August 19, 2008 - Pegram Pulls Another Holeshot at VIR on Ducati 848 and Finishes the Race in Eighth Overall due to Brake Problems
The start at VIR could not have been better for Larry Pegram and the Ducati 848. Pegram's qualifying time put him in the fourth position on the grid and he convincingly pulled the holeshot, leading the early part of the race. Problems with his front brakes caused him difficulties and kept him from staying at the front of the pack.
Last year Pegram finished on the podium in second place after trading spots with the leader Josh Hayes.
"This was a tough weekend, no doubt. The bike had the speed, but I was having trouble with the front brakes. I was surprised that we didn't finish stronger at VIR, it is definitely a track that I like to race at," commented Pegram.
The Formula Xtreme race will be televised on SPEED Channel on Tuesday, August 19, 2008.
The next race is August 30, 2008 at Road Atlanta (www.roadatlanta.com).
About LeoVince Foremost Insurance Ducati
Hebron, Ohio-based, LeoVince Foremost Insurance Ducati is a professional motorcycle road race team competing in the AMA Superbike Championship Series. The team is owned and managed by Larry Pegram, a third-generation motorcycle racer who competes in the AMA 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, Formotion, Triangle Cycle.com, TNG Scooters, Xceldyne, Anatech Ltd., Megacycle, Motion Pro, DID, Performance Drink, Yuasa Battery, Competition Accessories.com, STM, NCR, Sato Racing, Dan Kyle Racing, NGK, Domino Grips, Café-Razzi
Last year Pegram finished on the podium in second place after trading spots with the leader Josh Hayes.
"This was a tough weekend, no doubt. The bike had the speed, but I was having trouble with the front brakes. I was surprised that we didn't finish stronger at VIR, it is definitely a track that I like to race at," commented Pegram.
The Formula Xtreme race will be televised on SPEED Channel on Tuesday, August 19, 2008.
The next race is August 30, 2008 at Road Atlanta (www.roadatlanta.com).
About LeoVince Foremost Insurance Ducati
Hebron, Ohio-based, LeoVince Foremost Insurance Ducati is a professional motorcycle road race team competing in the AMA Superbike Championship Series. The team is owned and managed by Larry Pegram, a third-generation motorcycle racer who competes in the AMA 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, Formotion, Triangle Cycle.com, TNG Scooters, Xceldyne, Anatech Ltd., Megacycle, Motion Pro, DID, Performance Drink, Yuasa Battery, Competition Accessories.com, STM, NCR, Sato Racing, Dan Kyle Racing, NGK, Domino Grips, Café-Razzi