The riders of SBK Superbike World Championship never stop. Even between the 8th Round of Misano that is happening this weekend and the 9th Round that will take place at Brno on 20, 21st and 22nd July they keep testing. On the 26th and 27th June the Development team test will take place at Brno. The development teams have been chosen by the manufactures at the beginning of season in agreement with FGSport and Pirelli to try the new tyres solutions that will be used by all the other teams in the next races. Each manufacture indicates two riders for each development team. The SBK development teams participating in the tests are: Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra (Biaggi-Kagayama), Ducati Xerox (Bayliss-Lanzi), PSG-1 Kawasaki Corse (Laconi-Nieto), Winston Ten Kate Honda (Toseland-Rolfo), Yamaha Motor Italia (Haga-Corser). The SS development teams are: Winston Ten Kate Honda (Charpentier-Sofuoglu), Kawasaki Gil Motorsport (Foret and Riba), Suzuki Hoegee (Veneman-Kalio) and Yamaha Germany (Parkes). The FGSport and Development tests will take place on 7th and 8th July at Vallelunga and will see involved all SBK and SS teams. The development test already scheduled for the 2008 season are: 25th-26th-27th November: Qatar – Development Team Test 8th-9th January: Phillip Island – Development team Test

2007 FIM Supersport World Championship Santamonica Circuit Misano, Italy June 16, 2007 Final Qualifying Results: 1. Broc PARKES (Yam YZF-R6), 1:39.156 2. Anthony WEST (Yam YZF-R6), 1:39.311 3. Fabien FORET (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:39.376 4. Kenan SOFUOGLU (Hon CBR600RR), 1:39.411 5. Craig JONES (Hon CBR600RR), 1:39.533 6. Simone SANNA (Hon CBR600RR), 1:39.613 7. Katsuaki FUJIWARA (Hon CBR600RR), 1:39.694 8. Pere RIBA (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:39.715 9. Sebastien CHARPENTIER (Hon CBR600RR), 1:39.753 10. Massimo ROCCOLI (Yam YZF-R6), 1:39.850 More, from a press release issued by HANNspree Ten Kate Honda: Sofuoglu on the front row at Misano The weather remained hot and sunny for the second day of World Supersport Championship qualifying at Misano today. HANNspree Ten Kate Honda’s Kenan Sofuoglu will start tomorrow’s 22-lap race from the front row of the grid, while team-mate Sébastien Charpentier qualified in ninth position for a third row start. Both riders worked hard to improve on yesterday’s lap times during this afternoon’s official qualifying. Kenan Sofuoglu set the fastest lap three times and held on the top spot on the timesheet for the majority of the 45-minute session. It was only in the last five minutes that the Turkish rider got caught behind slow traffic while attempting a fast lap and was forced into fourth position. His final time was 1’39.411 – just two tenths of a second off pole position. Team-mate Sébastien Charpentier began the second qualifying on top form and set a fastest lap after 15 minutes on the track. He proceeded to attempt a second fast lap that would almost certainly have seen him on pole, but unfortunately lost the front end of his CBR600RR on the final sector. Having already swapped to his second bike after experiencing clutch problems with his first, the Frenchman was forced to sit out of the remainder of the session. His best lap stands at 1’39.753 and he will start tomorrow’s race from ninth on the grid. Ronald ten Kate, Team Manager: “Today has been quite hectic for us. Kenan had problems yesterday, but he has worked really hard today and shown that he has great potential for tomorrow’s race. He held onto provisional pole for quite a long time and ended in the front row so he got what he wanted. Sébastien had more difficulty in the session and crashed out while on a really fast lap that would have led to provisional pole and probably the final pole position. He lost the front end and had to come into the pitbox. He was already on his second bike as the first bike had clutch problems and we were unable to fix the bikes during the session so he had to sit out. Hopefully we can race for a good result tomorrow and the black cloud that seems to be hanging over Sébastien will lift.” Sébastien Charpentier: “This afternoon was very difficult. I started with bike one and had an immediate problem with the clutch. I swapped to the second bike but used the tyre very quickly, so I stopped to change the tyre and I went for the fast lap. Unfortunately I lost the front end of the bike in the last part of the lap. It was impossible to go back to my first bike because the clutch could not be fixed in the time we had left in the session. That’s life. I have to concentrate on tomorrow and keep my mind focussed on the warm-up and the race, but I don’t have a crystal ball so I don’t know what will happen.” Kenan Sofuoglu: “I am happy to be in the front row because I have improved a lot compared to yesterday. I kept the provisional pole for a long time, but lost it towards the end when I got stuck behind some slower riders on the track. I know I could have gone faster and got the pole position, but I am happy where I am. I think it will be difficult tomorrow but as always I will try my best and hopefully get another race win.”

