Lakeland Billetproof 2016

[super nate]

have a friend of mine coming over tomorrow, were putting a v-twin vanguard motor in his doodlebug and he's bringing it to Lakeland to race with us!!!!

 

[cdownie3]

:thumbsup: That Rupp you just built would probably run pretty well too! Dunno if you have been to one of these yet, but there is usually pretty decent turnout of vintage dedicated competition cars running all day not just car club cruisers so its a pretty fun day even to spectate.

I didn't go last year, but the year before they were pretty adamant about legible numbers on your helmet or bike I think, so dont forget a sharpie, or some tape just in case. They never really bothered with that stuff before.

Thanks for the heads up, I have not been to the Lakeland drag strip in about 15 years, if I remember correctly it was a little rough around the edges.

 

[super nate]

the track had major improvments done several years ago, it would actually pass nhra inspection now. I believe you can see everything on their website

 

[super nate]

:blink: putting a v twin doodlebug together for a friend of mine for the oct race should be fun to see.

 

[gbabins1]

me and a friend of mine are putting a frame fixture together to build minibike frames. were also building wheelie bars, gas and oil tanks for sale very soon. hopefully will have a gas tank for all to check out at this race. both of my bikes will have the new wheelie bars on them

If you do start building some frames I may be interested. Post up some pics when they're available. What size gas tanks are you making? We have a couple of smaller cylinder style tanks but have to bring extra gas when we go trail riding because they are a little on the small side... but still look better than the stock Predator tanks. For some reason I takes the looks over practicality :blink:

 

[gbabins1]

:blink: putting a v twin doodlebug together for a friend of mine for the oct race should be fun to see.
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Holy crap, you may want to put some wheelie bars on that monster! One of the members here (a couple of Billetproofs ago) brought out an MB165 with a V twin in it... crazy. His buddy had a chopped and stretched DB with a twin engine set up... I think he hit the low 60's. Really cool to see! We're looking forward to going again and by the sounds of it, a better mini bike showing :thumbsup:

 

[super nate]

right now the tanks will be for drag racing but we do have about a quart and a half capisity so it might work for you.
were going to stretch the doodlebug eight to ten inches and put the 40 series torque converter from gopowersports.com on it. since its a stock engine were shooting for 60 something mph. my nitrous bike will be geared for 95 well see if it will do it lol

 

[gbabins1]

Cool, I'd like to check them out. Hell, even 60 is hauling on a mini.... 95 :censure: whoa Nelly! Better bring some extra pants :laugh:
What's the gear ratio and tire size on your nitrous bike?

 

[super nate]

40 series torque converter 12 om the countershaft 48 on rear wheel with a 16inch tall tire. going to start with a 10hp shot and work my way up

 

[gbabins1]

Wow, that just sounds quick. We're looking forward to checking it out.

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[super nate]

I should be testing on the dyno in two weeks and then were going to get it dialed in for racing.have a lot to do since I'm working on three for the race now lol

 

[super nate]

got the vtwin doodlebug done just needs paint now this thing hauls the mail scared the rider a bit givin it the gas down the sidewalk lol

 

[FloridaMiniBikes]

Might not bring anything to run, but will be there this year to see you guys break Old School Minibike land records!

 

[super nate]

doodlebug 212 gasser ready to fly

 

[super nate]

just got word today the billitproof drags in Lakeland on the 22nd have been canceled. so no minibike race. I'm going to contact the track and see if we can still put something together,will let you all know asap

 

[super nate]

talked to ozzy the owner of Lakeland motorsports park about we minibikers racing anyway he said why not go for it. so I will be running a class for us on the 22nd its a go

 

[gbabins1]

So there's not going to be a car show but we can still show up and race? Just want to make sure I'm correct before we make the drive over... btw, some pretty cool bikes you have there :thumbsup: Hopefully we'll get to ride, we were looking forward to getting back out there.

 

[gbabins1]

Sorry I was out of town and away for a little, so I've been out of touch. But still wanna RIDE! :smile:

 

[super nate]

no car show billitproof has been canceled. minibikes are racing anyway!!! we are a go

 

[gbabins1]

Sounds good! See ya out there!