INFINEON - SEPT. 29, 2007 |
THIS WAS THE 1ST RACE FOR OUR NEW 'F800S' RACE BIKE |
Everything is ready to go |
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The front brakes are inspected after practice |
Brett installs a video camera |
Steve and Tom talk tactics with Brett |
Some last minute advice from Tom |
Steve Atlas is ready for some practice laps |
Chris removes the tire warmers |
SJBMW sets up our pit for the 4 hour race |
Jeff measures fuel left in the bike's tank so we know how far the bike can go on a fill up
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Riders; Tom Montano & Steve Atlas |
Chris contemplates the new bike - did we forget anything? Brett stands by.
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Mike & Jeff wait for the riders to take the bike |
The crew stands on the wall waiting for the bike to come by at the start of the race |
Tom comes around turn 11 for the start |
Tom comes by, several positions higher |
(left to right) Michael, (rider) Steve Atlas, Jeff, Chris & Pete |
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Tom mixes it up through the turns |
'Aluminum Bob's' belly pan looks great! |
Tom pulls in for a full service pit stop & rider change |
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The fuel goes in - Tires look great! |
Steve climbs on |
Steve get comfortable quickly |
Steve tears by turning a 1:48 lap! (on an 800 twin) |
In the heat of battle - Tom passes on some info to Steve during a Green Flag pit stop |
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Last fuel stop in this 4 hour race |
It's all over. Brett checks his stats, Jeff relaxes for a second & Chris is obviously satisfied with the 4th place result. Next stop - DAYTONA!
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The F800S proved to be up to the challenge as a Race Bike.
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Tom is interviewed following the team's impressive performance on an un-tested racebike.
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