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Works MV Agusta 500cc Four To Be Auctioned Off In Britain

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Works MV Agusta 500cc Four To Be Auctioned Off In Britain

Bonhams to sell ex-works MV Agusta 500 ‘four’ at The International Classic MotorCycle Show, Stafford on 29th April 2007.

Arguably the greatest team in Grand Prix racing history, MV Agusta won everything that was worth winning at world level from the early 1950s to the late 1960s and beyond. Machines raced by the legendary Italian works team are among the rarest and most desirable racing motorcycles ever made. All surviving examples are held either in museums or private collections and only extremely rarely is one ever offered for public sale. Thus Bonhams is delighted to be able to offer this machine – frame number ‘1104’, engine number ‘4’ – an example of the famous four-cylinder ‘fire engines’ that brought MV Agusta 139 victories and 16 World Championships in Grand Prix racing’s premier 500cc class, together with a further 76 wins and 9 Championships in the 350cc category.

When the contents of the MV race shop were sold off, following a lengthy period in storage, only two machines of the pre-1965 period were assembled and complete, the remainder being dismantled. The principal purchasers of MV’s heritage were Robert Iannucci in the USA, Ubaldo Elli in Italy and John Surtees in the UK. This genuine, ex-works machine, purchased directly from John Surtees by the current owner, accords with the specification employed by the MV Agusta factory team between 1957 and 1960, while the short-stroke engine is of the type used between 1954 and 1961. Between 1957 and 1960, MV Agusta’s works 500s were raced by stars such as John Surtees, Umberto Massetti, Carlo Bandirola, John Hartle, Gary Hocking and Remo Venturi among others, during which time Surtees won the Isle of Man Senior TT three times and the 500cc World Championship three years consecutively from 1958 to 1960. While the race record of its principal components is unknown, it is to this heroic period that this machine belongs.

Since 1996 when it was acquired by the vendor, ‘1104’ has been fastidiously maintained (there is simply no other option when caring for an ex-works MV Agusta) and enthusiastically exercised on a regular basis. Events/venues attended include the Isle of Man TT Parade, Brooklands, Scarborough, Montlhery, Vallelunga, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival Meetings, Ulster Grand Prix, Beezumph Rally, Donington Park, Mallory Park and Dijon. Riders have included Giacomo Agostini, Phil Read and Mick Grant. The machine was last ridden in June 2006 and is presented in ‘ready-to-use’ condition.

Estimate £160,000 – 180,000

More On The 2007 Isle Of Man TT Races

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More On The 2007 Isle Of Man TT Races

British Superstock Team commit to Centenary TT Speedfreak Racing are the latest team from the British Superbike paddock to commit to the Isle of Man TT Races. The Speedfreak team is headed up by Paul Shoesmith who has a wealth of racing experience behind him including working with James Whitham and Mick Grant. In 2007 he will be running a four man team in British Superstock and Superstock Cup as well as selected road races, focussing on the Centenary TT. Shoesmith will be joined at TT2007 by James Edmeades who made an impressive debut at the event this year and two as yet un-named high quality TT newcomers. The team will contest all classes on the latest spec Yamaha machinery with input from seven time former TT winner Mick Grant. Commenting on his teams TT plans, Paul Shoesmith said: “The TT is now a very big part of my season and it is the realisation of an ambition to be able to take a team to race there. We already have James (Edmeades) on board and we are fairly close to recruiting the services of two other riders with very strong CV’s to join us. They would both be newcomers to the event. We are aiming to bring a highly professional outfit to the TT and it is going to be quite a challenge with four riders, however it is a challenge that we are more than equipped for.” Chairman of the TT Steering Committee David Cretney MHK added: “The British Superbike series is one of, if not the strongest domestic series in the world. It has been encouraging to see a recent trend of riders and teams look to the TT as another option in their season,. I am sure Paul and his team will bring a professional outfit to the TT paddock and it is good to see that they are keen to introduce new good quality riders to the event.”

Recent Birth

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Recent Birth

Former racer and Dream Team Ducati owner Kaming Ko and wife Linda had a son, Christopher Ming Ko, December 8 in Woodland Hills, California.

