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Unless one is independently wealthy, putting together a serious racing effort requires outside sponsors. We are very, very thankful to the following organizations for their financial and service sponsorships:
Data Management Systems
PO Box 2828
Fallbrook, CA 92088
(760) 728-0984 (voice)
(760) 728-0264 (fax)
rlaszko@tfb.com
Data Management Systems (DMS) is a full-spectrum computer consulting and VAR firm located
in Fallbrook California. Their specialties include network installation and maintenance,
inter / intra / extranet connectivity, and support a full range of operating systems
including DOS, Windows, Windows NT, Netware, OS/2, and various UNIX variants. These guys
have been around since the dawn of the personal computer era & really know their
stuff. DMS provides the bulk of our outside financial support.
TFBnet
PO Box 2828
Fallbrook, CA 92088
(760) 728-7920 (voice)
(760) 728-6572 (fax)
support@tfb.com
www.tfb.com
Although 'officially' a subsidiary of Data Management Systems, TFBnet is a self-supporting Internet Service Provider. They provide dial-up accounts, web page hosting and inter / intra / extranet connectivity services and support. TFBnet is the primary ISP for northern San Diego County. TFBnet provides us with the space for our web site and some monetary support.
Viewpoint Photography
5694 Mission Center Rd Suite 293
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 299-6277 (voice)
(760) 728-0264 (fax)
photo@vupoint.com
www.vupoint.com
Viewpoint Photography is a custom photography shop. They have been the official photographers for the Willow Springs Motorcycle Club (WSMC) as well as a sponsor in the WSMC Viewpoint Photography / Honda Challenge 600 Super Stock Series for the 1997 & 1998 seasons.
If you're looking for someone to take fantastic action shots, team photos, or need that special picture for your sponsors, these are the guys to call. Viewpoint provides us with most of the pictures you see here on our web site (the good ones, anyway -- the crappy ones were taken by Bob) and some monetary support.
Escondido Cycle Center
541 N Quince
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 745-1615
www.escondidocyclecenter.com
Escondido Cycle Center is an authorized Honda, Kawasaki, and Suzuki dealer with a well stocked showroom and parts / accessories department. They've been taking care of the Laszko clan for over ten years. From the purchase of five bikes, OEM Honda parts and accessories, Honda-authorized service, and many, many aftermarket products, ECC has always been there with fair pricing, excellent service, and friendly personell. A special thanks to Dave Ketcham (Sales / Race Coordinator) who's always gone that extra mile.
Jordan Engineering
4035 Oceanside Blvd #C16
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 758-6996 (voice)
(760) 758-6126 (fax)
cjordan@tfb.com
Curt is an ex-racer turned race bike tuning wizard who knows what works and what's just advertising BS. He has a well equipped shop, complete with a Dynojet Dyno to back up his work with hard numbers. In addition to building and tuning some of the fastest bikes around, he also has a hand at putting together eight to ten Clymer repair manuals each year as well as the occasional write-up in the motorcycle mags. You'll find Curt trackside at most WSMC events, helping his racers squeeze that extra little bit out of their rides.
Asphalt & Gas
1041 Ardmore Ave
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 451-3044
Makers of trickest leather knee pucks you'll ever find. Want the smell of hamburger or a puff of blue smoke to follow you around the track? Jeffrey makes various sizes, designs, colors and compounds of the best pucks we've ever used.
Composites Unlimited / Sharskinz
300-50 Industrial Park Blvd
Sebastian, FL 32958
(561) 388-9621 (voice)
(561) 388-9680 (fax)
www.sharkskinz.com
Bodywork is a pain in the ass to install. At least that's what we used to think until we fitted up a set of Sharkskinz to our F4s. It used to take us all day to fit other manufacturer's stuff to one bike. We set up three sets of Sharkskinz F4 bodywork in one day - that's how good it is! Finish is excellent and the thickness throughout the panels is consistent.
CryoLabs, Inc.
25584 Serpens Ct
Sun City, CA 92586
(909) 672-0693 (voice)
(909) 672-1403 (fax)
www.cryolabs.com
A master in the science of cryogenically treating metals for improved durability and lower
friction. Kyle is one of the pioneers in this field and has many years of experience to
back him up. Every motor and tranny that we use has seen CryoLab's cryo chamber. Kyle also
markets cryo-treated and coated aluminum clutch plates for most popular competition bikes
(road and dirt) that last longer and weigh considerably less than the OEM steel plates.
