Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Team Sodium Distortion at Bonneville
This is what racing at Bonneville is all about. If this gets you, you need to be there in 2012.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Bonneville Report, BUB Speed Trials 2011
This tidbit from Paul D'Orlean's Blog, the Vintagent. There is no better report published on the Motorcycle Speed Trials.
The Vintagent's Report on Bonneville, 2011
The Vintagent's Report on Bonneville, 2011
Bonneville Report, BUB Speed Trials 2011
Got back Friday from a full week on the salt at Bonneville with the BUB Speed Trials, the world's premier all motorcycle Land Speed Event. Records were not broken, they were SMASHED as the surface conditions and weather were superb for record runs.
Two goofballs having too much fun in the sun:
How it's done, full time:
Denis Manning's Dual engined Norton Streamliner, the last salt rocket he raced in:
Brough Superior!
A tremendously fast flat-track Triumph:
Stuart Hooper's "World's Fastest Velocette" broke 145 mph!
Nice Record Setting BSA from Auburn before its record run:
Big Sid's "Lola"
Salty Sunrise:
The "World's Fastest Indian Trailer"
James "the Comet"'s James Comet, World Record Holder:
Team Sodium Distortion, featuring "Super Rat". Great guys, super fast bikes, good friends to have out there:
Troop getting schooled on how to go fast in a Land Speed La-Z-Boy:
Vincent Black Lightning at sunrise:
Two goofballs having too much fun in the sun:
How it's done, full time:
Denis Manning's Dual engined Norton Streamliner, the last salt rocket he raced in:
Brough Superior!
A tremendously fast flat-track Triumph:
Stuart Hooper's "World's Fastest Velocette" broke 145 mph!
Nice Record Setting BSA from Auburn before its record run:
Big Sid's "Lola"
Salty Sunrise:
The "World's Fastest Indian Trailer"
James "the Comet"'s James Comet, World Record Holder:
Team Sodium Distortion, featuring "Super Rat". Great guys, super fast bikes, good friends to have out there:
Troop getting schooled on how to go fast in a Land Speed La-Z-Boy:
Vincent Black Lightning at sunrise:
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Bonneville Bound, BUB Speed Trials 2011
Pops and Troop are on their way for a week on the Salt, helping the crew from BUB Enterprises run the 8th Annual BUB Speed Trials, Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah. It's the world's premier venue for two-wheeled land speed records, as well as everyman's attempt at setting a record on their motorcycle, no matter the class. If you ride, this is YOUR event.
Your friendly neighborhood THROWBACKS will be there, lending a helping hand at facilitating the timely and safe running of over a thousand attempts at ultimate speed.
Stay tuned for a full report upon their return.
Art courtesy of fellow THROWBACK, Vorhese.
Your friendly neighborhood THROWBACKS will be there, lending a helping hand at facilitating the timely and safe running of over a thousand attempts at ultimate speed.
Stay tuned for a full report upon their return.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Throwback Thursdays: Reviewed
Click the link below to read the article.
A review of Throwbacks Thursday from back in June. Enjoy:
Local Event Report: Throwback Thursdays in Grass Valley
Photo Slideshow of the event:
Throwback Thursdays
The third Thursday of each month, the streets of Grass Valley thump and rumble to the tune of “throwbacks.” No, it’s not the name of a band, but refers to the “pipe music” produced by numerous vintage motorcycles of the bobber, chopper and club racer persuasion. They gather at Paco’s Tacos, 550 Mill Street, literally a stone’s throw off the intersection of Highway 49 and Empire Street/Highway 20 West.
Throwback Thursdays is the creation of Jared Wambaugh, a former US Army Infantry Captain and life long motorcycle rider. Part of his enthusiasm for motorcycles stems from the influence of his father David, owner of Paco’s Tacos and a life long rider and customizer. The Wambaugh’s tastes in motorcycling have tended toward the home-built customs that place function over form and constructed with hand built pieces instead of bolt-ons. When the idea arose of having a “meet” of some kind in the foothills, it was only natural that the bikes would be throwbacks and the place would be Paco’s.
