Coriolis Racing Team Proud of a New Sponsor

Outlaw Screen Printing has joined forces with Coriolis Racing Team and is now the official provider of all things vinyl, printed, and logo'd.  We were proud to have them come on board because they are a really great service provider.  They can customize and print while you wait or design and print in very short order; whatever your printing needs may we suggest you try them first.

If you talk to Debrah (owner) she can begin to build with you a printed advertising campaign for your business or service.  She must know what she's talking about because she talked me through the process and helped me get it right; anyone who has the patients for that is probably a saint! :)

Also we are proud to say we are using Galfer Brake Pads and Stainless Steel Brake lines.  A quick review: they feel like they can stop a truck and the last a very long time.  Nothing else does the job like Galfer in my opinion.  Big thumbs up to them.

Thanks for reading.

James

Team Coriolis may be expanding by one rider in the near future! My good friend Homer Montalvo is going to begin racing by mid 2010 in AFM 650 Production; yet another reason to come out to the races!

Hey all just wanted to update that I have begun a Facebook page for the team! Stop by and become a fan of AFM.
Cheers
James Minenna

Team Coriolis Racing Invites you to Infineon Raceway

Coriolis Racing invites you to the second round of AFM Racing's 2010 season at the prestigious Infineon Raceway on April 24th and 25th.

If you are a motorcycle enthusiast you owe it to yourself to attend some of the fastest and most family freindly racing in the western United States.  Walk through the pits, talk to the racers, and buy some of the same products and services they use to make their machines rocket around one of the most renowned tracks in America.

Whether you watch from the grandstands or whether you opt to volunteer for the "best seat in the house" by working as a corner safety worker, you'll never have a better time at the races.  Bring your family and come on out and see what motorcycle racing is all about, check out the teams and root for your favorite rider.

Check out Coriolis Racing's pit area and talk to the team, have a soda, and watch the racing action.  It truly is about family.

Sincerely,

James Minenna

Team Coriolis Goes Racing at Buttonwillow Raceway

Finally, after months of cold, wet, and waiting Team Coriolis went racing!  Buttonwillow Raceway was the scene of the opening round for the American Motorcyclist Federations 2010 season.  Hundreds of racers, vendors, spectators and fans showed up to turn the paddock into a family friendly and color-filled extravaganza.  Racing fans were not disappointed as the racing excitement kicked off with pitched battles for podiums in several racing classes.  

Team Coriolis Rider, James Minenna, began Saturdays practice with setting dialed in from the two weeks previous practice sessions.  Almost immediately he was lapping Buttonwillow fast; setting person bests his very first session out.  A new Michelin rear tire and his lap times fell even further.  "The high levels of grip we're getting from the Michelin is just incredible," Said Minenna, "I have the feeling I can just push and push whenever I want.  It's incredible."

Saturdays end brought the first two races of the weekend with Clubman Lightweight and Formula 40 Lightweight.

James gridded up in the last spot on the grid for Clubman as gridding was based upon AFM numbering and not actual times but got a fantastic start and immediately pushed up to 8 overall (from 25th place).  James picked his way through the traffic and eventually ended up a very respectable 5th. (*Edit by the Rider: Due to a boneheaded move by myself I was eventually DQ'd from that result by the Race Director.  I made an error in judgement and the DQ was justified.  New Racer error for sure.)  "With the level of the riders here and the talent and machinery, I'm happy to have finished with such a good result.  Of course we'd like to be on the box, but you have to be steady and consistent to win championships.  We are going to be strong this year."  James commented after the race.

Formula 40 had twenty five very experienced entrants.  Coriolis once again gridded at the back of the pack but in no time James Minenna was up there scrapping hard for every spot he could.  In an intense and sometimes close battle James managed a 15 overall to take points in the class and ultimately satisfy his goal of finishing in the mid pack.  "This was going to be the hardest race of the day, "James told me, "There are some really fantastic riders here and some very fast motorcycles.  In the end we got by some of the toughest riders and fastest bikes to take our position.  I'm happy to have been so competitive."  Positive to the last, James Minenna, grinned from ear to ear with enthusiasm.  "Nothing like racing with friends.  My family and sponsors really stepped up for me and took care to see that I had the gear and the track time to get the job done!"  He said.

Saturday night brought a once-over and a thorough cleaning of Team Coriolis' race  machine.   The stout little Honda NC30 showed that it has what it takes - being both a Honda and a thoroughbred racing machine - to work it's way through fast laps with rock-solid reliability.

Sunday began bright an early with a short warm up session and then it was on to the most important race of the weekend for James; AFM 450 Superbike.  Competing in this class is a dream come true; some of the most experienced and fastest riders compete here.  "It's been described as a hardcore 'gentlemen' class." Said Minenna, "It's where I have wanted to be for a long time now.  We scrap together on the track, and are friends off of it.  It's the best parts of racing all wrapped up in one."


Again a back of the pack grid position but as he has become accustomed to James got a great start and ended up in 7th place before the end of the second lap but the race was cut short due to a red flag incident; a crash in turn 7.  The restart of the race saw James in 8th place and fighting a hard fought battle for 7th.  Finally managing to make the pass stick James began to reel in hard for 6th place; lap times dropping to his new personal best but alas it was not to be.  "The race ended two laps too soon." joked Minenna, "But racing is full of 'if only' and 'I could have's'."  In the end a 7th was where he ended up but that was good enough for a big hug from his wife and family and a typically big smile.  

James said, "Thank you to my sponsors, without my Honda Motorcycle, Michelin Tires,  Catalyst Reaction Suspension Tuning (making the bike a dream to ride!) ,Chicken Hawk tire warmers, Dainese, Aplinestars, Arai, Sidi, and support funds from Composure Photography this successful opening round would not have been possible.  My wife Dawn has been so fantastic; you'll never understand fully how important you are to me."

We had a great time in Buttonwillow; we are all looking forward to Round 2 at Infineon Raceway.  We hope to see you at the races!

Team Coriolis.

Coriolis Racing rider and bike tested last weekend at Buttonwillow Raceway

Coriolis Racing rider, James Minenna, said in a recent interview that he's "really feeling positive about this year."  He worked out the kinks during a testing of the bike and pilot last weekend with the help of Dave Moss, with Catalyst Reaction Suspension.  Michelin tires performed better than exceptional in the cooler weather and extended track torture sessions.  Minenna completed nearly 125 laps of the Buttonwillow Raceway circuit during the two day testing and the bike (HONDA), tires (MICHELIN), and suspension (CATALYST REACTION) were put to the ultimate test; passing with flying colors!  "My confidence in the bike is at an all time high right now," Says Minenna, "and I am one hundred percent happy with my set up."  "Set up is everything in racing and getting the setup just right at such a challenging track is a tough nut."  Said the Coriolis Rider, "We nailed it."

The painters are just completing a refresh of the motorcycles paint scheme - "It's Awesome!  The red is completely out of this world; Honda all the way." According to Minenna.  "I'm going to lay the numbers on tonight after the clear coats dry," Said Minenna, "and then begin placing sponsor stickers and logs."  Get yours logo noticed now! 

If you are interested in getting into the fun, contact Coriolis Racing by email or phone: 559.779.9306 for sponsorship and spectator information.

Remember that this weekend, March 20th and 21st, is the opening round for AFM racing in 2010!  Come on out and support the sport, meet the riders, and have a great family oriented time while you're at it.