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QUITE THE REVELATION Angelle Sampey Sets eRecord
Powered by the Harley-Davidson Revelation electric powertrain Pro Stock racer Angelle Sampey piloted a LiveWire to records for elapsed time and top speed by an electric-powered production motorcycle on a drag strip. On September 4, the three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle champ swapped her Vance & Hines FXDR Pro Stock bike for a LiveWire and laid down world record-breaking runs on the quarter and eighth-mile. Sampey lowered the eighth-mile ET to 7.017-seconds and then turned a quarter-mile pass in just 11.156 seconds at 110.35 mph. For the record, the 2020 LiveWire is limited to 110 mph top speed. Both records were set during exhibition runs at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals at the Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis. “Let me tell you what’s amazing,” said Sampey. “That was the first time I rode the LiveWire. I could not wait to get it on the track. The LiveWire is so easy to ride. Just twist the throttle and go, and you really go!” Sampey and her Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines teammates, Andrew Hines and Ed Krawiec, made a number of head-to-head runs on stock LiveWires, with Sampey posting the quickest times. Sampey is the winningest female in motorsports history with three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle championships (2000-2002) and 43 Pro Stock motorcycle wins. As Sampey proved in Indy, the instant torque provided by the Revelation “motor” delivers instant acceleration. The LiveWire can go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.0 seconds and 60 to 80 mph in 1.9 seconds. Because maximum torque is always on tap, roll-on acceleration for passing from any speed is outstanding. An optimized center of gravity, rigid aluminum frame and premium suspension components give the LiveWire dynamic handling, while the battery is good for a range up to 146 miles, according to The Motor Company. The 2020 LiveWire produces minimal vibration, very little heat and minimal sound, all of which enhance rider comfort and creates a unique riding experience, even on the drag strip.
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WCGH DETOUR
Diego Cardenas was hoping to spend his 50th birthday in Spain… then the COVID came. He needed a new plan, but it had to be something that allowed social distancing but was also memorable. Riding his LiveWire from the U.S./Mexican border to the U.S./Canadian border using the West Coast Green Highway, WCGH became his detour for the trip to Spain. WCGH is a network of electric vehicle DC fast charging stations located every 25-50 miles along Interstate 5 and other major roadways in Washington, Oregon and California. “I wanted to be a part of Harley-Davidson history and have my future grandkids be able to talk about how their grandfather was the first H-D electric motorcycle owner to do such a ride,” said Cardenas. “I wanted to show the world that electric charging infrastructure is growing and be an inspiration for others to try riding electric motorcycles like the LiveWire.” He started from San Ysidro, CA, and rode 1,400 miles. On his 50th birthday, he reached his goal by making it to the U.S. Canadian border town of Blaine, Washington. Along the way, he did live social media reports of his progress and he also made plenty of stops along the way to do a bit of sightseeing with his wife and eight-year old daughter who were along on the trip in a car. “The trip was unbelievable, such a great journey,” said Cardenas. “The West Coast Green Highway is a really good idea, there are so many options that you can be confident you will get to where you need to go. Also, if you pull up and cannot use one charger, you have additional ones super close by. Please spread the word, this is so doable. If you have an electric motorcycle, or any bike, just get out and ride during these challenging times. Do a road trip, it helps during these stressful times to free your mind and body to see new things.” For more details on the WCGH click here: http://www.westcoastgreenhighway.com/index. htm#/find/nearest
