Born To Ride News

As the final day of racing has come, the Klock Werks team is on the Salt and in line as we speak.  Here is the most recent update from Brian from the Salt this morning:

Greetings from the “hurry up and wait game” that is Bonneville Salt Flat racing.  They ran a record 363 passes was the unofficial word we got yesterday but the wait time was still 2 hours plus early in the morning.  The wind is up right now so things are on hold waiting for them to go down.  Think about what even 10 mph of wind does at 100 plus miles an hour on two wheels, we are okay with the wait.

Wednesday saw Karlee get a medallion for the 150 mph club and she set an unofficial (for now) record at over 150 with her ProCharger powered Dyna in just 8 runs.  Pretty impressive if you consider the bike was built in 5 days, marginally tuned, and she didn’t ride it until we got here.  She is so funny as she explained that it was only turning 4000 RPM in 5th gear!  That leaves plenty of room for growth on the “Dyna-MITE” and you might want to be on the watch for a Team Klock Werks painted Flat Black and Red as she will be taking it to the streets complete with clip-ons and rearsets as that is how this short spitfire of a daughter rolls.

Chris Degen also made the factory proud by piloting a Dyna dubbed “Dyna-MO” that ran in production class.  The bike is owned by Chris Meeks, our CFO, and now is an unofficial holder of the top time in the production 1650 class for that 96″ 6 Speed ride that was painted in team colors and rocking an Interstate Battery of course!  Great tuning and tweaking pushed Chris Degen to a best of 131 mph on that street bike.  Lots of people were very impressed with that number and for Chris’ first passes on the salt – he can be proud!  This accomplishment again speaks volumes for the team efforts and the talents in our community.

Erika at age 19 has now just set her FOURTH land speed record following verification as her skills have improved.  She pushed that XB-9 Buell to a new high of 138 mph and it too was torn down with the “Dyna-MO” yesterday to verify the engine and go through a tech inspection.   She is being honored by her younger sister Karlee (16) with the privilege of making a pass on that supercharged “Dyna-MITE” Lowrider.  She is 4 up in line and anticipation sets in.

Laura is having fun promoting fun, the salt and her Vision as soooo many questions come about what is that.  It’s fun to watch, she is such a den mother of this whole event and the salt.  Today is our anniversary and I couldn’t be more blessed than to spend it with my lovely wife and beautiful step daughters.  Proud papa moments and prouder husband for sure!!

Tiadra is within 6 miles an hour and now maybe has ten passes under her belt at the young age of 13!   She is doing amazing.  This is no small feat, ask Chris Degen when we get home.  Her 250 Kawasaki Ninja has served her well thus far and has been a great learning experience. 

Michelle has run a personal best in the partial streamlined class at 145 mph and has set an unofficial mark with our 2002 Yamaha Warrior flying team colors. Ti has a great example for a mom.

Erika is now 2 away, Laura follows her, and Michelle and Tiadra are staged so more later…Brian

Stay tuned for pictures and final results…

Melissa Waddell

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To All Riders Celebrating a Day with No Commute, the ATV Safety Institute Offers Tips for Safe Riding

IRVINE, Calif., September 1, 2010 — This Labor Day weekend, Americans in every state will celebrate one less day of driving to work with one more day of riding their ATVs among family and friends in the great outdoors. The All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute and the nation’s major ATV manufacturers and distributors want to remind the 35 million riders currently operating over 10 million ATVs across the U.S. about the safe and responsible use of ATVs this weekend and every weekend.

“To many enthusiasts, Labor Day weekend is the peak of the riding season,” said Tom Yager, vice president of the ATV Safety Institute. “Millions of riders throughout the country will enjoy their holiday weekend behind the handlebars of an ATV and we ask each and every rider to put safety first and ride responsibly. ASI provides many easy ways for riders to learn about ATV safety, from online safety tips and practice guides to a full online E-Course or the ability to enroll in the hands-on ATV RiderCourse^SM, all available 24/7 at atvsafety.org.”

Consumer Product Safety Commission data show that 92 percent of all ATV-related fatalities are the result of warned-against behaviors such as speeding, not wearing proper gear and riding under the influence. ASI urges everyone to follow the eight Golden Rules of ATV safety that address these behaviors and apply to all riders:

1. Always wear a helmet and other protective gear.

2. Never ride on public roads – another vehicle could hit you.

3. Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

4. Never carry a passenger on a single-rider vehicle.

5. Ride an ATV that’s right for your age.

6. Supervise riders younger than 16; ATVs are not toys. 

7. Ride only on designated trails and at a safe speed. 

8. Take an ATV RiderCourse^SM; call toll-free at (800) 887-2887 or go to http://www.atvsafety.org/ to register. Or take the online e-course at http://www.atvsafety.org/.

Young riders are especially vulnerable to certain types of crashes when not following proper safety rules. Nearly 90 percent of youth ATV-related injuries occur when a youth is operating an adult-sized ATV. Parents should supervise children under the age of 16 at all times and make sure children only operate an appropriately sized ATV. Parents literally hold the key to their child’s safety by controlling the ignition key.

The ATV Safety Institute encourages families to talk about household rules for ATV riding, even if riding with friends, so that everyone can enjoy a safe, fun Labor Day weekend.  

The All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute^® develops rider training programs and promotes the safe and responsible use of ATVs. The ASI works to reduce crashes and injuries resulting from improper ATV use. Formed in 1988, the ASI is a not-for-profit division of the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America^®. For safety information or to enroll in the ATV RiderCourse^SM nearest you, visit http://www.atvsafety.org/ or call (800) 887-2887.

The Specialty Vehicle Institute of America^® promotes the safe and responsible use of all-terrain vehicles through rider training, public awareness campaigns and state legislation. Additionally, the SVIA works to preserve access to off-road lands and expand riding opportunities. The SVIA is a resource for ATV research, statistics and vehicle standards. Accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the SVIA develops standards for the equipment, configuration and performance requirements of ATVs.

Based in Irvine, Calif., the SVIA is a not-for-profit industry association sponsored by Arctic Cat, BRP, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, KYMCO, Polaris, Suzuki, Tomberlin and Yamaha. Visit the SVIA online at http://www.svia.org/. For safety information or to enroll in the ATV RiderCourse^SM nearest you, visit http://www.atvsafety.org/ or call (800) 887-2887.