Leslie Porterfield Signs With Bazzazz
Leslie Porterfield Signs with Bazzazz
Porterfield, one of racings brightest stars and favored to exceed her top run of 240.382 mph, will be competing on a Turbo charged Honda CBR 1000RR built by Al Lambs Dallas Honda. Porterfield is thrilled to partner with Bazzaz, They are definitely the leader when it comes to engine management and electronics for professional motorcycle racing. Its all about performance and I can confidently say that they have the market cornered in that arena.
Joe Buxton, General Manager of Bazzaz was excited to partner Lamb and Porterfield, These guys are great mechanics. They understand the importance of a properly tuned engine and what it takes to build a great race bike that will win races. Buxton is also looking forward to increased product development and the feedback they will receive from Porterfields team. Buxton and the Bazzaz team will be on hand to support Porterfield as she hits the salt on August 16th, in the turbo-charged Sir Speedy Honda CBR 1000RR. This year Bazzaz is proud to join American Honda Motor Corp along with numerous other sponsors as Porterfield attempts to set a new land speed record. Porterfields commitment to racing and her strength have earned her the respect of the entire industry. Industry professionals agree that Porterfields achievements both on and off the track are influential in changing the field of womens racing for years to come.
Porterfield is from Dallas, Texas and has been riding and racing motorcycles since she was 16. She has always loved a challenge and thrived in competitive fields usually reserved for men. In 2005 she opened High Five Cycles and her dream of setting a record at Bonneville took flight. The road to achieving her goal was not an easy one but she never gave up. In August of 2007 she made her first attempt and was sidelined when she crashed going 110 mph. She was care-flighted to the hospital with 7 broken ribs, punctured lung and concussion.
Where some would have backed away, Porterfield was just getting started. Her motto of If it were easy, everyone would do it, had her back to the Salt Flats more determined than ever. In 2008 at Bonneville she set her first record at 209 mph on a naked (unfaired) motorcycle. The record earned her the honor of being the first woman in Bonnevilles 61 year history to earn her red hat and be in the prestigious 200MPH Club. 2008 was her year with an unparalleled fastest world record of any woman on a motorcycle at 232 mph. This same event was where she first set the 1000cc production class record on a Honda CBR1000RR.
This year, Porterfield is proud to be riding the Sir Speedy Honda and is representing American Honda Motor Co., Bazzaz, Honda Pro Oils & Chemicals, Shoei, Ohlins, PMP,TCX, Dunlop, Apex, Worldwide Bearings, Pompis, Fieldsheer and Foremost Insurance at Bonneville.
About Bazzaz:
Ammar Bazzaz started Bazzaz, Inc in 2003 to provide expertise in the area of engine management and electronics for the top tier professional motorcycle racer. His ultimate goal was to bring the same technology and knowledge to racers and motorcycle enthusiasts of all levels. At Bazzaz they pride themselves on offering fun to use, highly effective engine control electronics. Today, Bazzaz is recognized as a world leader in manufacturing products for fuel management, self tuning, quick shift, and traction control for all types of motorcycles and ATV's.
For additional information: http://www.bazzaz.net/
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