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More From The Toyota 200 At Willow Springs

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ADVANCED KAWASAKI RIDERS SCORE TWO TOP TEN FINISHES IN THE TOYOTA 200 AT WILLOW SPRINGS Advanced Kawasaki riders Robbie “Spicy Lamby Chops” Dowie and Stuart “Stuman” Smith scored 4th and 7th place finishes respectively riding their ’06 Kawasaki ZX10Rs in the Toyota 200 at Willow Springs. The all volunteer pit crew for the Advanced Kawasaki riders performed flawlessly, changing both tires and adding a full tank of gas in about 30 seconds while under the pressure of green flag race conditions. The Advanced Kawasaki prepped ZX10Rs also performed flawlessly in the 200 mile race which saw several bikes fail with mechanical difficulties. Having qualified for the race in 9th position, Dowie charged towards the front throughout the race with Smith in tow. The two Advanced Kawasaki riders worked their way up through the field with consistent lap times and two blazing fast pit stops. Late in the race while running 4th and 5th, Smith’s quick fuel splash and go lost him two positions. No stranger to solo endurance racing having locked up the WSMC Solo GTO class championship earlier this year, Robbie found the 200 mile race a bit harder then expected. “I’m really glad Stu and Kevin (Advanced Kawasaki proprietor) dragged me out for some long bicycle rides prior to the race,” stated Robbie. “My fitness this year allowed me to maintain really consistent lap times and my pit crew did an awesome job getting us close to a podium finish,” Robbie said. Stuart was a little rusty coming into the Toyota 200 this year having not raced at Willow Springs since the ’05 Toyota 200, but he was able to use his prior experience on the big track to come up to speed quickly and put in a strong effort to finish 7th. “We really worked hard to get ready for the race this year and I’m so happy with our results” said Stuart. “The guys on the team did a fantastic job and my new bike was awesome.” Advanced Kawasaki would like to congratulate Stuart and Robbie and a job well done and we look forward to seeing their ZX10Rs at the front of the pack out at Willow Springs in the future. We would also like to thank the guys on the pit crew for all their time and effort. More, from a press release issued by Lindemann Engineering: ALMOST PERFECT WEEKEND FOR LINDEMANN ENGINEERING Rich Oliver on his Mystery School Yamaha easily won the Toyota 250/50, even getting into the 22’s during practice. Steve Rapp on the Hypercycle Suzuki was in good position to win the 200, battling back and forth with Jeremy Toye, and leading at his pit stop, when a brake caliper problem put him back on the track some 30+ seconds back. This allowed Toye some breathing room, but Rapp did not give up, finishing only 6 seconds back at the finish. I have to congratulate Jeremy Toye for finally winning, and Attack Kawasaki for winning again. They definitely earned the win. About time for Jeremy!

Changes To MOTO-ST Equipment And Sporting Regulations

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EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS EQ-5 Universal Motorcycle Technical Requirements Section 5-4 (change as follows) Brake caliper mountings must be wire locked front and rear. The use of safety wired quickchange clips is permitted. Section 5-32-2 (change as follows) Substitution of springs, change of shims and/or spacers, addition of “Race Tech” kit/aftermarket type valving and/or cartridge damper rod is permitted. Section 5-37.1 (add the following) Traction control is not permitted. Section 5-38 (change as follows) Aftermarket bodywork and custom fairing mounts are permitted. Fairings are not required to retain the stock silhouette. Section 5-39 (change as follows) Motorcycles are required to mount an oil-retaining, “sealed” lower fairing. An aftermarket, full race fairing is permitted. Section 5-40 (change as follows) The stock fuel tank (or tank cover area) and its appearance must be retained. Modifying the underside or non-visible area of the stock tank is permitted to comply with the fuel capacity limit of 4.0 US gallons. Section 5-41 (remove) Section 5-43 (change as follows) For events running past sundown a headlight and taillight of sufficient power to be visible must be fitted. Aftermarket lights are permitted. Removable lights are also permitted. Supplementary Regulations will specify when lights must be used on-track. EQ-8 Class Horsepower Limits Section 8-2 (change as follows) Super Sport Twins (SST) machines must develop at least 90hp and no more than 118hp when tested for compliance. SPORTING REGULATIONS SP-9-5 Pit Lane Regulations Section 9-5.10 (Add) All teams must clearly mark their pit area with their assigned MOTO-ST competition number. Section 9-5.11 (Add) Spare machines are permitted in the paddock, and behind pit wall, during the race. Spare machines are not permitted on-track during practice, qualifying, or races, unless entered separately from the team’s typical machine, thereby comprising a new or second entry. For more information on the new AMA sanctioned MOTO-ST endurance series go to ~http://www.moto-st.com/~.

New Items Added To WERA BBS Auction For Roadracing World Action Fund

With the successful auction of the Jamie Hacking worn-and-signed championship winning Joe Rocket leathers, an influx of new items continue to go up for bid. The latest addition is a set of Teknic leathers worn-and-signed by Kurtis Roberts donated by a private collector. Other items presently up for bid include a grid official vest from the U.S. MotoGP signed by the entire Hayden racing family and a Berik Hodgson hat signed by Neil Hodgson. With commitments from many industry insiders, professional racers and race fans, the last of the series of auctions promises to be the biggest yet. To make a bid on one of the items or to view the auctions, please go to ~http://www.wera.com~ and click the link to the WERA BBS. Or just go here: ~http://forums.13x.com/showthread.php?t=120230~

