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From a press release by Erik Buell Racing

GEOFF MAY SIGNS TO RIDE FOR ERIK BUELL RACING IN AMA SUPERBIKE SERIES

May will start season aboard Buell 1125RR at Infineon Raceway


East Troy, Wis. (April 26, 2010)
Erik Buell Racing is delighted to announce that Geoff May will be contesting the balance of the 2010 AMA Pro American Superbike series on the Buell 1125RR, starting at Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, CA, May 14-16. Joining Geoff will be the Erik Buell Racing race team will be experienced and championship winning combination of team manager Dennis Zickrick, and crew chief Michael Tjon.



"Geoff did a couple short tests with us, including one very cold and wet one at Road America this weekend, and all of us were very satisfied with the results. The bikes worked well, and Geoff is a very talented rider with great development feedback skills." said Dennis Zickrick. "We all look forward to joining the series."



"We are very fortunate to be able to field a team of this caliber" said Erik Buell "Our team is very lean in size and budget and we are up against the best, but I know these guys will do everything possible to put on a great show for the fans."



For more information on Erik Buell Racing, go to: www.ErikBuellRacing.com and Erik Buell Racing on Facebook

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Elvis
Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 09:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

A Vyrus would definitely be cool!

. . . though the supercharged version you mention would have the same problem as the Roehr. It seems that the only restriction is that there is no forced induction over 750 cc.

I suspect part of the logic behind that is they don't want people cramming basement-made units onto these things and making something that might blow up.

Allowing Roehr and Vyrus would make sense.

I wonder if the organizers are reaching out to any of those manufacturers?

. . . but like I mentioned previously, some of those makers probably realize they're better to stay off the grid and continue the illusion that their bikes are exotic beasts with stratospheric capabilities. They'd probably come down to earth pretty quickly with the realities of real competition.

At least the 1190RR this year (even if nothing else interesting shows up) will inject some spice into the race.
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Davegess
Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 10:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I love these unlimited class races. Reminds me of the odl Can-Am cars. That was fun with all the monster engined machines.
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Blake
Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 10:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Fear of failure prevents many folks from ever entering the fray.

Erik Buell is not one of those folks.

I don't think Mr. Czysz is either. He was at the Isle of Man running his electric bike.
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Blake
Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 10:14 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

My recollection is that the Tularis used an 800cc engine.

Googled it...

http://www.bikerzbay.com/index.php/news/367-tulari s-800-183-horsepower-at-8700rpm-.html?tmpl=compone nt&print=1&layout=default&page=

http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/thread/2272/polar is-bike

http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?artic le=13577

Pretty amazing accomplishment.
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Trojan
Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 10:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If you want to see true unlimited racing then check out the French Joe Bar One Series
http://www.joebar-one.com/accueil2010.html

They race naked bikes (no fairings allowed) but that is pretty much the only rule! turbocharged Kawasaki ZX12R's putting out 385bhp against tuned GSXR1000's adn R1's anyone?

They not only race on track but score points when the spectators vote who has the best umbrella girls and paint job! racing consists of drag and dyno shootouts in addition to circuit racing and pretty much anything is allowed!
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Bads1
Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 12:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Listen to his open sentence. He uses Polaris and Ski-Doo. So which is it?? Thing is,if its a Ski-Doo they made a 700 twin. But you could get a bigbore kit that would make it a 800. None the less its built up a bit. Those engines didn't make those HP numbers. I know what hes saying though about no power below 5000 rpm's. My sleds were all 800's. They were very poor trail sleds unless you did Springs and ramps but it made them wimpy till you got them going on the top end.

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Aeholton
Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 05:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

More good press for Erik Buell Racing: http://www.roadracerx.com/features/between-the-rac es/between-the-races-erik-buell/
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186bigtwin
Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 06:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Good to see Erik just keeps working and making things better............
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Fresnobuell
Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 06:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

so do you guys think Infineon is a good track for the RR? Last year Slick had mediocre results, but it was friggen HOT!
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Amafan
Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 06:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Cory West and Taylor Knapp both did great last year at NJ Motorsports Park on the Buell 1125RR ,but got killed on the long front staight ,Infineon has no long straights .
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Doerman
Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 11:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Harlan. Are you going to Infineon?
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Snowscum
Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 01:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Between the Races: Erik Buell

http://www.roadracerx.com/features/between-the-rac es/between-the-races-erik-buell/
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Fresnobuell
Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 02:03 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ozzie,
Althought the RR in the field has sparked more interest, it looks like most likely I will not make it there this year. It's a combination work and flaky friends. Are you headed up?
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Doerman
Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 09:57 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm headed up.
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Steve_a
Posted on Friday, April 30, 2010 - 01:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Infineon will be a good course for the 1125RR, perhaps not as good as New Jersey, but good. The main issue will still be acceleration, particularly if the AMA doesn't give Buell a 7 percent weight break over Ducati to make up for its 7 percent displacement advantage, as a 1125cc competing with a 1198cc twin. An 1198 has a power advantage over the Buell and a factory one is pretty close or better in power output than the inline fours.
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M2nc
Posted on Saturday, May 01, 2010 - 10:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I am glad to see Erik Buell Racing back out in AMA. I have something to look forward to again.
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