Ed Who?
01-17-2008, 03:10 PM
Giving our own forum the 1st world premiere announcement! We waited for Ducati USA to announce the Larry Pegram 848 program first, and they did so today...so now its our turn!!
Honestly, this is gonna be HUGE! EDR and MotoCorsa have a TON of cool cross promotional ideas and events planned! Stay tuned to this forum and our website for updates, announcements, etc. We have some VERY big news in terms of sponsors that we want to announce, but need to just lock up a few items first..you guys/gals will be the FIRST TO KNOW!
Here's to a great new 2008 season ahead!!
-ERIC DORN
EDR Performance to run Ducati 848 for 2008 Season
Jan 17th, 2008
From a press release issued by EDR Performance:
EDR Performance, the Pacific Northwest's premier motorcycle performance center will build and race a Ducati 848 Superbike in 2008! The EDR crew has taken delivery of their bike from local Ducati dealer and lead team sponsor, MotoCorsa of Portland. The bike will be developed in house by EDR Performance's proven race crew lead by owner Eric Dorn along with ex-factory Honda race tech Chris Vandervoort and long time EDR Crew members Gary Guinn, Chris Adolphson and Nolan Igarashi. The bike will be ridden by OMRRA #181 Jason Bluth in select AMA Formula Xtreme, WERA, and WMRRA events along with the complete OMRRA series for 2008
The team is extremely happy to have previous class champion Jason Bluth riding again for them in 2008. Says Bluth "When Eric called me about this opportunity to run a Ducati 848 with EDR Performance building it, I was ecstatic. The team has definitely proven itself over the years with the Japanese bikes and now with this new Italian race project I'm really looking forward to helping them succeed." The team is hoping to have its first test on February 17th at WSMC dependent upon parts availability.
For team owner Eric Dorn, today was yet another big step for his shop in terms of growth. EDR Performance is making a more public showing of their support for the Ducati brand of motorcycles. According to Dorn, “I’m really excited. I have always wanted to build and race a Ducati for our shop. Each year we support over 60 NW racers, along with that we like to do our own EDR Performance team race bike to keep pushing the envelope. This month our local Ducati dealer, MotoCorsa stepped up at the opportunity to be the platform for our 2008 race project. My crew and I want to show the NW in particular that we can build and compete with a Ducati at the same level of competitiveness that we have with over the years with the Japanese brands. We also believe Jason will be a strong contender, last season for fun, we threw him on our R6 superbike and without ever riding a 600 or Dunlop tires, by his 3rd lap was within ½ second of the top 600 times.”
Arun Sharma of MotoCorsa “For sure, this is going to be very exciting. We are pleased to work with EDR and help them build what will be an amazing bike. The 848 is really going to open up some eyes at the track. If the success EDR Performance has enjoyed in the past is any indication, this Ducati will be a bike to be reckoned with”
Along with MotoCorsa of Portland, the team is also extremely excited to continue its work with the successful combination of Dunlop tires and suspension tuning by KFG’s Barry Wressell. Other long time Team EDR Performance sponsors back for 2008 include; GP Suspension, Yoyodyne, and Spiegler USA. New for 2008 is the support from Carbone Lorraine brake pads. The team is close to finalizing many other new and exciting sponsors for the bike and will announce on their website soon.
To follow the development of this exciting bike, head over to the projects bike section on www.edrperformance.com
EDR Performance is the Pacific Northwest's premier motorcycle performance center. Since 1999 they have won multiple #1 overall championships, nearly 100 class championships, broke 3 lap records, and have won nationally as well as competed internationally. EDR Performance also builds some of the most award winning street bikes in the NW. EDR Performance is located in the Pearl District of Portland, Oregon.
MotoCorsa, Portland, OR is not your traditional motorcycle shop, but a group of active enthusiasts dedicated to performance and customer care. MotoCorsa has won numerous awards including 2006 & 2007 Ducati Dealer of the Year, as well as National Top Five Ducati Service center awards. MotoCorsa is a multi line dealer that carries a broad line of Ducati, Aprilia, and MV Agusta motorcycles, as well as a large selection of accessories and a proven Service Department!
