2007 British Superbike Championship Brands Hatch, England April 9, 2007 Race Two Results: 1. Gregorio Lavilla (Duc 999), 21 laps, 31:09.132 2. Jonathan Rea (Hon CBR1000RR), -1.308 seconds 3. Leon Camier (Hon CBR1000RR), -2.103 seconds 4. Leon Haslam (Duc 999), -3.834 seconds 5. Tom Sykes (Hon CBR1000RR), -10.456 seconds 6. Karl Harris (Hon CBR1000RR), -10.465 seconds 7. Michael Rutter (Kaw ZX-10R), -11.154 seconds 8. Chris Walker (Suz GSX-R1000), -11.261 seconds 9. Simon Andrews (Yam YZF-R1), -11.676 seconds 10. Dean Thomas (Suz GSX-R1000), -12.317 seconds 11. Ryuichi Kiyonari (Hon CBR1000RR), -15.192 seconds 12. Peter Hickman (Kaw ZX-10R), -15.578 seconds 13. Shane Byrne (Hon CBR1000RR), -15.667 seconds 14. Steve Plater (Yam YZF-R1), -19.295 seconds 15. Ollie Bridewell (Suz GSX-R1000), -19.597 seconds 16. James Haydon (Yam YZF-R1), -19.729 seconds 17. Guy Martin (Hon CBR1000RR), -20.156 seconds 18. Cal Crutchlow (Suz GSX-R1000), -21.563 seconds 19. Aaron Zanotti (Yam YZF-R1), -22.756 seconds 20. Scott Smart (Kaw ZX-10R), -25.520 seconds 21. James Buskingham (Hon CBR1000RR), -34.923 seconds 22. Tom Tunstall (Hon CBR1000RR), -1 lap 23. Sean Emmett (Hon CBR1000RR), -1 lap, DNF 24. Tommy Bridewell (Suz GSX-R1000), -3 laps, DNF 25. Malcolm Ashley (Kaw ZX-10R), -8 laps, DNF 26. Marty Nutt (Yam YZF-R1), -16 laps, DNF 27. Tommy Hill (Yam YZF-R1), -20 laps, DNF 28. Chris Martin (Hon CBR1000RR), -21 laps, DNF More, from a press release issued by Team Suzuki Press Office: Rizla Suzuki’s Chris Walker won the applause of the large Bank Holiday Monday crowd at the opening round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch GP circuit in Kent with his all-action riding style and fighting spirit. Starting from fifth on the grid, Walker shot to second by the first corner in both races. In the opener he held third right until the final two laps and eventually ended fifth. In the second pace-car interrupted race he was second for the first eight laps before dropping back, finishing eighth. In both cases from the mid-point onwards, he suffered from a lack of rear grip. Rizla Suzuki’s Cal Crutchlow also struggled for grip during both races despite showing early on he could run with the top riders. He finished bravely with 13th and 18th places on his debut in the British Superbike Championship. Ducati’s Gregorio Lavilla won both races, held in glorious warm sunshine. The second round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship is at Rizla Suzuki’s home circuit of Thruxton in Hampshire next weekend, with race day on Sunday, April 9th. Chris Walker: “It’s been a frustrating day as we certainly had the pace to run at the front and compete for the podium. At the half-way point of both races my bike lost rear grip – it was like a switch was flicked and there was nothing I could do about it. Tyre choice wasn’t easy this weekend so we’ll be working hard with Dunlop to ensure we get it right at the next round. “Two top-10 finishes give me a solid start to the season and I am absolutely delighted to be back riding in front of the British crowd again; it’s the best ever motivation. Thanks to all the ‘Stalker’ fans and I hope you enjoyed the racing!” Cal Crutchlow: “I didn’t get quite the same storming starts as Chris in either race but I had a lot of confidence in my Rizla Suzuki and was carving my way towards the front when I started to lose rear grip. In both races I was wheel-spinning everywhere and that is not the way to make a fast lap. “It’s certainly not the start to my Superbike career that I wanted but I’m taking the positives from here. My Rizla Suzuki is fast, handling well and able to compete towards the front of the field. Once I get the tyres to last race distance, it’s going to be a very different story. Roll on the next round.” Simon Buckmaster – Team Manager: “Chris and Cal had the pace to race for the podium but ended up down the results sheets because of a lack of rear grip. They tried different tyres for the two races and while improvements were found, they didn’t work as planned. We’ll be working with Dunlop to find tyres better-suited to our powerful and fast Rizla Suzuki GSX-R1000. “Well done