Pietri Cartwheels, Picks Up Bike To Win Venezuelan Superbike Championship

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Pietri Cartwheels, Picks Up Bike To Win Venezuelan Superbike Championship

Robertino Pietri won his first Venezuelan Superbike Championship the hard way at Turagua Sunday, crashing out of the lead on the fourth lap and cartwheeling his GSX-R1000 through the grass, then picking up his smashed bike and charging back to take third place and the title without an upper fairing or right footpeg. Pietri holeshot the race, leading Cesar Tellez and defending Venezuelan Superbike Champion Fernando Amantini for three laps and turning the fastest lap of the race on lap three, a 1:04.683. Pietri then lost the front in turn two, crashing spectacularly end-over-end. He picked up and refired the damaged machine and passed Franklin Reveron for third on lap 15 of 18; Pietri’s finish behind Amantini and Tellez was enough to secure the title. Pietri won the first three races in the six-race championship series, held at Turagua and San Carlos. Armando Ferrer ran away with the 600cc Supersport race to win the Venezuelan Supersport Championship on his Kawasaki ZX-6RR, beating Juan Carlos Lavado who led the title chase going into this final weekend of the series. The win gave Ferrer his third race victory in the series. Pietri and Ferrer both ran on Pirelli tires, with Amantini, Tellez and Lavado on Dunlop tires. Pietri, Amantini and Ferrer all ran in the 2006 AMA Superbike Series, Pietri and Amantini racing in the Superstock class with Ferrer racing in the Supersport and Formula Xtreme classes. Robertino Pietri’s father, Roberto Pietri, competed in the AMA Series in the 1970s and 1980s.

Recent Birth: Rossi William Santelia

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Recent Birth: Rossi William Santelia

USGPRU racer and Webmaster Michael Santelia and his wife Rebecca had a son, Rossi William Santelia, December 9 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Pietri On Pole For Venezuelan Superbike Series Finale

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Pietri On Pole For Venezuelan Superbike Series Finale

Robertino Pietri qualified fastest for the Venezuelan Superbike Championship finale at Turagua Saturday, setting a new qualifying lap record at 1:04.277 aboard his AMA Superstock-legal Suzuki GSX-R1000 on Pirelli tires. Two-time and defending Venezuelan Superbike Champion Fernando Amantini qualified second-fastest at 1:04.286 on his Kawasaki ZX-10R, with Columbian Supermoto Champion Cesar Tellez qualifying third-fastest on another ZX-10R at 1:04.988 before crashing out of the single qualifying session. Amantini and Tellez ran on Dunlop tires. Armando Ferrer qualified fastest for the Venezuelan 600cc Supersport Championship finale, turning a 1:06.754 on his Kawasaki ZX-6RR, on Pirelli tires. Pietri and Ferrer clinched the Latin American Superbike and Latin American Supersport Championships two weeks ago at Turagua; that four-race series ran concurrently with the six-race Venezuelan series. Pietri can also win the Venezuelan Superbike Championship by finishing third in Sunday’s race, no matter what Amantini or Tellez do. Ferrer must win Sunday’s Supersport race and beat points leader Juan Carlos Lavado to secure the Venezuelan Supersport Championship. Lavado will start second on the Supersport grid; his Honda CBR600RR sprung a radiator leak during qualifying.

British Superbike Team Hawk Kawasaki Announces New Fan Club, New Video Game For Sony Playstation2

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British Superbike Team Hawk Kawasaki Announces New Fan Club, New Video Game For Sony Playstation2

Hawk Kawasaki are pleased to introduce the new Hawk Kawasaki Fan Club which is open to all members of the public an ideal Christmas Present! Being part of the Hawk Fan Club allows race fans a closer insight to all the racing action including some of the following: – Access to the Members only section of the www.hawkkawasaki.co.uk website. Fan club Limited Edition merchandise. Race reports by e-mail before and after every race weekend. Club member discounts. Members only track days with Hawk Kawasaki Team Attendance. Race Centre open days and barbecues. Monthly newsletter. Entry into a prize draw with the chance to win 3 pairs of VIP Hospitality to every round of the 2007 BSB Championship. For further details of the club please e-mail [email protected] More, from a press release issued by Hawk Kawasaki: Another fantastic offer and perfect Christmas Gift is the new Hawk Kawasaki Playstation 2 game, which features 2006 Hawk riders Peter Hickman, Craig Coxhell and Dean Thomas onboard the Kawasaki ZX10-R and is the sequel to the very successful Crescent Suzuki Racing Game. At every stage of the race the game oozes class with a variety of challenging circuits from the international scene. Gravel traps and other hazards await you across more than twenty tracks and the ruthless skill of your computer opponents is sure to test your racing technique to the limit. Take on your friends to prove who has the most racing nerve. Only the greatest riders need apply! The game has been produced by games console giant Midas Interactive and is available to buy directly from Hawk Kawasaki or from all good game retail stores. Please e-mail [email protected] or [email protected] or call Steve on 01530 274330.

