Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
EMRA round 5
Round 5 of the Edmonton Motorcycle Roadracing Association was a complete success. The racing day started with the Senior Open, a class that the team had previously dropped out of due to the incredibly stiff competition and the litre bikes that make it difficult to perform in with a '96 600.
The team squeaked out a 14th place finish with a time of 1:07:415 while only getting lapped in the dying seconds of the race. Lead rider Rick Newcombe made a grevious error when he pulled over to let the race leaders through, when at the same time arch rival Nigel Cook snuck through ahead of Pete DeGraff. It was a hard lesson learned that cost the team a position and a point. During this race the brake pads on the CBR got completely cooked off down to and in one case past the pads to the steel! The pads were replaced between races and the team owes a big thank you to Blair from SV Racing Parts for stocking pads for the '96 CBR600F3 and for being at the track to make them available. We all owe Blair a great deal of gratitude for him driving all the way from Vancouver for every round of the EMRA season!
Next up was the intermediate 600 supersport race in which the team placed 8th with a time of 1:12:710. This was a great finish as the race was challenged by intermittant rain. In fact, one end of the track was dry while the opposite end was wet. It took all the skill Rick could muster to keep the bike settled in these difficult conditions. The winner's best time was only 5 seconds faster than Rick's and 51racing managed to come in ahead of some much faster dry riders like David Kendall and Alexandria Cohen. The team picked up 8 points and was very happy with rider Rick Newcombe who explained "I only had one or two scary moments in some of the wet corners, when the little CBR stepped out in the rear".
The final race of the day was the Sportman race where the team placed 7th picking up 9 points with a best time of 1:08:350.
The team squeaked out a 14th place finish with a time of 1:07:415 while only getting lapped in the dying seconds of the race. Lead rider Rick Newcombe made a grevious error when he pulled over to let the race leaders through, when at the same time arch rival Nigel Cook snuck through ahead of Pete DeGraff. It was a hard lesson learned that cost the team a position and a point. During this race the brake pads on the CBR got completely cooked off down to and in one case past the pads to the steel! The pads were replaced between races and the team owes a big thank you to Blair from SV Racing Parts for stocking pads for the '96 CBR600F3 and for being at the track to make them available. We all owe Blair a great deal of gratitude for him driving all the way from Vancouver for every round of the EMRA season!
Next up was the intermediate 600 supersport race in which the team placed 8th with a time of 1:12:710. This was a great finish as the race was challenged by intermittant rain. In fact, one end of the track was dry while the opposite end was wet. It took all the skill Rick could muster to keep the bike settled in these difficult conditions. The winner's best time was only 5 seconds faster than Rick's and 51racing managed to come in ahead of some much faster dry riders like David Kendall and Alexandria Cohen. The team picked up 8 points and was very happy with rider Rick Newcombe who explained "I only had one or two scary moments in some of the wet corners, when the little CBR stepped out in the rear".
The final race of the day was the Sportman race where the team placed 7th picking up 9 points with a best time of 1:08:350.
EMRA rounds 3 & 4
We're late to post due to time constraints on running a motorcycle racing team.
The EMRA "Double Header" which included rounds 3 and 4 along with round 2 of the Western Canadian Championship, was a weekend not to be missed. 51Racing did well enough as they continue to battle with low horsepower and a lack of rider skill.
Lead rider Rick Newcombe is progressing with continued personal best times however team manager Rick Newcombe is disappointed in his lead rider. The team expected Rick to be riding faster by this time of the season. In his defence Rick is quoted as saying "this is only my third year racing and I feel I'm only now coming to grips with what motorcycle racing is all about. The first two years were on the mighty Honda RC 51 whereas this year we've switched to a 1996 CBR600F3. I love the way Honda's handle and perform overall, but they are two completely different motorcycles. As I watch the clubs top riders, I believe I'm starting to learn a thing or two about how to get a motorcycle around the Stratotech race track in the quickest possible manner."
In round 3, Intermediate 600 Supersport, the team posted a 17th position with a time of 1:07:936
Open Sportbike, the team posted a 24th position with a time of 1:07:764
The dumbass rider missed the Sportsman class due to sitting in the stands yakking too long and was unable to make the grid.
