The 2009 Racing Season has come to an end.
We're going to share some good news...and some bad.
The short version:
We
improved again from last year. All of the bikes got faster throughout
the season as we gained experience and our riders continued to develop
their skills.
Paul Lopez ended up 10th overall in OMRRA 600
Supersport on the Triumph Daytona 675 and 12th overall on the Hyosung
GT650R in 650 GP Twins, Shannon "Kitty" Lang moved from the GT650R to a
much lighter and more appropriate for her size Honda RS125 (on a different
team), Quentin Hogan crashed hard and broke his wrist, ending his
season early.
First off - a hearty congratulations to Paul for a great effort on the Cycle Parts Racing Triumph Daytona 675.
Well done Sir, especially considering the abreviated racing season.
We
consider Shannon "Kitty" Lang to be a member of our familiy and
she'll always remain a part of the Cycle Parts Racing team. A difficult
decision was made that having her aboard the Cycle Parts Racing Hyosung
GT650R was asking for trouble, Shannon is VERY small and the GT650R is
VERY big. A size mismatch that simply couldn't be overcome, no matter
how talented the rider. Rod has opted to retire the Cycle Parts Racing
Hyosung GT650R from racing. We're delighted that Shannon
found a ride on a Honda RS125 for the rest of the 2009 season and we
will continue to cheer her on to great results. We're also wishing her
well in healing from a severe season ending foot injury.
Quentin
has moved onto his own Triumph Daytona 675 for 2010 following
a hard, season ending crash on his Hyosung GT650RR. His broken
wrist is healing well and we look forward to seeing him again in 2010.
Racing - it's what we do.
Thunder Hill Raceway, Willows, CA March 30, 2009
Pacific Track Time trackday provider
Shannon Lang and Paul spent a fantastic Monday getting themselves familiar with the track and with their new rides.
Quentin continues to wail away on "bikes twice his size" with his stock 650cc v-twin.
Rod provided expert tuning and coaching.
A good time was had by all.
Photos by Michael Pierce / Bailey Black Photography
Enjoy the gallery.
Kitty bends into Turn 11
Paul completes an outside pass between 10 and 11
Quentin getting his lean on.
Kitty at the apex of 11
Paul coming to grips with the Daytona 675
Quentin on the short chute between 13 and 14
Stay tuned for more event coverage.
BIG news for 2009 -
On Friday the 10th of October we gave a try-out ride to a young, and rapidly improving new talent.
Please welcome Shannon "Kitty" Lang to the Cycle Parts Racing team.
 photo courtesy Rod Johnson
After
gaining her Expert License on a Kawasaki Ninja 250, Rod decided that he
liked what he was seeing and gave her a shot at the Hyosung GT650R
sprint bike. The results were dramatic. Between her first session and
her last, lap times dropped by over 3 seconds. Kitty hauls the mail.
Rapid
and consistent progress was made, even though it was silly cold out she
stayed focused and paid attention to what she was doing. Shannon is
full of positive energy, along with a great attitude. We're all looking
forward to some great times (and results!) in 2009.
Here's proof of how focused this young woman is:
photo courtesy xqsme photography
The last race of the 2008 OMRRA season took place last Sunday, Oct. 12th. Here's a brief recap of the
efforts made by Cycle Parts Racing:
In
2008, we broke new ground by campaigning a three bike team. Cycle Parts
Racing sponsored a Triumph Daytona 675 and a pair of Hyosung GT650
motorcycles. With a low budget and limited time, as well as with three
bikes to develop (and maintain) we spent the season climbing a steep
learning curve.
Not every race went as well as we'd hoped,
though we did see consistently improving lap times and great riding by
Clint Orton and Quentin Hogan. The motorcycles were fast and
reliability improved from our '07 season.
A rain crash in
practice 2/3 of the way through the OMRRA season ended Clint's racing
early. Prior to that unfortunate event, he was riding well and we were
seeing great progress with the Triumph D675. Thanks Clint! We've
enjoyed supporting your race efforts.
Quentin Hogan has been
campaigning his GT650 all season and after last Sundays final event, he
ended up in 19th place overall for the season. Not too bad for a guy
who gives up 25 years to his competition. Good job, Quentin!
Quentin Hogan's '05 Hyosung GT650S-RR prepared for endurance and sprint
racing
 Quentin Hogan - Senior Director F.O.G. Racing
F.O.G. Racing is pleased to feature Fat Old Guys who trundle around the
track on motorcycles that are far more capable of speed than the
burdens they bear.
Some say racers do it for the love of speed. Some say racers do it for
the love of fame. Some say racers do it for the love of riches.
We say we do it because - if we weren't out there, some other Fat Old
Guy would be taking our place and then we wouldn't be having any fun at
all.
Don't forget to wave as you go by. We're having a ball, you should too!
Rod Johnson has been involved in racing motorcycles for over 35 years.
Tuning and winning both Oregon and Washington 750, Open Class, 250 and 250gp #1
plates.
Placing 14th overall at Daytona.
Fielding state and regional MX and Flat-track champions.
We know what it takes to race and win.
Cycle Parts Service offers:
Roadracing preparation services.
Dirtbike preparation services.
Dyno tuning.
Race parts designed, fabricated, tested.
Track-side race support by appointment.
Hyosung race plastics - we're the
exclusive supplier of
race weight
plastics to fit the GT650R and GT250R.
Complete kit ready for paint is $824.95
Individual component prices:
Upper fairing - $399.95
Belly pan - $199.95
Seat / undertray - $399.95
Front fender - $99.95
 
 
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