Wanted Race Engineer – 2009 Race Season & On

poncho · 31st January 2009, 12:01

Hello All,

This is not a joke but I am seriously looking for a “Race Engineer”, I perfectly understand that there are no Jeremy Bergers in India but I am looking at someone who would like to start fresh and learn the trade and help me develop my bike and my riding

This is what I am looking for (Professional)
1.Overall general knowledge of Motorcycles, some experience with super sport bikes
2.Basic Mechanical Knowledge
3.Ability to learn from reading up manuals
4.Can think out of the box for solutions
5.Innovative ideas to find the extra grip or speed
6.Willing to learn on the job
7.Good documentation skills – English
8.Ability to work out schedules and process in bike preparation
9.Ability to use a computer, Windows / Office / Email / Internet

Personality –
1.Very competitive nature
2.Willing to go the distance, should not give up!
3.Based out of either Chennai / Bangalore or surrounding areas
4.Willing to spend weekends / Sundays / holidays at the race track, basically commit to the entire year.
5.Team working skill
6.People skill

What is the job ?
1.To ensure the bike is ready for Racing / Testing (work out pre – race / testing schedule)
2.To review data logging and discuss areas of where I am slow and figure out together how we can increase the speed in those sections
3.Ensure that bike is running the Target – AFR
4.To dial in suspension and ECU maps based on track and conditions
5.Constantly work on how to find a few extra 1/10 seconds
6.Supervise mechanics and ensure everything is perfect (there is no compromise in racing with mechanicals)
7.Reading Tires and understanding suspension changes and how to improve rider feel.
8.Provide accurate feedback about the competition.
9.The bike is your property and you are responsible for it in all aspects

What bike is it?
1.Honda CBR600RR 05/06
2.Suspension being used
A.WP4618 Rear & WP Full front Cartridge set
B.HRC Showa rear & Front Cartridge set
3.ECU & Tuning Interface
A. HRC ECU –
B. HRC 4D Race Software
4.Data Logging
A. HRC full super stock package – No Telemetry
B. HRC 4D Software

2008 1st runner up in the JK NRRC, the is bike is quite fast, we need to figure out how to take it to the next level.

Payment, basically I am racing on a shoe string budget, but I am willing to share 30% of my race wining and endorsement money. Basically there is no major future in racing but the passion must drive you.
I understand that most of this will be way out of your league but I am willing to teach you everything I know and I will concentrate on riding and you work on the setup, I can’t do both and mount a title challenge against the best riders in our country.

If this kind of stuff excites and you think you are the right person to go the distance, send me a mail isbkracing@gmail.com or a PM. Tell me briefly what experience you have and also how you could contribute to a season of racing.

manson · 1st February 2009, 01:32

Someone is really determined to take things to another level, good on ya mate!
Hope you find the right person for the job.

manson.

speed0mania · 1st February 2009, 16:06

would've loved to help you out mann but I'm in delhi! Find me a good job there and you've found yourself someone who's very interested. ;-p

raajks · 2nd February 2009, 12:49

Name: Sujith Kumar
Ph: +919980181005
Email: bssujithkumaar@hotmail.com

He is a manager for Pacer Yamaha.
If he is not able to be your race engineer, he would have contacts to help you.

lohithrao · 2nd February 2009, 14:09

I know one who might be able to help you, he is a mech by profession but was riding for Yamaha some years back. has a good race/rally baground.

Sena:9880602525

You can ref my name to him as Lohith (Shogun)

good luck

poncho · 2nd February 2009, 20:56

Thanks a lot, for the inputs, somehow everyone thinks I am looking for a tuner, I dont need tuner or mechanics, what is need is someone to think for me with regards to the hardware, I have met a few good prospects... off to prepare the bike for the races, this week..

