2022 MA Daytona 200

Why would anyone invest in ride by wire on an obsolete motorcycle?

 

Bikes need ride by wire to be able to race as a Next Gen.

I dont think anyone is doing it because they want ride by wire.

 

RBW should also bring auto blip down shifting to the bikes. While there is an auto blip setup available for the Kawasaki and the Suzuki it is not homologated.

 

https://www.motoamerica.com/strengt...ers-set-to-compete-at-daytona-on-march-10-12/

http://www.motoamericaregistration.com/Results/2022/DAYTONA/22_1_DAY_SSP_P1A_entry.pdf

 

Chuck Blackmon on an R7!

 

You running Gino?

 

He's listed: No. 23.

Cheers,

Dave

 

A couple of years ago Daytona Sportbike was essentially a stock class. 140 HP for a stock R6 is extremely optimistic.

 

My point is why convert a bike that doesn’t have it? There are several that it’s standard on, why not start on a bike that already has it.

 

Because Hammer has a relationship with Suzuki. And Suzuki has an I4 750.

 

Obviously the 750 is a non issue for this years 200 with no entries...but is Suzuki cooking up a ringer for next year?

 

I doubt they are investing money on a factory level for it

 

I foresee numerous gsxr600's for sale this year. Wonder how long it will take the 750 to be on the top of the box?

 

Are you basing the "numerous" designation on the amount of privateer GSXR600s currently racing in MotoAmerica?

Roughly, how many is that?

 

I don't have that number obviously but i do see 6 teams running them in the 200.
Often times the motoamerica rules changes affect the club level/privateer teams. Even the classes in the future...we shall see. Good for Suzuki.

 

So...which of you knuckleheads are going to be there?

I'll be there, but I'm not a knucklehead, so I don't count.

 

A racer that's entered in Twins Cup posted below on MotoAmerica Discord.

Steven_789 — Yesterday at 6:25 PM
Anyone driving a Heavy-Duty truck with Fifth Wheel hitch through Texas on the way to Daytona? I am supposed to be racing in the Twins Cup, but my new truck was delayed so I have no way to get my trailer to Daytona. If you, or anyone you know, is doing such and willing to pull a trailer from TX to Daytona and back, I will pay for all the gas +$400.

I'm posting here for him in case anyone can assist. Steven Smith - McKinney, TX

 

If he doesn't find help I'd tell him to consider renting a uhaul (or similar) truck...it'll get the job done.

Edit: nevermind, I missed the 5th wheel trailer. Are there companies that rent trucks with a 5th wheel hookup?

 

I'm in town this Saturday, staying at the usual place. (little blue building.) Hopefully no protesters.

 

I'm the biggest knucklehead...
I'll be there, running the 200 !

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BTW, how do we watch this LIVE ?
Want to post info for my fellow Canucks to watch and support us 3 Canadians present.