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Title: Racing Guzzi!
Post by: JoeW on September 17, 2025, 01:13:50 PM

Some of you may know that my son, JP,  started racing a 750S in AHRMA 750 Sportsman class. The first couple of years were a learning experience for him, the rider, and me the builder. We built a new motor for last season and he placed on the podium in 3 out of for races. This year, he has won all 4 events he entered into. We will be heading to Barber in a few weeks so, if you're there, come by the pits, say hi and cheer him on!
(https://i.ibb.co/7NJcCfxV/JP-at-Nelson.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7NJcCfxV)


(https://i.ibb.co/Rpc8SYrQ/JP-at-Nelson-close.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Rpc8SYrQ)

Title: Re: Racing Guzzi!
Post by: YellowDuck on September 17, 2025, 01:32:27 PM

That is so cool!  Congratulations to both of you, and thank you for sharing!

Title: Re: Racing Guzzi!
Post by: guzzisteve on September 17, 2025, 02:44:06 PM

That's great Joe, I was wondering how his racing was going.

Title: Re: Racing Guzzi!
Post by: PeteS on September 17, 2025, 02:55:08 PM

Very impressive Joe for you and your son. I know thats a very competitive class.  A couple of local friends (builder, rider) won that race at Daytona Vintage about 20 years ago on a built 750 Guzzi.

Pete

Title: Re: Racing Guzzi!
Post by: Turin on September 19, 2025, 08:02:46 PM

Good Stuff!!!

Title: Re: Racing Guzzi!
Post by: chuck peterson on September 20, 2025, 06:07:23 AM

Awesome! 😎

Title: Re: Racing Guzzi!
Post by: 1down5up on September 21, 2025, 03:52:39 PM

Is there a reason your only running a single front disk? Part of the rules?

Title: Re: Racing Guzzi!
Post by: JoeW on September 23, 2025, 03:45:43 PM

Quote from: 1down5up on September 21, 2025, 03:52:39 PM

Is there a reason your only running a single front disk? Part of the rules?

Yes, the rules for this class only allows one front disc, two piston caliper and maximum 12 inch rotor. Recently a rule change allows a floating disc. Rear disc is allowed. 

Title: Re: Racing Guzzi!
Post by: Huzo on September 23, 2025, 04:34:11 PM

Quote from: JoeW on September 17, 2025, 01:13:50 PM

Some of you may know that my son, JP,  started racing a 750S in AHRMA 750 Sportsman class. The first couple of years were a learning experience for him, the rider, and me the builder. We built a new motor for last season and he placed on the podium in 3 out of for races. This year, he has won all 4 events he entered into. We will be heading to Barber in a few weeks so, if you're there, come by the pits, say hi and cheer him on!
(https://i.ibb.co/7NJcCfxV/JP-at-Nelson.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7NJcCfxV)


(https://i.ibb.co/Rpc8SYrQ/JP-at-Nelson-close.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Rpc8SYrQ)

I love that look…
Guzzi’s look great in that pose, is your young bloke on the paint in the top shot ?

Title: Re: Racing Guzzi!
Post by: JoeW on September 23, 2025, 05:08:33 PM

Quote from: Huzo on September 23, 2025, 04:34:11 PM

I love that look…
Guzzi’s look great in that pose, is your young bloke on the paint in the top shot ?

I don't think so, this track had very nice banked curves. I think, because it's in the foreground and slightly higher, it looks that way. This was shot from quite the distance so, the perspective is a little compressed.

Title: Re: Racing Guzzi!
Post by: Huzo on September 23, 2025, 05:57:50 PM

Magic..❤️

Title: Re: Racing Guzzi!
Post by: nc43bsa on September 23, 2025, 06:03:29 PM

Can you identify where the shots were taken?

Title: Re: Racing Guzzi!
Post by: LowRyter on September 23, 2025, 07:32:32 PM

 :thumb:

Title: Re: Racing Guzzi!
Post by: JoeW on September 24, 2025, 12:03:14 PM

Quote from: nc43bsa on September 23, 2025, 06:03:29 PM

Can you identify where the shots were taken?

Nelson Ledges Road Course, Garrettsville Ohio