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"The HP2 was built for events like this."
Name: Doug Morrison (video)
Xplor Handle: BoomaHP2
Hometown: Walpole, MA
Age: 49
Occupation: Geologist
BMW for Event: HP2
Motorcycling History/Background: 39 years of motorcycle riding experience, Accomplished road and off-road racer, 1996 NETRA C-4 Stroke Champion, 2002 NETRA C-Senior/High Point National Enduro Class Champion (King Philip), over 300,000 miles on BMWs.
Biggest fear about riding this event: Crashing at 125 mph.
Most excited about: Taking all of my years of off-road experience and going for it on the largest enduro bike made.
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"On a BMW HP2, even a 44 year old racing novice can have a great time in a competitive event."
Name: Rob Nye (video)
Xplor Handle: Sleddog
Hometown: Bristol, RI
Age: 44
Occupation: Maritime Transportation
BMW for Event: HP2
Motorcycling History/Background: Riding motorcycles since age 16, riding BMWs since age 30, Owned over 20 BMWs. Silver medal finish 2003 Iron Butt, Gold medal finish 2005 Iron Butt
Hobbies/Other Interests: Sailboat racing
Biggest fear about riding this event: Hitting a tree.
Most excited about: Hanging out with better riders.
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"The BMW HP2 is the perfect bike for this purpose."
Name: Peter Canning (video)
Xplor Handle: Pete
Hometown: Plainville, MA
Age: 47
Occupation: Geologist
BMW for Event: HP2
Hobbies/Other Interests: Skiing
Biggest fear about riding this event: Getting there.
Most excited about: The party Saturday night.
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"This event will prove that BMWs built 25 years ago can still be competitive."
Name: John Joy (team video)
Xplor Handle: Roma
Hometown: Hoosick Falls, NY
Age: 32
Occupation: Boat restoration
BMW for Event: R80 GS
Hobbies/Other Interests: Competing RallyCross in his VW
Biggest fear about riding this event: Getting passed.
Most excited about: Beating a modern bike.
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"I can't wait to see all the roundels on the starting grid!."
Name: Max Stratton
Xplor Handle: MAX
Hometown: North Hampton, NH
Age: 32
Occupation: Owner/dealer, MAX BMW
BMW for Event: HP2
Hobbies/Other Interests: Car rally racing and hill climb
Biggest fear about riding this event: Getting to the starting line.
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"This is the type of racing I have been dreaming of all my life."
Name: Steve Mauk (team video)
Xplor Handle: Pending
Hometown: Williamstown, MA
Age: 51
Occupation: Motorcycle sales
BMW for Event: HP2
Motorcycling History/Background: Riding since 1964, Enduro racing since the 70’s, Vintage road racing, Trials events
Biggest fear about riding this event: Getting too excited and getting caught up in the racing moment.
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"I can’t wait to ride in different terrain."
Name: David Hubbard
Xplor Handle: Pending
Hometown: Adams, MA
Age: 40
Occupation: Shipping department
BMW for Event: F650 Special
Motorcycling History/Background: NETRA enduro and Hare Scramble rider
Biggest fear about riding this event: Deep sand.
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"Bikes like the HP2 will bring guys like me out of retirement. The thought of pitching the bike sideways at 80 mph makes the hair stand up on my neck!"
Name: Mark Albertson (team video)
Xplor Handle: HP Puff n Stuff
Hometown: New York, NY
Age: 42
Occupation: Advertising Executive
BMW for Event: HP2
Motorcycling History/Background: Riding motorcycles since age 4, raced dirttrack and motocross for Yamaha RPM support team.
Biggest fear about riding this event: The proximity of trees.
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Name: Robin Zosack (video)
Xplor Handle: Mudrookie
Hometown: Merrimac, MA
Age: 53
Occupation: Building inspector
BMW for Event: HP2
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"High speed + trees = fear."
Name: George Logthetis
Xplor Handle: Crusty25
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Age: 42
Occupation: Copywriter
BMW for Event: R100 GS
Motorcycling History/Background: Ridden through Baja seven times, run the Alcan 5000, rode Hancock World Dual Sport Ride.
Most excited about: Seeing BMW riders riding hard in the woods.
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Name: Emmett Horgan (video)
Xplor Handle: Tourman
Hometown: Salem, NH
Age: 58
Occupation: Car Dealership Owner
BMW for Event: HP2
Hobbies/Other Interests: High performance and classic cars
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"I love sand. Sand is my friend."
Name: Keith Ciampa (video)
Xplor Handle: Ciampa
Hometown: Newburyport, MA
Age: 37
Occupation: Creative Director- Advertising
BMW for Event: F650 GS Dakar
Motorcycling History/Background: Riding motorcycles for 20 yrs. 5 days training in Baja with Jonah Street and Tim Morton.
Biggest fear about riding this event: Not finishing my first race.
Most excited about: Finishing my first official race.
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Name: Jason Adams (team video)
Xplor Handle: R100gspd
Hometown: Hudson Valley, NY
Age: 36
Occupation: Technical + Lighting Director
BMW for Event: R100 GSPD
Motorcycling History/Background: Ridden on four continents (so far).
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Name: Chris Olsen (video)
Xplor Handle: cbolsen
Hometown: Cumberland, RI
Age: 41
Occupation: Software Consultant
BMW for Event: F650 Dakar
Biggest fear about riding this event: Getting lost.
Most excited about: Being a part of the first-ever sanctioned point-to-point motorcycle rally in the US!
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