2007 FIM Superbike World Championship Santamonica Circuit Misano, Italy June 16, 2007 Qualifying Results Heading Into Superpole: 1. Troy BAYLISS (Duc 999F07), 1:35.395 2. Troy CORSER (Yam YZF-R1), 1:35.637 3. Lorenzo LANZI (Duc 999F07), 1:36.164 4. Max BIAGGI (Suz GSX-R1000K7), 1:36.221 5. Ruben XAUS (Duc 999F06), 1:36.224 6. Yukio KAGAYAMA (Suz GSX-R1000K7), 1:36.234 7. Noriyuki HAGA (Yam YZF-R1), 1:36.494 8. Michel FABRIZIO (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:36.600 9. James TOSELAND (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:36.617 10. Regis LACONI (Kaw ZX-10R), 1:36.775 11. Roberto ROLFO (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:36.817 12. Max NEUKIRCHNER (Suz GSX-R1000K6), 1:37.052 13. Marco BORCIANI (Duc 999F06), 1:37.112 14. Fonsi NIETO (Kaw ZX-10R), 1:37.356 15. Shinichi NAKATOMI (Yam YZF-R1), 1:37.532 16. Jakub SMRZ (Duc 999F05), 1:37.572 17. Mauro SANCHINI (Kaw ZX-10R), 1:37.637 18. Luca CONFORTI (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:37.988 19. Luca MORELLI (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:38.664 20. Alessandro POLITA (Suz GSX-R1000K6), 1:39.106 21. Christian ZAISER (MV Agusta F4-1000R 312), 1:40.078 22. Dean ELLISON (Duc 999RS), 1:40.260

Michelin has launched a worldwide recall of certain motorcycle front tires. Read about it here: ~http://yahoo.reuters.com/news/articlehybrid.aspx?storyID=urn:newsml:reuters.com:20070615:MTFH04190_2007-06-15_15-04-25_L15799590&type=comktNews&rpc=44~ More, from a reader: FIRST PERSON/OPINION Via e-mail: Thanks for the early head-up on this tire recall: I called Michelin USA this morning at their number (they answered on a Sat.): Tel : 1-800-847-3435 The rep was very helpful. According to her, the tires affected are the: Pilot Power 2CT Fronts only 120/70 ZR 17 Look for Made in France With DOT (date) codes of: 6UCW 979T and 6UCW 980 T Again on fronts only, made in France, with those two DOT date codes. Tires need to be inspected before further use. I’m sure riders may want to make their own phone calls to confirm this info. John Merlin Williams Ann Arbor, Michigan

Rizla Suzuki’s Cal Crutchlow posted the seventh fastest time during today’s practice for the sixth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Mondello Park in the Republic of Ireland. It rained consistently during the day at the 2.18-mile twisty and bumpy circuit near Dublin, but in the afternoon the clouds broke slightly allowing the riders to post faster times in the second 50-minute long practice session. Crutchlow ended up less than half a second off a provisional front row placing. Chris Walker suffered a surprise high-side with just eight minutes to go at the end of the day but rode back to the pits and rejoined on his spare bike, bringing it home 11th. Honda’s Ryuichi Kiyonari was fastest. Superbike racing starts at 1245 on Sunday, June 17th, at Mondello Park, County Kildare. Cal Crutchlow: “I like Mondello Park and want to do well here. The weather has been tough with the rain, wind and cold, but it hasn’t really bothered me. I only used a single rear tyre and worked on my lines and building my confidence in the wet. “I think if we soften the fork springs it will help the wet handling on my Rizla Suzuki. I’ve also been testing a new electronic system to reduce backing-in and it’s been impressive – we will refine it and I’m sure it will be a big help for the future.” Chris Walker: “I am disappointed to have crashed at the end of the day when the track was a little drier than earlier. The good news is I am ok and reasonably comfortable with my wet weather settings. “I am digging the circuit, I like it a lot and am enjoying riding here. Come rain or shine I’m looking forward to tomorrow and getting back on track again.” Simon Buckmaster – Team Manager: “I am impressed by Cal; he’s in good shape if the races are wet and looking confident and