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Dress Up Your 2004 – 2006 Arctic Cat With A New Slip On
SuperTrapp’s new IDSX Slip On ATV exhaust for the 2004 – 2006 Arctic Cat 400 4x4 breathes power. The durable, lightweight Slip On (#835-9400, MSRP $329) provides your big bore utility vehicle with more low-end torque that is at or near stock sound levels. Plus, the patented SuperTrapp adjustable disc diffuser system gives you the opportunity to tune your IDSX for more horsepower and sound quality. The Slip On also features a 3” internal disc design that functions as a U.S.F.S.- approved spark arrestor. With an all-stainless-steel construction, including canister, head pipe and core, the IDSX 400 delivers durability – in addition to power.

Boost Your Performance With New Intros From Flat Track Tuning Legend Bill Werner
SuperTrapp introduces two new Werner-designed racing exhausts for the Honda CRF 450. The first is a high pipe system for stock 2005 through 2006 CRF 450 (#815-3450, MSRP $649); the second is a low pipe system for C&J and J&M frame race bikes (#815-3452, MSRP $649).
The new CRF 450 systems for Honda racing offer riders the same performance optimization and tunability they have come to expect from Werner-designed exhausts. In fact, Werner-designed SuperTrapp systems are currently on almost every flat track bike on the racing circuit today. Become a member of the SuperTrapp Race Support Team (www.supertrapp.com/racing), and you can receive a member discount on exhausts for Honda CRF 450.

The Highs and Lows of the 2006 Flat Track Season - An Interview With Bill Werner

Q. Bill, what are your thoughts on the 2006 restructured season with two series, including AMA Grand National Twins and AMA Singles? Does this restructuring serve all riders equally?

A. I think there are advantages for all in the split series. There were multiple winners in the little bike class; it was a close competition. Honestly, I’d like to see three classes with the addition of a combination championship. I think that would really offer advantages to most people.

Q. There’s no doubt that among the lows of the season was Terry Poovey’s serious accident at Springfield. Yet, despite his personal injuries at the track, Jay Springsteen spearheaded fundraising for Terry and his family. It shows how the entire team pulls together. How is Terry doing now? And Jay?

A. Most fans know that Terry was seriously injured in May at the Springfield race. He had several broken ribs, broken bones in his neck and severe head trauma. He was in an induced coma for a few days after the accident. Now, Terry’s in rehab, doing well, and on his way to recovery. He’s regaining his memory, getting stronger, and focusing on getting better.

I recently spoke with Springsteen. He’s almost fully recovered, and you can bet this Motorcycle Hall of Fame legend will be racing in 2007.

Q. Any other highs or lows of the 2006 season?

A. Definite high – Mike Hacker winning the National at Mineral Wells. Hacker also struggled with injuries, but nothing’s going to stop him. Another high was seeing such a large turnout at Springfield. The interest in the competition at Springfield grows every year. A personal high at Springfield for me was working with longtime friends – and Springer coming in second!

A low this season was seeing the poor shape of some of the tracks, like Greenville. I think poor conditions on some of the tracks resulted in unnecessary crashes and injuries.

Q. Your comment about the poor shape of some tracks leads to our next question. Any tips you can give Pipeline readers to make sure their bikes are safe under poor riding conditions?

A. The easiest safety tip I can offer riders is to check their vehicle’s tire pressure. A weekly check at least. Make sure tires are properly inflated. And when road conditions are slick make sure to go slow! In rain conditions, a rider’s vision is impaired and trucks are spewing spray everywhere. If possible, I’d recommend pulling of the road until conditions improve, or take a side road and slow down. Sometimes riders forget that most bikes don’t have anti-lock brakes. If your front brakes lock up in the rain and you’re going fast, you’re headed for a fall.

One final tip: Ride Safe. Remember: Spring will soon be here!

August 5, 2006: Farley Speedway, Farley, IA

Not a Great Farley Moment...
Coming off his fourth Grand National win at Mineral Wells, Hacker continues on the circuit

One look at the track and I knew this was going to be tough. I was kind of prepared for the poorly prepared track, and at this point there was no looking back. The clay half mile was a place where I could rack up some points and continue my improved race results of the season. We had our work cut out for us.

The transponders had some problems and so did we. Qualifying was a mess; first in 19th then to 18th and our best time qualified us for a disappointing 18th. We made several changes throughout the practices, as well as qualifying, but just couldn’t get things to hook up. We finally decided to leave everything alone for the heats in hope that the track would come to us.

A mini national was the result of the heat race with talent of Joe Kopp, Murphree, King, and Mees, McCoy and myself. Had a bad start, which didn’t help. Murphree, Kopp and I were all tangled together and when things straightened themselves out, I finished behind Joe Kopp with a bad 6th place finish.

Before the semi we made some more changes in hopes that something would work. Sat on the second row of the semi, I had a bad position, yet I came off the line and set my focus on the groove. Halbert jumped in front of me and tried to get between Hart, who shut him out. Hart cut across in front and Halbert got caught and took a fall. He had nowhere to go. My aim was the groove and that is where I was heading, but Halbert and his bike were right there and in a slight second - CRASH. I think I got some air but quickly found the ground.

I opted out for the ambulance ride, but had a long trip back home and went for X-rays. A fracture to the wrist.

After evaluating the situation with SuperTrapp, we felt it was in our best interest to sit out at Castle Rock (singles race).

We’ll be back for Springfield at 100 percent...



Mike Hacker #67

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Pipeline interviewed Kevin Berger, President of SuperTrapp, upon his return from Sturgis. The following are Berger’s remarks:

Q. How would you describe Sturgis to someone who has never been there?

A. Great question. I hear it a lot. It’s hard to describe. Imagine a carnival or county fair spread out over a 50-mile radius and attended by 700,000 people. There’s a little of something for every motorcycle enthusiast – and sometimes there’s too much of some things!

Q. Paul Yaffe’s SuperTrapp SuperBike was officially handed over to the winner at Sturgis. What was Paul’s reaction to giving away a bike he built from the tires up?

A. I think it was hard for him at first. Paul put a lot of himself into the bike and was very attached to it. Once he found out who the winner was, I think he became excited about how much fun it was going to be giving away something so special to a person as nice as the winner, Janice Even.

Q. Legend Top 50 is a new introduction to Sturgis. How does it complement Sturgis? For visitors and motorcycle enthusiasts, what are Legend Top 50’s strong points and what parts of it would you like to see enhanced?

A. Legend Top 50 is a very unique venue. It was specifically built as a rally vendor park. It is terraced up from the highway so vendors get good exposure, and it’s well maintained. They have ample motorcycle parking and they do a great job managing the crowds. I think they did a great job for a first year event.

Q. As a vendor at Legend Top 50, what might you do differently next year?

A. Next year we will do more to let people know where we are located. There are several events and venues associated with the Sturgis Rally and each one is vying for visitors’ attention. We just need to make sure visitors know where we’re located.