Honestly, this is gonna be HUGE! EDR and MotoCorsa have a TON of cool cross promotional ideas and events planned! Stay tuned to this forum and our website for updates, announcements, etc. We have some VERY big news in terms of sponsors that we want to announce, but need to just lock up a few items first..you guys/gals will be the FIRST TO KNOW!
Here's to a great new 2008 season ahead!!
-ERIC DORN
EDR Performance to run Ducati 848 for 2008 Season
Jan 17th, 2008
From a press release issued by EDR Performance:
EDR Performance, the Pacific Northwest's premier motorcycle performance center will build and race a Ducati 848 Superbike in 2008! The EDR crew has taken delivery of their bike from local Ducati dealer and lead team sponsor, MotoCorsa of Portland. The bike will be developed in house by EDR Performance's proven race crew lead by owner Eric Dorn along with ex-factory Honda race tech Chris Vandervoort and long time EDR Crew members Gary Guinn, Chris Adolphson and Nolan Igarashi. The bike will be ridden by OMRRA #181 Jason Bluth in select AMA Formula Xtreme, WERA, and WMRRA events along with the complete OMRRA series for 2008
The team is extremely happy to have previous class champion Jason Bluth riding again for them in 2008. Says Bluth "When Eric called me about this opportunity to run a Ducati 848 with EDR Performance building it, I was ecstatic. The team has definitely proven itself over the years with the Japanese bikes and now with this new Italian race project I'm really looking forward to helping them succeed." The team is hoping to have its first test on February 17th at WSMC dependent upon parts availability.
For team owner Eric Dorn, today was yet another big step for his shop in terms of growth. EDR Performance is making a more public showing of their support for the Ducati brand of motorcycles. According to Dorn, “I’m really excited. I have always wanted to build and race a Ducati for our shop. Each year we support over 60 NW racers, along with that we like to do our own EDR Performance team race bike to keep pushing the envelope. This month our local Ducati dealer, MotoCorsa stepped up at the opportunity to be the platform for our 2008 race project. My crew and I want to show the NW in particular that we can build and compete with a Ducati at the same level of competitiveness that we have with over the years with the Japanese brands. We also believe Jason will be a strong contender, last season for fun, we threw him on our R6 superbike and without ever riding a 600 or Dunlop tires, by his 3rd lap was within ½ second of the top 600 times.”
Arun Sharma of MotoCorsa “For sure, this is going to be very exciting. We are pleased to work with EDR and help them build what will be an amazing bike. The 848 is really going to open up some eyes at the track. If the success EDR Performance has enjoyed in the past is any indication, this Ducati will be a bike to be reckoned with”
Along with MotoCorsa of Portland, the team is also extremely excited to continue its work with the successful combination of Dunlop tires and suspension tuning by KFG’s Barry Wressell. Other long time Team EDR Performance sponsors back for 2008 include; GP Suspension, Yoyodyne, and Spiegler USA. New for 2008 is the support from Carbone Lorraine brake pads. The team is close to finalizing many other new and exciting sponsors for the bike and will announce on their website soon.
To follow the development of this exciting bike, head over to the projects bike section on www.edrperformance.com
EDR Performance is the Pacific Northwest's premier motorcycle performance center. Since 1999 they have won multiple #1 overall championships, nearly 100 class championships, broke 3 lap records, and have won nationally as well as competed internationally. EDR Performance also builds some of the most award winning street bikes in the NW. EDR Performance is located in the Pearl District of Portland, Oregon.
MotoCorsa, Portland, OR is not your traditional motorcycle shop, but a group of active enthusiasts dedicated to performance and customer care. MotoCorsa has won numerous awards including 2006 & 2007 Ducati Dealer of the Year, as well as National Top Five Ducati Service center awards. MotoCorsa is a multi line dealer that carries a broad line of Ducati, Aprilia, and MV Agusta motorcycles, as well as a large selection of accessories and a proven Service Department!