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JAY TURNER HELPS LEAD TEAM MANCUSO TO DOUBLE WINS AT AHDRA EVENT IN VIRGINIA–RICHMOND, Va. (Sept. 26, 2006) – Jay Turner helped make the weekend one to remember for the entire Mancuso Harley-Davidson team, earning two victories at the Jim McClure Nationals Sunday.
Jim McClure passed away in 2004. Turner gave a eulogy to remember at the funeral. His opponent on the race track Sunday, Doug Vancil, was the first recipient of the Jim McClure award. Turner and Vancil made the day even more memorable by delivering blazingly quick performance times in the final.
Turner edged Vancil for the win, using a 6.413-second pass at 217.84 mph on his Mancuso Harley-Davidson for his second win in three final rounds this season. Vancil rode his Vance & Hines Motorsports Harley-Davidson to a 6.417 at 215.31 for his first runner-up finish in three final rounds.
Turner also took the win in Pro Fuel, beating Steve Simmons for his second trophy of the day.
Tak Shigematsu was the No. 1 qualifier in Top Fuel nitro class with a 6.245 pass. Turner was fourth with a 6.545 while Vancil was sixth with a 6.590.
Wanda Poff became the eighth different winner in the Destroyer category, taking out L.E. Tonglet in the final round. Tonglet – younger brother of Screamin’ Eagle factory NHRA racer GT Tonglet – earned his first win of the year at the Bristol, Tenn., event in August. Poff earned the trophy early, as Tonglet fouled at the starting line. Poff rode out the lap for a 9.500 pass en route to the victory.
Erik Ryder was the top qualifier in the Destroyer category, using a 9.284 pass to take the No. 1 position. Poff was third (9.321) while Tonglet was fifth (9.381). Douglas Home (9.292) and Michael Ray (9.362) were second and fourth, respectively.
J.P. Hendrzak took out the No. 1 qualifier in the final round of the SEP category. Hendrzak earned his first SEP win of the season by beating Keith Carper with an 11.502 pass at 113.23. Carper turned in an 11.471 at 101.43. Carper was the top qualifier in the field with an 11.502 pass. Hendrzak qualified in the No. 18 position with an 11.596.
Dan DeGood earned his second victory of the season Sunday in ET, taking out final round regular Bob Drapp in the final. Drapp has three previous wins in the ET category this season.
Just three AHDRA races remain this season. The next AHDRA event is Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts Nationals in Rockingham, N.C., Oct. 14-15.
BIKER BUILD-OFF CRAFTSMAN REPRESENTED BY FINE PHOTO ART PRINTS–Just got two new prints done for “Builder and Machine” my Image fusion photo series depicting the real craftsmen of our industry. Here are Brian Klock of Klock Werks and Michael Prugh Of independent Cycle Inc.
Fine art poster prints are available for purchase on my site www.saraliberte.com for $20.00. The first round of builders includes Mondo, Dave Perewitz, Randy Simpson, Kendall Johnson, Russell Mitchell, the late Johnny Chop, Brian Klock and Mike Prugh.
–Sara Liberte
www.northhillscycle.com
SAXON MOTORCYCLE COMPANY ANNOUNCES IT’S 2007 MODEL LINE LAUNCH–CASA GRANDE, ARIZ – Sept. 20, 2006- Representatives of Saxon Motorcycle Company today proudly announced the launch of its bold and new 2007 model line.
Because of the overwhelming success of the 2006 models, Saxon Motorcycle Company has stepped it up for the 2007 model year with the addition of a new model, the Gauntlet, and several sweeping changes over the entire model line, while still holding their commitment to affordability, reliability, and comfort. Saxon Motorcycle Company will continue to maintain the overall production standards that have made Saxon a prevalent force in the motorcycle industry by offering reliability, quality, and competitive pricing on all of their models. “We continue to monitor our manufacturing, and each year we look for ways to improve our model line because we feel it’s important to invest in the future of our company and to put out the best product possible,” said David Schwam, Saxon’s Vice President of sales and marketing.
For the 2007 model year Saxon has implemented several sweeping changes across the line to improve handling and reliability. Some of the biggest changes include Brembo brakes and 2 piece rotors for more stopping power, Progressive Suspension for a smoother ride and better handling, sculpted custom seats for additional comfort, and an improved electrical harness, which will lend added reliability; all key components are more accessible for routine maintenance. Some other changes across the model line include a clutch that’s easier to pull, a chromed belt guard, cleaner wiring, improved vibration dampening, and 2 new colors.
The model specific changes for the Sceptre include a redesigned gas tank, drag style handlebars, and a hot rod package that includes black spoke wheels, blacked out lower legs, hot rod graphics, and ape-hangers. The Crown, designed by Gard Hollinger of LA County Choprods, has 2 new paint and graphics options that mix flat and metallic finishes, a new more comfortable hand tooled leather seat, better suspension, and a redesigned fender that accents the “old school-modernistic” styling.
