2007 FIM 250cc GP World Championship Brno, Czech Republic August 18, 2007 Final Qualifying Results: 1. Jorge LORENZO (Aprilia), 2:01.368 2. Alex DEBON (Aprilia), 2:02.026 3. Andrea DOVIZIOSO (Honda), 2:02.036 4. Alex DE ANGELIS (Aprilia), 2:02.148 5. Hector BARBERA (Aprilia), 2:02.568 6. Yuki TAKAHASHI (Honda), 2:02.690 7. Julian SIMON (Honda), 2:02.907 8. Shuhei AOYAMA (Honda), 2:02.945 9. Mika KALLIO (KTM), 2:02.956 10. Hiroshi AOYAMA (KTM), 2:03.009
2007 FIM 125cc World Championship Brno, Czech Repulic August 18, 2007 Final Qualifying Results: 1. Gabor TALMACSI (Aprilia), 2:06.861 2. Hector FAUBEL (Aprilia), 2:07.402 3. Mattia PASINI (Aprilia), 2:07.429 4. Tomoyoshi KOYAMA (KTM), 2:08.155 5. Lukas PESEK (Derbi), 2:08.200 6. Randy KRUMMENACHER (KTM), 2:08.421 7. Sergio GADEA (Aprilia), 2:08.578 8. Sandro CORTESE (Aprilia), 2:08.614 9. Pablo NIETO (Aprilia), 2:08.694 10. Pol ESPARGARO (Aprilia), 2:08.712 27. Steve BONSEY (KTM), 2:10.786
The following temporary changes will take place to the timetable for the GP Cinzano di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini. Owing to the fact that the host Misano circuit is making a return to the MotoGP calendar for the first time since 1993, and with a much-modified layout, on the Friday there will be extra practice time for all three categories. An extra hour of free practice time will be given to those riders competing in the MotoGP category (16.15-17.15), whilst the 250cc and 125cc categories will see their free practice sessions extended by 30 and 15 minutes respectively. This extra time is customary at new additions to the World Championship, and has been implemented previously in first-time visits to tracks in China, the United States of America and Turkey. As a result of this change, Race Direction have also informed MotoGP teams that a modification will apply to the 2007 tyre regulations for the MotoGP race at Misano. An extra 1 front and 2 rear tyres will be available for riders running Bridgestone and Michelin rubber over the entire race weekend (15 fronts and 19 rears in total). As has been the case since the start of the season, Dunlop will have no tyre limit to which to adhere.
2007 AMA Superbike Championship Presented by Parts Unlimited VIRginia International Raceway Alton, Virginia August 18, 2007 Provisional Combined Qualifying Results (old lap record – Mat Mladin 1:23.986): 1. Mat Mladin (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:23.698 2. Ben Spies (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:24.216 3. Aaron Yates (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:24.871 4. Jamie Hacking (Kaw ZX-10R), Dunlop, 1:25.093 5. Roger Hayden (Kaw ZX-10R), Dunlop, 1:25.269 6. Eric Bostrom (Yam YZF-R1), Dunlop, 1:25.308 7. Jason DiSalvo (Yam YZF-R1), Dunlop, 1:25.415 8. Jake Zemke (Hon CBR1000RR), Dunlop, 1:25.819 9. Luca Scassa (MV Agusta F4-1000R 312), Dunlop, 1:25.890 10. Tommy Hayden (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:26.079 11. Jake Holden (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:26.440* 12. Geoff May (Suz GSX-R1000), Pirelli, 1:26.788* 13. James Ellison (Hon CBR1000RR), Dunlop, 1:26.804 14. Matt Lynn (MV Agusta F4-1000R 312), Dunlop, 1:27.262 15. Ben Thompson (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:27.672* 16. Robertino Pietri (Suz GSX-R1000), Pirelli, 1:27.718* 17. Scott Jensen (Suz GSX-R1000), Pirelli, 1:27.797* 18. Chris Ulrich (Suz GSX-R1000), Pirelli, 1:27.827* 19. Dean Mizdal (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:29.949 20. Scott Carpenter (Suz GSX-R1000), Pirelli, 1:30.145 21. Dominic Jones (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:30.632 22. Ivan Garza (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:30.747 23. James Kerker (Hon CBR1000RR), Dunlop, 1:32.265 24. Marcin Biernacki (Yam YZF-R1), 1:32.754 25. Johnny Rock Page (Yam YZF-R1), Dunlop, 1:32.892 26. Santiago Villa (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:33.117* 27. Scotty Van Hawk (Yam YZF-R1), 1:34.572 *known to be on a Superstock-spec motorcycle
2007 Pro Honda Oils AMA Supersport Championship Presented by Shoei Helmets VIRginia International Raceway Alton, Virginia August 18, 2007 Provisional Practice Results: 1. Josh Hayes (Hon CBR600RR), Dunlop, 1:27.142 2. Jamie Hacking (Kaw ZX-6R), Dunlop, 1:27.329 3. Steve Rapp (Kaw ZX-6R), Pirelli, 1:27.449 4. Geoff May (Suz GSX-R600), Pirelli, 1:27.457 5. Chris Peris (Yam YZF-R6), Dunlop, 1:27.641 6. Aaron Gobert (Hon CBR600RR), Dunlop, 1:27.672 7. Chaz Davies (Yam YZF-R6), Dunlop, 1:27.703 8. Blake Young (Suz GSX-R600), Dunlop, 1:27.929 9. Roger Hayden (Kaw ZX-6R), Dunlop, 1:27.979 10. Danny Eslick (Suz GSX-R600), Dunlop, 1:28.132 11. Cory West (Yam YZF-R6), Pirelli, 1:28.241 12. Josh Herrin (Yam YZF-R6), Dunlop, 1:28.248 