UPDATED! 11/23/13 2014 Rule and Class Structure changes

[Brian Millsap]

Original post has been updated.

QS on the 300?

[Brad Thomas]

Dang Brian that's a crap load of bad luck with motors; any idea what happen?

[Brian Millsap]

Dang Brian that's a crap load of bad luck with motors; any idea what happen?

Just bad luck. The original was tired. Very, very tired. The rebuild was just bad luck. Threw a rod. The one thing I neglected to replace. Sh*t happens. Sad thing is we missed the first 20 minutes at Hallet because of it and more than likely would have finished 3rd overall had that not happened. We ended up 4th. The third motor was a cheapy ebay. I just couldn't afford to rebuild a motor again(not that I wanted to) and honestly didn't have time. The one at TWS was just bad luck again. Head gasket. Whatcha gonna do? That's racing.

[Jeremy Harvey]

Save more money and have More fun !!!!!! That is a concept that will have many of us squealing with delight when this LW Endurance gets going !!!

Hell yes!! Agree 100% The 'cheap' racing with the 250 is what got me back to the track after so many years away.

This year was not such a good year for me and motors. My original crapped out...up until 3AM swapping the motor out of our B bike.

Dang Brian, I knew you had some trouble, but didn't realize it was that bad. I remember the one at Hallett, and now that I think back, remember seeing your's smoking at TWS as well. Didn't know about the latest one though. Just to be clear, when I think of someone spending a lot of money on a motor, your situation is not what I'm thinking of. More of what Walter eluded to, with Formula type builds being done is what I was thinking when spending lots of money on a motor.

[Brian Millsap]

The 'cheap' racing with the 250 is what got me back to the track.

And what brought to the track to race.

Just to be clear, when I think of someone spending a lot of money on a motor, your situation is not what I'm thinking of. More of what Walter eluded to, with Formula type builds being done is what I was thinking when spending lots of money on a motor.

Oh I know. I know what everyone is saying and know that my situation is not what everyone is talking about. Honestly if it were just me I'd have given up and regrouped for 2014. But I had a team that I was accountable to. Like I said though, I wouldn't "invest" a dime into anything 'race' unless I was prepared to lose it. Because that's exactly what money spent on racing is. Money lost. But I wouldn't change it for anything. I have a great team and love being at the track with some of the best people I'll ever know. You and Becca included.

On a side note, my bike aren't the only thing with motors that took a crap. I replaced my 5.9 in my truck about two months ago. Went with a very well built reman(I think I showed you the list) and some 50HP sticks.

[Ryan Warren]

Brian he said real race bike, not some tarted up street bike. Your newbness is showing again.

[Brian Millsap]

Brian he said real race bike, not some tarted up street bike. Your newbness is showing again.

Ahhh. Gotcha. Such a newb. My bad. Please accept my apologies and understand that it's coming from a newb so take it easy on me.

[Bill Klindworth]

Yes Walter, yours is a thankless job, but we really appreciate you doing it. ............................Thanks again!

I agree....there's lots of excitement and anticipation for next year.

Walter, I (and I know darn near everyone - can't think of anyone who doesn't) appreciates the hard work you and the BoD put in giving us a place to play.
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Agreed !!!
We all appreciate your work & the work BOD members for making club racing happen for us !!!!!

[Bill Klindworth]

Brian you just had some "bad juju" going on this season.

Next year will be better !

[Bill Klindworth]

so, they are dropping weight by 80lbs and adding 11+hp to the rear wheel?

I think it's 47 HP stock

Full exhaust, PCV, & dyno tune for race gas must be where they are getting the extra 7 HP
Drop the race gas & I bet the increase would be around 3-4HP at best

The Euro Jr Cup bike weight is dry - no gas, oil, coolant, battery (321lbs)
The OEM weight is given wet - ready to ride (425lbs)
Combine that with a change of exhaust, rear sets, bars, fairing stay & probably an aluminum sub frame (vs OEM steel Fairing stay & subframe) would account for the weight difference (approx)
A change to a lithium battery would save a couple pounds too