The new 2007 Saxon Motorcycle base models start at just $23,995 and go to $28,595 MSRP. “We have tried to keep the base price of all our 2007 models reasonable and give the customer the ability to customize their bike with the numerous options packages we have available, ranging from a full custom paint job to wheel and chrome packages,” said Schwam.
The launch of the new 300 mm rear tire pro-street Gauntlet model marks the new model year and gives customers the option to own a right side drive pro-street motorcycle with a monstrous 300mm rear tire at a reasonable price.
Like the 2006 models, all 2007 Saxon Motorcycles feature S&S 96 or 111 engines, are EPA and CARB certified, and carry a two-year unlimited miles limited warranty.
TEXAS NATIONAL BIKE SHOW COMING–Welcome back Bandit, glad to have you back in the saddle… but I must say that Miss Layla really did shine in your absence! You should definitely keep her around.Now to business,
I can hardly believe that the Texas National is just around the corner, a mere 5 weeks away, and I still have so many builders who need to be showcased, thank God for BIKERNET our favorite sponsor for allowing us to feature all of these great shops and builders that are working so hard to bring some outstanding builds to our show this year.
I could not be happier to feature Hemi-Head Customs this week, I can honestly say that Tim and Tina are the most enthusiastic people about this build off that I have ever met, they have put up posters from Houston to Del Rio, to Louisiana, and who know where else.If you have seen them on the road anywhere I am quite sure they let you know to come out to the show and vote for their bike or else! Oh and by the way that is their very cool orange bike on our show poster this year along with the fabulous Miss Texas National 2005.
On another exciting note, our TV commercial is finished and man is it HOT!!! If you live in and around the Houston area look for it on Time Warner cable starting the week of 10/23, also for those of you that are not in the area look for it on our web site www.texasnationalbikeshow.com coming soon.
I have been signing up new vendors and new bike show participants all week, but I still have room for more… always! So a “Big Thanks” for all that have been supportive this year and last.
We will bring you a hell of a show!
–Mrs. Devil
Holly
D&D’s SPONSORED BIKERNET PANHEAD SETS BUBS SALT RECORD OF 141.4 MPH–World’s Fastest Panhead Sportbike Runs D&D Performance Exhaust.Fort Worth, TX – September 26, 2006 – D&D Performance Enterprises helped Bikernet.com celebrate their ten-year anniversary by sponsoring Bikernet’s world’s fastest Panhead sportbike called the Salt Shaker. They set a new 141.465 mph national record with the Keith Ball, built Salt Shaker.
Bikernet’s pilot, Valerie Thompson, took charge of the Salt Shaker sportbike at the September 3-7, 2006 Bonneville Speed Trials by BUB, and immediately ran the bike over 140 mph. As the week progressed the team ran as fast as 145 mph and put the Salt Shaker in the record books at 141.4 mph.
To support Bikernet and the 5 Ball Racing team, D&D Performance Exhaust produced a stepped pipe design that starts out at 1 -inch and increased to 1 7/8 and 2 inches. The design of the land speed racing pipe was integral to the performance of the Accurate Panhead high performance engine. It provided the most efficient way to extract expended gases out of the combustion chamber and move fuel into it.’We couldn’t have done it without D&D,” explained Keith Ball, Owner of Bikernet.com. “Dave Rash, President of D&D Performance Enterprises, consulted with Berry Wardlaw of Accurate Engineering, our 120-inch Panhead engine builder, on the design and flow of the heads to come up with the best possible formula.”
The Salt Shaker race bike is a John Reed designed, Custom Chrome Sport Bike chassis, powered by a Barry Wardlaw’s, Accurate Engineering, 120-inch Panhead engine, D&D Performance Exhaust LSR pipes, Baker 6-speed transmission and BDL belt drive. The world’s first and fastest Panhead Sportbike was constructed by Bandit and John VanTrump in the Bikernet Headquarters. The entire Chassis is Custom Chrome with the exception of a La Pera seat.
“If you cut us, we bleed salt,” said Dave Rash. “We are proud of the effort of Bandit and his 5-Ball Racing team put together. We are excited about the results and even more excited about working with the team in 2007.”
“We’re going to build the World’s Fastest Panhead,” Ball said. “We want a open chassis Panhead to slip through the traps at over 200 mph.”
In 1972 David Rash could not find the exhaust pipe he needed for his race bike. He knew that the proper exhaust for his engine configuration would give him an edge over his competition so he fabricated one himself. Thirty years and 250,000 pipes later D&D Performance Exhaust systems are some of the leading performance motorcycle exhaust systems in the world.
D&D Performance Exhausts are available from Custom Chrome dealersnationwide or from the factory at 817-834-8961, www.danddexhaust.com.
AT LAST OUR FINE PHOTO ART EXHIBIT–Another scene from the balcony, sipping on the JD, after a long day’s ride, in Keystone, SD.
