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FIM’s Commission For Women In Motorcycling Working “To Create Equal Opportunities And Treatment”

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FIM’s Commission For Women In Motorcycling Working “To Create Equal Opportunities And Treatment”

Commission for Women in Motorcycling FIM’s new Commission is developing its activities The Commission for Women in Motorcycling (CFM) was established last year but after just two meetings, the commission of 13 women from all over the world has made significant changes to the motorcycle world. The most remarkable achievement so far is that the CER (Enduro and Cross-Country Rallies Commission) agreed to a CFM proposal to create a Women’s Cup for the 2007 ISDE that will hopefully become a Women’s Trophy as of 2008. Although discussions are only in the initial stages and a number of issues still have to be finalised, the CFM is also investigating the possibility of a “Peace Ride” in 2009 in Egypt going from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh. This means that hundreds of women from all over the world would ride collecting money for charity. All CFM members have been involved in motor sport/tourism for years and represent all categories of motorcycling at an international level. The President of the Commission is Beaulah Schoeman (South Africa) and the Vice-Presidents are Lene Fevang (Norway) and Sue Mason (USA). The commission’s mission is to create equal opportunities and treatment for all women involved in all aspects of motorcycling. The goal is to bring more women into the motorcycling world. The biggest issue for the CFM is the improvement in conditions for women in races, such as more toilets and locker rooms. Attitudes towards women competitors must also be changed. The CFM is therefore creating guidelines (CFM Code of Conduct) on how women should be treated in the motorcycle world including a respect for their needs and allowing them better access to motorcycle sport and related activities. The CFM encourages National Motorcycle Federations to train and promote their female staff into posts at higher levels. Organisers of sporting events are also encouraged to give women tasks and responsibilities other than giving flowers to the champions. The CFM will provide training for women in administration as well as in the field of sport. The Commission will also contact motorcycle equipment manufacturers in order for them to take into consideration the needs of women riders.

British Superstock Team Buildbase Ducati Tests In Spain

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British Superstock Team Buildbase Ducati Tests In Spain

The Buildbase Ducati Team has just completed its first serious test of the year at the sun-baked Circuito Cartagena in south east Spain. The Team’s optimism, as they flew out last Tuesday, was duly rewarded by the performance of the new Ducati 1098s and the Team’s new riders Kieran Clarke and John Laverty. Neither John nor Kieran have ever ridden a V twin Ducati before and, as everyone knows, the characteristics are totally different to Japanese in-line-fours requiring a completely different riding style. The change in approach is a testament to John and Kieran’s professionalism and unquestioned ability so it is a credit to both riders that they adjusted so quickly. The Ducati 1098s performed impeccably, and did not miss a beat throughout the entire four day test, enabling the rider’s lap times to systematically improve as each test session came to a close. The Team still have a lot of performance enhancements to make to the bikes before the official MCRCB test at Snetterton later this month, so the performance results at Cartagena are all the more encouraging knowing that the bikes were pretty much in road trim. It was also the first time this year that whole the crew had met each other and worked together so again it was a great shake down for everyone involved in the Buildbase Ducati 1098 Team. Finally a big thank you must go out to all of our sponsors and team partners who are making this year possible and we look forward to seeing everyone at Snetterton in a few weeks time.

Bridgestone Previews The 2007 MotoGP Season-opener In Qatar

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Bridgestone Previews The 2007 MotoGP Season-opener In Qatar

Bridgestone GP Briefing Round 1: Qatar Tuesday 6 March 2007 The 2007 MotoGP championship gets underway in earnest at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar this week after an intensive pre-season period of testing and development concluded at Jerez, Spain just over a week ago. This debut race on an expanded 18-race calendar will see Bridgestone work for the first time with a strict limit of 31 tyres (14 fronts, 17 rears) per rider for the duration of the event. Bridgestone has increased its tyre supply to five teams this season (Ducati, Honda Gresini, Kawasaki, Pramac D’Antin and Suzuki) and will look to make good use of the recent Qatar test to get its sixth MotoGP season off to a solid start. Tyre Talk with Hiroshi Yamada Bridgestone Motorsport – Manager, Motorcycle Sport Department Qatar Testing “The mid-February Qatar test was very helpful for Bridgestone. It was the final stage to confirm the fundamental development for our tyres, and we found a good direction for compound, shape, construction. Based on the results, we have carried out the final adjustment to make our tyres as competitive as possible for this weekend. The feedback and data from our teams has steered this final development step and consequently we will bring around ten specifications of front and rear tyre, a medium and a hard spec for each of our five teams, which we hope will yield positive results. Qatar has never been one of our strongest tracks, but this recent test has indicated that progress has been made.” The Weekend Ahead “It is tougher than ever to say who will be the competitive force in each GP. We have a totally new tyre line up for this season, partly as a result of our usual year-on-year development, and partly to adjust the tyres for new character of the 800cc machines. We are confident in the work that we have done in Japan and in testing since last season, but the target is always moving. We are acutely aware that our rivals are always using their vast experience of top tier motorcycle racing in a bid to stay one competitive step ahead. The Ducati team finished third and fourth on our tyres in last year’s Qatar GP on an unfavourable track for us and anything can happen at the first race of the season. It all comes down to who has done their homework most diligently.” New Tyre Regulations “After months of discussion and negotiation, Qatar will see the debut of the new MotoGP tyre regulations, which will restrict to 31 the number of tyres that we can supply each rider. We carried out a simulation of the tyre scanning and marking procedures with FIM in the Jerez test with positive results. All in all, thanks to the support of our five teams, we can adapt well to the new restrictions and get straight down to race preparation work in Thursday practice.” Qualifying Tyres “Qualifying looks set to be an interesting battle this season if the results of the forty-minute shoot-out in Jerez are anything to go by. At Bridgestone, we certainly acknowledge that there is work to do on our qualifying tyres to enhance one-lap performance. Based on the results of winter tests, we put together a specific development plan for qualifying tyres, which we have already started to work on. The new 800cc machines demand a lot of emphasis on the front tyre to combat the increased cornering speeds, so we are working on the front tyre in qualifying to make it work in harmony with the rear.” Riding Perspective with Ducati’s Casey Stoner “The Qatar track surface can be pretty changeable, one day the track is fast, the next day it can be slow. It’s not the most exciting track, it’s very flat, with not enough camber on the corners, and most of it is average corners flowing together. It can be good for racing though, you normally get a nice little battle up front. The tests we did at Qatar last month were very positive, so I’m feeling quite confident going into this race. I’ve had some good races in the past there, so it could be good for us. We were okay with tyres in the test and we ran a good race pace. I couldn’t be happier with the team, everyone gets on great and the bike has got better and better at every track we’ve been to. It’s looking very competitive and the Bridgestone tyres are looking great as well.” 2006 Flashback Race Winner Valentino Rossi Yamaha 43m22.229s Top Rider on Bridgestone (3rd) Loris Capirossi Ducati 43m23.723s (+1.494s) Pole Position Casey Stoner Honda LCR 1m55.683s Top Rider on Bridgestone (2nd) Loris Capirossi Ducati 1m55.721s (+0.038s)

