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Even though the salt is said to be a little “greasy” - records are being chased and broken on the Bonneville Salt Flats this week!!

Here is an update from our team - Laura Klock had some work in tech that needed to be cleared on her stock 07 Victory Vision (PP-2000 Class)…she was scheduled to race today.  15-year-old Karlee Cobb is riding the Buell Blast again this year and will be chasing her record of 107.391 set last year (MPS-PG 500).  18-year-old Erika Cobb is riding a Buell XB9 (class P-PG 1000) and was racing in the 120s already today.  Michelle Mielke had her fastest pass yesterday of 138.390 on an 02 Yamaha Road Warrior, and is chasing 140 today.

Another part of our Klock-Kiwi team, Ross Tomas, also raced yesterday and had a fastest pass of 95.775 on his Kiwi Indian Bobber (47 engine on 38 frame).  I know that he was set for higher numbers today!

The Chase for the WFB Traveling Cup includes T.R. Reiser of T-Man Performance, Kevin Edgmon of High Country Harley Davidson and Pro Stock Drag Racer Chris Rivas.  Rob Hassey crashed yesterday but word is that he is okay.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to Rob and his family.

Godspeed to our family on the Salt Flats.  Proud to be a part of this team which includes all the girls racing, pit crews, family support (all over), krew back at the shop (shown in the picture with the WFB - a little sad because he was left behind) and the big man upstairs!

Stay tuned for more news…

The Klock Werks krew made it to the Bonneville Salt Flats over the weekend for another week of racing, teamwork, camaraderie, and overcoming unforeseen challenges.  Laura, Erika, Karlee and Michelle are geared up and ready to make some record-breaking runs on the Salt.  In order to keep on track with our team, check out live reports from the Salt by Big Joe at http://klockiwi.blogspot.com/.  You can also keep up with our Krew via www.cyrilhuzeblog.com.  Cyril is on the Salt and submitting daily entries to his blog.

We will keep our Baggers Blog on www.kustombaggers.com updated as well as the recent news section on www.kustomcycles.com.

So, keep checking back for news from the Salt!!

As the Bub Speed Trials event kicks off Sunday, the competition for the World’s Fastest Bagger Traveling Cup is heating up and other sponsors are jumping on board.  The winner of the WFB Traveling Cup will receive product from Klock Werks, S&S, and now, ProCharger.  ProCharger is the industry leader in forced induction and proud to sponsor this show of power on the legendary “great white dyno” of the Bonneville Salt Flats.

We are excited to know that Pro Stock Drag Racer Chris Rivas will be on his S&S power 136 ci Road Glide,  the legendary T.R. Reiser of T-Man Performance is scheduled to bring a pro-charged 98 ci bike and Rob Hassey of RacePro Inc. will be riding Greg Daniels Road King from the Vegas area.

We are looking forward to this event and the shoot-out for the World’s Fastest Bagger Traveling Cup.  Klock Werks will be sending out updates from the Salt Flats and keep Bikernet abreast with all the latest!

Laura and Melissa survived the 1700-mile round trip trek to Colorado, the high elevation and symptoms experienced because of that, and the high South Dakota winds to attend the AMA Women and Motorcycling Conference in Keystone, Colorado.  At this conference, they attended seminars, demoed 2010 Harleys and enjoyed fellowship with other women in the motorcycle industry like Genevieve Schmitt, Athena “Chickie” Ransom (shown in picture below with Laura and Melissa), Erin Hunter, Cristine Sommer Simmons, Leslie Porterfield, Karen Davidson, Diva Amy, Leslie Prevish and many more.  It was an amazing experience for both and many accomplishments were made.  For Melissa, this was her first big ride and something she would have never dreamed about after just passing her MSF course in JUNE!!  Also, Laura became a member of the Motor Maids…they are the first and oldest women’s riding organization.

But now the focus changes to racing…on to the Bonneville Salt Flats.  We have four ladies racing again - Laura, Erika, Karlee and Michelle - on a mission to have succesful passes and maybe even set more records!  The Krew will head out to Utah on Friday and racing begins on Sunday.  Stay tuned to this blog for updates from the krew.

Just a reminder - enjoy God’s amazing creation wherever you are.  You don’t have to go the Bonneville Salt Flats or the Rocky Mountains to see the wonderous work of God’s hands (even though the Mountains are absolutely breathtaking - literally).  There is beauty - natural beauty - all around you.  You just have to take the time to look.

