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Via e-mail from Connie Kassel:

Nicky Wimbauer Concludes Successful Test At Misano

American Nicky Wimbauer, who turns 16 this month, will race the Italian National Supersport Championship for Team Trasimeno in 2004. Team Manager Moreno Bacchini will also support Wimbauer during three rounds of the Supersport World Championship with two Belgarda-kitted 2004 Yamaha YZF-R6 Supersport bikes.

Wimbauer recently tested at Misano with Team Trasimeno in cold conditions (about 49 degrees F) which forced caution. But Wimbauer was able to get within 1.1 seconds of the lap times turned by European Supersport veteran Massimo Biscounti, 25, who also rides for Team Trasimeno.

Wimbauer said after the test, “Even their 2003 bike feels pretty strong and I like the bike’s handling which is similar to my WERA series 2003 R6. I just wanted to get some seat time and learn the track, the team and the bike. I am very excited for this season.”