Race Parts and Prep
We have started a new page dedicated to providing you with information on what we have done to our bike to get it in race ready condition. We will also detail some basic things needed to get your bike ready for a trackday.
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Powersports Outlet Racing Leads The Way After Round Three
Firebird Raceway, Phoenix AZ, March 21st, 2010: Seconds, and fractions of a second, are a valuable commodity in racing and everything must come together over the course of a weekend in order to win. The bike must be setup and working at its best all weekend, the rider must be mentally and physically fit to compete at their highest level, the crew must be prepared to assess and fix problems quickly, and a little luck doesn't hurt either. When all these come together it is a thing of beauty and usually provides for a great weekend. This was not one of those weekends for the Hyosung GT 650R mounted team.
The weather was cooperating with a beautiful 80 degree day in Phoenix on Sunday. Practice went well and without incident. The team was on pole for the first race of the day and got off to a good start. Matt was second going into turn one and was able to pass Rocco Horvath (#214) quickly for the lead. Kellerman was able to keep his GT650 in front of Horvaths SV650 for the remainder of the race and came away with the win.
There was a long break until the next race for the team and then they would have 3 races nearly back to back. The next race was the start of a bad trend as the bike started to exhibit a hesitation problem coming off the corners on acceleration. The problem only got worse for the following two races and with no time in between, the crew for PSO Racing were unable to diagnose and fix the problem. Matt was able to ride around the issue as best he could and managed to get on the podium in two of the final three races.
Overall the weekend did not go as smoothly as desired but the team was able to maintain their lead in all of the individual classes as well as the overall lead in the Lightweight Division. With three weeks until the next race they will be working hard to make sure the issue does not surface again and are able to race at their best on the weekend of April 18th in Phoenix.
Powersports Outlet Racing would like to thank all of its sponsors, PowersportsOutlet.com, Hyosung.Biz, Hyosung Motors USA, Jim Cox Racing, Dunlop tires, EBC, Silkolene, and Pit Bull for making the weekend possible. The PSO Race team is looking forward to a very successful 2010. If you are interested in the unique sponsorship opportunities the team can provide your company don't hesitate to call.
Powersports Outlet Racing is based out of Prescott, AZ and have been racing the Hyosung GT650R since 2006. They have achieved multiple victory's, countless podium finishes, a LW GT title, and other honors, in both the CCS, and SMRI race series. For more information you can contact the team at 928-778-7910 or email: shop@epfguzzi.com
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EP Racing Is Now Powersports Outlet Racing (PSO Racing)
Prescott AZ, March 2010: Encore Performance has moved to a bigger retail location and have started to do business as Powersports Outlet. The move was a good fit for the company and aligns themselves with their new website PowersportsOutlet.com. As the main sponsor for Matt Kellerman on his Hyosung GT650R, the race team will become Powersports Outlet Racing (PSO Racing) beginning at the next event on April 18th in Phoenix AZ.
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EP Racing Continues Winning Ways On Their GT 650R
Firebird Raceway, Phoenix AZ, Feb. 7, 2010: EP racing came into the weekend looking to continue their win streak and build upon their lead in all the CCS Southwest Lightweight Classes. The weather was not looking good for the weekend though, as the team awoke to a soaking wet track on Sunday morning. The rain had stopped by the first practice and it looked as if the clouds might clear out, so the team elected to keep the rain tires in the trailer and skip the first practice session. It turned out to be the right call for the team as the sun peeked out and started to dry the track quickly.
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Encore Performance Racing Starts New Year With Multiple Wins
Firebird Raceway, Phoenix AZ, Jan. 17, 2010: The new year brings a new hope and a general sense of optimism for most people, and the beginning of 2010 was no different for the EP Race team and their Hyosung GT 650R. A fuel injected engine arrived over the short winter break and spirits were high that the new powerplant would help propel the team to the top step of the podium. However, as with most new projects, you have to jump a few hurdles to get to the finish line and this one was no different. It requires many additional components to switch from a carbureted engine to a fuel injected engine and as the first race weekend of the year drew near it became apparent that the swap would not be done in time. Undeterred the team went into the weekend knowing they would give it their all and hope for the best, after all it is a new year!
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EP Racing Wraps up 3rd Overall
Firebird Raceway, Phoenix AZ, Nov. 15th 2009: The final race weekend of the season had its ups and downs for the EP Race team. Coming into the weekend they were looking to wrap up 3rd in all the Lightweight Classes aboard their Hyosung GT650R. The sun was out and the temperature was in the mid 70's, however, a brief rainstorm the day before had cleaned off the track, leaving it with a little less grip than usual. The most important race of the day for the team was the Thunderbike race, where Matt Kellerman (EP Racing) was tied with Kerry Alter for third place. Whoever finished ahead of the other would take third for the season.
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EP Racing Takes 2nd Aboard the Hyosung GT 650R
Firebird Raceway, Phoenix, Oct. 4th, 2009 – It was a windy weekend at the tight and technical West Track in Phoenix, yet Matt Kellerman (#63) was able to stay on the bike for three more podium finishes. Entering Round 7 of the CCS Southwest Series, EP Racing was looking to move up to third in the standings for Thunderbike as well as claiming Third Overall in the Lightweight Division. Happily both goals were accomplished with EP Racing taking a weekend best of 2nd in the Thunderbike race.
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EP Racing Claims Three Podiums On Their Hyosung GT 650R
Firebird Raceway, Phoenix, Sept. 13, 2009 – Under HOT and sunny skies Matt Kellerman was able to take his Hyosung GT 650R to three, third place finishes during the 6th round of the CCS Roadrace Southwest Series in Phoenix, AZ. After a three month summer break when the temperatures were unfit to be outside, much less dressed head to toe in cowhide, the EP Racing team was itching to get back on the track. Coming into round 6 of 8 in the CCS series, EP Racing held onto 3rd place in the Lightweight GP class, and were only 15 points behind 3rd in Lightweight Superbike and Thunderbike.
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We would like to thank all of our sponsors this year, especially the members of Korider.com that made many donations throughout the year!!! Their donations help keep the fire burning and our desire strong to produce results for the faithful following of Hyosung riders. If you would like to help our team, we are accepting donations via PayPal. Every donation of $10 or more will get you a pair of Korider.Com stickers.
When our team first started racing we stayed on top of our race reports much more regularly. All of our reports from 2006 have been archived here. We will be much more vigilant this year in our reporting of our race results. We have also posted a race video onboard our GT 650R on You Tube. Look for more videos throughout the year. We also have some EP (Encore Performance) Racing merchandise for sale to help our racing efforts. Our next updates to the racing pages will include more information on what you can do to your GT to get it ready for the track, check back soon!!