Klock Werks Event Schedule:

August 30-September 3 Bub Speed Trials at Bonneville Salt Flats

September 23-27 Reno Street Vibrations (Reno Harley Davidson, Reno, Nevada)

September 23-26 Bikes, Blues & BBQ (Pig Trail Harley Davidson, Rogers, AR)

October 1-4 Las Vegas Bike Fest (Las Vegas Harley Davidson, Las Vegas, Nevada)

“FOCUS” is the latest in a series of prints and Originals from Stefanie Aziere-Sattler dedicated to Land Speed Racing. Stefanie was recently featured as the official artist for the S&S 50th Anniversary Celebration, where she was intrigued by the allure of the salt.

Ask a 14 year old to focus, and they may look at you like you have 3 eyes. Put a 14 year old on a motorcycle and tell her to go as fast as she can, and you will see focus happen naturally, without any instruction. Karlee Cobb (now 15 years old, Mitchell, South Dakota) became the youngest to ever set a record on the Bonneville Salt Flats in 2008, setting 2 land speed records on her Buell Blast, at the age of 14. This painting shows her FOCUS and fierce determination as she heads out to make a pass. Karlee, her sister Erika, and mom Laura Klock are the first mother, daughter, daughter trio in the history of Land Speed Racing to hold records at the same time. If this girl stays focused, who knows what we will see her do next!

The Original is in Oil. Giclee Prints are available in a Limited Edition run of 50 pieces. All numbered and signed by the artist. Two sizes are available: 20×30 for $250.00, and 15×25 for $150.00 both sizes are available on canvas or art paper.

See more of Stefanie’s talents, contact her for private commissions, or shop existing editions available for sale at:

http://www.chromedimpressions.com/

http://www.stefanieaziere-sattler.com/

Aziere Art
6104 Blue Jay Blvd.
Sedalia, Mo. 65301
Studio 660-827-6790
cell 660-221-7792

The bikers showed up; the wind, rain and hail showed up periodically - but the bikers remained!  Sturgis was a great event for our Krew.  We were set up at two spots this year - Black Hills Harley Davidson and J&P Cycles in Sturgis - and experieced much success from both.  Highlights during Sturgis for the Klock Werks krew were Laura competing in the Baker Burn-off with most of our krew there to support her, our friends from LC Fabrications (Jeremy and Shane) both placing in the top 15 in the Freestyle class at the AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building show (more information below),  seeing old friends and current customers, and getting to meet new Klock Werks fans and customers.

Now that Sturgis is over and we are all back home - we are allowed a small amount of time to breath, re-energize, recoop and reload - and then preparation for racing at the Bonneville Salt Flats begins!  Laura’s daughters, Erika and Karlee, will both be racing again as well as Michelle Mielke (Big Joe’s wife).  Laura will take the year off from racing the WFB but may be riding some else…it is in the werks and kind of a secret!  Stay tuned for further details…

But before Bonneville, Laura and Melissa will be hitting the road - but this time they will be on bike.  They are riding to Keystone, Colorado to attend the AMA Women and Motorcycling Conference in Keystone, Colorado.  This will be Melissa’s first big trip on bike and Laura will be riding a 2010 Victory.  The AMA Women’s Conference is August 19-22 and is held at the Kestone Resort and Conference Center.  If you are a lady rider, I would strongly suggest you try to attend this event.  The conference is loaded with seminars, scenic rides in the Rocky Mountains and fellowship with other lady riders.  Check out http://www.womenandmotorcycling.com/ for more information.

Congrats to Jeremy Cupp and Shane Ramey from LC Fabrications (Grottoes, Virginia www.lcfabrications.com).  Jeremy placed 6th at the AMD World Championship with a 2006 Triumph Bonneville and Shane placed 14th with a 1967 BSA.  Go to http://amdchampionship.com/ for all the results.

Continue to send us your Rockin’ the Flare photos or other bike photos with Klock Werks parts!  We love to see the pics and hear about your story!

Upcoming Klock Werks Events:

September 23-26 Bikes, Blues & BBQ (Pig Trail Harley Davidson, Rogers, Arkansas)

September 23-27 Reno Street Vibrations (Reno, NV)