Copyright 2002, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

By David Swarts

Synergy Racing Technologies’ Frank Trombino led Sunday morning Formula USA Unlimited Superbike practice at Road America with a time of 2:18.646.

Participation was light and lap times were slower than normal in Sunday morning practice as the four-mile, 14-turn track was still damp in places from overnight rains. The forecast for the rest of Sunday includes a chance of rain.

Sunday Morning Unlimited Superbike Practice Times:

1. Frank Trombino, Honda CBR954RR, 1:18.646
2. Michael Barnes, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:19.628
3. Eric Wood, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:19.661
4. Larry Pegram, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:20.770
5. Geoff May, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:21.647
6. Michael Himmelsbach, Aprilia RSV1000R, 1:22.527
7. J.J. Roetlin, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:23.433
8. Scott Greenwood, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:23.655
9. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:25.174
10. Steve Johnson, Aprilia RSV1000, 1:26.437
11. Joe Spina, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:27.401
12. Jason Knupp, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:28.134
13. Dave Ebben, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:30.601

Several Buell Lightning series riders did not record a time within 115% of Michael Barnes’ pole-winning time in Saturday’s qualifying session, but many of those riders will be allowed to start Sunday’s Buell Lightning race based on their lap times from practice.

Hoban Brothers H-D/Buell rider Jeff Johnson crashed during the Buell Lightning qualifying session, was disqualified because his heavily damaged machine could not complete a post-race dyno run but will start Sunday’s race from a provisional starting spot.

Johnson crashed when his engine locked up while at full speed between the turn 11 kink and turn 12, a.k.a. Canada Corner. F-USA officials reported that Johnson left 236 feet of tire skid marks before he dropped his Buell. Johnson was treated and released from a local hospital Saturday night.

Revised Buell Lightning Series Qualifying Results (All on Buell 1200s):

1. Michael Barnes, 2:23.408
2. Clint Brotz, 2:26.657
3. Dan Bilansky, 2:30.158
4. Richie Morris, 2:30.487
5. Jason Smith, 2:32.396
6. Bryan Bemisderfer, 2:32.934
7. Joseph Rozynski, 2:37.141
8. Jeff Harding, 2:37.298
9. Paul James, 2:38.497
10. John Spinelli, 2:39.088
11. Greg Avello, 2:39.131
12. Scott Korol, 2:42.650
13. Karl Kegel, 2:46.829
14. Tom Fritz, 2:48.439
15. Mike Ralcoczy, 2:56.209
16. Daron Conrad, 2:57.619
17. Mark Bernard, 3:05.846
18. Robert Pirog, 3:06.858
19. Jeff Trudell, 3:10.680
20. Steve Luxem, 2:52.501
21. Jeff Johnson, 2:30.985