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11/07/2010: NAST Team Scrapheap Challenge Episode Rescheduled
As per usual, Channel 4 decided to reschedule the broadcasting of the Scrapheap Challenge in which the NAST team were partaking.
We have no new information as to when this will be broadcast instead. We will try to update you if we find out before the episode then airs.
11/07/2010: Digital Video Runs Now On Youtube
As you can see from the above embedded video, we have uploaded some of the recordings of our drag race runs up the track, and now you can watch them anytime from our accounts listings in youtube .
24/05/2010: Round 2 Articles on SuperTwins
We have some new articles up on the SuperTwins website, the write ups from Round 2.
Also, don't forget to get your forms in for the next rounds soon!
24/05/2010: SCR Round 2
We have been very fortunate this season (so far) to be running 1.3s 60fts, even a 1.28s which we were all very very pleased about, TC expecially.
With comments such as "well he is my rubber man" thats all well and good until you break traction. We were up against Motty in the semi's my race head was fully on, going for a holeshot (well its worked before) we did a good burn out, Tim confurmed the tire was at the correct temp, we only got about 10ft out, when the slick broke loose in a very big way sending me side ways towards the centre line, it was just like riding on ice!! I remember thinking don’t cross the centre line or your out, which I didn’t. I found grip and another gear, only to look up and see, that Motty was going to be uncatchable, so an early bath for me, and a very big scare for my crew.
We have attached some pictures of this from the weekend, and a short animation showing those which show this happening pieced together.
Regards, Leso
13/05/2010: Important: This weekends Tickets!
There is an important announcement regarding this weekends tickets on the SuperTwins Website .
10/05/2010: Tilly 3 and the winter overhaul
Over the winter tilly’s race motor was in York being worked on by Sam who is the man to tune TL motors. After a full strip down the motor was found to be in very good condition so on with the re-build, new big ends/ R oil pump/ big bore kit using JE pistons/ R cams re-profiled by Kent dialled in by Sam. We picked the motor up on the 13th of March.
The following Sunday was a motor swap day. Which went to plan with no problems, start up went well its now dyno time. We use dyno bike in Yorkshire, Paul has always set up the GLS TLs. A power commander 3 was installed, 12 litres of super plus many hours and 1 screwed rear slick later Tilly was ready to go testing at pod. Just a few jobs to do to Tilly before we go testing, New fuel lines with a protective sheath and a new link tube on the fuel pump as the old one came off twice on the dyno, new drive chain, and of course fit a new slick, sorted.
So on the 24th of April at the Big Bang event at Santa Pod raceway we tested Tilly.
Run no1- everything worked well on the bike apart From me! The motor now revs so quickly I was late on the shifter button (BIG TIME) ET was a whopping 10.5
Run no2- much better only missed 1 change ET got a little bit better with a 10.0
Run no3- I was under a little bit of pressure on this run as I was running against Dave the hat who was testing his super charged sv 1000. This helped we did our best run of the day with an ET of 9.66 and a 60ft PB of 1.31.
Run no4- was the last run of the day we got some wheel spin off the line (leaving the temperature gun at home didn’t really help) still a good run with a et of 9.8.
A top day testing at Santa pod with ideal weather conditions very enjoyable and educational day was had by all. We left with confidence and ready for round 1, which was only 6 days away.
RACE REPORT WITH PHOTO’S TO FOLLOW!
15/02/2010: Polharris Update
Just some extra photos taken by Mike Nelthorpe of the Polharris that we thought you might appreciate a look at before the coming Rock Night.
15/02/2010: Summary of New NAST Posts
We've been really busy recently with life in general, so there hasn't been a regular update in a while, so please excuse the mass of summarized links to new posts on the SuperTwins website, but we hope you'll enjoy them too:
15/02/2010: Race Rock Night Invite
Regards, Les Harris
15/02/2010: New SET Racer for 2010
Our very own slim has just got her first race bike, a very clean Kawsaki GPZ 250.
Slim will be racing in Street ET as SET284, and has already got plans for Kelly (her bike), ie air shifter, long arm, turbo, etc.
Addicted to drag racing, Slim has got the bug big time, and has already got her eye on Tilly 3.
Regards, Les Harris
16/01/2010: Girls in New Tops
Recently one of our sponsors created some great new tops for us, and a few days ago some friends stopped around and tried them on for us.
