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2008xb12scg
| | Posted on Saturday, July 24, 2010 - 07:04 pm: | 
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I went from no tickets to 2. I went to cosco to buy my tickets they came in a 2 pack. So if anybody wants one give me a shout. My number is in the BRAN |
Hughlysses
| | Posted on Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 11:17 am: |
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Hey- check this out. Shawn Higbee has a sponsor for his Buell in Daytona Sport Bike!
http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?artic le=41362 |
Fireboltwillie
| | Posted on Monday, July 26, 2010 - 12:05 am: |
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followed the race today on ama pro racing/live timing. did geoff get stuck behind the bmw the last few laps and lose time? |
Smoke
| | Posted on Monday, July 26, 2010 - 06:39 am: |
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CONGRATULATIONS GEOFF, SHAWN AND CHASE!! i know all of you wanted to do better but you all put in solid performances. Geoff even got some tv time!!
good luck next time!!
tim |
Fresnobuell
| | Posted on Monday, July 26, 2010 - 03:54 pm: |
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Geoff was up to 8th for a short time, making away around the Jordan Suzuki with Brett McCormick. That was exciting for this Buell fan. I saw that battle 8,9,10 positions (best of the race) on the big screen and knew the 99 was getting some air time. Sweet!
I THOUGHT I saw Geoff pass McCormick on the outside of turn 2--but I was way over on Turn 10, so i could easily be mistaken.
Amazing the Buell is doing so well being down 20-30 HP... |
Davegess
| | Posted on Monday, July 26, 2010 - 04:20 pm: |
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Great work guys |
Hughlysses
| | Posted on Monday, July 26, 2010 - 07:55 pm: |
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Good solid finish. It mentions on Erik Buell Racing's Facebook page that the competition was much tougher in this race, so the 10th place finish this weekend probably is better than the 9th finish last weekend. |
Davegess
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 09:59 am: |
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The result is excellent. They are beating all the pure private teams and are competitive with the guys who are getting some serious sponsor support.
Even tough DMG has made great strides in leveling the playing field the folks with the most money and factory connections are still faster than everyone else.
The results so far clearly demonstrate that the 1190 can run with anyone. If Erik Buell Racing can come up with a real sponsor (someone other than Erik's retirement savings these bike could run at the front.
Right now, I think you can make the case that this is a real bargain race bike; competitive right out of the crate with GSXR's that have had some serious money dropped on them.
It would be interesting to see the budgets for some of the guys who finished behind the Erik Buell Racing bike. |
Doerman
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 01:56 pm: |
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There's another "attribute" I've noticed regarding the R and RR on the track.
It was noticeable with Shawn in DSB last year. When I looked at the lap times, I noticed that his held steady and even improved as the race wore on. Shawn would often find himself in about 20th after the first lap and gain several positions as the race went on.
I attributed that to Shawn and not the bike - until now.
Geoff does the same thing. The first few laps at a certain pace and holds that pace throughout the race, resulting in gaining positions toward the end (other racers/machines increase lap time due to fatigue/tires going away).
Is there something unique about a Buell that allows the rider to maintain consistent lap times? |
Rde48
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 02:12 pm: |
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Yep, That's American Innovation!
Great Job to all the riders on the 1125's. It just keeps getting better and better!
Go Buell Racers!!! |
Fresnobuell
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 05:27 pm: |
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The results so far clearly demonstrate that the 1190 can run with anyone
May rides the 1125RR. Speculation is if the 1190 was allowed into AMA Superbike it would be fighting for podium positions. |
Paint_shaker
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 09:14 pm: |
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Go Erik Buell Racing!!! |
Davegess
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 10:29 pm: |
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May rides the 1125RR. Speculation is if the 1190
Correct! And it is even more impressive. The Duc is 1198 I believe. |
V74
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 05:29 am: |
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i believe the 1198 is 1199cc
and a ducati corse 1198 is not the same as the ducati 1198 road bike,
go Erik Buell Racing,i would love to see a 1190 rider on the podium,preferably top spot  |
Lemonchili_x1
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 11:16 pm: |
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"...holds that pace throughout the race, resulting in gaining positions toward the end...
Is there something unique about a Buell that allows the rider to maintain consistent lap times?"
Maybe they're easier on tires? Or less change in handling from full tank to empty tank? |
