The Rush ProGas Class might be small but it’s been mighty competitive. Just ask the Banky Racing Team. Robert Banky, team owner/tuner, has been racing AHDRA for more than 20 years, “and it’s still exciting.” He started out as pilot in the XL Modified Class in 1989 and 1990. From there, he jumped into pro-gas and pro-stock as owner/tuner. Banky recalls his most memorable moments in 1992 or 1993 when his pro-stock Harley took the championship, set a national mph record, and he was named mechanic of the year.
These days you can find Banky’s pro-gas Harley drag bike at the top of its class. Since enlisting rider, Rick Moore, they’ve placed 2nd in the Eastern Division points in 2007 and 2008 – and are on the road to a 2009 championship season. They qualified first place and won at the Kansas City International Raceway, which puts them 122 points ahead of competitor, Jay Wagner. Moore would like to thank Robert Banky and Tommy Finn for their persistence during the heat and conditions at Kansas City. “The win certainly made the 18-hour trip worthwhile.”
Moore would also like to personally thank Chris Mell Motorcycle Restoration for its loyal support of his racing career.
