“We are looking forward to returning to Wilmington for the “Throttle Nation Top Speed Challenge’ with the goal of breaking our own record of 197.46 mph set during the Ohio Mile event held here in June,” said Thompson. “Setting new records in Ohio means a great deal to me since it is the home state of two of my loyal sponsors, CTEK Battery Chargers and JEGS, in addition to being headquarters of the American Motorcycle Association,” added Thompson.
Thompson’s Martech Services Company sponsored S1000 RR Superbike, is reportedly the world’s fastest production land speed BMW motorcycle after recording a top speed of 209.5 mph on a 1.5-mile race course at the Mojave Magnum competition earlier this year. “Wilmington has become one of my favorite racing venues due to their excellent track surface and the quality of service provided by all the ECTA volunteers who make it possible for us to race safely. I’ve also become a big fan of Graeter’s Ice Cream and Cincinnati style chili, so all of us on the team love returning to Ohio for this event,” said Thompson.
The long-standing competition was re-named the “Ohio Mile” when the event was moved from Maxton North Carolina to Wilmington Ohio when the Airborne Park facility became available earlier this year.
Valerie Thompson Background
Thompson is a three-time land speed record holder and owner/driver of the Valerie Thompson Land Speed Racing Motorcycle Team. She competed in the All Harley Drag Racing Association & National Hot Rod Association drag racing series and was recently selected to pilot the North American Eagle Supersonic Speed Challenger designed to eclipse the 512 mph female world land speed record set in 1976. If successful, Thompson will be crowned the “World’s Fastest Female.”
Valerie Thompson Racing sponsors include: Martech Services Company – maker of quality air breathing systems, CTEK Battery Chargers, JEGS, La-Man Corporation, Troon Enterprises, Stay Fast Custom Clothing Company, GO AZ Motorcycles of Scottsdale, Metro Auto Auction, Vortex Racing, Worldwide Bearings, Stand Up Photos, Hyperpro Performance Suspension Products, Shorai Battery, and ZipFizz Healthy Energy Drink.
Streetwalker Exhaust – Envy Cycle Custom Buell In Las Vegas–I talked to a buddy of mine Mike Corbin and he said he’d sent you a copy of a very detailed ink drawing of one of Donnie Smiths bikes that he did. Don’t know if you got it, Mike’s a real talented guy. He said you were going to be at Vegas, so are we, not going to do a vendor booth but I got a couple of bikes for the show. I’m sure we’ll run into you somewhere.
Attached are a coupla pics of the Buell I just finished that we’re bring to Vegas, pretty cool little bike. Sure hope I see you there.
Take care
Terry
The Department of Corrective Services confirmed that it had seized contraband during a search of Tristan Roger Allbeury’s cell at Hakea Prison this month.
WA Police gang crime squad officers investigated whether the phone had been used to send threats in the form of text messages or through social networking site Facebook. No charges were laid.
Inmates are banned from accessing the internet while in jail. Prison officials will investigate how the contraband was smuggled into the maximum-security prison.
Allbeury was one of five Finks members jailed in February last year for contempt of the Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) after they refused to answer questions about a fight with rival Coffin Cheater motorcycle club members at the Kwinana Motorplex.
Police investigating the fight as part of Operation Tri Star applied to use the CCC’s coercive powers in a secret hearing to force the bikers to answer questions about the fight.
Allbeury responded to 14 of the CCC’s questions with “fuck off” or “get fucked.”, leading Supreme Court Chief Justice Wayne Martin to find him guilty of insulting the commission.
The offence attracted three months jail on top of the two-year sentence he and his co-convicted received for refusing to answer questions. Allbeury’s earliest release date is March.
BEAN’RE – MOTORCYCLE NOMAD– Bean’re has done what many of us have only dreamt about doing; foregoing work, security, wife and kids and spending his life on two wheels having truckloads of fun. In fact one of his many nick-names is “The Mayor of Fun” and his escapades are pretty amazing to say the least.
His friend Nerisse Trombetta contributed the next section, which encompasses touring Europe and Morocco and outlines the adventures they enjoyed together. Lastly we have an account of his Australian adventures where he explored the outback, dodged venomous snakes, rode a camel and wrestled a large saltwater crocodile into submission. No wait, I made up the part about the croc, but by this stage of the book, having vicariously experienced so many of his adventures in several continents, it wouldn’t have surprised me had he done so.
ATTIKA7 RETURNS FROM UPROAR TOUR and performs @ “Slidebar” in FULLERTON FREE SHOW– GET THERE EARLY, ATTIKA7 always packs the house!!
Wednesday OCTOBER 10
Please find the event link below.
http://www.facebook.com/events/358600544219809/
Bad Uncle Monkey–Where can I put this? Where can I put that? Like most readers I’ve always got a project or two on the go. I finally picked up my uncle’s old lathe to be fixed up and hopefully put into full time duty. I also picked up a couple of old gas tiger torches and a Pioneer 620 chainsaw just so I won’t get bored. These projects are in addition to hardtailing Missus Monkey’s bike and replacing the wiring harness in Snow White. The problem is I’m out of room. My modest 11×17″ shed is full to the rafters to the point that the Missus’ bike is sitting outside while I try to find a place to store everything. I’m not fortunate enough to have a converted fish cannery on a sunny harbour like my friend so I have to make do with what I’ve got. I had hoped to be living in sunny California at this point in my life but as my granddaughter busies herself sweeping the floor and passing tools and nuts and bolts to her “papa” as I work I just might have to postpone those plans a little longer.