13. Ben Attard (Kaw ZX-6R), Pirelli, 1:28.527 14. Martin Cardenas (Suz GSX-R600), Pirelli, 1:28.560 15. Michael Beck (Suz GSX-R600), Pirelli, 1:28.740 16. Shea Fouchek (Hon CBR600RR), Dunlop, 1:28.961 17. Tommy Hayden (Suz GSX-R600), Dunlop, 1:29.058 18. Jeff Wood (Yam YZF-R6), Dunlop, 1:29.086 19. Ryan Andrews (Hon CBR600RR), Dunlop, 1:29.127 20. Ryan Elleby (Hon CBR600RR), Dunlop, 1:29.344 21. Garrett Carter (Yam YZF-R6), Dunlop, 1:29.554 22. David Anthony (Yam YZF-R6), Pirelli, 1:29.747 23. Fernando Amantini (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:30.009 24. Bobby Fong (Suz GSX-R600), Michelin, 1:30.180 25. Taylor Knapp (Yam YZF-R6), Pirelli, 1:30.816 26. Chris Siebenhaar (Suz GSX-R600), 1:31.075 27. Hawk Mazzotta (Yam YZF-R6), Dunlop, 1:31.130 28. Chris Siglin (Suz GSX-R600), Dunlop, 1:31.166 29. Nicky Moore (Kaw ZX-6R), Pirelli, 1:31.647 30. Scott Ryan (Suz GSX-R600), Michelin, 1:32.177 31. Eric Pinson (Yam YZF-R6), 1:32.676 32. Jonathan Lawrence (Suz GSX-R600), 1:32.742 33. Reno Karimian (Suz GSX-R600), 1:32.816 34. Jason Moss (Yam YZF-R6), 1:33.291 35. C.R. Gittere (Suz GSX-R600), Michelin, 1:33.395 36. Scotty Van Hawk (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:34.326 37. Patrick Johnson (Yam YZF-R6), 1:34.699 38. Jessica Zalusky (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:36.229 39. Misiti Hurst (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:36.708 40. Craig Moodie (Yam YZF-R6), 1:37.371
2007 AMA Superstock Championship Presented by Dynojet VIRginia International Raceway Alton, Virginia August 18, 2007 Provisional Practice Results: 1. Aaron Yates (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:25.642 2. Ben Bostrom (Yam YZF-R1), Dunlop, 1:25.847 3. Jake Holden (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:26.188 4. Ben Spies (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:26.280 5. Geoff May (Suz GSX-R1000), Pirelli, 1:26.453 6. Blake Young (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:27.096 7. Chris Ulrich (Suz GSX-R1000), Pirelli, 1:27.375 8. Robertino Pietri (Suz GSX-R1000), Pirelli, 1:27.922 9. Ben Thompson (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:28.349 10. Danny Eslick (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:28.477 11. Shane Narbonne (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:28.779 12. Gary Mason (Suz GSX-R1000), Pirelli, 1:29.664 13. Scott Jensen (Suz GSX-R1000), Pirelli, 1:29.737 14. Tim Bemisderfer (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:29.913 15. Charlie Coleman (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:31.088 16. Scott Carpenter (Suz GSX-R1000), Pirelli, 1:31.601 17. Ivan Garza (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:32.161 18. David Loikits (Suz GSX-R1000), Pirelli, 1:32.201 19. Joseph Dawson (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:32.490 20. James Kerker (Hon CBR1000RR), Dunlop, 1:33.173 21. Johnny Rock Page (Yam YZF-R1), Dunlop, 1:33.325 22. Santiago Villa (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:33.442 23. Davie Stone (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:34.114 24. Chad Rolland (Yam YZF-R1), 1:38.471 25. Wayne Handley (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:39.090
2007 FIM MotoGP World Championship Brno, Czech Republic August 18, 2007 Free Practice Three Results: 1. Casey STONER (Ducati), Bridgestone, 1:58.002 2. John HOPKINS (Suzuki), Bridgestone, 1:58.653 3. Randy DE PUNIET (Kawasaki), Bridgestone, 1:58.939 4. Colin EDWARDS (Yamaha), Michelin, 1:59.231 5. Loris CAPIROSSI (Ducati), Bridgestone, 1:59.347 6. Chris VERMEULEN (Suzuki), Bridgestone, 1:59.359 7. Sylvain GUINTOLI (Yamaha), Dunlop, 1:59.460 8. Dani PEDROSA (Honda), Michelin, 1:59.465 9. Nicky HAYDEN (Honda), Michelin, 1:59.516 10. Makoto TAMADA (Yamaha), Dunlop, 1:59.590 11. Alex BARROS (Ducati), Bridgestone, 1:59.712 12. Valentino ROSSI (Yamaha), Michelin, 1:59.849 13. Carlos CHECA (Honda), Michelin, 1:59.892 14. Toni ELIAS (Honda), Bridgestone, 2:00.089 15. Shinya NAKANO (Honda), Michelin, 2:00.353 16. Anthony WEST (Kawasaki), Bridgestone, 2:00.472 17. Kurtis ROBERTS (KR-Honda), Michelin, 2:00.595 18. Ivan SILVA (Ducati), Bridgestone, 2:01.362 19. Marco MELANDRI (Honda), Bridgestone, no times Best Times, All Free Practices Combined: 1. Stoner, 1:58.002 2. Guintoli, 1:58.362 3. Hopkins, 1:58.653 4. De Puniet, 1:58.939 5. Capirossi, 1:58.969 6. Rossi, 1:59.176 7. Edwards, 1:59.231 8. Pedrosa, 1:59.266 9. Vermeulen, 1:59.359 10. Hayden, 1:59.466 11. Tamada, 1:59.494 12. Barros, 1:59.712 13. Checa, 1:59.857 14. Elias, 2:00.089 15. Nakano, 2:00.353 16. West, 2:00.398 17. Roberts, 2:00.595 18. Melandri, 2:01.318 19. Silva, 2:01.362