composed. He’s close to the front row and his crew can help make his bike more compliant for him and improve it further. Cal is riding well and we are looking forward to see what he can achieve. “Chris tipped off at the end of the second session but luckily is unhurt and optimistic he can go faster. It’s his first time at the circuit on a Superbike and he’s learnt a lot that he can put to good use for the rest of the weekend. “The forecast is for wet weather tomorrow and then sunshine on race day – either way, it doesn’t really matter to us, Rizla Suzuki will be doing its best to challenge for the podium.” Friday Practice Times: 1: Ryuichi Kiyonari (Honda) 1:48.336 2: Shane Byrne (Honda) +0.675 3: Jonathan Rea (Honda) +1.154 4: Leon Haslam (Ducati) +1.527 5: Gregorio Lavilla (Ducati) +1.675 6: Karl Harris (Honda) +1.689 7: Cal Crutchlow (Rizla Suzuki) +1.908 8: Leon Camier (Honda) +2.551 9: Tommy Hill (Yamaha) +3.339 10: Tom Sykes (Honda) +3.713 11: Chris Walker (Rizla Suzuki) +4.070

Governor Huntsman to Headline Celebrity Race at Miller Motorsports Park TOOELE VALLEY, UTAH (June 15, 2007) — A host of celebrities will be at Miller Motorsports Park during the upcoming AMA Honda Summit of Speed weekend to compete in the “Magic of Miller” Celebrity Race, including Utah’s own Governor Jon Huntsman, Jr. As a veteran motocross rider and motorsports enthusiast, Governor Huntsman and his family make frequent visits to Miller Motorsports Park to take a break from his busy life. A seventh-generation Utahn, Governor Huntsman served as a White House Staff Assistant in the Reagan administration, U.S. Ambassador to Singapore in the President George H. W. Bush administration and trade minister to East Asia in the George W. Bush administration before becoming the 16th governor of Utah. Other celebrities competing in the race will be Dave Hunter; Kurt Hale; Gregg Godfrey; Erin Bates, Curt Doussett, Ron Duncombe, Roland Steadham, Danny Allen and Col. Jeff Burton of the Army National Guard. Dave Hunter worked for 10 years in real estate and development. In 2001, along with longtime friend Kurt Hale, with whom he studied film at Brigham Young University (BYU), Hunter founded Halestorm Entertainment to produce and distribute comedic feature films primarily for the LDS audience. He currently helms the financial and business end of the company, serving as producer for all Halestorm productions. Kurt Hale graduated from the film school at BYU and comes from a family of playwright legends. He is currently the President and Creative Director of Halestorm Entertainment which specializes in the development, production and distribution of feature films, children’s television programming and family-friendly entertainment. Gregg Godfrey is a director, producer and executive producer in the motocross world. His recent productions include “Supercross Exposed,” “Global Addiction” and “Travis and the Nitro Circus.” Godfrey has worked with many motocross celebrities, including Travis Pastrana, Carey Hart and Jeremy McGrath. Erin Bates began her career in motorsports in 2000 as a trophy girl on the IMFA tour. From there she moved on to try announcing and began traveling all over the United States co-hosting the FMX tour. She is the former Miss FMX and currently works for SPEED Channel, covering the AMA Supermoto series as their pit reporter. Along with his wife Tonia, Curt Doussett runs ComedySportz Utah, which is an improv troupe. ComedySportz currently boasts the largest cast among Utah improv troupes. Doussett is also the host of a new show on the Discovery Channel called “Hazard Pay.” On the show he travels the globe performing some of the world’s most dangerous jobs. With experience as a stock car driver and as a BMX and motocross racer, and over 20 years of love for the outdoors, Ron Duncombe is a West Jordan native who serves as the official Maverik Monster Tracker, driving