Introduce Yourself

[John Noonan]

Hello, my name's Joe Shaul. 

I've lived in Wendover, Utah for about 5 years now.  I am not a racer (I'm a partner in a small sign company out here in BFE), but am looking to increase my knowledge and involvement in the area since it's one of the top things Wendover's most renown for.  Although the bit about being "Davy Jones Locker" in Pirates of the Caribbean 3 kind of epitomizes life out here sometimes! 

Joe,

I can use some banners if you make them and can be competitive on pricing, email me at john@woessner-usa.com

Oh yeah, welcome to the site!

John

[joeshaul]

And if you've lived there 5 years, you've seen absolutely all there is to see!! 

Every once in awhile something new and confusing comes along out here.  The KFC that couldn't serve fried chicken has to be the pinnacle though.

[HighFiveCycles]

Hello, my name is Leslie Porterfield. I'm finally getting around to introducing myself! I like long walks on the beach, have a fondness for pizza.... Just kidding.
I own a used motorcycle, parts and accessories, and service dealership in Dallas. I love my job. I have way too many bikes (at least others think so). I ride offroad, street, anything... almost...
I've always been a huge fan of LSR and Bonneville. I bought a 2002 Busa with plans to Turbocharge it and take it to Bonneville. When I got completely lost with my project, I was lucky enough to find Scott Horner ( Head's Up) and Rhys Griffiths (Apex) to save my butt. They have built a great bike for me, and I consider them part of my unconventional (perhaps dysfunctional) family now! I owe them a lot!
I went to the salt for the first time in 2007, and bailed off the bike spectacularly. I had to make a big spectacle- break ribs, get a fancy helicopter ride to the hospital...
2008 was a much better year. At Speedweek, we set a record at 209.046mph on the Busa naked- putting me as the first woman on a conventional motorcycle in the 200mph club! We went back for more at BUB for AMA and FIM records- a 2000cc class record faired at 232.523mph, and production 100cc record at 192.930 on a Honda CBR1000 that was borrowed from Honda. 
This year I'll be back on the salt. I can't wait. I feel very fortunate to be living out a dream. I'm more fortunate to have met such great people and friends through this racing experience.
I started riding bikes at 16. I love them. I also scuba dive, ride horses, volunteer at the local Humane Society and Habitat for Humanity, roadrace cars, and am putting together a all-girl team to race the Baja 1000 this year. I took a hiatus from the motorcycle industry from 2001 to 2005. During that time I built houses. I GC'd many constructions and remodels. I did much of the work myself and enjoyed it. I'm so glad to be back around my true passion though.
My big plans are now to strive to do better and go faster!

[Sumner]

..........My big plans are now to strive to do better and go faster!........

............and I'm sure you will.  Welcome and be sure and keep us up to-date on the Baja thing.  Something I really wanted to do when I was younger and didn't and regret it, so keep with that dream,

Sum

[John Noonan]

and production 100cc record at 192.930 !

Leslie,

We know who you are, you and Al rock!   

Anyone that can get a 100cc bike over 190mph rocks!   

See you soon.

J

[fredvance]

Hey Leslie, its official, your part of our family here, of course you already were. Looking forward to seeing you at Bonneville. And Goliad?

Fred

[Roadsters.com]

http://www.leslieporterfield.com/ and http://www.highfivecycles.com/

Leslie, it's nice to see you here. Don't feel you have to be too humble. You've worked hard, and you truly rock.

So you deny that the helicopter ride was actually not an attention-getting stunt, huh?

Dave
http://www.roadsters.com/

[bvillercr]

..........My big plans are now to strive to do better and go faster!........

............and I'm sure you will.  Welcome and be sure and keep us up to-date on the Baja thing.  Something I really wanted to do when I was younger and didn't and regret it, so keep with that dream,

Sum

What type of vehicle in Baja?  My friend is riding down there right now, he used to race it and now just rides the course every year.  Anywhere between 200-250 mile a day. 

[Gwillard]

Hi Leslie. Welcome to our humble abode. 

[Sumner]

..........My big plans are now to strive to do better and go faster!........

............and I'm sure you will.  Welcome and be sure and keep us up to-date on the Baja thing.  Something I really wanted to do when I was younger and didn't and regret it, so keep with that dream,

Sum

What type of vehicle in Baja?  My friend is riding down there right now, he used to race it and now just rides the course every year.  Anywhere between 200-250 mile a day. 

A bike,

Sum

[Stainless1]

and production 100cc record at 192.930 !

Leslie,

We know who you are, you and Al rock!   

Anyone that can get a 100cc bike over 190mph rocks!   

See you soon.

J

John, I think that happened during the helo ride,    it slipped off the rope  
Just kidding folks, most of us can recognize a minor typo   but always feel the need to needle...  

[Dynoroom]

Nice hat young lady...........   

[HighFiveCycles]

Oops... blonde moment! Correction- 1000cc. It would have been a much bigger accomplishment on a 100cc!
The helicopter ride wasn't very scenic, considering I was strapped to a backboard at the time. I thought it should have included more sightseeing for what it cost!
I've pre ridden the Baja course, but this will be my first time racing it. Hopefully I'll get everything together in time! I think we'll be riding a CRF450.
Fred- I plan on going to Goliad. I haven't run the bike at all since October, which was my first time to run it on the Mile. It should be some good testing and tuning time for me. I'm excited about having a 3 day event there! Are you going?

[bvillercr]

Oops... blonde moment! Correction- 1000cc. It would have been a much bigger accomplishment on a 100cc!
The helicopter ride wasn't very scenic, considering I was strapped to a backboard at the time. I thought it should have included more sightseeing for what it cost!
I've pre ridden the Baja course, but this will be my first time racing it. Hopefully I'll get everything together in time! I think we'll be riding a CRF450.
Fred- I plan on going to Goliad. I haven't run the bike at all since October, which was my first time to run it on the Mile. It should be some good testing and tuning time for me. I'm excited about having a 3 day event there! Are you going?

That is the top dog right now for the baja, well maybe just the riders.  The X is a great bike.

[fredvance]

Leslie, yes we are going, we will be there Sat. morning, cant get away Fri. It will be my first time racing there.  Fred