Volume 1, Issue 1
January 2015
FAST LANE LEADERSHIP TEAM Kerry Gibson Team Lead Bob McClain Sport Bikes Charles McCool Dual Sport Cy Knight
Sport / Dual Sport
Welcome to the first edition of our new
Dean Clutts Sport / Competition
Region 5 Fast Lane
Denver Dennis ATV / Quads
Newsletter. Enjoy! Please feel free to
Robert Dumond Sport Bikes
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Tim Weddle Sport Bikes
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Jonathan Landwer Sport / Competition
In This Issue
Region Map
Intro
Bonding Article
New Jersey News
Technical Report
Friend Article
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The Wave
Have you ever wondered if you could bond with someone even if you never met them? It has crossed my mind a couple of times. Let me give you a couple of examples. As most of you know I ride back and forth to West Chester six times a week for the last seven years. Several times a week as I ride to work I pass a fellow rider on a blue Harley with driving lights going the other way. We always see each other and wave. We have never talked, shook hands or even seen each other without our helmets on, yet we have a strong bond. I even have an “unofficial contest” with him to see who will be the first one to start driving a cage in the cold weather. I always win. One day I plan on waiting on the side of the ride and catch up to him and finally meet him. We have a special bond. Recently a PennDot crew has begun working on a overpass as you come down the ramp off the Commodore Barry Bridge. They are all dressed in heavy coveralls and are braced for the cold weather. One of the workers has the special job of holding the “slow” sign as you approach the work zone. At first when I passed him I would nod as I rode by. Now after several weeks we smile, wave and I give him a horn toot. Again we have a special bond. One day I'd like to stop and drop off some coffee and meet my friend. Any of these examples of bonding without ever meeting someone remind you of anything? None of us have ever met Jesus, yet we have a strong bond with him without ever meeting him. Imagine the day you get to finally meet Him. What will you say or do? I just wanted to get you thinking. Enjoy ! Submitted By
Jim Mayhew
And they’re off!
Events Jan/Feb 2015 Jan. 24, 2015 ASMI Bystander Assistance Training, Hainsport Fire Department, 106 Broad Street, Hainsport, NJ 9am-4:30 pm ASM Instructor: Kathleen Bridgewater, RN BSN $75.00/student. Discount for CMA Members. Open to the Public. Road Guardian discount accepted. For more information, please contact Kathleen Bridgewater at: motorcyclekat@gmail.com or call 609-724-5209. ITSL (registration form, page 6) Jan. 30 & 31 Delaware/New Jersey Seasons of Refreshing—First Alliance Church, 2145 Graves Road, Hockessin, De 19707 INNER ARMOREMPOWERED PART II Come and be Refreshed with Rick & Eileen Steffy Feb. 6, 2015 - IceSpeedway Races - Sun National Bank Center, Trenton NJ
Ice Racing
New Jersey Report 2014 was a busy year for Fast Lane in New Jersey we helped out at the Mirock Drag racing series, the AMA Pro Motorcycle races, the Harley Drags and the American Historic Motorcycle Racing event. We also made great inroads at the two major tracks in South Jersey. At Atco Dragway we were invited to help at the Harley Drags based upon our helping at the Mirock event. When at New Jersey Motorsports Park, because of our helping at races and bike nights, we were asked to do race invocations. In doing this I was then asked to join their Green Flag Committee. The Green Flag Committee is a group of volunteers that help not only at race events but also at all the benefit and humanitarian events they hold. I can’t wait to see how far we get in 2015.
Technical Report: Helmet Ratings Submitted by Jim Mayhew
Many of you may be familiar with the helmet safety ratings, Snell and DOT. Did you know there is a third safety rating? ECE R22-05 is a new rating developed in Europe and is the most common certification required by over 50 countries. More importantly, it is recognized for all competition events by AMA, WERA, FIM, CCS, Formula USA and MotoGP. Do you know how they test helmets to see if they meet any of these safety ratings? Well here comes your lesson. Testing begins with fitting a weighted headform containing sensors that measure velocity and G-forces into the helmet. The helmet slides down a track at high speed, usually 7.75 meters per second, and strikes an anvil, the anvil is shaped differently depending on the certification. On impact the G-force exerted on the headform is measured. The test is then repeated on the same impact point to ensure the helmet can protect from multiple strikes to the same area. The shell of the helmet is designed to absorb energy and the liner is designed to absorb impact.
