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After
a record-setting dynamic "no-bar" season-opener
at the Rock, competitors are preparing for round
two this weekend at Maryland International Raceway.
As always
the Fast by Gast MIR Showdown Series will be running
Schnitz Outlaw Pro Street, Mickey Thompson 60-Inch,
Fast by Gast Superbike ET, K&N Motorsports Street
ET, and the FBR Shop Quick 32. New this year is
the "Cycle Concepts Heavy Weight Shootout"
category designed for riders weighing in at a minimum
of 240 pounds. The bikes must be equipped with DOT
tires front and rear, 64" wheelbase and of
course no wheelie bars.
MIR has
changed Saturday's format to better accommodate
races traveling several miles. Gates will now open
at 2 pm on Saturday with racing at 3pm. There will
be nighttime qualifying sessions for the pro bikes
along with a gamblers race for the ET gang. Remember
that each new day is a new race for the ET classes
and new entries will be accepted for Sunday. Plus
there will be a test & tune Saturday morning
from 10am-2pm for $40 per rider.
At the
first race in Rockingham, Matt Smith laid down a
track sizzling 7.41 to take the Outlaw record away
from defending champion, "Fast" Joe Long.
However, Long answered right back with a 7.37 to
reestablish himself as the record holder. MIR is
only 80 feet above sea level, so if atmospheric
conditions permit, Long will have a very good chance
of further lowering the mark this weekend. "We
have got the baddest Outlaw bike out here and I
think we will continue to dominate at MIR,"
Long said. "You will see 7- thirtes this weekend."
The new
and improved Mickey Thompson 60-Inch class is boasting
more entries than ever, with an astounding 27 bikes
entered in competition at the Rock. Factory-backed
riders such as Rickey Gadson, Barry Henson, and
Brock Davidson, are among the many that have fielded
entries this year. The diversity of the class is
quite astounding, with all four major manufactures
represented. Doug Witt proved that the older models
can still be competitive as he took the number-one
qualifying spot on his 1987 GSXR.
Don't
forget there will be grudge runs each day, a wheelie
contest on Sunday, and of course the famed MIR $1,000
Hot Body Bikini Contest hosted by Sexy Anne Marie.
Plus the huge Streetbike corrall, manufacturers
midway, and all of the DC, MD, and VA Sportbike
clubs as they "represent" at MIR!
Don't
miss out on what is sure to be another record-breaking,
fun-filled, weekend at MIR. May 17-18
For more
information log onto www.mirdrag.com
or call (301)449-RACE.
Jack Korpela
can be reached at Lumberjack@dragbike.com
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