Ride Hard,
Whiplash Biker Photog
soffordphotos@comcast.net
BIKETOBERFEST ANNOUNCEMENT– Promote your business on Main Street Daytona beach Florida during Biketoberfest 2006 and Bike Week 2007. Limited Advertising Space is Avaliable. We at East Side are contracted to promote the first Annual Wiseguys “Block Party” held in the Parking lot next to Wiseguys Watering Hole on Main Street. We will have Live Entertainment, Wet T-shirt contest, Food, Beer Tubs, Full liquor bars, Vendors, and the first Annual Main Street “Radical” Ride in Bike Show.
As you know Main Street Is and always will be the HEART of Bike Week for thousands of purchasing spectators.
Promote your business in Banner form over and around the stage and give us your promotional products to throw out to spectators during our live venue. If interested please call info below.
For more info Call: Sam Torres/Vice President Cell: (845) 629-0803
Dave Torres/President Cell: (845) 742-4976
East Side Custom Choppers inc.
East Side Production & Entertainment Agency
e-mail: seastside@hvc.rr.com
www.eastsidecustomchoppers.com
VANCOUVER TOY RUN – OCTOBER 1–28th Annual Vancouver Motorcycle Toy Run
Date: October 1, 2006
Place: Coquitlam Centre (2929 Barnet Hwy, Coquitlam -www.coquitlamcentre.com/location/)
Time: Ride leaves at 10:00am and proceeds full parade style to the PNEGrounds
Phone: (604) 580-0111 or 1-877-580-0111
E-Mail: office@bccom-bc.com
Cost: A new childs toy or a monetary donation to the Lower MainlandChristmas Bureau. The Christmas Bureau kindly requests no stuffed toys.There is always a great demand for sport and educational toys and gifts forteenagers.
The Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau, who have been serving the lessfortunate for 76 years, distribute these toys to several other ChristmasBureaus throughout the Lower Mainland.
Limited commemorative pins available.
ALL MOTORCYCLISTS WELCOME!
THE TOY RUN WILL GO RAIN OR SHINE!
We hope to make the 2006 toy run an even bigger success than last year andwith your help we can! Please spread the word. Lets make sure that everymotorcyclist in B.C. knows about this ride, so that more underprivilegedchildren and families can have a happy Christmas!
SMOKE OUT WEST OCTOBER 6-7– Cottonwood has a VERY cool post office. They have made a cancellation stamp to commemorate the event (which is actually a collector’s item now). This kind of welcome blows me away. People attending the SMOKE OUT WEST may obtain a postmark in person at the temporary Post Office? station established here on the event grounds (and you can mail the cool shit you buy here home).
Friends who cannot attend the event, but who wish to obtain the postmark, may submit a mail order request. Pictorial postmarks are available by mail, and requests must be postmarked no later than 30 days following the SMOKE OUT WEST.
Send your request to: PICTORIAL POSTMARKS, SMOKE OUT STATION WEST, PO BOX 9998, COTTONWOOD AZ 86326-9998
FRIDAY ACTION
10:00 am Event Opens
1:00 – Raffle for Stuff on main stage
1:00-2:00 Anvil Toss Men’s Division (check in 12:30 at the Smoke House)
2:00-2:30 Anvil Toss Women’s Division (check in 12:30 at the Smoke House)
3:00-3:30 Gunslinger Show – cement pad in front of main stage
3:00-6:00 Registration at The HORSE Backstreet Choppers Bike Show at the Smoke House
4:00 – Raffle for Stuff on main stage
5:30 – Visit with Vern Autrey (one of the original Boozefighters that rode into Hollister, CA in 1947) at the Boozefighters booth
5:45-6:45 Wet T-shirt contest sponsored by Biltwell, Inc., 1st Place $200, 2nd Place $150, 3rd Place $75
6:45 – Rocket 350 (Rockabilly) (main stage)
8:30 – Horse Maiden Contest Winner (main stage)
9:00 – Cadillac Angels (Rockabilly) (main stage)
11:00 Event Close for the night
Saturday
10 am Event Opens
10:00-1:00 Last Chance Registrations for the The HORSE Backstreet Choppers CHOPA’ SHOW
12:00-4:00 Vote for the Chop Off winner (vote only once, even if ya from Chicago)
12:00-12:30 Gunslinger Show – cement pad in front of main stage
1:00 – 3:30 Hot Lady Bike Wash / Get your bike cleaned by the ladies from Bliss Cabaret in Phoenix. No Charge. Girls work for tips only. God Bless America!
1:30-500 Bikes in place for bike show. (Bike must stay in place until 5:00 pm.)
2:00- 3:00 Arizona Derby Dames battle it out in front of the main stage in a demonstration match between The Live Fast Roller Girls and Lady Lux..
3:00-4:00 Wet T-shirt contest sponsored by Biltwell, Inc., 1st Place $300, 2nd Place $200, 3rd Place $100
5:30 – The HORSE Backstreet Choppers Bike Show Winners announced
7:00 – Devil Doll (main stage)
8:30 – Hammer, Edge, Geno, Alan, Englishman and the Mayor of Salisbury – present a check to The HORSE Backstreet Choppers Smoke Out West Chop-Off Winner and Ed Martin from Jammer Cycle presents The Jammer Ol’Skool Award
9:00 – Supersuckers (main stage)
11:00 Event Close
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