Smokin' the Competition
By Crystal Wong

How would you like to mop the floor with the competition? Here are a couple bad boys that have done that and much more! What do you think? Like what you see? The real tip in setting up your quad for racing is to "Take it easy. Don't be in a hurry to be #1. It takes time. For more info on parts, look into Dirt Wheels Magazine." This tip comes from Robert Santos, a quad racer, sponsored by Shell Guam! He has been around the track since '91 and knows his stuff. The banshee and the raptor shown here have placed first in numerous events, and we've got the scoop on what's in them.

• Make and Model: Yamaha Raptor
• Cost to race: $11,000
• Engine: 660 with K&N oil filter, GYTR exhaust
• Frame: Stock

Additional: After market Lonestar front end: 2"wide & 1"forward with Triple Rated Shocks; Fly taper bar with fly mounting kit; full skid plate for rock protecting; tires and rims; front DG Bumper, Nerf bar; 4 grab bar; Motion Pro twist throttle; Lonestar Rear End

• Make and Model: Yamaha Banshee
• Cost to Race: $13,000
• Engine 350
• Frame: Stock

Additional: Lonestar Front Suspension with Triple Rated Pep Shocks; Lonestar Rear Suspension with 4"wide axel, Excalibur (Lonestar) LRD Exhaust, LRD Engine Mod., Front Suspension 2"wide 1"forward; Front Bumper, Nerf bars, Rear Grab Bar, PWK 28 Carbs, Rear Razor tires 18x10x8, Front Marsha 145 SR10 Mounted on Front and Rear Bead lock Rims; Renthal Handle Bars.

Race Experience:

• 1st Flat Track 2002 Smokin' Wheels
• 1st Flat Track 2003 Smokin' Wheels
• 1st Endurance 2003 Smokin' Wheels
• 3rd Super Cross 2003 Smokin' Wheels
• 1st Overall 2003 Smokin' Wheels (Also was 1st Place in 1996, 1998, 2001; Currently #1 for 2003 Race Season)

Sponsors: Shell Guam, Triple J Comm. Tires, D.G. Motor Sports, Reaction Co., Handyman Unlimited

The race season is still on-going so if you want to see these two up close and personal or maybe get a few tips from Rob you can find them at the Guam Raceway Park. Ladies and Gentlemen, Start your engines!