ord Quality Checked Certified Pre-owned backed Chris Carr, the current Twins division points leader on the AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Championship tour, took some time off in late July to stretch his legs a bit – to the tune of 300-plus mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats!
     In preparation for a world motorcycle land speed record attempt at the upcoming Motorcycle International Speed Trials by BUB, Carr and the Drag Specialties/Parts Unlimited-sponsored BUB Enterprises team have made frequent trips to Bonneville recently in order to give Carr time to adapt to the unique aspects of piloting a land speed motorcycle.
     Carr’s foray into the world of land speed records began earlier this summer with the BUB team actually towing the streamliner for the first few times out at 60 mph behind a truck just to get the feel of the unique ride. Since then Carr has been back to the Salt Flats on several occasions, gradually making his way up to NASCAR-like speeds before hitting 243 mph early in July.
     Commenting on his most recent test, the seven-time AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Championship champion said: “It was unreal. It took us 2.6 miles to hit 300, then another mile and three-quarters to slow down. The record is 323 mph and, ultimately, this BUB streamliner has the potential to run in the 330s (mph).”
     For more information on Chris Carr, visit his website at www.chriscarr.com. For more information on the Sept. 3-7 FIM Motorcycle International Speed Trials by BUB, link to: www.speedtrialsbybub.com


The power plant of the Bub Enterprises streamliner was purpose-built for one use: to set the world’s motorcycle land speed record. The next planned attempt should come the first week in September during the Motorcycle International Speed Trials by BUB.
Chris Carr prepares for a practice run at Bonneville in July. The current AMA/Ford Quality Checked Flat Track champion, Carr is the winningest active racer in that sport with 73 wins and seven AMA/Ford QC Flat Track championship titles.


s we went to press, the BUB International Speed Trials had just concluded and the highlight of the meet clearly was the duel for the ultimate world motorcycle speed record between Chris Carr in Denis Manning’s Drag Specialties/Parts Unlimited/Ford Quality Checked Certified Pre-Owned-sponsored streamliner versus Rocky Robinson in the Mike Ackatiff-built Top 1 Ack Attack Hyabusa.
     Robinson was the first to break the existing world’s record held by Dave Campos and Easyriders with a two-way average of 342.797 mph. The next day it was Carr stealing the show, however, with a two-way average of 350.884 in his first and only runs of the meet. As reported in the news item above, Carr, Manning and the BUB Enterprises team tested at Bonneville in late July and they were clearly ready to go for the BUB International Speed Trials. We’ll have a full report in our next issue.

he Motorcycle Industry Council reports that on July 25, 2006, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) adopted an on-highway motorcycle engine emissions certification option, based on a proposal by the MIC and its American V-Twin Committee. This option allows a small volume manufacturer, custom builder, assembler and individual to purchase and install an engine that has already been EPA certified in another motorcycle, without having to recertify the motorcycle, as long as reasonable criteria are met.
     In early 2005, the MIC American V-Twin Committee expressed concern that it may take years to incorporate the option of an engine certification program into the EPA regulations. It was suggested that a Manufacturer Guidance Letter would be a more expedient means for providing such a program, as similar provisions have been provided to manufacturers through such letters in the past. The EPA asked the MIC to put its thoughts together in a draft Guidance Letter for their consideration and MIC responded quickly.
     Ted Sands, of Performance Machine, Inc. and Chair of the MIC American V-Twin Committee, states, “This is great news, not only for the custom motorcycle market, but for the V-Twin industry as a whole. Without this option, there is no alternative to the full-blown vehicle certification, and many small builders would simply not be able to comply with the EPA regulations.”
     Until now, custom motorcycle builders and small volume manufacturers were required to conduct the elaborate vehicle testing and certification required by the EPA emissions regulations. To certify one engine family can cost in excess of $10,000, not including the much higher cost and time that can be associated with the development of engine calibrations that comply with the emissions standards in the first place.
     Under this option, a small volume manufacturer of highway motorcycles; a producer, seller, or assembler of highway motorcycle kits; or an individual is not required to apply for or receive EPA certification to install an engine certified under this procedure, provided such person:
     1) Installs a certified engine and emission related components following the installation instructions provided by the engine manufacturer.
     2) Does not install the engine in a vehicle that exceeds the weight and gearing limits used to certify the engine and also does not modify the engine and emission related components in a way which could reasonably be expected to affect emissions.
     3) Uses or installs the evaporative emission system parts supplied or specified by the engine manufacturer; for engines certified to permeation standards.
     4) Permanently affixes the required engine manufacturer’s label in a readily accessible location on the vehicle.
     5) Assures that the owners manual and warranty booklet are provided to the ultimate purchaser.
The complete Manufacturer Guidance Letter, titled Certification Procedure for Highway Motorcycle Engines, CISD-06-15 (MC), may be accessed on the MIC website at www.mic.org. under the V-Twin section. It will also be posted on the EPA website, along with other useful certification documents at www.epa.gov/otaq/roadbike.htm.
     The Motorcycle Industry Council is a not-for-profit, national trade association representing manufacturers and distributors of motorcycles, scooters, motorcycle/ATV parts and accessories and members of allied trades, located in Irvine, California.

