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NATIONAL SUPER MOTO RACE, LOS ANGELES CALENDAR SHOW– The Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show Weekend presented by ironWorks magazine at the Queen Mary Event Park in Long Beach, CA, continuesto grow every year as the most popular streetbike show in Americacatering to the custom, cruiser and sportbike markets. Always the 3rdweekend of July, the 12th Annual Show is scheduled for Saturday July19th and Sunday July 20th, 2003. This year’s Show will feature anexpanded venue with over 150 major manufacturers, race teams and leadingcustom bike builders from across North America, together with anotherexpected huge increase in spectator attendance similar to the 25% growthexperienced last year. Sponsored by Performance Machine, Iron Worksmagazine, Corona Extra, Lockhart Phillips, Bikernet.com, FastDates.comand The ReCycler/Cycle Buys, and Trader Publications, The LA CalendarMotorcycle Show is the finest streetbike event weekend in America. Spectators and Exhibitors can find out more about The LA CalendarMotorcycle Show, the Bike Contest and all the available weekendactivities online at www.FastDates.com.
ESTOK RIDES BUELL TO DAYTONA THUNDERBIKE VICTORY–Daytona Beach, FL (March 3, 2003) Charging through a pouring rain, Kosco Harley-Davidson/Buell-Innovative Motorcycle Research rider Dave Estok of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., rode a Buell Lightning X1 to victory in the opening event of the Formula USA Thunderbike series here today.
Following Estok across the finish line were Kosco Buell riders Joseph Rozynski and Richie Morris, as the team topped a field of 34 bikes on the 3.54-mile course at the historic Daytona Speedway.
Tilley’s Harley-Davidson/Buell rider Tripp Nobles lead from the start of the race, but crashed on lap two after riding through a deep puddle in the chicane portion of the course. Nobles hit the Airfence on the outside wall and was not injured but did not continue. That fall handed the lead to Estok, who kept his bike under him in the wet conditions and stayed out front until the race was red-flagged due to oil on the track after six of nine scheduled laps. “This was a great day for the Kosco Buell team, and I think we served notice that Buell riders will be a force in the Thunderbike series this season,” Estok said after the race. Buell-mounted riders competing in the seven-event 2003 Thunderbike series will be eligible for a share of a $61,000 contingency fund posted by Buell Motorcycle Company.
Final Results
Formula USA ThunderbikeDaytona Beach, Fla., March 2, 2003
1. Dave Estok (Buell)
2. Joseph Rozynski (Buell)
3. Richie Morris (Buell)
4. Arthur Wagner Jr. (Honda)
5. Derek Keyes (Suzuki)
6.Clint Brotz (Buell)
7. Alex Ferreira (Suzuki)
8. Bryan Bemisderfer (Buell)
9. Jerry Wood (Ducati)
10. Richard Britton (Suzuki)
In the premier Formula USA Sportbike class, a strong run for the podium by Hal’s Harley-Davidson/Buell rider Mike Ciccotto was foiled when his Buell Firebolt XB9R began to run out of fuel on the last lap. Ciccotto, of Sebastian, Fla., challenged eventual race winner Matt Wait in the early stages of the 18-lap race and ran a steady second until the late stages of the race, when he was passed by Jeff Wood. On the last lap Ciccotto was in position to make a run on Wood for second place, but coming off Nascar turn four Ciccotto’s Buell started to sputter as his fuel tank ran dry. He coasted across the finish line but was passed by Scott Greenwood and finished fourth on the track. Ciccotto’s disappointment was compounded when he was disqualified by race officials because his Buell did not have enough fuel in the tank to make a mandatory post-race dyno run. Formula USA rules prohibit adding fuel after the race.
The second round of the Formula USA National Road Race Series will take place at Mid-America Raceway, Glenwood, Iowa, May 23-25.