My mind keeps running at a frantic pace. A visit out to the family farm recently reminded me of project cars and trucks left there for this later time. As my father is nearing retirement my window is closing. I have no room for the projects I have now let a lone tackle swapping in a EFI into a ’64 Merc pickup, restoring my ’66 Galaxie, converting my ’62 Ford to a vintage police cruiser…well you get the idea. The answer could be as simple as building a new two car garage but the city has put the kybosh on that idea claiming that I can’t sacrifice the majority of my back yard to a garage structure. There is the possibility of renting space somewhere else but like most of you I’m not flush with cash. The meagre excess of cash I have to build and work on these projects would be eaten up by rent and overhead. Moving locally unfortunately seems unrealistic. Down sizing into something with a garage means lying out allot of money, not cashing in equity. There is way, there has to be. Slowly but surely I’ll find a way, find a compromise to solve my dilemma
-bad Uncle Monkey
TomCaldwell/Old Guys Do Rule Racing, LOCKED AND LOADED for Bowling Green– Tom Caldwell/Old Guys Do Rule Racing is locked and loaded for the AMRA National Finals at Bowling Green KY, this weekend. This event is always fun, exciting and packed with spectators.
After winning the AHDRA Numidia Nitro Nationals; Caldwell is confident, “we will prevail with multiple 8.17 e.t.’s at 160 plus mph.” Now that’s some confidence, huh?
Old Guys Do Rule is currently 2nd in points in the AMRA Pro Gas class and is on track to peruse the #1 plate. Caldwell, “It is mathematically possible considering that Bowling Green is always FAST in the Fall! Everything is fresh and I am pumped to get there!”
“My newest sponsor HogScrap Brands will be there displaying their cutting edge wares and I will be signing Handouts to all who wishes to have one. I’m so pleased that Trammel Creek Cycle Works will again be our EVENT SPONSOR at Bowling Green! We will try a couple of new ideas on Friday’s Test & Tune session going into the final 3 races of 2012.”
And for 2013, the commitments are made, “As I recently stated, WE ARE GO FOR 2013! I still have the FIRE in the BELLY!
Including motor and transmission upgrades, new leathers (my 1995 Lou’s have finally given up, many thanks to Lizzy’s Leathers for the repairs) and strength training in the gym for the OLD GUY!
2012 Results to date:
6 #1 qualifier’s
4 wins!
2 runner up
Not too shabby for the “Old Guys Do Rule Racing Team”
Thanks to:
HOGSCRAP BRAND
STEVE ALLSTAEDT RACING (Best damn heads available)
SOUTHERN BIKER MAGAZINE
S&S CYCLE
T&T TECHNICAL MACINING
RED LINE OILS
ENERGY ONE CLUTCHES
3D PAINTING
WEST HAVEN SPEED EQUIPMENT
PMFR
VP FUELS
M/T TIRES
MSD
Team:
STEVE ALLSTEADT
DANA ECKHARDT
ROBERT MINGE
CRAIG COCHRAN
RAY MATLOCK
GARVIN WIAWIAOLE
JERRY CARDWELL
MARY LOU BREWTON
JANET (Sister)
DAN (Nephew)
& MANY PEOPLE THROUGH OUT THE YEARS
The world of Custom Guitars & Custom Motorcycles has collided with the 1st ever David Mann Chopper Fest custom guitar! PERRI INK. Guitars has combined forces with Nash Motorcycle Co, SpaGetty’s Garage, TV Jones pickups, and GHS Strings to create something truly stunning.
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5-Ball RACING WHEELER REPORT–
THE ADRENALINE CLOCK IS TICKING
Bonneville WORLD FINALS, 6 days, Oct. 3-6
Mojave, Ca. and Wilmington, Ohio Mile, 2 Days, Sept. 29-30
Nearing mid night Wednesday at the Beach Racing facility located in beautiful downtown Morgan Hill, Ca. Late last week we disassembled the used Busa swing arm discovering parts missing (thrust bearings) as well as needle bearings pitted and rusted. Parts were ordered from the local Suzuki dealer in Gilroy with an expected arrival after the Mojave Mile this week end.
TODAYS STATUS
The 5-Ball Raycer 124 inch, Turbo-Charged Twin Cam is now 95% road and track ready with the Bonneville and Mojave pressure relieved. Better safe and straight than crooked and sorry. Today we finished the fuel lines, just need a thorough flushing prior to final torque is needed. Tomorrow we rebuild the front forks and replace the steering head bearings while completing the build. Air lines are 90%.
Might just spend time with my favorite therapist the next few days while awaiting parts. The old gal has a fresh heart and a soul made of gold.
