is this happening? at teh xsba website they claim thew will be there attempting a world record stoppie, and there will be competitions n ****. the date on the site was April 11-13, that's in two weeks. and i'm not finding any posts or events to confirm this.

lata, rodg

 

its a go!!! thew is gonna try to break the stoppie record on the 11th, its only 5-6 hours from you guys (oh wait...55mph)

 

Where is it?

DETAILS PEOPLE>>>>>DETAILS!!

 

It only Thew on the track. No one else. If you wanna come and watch it Im sure you can. But no bikes. Just Thew practicing and Guiness there...

 

this is the announcement from xsba.com...

2002 XSBA National Champion “Thew” Blankstrom will attempt to break the World Record for the Longest Endo/Stoppie at Mid-America Motorplex April 11-13! After the festivities of Bike Week, and some quality riding time in the "Sunshine State" (Florida), Blankstrom has set his sites on breaking the World Record for the Longest Endo/Stoppie currently set at just over 738 feet.

The current record is just over 738 feet (when converted from meters) by Craig Jones on a Buell XB-9R Motorcycle. Jones recently claimed the record previously held by Kevin Carmichael of 668 feet on a Suzuki 1000. Both riders have accomplished their respective records by modifying their stock handlebars to a Moto-Cross bar set-up. (Visit StuntLife.com for video footage.) Blankstrom's machine remains relatively stock, with only aftermarket clip-on handlebars mounted in their original location.

On this stock-like set-up, Blankstrom has been consistently rolling over 680 feet, with his longest measured at just over 725 feet with a limited approach. "Given the room to catch another gear, I am sure that I can get another 75 feet", stated Blankstrom on his way home from Florida. Adding, "My goal is 800."

The record attempt will take place at the Mid-America Motorplex on April 11th. The facility management has agreed to open the brand new drag strip (which debuts it's first event this weekend) for this attempt by Blankstrom. If more room is needed, then the road course may also be made available. Believe that all cameras will be rolling, and official documentation will be in place.

This attempt may also act as great promotion for Round 1 of the XSBA National Championship Series, and the 1st Nat'l Point Round at the Mid-America Motorplex May 23-26. The XSBA Show will be held in conjunction with the "Mid-America Cyclefest" and Motorcycle Rally co-promoted and produced by Formula USA and the Mid-America Motorplex. The weekend will include regional and national road race competition, street freestyle competitions / demos by the top XSBA teams, drag racing, a motorcycle rally, a mechanical bull, bands Friday through Sunday nights, and much more. "Tim O'Neil Motorsports will be the official sponsor of the event May 23-26, and we are expecting more than 5,000 enthusiasts to be a part of the "Motorcycle Rally" over the weekend", stated Brian Stickle of Mid-America Motorplex. Adding, "that doesn't even include the Road Race, Drag Race, or Freestyle fans. There should be something for everyone, and we are really looking forward to the event."

Blankstrom's only current sponsor is Stedman Motorsports in Grand Rapids, Mich. However he is between apparel deals with Alpinestars, Tecnic, and Corsa. For more in formation on Thew Blankstrom and the entire TenNinety6 freestyle team, visit their web site at TenNinety6.com, or visit the XSBA links page.


i read it wrong. looks like teh event is May 23-25. we'll be there fo shizzy

 

Thews world record attempt is going to be April 11th

May 25th weekend is going to be a national championship points paying round and a lot of other rally festivities

 

so what city is this in?

 

Glenwood IOWA