Just watched some of the XR1200 AMA racing at Indy.
Why don't those guy's use clip ons? Rules?
Those bars are wide!!
a lot of wind resistance..I would think
Basically a stock spec class.
http://vanceandhines.com/xr1200racing/ama-rulebook/ (http://vanceandhines.com/xr1200racing/ama-rulebook/)
Quote from: kopfjäger on August 19, 2012, 03:50:06 PM
Basically a stock spec class.
Thanks kopfjager
about 100 hp?
http://vanceandhines.com/xr1200racing/ama-rulebook/ (http://vanceandhines.com/xr1200racing/ama-rulebook/)
Quote from: 118811 on August 19, 2012, 04:09:47 PM
They are 90 stock, so with the limited mods their allowed maybe 10 more ponies
If you get a chance go check em out, nothing quite like 20+ big twins roaring around the track. Better yet, go check out an AMA Flat Track race.
AMA Pro Racing Flat Track Hagerstown Highlights 2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrBuLgP5MCA&feature=youtube_gdata_player#)
I really appreciate any form of motorcycle racing.
I did very limited motocross (1975-80) and again in late 80's.
My bike prior to my Monster was a Harley Dyna WideGlide....so heavy & long...don't miss it!!
After getting my Duc 3 years ago...started watching MotoGP, WSBK (my Fav) [beer]
Kinda like watching TT Isle of Man highlights....Though I do a lot of wincing!!!
Some serious (deadly) looking crashes ???
Flat tracks are cool! If you ever get a chance to attend the Indy MotoGP weekend, they usually have the flat track races on the same weekend at the Indy mile. I went to Indy for 3 years in a row and the flat track races generally were much more entertaining than the MotoGP parade, except for the hurricane year (almost flew off the stands that year).
The girlfriend and I were watching the XR 1200 race in Indy. After a couple of laps she looks at me and said: "Oh I forgot we are watching a race".
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Quote from: Grifo on August 21, 2012, 08:35:42 AM
The girlfriend and I were watching the XR 1200 race in Indy. After a couple of laps she looks at me and said: "Oh I forgot we are watching a race".
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Dude, do you remember when a guy flew off the track in turn 1 a few years ago?
Here's a lap around Indy, with Pete Cline.
Pete Cline - Team Ohio Racing XR1200 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNf-lqXWJcc#)
Quote from: duccarlos on August 21, 2012, 12:15:39 PM
Dude, do you remember when a guy flew off the track in turn 1 a few years ago?
I do. Happened right in front of us as we were hanging with Ma and Pa Slater.