to Chris for showing tremendous courage, determination and skill. He had us all on the edge of our seats fighting at the front and it’s fantastic to witness the support he has in the crowd – it really keeps him motivated like nothing else can. “My hat goes off to Cal; making your Superbike debut is not easy and he gritted his teeth and brought the bike home in difficult circumstances. He also proved his undoubted skill and ability and will have much better days. “It’s a quick turnaround for Thruxton next weekend and we are looking forward to putting on a good show for our home crowd. See you there.” Race One Results: 1: Gregorio Lavilla (Ducati) 28:56.903, 2: Leon Camier (Honda) +1.701, 3: Jonathan Rea (Honda) +4.576, 4: Shane Byrne (Honda) +5.699, 5: Chris Walker (Rizla Suzuki) +6.357, 6: Leon Haslam (Ducati) +14.868, 7: Tom Sykes (Honda) +20.794, 8: Ryuichi Kiyonari (Honda) +21.760, 9: Tommy Hill (Yamaha) +26.591, 10: Michael Rutter (Kawasaki) +30.829. 13: Cal Crutchlow (Rizla Suzuki) +38.212. Race Two Results: 1: Lavilla 31:09.132, 2: Rea +1.308, 3: Camier +2.103, 4: Haslam +3.834, 5: Sykes +10.456, 6: Karl Harris (Honda) +10.465, 7: Rutter +11.154, 8: Chris Walker (Rizla Suzuki) +11.261, 9: Simon Andrews (Yamaha) +11.676, 10: Dean Thomas (Suzuki) +12.317. 18: Cal Crutchlow (Rizla Suzuki) +21.563. Championship Positions (after one of 13 rounds) 1: Lavilla 50, 2: Camier 36, 3: Rea 36, 4: Haslam 23, 5: Sykes 20, 6: Chris Walker (Rizla Suzuki) 19, 7: Byrne 16, 8: Rutter 15, 9: Kiyonari 13, 10: Andrews 12. 16: Cal Crutchlow (Rizla Suzuki) 3.

2007 British Superbike Championship Brands Hatch, England April 9, 2007 Race One Results: 1. Gregorio Lavilla (Duc 999), 20 laps, 28:56.903 2. Leon Camier (Hon CBR1000RR), -1.701 seconds 3. Jonathan Rea (Hon CBR1000RR), -4.576 seconds 4. Shane Byrne (Hon CBR1000RR), -5.699 seconds 5. Chris Walker (Suz GSX-R1000), -6.357 seconds 6. Leon Haslam (Duc 999), -14.868 seconds 7. Tom Sykes (Hon CBR1000RR), -20.794 seconds 8. Ryuichi Kiyonari (Hon CBR1000RR), -21.760 seconds 9. Tommy Hill (Yam YZF-R1), -26.591 seconds 10. Michael Rutter (Kaw ZX-10R), -30.829 seconds 11. Simon Andrews (Yam YZF-R1), -33.927 seconds 12. Tommy Bridewell (Suz GSX-R1000), -37.549 seconds 13. Cal Crutchlow (Suz GSX-R1000), -38.212 seconds 14. Karl Harris (Hon CBR1000RR), -39.923 seconds 15. Peter Hickman (Kaw ZX-10R), -40.116 seconds 16. Dean Thomas (Suz GSX-R1000), -44.001 seconds 17. James Haydon (Yam YZF-R1), -48.447 seconds 18. Steve Plater (Yam YZF-R1), -49.803 seconds 19. Ollie Bridewell (Suz GSX-R1000), -50.742 seconds 20. Sean Emmett (Hon CBR1000RR), -63.855 seconds 21. Scott Smart (Kaw ZX-10R), -65.936 seconds 22. Chris Martin (Hon CBR1000RR), -66.127 seconds 23. James Buckingham (Hon CBR1000RR), -69.427 seconds 24. Aaron Zanotti (Yam YZF-R1), -80.297 seconds 25. Tom Tunstall (Hon CBR1000RR), -80.462 seconds 26. Malcolm Ashley (Kaw ZX-10R), -90.506 seconds 27. Marty Nutt (Yam YZF-R1), -1 lap, DNF 28. Guy Martin (Hon CBR1000RR), -8 laps, DNF

Riding Into History Gains Speed Motorcycle entries from all over the country are pouring in for the Riding Into History Concours d’Elegance. Organizers expect a record number of entries, far exceeding the 300 antique, vintage, custom and competition motorcycles in last year’s show. Riding Into History is one of America’s premier motorcycle events, and it will return to the World Golf Village near St. Augustine, Florida on May 19, 2007. The event will feature Charity Rides, the Concours d’Elegance, the Biker’s Ball and the Historic Ride. All of the proceeds from Riding Into History will benefit the Buddy Check 12 breast cancer charity, a partnership between Baptist Health and First Coast News. Entrants, patrons and media representatives from as far away as England and Scotland will be in attendance. Event Chairman Bill Peterson termed the interest in the show “overwhelmingly positive,” and noted that the turnout in spectators, exhibitors, dealers and clubs should easily set records as well. The Grand Marshal for this year’s event will be Kel Carruthers, former Grand Prix Road Race World Champion on a 250cc Benelli. He is also a two-time winner at the Isle of