Scam Alert

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Scam Alert

FIRST PERSON/OPINION: Via e-mail: Scams hit the Mini scene By Michael Lenz It has been a common thing to see scams on any number of forums and community sites such as CraigsList.org. Generally the person buying wants to send you a fake cashier’s check and cuts it for a larger amount. In turn you wire the balance, they have access to your account and you get stung. When a scammer is selling they have a great bike, usually a $3K 2006 R6 (or equally crazy deal). They usually are a ‘military’ person overseas or recently moved and the bike is with a holding company or their friend. The days of mini bikes being ignored by scammers are over. Several readers have reported seeing these same scams being applied to mini bikes. The best part? The deals aren’t that crazy this time around. How about a $1,900 NSR, or a completely race prepped 2005 XR100 for $1800. Scammers won’t bother posting a $900 bike, it isn’t worth the effort, the price point of effort for scammers apparently is close to the real market value of the bikes in question. If the deal doesn’t feel right, skip it. Most mini bikes you would want have been run in a mini race club. Ask for references, which club it ran in, who would know the bike etc. Most clubs have a forum which can be found here: ~http://minigpx.com/resources/organizations/~ Please protect yourself.

U.S. Secretary Of Transportation Peters Recognized By Motorcycle Industry Council

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U.S. Secretary Of Transportation Peters Recognized By Motorcycle Industry Council

MIC Chairman’s Awards Presented at Annual Meeting Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters Honored IRVINE, Calif., March 5, 2007 – Larry Little honored five recipients with Motorcycle Industry Council Chairman’s Awards at the MIC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, held in conjunction with the Dealernews International Powersports Dealer Expo. The awards, presented by MIC Chairman and Cycle World Publisher and Vice President Larry Little, acknowledge significant contributions to motorcycling and the industry. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters, who is a motorcyclist herself and a strong advocate for rider safety, was honored for more than two decades of service in her field. President Bush appointed Peters to head the Department of Transportation in September. She is the principle advisor to the president in all matters regarding federal transportation programs and policy. The department includes the Federal Highway Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Peters completed the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic RiderCourseSM in 2004. “As we celebrate the 14th straight year of sales growth for motorcycles, I’m proud that we can honor Secretary Peters and four other top experts who have helped us get where we are today, and continue working with the MIC to preserve, protect and promote our powersports business,” Little said. Retired forester Tom Crimmins received one of the inscribed glass awards in Indianapolis. Crimmins worked for the U.S. Forest Service for 32 years and has more than two decades of experience planning and designing off-highway vehicle trails. He now serves as a trails consultant and is active in many projects to promote and protect off-highway vehicle recreation. Crimmins is an adviser to the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council, the BlueRibbon Coalition and American Trails. He’s also a spokesperson for Americans for Responsible Recreational Access, and was one of the primary curricula developers of (and is a lead presenter for) the MIC/SVIA-sponsored OHV Route Designation Workshops, bringing together Forest Service staff and off-highway riders. Russ Ehnes, the executive director of the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council since 1998, received a chairman’s award. Ehnes is a founding member of the Montana Trail Vehicle Riders Association and the Great Falls Trailbike Riders Association. Throughout his career, he has promoted OHV recreation through extensive work with outdoor and conservation groups as well as government agencies. Under his leadership, NOHVCC has developed extensive programs to teach and promote responsible OHV recreation. This includes the development and implementation of the MIC/SVIA Route Designation Workshops and other efforts designed to share the latest OHV management techniques with both land managers and recreationists. Chairman of Parts Unlimited/Drag Specialties Fred Fox was a 2007 recipient of an MIC Chairman’s Award. Fox served on the MIC Board of Directors for 13 years, the longest tenure for an aftermarket/allied trades representative. He also was a long-time, active member of the MIC Aftermarket/Allied Trades Committee and Discover Today’s Motorcycling Subcommittee, and was instrumental in the recent formation of the American V-Twin Committee. Newly retired from the board, Fox plans to continue his long support of the MIC, in particular the V-Twin Committee and DTM’s public awareness efforts. Former MIC chairman Bob Moffit accepted an award. Now semi-retired, Moffit was vice president of marketing & product management for motorcycles & watercraft at Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. He first served on the MIC board in 1980, was chairman for nine years, sat on the board of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, and was a founding member of the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America. Most recently, Moffit has provided a great deal of his time and effort in the development and establishment of the MIC’s new Powersports Standard Protocol online parts ordering system. The MIC, located in Irvine, Calif., is a not-for-profit national trade association representing manufacturers and distributors of motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, scooters, motorcycle parts and accessories, and members of allied trades.

Michelin Previews The First Round Of The 2007 MotoGP World Championship

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Michelin Previews The First Round Of The 2007 MotoGP World Championship

