Jeff smokes the Homestead track record.

[a13x]

Just got a update from Jeff last night. He smoked the Homestead lap record while riding a GSXR1000 yesterday. Beat out AMA and MotoGP 250 Wildcard rider Barrett Long and AMA rider Roberto Pietro.


Also he's got a GSXR1000 lined up for Daytona's American Superbike race that's the 'real deal'. A bike built by one of the top AMA teams....


WOOO!

[Pittenger5]

Bah, another track record, as if we havent heard that a million times before. Gimme an update when he does something impressive.


Fucking AWESOME, that guy is way fast.

[OreoGaborio]

Siiiiiiick. Best of luck!

[a13x]

I forgot to mention that Jeff set the track record at Homestead back in December. http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/...?article=35142

So he smoked the record he set 2 months ago.

[s a x m a n]

amazing ... i hope he does will in AMA this year. He had a great run at VIR last year and if on the right equipment can be up front I think.

[nt650hawk]

Rock on. Keep us informed. Ride on Jeff. Show em how it's done.

[Paul_E_D]

This could be a big year for privateers. Does Jeff think the playingfield has been leveled at all with the factories kinda pulling back?

I hope he gets some great results.

[BMFR6]

This could be a big year for privateers. Does Jeff think the playingfield has been leveled at all with the factories kinda pulling back?

I'd be interested to hear an answer to this as well.

[a13x]

This could be a big year for privateers. Does Jeff think the playingfield has been leveled at all with the factories kinda pulling back?

I hope he gets some great results.

Note: The 1000 for Daytona is ONLY for Daytona at this point. Unfortunately a deal isn't in place for the entire season. If anyone wants to help out though feel free to drop me a PM

Paul: Word on the street is the fields will definitely be closer this year. The homologated parts listings + spec fuel and tires is a help in keeping the Factories from being unobtanium. Unobtainium is def limited far far more this year. No more custom frames, super trick forks, etc etc. That said Neil Hodgeson on his factory-Honda prepped CBR1000RR has been the fastest at the last two tests so... I know teams like M4 and Jordan are chomping at the bit to get going this season, that should tell you something

The class to watch out for will be Daytona Sportbike! That class is STACKED with talent and the bikes are far more limited now. The spec-DOT Dunlops are sucking ass compared to last years tires (2-3 seconds slower at the Fontana test than the 2008 test). The word is the tires have basically 'no grip' but then again... the factory guys aren't getting the 'good tires' anymore.

Going to be some close races and lot more dicing methinks across the board. We'll see. Have to remember that the teams with the big budgets are still going to be the best prepared, best equipped, and have (arguably) the best talent.

All that said would Jeff have done far better at VIR last year with the 2009 rules/tires/fuel... YES!

[Paul_E_D]

Sounds good, I can't wait to watch some good racing in the US... although SS was good last year.

[yammy644]

SWEET! Go Jeff!!

[mmracer37]

I got a text last night saying he did a 23.3!!!! That almost a second faster than December.......Holy Crap!!!!

[seth399]

thats sick, I like the idea of things being closer as well for the year

[butcher bergs]

Go...Gino...G............no, wait...wrong guy.

[Johnny B]

I got a text last night saying he did a 23.3!!!! That almost a second faster than December.......Holy Crap!!!!

Tino was pushing him all day. Time to read the manual and find the "fast" setting for the camera. He had enough of a lead to pick it up right out of Turn 12.

[brewmaster]

Tino was pushing him all day. Time to read the manual and find the "fast" setting for the camera. He had enough of a lead to pick it up right out of Turn 12.

When are they gonna get some HOT chic's to work the line! I mean Jeff must have been closing his eyes as he got close to the line! Wide load there I'd say!

Nice work Jeff!

[nt650hawk]

Does Jeff Know MJ?

[legalspeed]

Alex?

[a13x]

Ha! Trust me I've been working that angle for over a year. Unfortunately alot of pieces need to line up for certain things to work.

[a13x]

Also he's got a GSXR1000 lined up for Daytona's American Superbike race that's the 'real deal'. A bike built by one of the top AMA teams....

Scott Greenwood and Shane Narbonne are also both racing the American Superbike race. Should kick ass.

[Pittenger5]

Any of this shit gonna be televised?

[a13x]

Any of this shit gonna be televised?

Think the 200 is LIVE and American Superbike is tape-delayed.

[Pittenger5]

Great success.

[Loun]

I am headed down to Daytona this year again with a couple friends. Will be at the 200. and possibly practices or qualifying, not sure which yet. Cant wait to get down there It will be nice to see some local guys mixing it up again.

[legalspeed]

Ha! Trust me I've been working that angle for over a year. Unfortunately alot of pieces need to line up for certain things to work.

If anyone can, you can.

Get back to work!!