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New world records were broken this past weekend at the Zmax dragstrip in Charlotte North Carolina. On October 5th 2012 Jesse Toler arrived at the track at 8am it was still pretty chilly out, he walked the track to inspect the surface that he would soon take him into the record books. It heated up quick once the sun got over the stands of the Zmax dragstrip, once again Jesse would walk the track, but this time with Freddie Hoff (US records manager for Guinness) after measuring out the track he would go back and put on his protective riding gear and prepare to make history on his 2004 Suzuki GSXR 750. Jesse was now sitting on his  bike looking down the track prepared to break the current Guinness world record of longest “stoppie“ (nose wheelie or endo, this is where the bike is balanced on the front wheel while in a forward motion) the pressure was on Jesse for sure only having on hour to break the current record of 873ft. The conditions were pretty good only a light cross breeze and the track temperature was just a little over 90 degrees  witch is the optimal temperature for good traction, after only his 4th attempt Jesse Toler rolled out a impressive 1320.3ft. He was greeted by friends and family at the end of the track after review from the Guinness representative on site it was made official, Jesse Toler now hold the new world record!   Quote from Jesse Toler “I came here with a personal goal to roll a ¼ mile this is the first time I have had a place large enough to see just how far I could roll from a limited approach of only 400ft. I have only had a short time to prepare for this day after being out for almost 10 months due to injury, I broke both my wrist in December of 2011 after several surgeries I am able to ride again, but it still causes me a great deal of pain. I plan on breaking my own record again maybe next year after I heal up some more, I feel confident that I can still go even further”

Jesse would not stop with longest stoppie, the next day he would arrive at the track and prepare to break the speed record for doing a stoppie. This by far is one of the most dangerous stunts you can do on a motorcycle. After a few practice runs it became apparent that the track was just not long enough to reach the speeds he wanted, on a dyno the bike top out at 154mph and that is the speed Jesse wanted to reach, So in order to do this he would have to start out in the parking lot entering the track at speeds over 80mph, he would only be able to attempt this 3 or 4 times before the brakes on the bike would be to far gone to stop him in time before the end of the track. On this attempt he would also only have a hour to break the record, with all these constraints and the fact that he had not reached this speed before in a attempt to do a stoppie and a cross wind of 5 to 10mph did not make for a ideal situation for Jesse and the fact he had a certain spot to bring the bike up on the front wheel in order for the Guinness rep to witness the attempt and make a official ruling.. Starring down the end of the track he seemed calm and collected, if he was nervous no one around could tell.  He closed the visor on his helmet and clicked the bike into gear pausing a few seconds reving the bike up, the you could hear the scream of the bike coming towards us it sounded like a F1 car as he went through all the gears waking up the Zmax dragstrip with a beautiful sound of horsepower screaming towards us.  It was almost a blur as he reached the area he had to bring the bike up on the front wheel High speed cameras and precise speed measuring devices were set in place to make sure he did in fact do a stoppie at 150mph.  Freddie Hoff review the footage very carefully before making the official ruling, everyone around waited anxiously as she watched the camera play back, there was a silence and the anticipation of everyone around was high. She looked up from the camera and said “ you were clearly on the front tire at 150mph and carried it 1133ft, everyone was extactic, Jesse just sat on his bike with a smile and simply replied “ that really wasn’t that hard I could have gone way further if I had more space there was just no more track left, I could roll 2,000ft with the right motorcycle and space to do so” Clearly Jesse Toler is fearless and has an amazing talent on a motorcycle.  He now holds two world records and plans on breaking even more in the near future. Quote Jesse Toler “ this has been a long hard road to get me here today, I am proud to be in the Guinness Book and have to thank Tommy Fitzgerald of Fitzgerald Glider kits for making this all possible.”

2012 Throttle Nation Top Speed Challenge Results

The 2012 Throttle Nation Top Speed Challenge is now complete and this was the most exciting and biggest race ever for us. The ECTA event was a complete sellout at the new Wilmington Ohio facility and after making our first trip there we can see why. Not only is the track one of the best land speed courses in the country, the weather for the event was spectacular. Several of the classes saw the leader board change over and over as competitors battled for the win during the two day event. This year’s event was sponsored by Brock’s Performance, Motul, VP Racing, Lee’s Performance, CTek, and McLean Racing.  Below are the class winners and their winning speed.