MICHELIN LOOKING FORWARD TO FIRST 800 BATTLE This long-awaited first 800cc MotoGP race follows a grueling winter of research and development during which Michelin engineers have dedicated themselves to creating the best tires for the new 800cc machines. The 800s have quite different characteristics to the 990s they replace. They aren’t lighter but they are more nimble, allowing them to enter corners faster and maintain higher corner speeds, so even though the 800s are slightly slower on the straights they are often faster over a full lap. Michelin’s main focus of development is to help the 800s take full advantage of these qualities. The company’s new 16-inch front slick replaces last year’s 16.5-inch tire to offer less inertia for lighter handling, so riders can flick the bike onto its side even quicker, and a larger footprint to give riders more grip and confidence in attacking corners. Michelin’s latest 16.5-inch rear slick has been developed to deliver even more edge grip, allowing riders to exploit the 800s’ stunning cornering ability. Although the 800s will race for the first time at Losail on March 10, the traditional preseason qualifying session took place last month at Jerez, where Michelin riders proved the effectiveness of their 2007 tires by filling the top four places; Valentino Rossi (Fiat Yamaha YZR-M1-Michelin) ahead of Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda Team RC212V-Michelin), Colin Edwards (Fiat Yamaha YZR-M1-Michelin) and reigning World Champion Nicky Hayden (Repsol Honda Team RC212V-Michelin). MICHELIN & THE TECHNICAL CHALLENGE OF QATAR Michelin has won all three MotoGP races staged at Qatar and had a successful preseason test at the track on February 13-15. The circuit was constructed in 2004 and is characterized by a series of interflowing corners that place a lot of emphasis on agility and corner-entry performance. “Qatar is going to be very interesting and we are expecting a nice battle,” says Michelin’s director of motorcycle racing Jean-Philippe Weber. “I think the difference in performance between the various 800s isn’t as big as it was with the 990s, so the racing could be very close. Also, with these bikes you need to be more aggressive to overtake, so I think it will be a very exciting race. We are really looking forward to it because we have tested a lot of tires and done a lot of development, and now it’s time to start racing. “We got a lot of good information during last month’s Qatar tests. Obviously, it’s very useful to test at a track quite close to the race and our riders’ lap times were quite fast. Dani was quick on qualifiers and also did a very good long run, plus the Yamahas also performed well, so we are quite confident for this first race with the 800s. “As always at Qatar, the problem is that we don’t know whether our work will be disturbed by sand. If it’s windy then sand gets blown onto the track surface, reducing grip and working against the tires like sandpaper. Even if we have two good days of practice we can’t be sure that track conditions won’t change on race day, so we need to have tires to face this problem. Also, the conditions will be warmer than they were during last month’s tests.” There is one other big change in MotoGP this year, apart from the introduction of the 800s. All Michelin riders are now limited to 31 slicks (14 fronts/17 rears) per race weekend. All slicks are bar-coded and logged with Grand Prix Technical director on the evening before practice starts and are controlled by pit-lane scrutineers equipped with barcode scanners. “We have had to do a lot of work to get ready for this new system, adapting our way of working to be best prepared,” says Weber. “Now we are ready.” THE NEW TIRE & TESTING RULES ­ WHAT THEY MEAN * All tires must be registered with race organization on the day before official practice begins at each GP. So tires cannot be manufactured by tire companies during GP weekends and taken to the track. * Riders are limited to 14 front tires and 17 rear tires per event. This does not include rain tires and other treaded tires. And tire manufacturers who haven’t won at least two MotoGP races since the start of 2005 are not subject to this limit. * During the racing season testing is limited to the three days succeeding a GP, at the track where the GP took place. Manufacturers may nominate one GP circuit where they can test at any time during the season, but they may not use current MotoGP riders during these tests. * Winter testing is limited to eight three-day official test sessions. Manufacturers may also nominate one GP circuit where they can test at other times during the winter, though not during the six-week testing moratorium, commencing December 1. No rider may participate in more than eight winter tests. MICHELIN IN QATAR Michelin tires are distributed in Qatar by Ebrahim Khalil Kanoo, a long-established Bahrain-based company with extensive automotive interests. The techno-commercial support from Michelin is covered by one technical commercial manager who shuttles between the nations of Qatar and Bahrain. TRACK DATA Losail: 5.380km/3.344 miles Lap record: Valentino Rossi (Camel Yamaha Team YZR-M1-Michelin), 1:57.305, 165.108kmh/102.593mph (2006 – Lap 3) Pole position 2006: Casey Stoner (LCR Honda RC211V-Michelin), 1:55.683, 167.423km/h/104.054mph Recent winners of the Qatar GP 2006 Valentino Rossi (Camel Yamaha Team YZR-M1-Michelin), 43:22.229 2005 Valentino Rossi (Gauloises Yamaha Team YZR-M1-Michelin), 43:33.759 2004 Sete Gibernau (Telefonica Movistar Honda RC211V-Michelin), 44:01.741 (first race at track) Michelin’s 2007 MotoGP riders Carlos Checa (Honda LCR RC212V-Michelin) Colin Edwards (Fiat Yamaha Team YZR-M1-Michelin) Nicky Hayden (Repsol Honda Team RC212V-Michelin) Jeremy McWilliams (Ilmor X3-Michelin) Shinya Nakano (Konica Minolta Honda RC212V-Michelin) Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda Team RC212V-Michelin) Andrew Pitt (Ilmor X3-Michelin) Kenny Roberts Junior (Team Roberts KR212V-Michelin) Valentino Rossi (Fiat Yamaha Team YZR-M1-Michelin)

Daytona 200 Viewing Party Scheduled In Minnesota

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Daytona 200 Viewing Party Scheduled In Minnesota

6TH ANNUAL DAYTONA 200 PARTY Presented by NSR Racing Saturday March 10th At Black Dawg Bar & Grille Burnsville, MN 612-207-0822 10 AM Superbike 11:30 Flat Track 12:30 Daytona 200

McLendon Wins AHRMA Thruxton Race At Daytona

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McLendon Wins AHRMA Thruxton Race At Daytona