von Tyres has announced a new website intended specifically for use with consumer promotions. Every month there will be a different promotional program available to U.S. residents online at www.avonmoto.com. The latest promotion is “Buy One Rear. Get The Front Free” on the new Avon Viper Sport and Supersport tires.
Of course the new Viper Sport and Supersport tires are covered by Avon’s exclusive Road Hazard Warranty in which the tire is replaced free of charge if accidentally damaged or punctured within the 1st millimeter of tread wear.
For more information on the complete line of Avon motorcycle tires go to www.avonmotorcycle.com and for the promotional website www.avonmoto.com.



edalist Laserfab Inc., a progressive specialty sheet metal fabricator from Oshkosh, WI., has committed to building a custom motorcycle that will be placed in the FMA Foundation’s charitable auction this fall.
Inspired by motorcycle fabricating television shows, the Medalist team will custom-design and build the bike in time for the start of the online auction slated for Sept. 27. Medalist will have the advisory help of Matt Hotch, the two-time winner of the Discovery Channel’s “Biker Build-Off.” Bidding will continue on the bike at a live auction on the floor of FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show in Atlanta, Oct. 31 through Nov. 3, 2006.
As an added incentive for bidders, Medalist will custom-finish the bike with the winning bidder’s colors, logos, or graphics. Medalist plans on investing significantly in the bike and estimates the value of the finished product to exceed $50,000.
With the generous support of Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International, 100 percent of the FMA Foundation’s auction proceeds will be used to establish manufacturing camps for teens and award scholarships to young adults entering the metal forming and fabricating industry. The FMA will also match sponsorships dollar-for-dollar with a gift to the Foundation’s Endowment Fund.
For more information or to donate an item or service to be auctioned, log on to www.industryauction.org.

&S Cycle now offers Consumer Technical Training at their Dealer Training & Certification Facility in La Crosse, Wisconsin. S&S has created a new consumer curriculum and will make this available to V-Twin enthusiasts who wish to receive training from the same people who certify authorized S&S dealers. This specialized training course will be offered September 25th through September 30th, and October 23rd through October 28th. S&S will be setting aside Consumer Technical Training courses in 2007 during the months of May through October, specific dates will be announced in the future.
     These 4-day courses will offer comprehensive training on Proven Performance S&S engines and components. A fifth optional day will be offered to cover introductory fuel injection training. Cost for the training will be $1495 for the standard 4-day course and injection training. There is no need to be affiliated with or sponsored by an S&S dealer to attend; this training is available, on a limited basis, to any consumer. Students will be responsible for tuition (pre-paid), travel, lodging, and most meals. Lunch will be provided as part of the training program. “We’re looking forward to working with consumers who show up with a wide range of experience,” said Jon Olson, Technical Trainer for S&S Cycle. “This new curriculum, with its interactive elements, will work for anybody, including the novice, who is interested in learning more about our engines and components.” Charlie Hadayia, Senior Manager of Race and Customer Services for S&S Cycle added “Our vision for training included working with the consumer directly. S&S has built a reputation for being available to the end user since the beginning in 1958, whether it’s a phone call to our tech support team or visiting face to face at a rally, we value those who choose to run our products and look forward to seeing these customers as students at our Training & Certification Facility.”
     In addition to being taught by the best teachers in the industry, students will be exposed to the best equipment from Mac Tools and have the opportunity to experience “Dyno Alley” with SuperFlow dynamometers as they go from classroom to hands-on training throughout the week. S&S service manuals, apparel, and other special items will be included in the tuition for a complete package and great experience during the week. A certificate of completion will be given to students at the end of their training.
      "It has been a plan of ours to introduce consumer training at some level ever since we opened our Training & Certification Facility,” said S&S president Brett Smith. “Now that we have our standard dealer courses up and running, we felt it was time to move forward with this new course offering. We’re excited to offer training to our entire customer base and this custom-tailored training for the riding enthusiast is a perfect complement to everything else we offer.”
     Consumers interested in attending these limited classes should call 608-627-1497 and ask for the Training Department, or send an email to train@sscycle.com. Classes will be limited to 12 students and openings will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
     The S&S Customer Support Center, which includes the Dealer Training & Certification Facility, opened in July of 2005. This state-of-art facility is designed and equipped to provide training for technicians from S&S dealers. This helps provide them with the skills necessary to provide service and support to the consumers who use S&S components. The S&S Training & Certification Facility is consistently providing training services to dealers from around the globe as they receive Sidewinder, VFI, Pro Tune, and Proven Performance certification levels.
La Crosse, Wisconsin offers a variety of lodging, recreational, and entertainment opportunities. Visit www.explorelacrosse.com for more information about the area.