600cc – Naturally Aspirated – Jeff McLean McLean Racing – 2003 Hon CBR600RR – 179.945mph

1000cc – Naturally Aspirated – Greg Neal   TLN Motorsports – 2008 Kaw ZX-10R – 199.329mph

1000cc – Power Adder – Don Haas (7 time class winner) – 2003 Suz GSXR1000 – 217.870mph

Unlimited Naturally Aspirated – Adams Performance – Chad Millholland – 2008 Kaw ZX-14 – 212.733mph

Unlimited Turbo – Rcc Turbo – Edward Petrozzi  - 2005 Suz Hayabusa – 216.376mph

Unlimited Nitrous – A All Animal Control – Mark Dotson – 2008 Suz Hayabusa (event top speed) – 223.8mph

Birmingham, Ala. (Oct 1) – Professional motorcycle stunt riders Nick “Apex” Brocha and Ernie “EDub” Vigil are coming back to Barber Motorsports Park next month to entertain fans at the Barber Vintage Festival presented by Triumph Dealers of North America. The 8th annual event is set for Oct. 12-14.

With the help of Triumph, Nick and Ernie first came to the Birmingham facility earlier in the year to film “The Chase,” a seven-minute video that showcases the duo’s talent, as well as the renowned road course and museum. The video has been viewed more than 2 million times since debuting just seven months ago.

“Nick and Ernie certainly have a following in the motorcycle industry,” said Rick Humphrey, Vice President of ZOOM Motorsports, the exclusive event promoter at Barber Motorsports Park. “Because of our joint relationship with Triumph, Nick and Ernie have spent a lot of time at Barber in 2012 and we can’t wait to have them back for the Barber Vintage Festival. These guys do things on motorcycles that leave fans speechless.”

Nick and Ernie, who also star in the “Motorcycles vs. Car Drift 2” film that’s been viewed more than 12 million times on YouTube in just eight months and the new “Portland to Dakar” extreme adventure riding video, will perform both Saturday, October 13 and Sunday, October 14. Their performances will take place during the lunch break each day.

The Triumph Speed Triple drift bikes used in both films will be on display during the Barber Vintage Festival weekend at the Triumph tent located in the America’s First Fan Zone. Both Nick and Ernie will also be in the Triumph area for pictures and autographs.

Daily tickets for the Barber Vintage Festival are available beginning at $20 in advance or $40 for the three-day weekend.  All tickets include free paddock access and fans are encouraged to purchase in advance, as prices will increase the week of the event.

Throughout the weekend, kids 12 and under receive free general admission when accompanied by a ticketed adult.  For additional information and to purchase tickets or camping, visit www.barbermotorsports.com.

Adding to the weekend activities, the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum will feature extended hours, special displays and technical seminars.  Tickets to the Museum are available separately from Barber Vintage Festival tickets and can be purchased inside.

About Barber Motorsports Park and ZOOM Motorsports:

Barber Motorsports Park opened in the spring of 2003. Since its inception, ZOOM Motorsports, LLC has been the exclusive event promoter for the events at the Park. The 2.38 mile racing circuit is 45 feet wide, with 17 turns and elevation changes of more than 80 feet. The Barber Motorsports Park has been considered one of North America’s finest road courses for car and motorcycle racing, and has served as the venue for several international product launches. The Barber Motorsports Park also features the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. This 144,000 square-foot facility houses more than 1,000 vintage and modern motorcycles from 17 different nations and more than 125 manufacturers. For more information, please visit www.barbermotorsports.com.

VP Racing Fuels has Joined Throttle Nation Top Speed Challenge

VP Racing Fuels has joined as a sponsor for the Throttle Nation Land Speed Challenge. This event will be held with the E.C.T.A. in Wilmington Ohio this September 29^th and 30^th 2012. VP Racing Fuels will be providing a pal of VP Racing Fuel to each one of the class winners at the event.

VP Racing Fuels has a long history of R&D in many racing fields. The company was founded by Steve Burns out of Texas in 1974. His first fuel was the now renowned C12. VP has had great success in the motorcycle world and has fueled most of the championships in the AMA Pro Racing for many years.