Australians Cap Off Long Journey With AHRMA Vintage Racing At DIS DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — One of the most recognizable icons in Australia is the Sydney Opera House. One of the most recognizable images in the garages during AHRMA Vintage racing on Monday at Daytona International Speedway is the Australian flag. A group of Australians have traveled 9,300 miles to the “The World Center of Racing” with 18 bikes on the grid to compete in two days of vintage racing on the daunting 31 degree high banks. The trip was spearheaded by Tony Blain, who operates a motorcycle parts business that supplies parts for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Blain has visited Daytona Beach area many times for Bike Week but never to compete at DIS. He tossed the idea to some of his vintage racing friends by in Australia a few years ago and the idea turned into reality. “I was a tourist here eight or nine times with friends,” Blain said. “A group of us race the Class C hand shift motorcycles Harleys and Indians. Every time that I’ve been here over those times, I’ve always had the urge to be out there myself.” Blain, who along with his Australian riding buddies race eight to 12 times a year, pooled their funds together to complete this year’s trip. The bikes were put in a container before Christmas in Sydney and they arrived in Savannah, Ga. via sea freight. The group flew out of Sydney through San Francisco and Atlanta before arriving in Savannah. “As an organizer, you’re always nervous that something screws up and that customs won’t clear the bikes or whatever,” said Blain, whose group is competing with 11 Harley-Davidsons and seven Indian motorcycles. “We’ve been very diligent I feel in planning it all. So far so good. There have been no dramas only a lot of fun.” With exception of one member of the group, none of the Australian riders in attendance had ever raced at DIS before including Blain. “The last two or three nights I have struggled emotionally with that banking wondering how the hell am I going to address it,” Blain said. “I’ve heard stories of people that have a mind blank and can’t do it. I’ve heard others say it’s not a problem. I knew you couldn’t fall off it so I just nailed it and didn’t look down.” The only member of the group that had previous experience at Daytona International Speedway was Robbie Hermans, who won two races on Monday. “I was here 10 years ago and I had to sort of try to remember it,” Hermans said. The biggest obstacle for the Australian riders has been dealing with the jet lag from a 19-hour flight. “It was horrendous but lots of beer will that fix that,” Blain said. AHRMA Vintage Racing continues on Tuesday. For tickets to Daytona 200 Week By Honda, call 1-800-PITSHOP or visit www.racetickets.com Monday’s AHRMA Results 200 GP: 1. Sakis Vasilopoulos (67 Yamaha), 2. Tim Kinsey (71 Honda), 3. Edward Sensenig (70 BSA) Pre 1940: 1. Alex McLean (37 Norton), 2. Will Harding (36 Indian), 3. Norbert Nickel (39 BMW) BOT Formula 2: 1. Ivan Messina (06 BMW R1200S), 2. Robert McLendon III (06 Ducati), 3. Jonathan Glaefke (06 Kawasaki) Motard: 1. Mike Parker (05 KTM), 2. David LaRue (03 Honda CRF 450 R), 3. Mike Proffitt (02 KTM) SOS 2-Stroke: 1. Bob Demetrius (96 Honda RS), 2. Richard Demetrius (rs125), 3. Andrew Anderson (Honda RS125) Super Mono: 1. Kevin Keys (02 Honda CRF), 2. Mike Parker (86 Honda), 3. Tim Lile (86 Yamaha SRX) 250 GP: 1. Pete Derosa (49 Bultaco), 2. Jonathan White (65 Ducati), 3. Robert Brangaccio (71 Ducati) Class C Foot: 1. Alex McLean (37 Norton), 2. Greg Nichols (49 BSA), 3. Norbert Nickel (39 BMW) Class C Hand: 1. Robert Hermans (42 Harley-Davidson), 2. Tim Joyce (37 Indian Scout), 3. Will Harding (36 Indian) Production Lightweight: 1. David Rotvold (70 Honda), 2. Robert Wilson (72 Honda), 3. Dan Green (Honda CB350/4) 350 GP: 1. Bruce Yoxsimer (68 Seely G50), 2. David Roper (70 H.D. Sprint), 3. Henry Syphers (67 Suzuki) Production Heavyweight: 1. Chad Bebout (76 Triumph Bonneville), 2. Alexander Sohn (72 BSA Lightning), 3. Bernie Conflitti (72 Yamaha XS) Triumph Thruxton: 1. Robert McLendon III (04 Triumph Thruxton), Jim Callahan (04 Triumph Thruxton), 3. Jeff Hinds (05 Triumph Thruxton) Vintage Superbike Middle: 1. Ed Milich (80 Ducati), 2. Harold Page Jr., 3. Mike Curtis Formula 250: 1. Christopher Spargo, 2. Craig Breckon (70 Can Am), 3. William Bria Wells (75 Honda 400F) 500 Premier: 1. Tim Joyce (62 Norton Manx), 2. Pat Mooney (62 Petty Manx Norton), 3. Wes Orloff (03 Buell) Classic 60s: 1. Will Harding (60 BSA Gold Star), 2. David King (60 Norton), 3. Dick Miles (62 Norton Manx) Classic 60’s 650: “Doc” Batsleer (53 Bobby Hill Indian), 2. Bud Denny (61 Triton 650), 3. Beno Rodi (60 Norton) Formula 125: 1. Neil Pooler (74 Can Am), 2. James Pooler (77 Honda MTR), 3. Bion St. Bernard (68 Bridgestone) Sportsman 350: 1. Scott Turner (68 Honda), 2. Tim Kinsey (70 Honda), 3. Henry Syphers (Honda) Vintage Superbike Light: 1. Dave Bourbeau (79 Suzuki), 2. David Evans (82 Honda FT 500), 3. Ed Milich (81 Moto Guzzi) BEARS: 1. Tim Joyce (73 Triumph T-140), 2. Ivan Messina (71 BMW R75/5), 3. Stan Keyes (72 Norton) Formula 500: 1. Charles Easterling (76 Yamaha RD), 2. Conrad Urbanowski (77 Yamaha), 3. Jamie Linxwiler (73 Yamaha) Sportsman 500: 1. Don Jagger (71 BSA B50), 2. Tash Zarvalas (72 Honda CB), 3. Mike Matthews (72 Honda CB 350) Vintage Superbike Heavy: 1. Jeff Hinds (74 Kawasaki), 2. Jimmy Stargel (79 Honda CBX), 3. Thad Wolff (80 Suzuki GS1000S) BOT Formula 1: 1. Gianfranco Guareschi (07 Moto Guzzi), 2. Valter Bartolini (07 Ducati NCR Millona), 3. Larry Pegram (07 Ducati NCR) BOT Formula 3: 1. Ed Milich (80 Ducati), 2. Jonathan Glaefke (06 Kawasaki), 3. Robert Gregory (99 Suzuki SV) Formula 750: 1. Jay Springsteen (72 Harley), 2. Ken Nemoto (72 Moto Guzzi), 3. John Ellis (72 Yamaha XS) Sportsman 750: 1. Jesse Morris (68 Triumph Triple), 2. Michael Dixon (70 Yamaha), 3. Brad Phillips (72 BMW R75) Open Two-Stroke: 1. Thomas Fournier (03 Yamaha), 2. Michael Perry (80 Yamaha), 3. Terry Eldred (1979 Yam TZ250) Sound of Thunder: 1. Larry Pegram (07 DUC NCR), 2. Gianfranco Guareschi (07 Moto Guzzi, 3. Valter Bartolini (07 Ducati NCR Millona) Formula Vintage: 1. Jay Springsteen (72 Harley), 2. Ken Nemoto (72 Moto Guzzi), 3. Chris Jensen (74 Ducati) Super Mono 2: 1. Kevin Keys (02 Honda CRF), 2. Kevin Brown (01 Yamaha), 3. Dan Elders (84 Honda Ascot)

Edmondson: MOTO-ST Is Not A Class, It Is A Series

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Edmondson: MOTO-ST Is Not A Class, It Is A Series

During a meeting of team owners and riders Sunday morning at Daytona, Grand American Road Racing President Roger Edmondson announced that the MOTO-ST program is just the start and that $750,000 is being invested this year to develop what will ultimately be a racing series with multiple classes. Edmondson said that MOTO-ST had the potential to be “the next big thing” in motorcycle racing and that its backers were committed to making the series successful. Also speaking at the meeting, Steve McLaughlin announced that Sunday’s event would be televised, with a one-hour show on SPEED; commentator Brian Drebber was on hand with a camera crew at the event. Former racer McLaughlin was instrumental in convincing the AMA to adopt the Superbike class in the mid-1970s, and won the first official AMA Superbike race at Daytona in 1976. He later founded the Superbike World Championship and has been involved in promoting various Superbike Series and Grand Prix events overseas. He currently works with Grand American on developing commercial support for the MOTO-ST Series. MOTO-ST is organized by Grand American Road Racing, part of the International Speedway Corp./Daytona International Speedway/NASCAR empire. More about Grand American Road Racing can be seen here: ~http://www.grand-am.com/About.asp~

Northern California Institution And Racing Sponsor Closes: Pinky’s Pizza Supported Riders And Action Fund

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Northern California Institution And Racing Sponsor Closes: Pinky’s Pizza Supported Riders And Action Fund

FIRST PERSON/OPINION Via e-mail: The Pinky’s Pizza Story Pinky’s Pizza opened in 1962 and has been the local hangout for Las Lomas High School and Walnut Creek citizens ever since. As matter of fact people come from all over to have the “Pinky’s Pizza Experience”. Tom Beisheim has worked at Pinky’s since 1970 and became part owner in 1974. He took over ownership in 1992 and has been sole proprietor ever since. An avid motorcyclist, TomPinky as we all know him has helped and supported the community throughout his tenure at Pinky’s Pizza and supported many motorcycle racers with sponsorship and award money though the AFM (http://www.afmracing.org/) and sometimes privately with friends. I’m sorry to say Pinky’s Pizza closed Sunday March 4th 2007 at 10pm. It was not Tom’s intention to close this way but due to circumstances beyond his control this weekend was his last at Pinky’s and Pinky’s Pizza will no longer be. I have been going to Pinky’s Pizza since I moved to Walnut Creek in 1964 and have known TomPinky since the early 70’s. I’ve raced motorcycles with and against him and consider him to be one of my best friends. It’s sad to see a institution like Pinky’s Pizza go but as a owner of one of Walnut Creek’s oldest business’s (Walnut Creek Vacuum and Electric Motor Service @ 57 years) I know how hard it is to make a small business succeed over many years and not many work as hard at it as TomPinky has. The problem started last month when power to Pinky’s Pizza was interrupted by bad wires between the building and the PG&E supply. Now a month later and running on large generators 24 hours a day at great expense and no resolution in sight TomPinky has no option but close his doors. We will all miss the many friends who gather at Pinky’s to reminisce old times and new events but most of all the history that surrounds Pinky’s Pizza. A first date or a after the game celebration, the starting place for a weekend ride, Pinky’s has always been there and it’s a sad day indeed to see this icon close. Tom Heath Walnut Creek, California

