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Shane661

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posted April 05, 2009 05:39 PM

I Got An "A" (License)

Racheal and I decided last minute to run her Turbo Busa at Maxton this weekend. She has made numerous 202-204 mph runs on it in the past. I had only ridden it at 6 psi, and it is very conservatively tuned with low compression, lots of timing pulled, rich map, etc. I ran 190 mph on that setup while she ran up to 194 on it.

So, I figured I would give it a go and see if I could get my A license without too much drama. We both decided that we would be happy to make 2 passes each over the weekend. I was first up:

Is that close enough for you? I wasn't go to take my A license on that pass. I wanted over 200. Racheal ran the bike next and caught a cross wind and had to back out of it...strolling through at 187 mph.

I'll make the rest of the story short. The next morning I adjusted the boost controller up a little in the top two gears. The run went well:

Got my A! I was pretty happy with that, especially knowing how much the bike still has left in it. We checked the bike over and Racheal got ready to make her final pass for the weekend. She wasn't too worried about hitting any number, just having a smooth run. The PA was down at the starting line..so I didn't get to hear her number. When I arrived in the pits, she handed me this:

Nice!

Anyway, it was a great weekend. There are quite a few stories from the event, and I have lots of photo's...but I'm just too tired to do anything more tonight.

Shane

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posted April 05, 2009 06:11 PM

Shane - Great news - congrats - great achievement...
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posted April 05, 2009 06:38 PM

very cool! congrats. turbo is really the way to go(if you have the $)
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posted April 05, 2009 06:42 PM

Way to go shane

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posted April 05, 2009 09:43 PM

Niiiiice!
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entropy

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posted April 05, 2009 09:53 PM

YAT Shane!

You did it in spades!!!!!!!

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osti33

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posted April 05, 2009 10:23 PM

Sweet!! Nice job.

Shane661

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posted April 06, 2009 03:56 AM

Edited By: Shane661 on 6 Apr 2009 12:04

Thanks Guys; it was a lot of fun and I increased my personal best by nearly 17 mph. It was a great way to start the season.

And for a mild street setup, Racheal was definitely moving at 211 mph!

entropy

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posted April 06, 2009 04:02 AM

Shane,
are you and Rachael going up to Loring????

It would be w-a-y cool if you did!
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Shane661

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posted April 06, 2009 04:06 AM

Edited By: Shane661 on 6 Apr 2009 12:07

I've thought about it; I'm a little nervous about running the Turbo for that long wide open...stock pistons and rods. I don't see a problem with heat...the a/f is pretty fat and plenty of timing pulled. Maybe I'm too conservative?

I'm sure the 14 would be fine...

entropy

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posted April 06, 2009 05:38 AM

Shane,
do Loring!!!

It's gonna be a gas being in on the 1st event, participate in making history!!!!!!!!!!!
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posted April 06, 2009 05:47 AM

Congrats on demolishing the 200mph barrier and the new personal bests for both of you!

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ZRXDean

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posted April 06, 2009 06:44 AM

Congrats Shane and Rachel, great job.

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posted April 06, 2009 07:10 AM

Too Bad not in My Old Daytona Leathers!!

Good stuff Shane!
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Shane661

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posted April 06, 2009 07:22 AM

Edited By: Shane661 on 6 Apr 2009 15:29

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Too Bad not in My Old Daytona Leathers!! Good stuff Shane!

Thanks! Those leathers were nice,safe, and comfortable, and got me down the track for the first time. Still can't thank you enough, Vincent.

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posted April 06, 2009 07:30 AM

Congrats Shane. Gotta love those 199s....
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posted April 06, 2009 01:04 PM

Congrats!!!

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posted April 06, 2009 02:06 PM

That is way too cool!

Congratulations on a "job" well done.

I'm proud for the both of you.

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posted April 06, 2009 07:16 PM

man.. EVERYONE is kickin ass!! haha.. i'm gone for like 2 days and it's everywhere.

congrats on a wicked run man!!

and to the lady..

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posted April 06, 2009 08:13 PM

Edited By: Halvefast on 7 Apr 2009 04:13

Congrats to both of you, way to represent for the big guys

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