OTO-ST series officials have announced that the new endurance motorcycle racing series’ inaugural event will be an eight- hour event on the famed 3.56-mile Daytona International Speedway road course on Saturday, October 21. The “8 Hours at Daytona,” which is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. ET, will be held in conjunction with the speedway’s annual Fall Cycle Scene weekend, October 19-22.
     The 8 Hours at Daytona will offer $100,000 in purse and lap money to be shared among the teams and riders competing in the historic first event. The race will feature three classes of sport twin motorcycles: SuperSport Twins (SST) for bikes with a maximum of 115 horsepower and a minimum weight of 400 pounds, GrandSport Twins (GST) for motorcycles with a maximum of 95 horsepower and a 390-pound minimum weight, and Sport Twins (ST) for motorcycles with a maximum of 75 horsepower and a minimum weight of 360 pounds. Teams will be required to use a minimum of two and a maximum of three riders in the inaugural 8 Hours at Daytona and all subsequent MOTO-ST events.
    "Since we announced the formation of MOTO-ST during the Daytona 200 Week By Honda in March, there has been a great deal of interest from teams and riders,” said MOTO-ST Director of Competition, Colin Fraser. “We are pleased to inform those individuals, as well as the motorcycle racing fans, that we have put together a lucrative inaugural event for MOTO-ST to be held during Fall Cycle Scene in Daytona this fall. We fully expect to have full fields of talented riders and teams in all three classes competing in the 8 Hours at Daytona and throughout our first full season of competition in 2007.”
     A detailed pay-out schedule and the official rules for MOTO-ST are now available on the series’ official web site at www.moto-st.com. Entry forms and information packets will be mailed on September 8, and parties wishing to be included on the mailing list should register through the MOTO-ST web site.
     Tickets for the Fall Cycle Scene, including the 8 Hours at Daytona, are now available by calling 1-800-PIT-SHOP or by visiting www.racetickets.com. Daytona International Speedway will also host the 2007 MOTO-ST season-opener next March as well as the season finale in October. Last week, officials from Iowa Speedway announced that MOTO-ST will join the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve and the Grand-Am Cup Series on the weekend of July 13-14, with MOTO-ST serving as the headliners in a three-hour race on the evening of Friday, July 13. Plans call for six to eight races in the inaugural MOTO-ST season.
     The starting grid, which will be determined by timed practice, will be set up in rows of two with separate rolling starts for each class. Pirelli has signed-on to be the sole supplier of tires for the MOTO-ST series through the completion of the 2007 season, while Sunoco will be the lone supplier of GT Unleaded fuel for the series through 2007 as well.
     MOTO-ST is organized by Professional Motorsports Productions of Toronto, Ontario, Canada and is sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) of Pickerington, Ohio. The Grand American Road Racing Association, based in Daytona Beach, FL., provides the series with administrative and commercial support. The MOTO-ST advisory board features some of the most respected individuals in the world of motorsports, including AMA Hall of Fame members, respected motorcycle racing journalists and renowned officials from various forms of road racing. Learn more about MOTO-ST at www.moto-st.com.


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