Dunlop
PO Box 1109
Buffalo, NY 14240-1109
(800) 548-4714
www.dunloptire.com
Premium tires are the #1 priority for any serious racer. Unlike most tires that 'go away' unpredictably, the 207s will let you know it's time for a new set before putting you on your head.
Dynojet
2191 Mendenhall Dr Suite 105
North Las Vegas, NV 89031
(800) 992-4993 (voice)
(702) 399-1431 (fax)
www.dynojet.com
Famed makers of carburetor jet kits and the industry-standard Dynojet Dynomometer. Whether you're looking to put some spice into that EPA-mandated-leaned-out set of carbs or looking for hard performance numbers to tune your steed, Dynojet is the company to see.
EBC Brakes
20314 131st Court NE
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 485-7610 (voice)
(425) 486-1244 (fax)
www.ebc-brakes.com
EBC's HH sintered brake pads were definitely designed with the experienced racer in mind. Very precise, very quick to scrub off speed, the HH pads have consistently shortened braking times for Steve and I. They will not tolerate ham-fisted braking, but reward those who can provide exacting brake modulation. Coupled with their Pro-Lite series of OEM-style brake rotors and you have some serious stopping power.
Eibach Springs
17817 Gillette Ave
Irvine, CA 92614-6501
(949) 752-6700 (voice)
(949) 752-6788 (fax)
www.eibach.com
Eibach Race Springs are recognized for unsurpassed quality and performance. You can find their championship winning coil springs on a variety of race vehicles including cars, motorcycles and mountain bikes.
Elf Lubricants North America
5 North Stiles St
PO Box 1063
Linden, NJ 07036-0001
(888) 353-5823 (voice)
(908) 862-6885 (fax)
www.elfmoto.com
Probably best known for some of the best racing fuels in the world, Elf also markets a wide variety of two and four-stroke lubricants. Their Moto XT4 full synthetic oil is the only oil we use. They make a damn good brake / contact cleaner too!
Full Spectrum Design (Pit Bull Stands)
1401 E Olive Dr.
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 533-1977
www.pitbull.com
Hands down, no one makes better race stands than Full Spectrum Design. Period! Charlie VanValkenburg takes a lot of pride in his designs and deservedly so - they're rugged as hell, zinc plated for excellent corrosion protection, and just plain work.
GMD Computrack LA
1310 E Imperial Ave
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 640-2825
Frame blueprinting / straightening and suspension set-up are their specialties. Trackside support at Willow Springs is excellent. More often than not, Morris stops by the pit to see how the bike is handling and lends his expertise in fine-tuning the suspension. I may not be able to feel the effect of one click on a damper adjustment, but I do know that their setup works!
Goodridge
20309 Gramercy
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-1924
www.goodridge-usa.com
Makers of high-quality stainless steel brake lines and accessories. From pre-packaged ready-to-install kits to custom do-it-yourself lines and fittings, Goodridge is the company to see for the best in brake line technology.
Helimot European Accessories / Held
1141 Old Bayshore Hwy
San Jose, CA 95112-2808
(408) 298-9608 (voice)
(408) 271-3955 (fax)
helimot@aol.com
Held gloves have always had an excellent reputation for quality and durability. My first set of roadrace gloves were made by Held and I've never had a complaint. Tough yet supple, they provide protection in all the key places without being bulky. Helimot is the key importer of Held gloves, along with a number of other unique and very useful products for the motorcyclist. The Cool Shirt is one of our favorites. A perforated shirt with ribbing to keep the leathers away from the body just enough to let air flow through, the Cool Shirt is perfect for those 100+ degree Willow Springs days.
Holliday Canopies
141 Woodbridge Dr
Charleston, WV 25311
(800) 788-3969
www.hollidaycanopies.com
Holliday Canopies is to pit covers what Z Custom Leathers is to roadrace suits. Start with one of their basic designs and customize to your heart's content. We ordered a 15" x 22" canopy for the start of our 1999 season and absolutely love it. Craftsmanship is excellent and the little details like a rain flap between the trailer and the roof make Holliday Canopies the only choice when shopping for a professional pit cover.
Intuitive Race Products
26895 Aliso Creek Rd Suite B436
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 586-0514 (voice)
(949) 716-0590 (fax)
sales@inturace.com
www.inturace.com
Our bikes weren't wearing IRP's frame sliders when we first slid an F4 down the
pavement at Laguna Seca in 1999. The bodywork repair bill was $600. Five additional
crashes in 1999, wearing frame sliders, and the bill was $600 total. You do the math.