FIM Latin American and FMV Venezuelan Superbike Champion Robertino Pietri was 15th fastest on his Superstock bike in AMA Superbike qualifying Friday afternoon at VIR, turning a 1:28.153. In Friday-morning Superbike practice, Pietri was 16th fastest at 1:28.203. In Friday morning Superstock practice, Pietri was 9th fastest at 1:28.436, riding his Suzuki GSX-R1000 on Pirelli tires. Colombian Santiago Villa was 23rd fastest in Superbike qualifying at 1:33.135 and 23rd in Superbike practice at 1:33.908, on his Suzuki GSX-R1000 fitted with Dunlop tires. Colombian Martin Cardenas was 9th fastest in AMA Formula Xtreme qualifying Friday afternoon at 1:28.760 aboard his Suzuki GSX-R600 on Pirelli tires. In Friday morning FX practice Cardenas was 12th fastest at 1:29.566. Former FMV Venezuelan Superbike Champion Fernando Amantini qualified 17th fastest in Formula Xtreme qualifying at 1:30.075 aboard his Kawasaki ZX-6R on Dunlop tires. Amantini was 16th fastest in FX practice at 1:30.740.
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Announces 2006 Award Winners IRVINE, Calif. – Each year, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation acknowledges outstanding achievement and excellence in rider education and training, honoring agencies, organizations, programs, dealers, the media and individuals who enhance motorcyclist safety. “The awards are our way of providing recognition and a thank you to those dedicated, hard-working and often unsung champions of rider education and training,” said Tim Buche, MSF president. “Whether the award recognizes an individual or an organization, behind it all you’ll find people devoted to the common goal of motorcyclist safety.” The Motorcycle Safety Foundation Awards for 2006: Award of Excellence David Surgenor, PA Outstanding State Program – Category III Texas Department of Public Safety Outstanding State Program – Category IV Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program Outstanding RiderCoach Trainers Carl D. Bennett, FL Robert Frank, CO Outstanding RiderCoaches James D. Baker, AL Brian R. Butler, FL Gary Harriman, IN Timothy W. Imel, RAF Lakenheath, England James W. Jensen, SD Joseph K. Petersdorff, GA Richard W. Randolph, AL David D. Reel, IA Steven W. Ridenhour, MO Jon L. Rossi, FL Steven E. Staples, TN Lloyd Vanover, AR Outstanding DirtBike School Coach Trainer Kevin L. Frantum, CA Outstanding RERP Sponsors Community College of Southern Nevada Virginia Western Community College Florida Motorcycle Training of Lake County, Inc. Outstanding Dealers/Retailers John’s Honda, AR Wild West Motorsports, AZ Yamaha of San Antonio, TX Ehlerding Motorsports, IN Yeagers Cycle Sales, MO Outstanding State Licensing Program ABATE of Indiana, Inc. Outstanding Licensing Examiners Craig A. Houston, IN Brian Scott Barker, IN Outstanding Military Branch The United States Air Force Outstanding Military Bases MCB Hawaii Warner-Robins AFB, GA MacDill AFB, FL Outstanding Motorcycle Safety Support Don Gomo, NY Becky Madigan, Deaf Community Services, IN Dennis Morey, HI Stanley Skipworth, AL Heidi Heckman & Anne Frazier – Mohave Community College, AZ Arizona Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council Street Bikers United Hawaii Outstanding Motorcycle Clubs Motor City HOG Chapter #2368, MI Texas Motorcycle Roadriders Association Outstanding Media Award Dave Kunz, KABC TV, CA Penny Thornton – The Sentinel Record, AR Bud Yoakum & Leslie Norem – Mission Critical Media, TX Outstanding Press Award The United States Air Force Safety Center, NM A multi-disciplinary evaluation committee composed of experienced professionals in the motorcycle safety field selected the award winners from nominations received from the training community. The committee of eight included three MSF staff members and four state administrators – none from motorcyclist-funded, state-operated programs administered under contract by the MSF – and represented the collective experience of four RiderCoach Trainers and two RiderCoaches as well. “The MSF is honored to provide a forum for peer review when it comes time to acknowledge those in the training community who give of their time and energy to enhance safety for riders,” said Buche. Since 1973, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation has set internationally recognized standards that promote the safety of motorcyclists with rider education courses, operator licensing tests, and public information programs. The MSF works with the federal government, state agencies, the military, and others to offer training for all skill levels so riders can enjoy a lifetime of safe, responsible motorcycling. The MSF is a not-for-profit organization sponsored by BMW, BRP, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Piaggio, Suzuki, Triumph, Victory and Yamaha. For RiderCourseSM locations, call 800.446.9227 or visit www.msf-usa.org.
