2/10
Daytona Beach Bike Week 2010 will be busy for Bison Racing rider Walt Sipp.
February 27-28 will see Walt debut the new Bison Racing AHDRA Buell Pro Gas drag bike at Speedworld Dragway in
Orlando, FL. Pro Gas bikes usually run in the 6.90 – 7.40 @ 190+ mph in the ¼ mile.
March 3-5 will see Walt on the familiar Bison Racing Buell 1125R in the AMA Pro Racing Daytona 200 held at Daytona
International Speedway.
Walt said, “I’m pretty happy to be road racing this year. Two weeks ago, I thought I’d be watching the 200 so actually riding is
pretty exciting. I’m also looking forward to the new challenge with the drag bike. Drag racing is where I started, but I’ve never
ridden anything like this bike so it should be a good time. I’d just really like to thank Bison Racing and ProCharger
Superchargers for making it all possible.”
To get updates and follow Walt in 2010, please visit www.waltsipp.com
2/09
For Immediate Release:
Sipp will make third straight Daytona 200 appearance.
Kansas City, MO – Bison Racing/AIPRacing.com rider Walt Sipp announced today that he will make his third straight Daytona
200 appearance. Haven ridden under the lights at Daytona during the last two Moto-ST 8 hour races, he will have some good
experience riding into the darkness. Plus with previous experience in the 200, the 2009 race looks to be a good one.
Clint Solomon from AIP Racing in Van Nuys, California will handle the crew chief duties along with Chris Jones, also from AIP.
Both guys bring a wealth of experience to the team as this will be Walt’s first ride aboard the new Yamaha’s.
Walt said, “I’m really happy to be doing the 200 again. I was worried I would only be a spectator. Having the AIP Racing guys
there will be a huge help as well. I won’t have a chance to ride the bike before the AMA weekend starts so I we’ll have to get
up to speed fast. The Yamaha will be a big change after 10 years on v-twins.”
Visit www.waltsipp.com to find out how to be a part of the action and to follow Walt and his Championship chase.
12/08
Sipp Announces 2009 Racing Plans
Kansas City, MO – Bison Racing rider Walt Sipp announced today that after 10 years riding Buell Motorcycles, 2009 will see a
switch to a new blue brand. Sipp will once again be riding in select ASRA Superbike and Sportbike races as well as the new
AMA Daytona Sportbike series. This year however will see him on Yamaha R6’s along with new sponsor AIP Racing.com out
of Van Nuys, CA. AIP Racing.com is well known for their performance work and race engines throughout California. They
have had many riders competing in WSMC and AMA competition. Sipp said,” I’m both sad and excited to be switching brands
for next year. Buell has been great over last ten years and I owe a lot to Erik and the whole company, but I look forward to the
new challenge. Yamaha looked to be the smart move after the dominating display in both AMA and ASRA competition. “With
regards to the new sponsor, AIP Racing.com, Walt said,”I’m also really excited to have AIP on board. I know they’ve built some
rocket motors for Yamaha riders in the past. I look forward to seeing where a great bike with a great motor can take me. Plus
being a Dunlop rider for the past 10 years, I am pretty excited they were chosen as the spec tire for the AMA so no new tires
to learn.”
Unfortunately after two straight Daytona 200 appearances, Walt will have to miss the 2009 event. Haven ridden under the
lights at Daytona during the last two Moto-ST 8 hour races, he was really looking forward to it, but the team has decided it
better to spread out the budget as the Daytona 200 is an expensive endeavor. Walt said, “Yeah, watching from the sidelines
will be tough this year. Finishing the 07 Daytona race probably meant more than my first pro win. I’ll be in Daytona for the
ASRA weekend and I’ll still be in there for the AMA weekend. I’m just kind of hoping something last minute will come up and
allow me to give it a go.”
Walt would also like to welcome new sponsors, Woodcraft, Armour Bodies and Driven Sprockets.
4/2008
Sipp scores win at Heartland Park Topeka!