FIM’s Commission For Women In Motorcycling Working “To Create Equal Opportunities And Treatment”

Commission for Women in Motorcycling FIM’s new Commission is developing its activities The Commission for Women in Motorcycling (CFM) was established last year but after just two meetings, the commission of 13 women from all over the world has made significant changes to the motorcycle world. The most remarkable achievement so far is that the CER (Enduro and Cross-Country Rallies Commission) agreed to a CFM proposal to create a Women’s Cup for the 2007 ISDE that will hopefully become a Women’s Trophy as of 2008. Although discussions are only in the initial stages and a number of issues still have to be finalised, the CFM is also investigating the possibility of a “Peace Ride” in 2009 in Egypt going from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh. This means that hundreds of women from all over the world would ride collecting money for charity. All CFM members have been involved in motor sport/tourism for years and represent all categories of motorcycling at an international level. The President of the Commission is Beaulah Schoeman (South Africa) and the Vice-Presidents are Lene Fevang (Norway) and Sue Mason (USA). The commission’s mission is to create equal opportunities and treatment for all women involved in all aspects of motorcycling. The goal is to bring more women into the motorcycling world. The biggest issue for the CFM is the improvement in conditions for women in races, such as more toilets and locker rooms. Attitudes towards women competitors must also be changed. The CFM is therefore creating guidelines (CFM Code of Conduct) on how women should be treated in the motorcycle world including a respect for their needs and allowing them better access to motorcycle sport and related activities. The CFM encourages National Motorcycle Federations to train and promote their female staff into posts at higher levels. Organisers of sporting events are also encouraged to give women tasks and responsibilities other than giving flowers to the champions. The CFM will provide training for women in administration as well as in the field of sport. The Commission will also contact motorcycle equipment manufacturers in order for them to take into consideration the needs of women riders.

British Superstock Team Buildbase Ducati Tests In Spain

The Buildbase Ducati Team has just completed its first serious test of the year at the sun-baked Circuito Cartagena in south east Spain. The Team’s optimism, as they flew out last Tuesday, was duly rewarded by the performance of the new Ducati 1098s and the Team’s new riders Kieran Clarke and John Laverty. Neither John nor Kieran have ever ridden a V twin Ducati before and, as everyone knows, the characteristics are totally different to Japanese in-line-fours requiring a completely different riding style. The change in approach is a testament to John and Kieran’s professionalism and unquestioned ability so it is a credit to both riders that they adjusted so quickly. The Ducati 1098s performed impeccably, and did not miss a beat throughout the entire four day test, enabling the rider’s lap times to systematically improve as each test session came to a close. The Team still have a lot of performance enhancements to make to the bikes before the official MCRCB test at Snetterton later this month, so the performance results at Cartagena are all the more encouraging knowing that the bikes were pretty much in road trim. It was also the first time this year that whole the crew had met each other and worked together so again it was a great shake down for everyone involved in the Buildbase Ducati 1098 Team. Finally a big thank you must go out to all of our sponsors and team partners who are making this year possible and we look forward to seeing everyone at Snetterton in a few weeks time.

Bridgestone Previews The 2007 MotoGP Season-opener In Qatar

Bridgestone GP Briefing Round 1: Qatar Tuesday 6 March 2007 The 2007 MotoGP championship gets underway in earnest at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar this week after an intensive pre-season period of testing and development concluded at Jerez, Spain just over a week ago. This debut race on an expanded 18-race calendar will see Bridgestone work for the first time with a strict limit of 31 tyres (14 fronts, 17 rears) per rider for the duration of the event. Bridgestone has increased its tyre supply to five teams this season (Ducati, Honda Gresini, Kawasaki, Pramac D’Antin and Suzuki) and will look to make good use of the recent Qatar test to get its sixth MotoGP season off to a solid start. Tyre Talk with Hiroshi Yamada Bridgestone Motorsport – Manager, Motorcycle Sport Department Qatar Testing “The mid-February Qatar test was very helpful for Bridgestone. It was the final stage to confirm the fundamental development for our tyres, and we found a good direction for compound, shape, construction. Based on the results, we have carried out the final adjustment to make our tyres as competitive as possible for this weekend. The feedback and data from our teams has steered this final development step and consequently we will bring around ten specifications of front and rear tyre, a medium and a hard spec for each of our five teams, which we hope will yield positive results. Qatar has never been one of our strongest tracks, but this recent test has indicated that progress has been made.” The Weekend Ahead “It is tougher than ever to say who will be the competitive force in each GP. We have a totally new tyre line up for this season, partly as a result of our usual year-on-year development, and partly to adjust the tyres for new character of the 800cc machines. We are confident in the work that we have done in Japan and in testing since last season, but the target is always moving. We are acutely aware that our rivals are always using their vast experience of top tier motorcycle racing in a bid to stay one competitive step ahead. The Ducati team finished third and fourth on our tyres in last year’s Qatar GP on an unfavourable track for us and anything can happen at the first race of the season. It all comes down to who has done their homework most diligently.” New Tyre Regulations “After months of discussion and negotiation, Qatar will see the debut of the new MotoGP tyre regulations, which will restrict to 31 the number of tyres that we can supply each rider. We carried out a simulation of the tyre scanning and marking procedures with FIM in the Jerez test with positive results. All in all, thanks to the support of our five teams, we can adapt well to the new restrictions and get straight down to race preparation work in Thursday practice.” Qualifying Tyres “Qualifying looks set to be an interesting battle this season if the results of the forty-minute shoot-out in Jerez are anything to go by. At Bridgestone, we certainly acknowledge that there is work to do on our qualifying tyres to enhance one-lap performance. Based on the results of winter tests, we put together a specific development plan for qualifying tyres, which we have already started to work on. The new 800cc machines demand a lot of emphasis on the front tyre to combat the increased cornering speeds, so we are working on the front tyre in qualifying to make it work in harmony with the rear.” Riding Perspective with Ducati’s Casey Stoner “The Qatar track surface can be pretty changeable, one day the track is fast, the next day it can be slow. It’s not the most exciting track, it’s very flat, with not enough camber on the corners, and most of it is average corners flowing together. It can be good for racing though, you normally get a nice little battle up front. The tests we did at Qatar last month were very positive, so I’m feeling quite confident going into this race. I’ve had some good races in the past there, so it could be good for us. We were okay with tyres in the test and we ran a good race pace. I couldn’t be happier with the team, everyone gets on great and the bike has got better and better at every track we’ve been to. It’s looking very competitive and the Bridgestone tyres are looking great as well.” 2006 Flashback Race Winner Valentino Rossi Yamaha 43m22.229s Top Rider on Bridgestone (3rd) Loris Capirossi Ducati 43m23.723s (+1.494s) Pole Position Casey Stoner Honda LCR 1m55.683s Top Rider on Bridgestone (2nd) Loris Capirossi Ducati 1m55.721s (+0.038s)