More Motegi MotoGP Previews

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HAYDEN HEADS TO HONDA’S HOME IN POSITIVE MOOD With this season’s MotoGP World Championship showing every sign of reaching a conclusion at perhaps the very last round of the season, series points leader Nicky Hayden (Repsol Honda RC211V) hits Motegi for round 15 of this 17 race series with a 21-point advantage over his nearest rival Valentino Rossi (Yamaha). The Kentucky Kid is eager to bolster his lead here. Nicky knows that he cannot afford to let his advantage get whittled away either by Rossi or the two Honda men still in the hunt for the title Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda RC211V) and Marco Melandri (Fortuna Honda RC211V) who are both only 32 points behind Hayden. With this much pressure heaped on his shoulders Nicky is holding up well and his positive attitude and refreshing ability to enjoy his racing even when there is so much at stake is a big plus when the going gets as tough as this. The Repsol Honda rider can consider himself unlucky when his chief rival Rossi was the beneficiary of the debatable decision of the Race Direction following Rossi’s passing maneuver under a yellow flag incident that cost the Kentuckian valuable points in the last weeks Australian GP. With Motegi as Honda’s ‘home’ track, Nicky knows this is the place where he can really perform and endeavour to take the title further away from his rivals’ grasp. With 75 points still available, all four men are still in the hunt but Nicky knows he must extend his lead here to take the sting out of his pursuers claims. His record here is not outstanding: a seventh place last year, a first lap fall in 2004 and a third in his rookie year do not suggest that Motegi is by any means a happy hunting ground for the American. But his 2006 form indicates he is due another high score and if he can just keep finishing ahead of his challengers, then he will complete the task of securing that World title. Dani knows his Phillip Island result was inadequate in terms of putting pressure on his team-mate, but the young Spaniard has tasted success at Motegi before on a 250cc machine, winning in 2004 and finishing second last year. He also won here on a 125 in 2002. Now that his Sepang injuries have had another week to mend, he will be a danger man here. And then there’s the combative Melandri, fresh from a win in Australia and with an undeniable end-of-season momentum that might prove hard to stop in Japan. Factor in Rossi and there seems little doubt that this race will again provide the same sort of intensity that was witnessed in Australia last weekend. The ‘Twin Ring’ Motegi track, built in 1998, lies 150km north of Tokyo. It is owned by Honda and features an outer ‘Indy” style oval with a regular track in the infield. This features a relatively short 762m main straight, eight right turns, six lefts, with a grippy, smooth and predictable surface. The largely constant-radius, second and third gear turns are linked by medium-length straights. Set-up requires a bike that’s stable both under fierce acceleration and equally severe braking. Front/rear balance and suspension settings are key, and the RC211V’s smooth and predictable power delivery is a real bonus here. The track also features gradient and a spectacular tunnel, although nothing in the way of camber. The back straight is downhill into a tight right-hand bend. And although the main straight is only 0.762km long, the tunnel between turn five and the 130R turn more than makes up for a long main chute in terms of spectacle and rarity value. No other MotoGP track boasts subway sections. After the gripping race in wet conditions in Australia, more unsettled weather is predicted this weekend. And if rain prevails then Pedrosa, who admits to being uncomfortable in the wet, will be at a disadvantage. Nicky said, “I look forward to moving on to Motegi. I got third place here in my rookie year, though I’ve had some weaker results since and struggled a bit, so I’m planning to do better for my Japanese fans this year. I always get lots of support in Japan and I’m going to be really trying to make my fans proud, and the guys in my team because they’ve been working really hard. It’s Honda’s home race too so it would be nice to give the Honda fans something to shout about too.” “I’m looking forward to this race very much,” said Dani. “Motegi is a circuit I really like and I’ve had some good results here in the past. I haven’t ridden a MotoGP bike here before so I’m hoping to adapt to it quickly. This race is the last of three in a row and they’ve been quite difficult for me because of the injuries I picked up in Malaysia. But each time I ride the bike it’s a little easier and I’m hoping to make a good result here. Of course we’ll have to see what the weather’s going to do in Motegi because it’s possible it will rain here too.” “I’m very happy,” said Melandri. “After the incredible race at Phillip Island, that came just at the right time for me, I look forward to racing in Japan with the same enthusiasm. Thanks to the win, the third of the season, I jumped to third position in the World Championship. I’m confident for the three races to go, and this year the series is very close and I think it will remain open to the end.” His team-mate Toni Elias (Fortuna Honda RC211V) said, “I like Motegi and I’ve had good results here with two wins in the 250cc class. I hope we can finally get some good results and turn this complicated season around. The team is doing a great job and my feeling with the bike is improving. At Motegi it’s very important to find a good set-up early on. Because of the strong braking, it’s important to have a really good balance on the bike. The secret is to find that compromise in behaviour between braking and acceleration.” Casey Stoner (LCR Honda RC211V), who was third here on a 250 last year, said, “I really want to finish this season strongly and Japan’s another chance to show what we can do with the RC211V. After all the excitement in Australia I could do with a regular race and a podium finish, so we’ll see how we go.” Makoto Tamada (Konica Minolta Honda RC211V) is eager to try and finish this season on a high after a troubled 2006 so far. He won here in 2004, having qualified on pole and he also finished third here last season. He said, ‘Motegi’ is my ‘home ‘ race and I have won a race here before and stood on the podium and I will be racing in front of my Japanese friends and fans. I am sure that I will have a good race on Sunday. I hope I’ve paid my dues and can now make the best use of the potential I have here at my home race at Motegi.” Kenny Roberts (Roberts KR211V), a winner here in 1999, has shown the undoubted potential of the RC211V-engined Roberts machine this year and he is anxious to keep the steep development curve on the up here. He said, “This is a great opportunity to give Honda some reward for the support they’ve given us in this project and we’ll be going hard at it from Friday.” In the 250cc class Andrea Dovizioso (Humangest Racing Honda RS250RW) trails series points leader Jorge Lorenzo (Aprilia) by 24 points and knows Motegi represents one of the last opportunities to close the gap. He said, “I like Motegi and I’ve always been fast here. In 2004 I won the race in front of Lai and Corsi. In 2005, though, I was third until I made a small mistake and went wide losing almost one second from the leading group and I eventually finished sixth. Now, I look forward to racing, but it depends also on the weather because I’ve never ridden here in wet conditions and it seems that the forecast is for rain.” Dovi’s team-mate Yuki Takahashi (Humangest Racing Honda RS250RW), who will race against his younger brother Koiki on Sunday, said, “Well, Motegi is my ‘home’ GP, so it’s a special event because there will be my family and all the guys of the fan club there to watch the race and to support me. I know this track very well and my expectations are very high, also because of last Sunday’s retirement in Australia. In 2005, I crossed the line fourth and this was my best result of the season. Next Sunday I will do my best to achieve a better result.” Shuhei Aoyama (Repsol Honda RS250RW) said, “I’m really looking forward to the race in Japan, because it’s a circuit I obviously know very well. I want at least to get on the podium, but my real target is to win the race. I like the circuit a lot and I’m sure that with this bike I will be able to make a very good race here. I’m also looking forward to meeting my fans and friends there and I hope to be able to make a good race for them.” David de Gea, standing in for the injured Martin Cardenas (Repsol Honda RS250RW), said, “I’m very happy to have a chance like this, it will possibly be the best I ever had in my sports career. The first thing I want to do is to thank Honda, Repsol and Alberto Puig for the chance they’ve given me; I only hope to do a good job in return for the confidence that have put in me. I know the Motegi circuit because I’ve raced a couple of times there, once on a 250cc and once on a 500cc machine, so it won’t be a problem to remember the layout after a couple of laps.” The 125cc title has already gone to Alvaro Bautista (Aprilia), but Honda men will be fighting hard to put their factory machines among the podium places here. Among them, 2005 World Champion Thomas Luthi (Elit Grand Prix Honda RS125R). He said, “I like Motegi, it’s an OK track for me, even though I had a very bad crash there last year. It’s a track of two parts and I like all of it, the fast corner and the places where you can make up places with hard braking. We have a really good bike now and I am confident we will have a good race there.” Rookie Bradley Smith (Repsol Honda RS125R) is stronger after his return to action in Australia after an arm injury. He said, “I’ve seen the track on Play Station and it looks more like a stop/start circuit rather than a fast like Australia. I don’t know whether that will suit me or not but after the last weekend with the positive things we need to carry on doing the same and trying to improve here. It’s Honda’s track as well so there is extra incentive to do well there.”

