For Team Orient Express, one weekend in Georgia equals success! World Record! 2nd Overall National Championship! Shootout Win! ProStreet Runner up! The Orient Express ProStreet Hayabusa Turbo, piloted by Mike Kovacevich reset the ProStreet top speed record at an astounding 207.50 mph, backed up with two passes at 206.51 mph! 

The turbocharged beast has been fast since the beginning of 2008, and held the record previously, so we knew it was just a matter of time before all the pieces were in place for another incredible pass. Crew Chief Joe Hahn with assistance from Waylon Dempsey, had the tuneup dialed in for the weekend to go along with heads-up eyes-wide-open riding by "Kavos".

Orient Express offers congratulations to Mike Slowe on his fourth consecutive ProStreet championship! Team Orient Express fought hard for the entire 2009 season to secure second place in the championship, and with consistent work, it all came together at Valdosta! As always, competition in the AMA Dragbike ProStreet class is serious and intense. 

Team Orient Express wants to thank all of our sponsors, for the incredible support and teamwork that made second place possible. Our sponsors have provided high quality race ready components that withstood the demands of competition. We want to thank Rush Deal, Carrillo Rods, JE Pistons, Spectro Oils, EK Chains, McIntosh Swingarms, Sato Racing, Marvic Wheels by Yoyodyne, World Wide Bearings, Vortex, Cycle Paint & Metal, and Michelin Tires and RMR Racing.

To complete an already successful weekend, Mike Kovacevich on the Orient Express Hayabusa won the Dunigan ProStreet Shootout. "It's great to end the season with a strong weekend like this, it feels awesome!" Mike said enthusiastically. "We are already looking forward to next season and planning our racing program for 2010!" said Orient Express president Skip Dowling. Orient Express looks forward to seeing you at the races!