Man, Motorcycle Hall of Fame Member, and manager of the teams on which Kenny Roberts won three consecutive 500cc World Championships. Kel will be on hand at the Concours to talk with patrons and to sign the extremely popular event posters. Internationally know motorcycle artist Don Bradley will once again provide the original artwork for the posters, which have become collectors’ items. Posters, t-shirts and other items will be available at RidingIntoHistory.org and at the event. The event is presented by the Riding Into History Committee, which is comprised of volunteer members from the Atlantic Beach Vintage Motorcycle Club (ABVMC) and the BMW Motorcycle Owners of Northeast Florida (BMWNEF). This year the Concours will feature The Sexy Motorcycles of Italy. Admission is still only $10 at the gate for the Concours. Various packages are available for the Biker’s Ball and the Charity Rides, and they are posted on the website. The World Golf Village is located just north of St. Augustine on I-95, exit 323. For additional information go to RidingIntoHistory.org, Email [email protected] or call 904-730-9719

Kawasaki World Stunt Riding Championship – 2007, Hungary! There will be the World Championship in Hungary 19th May 2007, after the last year succesful Stunt European Championship (second round) that was organised in Kaposvár. The name of Kaposvár is becoming more and more known in the European stunt life thanks for the races of the recent years. Last year the majority of the European stunt riders raced in Kaposvár, and this year the bikers are coming from America as well as three American racers take place in the championship together with the European ones and as the matter of fact, many others want to prove their skills with the European ones. It will definately be a very exciting combat, but the organisers have not forgot about the well-known shows either. The hight spot of the performance will be a pirotechnic show that is unique in the world, and which will be performed by Charles Jarman, who has takes part in many famous Hollywood production as a stunt. As an example let us take James Bond – Casino Poyal, Da Vinci Code, Lara Croft – Tomb Rider, the Sahara or the Gladiator. The details are secret for the present, but one thing is sure, the audience could have seen such things only in serious movies so far. Besides these shows and races there will be numerous entertainment facilities like flying by a balloon and plane, extreme wall for climbers, quad, gokart, Hi-Fi and tuning car exhibition. For more information about the World Championship visit our homepage : http://stuntkaposvar.rulez.hu

HANNspree Ten Kate Honda in full force World Supersport Championship Round four: Valencia, Spain Event preview Following an action-packed round of the 2007 World Supersport Championship at Donington Park, HANNspree Ten Kate Honda will contest the fourth round with a full line-up of riders. Sébastien Charpentier returns to partner series leader Kenan Sofuoglu at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit. While Sofuoglu secured another victory in the UK, the win was bitter-sweet as his team-mate Charpentier suffered pelvic injuries in a free practice crash that kept him out of the race. However, the Frenchman is recovering well and is working hard to ensure he is fit to re-join his team-mate this weekend. Sofuoglu heads to Spain with a 70-point tally after securing his second race win of the season at Donington Park. Top riders Charpentier, Curtain and Parkes were all absent from the 22-lap race due to injury and Fabien Foret retired early from the opening leg. Sofuoglu now holds a significant advantage over his rivals and is in a confident mood ahead of this weekend’s race. Ronald ten Kate. Team Manager: “Although we are still developing the new CBR600RR, we are already in a very good position with Kenan leading the championship. We are improving race by race and introducing a lot of new parts and set-up changes. The most important thing for us in Valencia is the return of Sébastien Charpentier, who is working very hard with his medical staff to be ready for the weekend. We know that he is fit to race, but