Round 2 results are in

The official results for round 2 of the EMRA 2009 racing series are in. Team 51racing continues to excel at being middle of the pack.

The team posted the following results:

Formula Thunder - 7th
Intermediate Open Sportbike - 12th
Intermediate Superbike - 10th
Senior Open - 12th

The team now stands as follows for the season:

Formula Thunder - 5th - 12 points
Intermediate Open Sportbike - 10th - 20 points
Intermediate Superbike - 10th - 12 points
Senior Open - 11th - 8 points

51racing would like to thank their sponsor Fat Frank's for their continued support.

EMRA round 2 - huge success

Round two of the Edmonton Motorcycle Roadracing Association's six round series, ended in great success for 51racing. The team's primary rider, Rick Newcombe rode to a personal best laptime of 1:06.18 on the mighty Honda RC51.

There were some epic battles witnessed by the race fans between the RC51 of 51racing and the powerful Ducati 916 of Joe Peskunowicz of Calgary's DucatiDaddi racing. Joe is an extremely talented racer whose bravery is almost unequalled in motorcycle racing. He valiantly rode his 916 wheel to wheel with Rick Newcombe on the RC51, with the two riders displaying their various skills for all the thousands of fans in attendance to see. It was said that the two provided the most entertainment for the fans by "duking it out" in almost every corner. Joe's exceptional skill kept the under powered Ducati in the hunt for a podium. Both riders added valuable points to their season totals. Rick Newcombe was quoted as saying "That Joe Peskunowicz is an amazing rider, he pushed me to a new personal best as I had to struggle to use every skill in my arsenal to try and stay ahead of him". Rick went on to add "His bravery is something I look up to and aspire to achieve". Joe was heard saying "Rick is a fun rider to race with. If he ever learns how to ride that farm tractor he calls a motorcycle, he'll be even more fun to race against!".

51racing pulled off a seventh place finish in the Formula Thunder class collecting 11 more points for the season. If all the other riders would take a holiday and miss the upcoming double-header, this may be the teams best season ever!

More details to follow!

Edmonton Motorcycle Roadracing Association - Round 2

Motorcycle race fans from all over western Canada will be gathering this weekend at Stratotech Park for round 2 of the Edmonton Motorcycle Roadracing Association's second round of racing. Come out on Saturday June 20 to catch the action in the practice rounds as well as racing in the Alberta Wildrose Cup and the Open Women's category. All other racing is on Sunday starting at 11:30 a.m. with the Senior Open.

Gates open at 8:00 a.m. Full concession services to feed your hungry appetite.

The best (and only) motorcycle racing in the Edmonton area. Bring your friends and family and come out to see some very exciting motorcycle racing. Drop into the pits and visit with the Fat Franks sponsored 51racing team.

www.stratotech.ca
www.emra.ca
www.edmontonmotorcyclescene.com

New motorcycle event in Edmonton - Showgirls

Paul Ballach from Showgirls, has started a bike afternoon-night on Sundays and would love to get some of our riders to join them to help make it even more popular. They have their patio open to the riders for refreshments and a BBq. All their girls are serving in bikini's and are outside for a weekly Bike & Carwash, and to allow for taking pictures on your bikes if you wish (Sponsors would love this idea!). It’s purported to be a very friendly and relaxed environment for you to enjoy on any nice warm Sunday afternoon.

They have reserved the entire front and side parking for all the riders and bikes so as not to be interfered with by cars. They have designed is so there is no need for anyone to have to enter the Nightclub if they do not wish. They are looking for are people that truly love motorcycles and want a place on Sundays to chill, and not be bothered.

There are also close to some great stretches of highway and roads for cruising when you get the urge. Let them know if this is of interest you and if so what else they can do to make it an enjoyable time while you’re there. As this night grows they would love to sponsor show'n shines and give away trophies and money, or maybe have a charity poker run. Please let Paul know what you think either way.

Paul Ballach
Entertainment Director
Showgirls Exotic Nightclub
Edmonton,Alberta,Canada
780-289-0992/ cell
780-463-5550 / work
showgirlspromo@hotmail.com
www.showgirls.ca

Big Thanks to Lorne Merrick and Fat Franks

A big THANK YOU to Lorne Merrick owner of Fat Franks, The Bigger Better Bite, for sponsoring 51racing in 2009!

Find a Fat Franks at almost every Canadian Tire Store...support those who support your community.

Buy a Haute Dog!!

Round 1 total success

Well race fans, Round 1 of the EMRA series is complete. 51racing did well enough even though they encountered serious technical challenges including a low side fall in turn 2 on day 1. The fall caused extensive damage to the teams new titanium Arrow pipe, essentially rendering it scrap metal. The team rode on in spite of the severe restriction to airflow which caused the fuel injection to cut in and out. There also appeared to be damage to the tip-over sensor which periodically cut out the ignition at the most inopportune times.

The team's number one rider claimed an 11th place in the Senior Open, 14th in Sportbike Open Intermediate a 5th in Formula Thunder and a 10th place in Superbike Intermediate. Rick Newcombe also set a personal best time before the day 1 crash of 1:06.25 and was well on his way to breaking into the "1:05's" on the might RC51.