WERA GRAND NATIONAL FINALS

On Sunday, October 23, Bloodworth’s own Miki Hilton (#100) and Rick Horner (#414) set out to finish the racing season strong while competing in the 2016 WERA Grand National Finals. After two great practice sessions, however, Rick’s belt was sheared and he couldn’t find a replacement in time for the Heavyweight Twins Superbike race. It was certainly disappointing, especially since Rick’s best lap time in practice was 4 seconds faster than the guy who took first place in novice. Rick says he’s even more motivated now to get stronger and faster for next season and has an appetite for (sportsmanlike) vengeance – the podium will be his next year.

Miki was able to compete in the Heavyweight Twins Superbike race, battling with pros such as Taylor Knapp. After starting at position 15, he finished in fourth place but held third for a few laps too. Miki was able to make many improvements on his bike this year thanks to sponsors like CNC Racing, which manufactures the offset triple clamp and 30mm clutch slave cylinder used on his bike. Like Rick, he is also determined to come back next season and win a place on the podium every race.

Both guys want to thank their Bloodworth family – David, Virginia, the staff and the customers – for their continued support and encouragement. They also want to share a special thanks to their joint sponsor Bursi Evolution for providing special engine parts and also to CARMA Performance for dyno work and Thermos Man for adjustments with suspension. Stay tuned for future track days with these guys – and let them set you up here at Bloodworth for your own track experience!

Flip through more race day photos here captured by our own Abby Whisenant.

WOMEN WHO WRENCH

Nashville Motos marketing coordinator, Abby Whisenant, isn’t afraid to get a little greasy – or silly – as pictured here. Abby purchased her 1972 Honda CB350 in August 2014, and during the following summer, the cylinders cracked near the cam chain chamber. Determined to still ride through the rest of the season, she patched it up with some trusty JB Weld and continued to ride as much as she could – even to Chattanooga where the bike was displayed for the first annual Relic Vintage Moto Show. Since February of this year, Abby has been rebuilding the engine little by little and just recently got the engine back in the frame! She has the service guys at Nashville Motos to thank for some of her progress too. Abby shares that this experience (her first mechanical one) has improved her confidence with all things moto – from riding to wrenching.

Abby’s female-centric motorcycle club, the Hellcats, often host shop nights for other women riders. Contact them directly to learn more – hellcatsmc@gmail.com.

THE THERMOS MAN LENDS A HAND

During the STT track day on Labor Day weekend, Mike Fitzgerald (aka Thermos Man) from Öhlins spent some time working on suspension for Miki Hilton #100 and Rick Horner #414. Both guys were really pleased with the changes Mike made, including changing the springs on the forks and rear shocks, adjusting rebound and compressions, and changing the geometry of the bikes.

By the end of the track day, Miki had been able to consistently keep up with his record lap time, and Rick was most impressed by the changes in rider comfort and performance in the corners from session to session.

The next track day at Barber is Sunday, October 16th, and it’s a very popular one so register for it ASAP!

More Photos from Labor Day Track Day

CNC RACING SPONSORS MIKI HILTON

Congrats to Miki Hilton (our service manager) for securing a new two-year sponsorship with CNC RACING! Miki is very excited about this huge step forward in his racing career here in the US and will be enjoying new & updated parts for his bike very soon.

You can catch Miki Hilton (and Rick Horner) in action at Barber Motorsports Park on Labor Day weekend for the next track day. More details below in the Rider’s Lounge section.

CNC Racing provides high performance parts & accessories for the most important motorbike races to the most sophisticated home garage – and they’re available right here at Nashville Motos!

Learn more about CNC Racing

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF BMW

On Saturday, August 20, 2016, we observed the International Day of Celebration for BMW’s 100 Centenary! We had a great turnout from the BMW Motorcycle Club of Nashville and are incredibly grateful to their volunteers who braved the heat & humidity (and rain!) to make the day a very special one for all of the Nashville Motos community. Special thanks also to Bert Fechner for capturing several great images of the day, including the photo above.

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DUCATI CLUB MEETS AT LANE MOTOR MUSEUM

On Tuesday, July 19, 2016, Nashville Motos hosted the Music City DESMO Owner’s Club Meeting at Lane Motor Museum. Members & guests enjoyed dinner together then explored the current exhibit Macchine Italiane in addition to the impressive permanent collection. The meeting boasted its greatest turnout yet!

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BLOODWORTH VISITS OASIS BIKE WORKSHOP

David Bloodworth made a special trip over to the Oasis Bike Workshop on Monday, July 11, 2016, to showcase the Ducati Scrambler and discuss the history of Italian motorcycle design for youth in the Bellissima! Art Bikes workshop, a summer camp offered in partnership with Oasis Center and the Frist Center for the Visual Arts. During the two-day workshop, youth chose a donated bicycle from the Oasis Bike Workshop and customized it while also learning basic maintenance and road safety.

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BLOODWORTH AT BARBER

Nashville Motos staff members Miki Hilton #100 (service manager) and Rick Horner #414 (parts manager) had their first official WERA race on July 3, 2016. Michael took third place in his expert class after dropping out of second place in the final stretch by half a front wheel, and Rick took second place in his novice class – the first race of his career. Proud to have these guys representing Nashville Motos out on the track!

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BLOODWORTH CELEBRATES OUR FEMALE RIDERS

International Female Ride Day was an incredible event – good food, lots of sunshine, and a solid turnout from our Bloodworth community, several student riders from the MSF class, and one of our local women’s motorcycle clubs, the Hellcats! After enjoying a complimentary lunch, these ladies (and a few others) rode down River Road and over to Little Marrowbone Road.

More photos from the day are posted on our Facebook page here.

CONNECTING WITH OUR COMMUNITY

Nashville Motos supports many powerful programs and local nonprofit organizations, and last Thursday, we had a special visit from one of them – the Community Based Transition Program (CBTP) through Metro Public Schools. For many students with disabilities, obtaining and maintaining employment is an important goal – and often a difficult one to achieve. We are proud to share the business of motorcycles with this great group of young people each year, enjoying lunch together and discussing career opportunities within our field.