Topeka, KS – Bison Racing / Zero 7 Design Concepts rider Walt Sipp won round two of the ASRA Thunderbike
Championship, held at a chilly Heartland Park Topeka circuit. Qualifying went well even on used tires from the previous AMA
weekend. Walt qualified on the front row (2nd) with a 1:49.752. Nate Kern was on pole with a lap of 1:49.619 after early pole
man Dave Estok’s time was dis-allowed for not being able to make the post qualifying dyno run. Sipp said, “I’m pretty happy
with how things are going. If I would have known I had a shot at pole I would have put on new tires! It still feels good to be on
the front row at my home track!”
For the race on Sunday, Walt was confidant he could run the pace at the front. “I’m sure I can run with Nate and Dave. I just
can’t let Nate get the holeshot” said Sipp. As it turns out, his fears were realized when he missed second gear on the start and
ended up being fifth going into turn one. He made quick work of the first two riders and set off after Kern and Estok who had
already started pulling away. Soon though he was on Kern’s back wheel and made the pass coming on to the front straight.
Walt said, “Man, I don’t think I could have gotten away worse! I was happy I was able to reel in the guys as fast as I did after
my mistake at the start.” Walt soon started making progress on Estok while opening a gap on Kern. Just after half way though,
Sipp came upon a frustrated Estok obviously having mechanical issues. Sipp said, “I saw Dave having problems and I knew
this one was mine. I knew I had a slight gap on Kern so I decided to just try to maintain the gap. I really used up my tires trying
to catch those guys.” However, he backed it down too much and Kern was able to re-pass Sipp over the tunnel turn coming to
the white flag. “Nate came by me and I told myself no more taking care of the tires – he’s not going to steal this one. I was able
to get by him going into turn one. I just put my head down went as hard as I could. As it turns out Kern and I turned our fastest
laps on the last lap. Thankfully mine was a little quicker (1:48.209 to a 1:48.459). I would have like to been battling with Dave
for the win, but I was only .3 of his track record (1:47.9) so it proves I would have been there no matter what. I know he’ll be
strong the rest of the season as will Kern and the rest of the guys. Right now I’m just going to savor the win and go into the
next race wanting more!”
With the win at HPT and a fourth in Daytona, Walt moves up to second in the points only eight behind the leader Kern.
2/2008
Mentor, OH, February 27, 2008 – Zero 7 Design Concepts, a division of Leroy-Thompson, today announced its sponsorship
of Walt Sipp, AMA Superbike Championship racer and ASRA licensed road racer.
Scott Webster, Owner of Leroy-Thompson and Zero 7 Design Concepts, commented: "Having worked with Walt on several
projects, it was a natural progression to support him in his racing career. I admire his drive and determination.”
Walt has been involved in some form of racing his entire life, beginning with cars and drag bikes. He began his road racing
career in 1999 after attending Learning Curves Roadracing School. He also attended the Kevin Schwantz School. He
finished second in his very first race and has been hooked ever since. Be sure to watch Walt compete in the 67th edition of
the most prestigious motorcycle race in America, the Daytona 200. The race takes place at Daytona International Speedway
on March 8th during Daytona Bike Week. The race will also be aired on The Speed Channel. Check your local listings.
Zero 7 Design Concepts, located just outside of Cleveland, Ohio, is an in-house graphic design and print facility equipped
with the latest design software, full color printer and vinyl plotter. In addition to general print work, Zero 7 specializes in large
format color banners, vehicle and trailer wraps and unique logo and graphic design.
Leroy-Thompson specializes in handcrafted motorcycles and custom parts, and has been featured in the book The Art of the
Bobber, in numerous motorcycle industry magazines and was featured on an episode of “Biker Build-Off” on The Learning
Channel in 2007. Visit Zero 7 Design Concepts and Leroy-Thompson on the web at www.zero7designconcepts.com and www.
leroythompsonchoppers.com or call 440-266-1635.