AMA Lockhart Phillips USA AMA Formula Xtreme Championship Presented by HMR VIRginia International Raceway Alton, Virginia August 17, 2007 Provisional Qualifying Results: 1. Ben Attard (Kaw ZX-6R), Pirelli, 1:26.809 2. Josh Hayes (Hon CBR600RR), Dunlop, 1:27.230 3. Marty Craggill (Duc 749/848R), Dunlop, 1:27.504 4. Larry Pegram (Duc 749/848R), Dunlop, 1:27.762 5. Steve Rapp (Kaw ZX-6R), Pirelli, 1:27.821 6. Aaron Gobert (Hon CBR600RR), Dunlop, 1:27.894 7. Chaz Davies (Yam YZF-R6), Dunlop, 1:28.433 8. Cory West (Yam YZF-R6), Pirelli, 1:28.716 9. Martin Cardenas (Suz GSX-R600), Pirelli, 1:28.760 10. Chris Peris (Yam YZF-R6), Dunlop, 1:28.807 11. Ryan Andrews (Hon CBR600RR), Dunlop, 1:28.832 12. Eric Wood (Yam YZF-R6), Dunlop, 1:28.890 13. Taylor Knapp (Yam YZF-R6), Pirelli, 1:28.984 14. Jeff Wood (Yam YZF-R6), Dunlop, 1:28.992 15. Ryan Elleby (Hon CBR600RR), Dunlop, 1:29.524 16. David Anthony (Yam YZF-R6), Pirelli, 1:29.767 17. Fernando Amantini (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:30.075 18. Tony Meiring (Yam YZF-R6), Michelin, 1:30.433 19. Keith Marshall (suz GSX-R600), Pirelli, 1:30.613 20. Bobby Fong (Suz GSX-R600), Michelin, 1:30.821 21. Shane Narbonne (Suz GSX-R600), Dunlop, 1:31.021 22. Chris Siebenhaar (Suz GSX-R600), 1:31.026 23. Nicky Moore (Kaw ZX-6R0, Pirelli, 1:31.446 24. Tyler McDonald (Yam YZF-R6), Michelin, 1:32.229 25. David Sadowski, Jr. (Suz GSX-R600), 1:32.823 26. C.R. Gittere (Suz GSX-R600), Michelin, 1:33.184 27. Scott Ryan (Suz GSX-R600), Michelin, 1:33.239 28. Skip Salenius (Suz GSX-R600), Pirelli, 1:33.442 29. Scotty Van Hawk (Yam YZF-R6), 1:33.620 30. Walt Sipp (Buell XBRR), 1:34.329 31. Michael Morgan (Suz GSX-R600), 1:34.375 32. Brian Gibbs (Suz GSX-R600), 1:34.392 33. Misti Hurst (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:34.953 34. C. Moodie (Yam YZF-R6), no time More, from a press release issued by Pirelli: After trading the top times with Josh Hayes for much of the Formula Xtreme (FX) qualifying session at Virginia International Raceway, Attack Kawasaki rider Ben Attard ripped out a time unchallenged, earning the pole for Saturday’s FX final of the AMA Superbike series. Attard set a lap time of 1:26.809, making himself the only rider to break into the 1:26s during qualifying. In the crazy hot conditions of climate change at VIR, Attard’s time was more then four tenths faster than the next rider on the grid. Attard’s teammate, Pirelli’s 2007 Daytona 200 winner Steve Rapp, was fifth fastest on his Diablo Superbike Slicks, claiming the inside spot on row two for the FX race. Other top-qualifying Pirelli riders include Cory West on his Chuck Giacchetto tuned Team Hunter Yamaha YZF-R6 earning eighth on the grid, and Team M4 EMGO Suzuki’s Martin Cardenas grabbing ninth on the grid despite this being Cardenas’ first time ever racing at VIR. With a drought measuring out at eight inches of seasonal rain not yet having arrived, it rained at Virginia International Raceway (VIR) on Friday morning, forcing practice and qualifying for the third-from-last round of the 2007 AMA Superbike series to be on hold until 12:00 noon. According to AMA Superbike Series Media Manager Larry Lawrence, the ambient temperature at Virginia International Raceway went to 97-degrees during the afternoon’s practice and qualifying. Again running at the front of the Formula Xtreme field were Pirelli riders Ben Attard and Steve Rapp, riding Attack Kawasaki’s Daytona 200-winning ZX-6Rs. The front row times of the top four FX riders of the day only differed in total by less than nine tenths of a second, setting up a classic battle for the final grid Friday afternoon. (See above.) Superstock practice, which hit the track first at Virginia International Raceway following the rain delay, saw Pirelli shodden Geoff May ride his Team M4 EMGO Suzuki GSX-R1000 to fourth fastest in the session. Other Pirelli riders in the top ten include Chris Ulrich of the Roadracingworld.com Suzuki team at eighth fastest with his teammate Robertino Pietri right on Ulrich’s tail with the ninth-best time of the session. Leading the Pirelli riders in Supersport practice was Geoff May at fifth fastest on his M4 EMGO Suzuki GSX-R600. Regular top riders Ben Attard and Steve Rapp, both riding for Attack Kawasaki, finished the session at ninth and tenth fastest, using Pirelli’s standard Diablo Supercorsa DOT racing tires. Chris Ulrich was the fastest rider in Superbike practice on a Superstock-spec motorcycle, riding his Roadracingworld.com Suzuki to 12th fastest in the session, bettering the times of two factory Superbike riders and showing the abilities of the Pirelli Superbike Slicks on the technical VIR racecourse.
