Quest for 200 mph

[greenjunk]

More like how fast have you driven cars regularly when racing. ET? MPH? I estimate it would be several thousand dollars to get a ride in the car. The liability is huge for the car owner, add to that the chance of parts breakage from a rookie driver, you're looking at $5-$7k

[Russell]

I am starting to think a sport bike with a side car

I think people on sport bikes are crazy. From what I hear I know people with sport bikes with side cars are crazy.

[brandontinley]

I wonder how now will handle at speed with a side car

[DanStokes]

The answer (from those I've talked with who ride them) is "terrible". And that from guys like Todd Dross who have lots of experience on all kinds of bikes. I would not recommend it.

The reason folks build sidecar bikes is that there used to be a bunch of open (no one had run the class) records in sidecar racing so this was really low hanging fruit (to steal a common phrase). Get to the end of the track, set a record. Most of those classes have now been run and it's no longer "easy". Most of the larger engine classes now have records well over 200 and none of the guys say it's an easy ride. You have, in effect, a wing hanging off one side of the bike and it will try to fly at speed.

If you want a record it's a whole different deal from just going 200. Either way, if you want to do it on a bike be prepared to spend HEAVILY on an excellent helmet, leathers, body armor, etc. Also, the bike needs to be prepped - safety wiring, kill switch, steering damper, etc, etc. You can't just buy a bike, take it to the track, and run it. The better (and likely cheaper) bet is probably to buy one that's been raced at SCTA or ECTA events and start there. Try Twin Jugs Cycles in Fredricksburg VA - Todd might have something or can steer you toward someone.

Dan

[YELLA BRICK]

Keep in mind, whichever route you take, you'll have to go through the licensing runs like all rookies. There is much personal satisfaction in building the car you drive. It does take time and mucho dollars. Also much positive in buying a car already built and sorted out.

[brandontinley]

I have built cars and raced them, I agree it is great seeing what you built can do, but I don't have the time for that.i am fixing to be commuting 600 miles each way every other week and have zero time free. So I am either gonna pay to do it or just buy a bike and do it.