Suzuki Castrol Confirmed As 2006 Endurance World Champions

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Suzuki Castrol 1st – Yamaha Austria 2nd – Yamaha Phase One 3rd Suzuki Castrol confirmed their 2006 FIM World Endurance Championship title with a race win at the final round of the championship this weekend. They finished the Bol d’Or 24 Hour race at Magny Cours seven laps in front of championship rivals Yamaha Austria to end the season with a 35 point lead. Suzuki Castrol scored points in every race, with their worst result a disappointing 38th overall and 10th in the points at Suzuka. Yamaha Austria’s downfall was not scoring any points at the Le Mans 24 Hour race; they out scored Suzuki Castrol at Suzuka and finished only one place behind them at every other race. Third in the championship Yamaha Phase One Endurance also failed to score at Le Mans, dropping them out of the race for second in the championship by the end of the season and leaving them in danger of losing third to Bolliger Team Kawasaki and Suzuki Fagersjo-el.se. Both of those teams failed to finish at the Bol d’Or but had been consistent enough in the early races to keep their places in the final top five. The highest placed SuperStock entry was Suzuki Team Endurance Moto45, who finished 10th overall after a good run of results at the start of the season. The top SuperProduction machine was the Sapeurs Pompiers Suzuki in 15th place overall. Suzuki, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Honda were all well represented in the top ten final placings, with Aprilia’s Motociclismo SuperStock entry finishing in 20th place overall. FIM World Endurance Championship – Top 10 Final Standings after 7 Races Position/Number/Team/Nationality/Bike/Class/Total/Oschersleben/ Bol d’Or 1 1 Suzuki Castrol Team FRA Suzuki GSX-R1000 SBK 185 35 35 2 7 Yamaha Austria Racing Team AUT Yamaha YZF-R1 SBK 150 28 28 3 3 Yamaha Phase One Endurance GBR Yamaha YZF-R1 SBK 103 22 14 4 8 Bolliger Team Switzerland Kawasaki SUI Kawasaki ZX10R SBK 76 18 0 5 12 Team Fagersjo-el Suzuki SWE Suzuki GSX-R1000 SBK 68 11 0 6 55 National Motos Honda FRA Honda CBR1000RR SBK 50 0 15 7 666 Diablo 666 Bolliger Kawasaki GBR Kawasaki ZX10R SBK 40 14 0 8 21 RMT 21 Racing Honda GER Honda CBR1000RR SBK 36 13 0 9 6 Shell Endurance Academy Yamaha GBR Yamaha YZF-R1 SBK 33 7 6 10 100 Team Endurance Moto 45 Suzuki FRA Suzuki GSX-R1000 STK 29 0 0

Updated Yet Again: Funeral Arrangements Announced For WSMC Racer Jesus Amezcua, An Air Marshall In Real Life

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Official obituary: Jesus Amezcua, 39 years of age from San Pedro California died on September 17, 2006. Survived by proud parents; Gilberto and Guillermina; sisters Isabel Luna, Mina Rios, and Susana Loquellano; wife Araceli who he married in October of 2004. Jesus was a proud uncle of 2 nieces and 3 nephews. He was also a proud parent of two Beagles named Charlito and Snoopita. After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves followed by serving the LAPD for six years from 1991; he then became a U.S. Air Marshall until present. Jesus started riding a tricycle at the age of 3 which progressed to owning a three wheeler by the age of 9. In his late teen years he entered the Baja 250 which he was proud of participating in. Jesus became a WSMC member in December 2004, and that same weekend he won his first race as a Novice. In July of 2005, he was involved in a race accident that broke his right collarbone, left wrist, multiple ribs, and left toe but it did not deter him from his passion to race. The entire Amezcua family appreciates all the support that they have been receiving. Donations can be made toward the AraceliAmezcua/980 Fund via Bank of America. This fund will be used to create a memorial in Jesus’s name and placed in Willow Springs International Raceway. #980 checked out in Style! Funeral Service is open to everyone: Viewing Date: 9/24/2006 (Sunday) Time: 3-8pm Location: All Souls Cemetery & Mausoleum 4400 Cherry Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 (562)424-8601 Note: Ceremony starts at 6pm Mass and Burial Date: 9/25/2006 (Monday) Time: 9am (Mass Start) Location of Mass: Holy Family Catholic Church 1011 East L Street Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)834-6333 Followed by Burial: All Souls Cemetery & Mausoleum 4400 Cherry Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 (562)424-8601 It is requested that fellow motorcyclists ride their street bikes in the caravan from the Church to the Cemetery on Monday, wearing their leather suits. The Amezcua Family sends their appreciation for all your support! Donations can be made towards the “AraceliAmezcua/980 Fund” via Bank of America. The Amezcua Family intends to use the funds to create a memorial to be placed at Willow Springs International Raceway under Jesus’ name. Contact Person: Rix Gano 310-291-3963 FIRST PERSON/OPINION: Via e-mail: It is hard to believe that our good friend Jesus Amezcua has vanished in front of our eyes. He really was a great friend, a great competitor, and a 100% racer. He introduced me into the two-stroke world and I thank you for that. You’ll never be forgotten. In our hearts and where ever life will take us. We miss you Jesus. Jorge Artola & Andrew Artola WSMC # 610 Hawthorne, California FIRST PERSON/OPINION: Via e-mail: Jesus’ passing leaves a big hole in the WSMC ranks. He was a jovial, gentle soul who was as courteous as he was fun to be around. We looked forward to seeing him each month and to observing his rapid improvement as a racer. He was a true motorcycle enthusiast, a fast racer and a giving comrade. Rest in Peace Jesus. Britt and John-Mark Arechiga WSMC #80, WSMC #140 San Diego, California FIRST PERSON/OPINION: Via e-mail: I will always remember the names and faces of every single one of the racers that lost their valuable lives while racing or not. They have the true understanding and acceptance of truth that only a few people ever do. Example You lost because you were slow! The other guy was fast! Jesus was a racer, I remember his first day walking around the pits at Willow. He came to my pit on the front wall and told me he was going to get a 250 and start racing at Willow. I thought, “I hear that everyday.” But then he bought Joji Tokumoto’s Honda, had me get it right for him with no complaints over my charges, solid to his words, and went racing, I thought “this guy is kind of big to race a 250.” He did well on that 99 model and shortly after he bought a 05 model and again living to his word, he had me do the work on it as he said he would. He always obeyed the manual and my tuning specs. I respect him mostly for being a man of truth and solid to his words. My wife Sharon put it into perspective for me when she said Jesus had a smile that lit up the day. Jesus is in Heaven going fast on a 250 and lighting up the day with that smile of his. Jesus’ heart was in 250 racing, that is why he rode fast. God bless you Jesus. Kevin Murray WSMC #742 Vista, California FIRST PERSON/OPINION Via e-mail: Sunday was the toughest day of my announcing career. Words cannot adequately describe the feeling that I have right now regarding Jesus’ passing and when I was given the news, I could not come close to computing the information that had been delivered to me. My partner in the booth, Steve Sturm, and I looked at each other and didn’t say a word, our eyes both welling up, we each had to take a few minutes away from the mic to gather ourselves. “A few minutes” … that almost sounds insulting. I have no idea how long this is going to take for me to get over, but I guarantee, a few minutes won’t make it. In some ways, I don’t want to get over it. Getting over it seems like forgetting him and I can’t do that, I won’t do that. I can’t believe that I will not be seeing that brightly painted bike making its way around Willow ever again. Jesus and I always had a quick chat in the morning on his way to tech inspection and we’d trade the latest news. I remember a few months ago when he brought out that Rothmans RS125 replica and pulled me aside saying that he knew I’d like it because of my fondness for 1980s GP bikes. In a way, that sums up Jesus. Always doing something that would not only benefit him, but that would also help, benefit or brighten someone else’s day. As has already been echoed by many, Jesus always had something good to say about someone, never spent his time slamming anyone and was just a genuine one of the guys. For those of you who were there on Sunday, I make no apologies for not announcing what had happened. For one, I was told not to. Second and most importantly, if I had been told to do it, I would have refused. I KNOW THAT JESUS WOULD HAVE WANTED IT THAT WAY. I know that he would have wanted the day to continue, I know that he would have wanted everyone to be happy and not know any better, I know that he would have wanted me and Stevie to do the best that we could have given the hand that was dealt, and I know that as much as he loved hearing my voice at the track, he wouldn’t have minded not hearing me talk about what had happened. Having said all that, I will NEVER forget him and sincerely hope that none of you will either. Godspeed Jesus, we’ll catch you on the next lap. David Koenig Announcer, Willow Springs International Raceway Oceanside, California FIRST PERSON/OPINION: Via e-mail: In Memory Of Jesus Amezcua This is in dedication to a rider #980, Jesus Amezcua from La Puente, CA. who we lost in the 250/50 race at Willow Springs International Raceway, in Rosamond, CA. Jesus will be missed by us, and most definitely by fellow racers and friends, and his Family; So I must sadly say in Dedication, to this man and rider to your Family I send my Sympathy! On September 17th, 2006 a rider we lost, my prayers are sent to the family of this man, We feel the hurt and sadness of the loss; I think that maybe for him God has a better plan. I wish to send my prayers and condolences, to all those where family is concerned, Though as a corner marshal we stand out there, watching out for the Drivers and Riders I Souly feel is earned. From up on the hill in my turn, I had seen the very moment those three riders went down, And two ride offs were coming back on track, dust clearing and he was still on the ground. Sadly I must say that things on a racetrack; surely do and can happen so very quick, In all the years I’ve worked at many tracks, I’ve seen things happen that would people sick? I and others do our job very well, and yes sadly a part of me went with this man’s life; On the Toyota 200 warm-up, cap held upon my chest and with my right arm out a Thum up in strife. And Lord knows those riders had nodded their heads, or waved a hand and that made me Feel very proud of them, I’m glad to tell, Spectators across from me in 4 a, saying that was very nice of me as my tears fell. So from a Corner Marshal who cares my heart and sadness and My Deepest Condolences go out to this Man’s Family, For my heart grieves with you, in true feelings and cares, and with great Sympathy. My prayers do go out to you and yours, in this time of loss for you, Lord I ask that you care for them, watch over them and see to their needs, yes that’s true. Knowing that it’s a little soon, surely family will say I do miss you, and cannot believe that you’re no longer here. Though now saying no matter what, I see or may touch in Memory see you everywhere. Seemingly it was only yesterday, that we started the day’s journey in laughter, Now, though we all mourn your leaving, as you rejoice in the here after. Anthony Demetri WSMC Corner Marshal Rosamond, California

