RACE DAY RUN ORDER 2021 Competitor Profiles (Updated June 25, 2021) Shawn Bassett (pronounced “Bass’-et”) Division: Exhibition Vehicle: 1974 Datsun 240Z Race Number: 269 Age: 36 Residence: Mount Dora, Florida - USA Country Representing: United States of America VEHICLE STATS: o Professionally engineered and built over four years, the 240Z has passed technical inspections in accordance with SCCA/NASA regulations. o Rear Wheel Drive o 90.7-inch wheelbase o Chassis: o Custom full tube chassis o 1.75” 0.120 DOM steel tube o Professionally welded and gusseted o 360 welds o Air jacks o Body: o Full carbon fiber body o Polycarbonate windows o Suspension: o 240SX based suspension (all aftermarket) o BC Racing: 3-way adjustable coil-overs o Wheels/Tires: o BC Forged wheels: 18X10 / 18X12 (3 sets) o Toyo Tires slicks: 285 front, 335 rear6 o Aero: o Dual element wing o Full flat bottom o Rear diffuser o Complete aero package o Power Plant/Drivetrain: 1 o 600HP LSX Engine o Motor GM o 323 ci displacement o Gasoline powered o Garrett Turbo charger o Sequential transmission o Built differential o Carbon fiber driveshaft o Built CV axles o Brakes: o Full race StopTech package o Dual master cylinder pedal box o Weight: o 2900 lbs with fuel and driver o 50/50 balanced weight PIKES PEAK HISTORY: o Best Finish: 7th in Exhibition in 2020 o Best Time: 13:08.904 in 2020, his rookie year o Acted as Scott Birdsall’s Crew Chief at the 2019 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb RACING EDUCATION: • 2015 - Moto Anatomy Flat Track School • 2014 - Johnny Lewis 10 Supermoto School3 RACING HISTORY: o Holley LS Fest at NCM Road Course – 9/6/2019 • Class: Time Attack • Track: Tarmac • Vehicle: 1972 Datsun 240Z, LS Powered • Results: 6th Place Finish o GridLife 2019 Series – Round: Road Atlanta – 8/23/2019 • Class: Super Unlimited Pro / Time Attack • Track: Tarmac • Vehicle: 1972 Datsun 240Z, LS Powered • Results: 4th Place Finish o Global Time Attack 2019 – Round: Road Atlanta – 5/10/2019 • Class: Pro Comp / Time Attack • Track: Tarmac • Vehicle: 1972 Datsun 240Z, LS Powered • Results: 3rd Place Finish MOTORCYCLE RACING HISTORY: o Florida Supermoto Series – 2008-2015 Seasons – Highlights Class: Supermoto Pro Street 2 o Track: Pavement o Motorcycle Model: KTM 450SMR o 2 Pro National Wins Class: Supermoto Pro o Track: Pavement/Dirt o Motorcycle Model: KTM 450SMR o 1 National Win Class: Supermini Pro 2013 o Track: Pavement/Dirt o Motorcycle Make/Model: KTM 85SX o Series Champion o AMA USA Pro Supermoto Series – 2014-2015 Seasons Class: Supermoto Pro Street o Track: Pavement o Motorcycle Make/Model: KTM 450SMR o 1 Pro National Win Class: Supermoto Pro o Track: Pavement/Dirt o Motorcycle Make/Model: KTM 450SMR o 1 Pro National Win, Numerous Podium Finishes o WERA/CCS Series – 2004-2006 Seasons Class: Super Sport o Track: Pavement o Motorcycle Make/Model: Yamaha R6 o Amateur competitor SOCIAL MEDIA: o Facebook: Attacking the Clock Racing o Instagram: @shawnb26 o YouTube: Attacking the Clock Racing o Team Website: attackingtheclockracing.com SPONSORS: BC Racing, BC Forged, Fueled By AI, Garrett Motion, CSF Radiators, Sabelt, CARMA Performance, Kuhnhausen Metal Concepts, Antigravity Batteries, Level 7 Motorsports, SPL Parts Inc, OBP Motorsport, HEL Performance, Mother’s, Vibrant Performance, Demon Speed Motorsports Q&A WITH SHAWN BASSETT: How did you first learn about Years ago when I was racing USA Pro Supermoto, Pikes Peak was the Pikes Peak? place you wanted to race when there was dirt. So it’s always been on my bucket list. 3 What drew you to race on I always felt like Pikes was the ultimate test for man and machine. I had Pikes Peak? to be part of it! Some info about your car – It's what’s left of a 1972 Datsun 240Z with a custom all carbon fiber hp, motor, livery, anything body and tube chassis. New for 2021, In need of more power, the interesting: engine is now capable of 1000hp with the help of a huge Garrett turbo. All that power runs through a BMW dual clutch transmission operated by paddle shift. The car has shown off its exposed carbon fiber body for the past few years, but we're sporting an all new livery for the 99th running. Any significance behind your I always ran the number 26 when racing motorcycles. After the passing race number? of 2-wheel racing legend Nicky Haden, I added the 9 to my number to incorporate his famous 69. He is a huge inspiration for me. Any Pikes Peak heroes? Carlin Dunne, Chris Fillmore, and Jeff Zwart to name a few. Any Pikes Peak mentors? Scott Birdsall Favorite