MRA Announces 2007 Racing And School Schedules

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MRA Announces 2007 Racing And School Schedules

Motorcycle Roadracing Association (MRA) 2007 Race Schedule: Round 1 – April 28-29, 2007 Pueblo Motorsports Park, Pueblo CO Round 2 – May 12-13, 2007 La Junta Motorsports Park, La Junta CO Round 3 – May 26-27, 2007 Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings NE (Double Header Weekend) Round 4 – May 28, 2007 Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings NE (Double Header Weekend) Round 5 – June 16-17, 2007 La Junta Motorsports Park, La Junta CO Round 6 – July 7-8, 2007 Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings NE Round 7 – August 11-12, 2007 Pueblo Motorsports Park, Pueblo CO Round 8 – September 8-9, 2007 La Junta Motorsports Park, La Junta CO Round 9 – September 22-23, 2007 Pueblo Motorsports Park, Pueblo CO 2007 MRA Racing School Schedule: School #1 Sunday April 8, 2007 Pueblo Motorsports Park, Pueblo CO School #2 Friday April 20, 2007 Pueblo Motorsports Park, Pueblo CO School #3 Friday April 27, 2007 Pueblo Motorsports Park, Pueblo CO 303-530-5678 www.mra-racing.org

May Fastest As Chilly Pirelli Tire Test Concludes Friday At Daytona

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May Fastest As Chilly Pirelli Tire Test Concludes Friday At Daytona

Team M4 EMGO Suzuki’s Geoff May was not only the fastest rider overall at the two-day Pirelli tire test, which concluded under cold and windy conditions Friday at Daytona International Speedway, but he was the fastest man in two categories, Superstock and Supersport. “I think things went excellent, especially considering the conditions were less than ideal,” said May, who was fastest overall with a 1:40.133 on his 2006-model GSX-R1000 and fastest in Supersport with a 1:43.345 on his 2006-model GSX-R600. “With the cold and the wind on top of it, it was pretty miserable out there, but if you want to win here in the spring you have to do your homework now. I think we came up with some good information that will help Pirelli build us some good tires. “And I was happy to go as fast as I did because everything [rear tires] I rode on was single-compound, and everything I rode on was hard. So to go that fast, I think, is a really good sign of what we’re in for when we come back here in March.” Second-fastest overall was Fast By Ferracci MV Agusta’s Matt Lynn, who turned a 1:42.399 on his very stock F4-1000R in spite of being weakened by flu symptoms. Just behind May in the Supersport class times was Ben Attard, who turned a 1:43.488 on his 2006 Attack Kawasaki ZX-6RR Supersport bike. Attard told Roadracingworld.com that his time was his personal best on a 600cc machine at Daytona in spite of it being his second day ever on Pirelli rubber. A few tenths behind Attard was his new teammate Steve Rapp (1:43.754), who spent Friday lapping on a 2007-model ZX-6R which had been fitted with a Supersport-spec engine and Formula Xtreme chassis components. The high temperature Friday reached 55 degrees F, but strong winds out of the north made it feel much colder and affected riders at speed on the 2.95-mile infield road course. Originally, Tony Meiring was listed as having done a 1:44.677 on a Moto Uno Racing Kawasaki ZX-6RR Supersport bike. When questioned about the lap time, Meiring claimed that it was a legitimate lap. Upon further review of the individual lap times and segment times for each rider, it was determined that in spite of what Meiring said he did cut the course in the infield section of the track. His next-fastest time of the test was a 1:46.605. Pirelli Tire Test Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, Florida December 8, 2006 Friday Afternoon Test Times (as provided by AMA Pro Racing timing & scoring): 1. Geoff May (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:40.133, Superstock 2. Matt Lynn (MV Agusta F4-1000R), 1:42.399, Superbike 3. Geoff May (Suz GSX-R600), 1:43.345, Supersport 4. Ben Attard (Kaw ZX-6RR), 1:43.488, Supersport 5. Steve Rapp (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:43.754, Formula Xtreme 6. Chris Ulrich (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:44.770, Superstock 7. Barrett Long (Yam YZF-R6), 1:45.526, Supersport 8. Gustavo Laya (Kaw ZX-6RR), 1:46.515, Supersport 9. Tony Meiring (Kaw ZX-6RR), 1:46.605, Supersport 10. Taylor Knapp (Kaw ZX-6RR), 1:51.387, Supersport* * time provided by rider’s team Best Times Of Test, By Class: Superbike: 1. Matt Lynn (MV Agusta F4-1000R), 1:42.116 2. Luca Scassa (MV Agusta F4-1000R), 1:43.595 Superstock: 1. Geoff May (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:40.133 2. Chris Ulrich (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:43.192 3. Justin Marm (MV Agusta F4-1000R), 1:49.863 Formula Xtreme: 1. Michael Barnes (Suz GSX-R600), 1:43.362 2. Steve Rapp (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:43.754 3. Ben Attard (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:43.925 Supersport: 1. Geoff May (Suz GSX-R600), 1:43.345 2. Ben Attard (Kaw ZX-6RR), 1:43.488 3. Michael Barnes (Suz GSX-R600), 1:44.310 4. Cory West (Yam YZF-R6), 1:44.362 5. Steve Rapp (Suz GSX-R600), 1:44.648 6. Barrett Long (Yam YZF-R6), 1:45.526 7. Michael Beck (Suz GSX-R600), 1:46.102 8. Gustavo Laya (Kaw ZX-6RR), 1:46.515 9. Tony Meiring (Kaw ZX-6RR), 1:46.605 10. Taylor Knapp (Kaw ZX-6RR), 1:50.818