The DOT (Department of Transportation) certification allows a maximum G-force of 250 g’s. The anvil used in this test is either shaped flat or like a “kerb” shape. The DOT test favors a helmet that is more shock absorbent which falls in line with recent studies that indicate absorbing the impact is more important then resisting the impact. There are 2 different Snell certifications, the M2005 and the M2010. The M2005 is an older certification and favors a more shock resistant helmet and the M2010 is the newer standard and favors a more shock absorbent helmet. The M2005 standard allowed an impact shock up to 300g’s and the M2010 allows a maximum of 275 g’s. The Snell testing also uses an anvil shaped either like a ball or flat or like a ‘kerb”. Both Snell certifications were recognized by the AMA for racing although they do not recognize the M2005 since 2011. The ECE R22-05 certification is the newest of all the certifications and as stated earlier is recognized by most racing organizations. They favor the more impact absorbing helmet that allows 275 g’s. Their testing also uses the flat anvil or one shaped like a “kerb”. I hope this information helps you when it comes time for you to purchase your next helmet. However the most important decision you can make is to always wear one.
Peace be with you and Safe riding.
A Friend in Need…... Submitted by
I have a friend and co-worker whose 2014 did not end so well. At the end of October a car in his driveway caught fire and it spread to his garage, eventually burning his house down. He and his wife lost everything. His dirt bike was in the garage and the only thing left was the frame and the tools in his toolbox were melted together. Several weeks later he was having a bad day at work and I told him he needed to enjoy some two wheeled therapy. He shared that he’d bought another dirt bike but had no riding gear so riding was out of the question. Just then I heard a voice in my heart, it said “Help out a friend”. I knew what I must do. I contacted fellow members in the Light House Riders chapter, members in New Jersey Fast Lane and fellow co-workers at Carousel Hyundai trying to raise donations to purchase as much of a riding suit as possible. With the donations received and some judicious purchases we were able to buy a helmet, jersey, MX pants, gloves, goggles, socks and boots. On the day of our company Christmas party I carried in a rather large box and placed it next to his desk. He choked up as he took off the lid and saw what was inside. He was absolutely blown away! Since he received his gift he’s been able to go riding several times. After each ride he’s come in to work the next day and has thanked me and asked me to thank everyone else involved.
THANK YOU MEMBERS OF THE LIGHT HOUSE RIDERS, NEW JERSEY FAST LANE and FELLOW WORKERS at CAROUSEL HYUNDAI!!!
Roads & Trails 2015 Schedule
Arkansas March 19-22, 2015 Location: Iron Mtn. http://www.cmausa.org Team Lead: Charles McCool, chili.mac@hotmail.com 479-495-0721 North Carolina April 9-12, 2015 Location: Iron Horse Motorcycle Resort. Stecoah, N.C. http://www.ironhorsenc.com Rally Team Lead: David Oates, ncvulcanrider@yahoo.com or 828-674-4034 Nevada April 10-12, 2015 Location: Gold Point Ghost Town, Gold Point, NV. http://www.goldpointghosttown.com Rally Team Lead: Greg Hubbard, nevadacma@aol.com 775-790-4019 Paul Schmitt, pmschmi@gmail.com 702-465-2678 Missouri May 29-31, 2015 Location: Theodosia Marina Resort, Theodosia, MO. http://www.tmrbullshoals.net Rally Team Lead: Brad Barton, bartonscma@gmail.com 573-576-8216 Wyoming August 20 - 23, 2015 Location: Bear Lodge, Burgess Junction, WY. http://www.bearlodgeresort.com Rally Team Lead: Mark Heid, mrheid@hotmail.com 307-752-5265 or 307-752-5083 Washington July 30 – August 2, 2015 Location: Cascade Peaks RV Park, Randle, WA http://www.cascadepeaksrvparkresort.com Rally Team Lead: Rob Newman, 425-306-1723 rnewman34@comcast.net Tim McCart, fastlanewashington@gmail.com 509-981-6181 Colorado August 27-30, 2015 Location: Kendall Mtn. Community Center, Silverton, CO. Rally Team Lead: Wally Baylor, 970-596-3636 sanjuanservant@yahoo.com Kansas September 11 – 13, 2015 Location: Hampton Inn, Junction City, KS http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels ... index.html Rally Team Lead: Ron Harper, (816) 807-8951 rharper1353@gmail.com Idaho Date: September 17 - 20, 2015 Location: Lewis –Clark Resort. Kamiah, ID. http://www.lewisclarkresort.com Rally Team Lead: Tim McCart, fastlanewashington@gmail.com 509-981-6181 Some locations may have discounted rates. Tell them you are attending the CMA Rally. Additional venues may be added.
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