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     Ebear |
2011 AMA Pro Road Racing Round 4 Subway SuperBike Doubleheader Road America Elkhart Lake , Wisconson June 3-5, 2011 By Eric Barrows This was the first time at Road America in the last 10 years that the WEATHER didn't affect any race outcomes. In fact, according to a report from a race weather history buff it has rained 12 years straight at this event. So, as expected with great weather came some terrific racing! For anyone whom missed it, Sunday's Sportbike race was the best of the year, unfortunately without Jason DiSalvo competing. Both races saw Jason go out early on accidents. Hope Jason is feeling OK, and we'll be looking forward to him bringing it to Barber. If you didn't get to watch that race, the excitement came as these riders would go 5 across into some corners with constant lead changes and very close side by sides. To cap it off as the group was taking their cool down lap, the 4 bikes at the front did side by side, 4-across wheelies, a thing of Moto-Beauty!! As has been mentioned on the other threads, Geoff put the 1125RR through it's paces and gathered great data though the motor appeared to expire on turn 5 as I watched Mr. May head up the hill. Unfortunate, but getting 17th place with an expired motor isn't all bad. Seeing Erik, Jon Flickenger and Court in the pits was inspiring and always very informative. So, on with some images...  Geoff May down the hill from turn one.  The Talking Heads Erik Buell , John Flickinger and Court Canfield.  Geoff May, turn 3  Court and a Nikon  Be cautious of possible Alien Types  Mr. May sighting the exit  Yes, Erik will sign practically anything!  Geoff May starting up the hill  Following the big, fast right turn at the end of the front straightaway theres a downhill section that falls away...  then you get to clamp those binders HARD to make this slow right hander!  It was tough at times to get close to the 1190RS, very high interest being shown.  During the Fan Walk Erik gets as much attention as the riders. It's always cool to go into the pits at night and catch Erik wrenching away on a race bike. He's an all-purpose kinda guy.   The Pits.  Where'd they all go? (Message edited by ebear on March 03, 2012) (Message edited by ebear on March 03, 2012) |