Only AMA Superbike, Supersport Classes Will Support U.S. Grand Prix At Laguna Seca

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Only AMA Superbike, Supersport Classes Will Support U.S. Grand Prix At Laguna Seca

2007 MAZDA RACEWAY LAGUNA SECA AMA CLASSES ANNOUNCED PICKERINGTON, Ohio (December 8, 2006) – Officials from AMA Pro Racing and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca announced today that the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix will feature AMA Superbike and AMA Supersport classes along with the FIM MotoGP class. The combined event will be held on July 20-22, 2007 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The second AMA Championship event to be held at the track in 2007 will be on Sept. 15-16 and will feature all four AMA classes: the AMA Superbike Championship presented by Parts Unlimited, the Pro Honda Oils Supersport Championship presented by Shoei, the Lockhart Phillips USA Formula Xtreme Series and the Repsol Lubricants Superstock Series. Tickets and information are available by calling (800) 327-SECA or on-line at www.laguna-seca.com.

Works MV Agusta 500cc Four To Be Auctioned Off In Britain

Bonhams to sell ex-works MV Agusta 500 ‘four’ at The International Classic MotorCycle Show, Stafford on 29th April 2007.

Arguably the greatest team in Grand Prix racing history, MV Agusta won everything that was worth winning at world level from the early 1950s to the late 1960s and beyond. Machines raced by the legendary Italian works team are among the rarest and most desirable racing motorcycles ever made. All surviving examples are held either in museums or private collections and only extremely rarely is one ever offered for public sale. Thus Bonhams is delighted to be able to offer this machine – frame number ‘1104’, engine number ‘4’ – an example of the famous four-cylinder ‘fire engines’ that brought MV Agusta 139 victories and 16 World Championships in Grand Prix racing’s premier 500cc class, together with a further 76 wins and 9 Championships in the 350cc category.

When the contents of the MV race shop were sold off, following a lengthy period in storage, only two machines of the pre-1965 period were assembled and complete, the remainder being dismantled. The principal purchasers of MV’s heritage were Robert Iannucci in the USA, Ubaldo Elli in Italy and John Surtees in the UK. This genuine, ex-works machine, purchased directly from John Surtees by the current owner, accords with the specification employed by the MV Agusta factory team between 1957 and 1960, while the short-stroke engine is of the type used between 1954 and 1961. Between 1957 and 1960, MV Agusta’s works 500s were raced by stars such as John Surtees, Umberto Massetti, Carlo Bandirola, John Hartle, Gary Hocking and Remo Venturi among others, during which time Surtees won the Isle of Man Senior TT three times and the 500cc World Championship three years consecutively from 1958 to 1960. While the race record of its principal components is unknown, it is to this heroic period that this machine belongs.

