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I think it is Vinyl. It's cool, though, because theses guys save your one-off print in their system and if you damage it, they can reprint just what you need. It cost me about the same as a new set of plastics, but I don't need a graphics kit or anything. I really like the fact that there is not one other Banshee that looks like it. So, thanks!

So, We are finishing up the new Banshee for Pikes Peak, and we really thought that the Mint Green frame (with 70's style metalflake), and Orange Laker Custom plastics were pretty out there. Then my friend says " We should Wrap it". What? "You know...wrap it, like they do buses and stuff like that". Ok, sure. Wrap it to look like what? "I dunno, I'll figure somethin' out". And this, my friends, is what he came up with. This crazy, 100+hp cheetah print Banshee (funny thing is, it's not a cheetah motor, it's a T-Rex motor), will make it's debut at this years Pikes Peak International Hill Climb as Number 888, and will be ridden by Lee Kent. It'll be hard to miss. There will be a few more changes before it's completely ready. We have a few more parts to install, and everything needs to be locktighted and cotter pinned, etc. Stay tuned. Rediculous is just more fun. And the cool thing is that I can get the wrap in whatever pattern I can dream up. Just about to wrap my Z400 in something equally nutty.

This weekend, March 17 and 18, North40 Cycle Park in Sherman TX is holding the first annual Bike week at North40. There will be a Super TT (High speed TT over natural terrian - more htan 1/2 mile long) on Saturday Morning, then a 1/4 mile AMA flattrack event Saturday Evening and again on Sunday afternoon, and there will also be a MX event Sunday morning. there will also be a bike show, and swap meet. This is already becoming a huge event, with more than 600 entries expected in the bike and quad classes over the course of the weekend. Open AM and Open Pro classes will be offered on all tracks. A bonus prize will be awarded to any rider that can score a win in all three disciplines in one weekend (Super TT, Flat Track and Motocross). Quads must run flat track tires on the Super TT and flat track. See the flyer here: Bike Week Flyer Hope to see you all there.

Sway bars are a quick bolt on. Easy stuff.

Main event Results: OVAL CLASSES: Pee-Wee/Youth: 1. Kansas Burton 1. Tyler Eddington Pro 2-Stroke: 1. Jim Goertz (Toronto, Canada) 2. John Stallworth (Kansas) 3. Yoshimune Shirai (Japan) ProAm Production: 1. Ernie Hoback (Z400) 2. Colt Lemond (LTR450) 3. Mickey Gay (HON 400) 4. Kris Kinard (HON 350) 5. Jeremy Burch (LTR450) Nasty crash into the hay bales...but he's OK! Pro Production: 1. Victoria Behmer (YFZ450) 2. Josh Dais (Z400) 3. Carl "Rink" Smith (YFZ450) Open Pro: $1600.00 purse, paid back five places!! 1. Jim Goertz (SUZ 1100 AWD) 2. John Stallworth (440 Banshee) 3. Kevin Helt (HON 564) 4. John Leatherwood (YAM 450) 5. Yoshimune Shirai (500 Banshee) 6. Steven Ramey (Lonestar 440) 7. Pat Parrish (Yam 440) 8. Bob Taylor (HON 450) TT CLASSES Youth: 1. Tyler Eddington 1. Kansas Burton Pro Production: 1. Carl 'Rink' Smith (YFZ450) 2. Victoria Behmer (YFZ450) 3. Josh Davis (Z400) ProAm Production: 1. Ernie Hoback (Z400) 2. Colt Lemond (LTR450) 3. Scott Sanders (Yam350) 4. Kris Kenard (HON 350) 5. Jeremy Burch (LTR450) DNS Open Pro TT: 1. Kevin Helt (HON 564) 2. Steven Ramey (Lonestar 440) 3. Mark Wellauer (DS650) 4. Nick Stranges (POL500) Congratulations to all the participants and thanks for coming out! We had a great time having all of you there. To all of you that couldn't make it...you missed a really great show. Maybe next year! Ken

The weather still looks good for Sherman! We are looking at partly cloudy skies and mid seventy degree temps. Perfect weather for racing. If you're watching the weather online, be sure to look at Sherman, TX, and not Dallas. Dallas is about two hours south of the track and the weather is completely different. See you Friday and Saturday!

I just wanted to let everyone know that you will be able to camp on Friday night after practice. So if you want to come early you can get your Saturday wristband on Friday night and get settled in for the weekend. ken

I hope the turnout is good as well. We sure are working hard to make sure the track is up to snuff. If you can't come race, I hope you'll at least come out for a few hours to see the action. But I totally understand if you can't. Having a new baby in the house is a full time job, for sure. Take care, and thanks for the feedback on the track!! Ken

Hi Everyone, Preparation Continues for the North40 Quad Challenge, October 14th. Just looking at the weather forcast for the Sherman area and I'm happy to report that we are looking at Sunny skies and below average temps for race day. Sunny and 70 degrees. Not too bad. The track is coming together really well and we are doing final prep on the pit and parking areas this weekend. We'll do prep on the track on Friday afternoon for Friday night practice (4pm-9pm), and then we'll re-prep Saturday afternoon for the Race on Saturday night. We're now expecting better than 100 racers for the big event, including two riders from Japan and Current Pikes Peak Champion Jim Goertz is coming down from the Toronto area. We have the Dyno Works Mobile Dyno on hand, Drag Quad Exhibition runs, two food vendors, at least two live bands, and we also have helicopter rides. So it should be a good time. Hope to see all of you there. Flyer here: International Flyer Ken Stouffer PPIHC Pro Quad #287

We are scheduling an organized practice on Friday night, October 13. The night before the race you can come down early and get some pratice time on the 1/4 mile oval and the TT track. This will be a good time to check out your competition for the big race. North40 Cycle Park, Sherman, TX Friday, October 13th Gates open at 4pm Practice begins at 5pm, ends around 9ish. Fee: $8.00 per rider For The International on Satuday October 14th: Gates open at 10am (come early to get a good pit or parking spot) See flyer for the full schedule. Flyer Here. The flyer also has my contact info if you have any questions. Remember, come early enough and you can take advantage of the Dyno Works Dyno to help you with your tuning. Also, Ziggy from NMotion will be making drag quad exhibition runs at around 3-3:30pm. You don't want to miss that! Thanks, Ken