Project Two 50

[westsiderippa]

this is so cool, I just wish you were coming to hangtown

[2smoker]

Go Mickey on the Chinese bike lol!! I just cannot wait to watch the races!!! Smart move with the 2 stroke, the guy will be a fans/medias magnet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Hondacrrider]

We are working with a local Pro racer by the name of Mike Leavitt.

Sure it would be wonderful to get a name racer like John Dowd, but those guys want a great deal of money to race. Besides, if we do well this year, the possibility exists where we will put together a squad of two-stroke racers for next year (2011).

Quick story... at the 2009 Unadilla Two Stroke Invitational in timed practice Mike Leavitt was fast, so fast that John Dowd told him to slow down, not to make the rest of them look slow. If you read the story, Mike and Todd DeHoop came together and Mike got up last! In a two lap race Mike finished 4th!

As a great addition, Mike switched from the four-stroke 450F to the YZ250 two-stroke about halfway through the season at the local races. He beat all the local pros to win the coveted number 1 plate in that class (oddly called the 250 Expert class! ?) So he has quite a bit of experience racing a two-stroke against the four-strokes.

I believe we picked a great racer to compete on our two stroke machine. We are working on his bio right now and hope to have it up soon.

Hey John, is this the same guy who did the review of your tm 125? I think i saw a video of him on youtube.Best of 2002 - "Two Stroke Motocross"

[2smoker]

Yes Honda! Same Guy!

[mjl282]

no the guy on the kaw is mike leavit

[mjl282]

Project Two 50

[dogger315]

We are working with a local Pro racer by the name of Mike Leavitt.

Good choice IMO. 

dogger

[miedosoracing]

Brandon Haas would be a really good choice as well.  This is an email I got from him.
"Heres just a few results from a couple national tracks that i consistantly do well at on my 250 2 stroke. Consistantly beating top names all year on it.

Red Bud pro Am
1st #290 BRANDON HAAS - YAM
2nd #64 JEFF GIBSON - HON
3rd #297 DALTON CARLSON - KAW
4th #83 MICHAEL CHAPMAN - KAW
5th #89 DANIEL ROCKE - SUZ
6th #50 SEAN LIPANOVICH - HON
7th #223 JARED SCHUDEL - YAM
8th #802 STEVEN SQUIRE - YAM
9th #75 JUSTIN FREUND - SUZ
10th #399 BROC PETERSON - HON
11th #251 JAMIE LEDIN - SUZ
12th #436 BILLY LARSEN - YAM
13th #81 VAUGHN MAYS - YAM
14th #17 KYLE CORMAN - SUZ

Spring Creek Super Series Race:
1) Brandon Haas St charles, MN 290 Yamaha 250
2) Alex Martin Millville, MN 144 Honda
3) Gavin Faith Duncombe, IA 617 Honda
4) Tucker Hibbert Goodridge, MN 69 Yamaha

Millvile FMF 2-Stroke Invintational Champion by 30+ sec lead after 3 laps.





 

[motomike894]

Man maybe I will race a few nationals too, although I suck more outdoors, and Im not Brandon Hass speed, he hauls ass for sure, especially outdoors.

[JohnN]

Brandon and I have exchanged e-mails already. Very nice guy and fast racer.

We already have a racer that we are committed to and who is fully committed to this project. He jumped on board when there was absolutely no money involved (not that there is any now either!) He also was willing to "donate" his machine to the cause and has made many contacts inside and outside the industry. A true team player.

Mike has been training for the past two months getting ready for the Nationals. He will be able to go as fast or faster in the closing laps of each Outdoor National moto....

In addition Mike is very well spoken which will be a huge bonus for our sponsors!

If this project is as successful as I feel it can and will be, we will put together a true two-stroke race team for 2011. Where we will compete in the AMA series and in the Two Stroke Series that our good friend is putting together.

[miedosoracing]

Brandon and I have exchanged e-mails already. Very nice guy and fast racer.

We already have a racer that we are committed to and who is fully committed to this project. He jumped on board when there was absolutely no money involved (not that there is any now either!) He also was willing to "donate" his machine to the cause and has made many contacts inside and outside the industry. A true team player.

Mike has been training for the past two months getting ready for the Nationals. He will be able to go as fast or faster in the closing laps of each Outdoor National moto....

In addition Mike is very well spoken which will be a huge bonus for our sponsors!

If this project is as successful as I feel it can and will be, we will put together a true two-stroke race team for 2011. Where we will compete in the AMA series and in the Two Stroke Series that our good friend is putting together.

Cool, and just had to throw his name out there :-)

Hey, think anyone would notice if it was a 270cc. LOL

[JohnN]

Hey, think anyone would notice if it was a 270cc. LOL

Man are you kidding??? The AMA, MX Sports and the other competitors will be looking very closely for any infractions of the rules.

While the rules are set up so that the four-strokes have a huge displacement handi-cap we will ensure that our machine is within the intent of all the rules. In fact, one of the first things we did was to print out the rule book and go over it very closely to ensure we do nothing that can be criticized or interpreted as cheating on our part.

Our goal is to do the best that is possible within the handi-cap rules offered by the AMA and to be able to stand tall if anyone tears down the bike and know without doubt that it is within the rules.

With any luck, we will have a huge contingent of underground fans at every event!! And we will get lots of exposure for our sponsors.

[miedosoracing]

Yeah, I was kidding. I'm sure, if he does well, they will have someone disputing him.  The OEM's will not like being beat by a 2 stroke.  I'm also not sure on the weight thing. Did they make the weight limits higher for the 2 strokes or anything like that? 

[JohnN]

Here are the AMA rules on weight.

1.16 Minimum Motorcycle Weight
a. 250 Motocross Class: 194 pounds 2-stroke / 212 pounds 4-stroke
b. 450 Motocross Class: 212 pounds 2-stroke / 220 pounds 4-stroke

1.17 Weighing Procedures
a. Weight limits must be met after qualifying and after a race.
b. The Chief Technical Inspector may require a motorcycle be
cleaned of excess mud or dirt before weighing.
c. The official AMA scale will be available before qualifying and
during the races for weight checking.
d. No fluids may be added to the motorcycle, except water to the
engine cooling system.
e. The fuel must be drained from the fuel tank.
f. Ballast attached to motorcycles is not permitted.

[msambuco]

I think I now have a good reason to get to Buds Creek from FL this year. I want my kids to see the pro's since they have never seen anyone that fast before. The are 8 & 10 and are aware of the 4T displacement advantage so I thing they appreciate the 250 out there. Just need the ECO-NOMY to provide some work so I get the funds to do the trip. If not I will be glued to the TV. These are the new good old days.