we are also hoping that he is fit enough to be back up at the front because that is really what he deserves.” Sébastien Charpentier: “Obviously I was very disappointed not to be able to race at Donington, but these things happen and you have to concentrate on the future. I’ve been working really hard with my medical team in France to recover in time for the next race. My injuries are healing well and I am looking forward to getting back on the bike and racing again in Valencia.” Kenan Sofuoglu: “I was really happy with the win at Donington and it has given me a good lead in the standings. We have tested in Valencia and I recorded some good lap times there so it’s a track I feel quite comfortable riding. Of course, I am hoping for a podium finish and think I have a good chance of achieving that. I am looking forward to racing with my team-mate again and I wish him and the other injured riders all the best in their recoveries – see you in Valencia!” More, from a press release issued by Team Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra: 2007 Superbike World Championship Preview: Round 4, Valencia, Spain – 15th April MAX AND YUKIO LOOKING FOR PODIUMS IN SPAIN The fourth round of this year’s Superbike World Championship takes place at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia, Spain and is a track both Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra riders Max Biaggi and Yukio Kagayama know well. Both tested at the 4.005 kilometre circuit last month, though Yukio probably should not have done so as he was still suffering the affects of his high speed crash during the Phillip Island race weekend just two weeks before. Last year, Yukio finished sixth in race one and was on course for a good finish in the second until a fall after seven laps. Max hasn’t done a WSBK race at Valencia, but he finished sixth there in his last ever MotoGp race in November 2005. MAX Riding a Superbike around Valencia is a very different to a MotoGP bike, but I am enjoying riding my Alstare Suzuki K7 and at least I have already put in some laps of the Valencia on it. I don’t find the circuit so technical, but it is a circuit where you have to have a good bike set-up if you want to make fast, consistent laps. There are many left hand turns, so finding a tyre that has good grip and will last is always a balancing act. I am optimistic of good results and looking forward to two more hard races. YUKIO My last time at Valencia (during testing) was not so easy because my shoulder was still very painful and sore from the crash at Phillip Island. But, I wanted to help test as much stuff as possible, so I put in as many laps as I could. My season so far has not gone the way I expected – too many crashes! At Donington, I had another crash (in practice) and, because I knocked myself out for a few minutes, the doctors would not let me race. So, at the moment, I have missed four races and I don’t like that. Practice and testing is OK, but I am missing race action. Valencia has mixed memories for me, but what is important is what happens next weekend. I need to have a good qualifying, a good Superpole and two good race results. I am going all-out for two podiums because I need them and I want them! More, from another press release issued by HAHNspree Ten Kate Honda: HANNspree Ten Kate Honda fights back in Valencia World Superbike Championship Round four: Valencia, Spain Event preview Following a weekend of mixed fortunes at Donington Park, HANNspree Ten Kate Honda heads to the fourth round of the 2007 World Superbike Championship with its series lead in tact. The event will take place in Valencia this weekend and both James Toseland and Roberto Rolfo are fighting fit and ready to race. Toseland will arrive at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit with the aim of increasing the five-point gap between himself and closest rival Max Biaggi. Having suffered a set-back at Donington Park when his CBR1000RR cut-out on the third lap of race two, the British rider is more determined than ever to prove his title-winning ability in Valencia. Team-mate Roberto Rolfo put in two strong performances in the UK to prove once