the 1550hp Maverik-sponsored Monster Truck, the Maverik Monster Trakker. Roland Steadham is the Chief Meteorologist for KUTV-2 in Salt Lake City. He started his television career at KUTV in 1981 while attending BYU and the University of Utah, and later worked in San Diego and Miami. He returned to KUTV in 2005 after 23 years, and has been awarded both the AMS (American Meteorological Society) and the NWA (National Weather Association) Seals of Approval. Danny Allen is the co-host of the popular new show on KJZZ, “B. All Over.” Prior to joining KJZZ, Allen hosted an ESPN series called “United Rock Crawling & Off-Road Challenge Series” and has acted in a number of LDS-oriented films. A native of Canada, Allen raced snowmobiles as a young man and raced in the first round of this year’s “Magic of Miller” Celebrity Races. Colonel Jefferson S. Burton has been selected to be the next Brigadier General for the Utah Army National Guard. Col. Burton completed resident War College in June of 2006 and was the Commander of the 1457th Engineers in Bagdad, Iraq from March, 2003 through May, 2004. Col. Burton is a recipient of the Bronze Star and has numerous citations and awards. This war hero is one of many family members serving in the military, including his father, brother, son and nephew. All of the race participants are required to attend a two-day racing school at the Ford Racing School of High Performance Driving at Miller Motorsports Park. In the race, they will be driving race-prepared 350hp Mustang Challenge cars built by the Miller Motorsports Park staff. The Mustang Challenge is a highly modified Ford Mustang GT that has been lightened by 330 lb and fully prepared for racing with intake, exhaust, suspension, braking, steering, aerodynamic, data acquisition and safety modifications, taking liberal advantage of the Ford Racing parts catalogue, and comes exclusively with BFGoodrich g-Force R1 DOT race tires. Although he has extensive two-wheeled experience, this will be the first time that Governor Huntsman has raced in an automobile. “I’m excited for this awesome opportunity to race on one of the world’s premier motorsports tracks. Utah, now like never before, has expanded its role as the state of sports into professional racing for both automobiles and motorcycles,” Governor Huntsman said. “I’m looking forward to racing on four wheels instead of two.” The seven-lap “Magic of Miller” Celebrity Race will be held at noon on Saturday, June 23. This will be the second of five such races to be held this season. The Honda Summit of Speed weekend will feature the AMA Superbike Championship presented by Parts Unlimited, which will run 21-lap races on both Saturday and Sunday, and the Plaza Cycle AMA Supermoto Challenge, which will race on the Miller Motorsports Park Supermoto Course on Saturday. Support events, in addition to the “Magic of Miller” Celebrity Race, include 13-lap races for the AMA Pro Honda Oils Supersport Championship presented by Shoei Helmets, the AMA Lockhart Phillips Formula Xtreme Series presented by Help Me Ride, the AMA Superstock Series presented by Dynojet and the USGPRU 125 Grand Prix National Championship. Ticketing gates will be open from 8am to 5pm, Friday through Sunday. Trackside admission tickets are priced at $20 for Friday, $35 for Saturday and Sunday and $60 for a three-day weekend ticket. Grandstand tickets are $20 for Friday, $50-$55 for Saturday and Sunday and $80-90 for a three-day weekend ticket. Tickets are available at the Miller Motorsports Park Welcome Center and online at www.ticketmaster.com. Tooele County residents get a 10-percent discount and children 12 and under are always free in trackside admission areas when accompanied by an adult. For more information, call the track at (435) 277-RACE or visit the website at www.millermotorsportspark.com. For more information on AMA, visit www.amaproracing.com.