Micky and Aly shown here kindly took time out to model them for us, to show the new designs and fashions for the lady's tops. We hope these images might be of some help to all of you out there curious as to what the new tops look like.
16/01/2010: Jack's Thank you Picture
Just recently we received a fanmail from Jack, who kindly sent us a picture as a thank you for the items we recently sent him just before Christmas.
We thought we would share this picture with you all, and say how happy we were to receive it from Jack, and to say a big thankyou to Jack from us.
16/01/2010: Polharris Top Gas Drag Bike Update
Polharris is back home after being at HQ Fibre products to have its bodywork made.
All bodywork is being made of carbon fibre.
Starting at the sharp end, streamliner front mudguard, to help send air into the air-box.
TLR nose fairing leading to a big custom air box, one piece body work, rear wheel tub and under tray.
It looks like a pro stocker, I am so pleased with how its coming together, but there is still a load to do (and pay for).
A big thank you to Mike and Sylvia, whose work is second to none, plus they are a lovely couple and a pleasure to know.
So What's next?
Fit a rad, make and fit a fuel tank/pump, get it wired and fired up (cant wait to hear it running), lots of brackets etc.
You will be able to see this bike on the 27th of February 2010 at the boundary Public House at my big party. It's well worth a look as it is the only one in the world we are aware of!
After the party, its going back to GLS in Yorkshire.
I have taken some photos along the way, and hope you enjoy.
Regards, Les Harris
16/01/2010: Lyn's Award Nomination
Our lovely Lyn has been nominated for an award in this years EuroDragster.com - SPRC / APIRA Perpetual Awards for the 2009 season .
We are all very proud of her, and wish her the best of luck.
23/12/2009: A fan came visiting
I had a young chap called William call to see me on Saturday, with his Mum and Dad, which was very nice.
He's a big fan of my Drag Racing Team.
I gave him a Calendar and some signed photos, plus a visor sticker, which his parent's had asked for last week through my website.
William had a good look at Tilly 3, which we even have a photo of.
He had a nice time, and is coming to Santa Pod next year to watch us race, so a good time was had by one and all.
16/12/2009: 2009 Christmas Message
Les and Lyn Harris have decided to 'opt out' from the tradition of giving Christmas Cards this year. Instead we have given £25 to the Salvation Army, to help those more in need especially with the cold weather forecast.
We would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
11/12/2009: Party on 27th of February 2010 with Two Bands!
On the 27th of February in the coming year, 2010, there will be a big party at the Boundary Public House, in Norwich .
The party is a multi-event party for the Les Harris Drag Racing Team, celebrating the past years achievements, the release of The Polharris, and also celebrating Les' birthday all in one night.
Both Tilly 3 and the Polharris will take some stage time away from the Two Bands we will be having that evening: Hotwired leading into Storm
This will be the first time the Polharris will have been shown in public, so come drool, stroke it or do whatever gets you happy when you see her. :)
It's going to be a big party, so please one and all, come along and have a fun night.
30/11/2009: New Team Gear Available
We have put up some new photos of the available types of Team Gear that can be purchased to help support the team and our efforts to retain the championship next season.
You can find all the information you require on the Support Us page of the website, and hopefully some of these new Jacket's, T-Shirts and Vest Top's will be of interest to you.
20/11/2009: Children in Need - Update Number 1
Great news so far! In one night so many people have already volunteered their support that I've managed to already get £106.15 in support for Children in Need.
I don't know about others, but I think that's a great show of the local community spirit, and even in these hard times people were happy to give even just a quid towards the cause.
I just wanted to say a big thank you to both the Frettenham Rose and Crown with their Thursday night Darts and Pool teams, as well as the Buxton Black Lion and the supporters of all teams at each pub.
19/11/2009: Go Spotty for Children in Need 2009!
It's that time of year fast approaching, time to help support the charity Children in Need .
As you will be able to tell from the pictures attached to this post, one of our Team has quite litterally Gone Spotty this year for the cause.
If you live in and around North Norfolk, Scott will be accepting donations/sponsorship in aide of the cause.
All he asks is If it gives you a grin, consider giving somethin' to Children in Need Donations :) .
Scott also wanted to say a big big thank you to Emma for all the hard work she put into making such a fine piece of artwork, and for taking up a whole night of Emma & Ray's, it is much appreciated, and hopefully will result in a nice contribution to Children in Need.
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