Barry McMahan – Mechanic

A quality race mechanic is a rare breed, one who has to develop a relationship with a rider while performing a technical job. The best technicians see their machines as more than just a collection of parts and systems. Team M4 EMGO Suzuki's Barry McMahan is definitely one of these special tuners. McMahan is the son from a racing family, and his parents were involved in the CMRA organization for many years. A former road racer from Texas himself, the dedicated and hardworking McMahan has spent his entire professional mechanic career, minus the 2003 season, with Team M4 EMGO Suzuki. McMahan had plenty of successes in his first tenure with the team, with his riders' bikes winning numerous Championships including the 2000 AMA 750cc Supersport and 2001 AMA Formula Xtreme titles with current MotoGP star John Hopkins. During that time, McMahan's bikes were noted for their performance on the top speed charts. He returned for the 2004 season, working with Vincent Haskovec. In 2005, Barry statted working with Geoff May when he joined the M4 EMGO Suzuki team. Barry lives near the team's Athens, Alabama base.

Personal Stats

Born: 1968

Original Hometown: San Antonio, Texas

Now Living In: Toney, Alabama

First Job As Motorcycle Mechanic: 1989

First Job As Race Mechanic: 1990

Started With Team Hammer: 1998

2007 Rider: Geoff May