Lockhart Phillips
151 Calle Iglesia
San Clemente, CA 92673
(800) 221-7291 (voice)
(714) 498-9492 (fax)
info@lockhartphillipsusa.com
www.lockhartphillipsusa.com
One of the oldest and largest distributors of parts and accessories for sport bikes, LP has a huge catalog that ranges from dress-up items to serious performance products.
Maier Manufacturing
416 Crown Point Circle
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-9036 (voice)
(530) 272-4306 (fax)
www.maier-mfg.com
Makers of ABS replacement body work and accessories for sport bikes, dirt bikes, and ATVs. When durability, reasonably priced alternatives to OEM body work, or a choice of colors are what you're looking for, Maier is the company to contact.
Meguiar's
17991 Mitchell South
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 752-3861 (voice)
(949) 752-6659 (fax)
Clean it, polish it, wax it, make it look pretty - Meguiar's extensive product line will take care of your needs. Two of our favorite products are their Plastic Cleaner / Polish for keeping our windscreens clear and Body Scrub, a very fine polish for clear-coated finishes.
Modern World Ventures (Fog City)
2236 Mariner Square Dr #200
Alameda, CA 94501
(800) 436-4248 (voice)
(510) 748-1717 (fax)
www.modernworld.com
The only permanent solution to prevent fogging of faceshields is the Fog City Shield. We have been using Fog City Pro Shields since the 1997 racing season and will never race without them. What are you going to do as you enter that high-speed Willow Springs T8 sweeper at 160mph and your faceshield fogs up? Close your eyes and ride from memory? Pop your shield open while trying to control a bucking, screaming race bike and hope the sand and wind doesn't blow your eyes out of their sockets? Install a Fog City Shield and you'll never know that kind of thrill. Fog City Shields come in clear, smoke and amber and fit all of today's popular helmets.
Motion Pro
119 Independence Dr
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 329-0427 (voice)
(650) 329-0856 (fax)
MPInfo@motionpro.com
www.motionpro.com
Motion Pro is a manufacturer of high-quality throttle and cable assemblies and maker of ingenius 'how'd I ever get by without that'-type tools and accessories for street riders and racers. I think we've probably ordered every tool and part in their catalog and use them everyday. T-handle metric sockets and screwdrivers, spring pullers, manometers (carb syncronization), auxillary gas tanks, one-way brake bleeder valves, ratcheting closed-end wrenches, ....... the list goes on and on.
Motonation / Sidi
14168 Poway Rd Suite 205
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 513-6280 (voice)
(619) 513-6285 (fax)
www.motonation.com
Motonation is the U.S. distributor for Sidi products. Sidi makes one helluva roadrace boot. Tough in all the right places, but flexible enough to walk around in. Good feeling through the soles and protection where it counts.
Penske Racing Shocks
2499 S Stockton St Suite #1
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 368-5040 (voice)
(209) 368-5119 (fax)
penskeshks@aol.com
www.penskeshocks.com
One of the first improvements we made to our first race bike was a quality shock. On the advice of GMD Computrack LA, we installed a Penske 8900 unit. The adjustability and rebuildability of the shock was light-years ahead of the OEM and all other aftermarket shocks. The most impressive feature of the Penske line is their upgradability. In 1997 we upgraded our 8900 unit to the three-way adjustable 8987 shock by just swapping out the internals.
Protect All
1910 E Via Burton St
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 635-4491 (voice)
(714) 635-9716 (fax)
www.protectall.com/ProtectAll/
Race day is busy enough trying to get the bikes and bodies ready to hit the track without the hassle of constantly cleaning and waxing the bike to maintain that professional image. Enter Protect All and Quick & Easy Wash. We've been using Protect All on our street and race bikes since they first hit the marketplace. Hands down, Protect All is the best clean-and-shine-in-one-step product on the market. Quick and Easy Wash is a low water / no rinse product that is perfect for the race track and the home. Add a small amount of water to the cleaner, wash your ride, and wipe it off. No rinsing, no residue, no kidding.
Race Tech
3227 Producer Way #127
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 594-7755 (voice)
(909) 594-6682 (fax)
www.race-tech.com
rtech@race-tech.com
When it comes to race bike suspension technology, there isn't anyone who can touch Paul
Theade and the gang at Race Tech. Products like their Gold Cartridge Emulators and Gold
Fork Cartridges have set the standard for high-performance suspension goodies.
Sport Tire Services
1332 Vendels Circle #103
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 226-9410 (voice)
(805) 226-9403 (fax)
www.sporttire.com
As the exclusive dealers for Dunlop racing tires west of the Mississippi, Dennis and Terry at STS provide the service and expert advice that we've come to rely on.