Since 1996 when it was acquired by the vendor, ‘1104’ has been fastidiously maintained (there is simply no other option when caring for an ex-works MV Agusta) and enthusiastically exercised on a regular basis. Events/venues attended include the Isle of Man TT Parade, Brooklands, Scarborough, Montlhery, Vallelunga, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival Meetings, Ulster Grand Prix, Beezumph Rally, Donington Park, Mallory Park and Dijon. Riders have included Giacomo Agostini, Phil Read and Mick Grant. The machine was last ridden in June 2006 and is presented in ‘ready-to-use’ condition.

Estimate £160,000 – 180,000

More On The 2007 Isle Of Man TT Races

British Superstock Team commit to Centenary TT Speedfreak Racing are the latest team from the British Superbike paddock to commit to the Isle of Man TT Races. The Speedfreak team is headed up by Paul Shoesmith who has a wealth of racing experience behind him including working with James Whitham and Mick Grant. In 2007 he will be running a four man team in British Superstock and Superstock Cup as well as selected road races, focussing on the Centenary TT. Shoesmith will be joined at TT2007 by James Edmeades who made an impressive debut at the event this year and two as yet un-named high quality TT newcomers. The team will contest all classes on the latest spec Yamaha machinery with input from seven time former TT winner Mick Grant. Commenting on his teams TT plans, Paul Shoesmith said: “The TT is now a very big part of my season and it is the realisation of an ambition to be able to take a team to race there. We already have James (Edmeades) on board and we are fairly close to recruiting the services of two other riders with very strong CV’s to join us. They would both be newcomers to the event. We are aiming to bring a highly professional outfit to the TT and it is going to be quite a challenge with four riders, however it is a challenge that we are more than equipped for.” Chairman of the TT Steering Committee David Cretney MHK added: “The British Superbike series is one of, if not the strongest domestic series in the world. It has been encouraging to see a recent trend of riders and teams look to the TT as another option in their season,. I am sure Paul and his team will bring a professional outfit to the TT paddock and it is good to see that they are keen to introduce new good quality riders to the event.”

Recent Birth

Former racer and Dream Team Ducati owner Kaming Ko and wife Linda had a son, Christopher Ming Ko, December 8 in Woodland Hills, California.

Pietri Cartwheels, Picks Up Bike To Win Venezuelan Superbike Championship

Robertino Pietri won his first Venezuelan Superbike Championship the hard way at Turagua Sunday, crashing out of the lead on the fourth lap and cartwheeling his GSX-R1000 through the grass, then picking up his smashed bike and charging back to take third place and the title without an upper fairing or right footpeg. Pietri holeshot the race, leading Cesar Tellez and defending Venezuelan Superbike Champion Fernando Amantini for three laps and turning the fastest lap of the race on lap three, a 1:04.683. Pietri then lost the front in turn two, crashing spectacularly end-over-end. He picked up and refired the damaged machine and passed Franklin Reveron for third on lap 15 of 18; Pietri’s finish behind Amantini and Tellez was enough to secure the title. Pietri won the first three races in the six-race championship series, held at Turagua and San Carlos. Armando Ferrer ran away with the 600cc Supersport race to win the Venezuelan Supersport Championship on his Kawasaki ZX-6RR, beating Juan Carlos Lavado who led the title chase going into this final weekend of the series. The win gave Ferrer his third race victory in the series. Pietri and Ferrer both ran on Pirelli tires, with Amantini, Tellez and Lavado on Dunlop tires. Pietri, Amantini and Ferrer all ran in the 2006 AMA Superbike Series, Pietri and Amantini racing in the Superstock class with Ferrer racing in the Supersport and Formula Xtreme classes. Robertino Pietri’s father, Roberto Pietri, competed in the AMA Series in the 1970s and 1980s.

Recent Birth: Rossi William Santelia

USGPRU racer and Webmaster Michael Santelia and his wife Rebecca had a son, Rossi William Santelia, December 9 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Pietri On Pole For Venezuelan Superbike Series Finale