Don’t forget to check out the Cantina, for pennies a day or less.
Haul Ass!
Ride for your Life!
Ray c wheeler
Performance Editor
MODULAR ENGINE AND COIL MOUNTS– Choosing a custom engine and coil mount that’s just right for your scooter is made easy with this vast collection of Yankee Engineuity modular components. These hi-tech mounts and associated accessories allow builders to mix ‘n match pieces for their particular application.
Rally TV – The Show to Watch Before You Go Anywhere! – Is headed to Las Vegas BikeFest– What happens in Vegas comes direct to you thanks to Garage Source Productions
Garage-Source Productions and its Rally TV crew will be hitting the streets of Sin City for the Las Vegas BikeFest September 27-30, 2012. You can see the first pre event video at http://youtu.be/fmR7g-6LMnY
The Las Vegas BikeFest will once again take over the entertainment capital of the world for a long weekend of fun, action and adventure. And once again, the Rally TV crew will be there to join in the fun and to keep you updated on what’s going on. Be sure to tune into our coverage, whether you can’t join us, or if you’re lucky enough to be in Vegas and need a guide to everything that’s going on.
Here’s the Rally TV production schedule for the event so you know where to head for all the action:
Wednesday, Sept. 26 All day: Out and about, gearing up for the event
Evening: Hogs & Heifers VIP Kick-Off Anniversary Party
Thursday, Sept. 27: Ride from Cashman Center to Lake Mead and Pioneer Saloon Boxing, sparring and training with Ronnie Sunset Strip Ride and Wounded Warrior
Ride from Lot A to Hard Rock Café
7-8:30 p.m.: Artistry in Iron Awards Reception
10 p.m.: Hanging with the crowd at Hogs & Heifers
Friday, Sept. 28: All day: Out and about at Cashman Center 10 a.m. to noon: Vegas BikeFest World’s Strongest Biker
4-5 p.m.: Bikini contest at Cashman Center
6-7 p.m.: Wet t-shirt contest at Vegas Harley-Davidson
10 p.m.: Hanging with the crowd at Hogs & Heifers
Saturday, Sept. 29: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Vegas Poker Run, starts at Golden Nugget, ends at Cashman Center
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Baddest Baggers at Cashman Center
2-3 p.m.: Best Bikes Editors’ Choice Awards at Cashman Center
4-6 p.m.: MMA fights, Cashman Center
6:00 p.m.: Cycle Source Bike Giveaway, Cashman Center Main Stage
7-9 p.m.: Best Bikes on the Strip, Hogs & Heifers
10 p.m.: Hanging with the crowd at Hogs & Heifers
As always, there is a ton of stuff to do in Vegas this year, including a slot tournament, bikini bike wash, and the first annual Strip Ride for Charity. With nearly 40 videos online documenting the fun and wild times being had by all at Daytona, Laconia, The Smokeout, The Big Mountain Run and Sturgis earlier this year, look to Rally TV as the #1 online news source for the Las Vegas BikeFest.
We’ll be out with the crowds of bikers, gamblers, and gawkers to document all the action at the places and events where people go to see and be seen. As the only grassroots video production company that allows bikers to interact and share their lifestyle with other bikers, Rally TV will upload clips and segments daily. Turn to us, day or night, for your day-by-day guide to everything cool, fun and entertaining to do.
Rally TV segments will also be uploaded to a variety of motorcycle-focused social media platforms, including Bikernet.com, CycleSource.com, Garage-Girls.com, Rally TV’s Facebook page and the Rally TV Youtube Channel.
Rally TV’s coverage of all the Las Vegas BikeFest action is brought to you through the generosity of our sponsors, which include: Las Vegas BikeFest, Hogs&Heifers Saloon, Miller Lite, Jack Daniels, Twisted Tea, Russ Brown, DEI, Cycle Source, J&P Cycles, Precision Billet and Bikernet.
Rally TV is famous for fun segments and knowing where the action is at every motorcycle event they attend. They hit the streets, shoot the hottest events, and upload video to the internet so you can have a look into the action just after it happens. If you see the Rally TV crew out with a microphone and camera, make sure to say hi. And you can always check out Rally TV’s clips from past events at www.rallytvonline.com.
T-BAGS® CROSS COUNTRY– Constructed of 1680D colorfast ballistic nylon with high density foam throughout and brilliant reflective piping all around for night riding safety, this travel bag has over 2 Cubic Feet of well organized storage space. The huge main storage compartment includes a Lap Top Sleeve, 2 mesh internal pockets and an attached large top storage compartment, with lid stays, for quick release. The two big side pockets are large enough for iPads, with room to spare, and the large external organizer has compartments for phones, pencils, maps, etc. A detachable rubberized adjustable top net stores items on top of the bag, and the bungee bottom external reflective rain cover provides protection for all weather situations.
This bag also has carrying handles and detachable backpack straps, so getting it off your bike and to your destination is a snap. The patented expandable mounting system adjusts to fit most backrests 7”-14” wide, luggage rack is required.
MSRP is $279.95 making this a big bag for not a lot of bucks.
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