2007 FIM 250cc GP World Championship Brno, Czech Republic August 18, 2007 Final Qualifying Results: 1. Jorge LORENZO (Aprilia), 2:01.368 2. Alex DEBON (Aprilia), 2:02.026 3. Andrea DOVIZIOSO (Honda), 2:02.036 4. Alex DE ANGELIS (Aprilia), 2:02.148 5. Hector BARBERA (Aprilia), 2:02.568 6. Yuki TAKAHASHI (Honda), 2:02.690 7. Julian SIMON (Honda), 2:02.907 8. Shuhei AOYAMA (Honda), 2:02.945 9. Mika KALLIO (KTM), 2:02.956 10. Hiroshi AOYAMA (KTM), 2:03.009
2007 FIM 125cc World Championship Brno, Czech Repulic August 18, 2007 Final Qualifying Results: 1. Gabor TALMACSI (Aprilia), 2:06.861 2. Hector FAUBEL (Aprilia), 2:07.402 3. Mattia PASINI (Aprilia), 2:07.429 4. Tomoyoshi KOYAMA (KTM), 2:08.155 5. Lukas PESEK (Derbi), 2:08.200 6. Randy KRUMMENACHER (KTM), 2:08.421 7. Sergio GADEA (Aprilia), 2:08.578 8. Sandro CORTESE (Aprilia), 2:08.614 9. Pablo NIETO (Aprilia), 2:08.694 10. Pol ESPARGARO (Aprilia), 2:08.712 27. Steve BONSEY (KTM), 2:10.786
The following temporary changes will take place to the timetable for the GP Cinzano di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini. Owing to the fact that the host Misano circuit is making a return to the MotoGP calendar for the first time since 1993, and with a much-modified layout, on the Friday there will be extra practice time for all three categories. An extra hour of free practice time will be given to those riders competing in the MotoGP category (16.15-17.15), whilst the 250cc and 125cc categories will see their free practice sessions extended by 30 and 15 minutes respectively. This extra time is customary at new additions to the World Championship, and has been implemented previously in first-time visits to tracks in China, the United States of America and Turkey. As a result of this change, Race Direction have also informed MotoGP teams that a modification will apply to the 2007 tyre regulations for the MotoGP race at Misano. An extra 1 front and 2 rear tyres will be available for riders running Bridgestone and Michelin rubber over the entire race weekend (15 fronts and 19 rears in total). As has been the case since the start of the season, Dunlop will have no tyre limit to which to adhere.
2007 AMA Superbike Championship Presented by Parts Unlimited VIRginia International Raceway Alton, Virginia August 18, 2007 Provisional Combined Qualifying Results (old lap record – Mat Mladin 1:23.986): 1. Mat Mladin (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:23.698 2. Ben Spies (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:24.216 3. Aaron Yates (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:24.871 4. Jamie Hacking (Kaw ZX-10R), Dunlop, 1:25.093 5. Roger Hayden (Kaw ZX-10R), Dunlop, 1:25.269 6. Eric Bostrom (Yam YZF-R1), Dunlop, 1:25.308 7. Jason DiSalvo (Yam YZF-R1), Dunlop, 1:25.415 8. Jake Zemke (Hon CBR1000RR), Dunlop, 1:25.819 9. Luca Scassa (MV Agusta F4-1000R 312), Dunlop, 1:25.890 10. Tommy Hayden (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:26.079 11. Jake Holden (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:26.440* 12. Geoff May (Suz GSX-R1000), Pirelli, 1:26.788* 13. James Ellison (Hon CBR1000RR), Dunlop, 1:26.804 14. Matt Lynn (MV Agusta F4-1000R 312), Dunlop, 1:27.262 15. Ben Thompson (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:27.672* 16. Robertino Pietri (Suz GSX-R1000), Pirelli, 1:27.718* 17. Scott Jensen (Suz GSX-R1000), Pirelli, 1:27.797* 18. Chris Ulrich (Suz GSX-R1000), Pirelli, 1:27.827* 19. Dean Mizdal (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:29.949 20. Scott Carpenter (Suz GSX-R1000), Pirelli, 1:30.145 21. Dominic Jones (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:30.632 22. Ivan Garza (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:30.747 23. James Kerker (Hon CBR1000RR), Dunlop, 1:32.265 24. Marcin Biernacki (Yam YZF-R1), 1:32.754 25. Johnny Rock Page (Yam YZF-R1), Dunlop, 1:32.892 26. Santiago Villa (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:33.117* 27. Scotty Van Hawk (Yam YZF-R1), 1:34.572 *known to be on a Superstock-spec motorcycle
2007 Pro Honda Oils AMA Supersport Championship Presented by Shoei Helmets VIRginia International Raceway Alton, Virginia August 18, 2007 Provisional Practice Results: 1. Josh Hayes (Hon CBR600RR), Dunlop, 1:27.142 2. Jamie Hacking (Kaw ZX-6R), Dunlop, 1:27.329 3. Steve Rapp (Kaw ZX-6R), Pirelli, 1:27.449 4. Geoff May (Suz GSX-R600), Pirelli, 1:27.457 5. Chris Peris (Yam YZF-R6), Dunlop, 1:27.641 6. Aaron Gobert (Hon CBR600RR), Dunlop, 1:27.672 7. Chaz Davies (Yam YZF-R6), Dunlop, 1:27.703 8. Blake Young (Suz GSX-R600), Dunlop, 1:27.929 9. Roger Hayden (Kaw ZX-6R), Dunlop, 1:27.979 10. Danny Eslick (Suz GSX-R600), Dunlop, 1:28.132 11. Cory West (Yam YZF-R6), Pirelli, 1:28.241 12. Josh Herrin (Yam YZF-R6), Dunlop, 1:28.248 