VP Racing Fuels offers 70 fuel blends to choose from, making VP one of the most diverse fuel companies in the country. VP’s distributors support a network of more than 1500 dealers around the world. So finding the right fuel for you is always close by.

To learn more about the right fuel for you application go to http://www.vpracingfuels.com/

To find out how to register for the event or to find out more about the E.C.T.A. (East Cost Timing Association) go to http://www.ecta-lsr.com/

Motul joins Throttle Nation Top Speed Event

Motul has joined as a sponsor for the Throttle Nation Land Speed Challenge. That will be held with the E.C.T.A in Wilmington Ohio this September 29^th and 30^th  2012. Motul will be providing great products to each one of the class winners and the fastest bike of the event.

Motul is a leader in Ester Synthetic Lubricant Technology. With over a 159 year history in the oil business, Motul created the world’s first full synthetic in 1971. Motul has sponsored many racing teams to multiple victories in the Moto GP world. With their products being sold in over 80 counties’ worldwide you can find anything for you style of racing and riding in their product line.

To find out more about Motul product go to http://www.motul.com/us/en-us

To find out how to register for the event or to find out more about the E.C.T.A. (East Cost Timing Association) go to http://www.ecta-lsr.com/

Lee’s Performance in Charlotte, NC. has been associated with Land Speed racing and the ECTA since 1999 when Lee Shierts became the first rider to officially go 200mph on the 1999 Suzuki Hayabusa. Since then Lee has set numerous land speed records including the famous 260.288 mph pass that stood from 2005 until 2009 as the fastest open wheel motorcycle in the world.

This year Lee’s Performance has stepped up to support the 2012 Throttle Nation Top Speed Challenge by offering prizes to winners of the 1000cc and unlimited cc naturally aspirated classes. Lee will be giving away a complete Dynojet mapping session valued at $350 to each winner.  Registration and rules for the six street legal classes can be found at ecta-lsr.com.

Brock’s Performance has joined Throttle Nation

to sponsor the 2012 Top Speed Challenge

Brock’s Performance one of the most recognized names in motorcycle racing has joined with Throttle Nation magazine to Sponsor the Top Speed Challenge.

Brock’s Performance is based in Dayton, OH and has been making motorcycles fast for many years. To find products from Brock’s Performance go to http://www.brocksperformance.com/

The Top Speed Challenge will be held in Wilmington, OH in collaboration with the East Cost Timing Association September 29^th and 30^th.

Registration and rules for one of the six street legal classes and have a chance at winning some great prizes go to http://www.ecta-lsr.com/

IT IS TIME TO FIND OUT WHO HAS

THE FASTEST STREET BIKE!

The 2012 season at ECTA’s new home in Ohio is already turning out to be the best year of racing ever for motorcyclists looking to wring everything possible out of their bike. The track is not only newer but it is also a LOT smoother. With the move to Ohio, the Throttle Nation Top Speed Challenge hopes to bring more motorcyclists than ever to the new track. The location in Wilmington, Ohio brings land speed racing to the heart of the USA geographically speaking which should make it a lot easier for most racers to enjoy the event.

The Throttle Nation motorcycle event (September 29-30th 2012) is held in conjunction with the normal ECTA event with a few special rules that make this a heads up race that is a bit unique compared to typical motorcycle land speed racing. 2012 will be the 7th annual motorcycle event and prizes (to be announced) are awarded for the fastest speed turned in each for six classes:

Throttle Nation 650cc all motor;

Throttle Nation 1000cc all motor;

Throttle Nation 1000cc power adder;

Throttle Nation Unlimited cc all motor;

Throttle Nation Unlimited cc nitrous

Throttle Nation Unlimited cc turbo.

The new track for the ECTA is super smooth with local hotels in the area for a nice weekend.

The crew from Throttle Nation Magazine will be there with lots of free goodies and giveaways for the class winners as well as free copies of the magazine, decals for your bike and lots more. The time is now to register and show all your friends who has the fastest streetbike in America.

We have some great companies working with Throttle Nation and ECTA for this year’s event. Stay tunned for announcements.

Registration closes early due to the amount of racers, so register now.

For more information on how to register for this event go to http://www.ecta-lsr.com/