In round 4, Intermediate 600 Supersport, the team posted a 16th position with a time of 1:08:205
Open Sportbike, the team posted a 21st position with a time of 1:06:527
Sportsman, the team posted an 8th position with a time of 1:07:855
The weekend racing was hampered by severe weather when on Saturday racing was postponed for approximately an hour while a hail storm passed over the track.
Overall the team is making progress
The EMRA "Double Header" which included rounds 3 and 4 along with round 2 of the Western Canadian Championship, was a weekend not to be missed. 51Racing did well enough as they continue to battle with low horsepower and a lack of rider skill.
Lead rider Rick Newcombe is progressing with continued personal best times however team manager Rick Newcombe is disappointed in his lead rider. The team expected Rick to be riding faster by this time of the season. In his defence Rick is quoted as saying "this is only my third year racing and I feel I'm only now coming to grips with what motorcycle racing is all about. The first two years were on the mighty Honda RC 51 whereas this year we've switched to a 1996 CBR600F3. I love the way Honda's handle and perform overall, but they are two completely different motorcycles. As I watch the clubs top riders, I believe I'm starting to learn a thing or two about how to get a motorcycle around the Stratotech race track in the quickest possible manner."
In round 3, Intermediate 600 Supersport, the team posted a 17th position with a time of 1:07:936
Open Sportbike, the team posted a 24th position with a time of 1:07:764
The dumbass rider missed the Sportsman class due to sitting in the stands yakking too long and was unable to make the grid.
In round 4, Intermediate 600 Supersport, the team posted a 16th position with a time of 1:08:205
Open Sportbike, the team posted a 21st position with a time of 1:06:527
Sportsman, the team posted an 8th position with a time of 1:07:855
The weekend racing was hampered by severe weather when on Saturday racing was postponed for approximately an hour while a hail storm passed over the track.
Overall the team is making progress
Monday, June 21, 2010
EMRA Round 2 results
Round 2 sponsored by Pointe West Honda of Edmonton, wrapped up successfully over the weekend. Racing was close in all the classes 51racing entered and the results are slowly improving.
In Sportsman class, the team finishd 7th out of 10 riders with a best lap of 1.07.894.
Intermediate 600 SuperSport provided a 17th place finish out of 22 riders with a best lap of 1.07.569.
The team is still waiting for the results from the Senior Open which should be available later today.
In Sportsman class, the team finishd 7th out of 10 riders with a best lap of 1.07.894.
Intermediate 600 SuperSport provided a 17th place finish out of 22 riders with a best lap of 1.07.569.
The team is still waiting for the results from the Senior Open which should be available later today.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
EMRA Round 2 just around the corner
Round 2 is coming up June 18-20. Race teams all over Alberta and western Canada are anxiously preparing to do battle at Stratotech park. With a new clutch installed in race bike #2 51racing is looking forward to a much more productive round of racing. The team may even have time to practice on Saturday!
See you at the track!
See you at the track!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
EMRA Round 1
Round 1 of the EMRA club championship is complete. Racing was fast and furious all day long and the weather was warm and windy. Some of the top riders in western Canada were present, fighting for their share of the points in the six round championship.
We all enjoyed seeing young rider Royce Maclean, out tearing up the track on his race-prepped Yamaha R6. Royce had his hands full trying to stay out front of other talented riders like Pete DeGraff, Justin Knapik, Dave Sushynski, Ian Wall, Todd Yakimoski, Steve Robertson and many others.
51racing had their challenges when the clutch on the team's race bike gave out during the initial practice laps. Chief mechanic Rick Newcombe did a miraculous job of replacing the clutch just in time for Sunday's races. The team has a long way to go in getting lap times down and were generally "a little disappointed" with the weekend's results.
Check out THIS LINK for full race results.
We all enjoyed seeing young rider Royce Maclean, out tearing up the track on his race-prepped Yamaha R6. Royce had his hands full trying to stay out front of other talented riders like Pete DeGraff, Justin Knapik, Dave Sushynski, Ian Wall, Todd Yakimoski, Steve Robertson and many others.
51racing had their challenges when the clutch on the team's race bike gave out during the initial practice laps. Chief mechanic Rick Newcombe did a miraculous job of replacing the clutch just in time for Sunday's races. The team has a long way to go in getting lap times down and were generally "a little disappointed" with the weekend's results.
Check out THIS LINK for full race results.
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