After operating under the FastForwardRacing banner for over 15 years, due to a bad business decision on my part I no longer have access to the name. This does not however mean I am not available for services.

I have taken up residence at a small local shop that will allow me to continue to offer my rebuild services. The only service I will not be able to provide will be RS crank rebuilds but my rod source has appeared to have dried up anyway.

My new contact # is…

270.302.6467

Looking forward to seeing you all next season with a new (for me) rider!

Thanks Tdub

The 2009 Canadian National Indoor Mini RoadRacing Championship Series will take place over two consecutive weekends: Round #1 in Calgary, Alberta January 9-11 and Round #2 in Edmonton, Alberta January 16-18, 2009. This unique Indoor Series hosted by the Alberta Mini RoadRacing Association (AMRA) features athletes from 7 years of age to 56, male and female, as they vie for one of three National Titles.

Over two of what maybe the coldest weekends in January, 140 racers from Canada, the United States and Australia will be competing on identically set-up AMRA supplied motorcycles. Over six days fans and enthusiasts can come out and cheer for there favorite racers as they compete in 18 feature races !

Outside of our championship series the AMRA has added a æSuperstar Challenge’ to our 2009 line up. This class is specially designed to thrill the fans as most of the top Canadian Superbike Racers challenge each other on the polished cement indoor race tracks. We are pleased to share that the following racers have confirmed there intent to compete in this challenge: Jordon Szoke, Clint McBain, Brett McCormick, Steve Crevier, Don Munroe, Darren James and Dave Estok.

For the 2008 Series Darrel MacRae of Calgary Alberta, the oldest registered competitor, triumphed, earning the #1 Canadian National Indoor Mini Roadracing Series Open Main Title. MacRae, at 57 years of age, will be back to defend his 2008 title against all challengers. Who will the next champion? In 2007 it was then 15 year old Brett McCormick from Saskatoon. This year will be it be young Bodhi Edie from McCormicks’ home track, will the older MacRae be dethroned by his nephew JR MacRae, or will former 7 time Canadian Superbike Champion Don Munroe dominate the track?

Be sure to check out the excitement of head to head indoor competition at the 2009 Calgary and Edmonton Motorcycle Shows.

~http://www.sportsmensshows.com/CaCycle/~

~http://www.sportsmensshows.com/EdCycle/~

Not too long ago I did the miles calculation for Peter Lenz’s 2004 NSR50 and figured it was about time to do a top end on the bike. We had exceeded the mileage limits by a couple factors, not to mention that the performance was obviously not there anymore. Peter had a chance to ride another NSR and didn’t want to get back on his.

I had put rings in it once, but other than changing the oil every other weekend or so, I hadn’t done a thing to the bike other than put on a couple sets of tires, put a new RK Chain on it and change the gearing we got from Vortex Racing. Considering the number of races Peter ran on the bike the last three years and his overall results it was time to give something back to the bike.

Well after Brian Ens and I cracked the motor it was pretty apparent that I may have let it go a bit too long. I don’t have much to say other than … the kid did pretty good doing as well as he did on the bike with such a great motor.

The first-ever laps for charity event ridden solely by kids will take place the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows« Presented by Toyota Friday, December 5 through Sunday, December 7 at the Long Beach Convention Center. Youth Road Racing USA, in partnership with the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows, is proud to announce the event in which youth, with the support of sponsors, will complete laps on a road-racing course to raise money for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, supported by Ride for Kids«.

Youth road racers will climb aboard their Blata pocketbikes and will complete as many laps as possible on a closed course at the show. All proceeds raised from each lap they complete will be donated to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, supported by Ride for Kids«.

Youth road racing is a growing sport in the USA, developing young and determined riders into top-level racers. Recent hot prospects from youth road racing include: Benny Solis Jr (2008 US Red Bull Rookies Cup Champion); Tommy Aquino (2008 AMA Road Race Rookie of the Year); and Austin Dehaven (2008 US Red Bull Rookies Cup Rider).

Attendees of the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows« will have a chance to help support, watch and cheer the next up-and-coming stars as they make their debut to the public in an opportunity to help give back to the community. The event will be staged in sessions where youth riders will be racing as a team against the clock in an effort to complete as many laps possible for a wonderful cause.

The weekend event at the Long Beach Convention Center will kick-off with an opportunity for race fans and the media to meet the young racers on Friday. Saturday will see action on the track, as the riders will complete three 30-minute sessions. Sunday’s action will consist of two 30-minute stints. At the end of the five sessions, each child will tally up their sponsored support to determine the total donation provided to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.

For information on becoming a sponsor please visit the Web site (www.youthroadracing.com) or contact Josiah Taulbee at 626-673-0145 or info@youthroadracing.com.

About the Ride for Kids«

Since 1984, the national Ride for Kids« program and the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) have promoted childhood brain tumor research and provided family support through free literature about brain tumors, educational newsletters, online conferences and college scholarships. With the help of America’s motorcycling community, Ride for Kids« has become the world’s largest non-governmental source of funding for childhood brain tumor research. For more information and the 2009 schedule visit www.rideforkids.org

About the Long Beach Cycle World International Motorcycle Show

The show will be open to the public Friday, December 5 through Sunday, December 7, at the Long Beach Convention Center, located at 300 East Ocean Boulevard, in Long Beach, California. Show hours are Friday, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the event is $13 for adults and $6 for children 6-11. Children 5 and under are admitted free. On Family Day, Sunday, December 7, children 11 and under are admitted free with a paid adult admission. Discount tickets and a half off coupon for Ladies Night Out on Friday are available on the Web at www.motorcycleshows.com. The Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows« presented by Toyota is the world’s largest motorcycle show series. For more information, call 800/331-5706 or visit www.motorcycleshows.com.

About Youth Road Racing USA

Youth Road Racing USA is an education focused youth motorcycle road racing program. The program was founded in 2003 with the intention of offering youth riders a place to learn effective motorcycle racing skills in a family friendly environment. Youth Road Racing USA offers today’s youth an alternative to active sports such as football, soccer or little league teaching many of the same foundations of commitment, focus, and sportsmanship. www.youthroadracing.com

SMRRC Stockton Trackday

SUNDAY Nov. 23rd

That’s right! Another Sunday play day! Now’s the time to come on out while the weather is good and the gas prices are even better!

Gates will open at 8am

Track opens at 9am

Gates close at 6pm (or when it’s dark)

Cost is $40 per person

Groups will run as always, Big Bikes, Mini Bikes, and Beginners

We run rain or shine and there is no dirt.

Any questions, call Mat

Chicken Hawk Racing is now accepting racing resumes until 1/31/09 for the 2009 season. Road racing, Flat Track, Super Moto, Drag Racing, and Stunting resumes accepted. Amateur, Expert & Professional.

Join the list of Champions who use Chicken Hawk Racing Tire Warmers to finish first!

Send your race resume and proposal to:

Chicken Hawk Racing

54 Elizabeth St. Suite #16

Red Hook, NY 12571

Or email to sales AT chickenhawkracing DOT com