The badger misses the ton

[1 Thump]

As reported on Blasco's blog: The Badger with a Hitchcocks kit missed the ton by a whisker in the 500 cc class.

"But 98.134 mph was still a class record. "

[Lwt Big Cheese]

Their web site seams to have disappeared.

[AgentX]

moved: http://badgercorse.blogspot.sg/

[ace.cafe]

To reiterate and clarify, the Badger bike no longer uses Ace/Mondello head or Ace Cams.
Hitchcock is now their sponsor.
They did 98 with a full fairing in a flying mile.

[Lwt Big Cheese]

Thanks for the link.

Hitchcocks sets the benchmark in RE performance,

Well I have news for them...

 

[jartist]

Yeah, I know, sponsorship helps to fund projects like this but I'm just not excited about the badger now that Ace isn't involved.  I liked it when it was about the craft and human passion and expertise derived from trial and error instead of merely pulling parts off a shelf and bolting them together.  I was rooting for Chumma and Tom and the trials and tribulations added to the drama and success was something that was earned when achieved.  Now it's just... meh, ho-hum.

[cycleicons]

Damn, that last one hurt!

As if it's not bad enough Dave spilled the beans about a disappointing result! Still stings. 98.1? WTF?

Oh well. Back to the drawing board to pull some more parts off the shelf and bolt them together. Trust me, I got your trials and tribulations Pal! It is a Bullet after all. 

Cheers,

[Bullet Whisperer]

Damn, that last one hurt!

As if it's not bad enough Dave spilled the beans about a disappointing result! Still stings. 98.1? WTF?

Oh well. Back to the drawing board to pull some more parts off the shelf and bolt them together. Trust me, I got your trials and tribulations Pal! It is a Bullet after all. 

Cheers,

Keep at it, do the right things, don't be put off and it will go a LOT faster. All the best,
 B.W.

[jartist]

Damn, that last one hurt!

Sorry about the flame, it's not my usual M.O. I am just dissapointed that there's no full length documentary, those clips were SO good! 

[cycleicons]

The latest scheme for a planned end of season blow out....

http://badgercorse.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-triple-play-aka-autumn-blitz.html

Cheers,

[AgentX]

Enjoy Summit Point...I've spent a lot of time up there spinning Vics and Caprices and SUVs all over the place myself.  I imagine the skid pad would be a lot less fun on the Badger than the armored Suburban, though...

[cycleicons]

I'm pleased to announce that Bullet owner, forum member, film maker and friend Drue Pennella will be capturing all the adventure of our upcoming 3 race "Autumn Blitz". Drue will be producing a short documentary of all the Bullet-centric action; win, lose or draw. He is approaching the film as, he puts it, a "passion project". He is attempting to raise funds to cover the film's expenses via the crowd sourcing platform Indiegogo. The campaign "The Bader, Made In Trenton" can be found here:

http://www.indiegogo.com/thebadger

Any support is of course very much appreciated. In the meantime, the opening round at Summit Point is this weekend. Wish us luck!

Cheers,
Leon

[barenekd]

Well, don't forget the Hitchcock Hi Speed tappet cover. A friend of mine got one of those and his bike RIPS! Haaar Haaar!
Kidding, guys, I feel your pain!
Congrats on the new sponsor.

Bare

[SRL790]

Shoulda got Rollie Free to ride it!

[72westie]

I see that the Badger did break the Ton at the last Ohio Mile. 101.797

Good Job Leon!!

http://www.ecta-lsr.com/