10/2007
JAMES GANG/HOBAN BROTHERS BUELL THIRD AT DAYTONA MOTO-ST
Richie Morris Racing Buell Second in GST Final Standings
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The James Gang Racing/Hoban Brothers Buell XB12R sponsored by Buell of Appleton and
Darkhorse Crankworks and ridden by Paul James, Jeff Johnson and Walt Sipp finished third in the Grand Sport Touring
(GST) class in the 8 Hours At Daytona, the sixth and final round of the SunTrust MOTO-ST Series for motorcycle endurance
racing. Despite a minor mid-race crash, the team completed 216 laps of the Daytona International Speedway road course,
and finished three laps behind the class-winning Touring Sport Ducati entry (Doug Polen/Peter Friedland/Frank Shockley),
clinching third place overall in the final season GST points standings.
“It was a great weekend for our team,” said Hoban Brother’s John Dahmer. “Our riders clicked off consistent lap times, our pit
stops were solid, and our 2008 Buell Thunderstorm engine worked flawlessly. It was a total team effort.”
The Richie Morris Racing/Daytona Harley-Davidson/Buell team was running third on the same lap as the GST leader when
their chain derailed in the third hour of the event. The Richie Morris Racing team repaired the Buell XB12R and returned to
the race, completing 205 laps to place eighth in GST. The result dropped the Richie Morris Racing team from first to second
in GST season points, 188 to 183, to Touring Sport Ducati. James Gang Racing finished the season third in GST, with 181
points.
In the first complete season of the SunTrust MOTO-ST Series, Buell teams won four of six GST races and at least one Buell
team placed on the podium at each event.
At Daytona, the overall MOTO-ST win and first place in the Buell Motorcycle Company SuperSport Twins (SST) class went to
Roadracingworld.com Suzuki 18 (Chris Ulrich/Gary Mason/Cory West) on a Suzuki SV1000S that completed 234 laps in 8:
01.06.454. The SST class championship was clinched prior to Daytona by Aprilia USA 1 (Ty Howard/Ben Thompson/Henry
Wiles). Eleventh overall and first in the ST (Sport Twins) class was the Speedwerks 87 Suzuki SV650 (Hawk Mazzotta/Scott
Ryan/Brian Kcraget), which completed 218 laps.
Daytona Beach Bike Week 2010 will be busy for Bison Racing rider Walt Sipp.
February 27-28 will see Walt debut the new Bison Racing AHDRA Buell Pro Gas drag bike at Speedworld Dragway in
Orlando, FL. Pro Gas bikes usually run in the 6.90 – 7.40 @ 190+ mph in the ¼ mile.
March 3-5 will see Walt on the familiar Bison Racing Buell 1125R in the AMA Pro Racing Daytona 200 held at Daytona
International Speedway.
Walt said, “I’m pretty happy to be road racing this year. Two weeks ago, I thought I’d be watching the 200 so actually riding is
pretty exciting. I’m also looking forward to the new challenge with the drag bike. Drag racing is where I started, but I’ve never
ridden anything like this bike so it should be a good time. I’d just really like to thank Bison Racing and ProCharger
Superchargers for making it all possible.”
To get updates and follow Walt in 2010, please visit www.waltsipp.com
2/09
For Immediate Release:
Sipp will make third straight Daytona 200 appearance.
Kansas City, MO – Bison Racing/AIPRacing.com rider Walt Sipp announced today that he will make his third straight Daytona
200 appearance. Haven ridden under the lights at Daytona during the last two Moto-ST 8 hour races, he will have some good
experience riding into the darkness. Plus with previous experience in the 200, the 2009 race looks to be a good one.
Clint Solomon from AIP Racing in Van Nuys, California will handle the crew chief duties along with Chris Jones, also from AIP.
Both guys bring a wealth of experience to the team as this will be Walt’s first ride aboard the new Yamaha’s.
Walt said, “I’m really happy to be doing the 200 again. I was worried I would only be a spectator. Having the AIP Racing guys
there will be a huge help as well. I won’t have a chance to ride the bike before the AMA weekend starts so I we’ll have to get
up to speed fast. The Yamaha will be a big change after 10 years on v-twins.”
Visit www.waltsipp.com to find out how to be a part of the action and to follow Walt and his Championship chase.