again that he has the potential to rise into the top six in the ultra-competitive championship. The Italian moved from 16th place on the grid to ninth in the first race and from 15th to seventh in the second to secure his highest finish to date and ninth place overall in the standings. Ronald ten Kate, Team Manager: “Although at Donington we didn’t get the results we deserved, we still maintained the lead in the championship and we will be working hard to improve this further in Valencia. James is riding really well at the moment and we are still making small improvements to the bike race by race. Roby has successfully adapted his riding style to suit the CBR1000RR so hopes are high to have both the riders running up the front at Valencia. At the winter testing in Valencia we improved a lot on our previous lap times at the track, so we see no reason why we shouldn’t do well at the weekend.” James Toseland: “It was tough in Donington to go from the joy of winning the first race to not finishing the second, but I’ll be putting in all behind me and concentrating on the job we have to do in Valencia. I’m still leading the championship and that is where I said I wanted to be after Donington and I’ll say the same again – I want to leave Spain as the series leader and that is the goal for the whole team.” Roberto Rolfo: “I had a much better feeling on the bike at Donington and although I had bad luck once again in the Superpole, I feel like I have made really good progress. I am looking forward to Valencia – it is a track we have tested so we have already done some good work towards the set-up of the bike. I know that I can do better and I will be looking to prove that in Spain.”

MotoGP World Champion Nicky Hayden is scheduled to appear on the Easter Sunday edition of Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain, which starts at 9:00 p.m. EDT (6:00 p.m. PDT) on SPEED TV.

CUDLIN READY FOR LE MANS After the conclusion of the second, and final WEC ‘pre Le Mans’ test of the season, Damian Cudlin has declared himself ready for the 24hour of Le Mans race. The young Aussie spent 2 more days getting used to the Yamaha Austria Racing Team (YART) R1 last week [April 4-5] in Le Mans, and after continual improvement and refinements, Cudlin believes he stands a good chance for the gruelling race ahead. “The test went really well, and I was happy that I felt comfy on the bike by the end of it.” said Cudlin. “The times came to me which was pleasing, although I think I’ve still got more to come at the race weekend. I kinda hit a wall in the 41 second bracket and couldn’t quiet get into the 40’s, but I’ve looked closely at the data and that of Igor’s and I’m sure I can go faster by race day.” Cudlin explained. “I’ve got to thank the YART squad for their help, and both Luca and Thomas from Pirelli for getting me confident with the tyres. I really think we have a very strong team with Igor and Sebastian by my side, so I can’t wait to get this racing season underway. It’s going to be big!” YART rider and Cudlin’s team mate Igor Jerman posted a 1.39.1 on a qualifier to be the fastest of the test, and ran a succession of 40’s on race tyres. 3rd YART rider Sebastian Scarnato didn’t participate in the test, opting to use the extra time off for his previously dislocated shoulder to heal in time for the race. “Igor was the strongest guy at the test, so it’s obviously good to have him in my garage with access to his secrets!” Cudlin joked. “He’s very experienced and good to work with, so I think I’ll learn a lot from him and Seb this year. Hopefully enough to become the fastest myself. That’s what I’m aiming for.” YART Manager Mandy Kainz was also present at the test, and saw first hand the strength of his new rider line up. “We are in a very good position right now, with Igor and Damo both proving they can go fast in race conditions. I’m also sure Seb will be fast, as he can rely on his huge experience of the Le Mans race. It’s going to be a tough race with many teams capable of winning this year, but I think we have a strong chance.” Kainz said. The Le Mans 24hour will begin on the 21st running through to the 22nd of April.

