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RESUME

SHAWN HIGBEE
TEL:  414-397-2056
Email: SHAWN@HIGBEE-RACING.COM
 

objective

The main objective is to provide a more efficient and effective marketing solution for growing businesses to stay ahead of the competition in todays challenging economy.  This is accomplished by establishing a multi-year sponsorship business plan with a few select companies.  The companies individual marketing dollars will be pooled together in a strategic manner to create an marketing impact greater than any standalone budget could generate. The business plan would use Higbee Racing as a tool to create marketing value by competing in the 2010 AMA Superbike series, and select WSMC events. The goal is to position Higbee Racing and business associates as leaders in the arena of motorcycle road racing. The use of creative marketing will create extraordinary fan affinity, product loyalty and strengthen market share for the team sponsors. The combination of competitive results, and spectacular presentation will also enhance branding for all stakeholders.

 

Career highlights

  • 5th in AMA Daytona 200 (2009)

  • WSMC track record holder (2009)

  • 3rd in the Moto-ST SST endurance Championship (2008)

  • 3rd in the Daytona  SST 8HR endurance (2008)

  • AMA Superbike top privateer (2003)

  • Development Rider for Buell XB and 1125R platforms

  • 3rd place Macau GP  (1997)

  • 3 Time National Motorcycle Road Racing Champion

  • Highest AMA Superbike championship position is 6th

  • Highest AMA Superbike finishing position is 4th

 

Work experience

Higbee Racing 2009-present

  • Team principal and rider

Bartels Harley-Davidson 2009

  • WSMC rider for Racing Team

JGR Racing Buell 2009

  • AMA Moto_GT Endurance Series

Buell Motorcycle Company 1998 - 2009

  • Development Rider

  • Test Technician

  • XB Race Development Rider

  • Buell AMA Pro Thunder Rider

  • Harley-Davidson VR1000 Chassis & Suspension Engineer

  • VR1000 Factory Development Rider

Richie-Morris Racing 2007-2008

  • Rider in Moto_ST Endurance series

Higbee Racing 2005-present

  • Team principle and AMA PRO Thunder rider

KWS / Suzuki 2000-2004

  • AMA Superbike Rider for Racing Team

Beehive Computers 1997-2000

  • Founder of Company

Motorcycle Online 1996-1997

  • Formula USA Buell lighting Rider for Racing Team

  • Journalist & Test Rider

Factory Ducati Fast By Ferracci 1995-1996

  • AMA Superbike Rider for Racing Team

Bartels Harley-Davidson 1994-1995

  • AMA HD Twinsports Rider for Racing Team

Harley-Davidson of Jamestown 1989-1993

  • AMA HD Twinsports Rider for Racing Team

  • Motorcycle Technician

 

Technical Skills

  • Vehicle on-track development (chassis stiffness, inertia, geometry, durability)

  • Data Acquisition (sensor setup, hardware configuration, data analysis)

  • Basic CAD experience (Think 3 and Solidworks)

  • Suspension Development and Testing(damping curves, wheel rates, stiffness)

  • Racetrack Simulation Analysis (model building, data analysis)

  • Vehicle dynamic handling test(high speed, maneuverability, ride quality)

  • MTS equipment (Ultimate failure, Fatigue and Durability testing)

  • General Machine shop operation (lathes, mill, etc)

  • Vehicle Dyno Testing

  • Ergonomic design and development

  • Wind tunnel testing and aerodynamic development

  • Brake system development (pad, hydraulic ratio, cooling, drag)

  • ECU development (Fuel and Spark maps)

  • Tire construction development (handling, compounds, carcass, stiffness, traction)

  • Vehicle lab testing (chassis stiffness, full vehicle and component inertia)

 

Extracurricular activities

mountain biking, dirt bikes, snowmobiling, iceriding, skydiving, streetluge, rock climbing, gokarts, openwheel car racing

 

Press and marketing material

 

REFERENCES

  • Kevin Hunt
    Team Principal
    Factory Aprilia Millennium Technologies Race Team
    (843) 552-7177

 

  • Max McAllister
    Owner
    Traxxion Dynamics
    (770) 403-8760

 

  • Paul James
    Communications Director
    Harley-Davidson Motor Company
    (414) 343-8735

 

 

 

 

 

 


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