March 17, 2008 - LeoVince Foremost Insurance Ducati Team Finish on the Podium at 67th Annual Daytona 200
Larry Pegram and the New Ducati 848 Claim Third Place after Rider is Disqualified.
Larry Pegram, of the LeoVince / Foremost Insurance / Ducati Team rode a phenomenal race on the new Ducati 848 in the 67th Annual Daytona 200. After a small tire issue on lap four, Pegram rode an amazing 65 laps to finish fourth in the 69 lap race. The Ducati rider even led the race at one point.
Pegram started the race on the third row after qualifying in tenth with a 1:41.003.
This is the second year that Larry Pegram, as team owner, is running the Ducati team and racing for Ducati North America. Last season Larry was on the podium three times with a modified Ducati 749 and almost made the podium in two other races.
In 2007, Pegram finished 24th due to an odd mishap where his front tire collected carbon fiber from the front fender while compressing in turn one. The carbon fiber made the tire slick and forced Pegram to slow his pace to keep from falling. The team was forced to pit numerous times to try and resolve the problem, but were unable to determine the problem until after the race.
“The Daytona 200 is a race that leaves little room for error and lots of things can go wrong. I couldn’t be happier with my finish on the brand new Ducati 848. The bike performed extremely well given that we were pressed for time preparing for the race and were not able to get all the development and testing completed that we wanted to,” commented Larry.
“This year started out with our sponsors stepping up support for the team, which is always nice. Now finishing in the top five at Daytona just confirms what I thought – we have a team that is going to be fighting for the championship. The new 848 is a bike I can win on. We are in great shape coming out of Daytona in third place. Barber Motorsports is a track that will play to the nimble handling of the 848. I am looking forward to that race,” added Larry.
Pegram’s next race is at Barber Motorsports in Birmingham, Alabama on April 19, 2008.
About LeoVince Foremost Insurance Ducati
Hebron, Ohio-based, LeoVince / Foremost Insurance / Ducati is a professional superbike race team competing in the AMA Superbike Championship Series. The team is owned and managed by Larry Pegram, a third-generation motorcycle racer. The team competes in the Formula Xtreme class on a modified Ducati 848. Additional information about the team can be found on their web site at www.pegramracing.com.
Team sponsors include - Ducati North America, Leo Vince Exhaust, Foremost Insurance, Pirelli, Lockhart Phillips, Fieldsheer Leathers, Scorpion Helmets, Robb Report Motorcycling, Motul Oil, Sidi, Braking Rotors, Hot Bodies Racing, VP fuels, EBC, Vortex, Spiegler, Options Italia, Wiseco, Cometic, Canal Road Racing, Build-Momentum.com, Triangle Cycle.com, TNG Scooters, Xceldyne, Anatech Ltd., Megacycle, Motion Pro, DID, Performance Drink, Competition Accessories.com, STM, NCR, Sato Racing, Dan Kyle Racing, NGK, Domino Grips, Café-Razzi
Larry Pegram, of the LeoVince / Foremost Insurance / Ducati Team rode a phenomenal race on the new Ducati 848 in the 67th Annual Daytona 200. After a small tire issue on lap four, Pegram rode an amazing 65 laps to finish fourth in the 69 lap race. The Ducati rider even led the race at one point.
Pegram started the race on the third row after qualifying in tenth with a 1:41.003.
This is the second year that Larry Pegram, as team owner, is running the Ducati team and racing for Ducati North America. Last season Larry was on the podium three times with a modified Ducati 749 and almost made the podium in two other races.
In 2007, Pegram finished 24th due to an odd mishap where his front tire collected carbon fiber from the front fender while compressing in turn one. The carbon fiber made the tire slick and forced Pegram to slow his pace to keep from falling. The team was forced to pit numerous times to try and resolve the problem, but were unable to determine the problem until after the race.
“The Daytona 200 is a race that leaves little room for error and lots of things can go wrong. I couldn’t be happier with my finish on the brand new Ducati 848. The bike performed extremely well given that we were pressed for time preparing for the race and were not able to get all the development and testing completed that we wanted to,” commented Larry.
“This year started out with our sponsors stepping up support for the team, which is always nice. Now finishing in the top five at Daytona just confirms what I thought – we have a team that is going to be fighting for the championship. The new 848 is a bike I can win on. We are in great shape coming out of Daytona in third place. Barber Motorsports is a track that will play to the nimble handling of the 848. I am looking forward to that race,” added Larry.
Pegram’s next race is at Barber Motorsports in Birmingham, Alabama on April 19, 2008.
About LeoVince Foremost Insurance Ducati
Hebron, Ohio-based, LeoVince / Foremost Insurance / Ducati is a professional superbike race team competing in the AMA Superbike Championship Series. The team is owned and managed by Larry Pegram, a third-generation motorcycle racer. The team competes in the Formula Xtreme class on a modified Ducati 848. Additional information about the team can be found on their web site at www.pegramracing.com.
Team sponsors include - Ducati North America, Leo Vince Exhaust, Foremost Insurance, Pirelli, Lockhart Phillips, Fieldsheer Leathers, Scorpion Helmets, Robb Report Motorcycling, Motul Oil, Sidi, Braking Rotors, Hot Bodies Racing, VP fuels, EBC, Vortex, Spiegler, Options Italia, Wiseco, Cometic, Canal Road Racing, Build-Momentum.com, Triangle Cycle.com, TNG Scooters, Xceldyne, Anatech Ltd., Megacycle, Motion Pro, DID, Performance Drink, Competition Accessories.com, STM, NCR, Sato Racing, Dan Kyle Racing, NGK, Domino Grips, Café-Razzi