2007 British Superbike Championship Brands Hatch, England April 8, 2007 Qualifying Results: 1. Jonathan Rea (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:25.235 2. Gregorio Lavilla (Duc 999), 1:25.477 3. Leon Camier (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:25.739 4. Leon Haslam (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:25.813 5. Chris Walker (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:25.832 6. Cal Crutchlow (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:25.999 7. Shane Byrne (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:26.223 8. Ryuichi Kiyonari (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:26.278 9. Tom Sykes (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:26.299 10. Dean Thomas (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:26.495 11. Simon Andrews (Yam YZF-R1), 1:26.910 12. Peter Hickman (Kaw ZX-10R), 1:27.323 13. Karl Harris (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:27.347 14. Tommy Hill (Yam YZF-R1), 1:27.352 15. Michael Rutter (Kaw ZX-10R), 1:27.387 16. James Haydon (Yam YZF-R1), 1:27.551 17. Tommy Bridewell (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:27.890 18. James Buckingham (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:27.895 19. Sean Emmett (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:27.978 20. Aaron Zanotti (Yam YZF-R1), 1:28.218 21. Marty Nutt (Yam YZF-R1), 1:28.342 22. Ollie Bridewell (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:28.577 23. Guy Martin (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:28.669 24. Chris Martin (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:28.742 25. Scott Smart (Kaw ZX-10R), 1:28.821 26. Steve Plater (Yam YZF-R1), 1:28.968 27. Tom Tunstall (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:29.295 28. Malcolm Ashley (Kaw ZX-10R), 1:29.403 29. Michael Howarth (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:29.456 Qualifying Cut-off 107.5% of Pole Time 1:25.235 = 1:31.627 Did Not Qualify: 30. Neil Faulkner (Yam YZF-R1), 1:31.724 31. Ryan Farguhar (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:31.847 32. Paul Barron (Yam YZF-R1), 1:32.260 More, from a press release issued by Team Suzuki Press Office: Rizla Suzuki racers Chris Walker and Cal Crutchlow will start from the second row in fifth and sixth places at tomorrow’s opening round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at the historic Brands Hatch GP circuit in Kent. In blazing sunshine and perfect conditions ‘Stalker’ built his speed gradually and at the end of the 50 minute qualifying session he secured fifth position to lead the second row – despite being held up in the final sector. Crutchlow set his fastest lap well before the end on a pre-qualifying tyre. He was delighted with starting from sixth place on the grid on his British Superbike debut as Honda’s Jonathan Rea took pole position. Superbike racing starts at 1330 on Bank Holiday Monday at the 2.60-mile-long Brands Hatch GP circuit in Kent. Chris Walker: “I am quite happy with fifth on the grid and with my Rizla Suzuki. I’ve been pleased with the feel of my GSX-R1000 right from the first session and it has got better and better every time I’ve taken it on track. “My biggest issue now is choosing which tyre to use in the race. I still have very little experience with Dunlop tyres and will be relying heavily on my Chief Mechanic’s advice on which rubber to choose. If we get it right, then I think I can challenge for the podium in the races.” Cal Crutchlow: “The issues I had with my brakes from yesterday have been sorted and my Rizla Suzuki is now doing exactly what I want it to do. Thank you to my crew for working so hard to give me the bike I want and need to be competitive. “I am delighted to be starting from sixth place in my first Championship event. I aim to get away with the leaders tomorrow and try to match their pace and see what I can achieve from there.” Simon Buckmaster – Team Manager: “Rizla Suzuki is in good shape and I’m pleased with the team and rider performances. Chris is quick on race rubber and is happy with his GSX-R1000. He’s relaxed and enjoying himself; we expect that once the racing starts he will lift his game