Updated: Bruce Lind Racing Transporter And Six 125cc and 250cc GP Racebikes Stolen In Las Vegas

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FIRST PERSON/OPINION:

Via e-mail:

The Bruce Lind Racing 2001 Ford extended 15 passenger window van and 20 ft box trailer were stolen from the security lot of the Stratosphere Hotel in Las Vegas last night.

The van and trailer are white. The trailer has Bruce Lind Racing stickers all over it.

Washington Plates:

Van 278SHV Trailer 9192LN

Inside the trailer are: 2003 TZ250 #178 VIN CG15C-000007 2000 TZ250 #70 vin CG09C- 2000 TZ250 #351 vin CG09C- 1998 TZ125 #78 Vin CE02C- 1997 RS250 #296 Vin MR01-970083 2001 Aprilia RSR125 #5 And all the spares and equipment.

Please keep a look out and advise the police if you see or hear of it.

Thanks,

Bruce Lind Phone: 425-294-0189 Fax: 425-717-5052 E-mail: [email protected]

FIRST PERSON/OPINION

Via e-mail:

There will be a reward offered through Crimestoppers and also possibly an additional reward through the owners.

The LVPD detective said that because LV is fairly isolated, they have an unsually high recovery rate of vehicles — 80%. I’m encouraged to think that there is a good chance that stuff is still in the area, so of course the more people we can alert the better.

Anyone with information, call the LVPD at 702-229-3645 and refer to incident # 06-0919-0678.

There are photos of the bikes, rig, gear, etc. here:

http://home.comcast.net/~korygill/stolen/stolen.htm

being added to hourly.

Please pass it on.

Britt Arechiga WSMC #80 San Diego, California

Racer: Sand-bag Mid-Ohio Superbike Heats To Make More Money In The Consi Race

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FIRST PERSON/OPINION Via e-mail: I just got done looking at the Mid-Ohio Superbike purse, and it makes no sense to me. They’ve got this whole idea of the shootout complete with heat races that should be fun for the spectators. But, they punish riders from a financial standpoint for making the main. For example, if I make the final and finish 10th – a tough job for a privateer – I make $1800. Conversely, if I don’t make the main and win the consolation race (effectively making me 21st) I make $2200. The 20th-place finisher in the “shootout” makes the same as the 11th-place rider in the consolation race. If I was a rider looking for cash instead of points, I’d throw the heat race to make sure I ended up in the consolation race, and make more money for doing a shorter race. Am I missing something? Thanks, Eric Wood Winchendon, Massachusetts Purse Money AMA Superbike Race Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course October 1, 2006 Superbike Shootout (Main) 1. $4000 2. $3500 3. $3000 4. $2500 5. $2300 6. $2200 7. $2100 8. $2000 9. $1900 10. $1800 11. $1700 12. $1600 13. $1500 14. $1400 15. $1300 16. $1200 17. $1100 18. $1050 19. $950 20. $900 Consolation race 1. $2200 2. $1800 3. $1500 4. $1300 5. $1200 6. $1150 7. $1100 8. $1050 9. $1000 10. $950 11. $900 12. $850 13. $800 14. $750 15. $700 16. $650 17. $600 18. $550 19. $500 20. $450 Pro Honda Supersport, Repsol Lubricants Superstock And Lockhart-Phillips USA Formula Xtreme Purse Payout: 1. $1700 2. $1400 3. $1100 4. $950 5. $900 6. $850 7. $800 8. $750 9. $700 10. $650 11. $600 12. $550 13. $500 14. $450 15. $425 16. $400 17. $375 18. $350 19. $300 20. $250

Ducati Involved In Canadian Moose/Truck Incident, PETA Outraged

NEW DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1100 COVERS 3,800 MILES IN 51 HOURS Long distance riding phenomenon Gary Eagan puts the new Multistrada 1100 through a coast to coast torture test Cupertino, CA (September 19, 2006) On Monday, September 11th, Gary Eagan left Vancouver, British Columbia on the first 2007 Ducati Multistrada 1100 S to grace North American pavement. 51 hours and 4 minutes later, he was on the opposite coast of Canada in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The shortest confirmed trans-Canadian run is 59 hours. “I would like to thank my sponsors, Ducati North America and Avon Tires, for making my 51 hour trek possible,” said Gary. “The ride was quite a physical push on my body, but I was happy with the times posted, and the bike did not miss a beat.” Aside from the normal challenges of a long distance ride, the trans-Canadian crossing provided some unexpected hitches. These included being a little too close to the point of impact from a nearby tractor-trailer wildlife incident (which resulted in the rider getting covered with moose remains) and severe burns from a heated glove malfunction. In addition, Gary lost his wallet in Montreal. Eagan is now relaxing in a Halifax hotel room provided by Ducati North America with 8 dollars in cash and his passport. The 2007 Multistrada 1100 and 1100 S have increased power and torque while maintaining the same weight and general riding characteristics of the previous Multistrada models. According to Gary, he “rode the snot out of the bike and it performed exceptionally. They asked me to test a new bike and I’ll tell you, the bike held up a hell of a lot better than me.” Founded in 1926, Ducati builds racing-inspired motorcycles characterized by unique engine features, innovative design, advanced engineering and overall technical excellence. The Company produces motorcycles in six market segments which vary in their technical and design features and intended customers: Superbike, Supersport, Monster, Sport Touring, Multistrada and the new SportClassic. The Company’s motorcycles are sold in more than 60 countries worldwide, with a primary focus in the Western European, Japan and North American markets. Ducati has won thirteen of the last fifteen World Superbike Championship titles and more individual victories than the competition put together. For more information about the Company, please visit our web site at www.ducatiusa.com.

