Originally Posted by MoreCowbellAz
Idk if any of you guys are race fans, but if you are you'll remember back in the late 90's or early 00's the AMA had the Formula Extreme class, which was basically the anything goes class. One team was fielding a Busa based bike. I remember sitting in the stands at Laguna Seca and seeing that thing peel its way down the front straight. It was crazy when that thing was uncorked. I was glad to see them mix it up with "regular" superbikes.
I'm sad to see it go, never much cared for the looks but it's an icon.
Great sunset picture 02SE.
Thanks, picture was taken with a Canon Powershot. No processing of the image at all, just right place at the right time.
Yep, Rad Greaves in the Formula Extreme class. Not the most personable guy I've ever met. My bike was in large part inspired by his race bike, and the late Dave Owen and his LSR 'Busa, while trying to keep mine as stock-appearing as possible. I raced in some racing series myself, but not on my 'Busa, as it wasn't legal for the classes I've raced in. Of course I can always go out and have fun on a racetrack. Time and again I've heard how the 'Busa is a straight-line only bike. Invariably from people who have never ridden one. They usually have a different opinion after witnessing what a properly setup 'Busa can do.
Anyway, the Rad Greaves Formula Extreme 'Busa first with stock shape bodywork, and then with Roush designed bodywork.