13. Ben Attard (Kaw ZX-6R), Pirelli, 1:28.527 14. Martin Cardenas (Suz GSX-R600), Pirelli, 1:28.560 15. Michael Beck (Suz GSX-R600), Pirelli, 1:28.740 16. Shea Fouchek (Hon CBR600RR), Dunlop, 1:28.961 17. Tommy Hayden (Suz GSX-R600), Dunlop, 1:29.058 18. Jeff Wood (Yam YZF-R6), Dunlop, 1:29.086 19. Ryan Andrews (Hon CBR600RR), Dunlop, 1:29.127 20. Ryan Elleby (Hon CBR600RR), Dunlop, 1:29.344 21. Garrett Carter (Yam YZF-R6), Dunlop, 1:29.554 22. David Anthony (Yam YZF-R6), Pirelli, 1:29.747 23. Fernando Amantini (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:30.009 24. Bobby Fong (Suz GSX-R600), Michelin, 1:30.180 25. Taylor Knapp (Yam YZF-R6), Pirelli, 1:30.816 26. Chris Siebenhaar (Suz GSX-R600), 1:31.075 27. Hawk Mazzotta (Yam YZF-R6), Dunlop, 1:31.130 28. Chris Siglin (Suz GSX-R600), Dunlop, 1:31.166 29. Nicky Moore (Kaw ZX-6R), Pirelli, 1:31.647 30. Scott Ryan (Suz GSX-R600), Michelin, 1:32.177 31. Eric Pinson (Yam YZF-R6), 1:32.676 32. Jonathan Lawrence (Suz GSX-R600), 1:32.742 33. Reno Karimian (Suz GSX-R600), 1:32.816 34. Jason Moss (Yam YZF-R6), 1:33.291 35. C.R. Gittere (Suz GSX-R600), Michelin, 1:33.395 36. Scotty Van Hawk (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:34.326 37. Patrick Johnson (Yam YZF-R6), 1:34.699 38. Jessica Zalusky (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:36.229 39. Misiti Hurst (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:36.708 40. Craig Moodie (Yam YZF-R6), 1:37.371
2007 AMA Superstock Championship Presented by Dynojet VIRginia International Raceway Alton, Virginia August 18, 2007 Provisional Practice Results: 1. Aaron Yates (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:25.642 2. Ben Bostrom (Yam YZF-R1), Dunlop, 1:25.847 3. Jake Holden (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:26.188 4. Ben Spies (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:26.280 5. Geoff May (Suz GSX-R1000), Pirelli, 1:26.453 6. Blake Young (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:27.096 7. Chris Ulrich (Suz GSX-R1000), Pirelli, 1:27.375 8. Robertino Pietri (Suz GSX-R1000), Pirelli, 1:27.922 9. Ben Thompson (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:28.349 10. Danny Eslick (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:28.477 11. Shane Narbonne (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:28.779 12. Gary Mason (Suz GSX-R1000), Pirelli, 1:29.664 13. Scott Jensen (Suz GSX-R1000), Pirelli, 1:29.737 14. Tim Bemisderfer (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:29.913 15. Charlie Coleman (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:31.088 16. Scott Carpenter (Suz GSX-R1000), Pirelli, 1:31.601 17. Ivan Garza (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:32.161 18. David Loikits (Suz GSX-R1000), Pirelli, 1:32.201 19. Joseph Dawson (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:32.490 20. James Kerker (Hon CBR1000RR), Dunlop, 1:33.173 21. Johnny Rock Page (Yam YZF-R1), Dunlop, 1:33.325 22. Santiago Villa (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 1:33.442 23. Davie Stone (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:34.114 24. Chad Rolland (Yam YZF-R1), 1:38.471 25. Wayne Handley (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:39.090
2007 FIM MotoGP World Championship Brno, Czech Republic August 18, 2007 Free Practice Three Results: 1. Casey STONER (Ducati), Bridgestone, 1:58.002 2. John HOPKINS (Suzuki), Bridgestone, 1:58.653 3. Randy DE PUNIET (Kawasaki), Bridgestone, 1:58.939 4. Colin EDWARDS (Yamaha), Michelin, 1:59.231 5. Loris CAPIROSSI (Ducati), Bridgestone, 1:59.347 6. Chris VERMEULEN (Suzuki), Bridgestone, 1:59.359 7. Sylvain GUINTOLI (Yamaha), Dunlop, 1:59.460 8. Dani PEDROSA (Honda), Michelin, 1:59.465 9. Nicky HAYDEN (Honda), Michelin, 1:59.516 10. Makoto TAMADA (Yamaha), Dunlop, 1:59.590 11. Alex BARROS (Ducati), Bridgestone, 1:59.712 12. Valentino ROSSI (Yamaha), Michelin, 1:59.849 13. Carlos CHECA (Honda), Michelin, 1:59.892 14. Toni ELIAS (Honda), Bridgestone, 2:00.089 15. Shinya NAKANO (Honda), Michelin, 2:00.353 16. Anthony WEST (Kawasaki), Bridgestone, 2:00.472 17. Kurtis ROBERTS (KR-Honda), Michelin, 2:00.595 18. Ivan SILVA (Ducati), Bridgestone, 2:01.362 19. Marco MELANDRI (Honda), Bridgestone, no times Best Times, All Free Practices Combined: 1. Stoner, 1:58.002 2. Guintoli, 1:58.362 3. Hopkins, 1:58.653 4. De Puniet, 1:58.939 5. Capirossi, 1:58.969 6. Rossi, 1:59.176 7. Edwards, 1:59.231 8. Pedrosa, 1:59.266 9. Vermeulen, 1:59.359 10. Hayden, 1:59.466 11. Tamada, 1:59.494 12. Barros, 1:59.712 13. Checa, 1:59.857 14. Elias, 2:00.089 15. Nakano, 2:00.353 16. West, 2:00.398 17. Roberts, 2:00.595 18. Melandri, 2:01.318 19. Silva, 2:01.362
