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Ack Attack Sets the World Land Speed Record
After a week of tremendous challenges Mike Akatiff, Rocky Robinson and the crew of the TOP 1 ACK ATTACK overcame all obstacles and have once again claimed the title of the “world’s fastest motorcycle”
It was late Saturday afternoon, September 25, 2010 at the Bonneville Salt Flats when veteran pilot Rocky Robinson strapped into the Top 1 Ack Attack streamliner and proceeded down the 11 mile (17.6 KM) course on his way to make history.
Beach Takes Third Straight Win at Road America
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (June 5, 2010) – Rockwall Yamaha’s standout JD Beach soared to the top of the AMA Pro SuperSport East championship point standings with a well-fought victory in the first race of the Suzuki SuperBike Doubleheader weekend at Road America.
Under cloudy skies, Huntley Nash led the charge into turn one and began laying down consistent laps around the 4.05-mile circuit in Elkhart Lake, Wis. The Georgia native was challenged by polesitter Cameron Beaubier on lap three, losing the lead only briefly before regaining the position later in the lap.
TOP 1 Rider Cameron Beaubier Wins 2nd Pro SuperSport Race
Today marked Cameron Beaubier’s second AMA victory in a season plagued with red flags. With Cameron 4 seconds in the lead, points leader Joey Pascarella crashed on the exit of turn 11 leaving his Ducati in the middle of the track, and the red flag came out again in an almost repeat performance of yesterday’s race. But unlike yesterday, Cameron got a fantastic start and lead the pack into turn 1. For the remainder 9 lap sprint, Cameron took charge and took the checkered flag with a 5 second margin. This win is Cameron’s second AMA pro win of the season.
7th Place Finish for Jonah Street at 2010 Dakar Rally
Stage 14, The Final Stage is complete bringing us to the end of the 2010 Dakar Rally. Jonah finished the stage in 12th place and the overall in 7th.
To put the Dakar into a summarized perspective, The Dakar is a world class sporting event put on over 15 days and 14 stages. The route covered 7504 kilometers / 4,690 miles (the distance from San Francisco to Tokyo) in length and at its highest point 3,200 meters / 10,560 feet through the Andes Mountains. The terrain throughout the Dakar is unbelievably difficult and only for those who are highly skilled and trained professionals with a bit of a crazy streak.
TOP 1 Sponsors Empire Motorsports
TOP 1 Oil Products is pleased to announce a sponsorship with Empire Motorsports. Empire Motorsports races a Lotus and will be competing in the Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race (MME) in Malaysia and The Toyo Tires 24 Hour in Dubai.
Land Speed Shootout News
Get the most update information on the Top 1 Oil World Land Speed Shootout from the Bonneville Salt Flats. Go now We would like to thank everyone for their interest in the Top 1 ACK Attack Team. We have been featured on numerous websites and below are the links to all the latest coverage. D&D Performance ...
Ack Attack Sets the World Land Speed Record
After a week of tremendous challenges Mike Akatiff, Rocky Robinson and the crew of the TOP 1 ACK ATTACK overcame all obstacles and have once again claimed the title of the “world’s fastest motorcycle” It was late Saturday afternoon, September 25, 2010 at the Bonneville Salt Flats when veteran pilot Rocky Robinson strapped into the [...]
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