Scam Alert

FIRST PERSON/OPINION: Via e-mail: Scams hit the Mini scene By Michael Lenz It has been a common thing to see scams on any number of forums and community sites such as CraigsList.org. Generally the person buying wants to send you a fake cashier’s check and cuts it for a larger amount. In turn you wire the balance, they have access to your account and you get stung. When a scammer is selling they have a great bike, usually a $3K 2006 R6 (or equally crazy deal). They usually are a ‘military’ person overseas or recently moved and the bike is with a holding company or their friend. The days of mini bikes being ignored by scammers are over. Several readers have reported seeing these same scams being applied to mini bikes. The best part? The deals aren’t that crazy this time around. How about a $1,900 NSR, or a completely race prepped 2005 XR100 for $1800. Scammers won’t bother posting a $900 bike, it isn’t worth the effort, the price point of effort for scammers apparently is close to the real market value of the bikes in question. If the deal doesn’t feel right, skip it. Most mini bikes you would want have been run in a mini race club. Ask for references, which club it ran in, who would know the bike etc. Most clubs have a forum which can be found here: ~http://minigpx.com/resources/organizations/~ Please protect yourself.

U.S. Secretary Of Transportation Peters Recognized By Motorcycle Industry Council

MIC Chairman’s Awards Presented at Annual Meeting Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters Honored IRVINE, Calif., March 5, 2007 – Larry Little honored five recipients with Motorcycle Industry Council Chairman’s Awards at the MIC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, held in conjunction with the Dealernews International Powersports Dealer Expo. The awards, presented by MIC Chairman and Cycle World Publisher and Vice President Larry Little, acknowledge significant contributions to motorcycling and the industry. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters, who is a motorcyclist herself and a strong advocate for rider safety, was honored for more than two decades of service in her field. President Bush appointed Peters to head the Department of Transportation in September. She is the principle advisor to the president in all matters regarding federal transportation programs and policy. The department includes the Federal Highway Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Peters completed the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic RiderCourseSM in 2004. “As we celebrate the 14th straight year of sales growth for motorcycles, I’m proud that we can honor Secretary Peters and four other top experts who have helped us get where we are today, and continue working with the MIC to preserve, protect and promote our powersports business,” Little said. Retired forester Tom Crimmins received one of the inscribed glass awards in Indianapolis. Crimmins worked for the U.S. Forest Service for 32 years and has more than two decades of experience planning and designing off-highway vehicle trails. He now serves as a trails consultant and is active in many projects to promote and protect off-highway vehicle recreation. Crimmins is an adviser to the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council, the BlueRibbon Coalition and American Trails. He’s also a spokesperson for Americans for Responsible Recreational Access, and was one of the primary curricula developers of (and is a lead presenter for) the MIC/SVIA-sponsored OHV Route Designation Workshops, bringing together Forest Service staff and off-highway riders. Russ Ehnes, the executive director of the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council since 1998, received a chairman’s award. Ehnes is a founding member of the Montana Trail Vehicle Riders Association and the Great Falls Trailbike Riders Association. Throughout his career, he has promoted OHV recreation through extensive work with outdoor and conservation groups as well as government agencies. Under his leadership, NOHVCC has developed extensive programs to teach and promote responsible OHV recreation. This includes the development and implementation of the MIC/SVIA Route Designation Workshops and other efforts designed to share the latest OHV management techniques with both land managers and recreationists. Chairman of Parts Unlimited/Drag Specialties Fred Fox was a 2007 recipient of an MIC Chairman’s Award. Fox served on the MIC Board of Directors for 13 years, the longest tenure for an aftermarket/allied trades representative. He also was a long-time, active member of the MIC Aftermarket/Allied Trades Committee and Discover Today’s Motorcycling Subcommittee, and was instrumental in the recent formation of the American V-Twin Committee. Newly retired from the board, Fox plans to continue his long support of the MIC, in particular the V-Twin Committee and DTM’s public awareness efforts. Former MIC chairman Bob Moffit accepted an award. Now semi-retired, Moffit was vice president of marketing & product management for motorcycles & watercraft at Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. He first served on the MIC board in 1980, was chairman for nine years, sat on the board of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, and was a founding member of the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America. Most recently, Moffit has provided a great deal of his time and effort in the development and establishment of the MIC’s new Powersports Standard Protocol online parts ordering system. The MIC, located in Irvine, Calif., is a not-for-profit national trade association representing manufacturers and distributors of motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, scooters, motorcycle parts and accessories, and members of allied trades.