further and should be targeting the podium in both races. “Cal has really impressed the team with his application and professionalism. This is his first weekend in the British Superbike Championship and he has done a great job so far. He needs a good start tomorrow and is targeting a top-six finish. “Well done to the team and a special mention to the Rizla Suzuki fans who have been cheering us from the banking opposite the garage. That support keeps us going – I hope we can reward it with strong results tomorrow.” Qualification: 1: Jonathan Rea (Honda) 1:25.235 2: Gregorio Lavilla (Ducati) +0.242 3: Leon Camier (Honda) +0.504 4: Leon Haslam (Ducati) +0.578 5: Chris Walker (Rizla Suzuki) +0.597 6: Cal Crutchlow (Rizla Suzuki) +0.764 7: Shane Byrne (Honda) +0.988 8: Ryuichi Kiyonari (Honda) +1.043 9: Tom Sykes (Honda) +1.064 10: Dean Thomas (Suzuki) +1.260

The Thundersprint May 12/13 – Northwich, Cheshire, Town Centre Free Admission and Free Parking If you have any interest in motorcycling then Northwich Town Centre is the place to be on the weekend of Saturday and Sunday May 12 and 13 for the tenth Thundersprint, sponsored by eBike Insurance. Free admission, free grandstand seating and free parking, courtesy of Vale Royal Borough Council, ensures that the Thundersprint is the best value in motorcycle sport. The weekend kicks off on Saturday 12 May with the Thundersprint Bike Show, sponsored by AGV Sport, at Winnington Park Rugby Club, which is two miles from Northwich town centre. There will be over 100 classic, race and custom bikes on show alongside a huge range of displays promoting rider safety. Free test rides will be available from BMW and Ducati. Thundersprint stars will be visiting the show throughout the afternoon and in the evening there is entertainment in the clubhouse. Admission to the show, and parking, is free of charge. Winnington Park is also the venue for the Thundersprint camping. On the following day, the show moves to Northwich town centre for the eBike Thundersprint. The centre of the action is the ultra tight, twisty sprint circuit laid out right in the town centre. Unlike a conventional race track, spectators can get close enough to the action to smell the race fuel and peer down the carburettor bellmouths: truly a unique experience when compared with sanitised, modern motorsport! There’s nothing in the world like seeing a works Honda scream just a few feet in front of you as the rider fights it through the testing, tree lined circuit. The race entry is led by six times World Champion Jim Redman, riding a 1972 CR750 Honda which was the most powerful Superbike of its day. Dutch star Michael Buttinger will be in action on his almost unique Asama Honda. Other exotics include Karin Leffrang and Steffen Bauermeister on their ultra rare, German built, AWO racers, which have never been seen before in Britain outside of the Thundersprint, and Chris Alty’s genuine Grand Prix, 50cc Kriedler – a 140mph mo-ped! Modern stars include British Superbike Champion Ryuichi Kiyonari and his HM Plant Honda team mate Jonathan Rea, works Kawasaki star Stuart Easton and Spanish Champion Pepin San Millan. Also look out for “Top Gear’s” James May and a whole host of media personalities. The lunchtime cavalcade has got to be the highlight away from the track. Over 200 race and road bikes will take a 5 mile trip around Northwich escorted by Cheshire Police. The sight and sounds of thoroughbred GP bikes screaming past the shopping centre is unmissable. As the cavalcade returns to base get ready for another treat as the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire salutes the racers with a stunning aerobatic display. If the bikes can’t keep you entertained, there is everything from Morris Dancers and street theatre to a fine food centre. Then there is over a mile of trade stands with manufacturer displays from most of the leading marques and tons of biking bargains. And, perhaps best of all, spectator access to the whole show is completely free of charge, including parking and grandstand seating. Can you beat that for value? For more information, visit the Thundersprint website – www.thundersprint.com – or ‘phone the event information line on 01928 740 498 between 9am and 8pm.

