This is it. Last chance to gain a spot in the finals. After 3 regional rounds and one on line contest it all came down to Road Atlanta. One Best Superbike spot and two Judges Pick Wildcards spots were still open, the stage was set......
Photos and captions by Vicki Smith
Photos and captions by Vicki Smith
Mike Cecchini calls this highly modified entry an SPC888 for "SP Cecchini"
Mike and his 888
Jack Newell sent this over the top 999R from Louisiana to take home the top prize in Modified. This one's in the dictionary under "sleeper". Here's the description, see for yourself:
2005 Ducati 999R
This 999R Superbike has many performance modifications designed to enhance the overall level of performance and sophistication of the machine while still closely resembling a factory prepared Ducati motorcycle.
Modifications include:
Termignoni 57mm Full system exhaust with Titanium canister & racing ECU along with a fully custom mapped Dynojet Power Commander, properly setup and blue-printed fuel-injection system and large diameter carbon fiber racing air ducts to fully optimize performance and rideability through the billet quick-turn racing throttle. An STM slipper clutch and billet clutch slave cylinder with a Ducati Performance vented clutch cover allows for improved corner entry on both street and track and the proper dry clutch sounds to be thoroughly enjoyed through the rare corse style vented magnesium clutch side cover! With a dyno-tested and very real 150 horsepower at the rear wheel, this is a very acceleration happy 999R!
Building on an already excellent platform, weight savings, handling and looks have been improved with the addition of beautiful and lightweight BST carbon fiber 5-spoke wheels, Titanium wheel axles, 520 chain & sprocket conversion with a Regina gold-link racing chain and 15/40 gearing. Beautiful billet 27mm triple clamps in conjunction with the steering angle set to 23.5 degrees, properly setup ride height, swingarm length, revalved and properly sprung Ohlins suspension with hydraulic preload adjustment on the rear shock achieve a very light steering motorcycle while still retaining the legendary Ducati stability.
The braking system is a highlight of the 999R and is of World Superbike caliber. Rare & exquisite Moto Corse Racing billet fork lowers with 108mm caliper spacing and remote compression adjustment for the Ohlins fork. With Brembo monoblock radial racing 4-pad calipers (titanium pistons) Brembo full-floating 320mm SBK rotors and Brembo GP radial pump master cylinders (both brake and clutch) along with Rizoma billet remote reservoirs and remote brake lever adjusment capability allows the 999R to stop as well as it goes, if not better! Rear braking is enhanced with a Moto Corse under-slung billet caliper bracket for the Brembo Endurance style P4 24 4-piston billet race caliper with a Brembo full-floating rear disc and Rizoma billet reservoir.
Following the theme of less weight, additional carbon fiber components were added - the original plastic tailsection has been replaced with factory Ducati carbon fiber pieces, along with front and rear carbon fiber fenders and trim pieces to accent the factory magnesium bits. Fully adjustable billet Acculign rearsets and shift/brake levers improve looks and rider comfort while quite a few titanium fasteners are used throughout the 999R as well as a titanium Ducati Performance fuel cap. Moto Corse Titanium radiator and oil coolers screens protect their components while looking gorgeous. The cooling system has been enhanced with a Speedymoto billet water pump housing, Samco black silicone hoses and Engine Ice coolant to keep the 999R temperatures in check during the hot and humid New Orleans riding season!
2005 Ducati 999R
This 999R Superbike has many performance modifications designed to enhance the overall level of performance and sophistication of the machine while still closely resembling a factory prepared Ducati motorcycle.
Modifications include:
Termignoni 57mm Full system exhaust with Titanium canister & racing ECU along with a fully custom mapped Dynojet Power Commander, properly setup and blue-printed fuel-injection system and large diameter carbon fiber racing air ducts to fully optimize performance and rideability through the billet quick-turn racing throttle. An STM slipper clutch and billet clutch slave cylinder with a Ducati Performance vented clutch cover allows for improved corner entry on both street and track and the proper dry clutch sounds to be thoroughly enjoyed through the rare corse style vented magnesium clutch side cover! With a dyno-tested and very real 150 horsepower at the rear wheel, this is a very acceleration happy 999R!
Building on an already excellent platform, weight savings, handling and looks have been improved with the addition of beautiful and lightweight BST carbon fiber 5-spoke wheels, Titanium wheel axles, 520 chain & sprocket conversion with a Regina gold-link racing chain and 15/40 gearing. Beautiful billet 27mm triple clamps in conjunction with the steering angle set to 23.5 degrees, properly setup ride height, swingarm length, revalved and properly sprung Ohlins suspension with hydraulic preload adjustment on the rear shock achieve a very light steering motorcycle while still retaining the legendary Ducati stability.
The braking system is a highlight of the 999R and is of World Superbike caliber. Rare & exquisite Moto Corse Racing billet fork lowers with 108mm caliper spacing and remote compression adjustment for the Ohlins fork. With Brembo monoblock radial racing 4-pad calipers (titanium pistons) Brembo full-floating 320mm SBK rotors and Brembo GP radial pump master cylinders (both brake and clutch) along with Rizoma billet remote reservoirs and remote brake lever adjusment capability allows the 999R to stop as well as it goes, if not better! Rear braking is enhanced with a Moto Corse under-slung billet caliper bracket for the Brembo Endurance style P4 24 4-piston billet race caliper with a Brembo full-floating rear disc and Rizoma billet reservoir.
Following the theme of less weight, additional carbon fiber components were added - the original plastic tailsection has been replaced with factory Ducati carbon fiber pieces, along with front and rear carbon fiber fenders and trim pieces to accent the factory magnesium bits. Fully adjustable billet Acculign rearsets and shift/brake levers improve looks and rider comfort while quite a few titanium fasteners are used throughout the 999R as well as a titanium Ducati Performance fuel cap. Moto Corse Titanium radiator and oil coolers screens protect their components while looking gorgeous. The cooling system has been enhanced with a Speedymoto billet water pump housing, Samco black silicone hoses and Engine Ice coolant to keep the 999R temperatures in check during the hot and humid New Orleans riding season!
Jack Curry brought this 2005 999 from Harvey, LA.
Here's the bike card:
Ducati 999 Monoposto modified as racing throttle,power commander with a custom map,termignoni slip on exhaust system with ECU, carbon fiber front fender. rear hugger and exhaust cover. Acculign rear-sets, Double bubble biondi wind screen. 520 DID chain & sprocket set . Ducati corsre vented clutch cover.Ducati performance gas cap, Yoyo-dyne clutch slave cylinder. Moto wheels internal frame sliders. CRG clutch and brake levers with racing gribs (THIS IS ONE AWSOME DUC).
Here's the bike card:
Ducati 999 Monoposto modified as racing throttle,power commander with a custom map,termignoni slip on exhaust system with ECU, carbon fiber front fender. rear hugger and exhaust cover. Acculign rear-sets, Double bubble biondi wind screen. 520 DID chain & sprocket set . Ducati corsre vented clutch cover.Ducati performance gas cap, Yoyo-dyne clutch slave cylinder. Moto wheels internal frame sliders. CRG clutch and brake levers with racing gribs (THIS IS ONE AWSOME DUC).
This one might look familier, that's Fred Jennings 1999 748. Fred lives in Arkansas and has entered this bike at Laguna Seca, Mid Ohio and Road Atlanta (contest rules allow multiple entries, you just can't win the same prize twice) This bike is stock, original and absolutely perfect. This time the third time was a charm and it won the Best Original prize.
Sunday morning and the peoples choice votes are flowing in
Sunday morning and the peoples choice votes are flowing in
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