Sprocket Specialists
PO Box 265
Palermo, CA 95968
(801) 244-0197
(530) 533-0802 (voice)
(530) 533-0663 (fax)
www.sprocketspecialists.com
There are a number of good sprocket companies out there, but what sets Sprocket Specialists apart, in addition to their quality sprockets, is availability. If Sprocket Specialists don't have it, it isn't made.
Tyr Sox
8445 NE 1st 40th St
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 823-8649
It's rare to come across a manufacturer who puts as much attention to detail into their products as Rich Lerue of Tyr Sox does. Not only are his tire warmers of the highest quality, but they come with cozies (blankets) to cover the warmers and fully enclose the wheel, hangers to drape the warmers from as you pull them off, and a tupper-ware bin to keep everything together.
White Brothers
24845 Corbit Place
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
(714) 692-3404 (voice)
(714) 692-3327 (fax)
www.whitebros.com
The White Brothers catalog is chock-full of all the major aftermarket manufacturers' goodies, as well as some of their own home-grown go fast accessories. Pricing is very good and service is excellent. They've never left us stranded with that all-to-common 'we don't have that in stock' two days before our next race nightmare.
Yoshimura R&D of America
4555 Carter Court
Chino, CA 91710
(909) 628-4722 (voice)
(909) 591-2198 (fax)
www.yoshimura-rd.com
Even though they have a slight Suzuki favoritism, Yoshimura R&D produces some of the highest quality and bang-for-your-buck performance accessories in the business. We've used Yosh pipes and exhaust systems on our street and race bikes for years and have always been impressed with their power-enhancing design and durability. We did an extensive search in 1997 for quality rear-sets and once again, Yoshimura came out on top. Thier 'Book of Speed' is chock-full of goodies for the serious racer (even if you don't ride a Suzuki!).
Although the following companies do not sponsor Aramel Racing, we have come to rely on their services and advice and deserve a special place on our web site. They've gone the extra mile for us and we wholeheartedly recommend them.
Aberle Custom Aircraft
2141 S Mission Rd
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 723-1731
www.tfb.com/aberlecustomaircraft
airracer@tfb.com
Tom's business is building / re-building / maintaining airplanes from his shop at the Fallbrook Air Park. The pride of a job well done and his high level of craftsmanship is evident as you look over the work-in-progress around the shop. When it comes to the type of delicate TIG welding required on the thin metals of a race bike (or plane), Tom is The Man. He understands the rigors that racing places on the hard parts, having built and raced more than a few planes himself.
HTS Marketing
757 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd Suite 8
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 598-1107 (voice)
(760) 598-3133 (fax)
HTS is the official decal and die-cut supplier for Aramel Racing. Be it little 3" decals to huge trailer-size die-cut graphics, HTS has always done an excellent job at a very reasonable price.
Knudsen Artwork
Bill Knudsen
Ramona, CA
(760) 788-1998
Bill went the extra mile, plus a few, to help us get our bikes ready for the '99 season. Four sets of bodywork, including prep work, in just over two weeks - that's a tall order! Bill came down to our shop and spent a couple hours masking off the designs, loaded the bodywork in his van and went to work with his paint gun. He made a trip back to the shop a week later just to make sure that he had the tanks masked right and to try out a couple of new lines. The completed bodywork arrived on schedule, his workmanship was terrific, and the price was more than fair. Bill also does a helluva job on custom helmets too.
Louis Novoa Engineering
1680 Marcyn Lane
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 738-8858
Louis has the coolest of jobs (short of racing, that is). He works for a large manufacturer designing parts for their in-house CNC shop. We've tapped Louis a number of times for trick one-off parts. If you're going to race, you need a guy like this around!
Sports Trailers
271 South "I" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 888-5003 (voice)
(909) 888-0133 (fax)
Kenny at Sports Trailers is probably getting tired of hearing "Can we do that to the trailer?". It's his own fault, though, because when it comes to custom trailers, he's the man (and he always says "Yes, we can do that"). Excellent workmanship, even better prices.
Z Custom Leathers
5445 Oceanus Dr Suite 107
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 890-5721 (voice)
(714) 890-5723 (fax)
www.zcustom.com
The last thing you want, sliding and rolling down the track at 100mph+ is a suit that moves around exposing tender parts to the power grinder of the pavement. Z Custom takes the time to build a suit to your exact specifications and measurements. Custom colors, designs, logos, whatever you need, Adolph and his band of merry seamsters can make it happen in leather.
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