Florida Team Ready to Battle Their Way to Victory DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – When Round 2 of the SunTrust MOTO-ST Series blasts off the Startline at Homestead-Miami Speedway, April 13-14, Team RightsForBikers.com will be ready to battle their way to victory. Spearheaded by well-known Florida attorney C.J. Czaia, this formidable three-bike team brings both a wealth of experience, plus a long list of victories and accolades. “We are running in all three of the MOTO-ST classes,” explains Czaia, who has been racing for the past twenty-five years. “I have competed in a lot of different racing arenas and, to date, the SunTrust MOTO-ST is the best series around. In short, it is team racing at its finest. It is both professional and exciting and everyone on our team is extremely pleased to be on board.” Viewing the series as an excellent way to incorporate racing with his law practice and to educate the motorcycling community about the law, Czaia has put together a top-notch team. Running in the Sport Twins class (ST), for machines under 75 horsepower are Nicole Hoffman and Robert Fisher, who took top class honors in the inaugural 8 Hours At Daytona. Hoffman, an interactive marketing manager for NASCAR, has been racing motorcycles for the past five years. Born and raised in upstate New York, she grew up surrounded by racing. Her father, Bob Dee enjoyed a long, illustrious career racing hydroplanes in the seventies and her brother Don races an indoor Can-Am TQ Midget. She previously tried her hand at go-kart racing, but with the demands of her activities as a swim team diver (3-time MVP Diver at Buffalo State College), her college education and her travels with her brother to his races, didn’t leave her enough time to devote to the sport. Six years ago Hoffman, or the “Blond on Wheels” as she is sometimes referred to, became interested in racing motorcycles. And from her very first race, her talent was obvious. “I love team racing,” she smiles, “It is definitely fun and when you win it is really special. I took the CCS Ultra Lightweight Superbike title at Homestead in 2004 and am looking forward to my teammate and I taking this win on April 14.” Also extremely skilled is Hoffman’s co-rider Robert Fisher. Competing for the last 12 years, Fisher has earned numerous championships in Lightweight SuperSport, Lightweight Superbike, Lightweight G.P., Thunderbikes, plus a number of CCS regional titles. Born in San Diego, Calif., and now a resident of Sarasota, Fla., Fisher, the president of Roaring Toyz, has earned international renown as a builder of custom sport bikes. His Who’s Who list of customers include celebrities such as actor and rapper Ludacris, Tampa Bay Buccaneer running back Michael Pittman, Cincinnati Reds infielder Felipe Lopez and super middleweight boxer Jeff “Left-hook” Lacy, to name just a few. Flying the RightForBikes.com banner in the SST class are Mark Crozier and Nathan Dressman. Dressman, who is an industrial designer, has been competing for the past 6 years. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio and now a resident of Berkley, Michigan, Dressman earned 7 WERA regional championships and last season he took home the WERA National Endurance Heavyweight Superstock crown and was 2nd overall in the WERA standings. Teammate Mark Crozier, who lives in Palm Coast, Florida, has been racing most of his life. With 8 National Endurance Championships to his credit, his two-wheeled skill is obvious and he is a definite asset to any team. Last, but not least, is the GST team composed of Czaia, John Linder and Chris Boy. “Racing is my form of relaxation,” explains Czaia. “It gives me some great time away from all the pressures of business. The other great thing about this type of competition is that it is truly a team sport. In road racing, it is pretty much man and machine. In the SunTrust MOTO-ST Series, everyone on the team participates. Winning in this series requires well-tuned machinery, perfect pit stops, precise strategy as well as skilled riding and that necessitates the whole team working as a unit.” In addition to Homestead-Miami Speedway, the SunTrust MOTO-ST Series will also include the VIR 500K, April 27-29 at Virginia International Speedway, the Road America 500K, July 7-8 at Road America, the Iowa Speedway 500K at Iowa Speedway July 12-13, 2007 and the 8 Hours at Daytona Finale, October 19-20 at Daytona International Speedway. MOTO-ST is organized and sanctioned by Professional Motorsports Productions (PMP) of Toronto, Ontario, Canada and the Grand American Road Racing Association, based in Daytona Beach, Fla., provides the series with administrative and commercial support. The MOTO-ST advisory board features some of the most respected individuals in the world of motorsports, including Hall of Fame members, respected motorcycle racing journalists and renowned officials from various forms of road racing. Learn more about MOTO-ST at www.moto-st.com. Tickets for the Homestead 500K can be purchased at the Speedway Back Gate. Admission is free on Friday and admission on Saturday is $10.