This Just In From Mid-Ohio: Daytona ROC And Road Atlanta GNF Apparently Do Not Exist

MID-OHIO HOSTING COUNTRY’S PREMIER AMATEUR MOTORCYCLE EVENT THIS WEEKEND AMA ROAD RACING & MOTOCROSS ACTION ON TAP DUBLIN, Ohio (September 19, 2006) Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course will host two of the country’s premier amateur motorcycle racing championships at the Lexington, Ohio, racetrack this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 22-24. The event will feature both the AMA Road Race Grand Championships and the inaugural AMA Motocross Manufacturers Cup. The AMA Road Race Grand Championships will host class championship races featuring the country’s best amateur road racers. The event is the culmination of the amateur season and has previously served as a launching point for AMA Superbike Championship standouts like Ben Spies, Jason DiSalvo, and Tommy and Roger Lee Hayden. A total of 34 national championships will be awarded during the AMA Road Race Grand Championships. The event also will include a 600cc Superstock Shootout for Expert class riders, where the top 20 riders will be featured the following weekend during the AMA Superbike Shootout, a 72cc Metrakit Youth Class for riders age 10 to 16, and special awards for the most outstanding up-and-coming amateur rider and the top novice racer. This event represents a unique collaboration among all of the country’s major motorcycling associations, including the AMA, WERA, CMRA, CCS, AHRMA, FASTTRAX, SMRI, USGPRU, CRA, LPRS, MRA, WSMC and others. Three-rider teams from each organization will take part in the fourth annual Road Race Club Challenge as part of the event. The AMA Road Race Grand Championships is being held on as a spectator event for the first time at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and will initiate a new and unique week of fall motorcycle races at the track that will conclude with the AMA Superbike Shootout, the season finale for the AMA Superbike Championship, September 29 – October 1. The inaugural AMA Motocross Manufacturers Cup is an invitational event featuring the sport’s marquee manufacturers such as Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha and KTM pitting their top amateur motocrossers from across the nation. In addition to the Manufacturers Cup, individual titles will be at stake in multiple AMA District 12 amateur motocross classes. Riders as young as four years old will have the opportunity to challenge Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course’s brand-new motocross venue for championships and bragging rights during the AMA Motocross Manufacturers Cup event, which also will feature a full slate of AMA District 12 Motocross racing. “We’re excited to be hosting these two great AMA amateur championship events at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and introduce fans to the sport’s next generation of riding stars,” said TrueSports, Incorporated President Michelle Trueman Gajoch. “The weekend’s activities are the perfect way to kick off a week’s worth of motorcycle action to end our 2006 season.” Tickets for the AMA Road Race Grand Championships and AMA Motocross Manufacturers Cup are available now by calling 1-800-MID-OHIO or logging on to www.midohio.com. A comprehensive motorsports facility, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course features a permanent road racing circuit with two primary configurations: a 2.4-mile, 15-turn, and a 2.25-mile, 13-turn circuit. The park-like, 330-acre complex in Lexington, Ohio also features an amateur motocross venue. Located 60 miles north of Columbus and 75 miles south of Cleveland near Mansfield, the track has been called the most competitive in the U.S. and annually hosts a diversity of locally, regionally and nationally sanctioned racing events for amateur, club and professional riders and drivers. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, TrueSports, Incorporated is a privately held motorsports entertainment enterprise. The company owns and operates Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and The Mid-Ohio School, and promotes a wide variety of motor racing, driver instruction, corporate, and family entertainment events throughout the year.

More From The Toyota 200 At Willow Springs

ADVANCED KAWASAKI RIDERS SCORE TWO TOP TEN FINISHES IN THE TOYOTA 200 AT WILLOW SPRINGS Advanced Kawasaki riders Robbie “Spicy Lamby Chops” Dowie and Stuart “Stuman” Smith scored 4th and 7th place finishes respectively riding their ’06 Kawasaki ZX10Rs in the Toyota 200 at Willow Springs. The all volunteer pit crew for the Advanced Kawasaki riders performed flawlessly, changing both tires and adding a full tank of gas in about 30 seconds while under the pressure of green flag race conditions. The Advanced Kawasaki prepped ZX10Rs also performed flawlessly in the 200 mile race which saw several bikes fail with mechanical difficulties. Having qualified for the race in 9th position, Dowie charged towards the front throughout the race with Smith in tow. The two Advanced Kawasaki riders worked their way up through the field with consistent lap times and two blazing fast pit stops. Late in the race while running 4th and 5th, Smith’s quick fuel splash and go lost him two positions. No stranger to solo endurance racing having locked up the WSMC Solo GTO class championship earlier this year, Robbie found the 200 mile race a bit harder then expected. “I’m really glad Stu and Kevin (Advanced Kawasaki proprietor) dragged me out for some long bicycle rides prior to the race,” stated Robbie. “My fitness this year allowed me to maintain really consistent lap times and my pit crew did an awesome job getting us close to a podium finish,” Robbie said. Stuart was a little rusty coming into the Toyota 200 this year having not raced at Willow Springs since the ’05 Toyota 200, but he was able to use his prior experience on the big track to come up to speed quickly and put in a strong effort to finish 7th. “We really worked hard to get ready for the race this year and I’m so happy with our results” said Stuart. “The guys on the team did a fantastic job and my new bike was awesome.” Advanced Kawasaki would like to congratulate Stuart and Robbie and a job well done and we look forward to seeing their ZX10Rs at the front of the pack out at Willow Springs in the future. We would also like to thank the guys on the pit crew for all their time and effort. More, from a press release issued by Lindemann Engineering: ALMOST PERFECT WEEKEND FOR LINDEMANN ENGINEERING Rich Oliver on his Mystery School Yamaha easily won the Toyota 250/50, even getting into the 22’s during practice. Steve Rapp on the Hypercycle Suzuki was in good position to win the 200, battling back and forth with Jeremy Toye, and leading at his pit stop, when a brake caliper problem put him back on the track some 30+ seconds back. This allowed Toye some breathing room, but Rapp did not give up, finishing only 6 seconds back at the finish. I have to congratulate Jeremy Toye for finally winning, and Attack Kawasaki for winning again. They definitely earned the win. About time for Jeremy!