12/08
Sipp Announces 2009 Racing Plans
Kansas City, MO – Bison Racing rider Walt Sipp announced today that after 10 years riding Buell Motorcycles, 2009 will see a
switch to a new blue brand. Sipp will once again be riding in select ASRA Superbike and Sportbike races as well as the new
AMA Daytona Sportbike series. This year however will see him on Yamaha R6’s along with new sponsor AIP Racing.com out
of Van Nuys, CA. AIP Racing.com is well known for their performance work and race engines throughout California. They
have had many riders competing in WSMC and AMA competition. Sipp said,” I’m both sad and excited to be switching brands
for next year. Buell has been great over last ten years and I owe a lot to Erik and the whole company, but I look forward to the
new challenge. Yamaha looked to be the smart move after the dominating display in both AMA and ASRA competition. “With
regards to the new sponsor, AIP Racing.com, Walt said,”I’m also really excited to have AIP on board. I know they’ve built some
rocket motors for Yamaha riders in the past. I look forward to seeing where a great bike with a great motor can take me. Plus
being a Dunlop rider for the past 10 years, I am pretty excited they were chosen as the spec tire for the AMA so no new tires
to learn.”
Unfortunately after two straight Daytona 200 appearances, Walt will have to miss the 2009 event. Haven ridden under the
lights at Daytona during the last two Moto-ST 8 hour races, he was really looking forward to it, but the team has decided it
better to spread out the budget as the Daytona 200 is an expensive endeavor. Walt said, “Yeah, watching from the sidelines
will be tough this year. Finishing the 07 Daytona race probably meant more than my first pro win. I’ll be in Daytona for the
ASRA weekend and I’ll still be in there for the AMA weekend. I’m just kind of hoping something last minute will come up and
allow me to give it a go.”
Walt would also like to welcome new sponsors, Woodcraft, Armour Bodies and Driven Sprockets.
4/2008
Sipp scores win at Heartland Park Topeka!
Topeka, KS – Bison Racing / Zero 7 Design Concepts rider Walt Sipp won round two of the ASRA Thunderbike
Championship, held at a chilly Heartland Park Topeka circuit. Qualifying went well even on used tires from the previous AMA
weekend. Walt qualified on the front row (2nd) with a 1:49.752. Nate Kern was on pole with a lap of 1:49.619 after early pole
man Dave Estok’s time was dis-allowed for not being able to make the post qualifying dyno run. Sipp said, “I’m pretty happy
with how things are going. If I would have known I had a shot at pole I would have put on new tires! It still feels good to be on
the front row at my home track!”
For the race on Sunday, Walt was confidant he could run the pace at the front. “I’m sure I can run with Nate and Dave. I just
can’t let Nate get the holeshot” said Sipp. As it turns out, his fears were realized when he missed second gear on the start and
ended up being fifth going into turn one. He made quick work of the first two riders and set off after Kern and Estok who had
already started pulling away. Soon though he was on Kern’s back wheel and made the pass coming on to the front straight.
Walt said, “Man, I don’t think I could have gotten away worse! I was happy I was able to reel in the guys as fast as I did after
my mistake at the start.” Walt soon started making progress on Estok while opening a gap on Kern. Just after half way though,
Sipp came upon a frustrated Estok obviously having mechanical issues. Sipp said, “I saw Dave having problems and I knew
this one was mine. I knew I had a slight gap on Kern so I decided to just try to maintain the gap. I really used up my tires trying
to catch those guys.” However, he backed it down too much and Kern was able to re-pass Sipp over the tunnel turn coming to
the white flag. “Nate came by me and I told myself no more taking care of the tires – he’s not going to steal this one. I was able
to get by him going into turn one. I just put my head down went as hard as I could. As it turns out Kern and I turned our fastest
laps on the last lap. Thankfully mine was a little quicker (1:48.209 to a 1:48.459). I would have like to been battling with Dave
for the win, but I was only .3 of his track record (1:47.9) so it proves I would have been there no matter what. I know he’ll be
strong the rest of the season as will Kern and the rest of the guys. Right now I’m just going to savor the win and go into the
next race wanting more!”