FIM Latin American and FMV Venezuelan Superbike Champion Robertino Pietri was 15th fastest on his Superstock bike in AMA Superbike qualifying Friday afternoon at VIR, turning a 1:28.153. In Friday-morning Superbike practice, Pietri was 16th fastest at 1:28.203. In Friday morning Superstock practice, Pietri was 9th fastest at 1:28.436, riding his Suzuki GSX-R1000 on Pirelli tires. Colombian Santiago Villa was 23rd fastest in Superbike qualifying at 1:33.135 and 23rd in Superbike practice at 1:33.908, on his Suzuki GSX-R1000 fitted with Dunlop tires. Colombian Martin Cardenas was 9th fastest in AMA Formula Xtreme qualifying Friday afternoon at 1:28.760 aboard his Suzuki GSX-R600 on Pirelli tires. In Friday morning FX practice Cardenas was 12th fastest at 1:29.566. Former FMV Venezuelan Superbike Champion Fernando Amantini qualified 17th fastest in Formula Xtreme qualifying at 1:30.075 aboard his Kawasaki ZX-6R on Dunlop tires. Amantini was 16th fastest in FX practice at 1:30.740.
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Announces 2006 Award Winners IRVINE, Calif. – Each year, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation acknowledges outstanding achievement and excellence in rider education and training, honoring agencies, organizations, programs, dealers, the media and individuals who enhance motorcyclist safety. “The awards are our way of providing recognition and a thank you to those dedicated, hard-working and often unsung champions of rider education and training,” said Tim Buche, MSF president. “Whether the award recognizes an individual or an organization, behind it all you’ll find people devoted to the common goal of motorcyclist safety.” The Motorcycle Safety Foundation Awards for 2006: Award of Excellence David Surgenor, PA Outstanding State Program – Category III Texas Department of Public Safety Outstanding State Program – Category IV Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program Outstanding RiderCoach Trainers Carl D. Bennett, FL Robert Frank, CO Outstanding RiderCoaches James D. Baker, AL Brian R. Butler, FL Gary Harriman, IN Timothy W. Imel, RAF Lakenheath, England James W. Jensen, SD Joseph K. Petersdorff, GA Richard W. Randolph, AL David D. Reel, IA Steven W. Ridenhour, MO Jon L. Rossi, FL Steven E. Staples, TN Lloyd Vanover, AR Outstanding DirtBike School Coach Trainer Kevin L. Frantum, CA Outstanding RERP Sponsors Community College of Southern Nevada Virginia Western Community College Florida Motorcycle Training of Lake County, Inc. Outstanding Dealers/Retailers John’s Honda, AR Wild West Motorsports, AZ Yamaha of San Antonio, TX Ehlerding Motorsports, IN Yeagers Cycle Sales, MO Outstanding State Licensing Program ABATE of Indiana, Inc. Outstanding Licensing Examiners Craig A. Houston, IN Brian Scott Barker, IN Outstanding Military Branch The United States Air Force Outstanding Military Bases MCB Hawaii Warner-Robins AFB, GA MacDill AFB, FL Outstanding Motorcycle Safety Support Don Gomo, NY Becky Madigan, Deaf Community Services, IN Dennis Morey, HI Stanley Skipworth, AL Heidi Heckman & Anne Frazier – Mohave Community College, AZ Arizona Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council Street Bikers United Hawaii Outstanding Motorcycle Clubs Motor City HOG Chapter #2368, MI Texas Motorcycle Roadriders Association Outstanding Media Award Dave Kunz, KABC TV, CA Penny Thornton – The Sentinel Record, AR Bud Yoakum & Leslie Norem – Mission Critical Media, TX Outstanding Press Award The United States Air Force Safety Center, NM A multi-disciplinary evaluation committee composed of experienced professionals in the motorcycle safety field selected the award winners from nominations received from the training community. The committee of eight included three MSF staff members and four state administrators – none from motorcyclist-funded, state-operated programs administered under contract by the MSF – and represented the collective experience of four RiderCoach Trainers and two RiderCoaches as well. “The MSF is honored to provide a forum for peer review when it comes time to acknowledge those in the training community who give of their time and energy to enhance safety for riders,” said Buche. Since 1973, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation has set internationally recognized standards that promote the safety of motorcyclists with rider education courses, operator licensing tests, and public information programs. The MSF works with the federal government, state agencies, the military, and others to offer training for all skill levels so riders can enjoy a lifetime of safe, responsible motorcycling. The MSF is a not-for-profit organization sponsored by BMW, BRP, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Piaggio, Suzuki, Triumph, Victory and Yamaha. For RiderCourseSM locations, call 800.446.9227 or visit www.msf-usa.org.