Michelin Previews The First Round Of The 2007 MotoGP World Championship

MICHELIN LOOKING FORWARD TO FIRST 800 BATTLE This long-awaited first 800cc MotoGP race follows a grueling winter of research and development during which Michelin engineers have dedicated themselves to creating the best tires for the new 800cc machines. The 800s have quite different characteristics to the 990s they replace. They aren’t lighter but they are more nimble, allowing them to enter corners faster and maintain higher corner speeds, so even though the 800s are slightly slower on the straights they are often faster over a full lap. Michelin’s main focus of development is to help the 800s take full advantage of these qualities. The company’s new 16-inch front slick replaces last year’s 16.5-inch tire to offer less inertia for lighter handling, so riders can flick the bike onto its side even quicker, and a larger footprint to give riders more grip and confidence in attacking corners. Michelin’s latest 16.5-inch rear slick has been developed to deliver even more edge grip, allowing riders to exploit the 800s’ stunning cornering ability. Although the 800s will race for the first time at Losail on March 10, the traditional preseason qualifying session took place last month at Jerez, where Michelin riders proved the effectiveness of their 2007 tires by filling the top four places; Valentino Rossi (Fiat Yamaha YZR-M1-Michelin) ahead of Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda Team RC212V-Michelin), Colin Edwards (Fiat Yamaha YZR-M1-Michelin) and reigning World Champion Nicky Hayden (Repsol Honda Team RC212V-Michelin). MICHELIN & THE TECHNICAL CHALLENGE OF QATAR Michelin has won all three MotoGP races staged at Qatar and had a successful preseason test at the track on February 13-15. The circuit was constructed in 2004 and is characterized by a series of interflowing corners that place a lot of emphasis on agility and corner-entry performance. “Qatar is going to be very interesting and we are expecting a nice battle,” says Michelin’s director of motorcycle racing Jean-Philippe Weber. “I think the difference in performance between the various 800s isn’t as big as it was with the 990s, so the racing could be very close. Also, with these bikes you need to be more aggressive to overtake, so I think it will be a very exciting race. We are really looking forward to it because we have tested a lot of tires and done a lot of development, and now it’s time to start racing. “We got a lot of good information during last month’s Qatar tests. Obviously, it’s very useful to test at a track quite close to the race and our riders’ lap times were quite fast. Dani was quick on qualifiers and also did a very good long run, plus the Yamahas also performed well, so we are quite confident for this first race with the 800s. “As always at Qatar, the problem is that we don’t know whether our work will be disturbed by sand. If it’s windy then sand gets blown onto the track surface, reducing grip and working against the tires like sandpaper. Even if we have two good days of practice we can’t be sure that track conditions won’t change on race day, so we need to have tires to face this problem. Also, the conditions will be warmer than they were during last month’s tests.” There is one other big change in MotoGP this year, apart from the introduction of the 800s. All Michelin riders are now limited to 31 slicks (14 fronts/17 rears) per race weekend. All slicks are bar-coded and logged with Grand Prix Technical director on the evening before practice starts and are controlled by pit-lane scrutineers equipped with barcode scanners. “We have had to do a lot of work to get ready for this new system, adapting our way of working to be best prepared,” says Weber. “Now we are ready.” THE NEW TIRE & TESTING RULES ­ WHAT THEY MEAN * All tires must be registered with race organization on the day before official practice begins at each GP. So tires cannot be manufactured by tire companies during GP weekends and taken to the track. * Riders are limited to 14 front tires and 17 rear tires per event. This does not include rain tires and other treaded tires. And tire manufacturers who haven’t won at least two MotoGP races since the start of 2005 are not subject to this limit. * During the racing season testing is limited to the three days succeeding a GP, at the track where the GP took place. Manufacturers may nominate one GP circuit where they can test at any time during the season, but they may not use current MotoGP riders during these tests. * Winter testing is limited to eight three-day official test sessions. Manufacturers may also nominate one GP circuit where they can test at other times during the winter, though not during the six-week testing moratorium, commencing December 1. No rider may participate in more than eight winter tests. MICHELIN IN QATAR Michelin tires are distributed in Qatar by Ebrahim Khalil Kanoo, a long-established Bahrain-based company with extensive automotive interests. The techno-commercial support from Michelin is covered by one technical commercial manager who shuttles between the nations of Qatar and Bahrain. TRACK DATA Losail: 5.380km/3.344 miles Lap record: Valentino Rossi (Camel Yamaha Team YZR-M1-Michelin), 1:57.305, 165.108kmh/102.593mph (2006 – Lap 3) Pole position 2006: Casey Stoner (LCR Honda RC211V-Michelin), 1:55.683, 167.423km/h/104.054mph Recent winners of the Qatar GP 2006 Valentino Rossi (Camel Yamaha Team YZR-M1-Michelin), 43:22.229 2005 Valentino Rossi (Gauloises Yamaha Team YZR-M1-Michelin), 43:33.759 2004 Sete Gibernau (Telefonica Movistar Honda RC211V-Michelin), 44:01.741 (first race at track) Michelin’s 2007 MotoGP riders Carlos Checa (Honda LCR RC212V-Michelin) Colin Edwards (Fiat Yamaha Team YZR-M1-Michelin) Nicky Hayden (Repsol Honda Team RC212V-Michelin) Jeremy McWilliams (Ilmor X3-Michelin) Shinya Nakano (Konica Minolta Honda RC212V-Michelin) Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda Team RC212V-Michelin) Andrew Pitt (Ilmor X3-Michelin) Kenny Roberts Junior (Team Roberts KR212V-Michelin) Valentino Rossi (Fiat Yamaha Team YZR-M1-Michelin)

Daytona 200 Viewing Party Scheduled In Minnesota

6TH ANNUAL DAYTONA 200 PARTY Presented by NSR Racing Saturday March 10th At Black Dawg Bar & Grille Burnsville, MN 612-207-0822 10 AM Superbike 11:30 Flat Track 12:30 Daytona 200