Their July meet brought out about 35 throwbacks, a relatively low turnout owing to the 100 degree heat of the day. But the scoots were true to their billing: lots of hardtails, straight pipes and no-frills builds. A true bare-knuckled display of the metal and fire that motorcycles embody. Even though Harleys and Triumphs do constitute the bulk of the pack, throwbacks are not limited to brand names or countries of origin. Some of the bikes were vintage Japanese, such as a really cool hard tail Yamaha twin, a mildly bobbed early-80’s Kawasaki 4-banger and there was even a raked out chopper powered by an old Honda 750 single cam. Cool stuff.
The parking lot and restaurant make an ideal venue for an event of this size and the strong local “buy in” by the riders I spoke to make it clear that Throwback Thursdays is making a name for itself in the “Northern Mines” area (thanks for the history lesson Dave). Grass Valley may be a bit of a ride for some of you reading this, but stop whining and do it. Do it just once this summer. The ride is beautiful, the bikes are bitchin’ and you can grab some great Mexican food while you’re there.
Be sure to check out the slide show and captions for a better idea of what throwbacks are all about. Big thanks to Jared and Dave for their hospitality and to the Grass Valley locals who were friendly and engaging when talking about their bikes.
Until next time, stay tuned and upright,
Jack
A review of Throwbacks Thursday from back in June. Enjoy:
Local Event Report: Throwback Thursdays in Grass Valley
Photo Slideshow of the event:
Throwback Thursdays
The third Thursday of each month, the streets of Grass Valley thump and rumble to the tune of “throwbacks.” No, it’s not the name of a band, but refers to the “pipe music” produced by numerous vintage motorcycles of the bobber, chopper and club racer persuasion. They gather at Paco’s Tacos, 550 Mill Street, literally a stone’s throw off the intersection of Highway 49 and Empire Street/Highway 20 West.
Throwback Thursdays is the creation of Jared Wambaugh, a former US Army Infantry Captain and life long motorcycle rider. Part of his enthusiasm for motorcycles stems from the influence of his father David, owner of Paco’s Tacos and a life long rider and customizer. The Wambaugh’s tastes in motorcycling have tended toward the home-built customs that place function over form and constructed with hand built pieces instead of bolt-ons. When the idea arose of having a “meet” of some kind in the foothills, it was only natural that the bikes would be throwbacks and the place would be Paco’s.
Their July meet brought out about 35 throwbacks, a relatively low turnout owing to the 100 degree heat of the day. But the scoots were true to their billing: lots of hardtails, straight pipes and no-frills builds. A true bare-knuckled display of the metal and fire that motorcycles embody. Even though Harleys and Triumphs do constitute the bulk of the pack, throwbacks are not limited to brand names or countries of origin. Some of the bikes were vintage Japanese, such as a really cool hard tail Yamaha twin, a mildly bobbed early-80’s Kawasaki 4-banger and there was even a raked out chopper powered by an old Honda 750 single cam. Cool stuff.
The parking lot and restaurant make an ideal venue for an event of this size and the strong local “buy in” by the riders I spoke to make it clear that Throwback Thursdays is making a name for itself in the “Northern Mines” area (thanks for the history lesson Dave). Grass Valley may be a bit of a ride for some of you reading this, but stop whining and do it. Do it just once this summer. The ride is beautiful, the bikes are bitchin’ and you can grab some great Mexican food while you’re there.
Be sure to check out the slide show and captions for a better idea of what throwbacks are all about. Big thanks to Jared and Dave for their hospitality and to the Grass Valley locals who were friendly and engaging when talking about their bikes.
Until next time, stay tuned and upright,
Jack
Friday, August 12, 2011
the Philo Foothill Scramble
Here's a little video our friend Cris put together of the Philo Foothill Scramble. A killer 70 mile romp through the hills of Placer County in conjunction with Afterhours Choppers' Philo Beddoe Reunion 2011. Not to miss, it needs to be on your calendar for 2012.
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