ELLIS ABOARD G2/S&S BUELL NO. 8 AFTER DAY 1 OF QUALIFYING
Courtesy Jerry Battle
G SQUARED MOTORSPORTS
OWNERS: GEORGE BRYCE & GEORGE SMITH
NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES
PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE: G SQUARED S&S BUELL
RIDER: CHIP ELLIS
MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz
Qualifying:
Session 1 Friday: 7.199 seconds at 176.79 mph (# 8)
Session 2 Friday: 7.145 seconds at 183.69 mph (# 8)
HEBRON, Ohio (May 20, 2005) - With two of four qualifying sessions completed, Chip Ellis, aboard the G Squared/S&S Cycle Buell, was No. 8 on the qualifying ladder for the 41st annual NHRA Pontiac Performance Nationals presented by Summit Racing.
Ellis recorded a pass of 7.199 seconds in the opening session this afternoon; then improved in the second session when he cruised the National Trail Raceway quarter-mile in 7.145 seconds at 183.69 mph.
"We improved a bunch in that second run," said George Bryce, who along with partner George Smith is the brain trust behind G Squared Motorsports. "We went the right way and plan to show some more of the same improvement tomorrow."
Ellis indicated that he feels his riding was back on track today. "We had a couple of good lights and I feel I handled the bike well. That gives me additional confidence going into tomorrow," he said.
The G Squared-built, S&S-powered Buell of Chris Rivas continued to make people take notice of their performance. The Mohegan Sun-backed Pro Stock Motorcycle of Rivas finished in the second slot with a run of 7.107 seconds at 181.54 mph.
Not far behind was Ryan Schnitz aboard the Muzzy--built, S&S-powered Buell. Schnitz recorded an elapsed time of 7.141 seconds, good for the No. 7 spot.
And for the second event in a row, Matt Guidera, aboard the Rocklin HD G Squared-built, S&S Cycle--powered Buell, recorded a career best E. T. when he stopped the finish line clocks at 7.279 seconds.
"G Squared Motorsports is in the business to produce and sell high performance street and competition motorcycles. Therefore, we want our bikes to do well in competition. It looks like Rivas, Schnitz and Guidera have what it takes to be successful on the NHRA POWERade series and both G Squared and S&S Cycle are proud to be part of that success," added Bryce.
QUALIFYING SCHEDULE: With Smith, Bryce and Ken Johnson calling the tuning set up, qualifying for Ellis and the G Squared/S&S Buell concludes with two additional sessions on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Ellis begins his quest for the Pro Stock Bike title on Sunday with eliminations for all classes beginning at 11 a.m. All times are EASTERN TIME (ET) and subject to change at anytime.
TELEVISION: Qualifying highlights for the 41st annual NHRA Pontiac Performance Nationals presented by Summit Racing can be seen on ESPN2 on Saturday evening (May 21) from 11 p.m. until 1 a.m. ESPN2 will also air same-day television coverage of eliminations from 8 until 11 p.m. on Sunday evening (May 22). The elimination show repeats on ESPN2 early Monday morning, May 23, from 2 until 4:30 a.m. Television times are Eastern Time (ET) and subject to change at anytime. Check local listings.
G SQUARED MOTORSPORTS: When Harley Davidson accelerated their effort in NHRA, S&S Cycle decided in 2002 to join the battle. Because of his vast R&D experience, coupled with his racing background, S&S asked George Smith to head their project to field a competitive S&S V-Twin bike on the NHRA circuit. Smith immediately asked George Bryce, who had been working with S&S Cycle on a similar project, to join the new endeavor and G Squared Motorsports was formed in 2003. Both Smith and Bryce knew if they collaborated on the project, joining the resources, knowledge and talents of S&S and Star Racing, they could produce a competitive bike to race in Pro Stock Motorcycle competition on the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. The G Squared/S&S-powered V-Twin Buell debuted in 2004.
G SQUARED MOTORSPORTS
OWNERS: GEORGE BRYCE & GEORGE SMITH
NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES
PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE: G SQUARED S&S BUELL
RIDER: CHIP ELLIS
MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz
Qualifying:
Session 1 Friday: 7.199 seconds at 176.79 mph (# 8)
Session 2 Friday: 7.145 seconds at 183.69 mph (# 8)
HEBRON, Ohio (May 20, 2005) - With two of four qualifying sessions completed, Chip Ellis, aboard the G Squared/S&S Cycle Buell, was No. 8 on the qualifying ladder for the 41st annual NHRA Pontiac Performance Nationals presented by Summit Racing.
Ellis recorded a pass of 7.199 seconds in the opening session this afternoon; then improved in the second session when he cruised the National Trail Raceway quarter-mile in 7.145 seconds at 183.69 mph.
"We improved a bunch in that second run," said George Bryce, who along with partner George Smith is the brain trust behind G Squared Motorsports. "We went the right way and plan to show some more of the same improvement tomorrow."
Ellis indicated that he feels his riding was back on track today. "We had a couple of good lights and I feel I handled the bike well. That gives me additional confidence going into tomorrow," he said.
The G Squared-built, S&S-powered Buell of Chris Rivas continued to make people take notice of their performance. The Mohegan Sun-backed Pro Stock Motorcycle of Rivas finished in the second slot with a run of 7.107 seconds at 181.54 mph.
Not far behind was Ryan Schnitz aboard the Muzzy--built, S&S-powered Buell. Schnitz recorded an elapsed time of 7.141 seconds, good for the No. 7 spot.
And for the second event in a row, Matt Guidera, aboard the Rocklin HD G Squared-built, S&S Cycle--powered Buell, recorded a career best E. T. when he stopped the finish line clocks at 7.279 seconds.
"G Squared Motorsports is in the business to produce and sell high performance street and competition motorcycles. Therefore, we want our bikes to do well in competition. It looks like Rivas, Schnitz and Guidera have what it takes to be successful on the NHRA POWERade series and both G Squared and S&S Cycle are proud to be part of that success," added Bryce.
QUALIFYING SCHEDULE: With Smith, Bryce and Ken Johnson calling the tuning set up, qualifying for Ellis and the G Squared/S&S Buell concludes with two additional sessions on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Ellis begins his quest for the Pro Stock Bike title on Sunday with eliminations for all classes beginning at 11 a.m. All times are EASTERN TIME (ET) and subject to change at anytime.
TELEVISION: Qualifying highlights for the 41st annual NHRA Pontiac Performance Nationals presented by Summit Racing can be seen on ESPN2 on Saturday evening (May 21) from 11 p.m. until 1 a.m. ESPN2 will also air same-day television coverage of eliminations from 8 until 11 p.m. on Sunday evening (May 22). The elimination show repeats on ESPN2 early Monday morning, May 23, from 2 until 4:30 a.m. Television times are Eastern Time (ET) and subject to change at anytime. Check local listings.
G SQUARED MOTORSPORTS: When Harley Davidson accelerated their effort in NHRA, S&S Cycle decided in 2002 to join the battle. Because of his vast R&D experience, coupled with his racing background, S&S asked George Smith to head their project to field a competitive S&S V-Twin bike on the NHRA circuit. Smith immediately asked George Bryce, who had been working with S&S Cycle on a similar project, to join the new endeavor and G Squared Motorsports was formed in 2003. Both Smith and Bryce knew if they collaborated on the project, joining the resources, knowledge and talents of S&S and Star Racing, they could produce a competitive bike to race in Pro Stock Motorcycle competition on the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. The G Squared/S&S-powered V-Twin Buell debuted in 2004.
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