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Honda East Kicks Off 2013 Roadrace Season

From a press release issued by Honda East of Toledo:

May 7, 2013 – Maumee, OH – Honda East Yamaha Suzuki of Toledo's rider Eddie Kraft won all four of Sunday's WERA races this past weekend at Grattan Raceway, located in Belding, MI. Eddie turned the fastest lap of the weekend and set a new personal best lap, less than half a second off the 600 lap record in his first time on the bike since having a second wrist surgery just short of three months ago. Eddie rode a Honda East-backed 2012 Yamaha R6, fitted with Pirelli tires.

"It was a fun weekend", Kraft states. "Honda East has continued to back our team during my down time this past winter, which has been a big vote of confidence. I wasn't sure if I'd be ready to ride, but as Friday's practice progressed I became more comfortable on the bike and decided to give the races a shot. Dr. James Chao said there'd be a 50% increase in mobility as part of the procedure and I can see some of that improvement already in riding the bike, which has been great. My dad, Doug Cornett and Aaron Bagwell were a huge help and I can't thank them and everyone at Honda East enough for helping me get back out here."

Kraft continued, "There were quite a few fast riders and new talent on the grid this weekend, so I was just happy to be on the bike and able able to race with them. We used the latest Pirelli V2 tires for the first time and they worked extremely well. We ran the same rear tire all day both Saturday and Sunday without a drop in performance, which is something we've never done before. I'm really looking forward to putting more laps on these new Pirelli tires."

As a family owned and operated Ohio motorcycle dealer, Honda East's philosophy is to treat each customer like a family member, every visit. Our award-winning sales staff will strive to meet and exceed your expectations, whether you are purchasing a new vehicle, calling with a question, picking up a part, or just looking in our shop. Located in Northwest Ohio, Honda East is the #1 ranked dealership in both Ohio and Michigan; offering a full line of sport bikes, cruisers, dirt bikes, ATVs, scooters, watercraft and snowmobiles – not only by Honda, but Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Aprilia, Sea-Doo, Ski-Doo, Can-Am, Kymco, Bombardier, Polaris and Artic Cat. Honda East prides themselves on the best out the door deal, period. No games, no hassles.

The team would like to thank Pirelli Tires, SportbikeTrackGear.com, Animal Aid Foundation, Oakley, Hanshaw Engines, Pit Bull, Dynojet, Sharkskinz, Motul, NGK, Worldwide Bearings, Chicken Hawk, Shoei Helmets, Motion Pro, Full Spectrum Batteries, Ohlins, Knox Armour, RS Taichi, M.C. Designs, Spider Grips, Spiegler, XT Racing and Andrew Swenson Designs.

For more information on Honda East, visit hondaeast.com. For information and news on the racing team, please visit witchkraftracing.com.

Press release can also be seen on Roadracing World.

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 | POSTED AT: 5:09 AM
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