Changes To MOTO-ST Equipment And Sporting Regulations

EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS EQ-5 Universal Motorcycle Technical Requirements Section 5-4 (change as follows) Brake caliper mountings must be wire locked front and rear. The use of safety wired quickchange clips is permitted. Section 5-32-2 (change as follows) Substitution of springs, change of shims and/or spacers, addition of “Race Tech” kit/aftermarket type valving and/or cartridge damper rod is permitted. Section 5-37.1 (add the following) Traction control is not permitted. Section 5-38 (change as follows) Aftermarket bodywork and custom fairing mounts are permitted. Fairings are not required to retain the stock silhouette. Section 5-39 (change as follows) Motorcycles are required to mount an oil-retaining, “sealed” lower fairing. An aftermarket, full race fairing is permitted. Section 5-40 (change as follows) The stock fuel tank (or tank cover area) and its appearance must be retained. Modifying the underside or non-visible area of the stock tank is permitted to comply with the fuel capacity limit of 4.0 US gallons. Section 5-41 (remove) Section 5-43 (change as follows) For events running past sundown a headlight and taillight of sufficient power to be visible must be fitted. Aftermarket lights are permitted. Removable lights are also permitted. Supplementary Regulations will specify when lights must be used on-track. EQ-8 Class Horsepower Limits Section 8-2 (change as follows) Super Sport Twins (SST) machines must develop at least 90hp and no more than 118hp when tested for compliance. SPORTING REGULATIONS SP-9-5 Pit Lane Regulations Section 9-5.10 (Add) All teams must clearly mark their pit area with their assigned MOTO-ST competition number. Section 9-5.11 (Add) Spare machines are permitted in the paddock, and behind pit wall, during the race. Spare machines are not permitted on-track during practice, qualifying, or races, unless entered separately from the team’s typical machine, thereby comprising a new or second entry. For more information on the new AMA sanctioned MOTO-ST endurance series go to ~http://www.moto-st.com/~.

New Items Added To WERA BBS Auction For Roadracing World Action Fund

With the successful auction of the Jamie Hacking worn-and-signed championship winning Joe Rocket leathers, an influx of new items continue to go up for bid. The latest addition is a set of Teknic leathers worn-and-signed by Kurtis Roberts donated by a private collector. Other items presently up for bid include a grid official vest from the U.S. MotoGP signed by the entire Hayden racing family and a Berik Hodgson hat signed by Neil Hodgson. With commitments from many industry insiders, professional racers and race fans, the last of the series of auctions promises to be the biggest yet. To make a bid on one of the items or to view the auctions, please go to ~http://www.wera.com~ and click the link to the WERA BBS. Or just go here: ~http://forums.13x.com/showthread.php?t=120230~

More Motegi MotoGP Previews

HAYDEN HEADS TO HONDA’S HOME IN POSITIVE MOOD With this season’s MotoGP World Championship showing every sign of reaching a conclusion at perhaps the very last round of the season, series points leader Nicky Hayden (Repsol Honda RC211V) hits Motegi for round 15 of this 17 race series with a 21-point advantage over his nearest rival Valentino Rossi (Yamaha). The Kentucky Kid is eager to bolster his lead here. Nicky knows that he cannot afford to let his advantage get whittled away either by Rossi or the two Honda men still in the hunt for the title Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda RC211V) and Marco Melandri (Fortuna Honda RC211V) who are both only 32 points behind Hayden. With this much pressure heaped on his shoulders Nicky is holding up well and his positive attitude and refreshing ability to enjoy his racing even when there is so much at stake is a big plus when the going gets as tough as this. The Repsol Honda rider can consider himself unlucky when his chief rival Rossi was the beneficiary of the debatable decision of the Race Direction following Rossi’s passing maneuver under a yellow flag incident that cost the Kentuckian valuable points in the last weeks Australian GP. With Motegi as Honda’s ‘home’ track, Nicky knows this is the place where he can really perform and endeavour to take the title further away from his rivals’ grasp. With 75 points still available, all four men are still in the hunt but Nicky knows he must extend his lead here to take the sting out of his pursuers claims. His record here is not outstanding: a seventh place last year, a first lap fall in 2004 and a third in his rookie year do not suggest that Motegi is by any means a happy hunting ground for the American. But his 2006 form indicates he is due another high score and if he can just keep finishing ahead of his challengers, then he will complete the task of securing that World title. Dani knows his Phillip Island result was inadequate in terms of putting pressure on his team-mate, but the young Spaniard has tasted success at Motegi before on a 250cc machine, winning in 2004 and finishing second last year. He also won here on a 125 in 2002. Now that his Sepang injuries have had another week to mend, he will be a danger man here. And then there’s the combative Melandri, fresh from a win in Australia and with an undeniable end-of-season momentum that might prove hard to stop in Japan. Factor in Rossi and there seems little doubt that this race will again provide the same sort of intensity that was witnessed in Australia last weekend. The ‘Twin Ring’ Motegi track, built in 1998, lies 150km north of Tokyo. It is owned by Honda and features an outer ‘Indy” style oval with a regular track in the infield. This features a relatively short 762m main straight, eight right turns, six lefts, with a grippy, smooth and predictable surface. The largely constant-radius, second and third gear turns are linked by medium-length straights. Set-up requires a bike that’s stable both under fierce acceleration and equally severe braking. Front/rear balance and suspension settings are key, and the RC211V’s smooth and predictable power delivery is a real bonus here. The track also features gradient and a spectacular tunnel, although nothing in the way of camber. The back straight is downhill into a tight right-hand bend. And although the main straight is only 0.762km long, the tunnel between turn five and the 130R turn more than makes up for a long main chute in terms of spectacle and rarity value. No other MotoGP track boasts subway sections. After the gripping race in wet conditions in Australia, more unsettled weather is predicted this weekend. And if rain prevails then Pedrosa, who admits to being uncomfortable in the wet, will be at a disadvantage. Nicky said, “I look forward to moving on to Motegi. I got third place here in my rookie year, though I’ve had some weaker results since and struggled a bit, so I’m planning to do better for my Japanese fans this year. I always get lots of support in Japan and I’m going to be really trying to make my fans proud, and the guys in my team because they’ve been working really hard. It’s Honda’s home race too so it would be nice to give the Honda fans something to shout about too.” “I’m looking forward to this race very much,” said Dani. “Motegi is a circuit I really like and I’ve had some good results here in the past. I haven’t ridden a MotoGP bike here before so I’m hoping to adapt to it quickly. This race is the last of three in a row and they’ve been quite difficult for me because of the injuries I picked up in Malaysia. But each time I ride the bike it’s a little easier and I’m hoping to make a good result here. Of course we’ll have to see what the weather’s going to do in Motegi because it’s possible it will rain here too.” “I’m very happy,” said Melandri. “After the incredible race at Phillip Island, that came just at the right time for me, I look forward to racing in Japan with the same enthusiasm. Thanks to the win, the third of the season, I jumped to third position in the World Championship. I’m confident for the three races to go, and this year the series is very close and I think it will remain open to the end.” His team-mate Toni Elias (Fortuna Honda RC211V) said, “I like Motegi and I’ve had good results here with two wins in the 250cc class. I hope we can finally get some good results and turn this complicated season around. The team is doing a great job and my feeling with the bike is improving. At Motegi it’s very important to find a good set-up early on. Because of the strong braking, it’s important to have a really good balance on the bike. The secret is to find that compromise in behaviour between braking and acceleration.” Casey Stoner (LCR Honda RC211V), who was third here on a 250 last year, said, “I really want to finish this season strongly and Japan’s another chance to show what we can do with the RC211V. After all the excitement in Australia I could do with a regular race and a podium finish, so we’ll see how we go.” Makoto Tamada (Konica Minolta Honda RC211V) is eager to try and finish this season on a high after a troubled 2006 so far. He won here in 2004, having qualified on pole and he also finished third here last season. He said, ‘Motegi’ is my ‘home ‘ race and I have won a race here before and stood on the podium and I will be racing in front of my Japanese friends and fans. I am sure that I will have a good race on Sunday. I hope I’ve paid my dues and can now make the best use of the potential I have here at my home race at Motegi.” Kenny Roberts (Roberts KR211V), a winner here in 1999, has shown the undoubted potential of the RC211V-engined Roberts machine this year and he is anxious to keep the steep development curve on the up here. He said, “This is a great opportunity to give Honda some reward for the support they’ve given us in this project and we’ll be going hard at it from Friday.” In the 250cc class Andrea Dovizioso (Humangest Racing Honda RS250RW) trails series points leader Jorge Lorenzo (Aprilia) by 24 points and knows Motegi represents one of the last opportunities to close the gap. He said, “I like Motegi and I’ve always been fast here. In 2004 I won the race in front of Lai and Corsi. In 2005, though, I was third until I made a small mistake and went wide losing almost one second from the leading group and I eventually finished sixth. Now, I look forward to racing, but it depends also on the weather because I’ve never ridden here in wet conditions and it seems that the forecast is for rain.” Dovi’s team-mate Yuki Takahashi (Humangest Racing Honda RS250RW), who will race against his younger brother Koiki on Sunday, said, “Well, Motegi is my ‘home’ GP, so it’s a special event because there will be my family and all the guys of the fan club there to watch the race and to support me. I know this track very well and my expectations are very high, also because of last Sunday’s retirement in Australia. In 2005, I crossed the line fourth and this was my best result of the season. Next Sunday I will do my best to achieve a better result.” Shuhei Aoyama (Repsol Honda RS250RW) said, “I’m really looking forward to the race in Japan, because it’s a circuit I obviously know very well. I want at least to get on the podium, but my real target is to win the race. I like the circuit a lot and I’m sure that with this bike I will be able to make a very good race here. I’m also looking forward to meeting my fans and friends there and I hope to be able to make a good race for them.” David de Gea, standing in for the injured Martin Cardenas (Repsol Honda RS250RW), said, “I’m very happy to have a chance like this, it will possibly be the best I ever had in my sports career. The first thing I want to do is to thank Honda, Repsol and Alberto Puig for the chance they’ve given me; I only hope to do a good job in return for the confidence that have put in me. I know the Motegi circuit because I’ve raced a couple of times there, once on a 250cc and once on a 500cc machine, so it won’t be a problem to remember the layout after a couple of laps.” The 125cc title has already gone to Alvaro Bautista (Aprilia), but Honda men will be fighting hard to put their factory machines among the podium places here. Among them, 2005 World Champion Thomas Luthi (Elit Grand Prix Honda RS125R). He said, “I like Motegi, it’s an OK track for me, even though I had a very bad crash there last year. It’s a track of two parts and I like all of it, the fast corner and the places where you can make up places with hard braking. We have a really good bike now and I am confident we will have a good race there.” Rookie Bradley Smith (Repsol Honda RS125R) is stronger after his return to action in Australia after an arm injury. He said, “I’ve seen the track on Play Station and it looks more like a stop/start circuit rather than a fast like Australia. I don’t know whether that will suit me or not but after the last weekend with the positive things we need to carry on doing the same and trying to improve here. It’s Honda’s track as well so there is extra incentive to do well there.”