memories of racing Taking the checkered flag on my rookie run last year! It's so difficult to on Pikes Peak? accomplish and I was so proud of all the hard work we put in. If the mountain allows, what Finish! But I'd really like to improve on our respectable 13:06 rookie is your ultimate goal on Race run. With more confidence, power, and drivability, I'm feeling great Day? about our run this year. Best advice you received For my rookie year, most of the advice I received was how important it about racing on Pikes Peak? is to finish. Pikes Peak is a process. The fast times will come over the years with experience. What advice would you give to a rookie about racing on I'd give them the same advice I received. Pikes Peak? How are you preparing for I'm a big believer that you have to win in the shop for Pikes Peak. You race day on Pikes Peak? get one shot and it has to count. The car, crew, driver all have to be overly prepared. If the Mountain allows, you just might get a good run in. The goal is to have the car bullet proof for the green flag. What makes the Pikes Peak No other race can compare to the challenges Pikes Peak throws at you. International Hill Climb The elevation, all types of weather conditions, a single run, insane cars, the fans, and the history! It’s a true honor. 4 different than racing anywhere else? What is your favorite part of The checkered flag! But if I had to pick a part of the course I’d say the course? climbing into the “W’s”. Is there one part of the The upper section where the heaves are very challenging. You course that really challenges definitely just need to survive them. you? Talk about your sponsors and Our title sponsor, BC Racing / BC Forged has been a huge part of my their importance – who are race program since day one. they, what do they do for you, how long have they Toyo Tires is our official tire sponsor and they bring a lot of confidence been supporting you? to our set up. Our Haltech engine management has been a game changer this year. Garrett Motion is making sure we put down serious power with their all new G42 turbo. Rymax Lubricants Is a new partner for 2021. Their lubricants are made in Holland we're excited to have them on our program. I have to thank all of my supporting sponsors as well. Carma Performance Tial Sport Sabelt America CSF Radiators HEL Performance Vibrant Performance Fueled By AI America Jag Ten Tools OBP Motorsport Antigravity Batteries Kuhnhausen Metal Concepts Chillout Systems Melee Design Firm Demon Speed Motorsports Domiworks Engineering HTG Tunjng PTP Turbo Blankets 5 Nicetime Racing Grid Engineering Other than Pikes Peak, what It’s my home track the FIRM in Florida. is your favorite track to race? Anything else of interest to I'm probably one of the only drivers in the field that has build their car fans/the media? from the ground up and races it. I'd also be more comfortable racing Pikes Peak on 2 wheels. 6 Johan Schwartz (ROOKIE) Division: Exhibition Vehicle: 2021 American X Kart CrossKart Race Number: 83 Age: 54 Residence: Huntersville, North Carolina - USA Country Representing: United States of America VEHICLE STATS: o Rear Wheel Drive o Wheel Base 84” o Wet Weight = 750 pounds o Suzuki 750cc Gasoline Powered Overhead Cam o Custom Frame SOCIAL MEDIA: o Facebook: American X Kart o Instagram: @americanxkart o Twitter: @AmericanXKart o Team Website: americanxkart.com Q&A WITH JOHAN SCHWARTZ: How did you first learn When I was a kid in Denmark and some of the famous about Pikes Peak? European rally drivers and manufactures took on the challenge of the famous climb. What drew you to race The history, the challenge and the team I am going on Pikes Peak? with. Great people! Some info about your Purpose American made XKart powered by a high car – hp, motor, livery, revving 750cc motorcycle engine. anything interesting: Any Pikes Peak Ari Vatanen heroes? If the mountain allows, To complete the run in a competitive time for the team what is your ultimate that has put this all together. goal on Race Day? 7 Best advice you received about racing Build up the speed and don't go off the edge ;-) on Pikes Peak? How are you preparing Mentally driving the track on race day and being for race day on Pikes physically fit for the run up the hill. Peak? Talk about your sponsors and their importance – who are American XKart. They put the whole program they, what do they do together. Without them this would not have been for you, how long have possible!! they been supporting you? A couple of fun facts I hold three Guinness World Records.