Will keep you all posted...

venugopal · 3rd February 2009, 10:32

I too ,could have suggested a tuner,but he rejoined TVS last november.
cheers

31st January 2009, 12:01	#1
poncho BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 62 Thanked: 0 Times	Wanted Race Engineer – 2009 Race Season & On Hello All, This is not a joke but I am seriously looking for a “Race Engineer”, I perfectly understand that there are no Jeremy Bergers in India but I am looking at someone who would like to start fresh and learn the trade and help me develop my bike and my riding This is what I am looking for (Professional) 1.Overall general knowledge of Motorcycles, some experience with super sport bikes 2.Basic Mechanical Knowledge 3.Ability to learn from reading up manuals 4.Can think out of the box for solutions 5.Innovative ideas to find the extra grip or speed 6.Willing to learn on the job 7.Good documentation skills – English 8.Ability to work out schedules and process in bike preparation 9.Ability to use a computer, Windows / Office / Email / Internet Personality – 1.Very competitive nature 2.Willing to go the distance, should not give up! 3.Based out of either Chennai / Bangalore or surrounding areas 4.Willing to spend weekends / Sundays / holidays at the race track, basically commit to the entire year. 5.Team working skill 6.People skill What is the job ? 1.To ensure the bike is ready for Racing / Testing (work out pre – race / testing schedule) 2.To review data logging and discuss areas of where I am slow and figure out together how we can increase the speed in those sections 3.Ensure that bike is running the Target – AFR 4.To dial in suspension and ECU maps based on track and conditions 5.Constantly work on how to find a few extra 1/10 seconds 6.Supervise mechanics and ensure everything is perfect (there is no compromise in racing with mechanicals) 7.Reading Tires and understanding suspension changes and how to improve rider feel. 8.Provide accurate feedback about the competition. 9.The bike is your property and you are responsible for it in all aspects What bike is it? 1.Honda CBR600RR 05/06 2.Suspension being used A.WP4618 Rear & WP Full front Cartridge set B.HRC Showa rear & Front Cartridge set 3.ECU & Tuning Interface A. HRC ECU – B. HRC 4D Race Software 4.Data Logging A. HRC full super stock package – No Telemetry B. HRC 4D Software 2008 1st runner up in the JK NRRC, the is bike is quite fast, we need to figure out how to take it to the next level. Payment, basically I am racing on a shoe string budget, but I am willing to share 30% of my race wining and endorsement money. Basically there is no major future in racing but the passion must drive you. I understand that most of this will be way out of your league but I am willing to teach you everything I know and I will concentrate on riding and you work on the setup, I can’t do both and mount a title challenge against the best riders in our country. If this kind of stuff excites and you think you are the right person to go the distance, send me a mail isbkracing@gmail.com or a PM. Tell me briefly what experience you have and also how you could contribute to a season of racing. Last edited by poncho : 31st January 2009 at 12:18.
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1st February 2009, 01:32	#2
manson Team-BHP Support Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 4,169 Times View My Garage	Someone is really determined to take things to another level, good on ya mate! Hope you find the right person for the job. manson.
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1st February 2009, 16:06	#3
speed0mania BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: new delhi Posts: 463 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	would've loved to help you out mann but I'm in delhi! Find me a good job there and you've found yourself someone who's very interested. ;-p
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2nd February 2009, 12:49	#4
raajks BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: BLR Posts: 578 Thanked: 119 Times View My Garage	Name: Sujith Kumar Ph: +919980181005 Email: bssujithkumaar@hotmail.com He is a manager for Pacer Yamaha. If he is not able to be your race engineer, he would have contacts to help you.
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2nd February 2009, 14:09	#5
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kudla/Mangaluru Posts: 3,204 Thanked: 225 Times View My Garage	I know one who might be able to help you, he is a mech by profession but was riding for Yamaha some years back. has a good race/rally baground. Sena:9880602525 You can ref my name to him as Lohith (Shogun) good luck
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2nd February 2009, 20:56	#6
poncho BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 62 Thanked: 0 Times	Thanks a lot, for the inputs, somehow everyone thinks I am looking for a tuner, I dont need tuner or mechanics, what is need is someone to think for me with regards to the hardware, I have met a few good prospects... off to prepare the bike for the races, this week.. Will keep you all posted...
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3rd February 2009, 10:32	#7
venugopal BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 69 Thanked: 21 Times	I too ,could have suggested a tuner,but he rejoined TVS last november. cheers
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