Name:             
Wesley Kane
            Resides:           
Azusa, California

          Profession:         
                     Right now, a motorcycle mechanic                     

       Years Riding:    
           6         

      Years Racing:  
2009 is my second year of racing

        Race Series:     
CMRA #888 (Novice)

         Best Finish:      
2^nd , Oak Hill Raceway, TX, Superbike A Novice / 4^th overall in Superstock A Novice

 

Background:

When I finished high school, all I wanted was a motorcycle.  I found that the most logical way for me to acquire a motorcycle was to move out of my mom’s house and get a job. For me, the fastest way to accomplish this goal was to join the military.  I enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in December 2001.  By the time I had enough money and credit to buy a motorcycle it was early 2003.  I bought the first 2003 Ninja ZX6R to hit the showroom in Jacksonville, Arkansas.  After an endless stream of traffic tickets and having my riding privileges revoked by the Air Force, I decided to start riding exclusively on the track.

 

I joined an endurance team in 2005, which was a waste of time.  I think I only rode twice out of 3 race weekends for a total of 45 minutes.  In 2006 I had plans to race the entire year but instead was sent to Iraq for a tour of duty.  I came back, raced one race and blew my engine up.  I raced nearly the entire 2007 season as a novice, and was again blocked by another blown engine.  I was, however, worthy enough (apparently) to earn an expert license for my efforts during the 2007 season.  During all of this I managed to squeeze in a few Pridmore Star School weekends, graduate college with an A.S and B.S in Business Management, finish my 6-year enlistment in the Air Force, and move to California. 

 

Primary Goals:

Build a solid racing foundation to be competitive at the pro level.  

 

2009 Goals:

Race the entire 2009 AFM season.  Place within top 10 consistently.  Keep pushing myself to the next level.  Learn the ways of the GSX-R1000.

 

Thanks to:

M Racing Performance


Lockhart Phillips  www.lockhartphillipsusa.com



Riders Review Magazine  www.ridersreview.com


...and anyone & everyone who has ever helped or supported me.

 

 

Name: Peter O'Sullivan
Resides: San Francisco, CA
Profession: Internet Media Consultant
Years Riding: 16
Years Racing: 8
Race Series: AFM (#7 for 2009 Season)
Best finish: AFM #7 for 2009. also in 2009: 1st place 750 Superbike, 1st place Formula 1, 1st place Formula 40
Hobbies (other than racing): DJ'ing, skiing, staying fit, fly fishing, cycling, wine, travel, my golden retriever

Background:

My first motorcycle was a Yamaha YZ100cc, two stroke dirtbike that got when I was 14 years old. My parents were both physicians so you can imagine what I had to do to get that bike. We lived in West Virginia at the time so I had a great time riding trails in the mountains and getting very muddy. I had a go cart before I got my bike but I was always down at the local Yamaha dealership sitting on the bikes, reading Dirtbike Magazine, and plastering my room with pictures of dirtbikes. It wasn't until I kick started my own bike that I stopped nagging my parents!

I got my first motorcycle when I was a junior in college- a Kawasaki EX 500, a perfect first bike. I scared myself a few times and in New Hampshire there was, and still is, no helmet law! I moved to California and lived with two roommates who both had roadbikes. One roomate was also a racer in the American Federation of Motorcyclists (AFM) so I got a good understanding of what racing was all about. I thought I had lived through my motorcycle "phase" but it didn't take long until I got a roadbike - a Honda VTR 1000. Soon after I signed up for my first track day at Infineon Raceway and that's where the bug really bit me for riding on the track. I was a die hard track junkie and finally started racing in 1999. My weapon of choice was, and still is, a Suzuki GSXR 750. I love everything about the bike and it's a perfect for me. It's been years of hard work, dedication, drive, and sacrifice that has led to my rise in the AFM. I appreciate everyone who has helped get me to where I am today.

Primary Goals:

Continue to improve my ranking in the AFM, improve my laptimes, win more races, and have fun.

2009:

I will be racing my 2007 GSXR 750 prepared by M Racing.

My Supporters:
Dunlop Tires (http://www.dunlopracing.com/sts_home.htm)
James Sidall at Superplush Suspension (http://www.superplushsuspension.com/)
Desmoto Sport (http://www.desmotosport.com/)
M Racing (http://www.mracingperformance.com/Home_Page.php)

 

Name: Krystyna Kubran
Resides: Arroyo Grande, CA
Profession: Engineer
Years Riding: 7
Years Racing: 6
Race Series: WERA West #352 (Novice)
Best finish: 5th at Calif Speedway (Jan 08)
Hobbies (other than racing): Working out, and playing with my Great Dane, Duke!

Background:
I grew up riding horses, and competing in Rodeos.  I decided to start riding motorcycles in 2001, and started off on a 1979 Honda CX 500 cruiser.  Then awarded myself with a 2002 R6 as an early college graduation present.  I feel fortunate that my new riding friends at school turned me onto the race track early on.  I got my R6 the day after Thanksgiving in 2001, and did my first track day with Trackdaz.com in April 2002.
I decided to start racing at the end of 2002, and raced off and on ever since.  My first race was at Loudon RoadRace Series in New Hampshire, as I had just moved to Pennsylvania for my first job.  That evolved into the WERA Nationals with Brad Armstrong in 2003 until we moved back to California.
In 2005 I got into WERA West and have been happy as a can be ever since :-)

Primary Goals:
Have FUN and continue to improve.  2009 Goals: Top 5 in the Solo 20 and consistent finishes.

2009 Season:
For this year, I'm going to race my 06 R1, which has been my street bike since 2006.  As a novice, I'm excited to try a liter bike without any of the pressure of racing against AMA regulars!

I would like to thank those who support me this year:
Central Coast Mechanics
M Racing
RaceTech
Pirelli
Catalyst Reaction Suspension
GotMotoParts.com
Ponyrific.com
Cambria Bicycle Outfitters
Bike911.com

Here's a link to my WERA West results: http://www.wera.com/racers/racerprofile.asp?x=1098&rid=774252

 

A Special Thanks to Kyle Dulcich WERA Expert #226.