Cycle Dynamics Attacks Land Speed Record with Rispoli
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (August 27, 2010) – Owner and fabricator Charlie Benton sets out to chase a couple of 40 year old land speed records with the help of 2009 650 twin record holder James Rispoli. Benton, who is a veteran tuner, relies on his experience and knowledge that dates back to the glory days of NASCAR. Benton continues to use the same competitive spirit when working in his own Southport, N.C. race facility.
In 2007, Benton built and tuned the race bikes for the Pair of Nines Moto-ST race team of Hall of Famers: Gary Nixon, Jay Springsteen and Jimmy Filice. On March 2, 2008, Benton’s team of Rispoli and Cobb took home first place gold at the legendary Daytona Speedway winning the Daytona 300 Moto/ST. In 2009, his first time on the Salt Flats, Benton and rider James Rispoli set a new AMA land speed record in the 650 twin class. In 2010, Benton set his sights on crushing the 750 twin land speed record in both the open bike classes and the streamliner class that have been standing since 1969 and 1974. To attack the records, Benton has again chosen AMA Pro Road Racer and AMA Pro Flat Tracker James “The Rocket” Rispoli to get the job done.
“I am so excited to be going back to Bonneville after some records that have been standing for better than 40 years,” said Benton. “We spent time in the wind tunnel after last year’s record breaking and learned a lot. I built a new 750 cc class twin on a modified chassis, and we think we have a great shot at a new record. I’m confident James will do his job, and now with some experience under the team’s belt, we are better prepared than ever.”
Rispoli said, “To have this opportunity again with Charlie this year is even more special than last years Bonneville run. Charlie has built a crazy fast 750 motor and I can’t wait to ease it down the measured mile in hopes of capturing a world record. Last year was incredible, but this year should be the best. My mechanic, Dustin, will join me in support of our efforts and it will be a great experience for all of us again.”
Cycle Dynamics will be on the salt Aug. 30th–Sept. 1st.
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