AMA Lockhart Phillips USA AMA Formula Xtreme Championship Presented by HMR VIRginia International Raceway Alton, Virginia August 17, 2007 Provisional Qualifying Results: 1. Ben Attard (Kaw ZX-6R), Pirelli, 1:26.809 2. Josh Hayes (Hon CBR600RR), Dunlop, 1:27.230 3. Marty Craggill (Duc 749/848R), Dunlop, 1:27.504 4. Larry Pegram (Duc 749/848R), Dunlop, 1:27.762 5. Steve Rapp (Kaw ZX-6R), Pirelli, 1:27.821 6. Aaron Gobert (Hon CBR600RR), Dunlop, 1:27.894 7. Chaz Davies (Yam YZF-R6), Dunlop, 1:28.433 8. Cory West (Yam YZF-R6), Pirelli, 1:28.716 9. Martin Cardenas (Suz GSX-R600), Pirelli, 1:28.760 10. Chris Peris (Yam YZF-R6), Dunlop, 1:28.807 11. Ryan Andrews (Hon CBR600RR), Dunlop, 1:28.832 12. Eric Wood (Yam YZF-R6), Dunlop, 1:28.890 13. Taylor Knapp (Yam YZF-R6), Pirelli, 1:28.984 14. Jeff Wood (Yam YZF-R6), Dunlop, 1:28.992 15. Ryan Elleby (Hon CBR600RR), Dunlop, 1:29.524 16. David Anthony (Yam YZF-R6), Pirelli, 1:29.767 17. Fernando Amantini (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:30.075 18. Tony Meiring (Yam YZF-R6), Michelin, 1:30.433 19. Keith Marshall (suz GSX-R600), Pirelli, 1:30.613 20. Bobby Fong (Suz GSX-R600), Michelin, 1:30.821 21. Shane Narbonne (Suz GSX-R600), Dunlop, 1:31.021 22. Chris Siebenhaar (Suz GSX-R600), 1:31.026 23. Nicky Moore (Kaw ZX-6R0, Pirelli, 1:31.446 24. Tyler McDonald (Yam YZF-R6), Michelin, 1:32.229 25. David Sadowski, Jr. (Suz GSX-R600), 1:32.823 26. C.R. Gittere (Suz GSX-R600), Michelin, 1:33.184 27. Scott Ryan (Suz GSX-R600), Michelin, 1:33.239 28. Skip Salenius (Suz GSX-R600), Pirelli, 1:33.442 29. Scotty Van Hawk (Yam YZF-R6), 1:33.620 30. Walt Sipp (Buell XBRR), 1:34.329 31. Michael Morgan (Suz GSX-R600), 1:34.375 32. Brian Gibbs (Suz GSX-R600), 1:34.392 33. Misti Hurst (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:34.953 34. C. Moodie (Yam YZF-R6), no time More, from a press release issued by Pirelli: After trading the top times with Josh Hayes for much of the Formula Xtreme (FX) qualifying session at Virginia International Raceway, Attack Kawasaki rider Ben Attard ripped out a time unchallenged, earning the pole for Saturday’s FX final of the AMA Superbike series. Attard set a lap time of 1:26.809, making himself the only rider to break into the 1:26s during qualifying. In the crazy hot conditions of climate change at VIR, Attard’s time was more then four tenths faster than the next rider on the grid. Attard’s teammate, Pirelli’s 2007 Daytona 200 winner Steve Rapp, was fifth fastest on his Diablo Superbike Slicks, claiming the inside spot on row two for the FX race. Other top-qualifying Pirelli riders include Cory West on his Chuck Giacchetto tuned Team Hunter Yamaha YZF-R6 earning eighth on the grid, and Team M4 EMGO Suzuki’s Martin Cardenas grabbing ninth on the grid despite this being Cardenas’ first time ever racing at VIR. With a drought measuring out at eight inches of seasonal rain not yet having arrived, it rained at Virginia International Raceway (VIR) on Friday morning, forcing practice and qualifying for the third-from-last round of the 2007 AMA Superbike series to be on hold until 12:00 noon. According to AMA Superbike Series Media Manager Larry Lawrence, the ambient temperature at Virginia International Raceway went to 97-degrees during the afternoon’s practice and qualifying. Again running at the front of the Formula Xtreme field were Pirelli riders Ben Attard and Steve Rapp, riding Attack Kawasaki’s Daytona 200-winning ZX-6Rs. The front row times of the top four FX riders of the day only differed in total by less than nine tenths of a second, setting up a classic battle for the final grid Friday afternoon. (See above.) Superstock practice, which hit the track first at Virginia International Raceway following the rain delay, saw Pirelli shodden Geoff May ride his Team M4 EMGO Suzuki GSX-R1000 to fourth fastest in the session. Other Pirelli riders in the top ten include Chris Ulrich of the Roadracingworld.com Suzuki team at eighth fastest with his teammate Robertino Pietri right on Ulrich’s tail with the ninth-best time of the session. Leading the Pirelli riders in Supersport practice was Geoff May at fifth fastest on his M4 EMGO Suzuki GSX-R600. Regular top riders Ben Attard and Steve Rapp, both riding for Attack Kawasaki, finished the session at ninth and tenth fastest, using Pirelli’s standard Diablo Supercorsa DOT racing tires. Chris Ulrich was the fastest rider in Superbike practice on a Superstock-spec motorcycle, riding his Roadracingworld.com Suzuki to 12th fastest in the session, bettering the times of two factory Superbike riders and showing the abilities of the Pirelli Superbike Slicks on the technical VIR racecourse.
