Electrifying Performance Record Set At VMP

Aaron Equipment and AEK Electric Bike just broke the record!!! In addition to the several NHRA and ADRL records, VMP is now home to the quickest pass ever on an electric powered motorcycle. Yes we said electric powered motorcycle. Larry “Spiderman” McBride piloted the 363 volt, 4000 amp electric bike to a 7.469, 177 MPH pass. The bike, which is owned by Shawn Lawless (owner of Lawless Industries) was built at Orange County Choppers, puts out over 600 horsepower, contains an electric DC Drive System, a GE 13 inch Motor and 1,980 A123 Battery Cells.

In addition to Lawless Industries other sponsors of the bike include Aaron Equipment, AEK Packaging, A123 Systems, and Crescent Electric.

VMP would like to congratulate Shawn, Larry and everyone else involved on their historical accomplishment.

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*The Lawless Electric Drag Bike is co-sponsored by Aaron Equipment Company, Inc. and AEK Packaging Equipment, both of Bensenville, IL.