McLendon Wins AHRMA Thruxton Race At Daytona

Australians Cap Off Long Journey With AHRMA Vintage Racing At DIS DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — One of the most recognizable icons in Australia is the Sydney Opera House. One of the most recognizable images in the garages during AHRMA Vintage racing on Monday at Daytona International Speedway is the Australian flag. A group of Australians have traveled 9,300 miles to the “The World Center of Racing” with 18 bikes on the grid to compete in two days of vintage racing on the daunting 31 degree high banks. The trip was spearheaded by Tony Blain, who operates a motorcycle parts business that supplies parts for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Blain has visited Daytona Beach area many times for Bike Week but never to compete at DIS. He tossed the idea to some of his vintage racing friends by in Australia a few years ago and the idea turned into reality. “I was a tourist here eight or nine times with friends,” Blain said. “A group of us race the Class C hand shift motorcycles Harleys and Indians. Every time that I’ve been here over those times, I’ve always had the urge to be out there myself.” Blain, who along with his Australian riding buddies race eight to 12 times a year, pooled their funds together to complete this year’s trip. The bikes were put in a container before Christmas in Sydney and they arrived in Savannah, Ga. via sea freight. The group flew out of Sydney through San Francisco and Atlanta before arriving in Savannah. “As an organizer, you’re always nervous that something screws up and that customs won’t clear the bikes or whatever,” said Blain, whose group is competing with 11 Harley-Davidsons and seven Indian motorcycles. “We’ve been very diligent I feel in planning it all. So far so good. There have been no dramas only a lot of fun.” With exception of one member of the group, none of the Australian riders in attendance had ever raced at DIS before including Blain. “The last two or three nights I have struggled emotionally with that banking wondering how the hell am I going to address it,” Blain said. “I’ve heard stories of people that have a mind blank and can’t do it. I’ve heard others say it’s not a problem. I knew you couldn’t fall off it so I just nailed it and didn’t look down.” The only member of the group that had previous experience at Daytona International Speedway was Robbie Hermans, who won two races on Monday. “I was here 10 years ago and I had to sort of try to remember it,” Hermans said. The biggest obstacle for the Australian riders has been dealing with the jet lag from a 19-hour flight. “It was horrendous but lots of beer will that fix that,” Blain said. AHRMA Vintage Racing continues on Tuesday. For tickets to Daytona 200 Week By Honda, call 1-800-PITSHOP or visit www.racetickets.com Monday’s AHRMA Results 200 GP: 1. Sakis Vasilopoulos (67 Yamaha), 2. Tim Kinsey (71 Honda), 3. Edward Sensenig (70 BSA) Pre 1940: 1. Alex McLean (37 Norton), 2. Will Harding (36 Indian), 3. Norbert Nickel (39 BMW) BOT Formula 2: 1. Ivan Messina (06 BMW R1200S), 2. Robert McLendon III (06 Ducati), 3. Jonathan Glaefke (06 Kawasaki) Motard: 1. Mike Parker (05 KTM), 2. David LaRue (03 Honda CRF 450 R), 3. Mike Proffitt (02 KTM) SOS 2-Stroke: 1. Bob Demetrius (96 Honda RS), 2. Richard Demetrius (rs125), 3. Andrew Anderson (Honda RS125) Super Mono: 1. Kevin Keys (02 Honda CRF), 2. Mike Parker (86 Honda), 3. Tim Lile (86 Yamaha SRX) 250 GP: 1. Pete Derosa (49 Bultaco), 2. Jonathan White (65 Ducati), 3. Robert Brangaccio (71 Ducati) Class C Foot: 1. Alex McLean (37 Norton), 2. Greg Nichols (49 BSA), 3. Norbert Nickel (39 BMW) Class C Hand: 1. Robert Hermans (42 Harley-Davidson), 2. Tim Joyce (37 Indian Scout), 3. Will Harding (36 Indian) Production Lightweight: 1. David Rotvold (70 Honda), 2. Robert Wilson (72 Honda), 3. Dan Green (Honda CB350/4) 350 GP: 1. Bruce Yoxsimer (68 Seely G50), 2. David Roper (70 H.D. Sprint), 3. Henry Syphers (67 Suzuki) Production Heavyweight: 1. Chad Bebout (76 Triumph Bonneville), 2. Alexander Sohn (72 BSA Lightning), 3. Bernie Conflitti (72 Yamaha XS) Triumph Thruxton: 1. Robert McLendon III (04 Triumph Thruxton), Jim Callahan (04 Triumph Thruxton), 3. Jeff Hinds (05 Triumph Thruxton) Vintage Superbike Middle: 1. Ed Milich (80 Ducati), 2. Harold Page Jr., 3. Mike Curtis Formula 250: 1. Christopher Spargo, 2. Craig Breckon (70 Can Am), 3. William Bria Wells (75 Honda 400F) 500 Premier: 1. Tim Joyce (62 Norton Manx), 2. Pat Mooney (62 Petty Manx Norton), 3. Wes Orloff (03 Buell) Classic 60s: 1. Will Harding (60 BSA Gold Star), 2. David King (60 Norton), 3. Dick Miles (62 Norton Manx) Classic 60’s 650: “Doc” Batsleer (53 Bobby Hill Indian), 2. Bud Denny (61 Triton 650), 3. Beno Rodi (60 Norton) Formula 125: 1. Neil Pooler (74 Can Am), 2. James Pooler (77 Honda MTR), 3. Bion St. Bernard (68 Bridgestone) Sportsman 350: 1. Scott Turner (68 Honda), 2. Tim Kinsey (70 Honda), 3. Henry Syphers (Honda) Vintage Superbike Light: 1. Dave Bourbeau (79 Suzuki), 2. David Evans (82 Honda FT 500), 3. Ed Milich (81 Moto Guzzi) BEARS: 1. Tim Joyce (73 Triumph T-140), 2. Ivan Messina (71 BMW R75/5), 3. Stan Keyes (72 Norton) Formula 500: 1. Charles Easterling (76 Yamaha RD), 2. Conrad Urbanowski (77 Yamaha), 3. Jamie Linxwiler (73 Yamaha) Sportsman 500: 1. Don Jagger (71 BSA B50), 2. Tash Zarvalas (72 Honda CB), 3. Mike Matthews (72 Honda CB 350) Vintage Superbike Heavy: 1. Jeff Hinds (74 Kawasaki), 2. Jimmy Stargel (79 Honda CBX), 3. Thad Wolff (80 Suzuki GS1000S) BOT Formula 1: 1. Gianfranco Guareschi (07 Moto Guzzi), 2. Valter Bartolini (07 Ducati NCR Millona), 3. Larry Pegram (07 Ducati NCR) BOT Formula 3: 1. Ed Milich (80 Ducati), 2. Jonathan Glaefke (06 Kawasaki), 3. Robert Gregory (99 Suzuki SV) Formula 750: 1. Jay Springsteen (72 Harley), 2. Ken Nemoto (72 Moto Guzzi), 3. John Ellis (72 Yamaha XS) Sportsman 750: 1. Jesse Morris (68 Triumph Triple), 2. Michael Dixon (70 Yamaha), 3. Brad Phillips (72 BMW R75) Open Two-Stroke: 1. Thomas Fournier (03 Yamaha), 2. Michael Perry (80 Yamaha), 3. Terry Eldred (1979 Yam TZ250) Sound of Thunder: 1. Larry Pegram (07 DUC NCR), 2. Gianfranco Guareschi (07 Moto Guzzi, 3. Valter Bartolini (07 Ducati NCR Millona) Formula Vintage: 1. Jay Springsteen (72 Harley), 2. Ken Nemoto (72 Moto Guzzi), 3. Chris Jensen (74 Ducati) Super Mono 2: 1. Kevin Keys (02 Honda CRF), 2. Kevin Brown (01 Yamaha), 3. Dan Elders (84 Honda Ascot)

Edmondson: MOTO-ST Is Not A Class, It Is A Series

During a meeting of team owners and riders Sunday morning at Daytona, Grand American Road Racing President Roger Edmondson announced that the MOTO-ST program is just the start and that $750,000 is being invested this year to develop what will ultimately be a racing series with multiple classes. Edmondson said that MOTO-ST had the potential to be “the next big thing” in motorcycle racing and that its backers were committed to making the series successful. Also speaking at the meeting, Steve McLaughlin announced that Sunday’s event would be televised, with a one-hour show on SPEED; commentator Brian Drebber was on hand with a camera crew at the event. Former racer McLaughlin was instrumental in convincing the AMA to adopt the Superbike class in the mid-1970s, and won the first official AMA Superbike race at Daytona in 1976. He later founded the Superbike World Championship and has been involved in promoting various Superbike Series and Grand Prix events overseas. He currently works with Grand American on developing commercial support for the MOTO-ST Series. MOTO-ST is organized by Grand American Road Racing, part of the International Speedway Corp./Daytona International Speedway/NASCAR empire. More about Grand American Road Racing can be seen here: ~http://www.grand-am.com/About.asp~

Northern California Institution And Racing Sponsor Closes: Pinky’s Pizza Supported Riders And Action Fund

FIRST PERSON/OPINION Via e-mail: The Pinky’s Pizza Story Pinky’s Pizza opened in 1962 and has been the local hangout for Las Lomas High School and Walnut Creek citizens ever since. As matter of fact people come from all over to have the “Pinky’s Pizza Experience”. Tom Beisheim has worked at Pinky’s since 1970 and became part owner in 1974. He took over ownership in 1992 and has been sole proprietor ever since. An avid motorcyclist, TomPinky as we all know him has helped and supported the community throughout his tenure at Pinky’s Pizza and supported many motorcycle racers with sponsorship and award money though the AFM (http://www.afmracing.org/) and sometimes privately with friends. I’m sorry to say Pinky’s Pizza closed Sunday March 4th 2007 at 10pm. It was not Tom’s intention to close this way but due to circumstances beyond his control this weekend was his last at Pinky’s and Pinky’s Pizza will no longer be. I have been going to Pinky’s Pizza since I moved to Walnut Creek in 1964 and have known TomPinky since the early 70’s. I’ve raced motorcycles with and against him and consider him to be one of my best friends. It’s sad to see a institution like Pinky’s Pizza go but as a owner of one of Walnut Creek’s oldest business’s (Walnut Creek Vacuum and Electric Motor Service @ 57 years) I know how hard it is to make a small business succeed over many years and not many work as hard at it as TomPinky has. The problem started last month when power to Pinky’s Pizza was interrupted by bad wires between the building and the PG&E supply. Now a month later and running on large generators 24 hours a day at great expense and no resolution in sight TomPinky has no option but close his doors. We will all miss the many friends who gather at Pinky’s to reminisce old times and new events but most of all the history that surrounds Pinky’s Pizza. A first date or a after the game celebration, the starting place for a weekend ride, Pinky’s has always been there and it’s a sad day indeed to see this icon close. Tom Heath Walnut Creek, California

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