Buell Drag-Racing Team at Gainesville/IUSA 2003

The Team:

Pilot:                               Bernd “Shorty” Niessen
Mechanic:                      Olly “Shovelman” Rasbach

The Bike:(Modified Class)

Buell S1 Lighning “Strike” Model 1998
Engine:
NOS loaded 1200cc/74cui,
Mikuni HSR 45mm Carb
Redshift Cams with Special Thunderstorm/Nallin Heads
& Nallin Hurricane NOS Pistons
Buell Crankshaft & Buell Rods
5-Speed Transmission with Barnett/SE Clutch
Power: 145HP / 173NM
Frame & Bodywork:
Original Chromemolybdän Steel Frame with
a special Drag Race Chromemoly Swingarm w/Rigid Struts
Special Racing “Shovelman”Triple Trees
PM/Buell Lightweight Wheels with Street Tires
Buell Carbon Fiber Fenders & Racing Fairing

History:
1999 - All-Harley-Drags Street I Class           5th Place

2000 - All-Harley-Drags Street II Class          2nd Place

2001 - All-Harley-Drags Modified Class         5th Place

2002 - All-Harley-Drags Modified Class         6th Place

2003 - 1st Race: Lelystadt Sprint 2nd Place
           2nd Race: Oschersleben:   5th Place
 
Shorty & Mr. Duga from Off. Buell Race Support
3rd Gear Wheelie, FUN!