With the win at HPT and a fourth in Daytona, Walt moves up to second in the points only eight behind the leader Kern.
2/2008
Mentor, OH, February 27, 2008 – Zero 7 Design Concepts, a division of Leroy-Thompson, today announced its sponsorship
of Walt Sipp, AMA Superbike Championship racer and ASRA licensed road racer.
Scott Webster, Owner of Leroy-Thompson and Zero 7 Design Concepts, commented: "Having worked with Walt on several
projects, it was a natural progression to support him in his racing career. I admire his drive and determination.”
Walt has been involved in some form of racing his entire life, beginning with cars and drag bikes. He began his road racing
career in 1999 after attending Learning Curves Roadracing School. He also attended the Kevin Schwantz School. He
finished second in his very first race and has been hooked ever since. Be sure to watch Walt compete in the 67th edition of
the most prestigious motorcycle race in America, the Daytona 200. The race takes place at Daytona International Speedway
on March 8th during Daytona Bike Week. The race will also be aired on The Speed Channel. Check your local listings.
Zero 7 Design Concepts, located just outside of Cleveland, Ohio, is an in-house graphic design and print facility equipped
with the latest design software, full color printer and vinyl plotter. In addition to general print work, Zero 7 specializes in large
format color banners, vehicle and trailer wraps and unique logo and graphic design.
Leroy-Thompson specializes in handcrafted motorcycles and custom parts, and has been featured in the book The Art of the
Bobber, in numerous motorcycle industry magazines and was featured on an episode of “Biker Build-Off” on The Learning
Channel in 2007. Visit Zero 7 Design Concepts and Leroy-Thompson on the web at www.zero7designconcepts.com and www.
leroythompsonchoppers.com or call 440-266-1635.
10/2007
JAMES GANG/HOBAN BROTHERS BUELL THIRD AT DAYTONA MOTO-ST
Richie Morris Racing Buell Second in GST Final Standings
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The James Gang Racing/Hoban Brothers Buell XB12R sponsored by Buell of Appleton and
Darkhorse Crankworks and ridden by Paul James, Jeff Johnson and Walt Sipp finished third in the Grand Sport Touring
(GST) class in the 8 Hours At Daytona, the sixth and final round of the SunTrust MOTO-ST Series for motorcycle endurance
racing. Despite a minor mid-race crash, the team completed 216 laps of the Daytona International Speedway road course,
and finished three laps behind the class-winning Touring Sport Ducati entry (Doug Polen/Peter Friedland/Frank Shockley),
clinching third place overall in the final season GST points standings.
“It was a great weekend for our team,” said Hoban Brother’s John Dahmer. “Our riders clicked off consistent lap times, our pit
stops were solid, and our 2008 Buell Thunderstorm engine worked flawlessly. It was a total team effort.”
The Richie Morris Racing/Daytona Harley-Davidson/Buell team was running third on the same lap as the GST leader when
their chain derailed in the third hour of the event. The Richie Morris Racing team repaired the Buell XB12R and returned to
the race, completing 205 laps to place eighth in GST. The result dropped the Richie Morris Racing team from first to second
in GST season points, 188 to 183, to Touring Sport Ducati. James Gang Racing finished the season third in GST, with 181
points.
In the first complete season of the SunTrust MOTO-ST Series, Buell teams won four of six GST races and at least one Buell
team placed on the podium at each event.
At Daytona, the overall MOTO-ST win and first place in the Buell Motorcycle Company SuperSport Twins (SST) class went to
Roadracingworld.com Suzuki 18 (Chris Ulrich/Gary Mason/Cory West) on a Suzuki SV1000S that completed 234 laps in 8:
01.06.454. The SST class championship was clinched prior to Daytona by Aprilia USA 1 (Ty Howard/Ben Thompson/Henry
Wiles). Eleventh overall and first in the ST (Sport Twins) class was the Speedwerks 87 Suzuki SV650 (Hawk Mazzotta/Scott
Ryan/Brian Kcraget), which completed 218 laps.
Walt Sipp.com
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