Suzuki Castrol Confirmed As 2006 Endurance World Champions

Suzuki Castrol 1st – Yamaha Austria 2nd – Yamaha Phase One 3rd Suzuki Castrol confirmed their 2006 FIM World Endurance Championship title with a race win at the final round of the championship this weekend. They finished the Bol d’Or 24 Hour race at Magny Cours seven laps in front of championship rivals Yamaha Austria to end the season with a 35 point lead. Suzuki Castrol scored points in every race, with their worst result a disappointing 38th overall and 10th in the points at Suzuka. Yamaha Austria’s downfall was not scoring any points at the Le Mans 24 Hour race; they out scored Suzuki Castrol at Suzuka and finished only one place behind them at every other race. Third in the championship Yamaha Phase One Endurance also failed to score at Le Mans, dropping them out of the race for second in the championship by the end of the season and leaving them in danger of losing third to Bolliger Team Kawasaki and Suzuki Fagersjo-el.se. Both of those teams failed to finish at the Bol d’Or but had been consistent enough in the early races to keep their places in the final top five. The highest placed SuperStock entry was Suzuki Team Endurance Moto45, who finished 10th overall after a good run of results at the start of the season. The top SuperProduction machine was the Sapeurs Pompiers Suzuki in 15th place overall. Suzuki, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Honda were all well represented in the top ten final placings, with Aprilia’s Motociclismo SuperStock entry finishing in 20th place overall. FIM World Endurance Championship – Top 10 Final Standings after 7 Races Position/Number/Team/Nationality/Bike/Class/Total/Oschersleben/ Bol d’Or 1 1 Suzuki Castrol Team FRA Suzuki GSX-R1000 SBK 185 35 35 2 7 Yamaha Austria Racing Team AUT Yamaha YZF-R1 SBK 150 28 28 3 3 Yamaha Phase One Endurance GBR Yamaha YZF-R1 SBK 103 22 14 4 8 Bolliger Team Switzerland Kawasaki SUI Kawasaki ZX10R SBK 76 18 0 5 12 Team Fagersjo-el Suzuki SWE Suzuki GSX-R1000 SBK 68 11 0 6 55 National Motos Honda FRA Honda CBR1000RR SBK 50 0 15 7 666 Diablo 666 Bolliger Kawasaki GBR Kawasaki ZX10R SBK 40 14 0 8 21 RMT 21 Racing Honda GER Honda CBR1000RR SBK 36 13 0 9 6 Shell Endurance Academy Yamaha GBR Yamaha YZF-R1 SBK 33 7 6 10 100 Team Endurance Moto 45 Suzuki FRA Suzuki GSX-R1000 STK 29 0 0

Updated Yet Again: Funeral Arrangements Announced For WSMC Racer Jesus Amezcua, An Air Marshall In Real Life