More than 100 people gathered at a Chattanooga, Tennessee pizza parlor this week to help raise money for Red Bull Rookie Cup racer Kris Turner, one of the three American riders competing in the European series and the only one of the three to finish on the podium so far. Held at Happy Days Pizza and Ice Cream on Highway 58, Turner’s friends and supporters put $738 into a water jug on the evening of June 13 to help the teenager chase his dream of road racing on the world stage. The money will go toward the cost of a rental car and insurance while Turner and his father are in Europe for nearly a month. Turner, who will turn 15 later this month, is set to depart June 20 on the month-long, three-race swing through Europe. The fundraiser was organized by Turner fans and supporters Jamey Edmondson and Bill Spight, and former road racers Kevin Rentzell and Deano Swims showed up for the festivities.

STEVE PLATER PREPARES FOR RETURN TO BSB Fresh from his fantastic showing at the Isle of Man centenary TT races, Steve Plater returns to domestic action in round six of the 2007 Bennetts British Superbike championship at Mondello Park in Ireland on Sunday where he is planning to ride in both Superbike races plus the British Supersport event for AIM Yamaha. Plater, from Woodhall Spa near Lincoln became the fastest ever newcomer to lap the 37.73-mile mountain road course on the island in the history of the TT registering a fastest speed of 125.808mph on the final lap of the prestigious Senior TT on Friday of last week. Asked of his experiences at the TT the 34-year-old rider said: “I had prepared myself for my debut at the TT by riding the course in a car doing speeds of around 60-70mph. I spent a lot of time early in the mornings going over and over the course and learning the lines at different sections and had been over to the island on more than one occasion throughout the year doing the same thing. “Bearing in mind it’s a public road that’s the best I could achieve before official practise and if nothing else at least I began to learn my way around the course. “But it doesn’t prepare you for the difference in the road surface when riding a bike around at high speeds of up to 190mph. Although I covered a lot of ground in my time on the island I still have a lot to learn and would like to return next year. But it’s all down to my contractual situation next year and if the team I ride for wants me to do it.” Steve travelled directly to France from the Isle of Man where he took part in a two-day test with Team Kawasaki France in preparation for his World Endurance challenge. The Magny Cours circuit has just undergone a re-vamp and has been resurfaced so the team wanted to test the new track to see how it shaped up. “We had two good days of testing,” said Steve. “The new surface is fine and although it rained on the first morning that was a bonus as we were able to test our wet weather set up as well as the slick tyres later in the day. All in all everything went very smoothly and we were straight on the pace, bettering last year’s lap times from the off.” Steve had a quick turn around as he travelled directly to Mondello Park on Thursday to prepare for his return to the British Superbike campaign. “After getting off the ferry I had to drive through the night to get to the circuit which is in the Irish Republic. The team have also had a quick turn around and have had only a few days to prepare the bikes. We are still waiting on some new parts for the Superbike and so we are restricted a bit. We will wait and see what the weather throws at us before making a final decision but at the moment I am down to ride in both Superbike races and also the Supersport event at Mondello.” Weather permitting, racing gets underway on Friday with two free practise sessions in each class with a further free practise for Superbikes on Saturday followed by qualifying at 2.40pm. The Supersport has two qualifying sessions on Saturday at 11.40pm and 3.40pm. The Two 18-lap Superbike races are scheduled for 12.45pm and 3.45pm on Sunday with the Supersport race, also run over 18 laps due to get underway at 2.45pm