BIKERNET OZARK REPORT–Saturday was beautiful. weather was warm for the first time in weeks. Me and bald headed Patrick rode up to Paw Paw Wayne’s house in the country. He’s never gone, so we didn’t call first. It’s about 50 miles from home and it’s in the hills, so even if he wasn’t home it’s a good ride. Paw Paw lives in a dry county so I packed a couple of 24 oz buds in my bag and off we went.
When we got there Paw Paw wasn’t home but his house and shop was unlocked. He lives out in the middle of nowhere, so he doesn’t worry about locking up. He has a big house and a big shop. There’s a pool table and video games in the shop, so me and bald headed Patrick took a bunch of pictures of us playing pool on his table, watching his TV in his living room, riding his 4-wheeler, working on my bike with his tools and shit like that.
We left without leaving a trace and now I’m mailing him the photos with a note about how much fun we had and how we missed him. He’ll shit. We left Paw Paws and went to see Philip. He had a little bad luck with the man on Friday night and we wanted to give him some support. This old dude that works with Skitzo crashed his bike Friday night. I don’t know all the details, but it seems they left the shop and when the road makes that little curve, he didn’t. He hurt his arm a little and his bagger is screwed.
Skitzo is on a roll. He’s got more bitches chasing him right now than he can keep up with. He hooked up with some young girls, and he’s making his way through them. Some, two at a time. He says he’s gonna introduce me to them and see, if I can go around the room too. So far he’s keeping it all to himself. I don’t blame him at all. Not that I could hurt him, but who needs competition when it ain’t necessary. I got more than I need anyway. I’m not talking, though.
–Ozark Ed
Hey Ed, since when you can have more than you need?–Bandit
DANNY GRAY DEADWOOD DIGS–Wanted you to pass on this note…I’m preparing to offer my log home outside Deadwood for sale, but thought I’d offer it to the group first. It’s 1200 sq. ft. log /600 sq.ft. work or workout building, 10 by 30 carport(could be enclosed). All on acreage in the black hills. Just a few miles outside Deadwood, up near the ski resorts. It’s cool, but I spend so much time at my roadhouse that my living quarters are there now. anybody interested call me (559-285-7333).
HOT SPRINGS RALLY- PRE STURGIS PARTY!–AUGUST 1-2, 2003 Come To The Sturgis Warm Up Party in Hot Springs South Dakota! Hot Springs, SD, 85 miles south of Sturgis in scenic SD! Allen Ranch, 1 mile South on Hwy 385 (Fall River Road)Campgound covered with shade trees by stream/mountains.
Miss Hot Springs Rally Contest!
World Championship Hog Wrestling Contest!
Sturgis Rally Biker Benevolence Charity Auction!
Poker runs, tours, live music, buffalo BBQ, sweet corn, horseback riding
Ride the scenic Southern Black Hills, be part of Rally history!Come Early and Stay Late!
Tent camping – $5.00 / day
Teepee lodge (sleeps six) – $25.00 / night
RV spots – $20.00 / night
Reservations: Brent Peterson PINSTRIPING DILEMMA–I was recently told by my pinstriper that he couldn’t strip bare aluminum. According to him it won’t last. I recently received more information from Rogue, our Bikernet Daytona Correspondent: I have Sonny Keeton here with me and in case you do not know it he is thepinstriper! amongst other things. He must be good cause he do my shit. Look at my new ride for a sample of his work. HE SAYS: He Can Do Your Wheels,And it WON’T COME OFF!. Whatcha wanna donow??? He is out of Beaumont Texas and you can contact him athttp://www.custommotorcyclesbysonny.com Here’s a shot of him and his lady with the Terminator Bike he built inthe last batch of photos. Damn dude the things I do for you.Shit I even got him to take some of the Bikernetstickers you sent me.He said he thought they were cool. I guess that makesit official. –ROGUE Brother, I owe you one.–Bandit EVEN BIKERNET HAS CULTURE–Just an update to inform you that we do have “The Enthusiast” commemorative print in stock for immediate delivery. (see picture of framed image) It is hand-signed by David Uhl and one of the most sought-after images ever. Regards,Ron Copple Continued On Page 3
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