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| Danny
Thompson, One Way Racing |
| Location: |
Warrenton, VA |
| Links: |
http://www.onewayracing.org |
| Occupation: |
Teacher |
| Current race bike(s): |
'1999 Suzuki SV650: Stage 1 jet
kit, Two Brothers full exhaust, RAM carbon fiber
bodywork, CFM rearsets and clip-ons, Penske
shock, Traxxion Dynamics front end, BMC air
filter, Bridgestone tires |
| Street bike(s): |
'1998 Honda VTR1000F SuperHawk:
Two Brothers carbon fiber high exhaust, Heli-bars
2000 Suzuki SV650: Drag bars, front fork work
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| When you started racing: |
2000 |
| What got you into racing: |
I race because it is fun and it
gives me the opportunity to Share the Good News
of God's Love, make new friends, and keeps me
safer on the roads. : ) Visit my site! |
| Championships &
Accomplishments |
Top 10 most of the time. Only
raced Summit Point most of the season, raced VIR
one time. 8th overall Mid-Atlantic in ltwt twins
and ltwt superbike. |
| Sponsors: |
Blalock
Cycles of Warrenton, Shen Valley Trailers of Warrenton |
| Randy
Moran , WERA#696 |
| Location: |
South Riding, VA |
| Links: |
http://www.geocities.com/rajmoran/ |
| Occupation: |
Technical Writer |
| Current race bike(s): |
'1999 Suzuki SV650 |
| Street bike(s): |
'1989 Kawasaki ZX7 |
| When you started racing: |
1990 |
| What got you into racing: |
I was instantly captivated by the
terrible beauty and grace of the sport. |
| Favorite aspect of racing: |
The camaraderie between racers |
| Advice for beginning racers: |
Start out in the Lightweight
classes |
| Sponsors: |
Whitt's Suzuki of Manassas, VA /
SpeedWerks / Bridgestone |
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| Alfredo
"Fred" Firmani, WERA#669 |
| Series:: |
WERA National Vintage, AHRMA |
| Occupation: |
President, Phoenics Corp. |
| Current race bike(s): |
'Yamaha TD-3 (250cc 2-stroke)
Yamaha RD-350 (350cc 2-stroke) |
| Tuner: |
'Self, with help from Jessica
Morgan (fearless while holding wires while I
solder) |
| When you started racing: |
MX 1965, Road Race 1968 Yeah, I
know I should "grow up" |
| Career highlights: |
None lately. Maybe beating Dick
Gruhn (former national champion) in WERA national
points standings this year in Vintage 3. His bike
broke down a lot, but heck, it's something. |
| Sponsors: |
I wish |
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| Brian A.
Roach, WERA/CCS #699 |
| Location: |
Alexandria, Va |
| Series: |
WERA Mid-Atlantic & National,
CCS Mid-Atlantic, AMA 250gp (2001) |
| Occupation: |
Software Engineer |
| Street bike(s): |
Ducati 900ss,
Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider (FXDL) |
| Current race bike(s): |
Yamaha TZ250, Yamaha TZ125,
Yamaha FZR400RR |
| Tuner: |
Speed Werks, Camden DE |
| When you started racing: |
Nelson Ledges (OH), June 5, 1999 |
| Career highlights: |
2000 WERA Mid-Atlantic Novice
D-Superbike and Formula-2 Champion |
| Advice for beginning
racers: |
Get as much track time
as you can - take schools. Start out on |
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a lightweight bike and
concern yourself with riding well - speed will
follow. |
| Sponsors: |
SpeedWerks (Camden, DE), Bridgestone Tires, Street &
Competition, Diamond Motorsports (Camden, DE) |
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| Sean
Jordan |
| Location: |
Sterling, Va |
| Occupation: |
Systems Analyst |
| Links: |
http://www.angelfire.com/mac/eternity23/frontpage.html
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| Street bike(s): |
'1993 Honda CBR100F |
| Current race bike(s): |
'1989 Kawasaki ZX7R |
| When you started racing: |
2000 |
| What got you into racing: |
I wanted to go as fast as I
could. (Legally.) And drag my knees. |
| Favorite aspect of racing? |
The sheer thrill of going as fast
as you can. |
| Advice for beginning racers: |
Ask a lot of questions and save a
lot of money! |
| Sponsors: |
Phoenix Comics and Toys, Herndon,
Va. Fast Lane Cycles, Chantilly, Va. |
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| Laura
Granato WERA/CCS Amateur #869 |
| Location: |
Alexandria, VA |
| Occupation: |
Editor/Writer |
| Links: |
www.dccycles.com |
| Street bike(s): |
'99 Suzuki GS%00 |
| Current race bike(s): |
'01 Aprilia RS250 |
| When you started racing: |
May 2001 |
| What got you into racing: |
Need for speed.....and cute boys
in leathers ;-) |
| Favorite aspect of racing? |
The people, learning to be a
better rider |
| Advice for beginning racers: |
Listen to the more experienced
racers and learn from them |
| Sponsors: |
Speedwerks |
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