Robertino Pietri qualified fastest for the Venezuelan Superbike Championship finale at Turagua Saturday, setting a new qualifying lap record at 1:04.277 aboard his AMA Superstock-legal Suzuki GSX-R1000 on Pirelli tires. Two-time and defending Venezuelan Superbike Champion Fernando Amantini qualified second-fastest at 1:04.286 on his Kawasaki ZX-10R, with Columbian Supermoto Champion Cesar Tellez qualifying third-fastest on another ZX-10R at 1:04.988 before crashing out of the single qualifying session. Amantini and Tellez ran on Dunlop tires. Armando Ferrer qualified fastest for the Venezuelan 600cc Supersport Championship finale, turning a 1:06.754 on his Kawasaki ZX-6RR, on Pirelli tires. Pietri and Ferrer clinched the Latin American Superbike and Latin American Supersport Championships two weeks ago at Turagua; that four-race series ran concurrently with the six-race Venezuelan series. Pietri can also win the Venezuelan Superbike Championship by finishing third in Sunday’s race, no matter what Amantini or Tellez do. Ferrer must win Sunday’s Supersport race and beat points leader Juan Carlos Lavado to secure the Venezuelan Supersport Championship. Lavado will start second on the Supersport grid; his Honda CBR600RR sprung a radiator leak during qualifying.

British Superbike Team Hawk Kawasaki Announces New Fan Club, New Video Game For Sony Playstation2

Hawk Kawasaki are pleased to introduce the new Hawk Kawasaki Fan Club which is open to all members of the public an ideal Christmas Present! Being part of the Hawk Fan Club allows race fans a closer insight to all the racing action including some of the following: – Access to the Members only section of the www.hawkkawasaki.co.uk website. Fan club Limited Edition merchandise. Race reports by e-mail before and after every race weekend. Club member discounts. Members only track days with Hawk Kawasaki Team Attendance. Race Centre open days and barbecues. Monthly newsletter. Entry into a prize draw with the chance to win 3 pairs of VIP Hospitality to every round of the 2007 BSB Championship. For further details of the club please e-mail [email protected] More, from a press release issued by Hawk Kawasaki: Another fantastic offer and perfect Christmas Gift is the new Hawk Kawasaki Playstation 2 game, which features 2006 Hawk riders Peter Hickman, Craig Coxhell and Dean Thomas onboard the Kawasaki ZX10-R and is the sequel to the very successful Crescent Suzuki Racing Game. At every stage of the race the game oozes class with a variety of challenging circuits from the international scene. Gravel traps and other hazards await you across more than twenty tracks and the ruthless skill of your computer opponents is sure to test your racing technique to the limit. Take on your friends to prove who has the most racing nerve. Only the greatest riders need apply! The game has been produced by games console giant Midas Interactive and is available to buy directly from Hawk Kawasaki or from all good game retail stores. Please e-mail [email protected] or [email protected] or call Steve on 01530 274330.

MRA Announces 2007 Racing And School Schedules

Motorcycle Roadracing Association (MRA) 2007 Race Schedule: Round 1 – April 28-29, 2007 Pueblo Motorsports Park, Pueblo CO Round 2 – May 12-13, 2007 La Junta Motorsports Park, La Junta CO Round 3 – May 26-27, 2007 Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings NE (Double Header Weekend) Round 4 – May 28, 2007 Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings NE (Double Header Weekend) Round 5 – June 16-17, 2007 La Junta Motorsports Park, La Junta CO Round 6 – July 7-8, 2007 Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings NE Round 7 – August 11-12, 2007 Pueblo Motorsports Park, Pueblo CO Round 8 – September 8-9, 2007 La Junta Motorsports Park, La Junta CO Round 9 – September 22-23, 2007 Pueblo Motorsports Park, Pueblo CO 2007 MRA Racing School Schedule: School #1 Sunday April 8, 2007 Pueblo Motorsports Park, Pueblo CO School #2 Friday April 20, 2007 Pueblo Motorsports Park, Pueblo CO School #3 Friday April 27, 2007 Pueblo Motorsports Park, Pueblo CO 303-530-5678 www.mra-racing.org

