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Dave Beck Racing Year End Report The goal for the 2007 season was to retain our ACU Pro Stock title and to transition our engine programme from our successful 4-valve setup to the Ward 2-valve motors, in readiness for our 2008 and 2009 plans (more of which later).Easter saw a significant acceleration of our plans as our #1 motor, a Paul Gast special which has run consistent 7.2s, chose to completely destroy itself, handing the win to Richard Gipp in the process. We went on to win the next two championship rounds at Santa Pod and Avon Park with our remaining 4-valve motor. Two new Ward Performance 2-valve motors arrived in time for the final two rounds, together with many other tweaks from Rick Ward and a lot of advice on set-up. The first outing at Extreme Bike weekend was a steep learning curve and while ETs were not spectacular, the first half improved each run. Many hours in the workshop before the final round, plus some time on the phone to Rick Ward saw us entering the Finals in confident mood. Saturday saw us run one shakedown pass, before recording a 7.3 in the final qualifying round, followed by two 7.2s to take the win over Len Paget. The strong finish to the season bagged us a ninth ACU Pro Stock title and established the bike as indisputably the quickest Suzuki in Europe – 7.16 being the best on the 4-valve big block motor and 7.23 in the semi-final being the quickest 2-valve performance. A close look at the data suggests that 7.0s may be on the cards in 2008 with the new Ward motors. With a strong motor programme now in place, plans are being put in place for the 2008 and 2009 seasons, with talks ongoing with potential sponsors. For 2008 the team intend to contest the ACU Championship, seeking a tenth title. In addition, subject to sponsorship, we will contest at least three European Championship rounds, in addition to contesting the World Finals in Gainesville. For 2009 we are looking to put together a package to contest the full Prostar series in the US. As always, success is due to the efforts of the whole Dave Beck Racing team and its sponsors, including the crew of Charlotte (and new arrival Penelope), Ric Naylor Stephen Moon and Liam sheriden . Invaluable advice, support and backing was received from: Rick Ward of Ward Performance; Steve Clark at Nimbus (Torco oil and coatings); Eric Hochstetler at MTC Engineering; Don Plesser at PR Factory Store (Racepak); Ray Corall at MSD Ignition. We would be interested in hearing from any sponsors interested in being involved in our upcoming European and US race plans. Dave Beck Dave Beck Racing 2 Lodmore Lane Burleydam Whitchurch Shropshire sy13 4bg 01948 871264 07771 652 139 (m) 001 727 487 3811 (usa) |
