owner of Aeromach.
About Aeromach
Aeromach USA, LLC is based in Charlotte, NC. They manufacture a line of billet aluminum motorcycle accessories including mirrors, arms, levers, handlebar risers and patented “Cruisin’ Pegs”. Cruisin’ Pegs are a floorboard mounted foot peg system for stock Harley Davidson floorboards and select metric cruisers. They are also the USA distributor for Highway Hawk motorcycle products. Highway Hawk is the brand name of products from MotoLux Specialties based in The Netherlands. Visit them online at www.aeromach.net.
Custom Cycle Engineering Fork Tubes–
Celebrate Labor Day at Strokers Ice House–
Live Music: The Silvertones 1-5PM
Dallas Observer Best Blues Band Award Winner
$1 Drafts, $1 Jello Shots and $3 Wells
With Montez and CJ in the bar and Theresa and Katie rocking it outside!
Savoring speed and the Salt Flats – Salt Lake Tribune
Tom Wharton, respected veteran journalist in Salt Lake talks about his visit to the salt. You may find his thoughts interesting.
Speedy Regards,
HARLEY NHRA TEAM DEBUTS HARD CANDY CUSTOM™ AT INDY–Hines and Krawiec to Ride Metal Flake V-Rod® Bikes at NHRA U.S. Nationals
The Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines drag racing team will bring extra style to the starting line at the Mac Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals on Labor Day weekend when riders Andrew Hines and Ed Krawiec debut Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® Pro Stock motorcycles with Hard Candy Custom™ paint schemes.
Just launched for the 2013 motorcycle model year, the Hard Candy Custom movement embraces a trend that’s reemerged from garages around the globe; dazzling metal flake paint, brilliant chrome, and styling details in accessories, gear and apparel that are simultaneously current and nostalgic. Hard Candy Custom elements include the “big flake” paint finishes that will adorn the Screamin’ Eagle V-Rod drag bikes at the U.S. Nationals; Hard Candy Lucky Green Flake will appear on the bike raced by Hines through the end of the 2012 season, while Krawiec will race at Indy on a V-Rod sprayed with Hard Candy Purple Flake. During the month of October, Krawiec will display the team’s support of breast cancer awareness month by racing in a special Hard Candy Pink Flake color. Krawiec will then close out the season on a bike painted with Hard Candy Purple Flake paint.
“Hard Candy Custom is old-school cool,” said Harley-Davidson Racing Manager Kris Schoonover. “Fans who have been following the NHRA for a long time might even remember when colors like these with the sparkle of metal flake were first popular in the early 1970s. It’s a look that young customizers have rediscovered, and it’s going to be fun to take a break from our traditional black, silver and orange for awhile and race in these dramatic colors that we have just introduced on some of our new motorcycles.”
The Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines team arrives at Indy leading the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle division, with Krawiec and Hines first and second in points respectively. The team is undefeated in nine events in 2012, and has a winning streak of 11 races dating back to 2011. Krawiec, the defending Pro Stock Motorcycle champion, has won in the finals six times, including the last three events in a row. Hines has won three times, but the team is looking for its first win at Indy since 1999.
The 58th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals take place Aug. 29 – Sept. 3 at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis, Ind.
Harley-Davidson Motor Company produces heavyweight custom, cruiser and touring motorcycles and offers a complete line of Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts, accessories, riding gear and apparel, and general merchandise. For more information, visit www.harley-davidson.com.
The End– I hope you enjoy this Labor Day holiday weekend.
~Nyla