May Fastest As Chilly Pirelli Tire Test Concludes Friday At Daytona

Team M4 EMGO Suzuki’s Geoff May was not only the fastest rider overall at the two-day Pirelli tire test, which concluded under cold and windy conditions Friday at Daytona International Speedway, but he was the fastest man in two categories, Superstock and Supersport. “I think things went excellent, especially considering the conditions were less than ideal,” said May, who was fastest overall with a 1:40.133 on his 2006-model GSX-R1000 and fastest in Supersport with a 1:43.345 on his 2006-model GSX-R600. “With the cold and the wind on top of it, it was pretty miserable out there, but if you want to win here in the spring you have to do your homework now. I think we came up with some good information that will help Pirelli build us some good tires. “And I was happy to go as fast as I did because everything [rear tires] I rode on was single-compound, and everything I rode on was hard. So to go that fast, I think, is a really good sign of what we’re in for when we come back here in March.” Second-fastest overall was Fast By Ferracci MV Agusta’s Matt Lynn, who turned a 1:42.399 on his very stock F4-1000R in spite of being weakened by flu symptoms. Just behind May in the Supersport class times was Ben Attard, who turned a 1:43.488 on his 2006 Attack Kawasaki ZX-6RR Supersport bike. Attard told Roadracingworld.com that his time was his personal best on a 600cc machine at Daytona in spite of it being his second day ever on Pirelli rubber. A few tenths behind Attard was his new teammate Steve Rapp (1:43.754), who spent Friday lapping on a 2007-model ZX-6R which had been fitted with a Supersport-spec engine and Formula Xtreme chassis components. The high temperature Friday reached 55 degrees F, but strong winds out of the north made it feel much colder and affected riders at speed on the 2.95-mile infield road course. Originally, Tony Meiring was listed as having done a 1:44.677 on a Moto Uno Racing Kawasaki ZX-6RR Supersport bike. When questioned about the lap time, Meiring claimed that it was a legitimate lap. Upon further review of the individual lap times and segment times for each rider, it was determined that in spite of what Meiring said he did cut the course in the infield section of the track. His next-fastest time of the test was a 1:46.605. Pirelli Tire Test Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, Florida December 8, 2006 Friday Afternoon Test Times (as provided by AMA Pro Racing timing & scoring): 1. Geoff May (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:40.133, Superstock 2. Matt Lynn (MV Agusta F4-1000R), 1:42.399, Superbike 3. Geoff May (Suz GSX-R600), 1:43.345, Supersport 4. Ben Attard (Kaw ZX-6RR), 1:43.488, Supersport 5. Steve Rapp (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:43.754, Formula Xtreme 6. Chris Ulrich (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:44.770, Superstock 7. Barrett Long (Yam YZF-R6), 1:45.526, Supersport 8. Gustavo Laya (Kaw ZX-6RR), 1:46.515, Supersport 9. Tony Meiring (Kaw ZX-6RR), 1:46.605, Supersport 10. Taylor Knapp (Kaw ZX-6RR), 1:51.387, Supersport* * time provided by rider’s team Best Times Of Test, By Class: Superbike: 1. Matt Lynn (MV Agusta F4-1000R), 1:42.116 2. Luca Scassa (MV Agusta F4-1000R), 1:43.595 Superstock: 1. Geoff May (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:40.133 2. Chris Ulrich (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:43.192 3. Justin Marm (MV Agusta F4-1000R), 1:49.863 Formula Xtreme: 1. Michael Barnes (Suz GSX-R600), 1:43.362 2. Steve Rapp (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:43.754 3. Ben Attard (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:43.925 Supersport: 1. Geoff May (Suz GSX-R600), 1:43.345 2. Ben Attard (Kaw ZX-6RR), 1:43.488 3. Michael Barnes (Suz GSX-R600), 1:44.310 4. Cory West (Yam YZF-R6), 1:44.362 5. Steve Rapp (Suz GSX-R600), 1:44.648 6. Barrett Long (Yam YZF-R6), 1:45.526 7. Michael Beck (Suz GSX-R600), 1:46.102 8. Gustavo Laya (Kaw ZX-6RR), 1:46.515 9. Tony Meiring (Kaw ZX-6RR), 1:46.605 10. Taylor Knapp (Kaw ZX-6RR), 1:50.818

Only AMA Superbike, Supersport Classes Will Support U.S. Grand Prix At Laguna Seca

2007 MAZDA RACEWAY LAGUNA SECA AMA CLASSES ANNOUNCED PICKERINGTON, Ohio (December 8, 2006) – Officials from AMA Pro Racing and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca announced today that the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix will feature AMA Superbike and AMA Supersport classes along with the FIM MotoGP class. The combined event will be held on July 20-22, 2007 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The second AMA Championship event to be held at the track in 2007 will be on Sept. 15-16 and will feature all four AMA classes: the AMA Superbike Championship presented by Parts Unlimited, the Pro Honda Oils Supersport Championship presented by Shoei, the Lockhart Phillips USA Formula Xtreme Series and the Repsol Lubricants Superstock Series. Tickets and information are available by calling (800) 327-SECA or on-line at www.laguna-seca.com.

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