Official obituary: Jesus Amezcua, 39 years of age from San Pedro California died on September 17, 2006. Survived by proud parents; Gilberto and Guillermina; sisters Isabel Luna, Mina Rios, and Susana Loquellano; wife Araceli who he married in October of 2004. Jesus was a proud uncle of 2 nieces and 3 nephews. He was also a proud parent of two Beagles named Charlito and Snoopita. After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves followed by serving the LAPD for six years from 1991; he then became a U.S. Air Marshall until present. Jesus started riding a tricycle at the age of 3 which progressed to owning a three wheeler by the age of 9. In his late teen years he entered the Baja 250 which he was proud of participating in. Jesus became a WSMC member in December 2004, and that same weekend he won his first race as a Novice. In July of 2005, he was involved in a race accident that broke his right collarbone, left wrist, multiple ribs, and left toe but it did not deter him from his passion to race. The entire Amezcua family appreciates all the support that they have been receiving. Donations can be made toward the AraceliAmezcua/980 Fund via Bank of America. This fund will be used to create a memorial in Jesus’s name and placed in Willow Springs International Raceway. #980 checked out in Style! Funeral Service is open to everyone: Viewing Date: 9/24/2006 (Sunday) Time: 3-8pm Location: All Souls Cemetery & Mausoleum 4400 Cherry Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 (562)424-8601 Note: Ceremony starts at 6pm Mass and Burial Date: 9/25/2006 (Monday) Time: 9am (Mass Start) Location of Mass: Holy Family Catholic Church 1011 East L Street Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)834-6333 Followed by Burial: All Souls Cemetery & Mausoleum 4400 Cherry Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 (562)424-8601 It is requested that fellow motorcyclists ride their street bikes in the caravan from the Church to the Cemetery on Monday, wearing their leather suits. The Amezcua Family sends their appreciation for all your support! Donations can be made towards the “AraceliAmezcua/980 Fund” via Bank of America. The Amezcua Family intends to use the funds to create a memorial to be placed at Willow Springs International Raceway under Jesus’ name. Contact Person: Rix Gano 310-291-3963 FIRST PERSON/OPINION: Via e-mail: It is hard to believe that our good friend Jesus Amezcua has vanished in front of our eyes. He really was a great friend, a great competitor, and a 100% racer. He introduced me into the two-stroke world and I thank you for that. You’ll never be forgotten. In our hearts and where ever life will take us. We miss you Jesus. Jorge Artola & Andrew Artola WSMC # 610 Hawthorne, California FIRST PERSON/OPINION: Via e-mail: Jesus’ passing leaves a big hole in the WSMC ranks. He was a jovial, gentle soul who was as courteous as he was fun to be around. We looked forward to seeing him each month and to observing his rapid improvement as a racer. He was a true motorcycle enthusiast, a fast racer and a giving comrade. Rest in Peace Jesus. Britt and John-Mark Arechiga WSMC #80, WSMC #140 San Diego, California FIRST PERSON/OPINION: Via e-mail: I will always remember the names and faces of every single one of the racers that lost their valuable lives while racing or not. They have the true understanding and acceptance of truth that only a few people ever do. Example You lost because you were slow! The other guy was fast! Jesus was a racer, I remember his first day walking around the pits at Willow. He came to my pit on the front wall and told me he was going to get a 250 and start racing at Willow. I thought, “I hear that everyday.” But then he bought Joji Tokumoto’s Honda, had me get it right for him with no complaints over my charges, solid to his words, and went racing, I thought “this guy is kind of big to race a 250.” He did well on that 99 model and shortly after he bought a 05 model and again living to his word, he had me do the work on it as he said he would. He always obeyed the manual and my tuning specs. I respect him mostly for being a man of truth and solid to his words. My wife Sharon put it into perspective for me when she said Jesus had a smile that lit up the day. Jesus is in Heaven going fast on a 250 and lighting up the day with that smile of his. Jesus’ heart was in 250 racing, that is why he rode fast. God bless you Jesus. Kevin Murray WSMC #742 Vista, California FIRST PERSON/OPINION Via e-mail: Sunday was the toughest day of my announcing career. Words cannot adequately describe the feeling that I have right now regarding Jesus’ passing and when I was given the news, I could not come close to computing the information that had been delivered to me. My partner in the booth, Steve Sturm, and I looked at each other and didn’t say a word, our eyes both welling up, we each had to take a few minutes away from the mic to gather ourselves. “A few minutes” … that almost sounds insulting. I have no idea how long this is going to take for me to get over, but I guarantee, a few minutes won’t make it. In some ways, I don’t want to get over it. Getting over it seems like forgetting him and I can’t do that, I won’t do that. I can’t believe that I will not be seeing that brightly painted bike making its way around Willow ever again. Jesus and I always had a quick chat in the morning on his way to tech inspection and we’d trade the latest news. I remember a few months ago when he brought out that Rothmans RS125 replica and pulled me aside saying that he knew I’d like it because of my fondness for 1980s GP bikes. In a way, that sums up Jesus. Always doing something that would not only benefit him, but that would also help, benefit or brighten someone else’s day. As has already been echoed by many, Jesus always had something good to say about someone, never spent his time slamming anyone and was just a genuine one of the guys. For those of you who were there on Sunday, I make no apologies for not announcing what had happened. For one, I was told not to. Second and most importantly, if I had been told to do it, I would have refused. I KNOW THAT JESUS WOULD HAVE WANTED IT THAT WAY. I know that he would have wanted the day to continue, I know that he would have wanted everyone to be happy and not know any better, I know that he would have wanted me and Stevie to do the best that we could have given the hand that was dealt, and I know that as much as he loved hearing my voice at the track, he wouldn’t have minded not hearing me talk about what had happened. Having said all that, I will NEVER forget him and sincerely hope that none of you will either. Godspeed Jesus, we’ll catch you on the next lap. David Koenig Announcer, Willow Springs International Raceway Oceanside, California FIRST PERSON/OPINION: Via e-mail: In Memory Of Jesus Amezcua This is in dedication to a rider #980, Jesus Amezcua from La Puente, CA. who we lost in the 250/50 race at Willow Springs International Raceway, in Rosamond, CA. Jesus will be missed by us, and most definitely by fellow racers and friends, and his Family; So I must sadly say in Dedication, to this man and rider to your Family I send my Sympathy! On September 17th, 2006 a rider we lost, my prayers are sent to the family of this man, We feel the hurt and sadness of the loss; I think that maybe for him God has a better plan. I wish to send my prayers and condolences, to all those where family is concerned, Though as a corner marshal we stand out there, watching out for the Drivers and Riders I Souly feel is earned. From up on the hill in my turn, I had seen the very moment those three riders went down, And two ride offs were coming back on track, dust clearing and he was still on the ground. Sadly I must say that things on a racetrack; surely do and can happen so very quick, In all the years I’ve worked at many tracks, I’ve seen things happen that would people sick? I and others do our job very well, and yes sadly a part of me went with this man’s life; On the Toyota 200 warm-up, cap held upon my chest and with my right arm out a Thum up in strife. And Lord knows those riders had nodded their heads, or waved a hand and that made me Feel very proud of them, I’m glad to tell, Spectators across from me in 4 a, saying that was very nice of me as my tears fell. So from a Corner Marshal who cares my heart and sadness and My Deepest Condolences go out to this Man’s Family, For my heart grieves with you, in true feelings and cares, and with great Sympathy. My prayers do go out to you and yours, in this time of loss for you, Lord I ask that you care for them, watch over them and see to their needs, yes that’s true. Knowing that it’s a little soon, surely family will say I do miss you, and cannot believe that you’re no longer here. Though now saying no matter what, I see or may touch in Memory see you everywhere. Seemingly it was only yesterday, that we started the day’s journey in laughter, Now, though we all mourn your leaving, as you rejoice in the here after. Anthony Demetri WSMC Corner Marshal Rosamond, California

Updated: Bruce Lind Racing Transporter And Six 125cc and 250cc GP Racebikes Stolen In Las Vegas

FIRST PERSON/OPINION:

Via e-mail:

The Bruce Lind Racing 2001 Ford extended 15 passenger window van and 20 ft box trailer were stolen from the security lot of the Stratosphere Hotel in Las Vegas last night.

The van and trailer are white. The trailer has Bruce Lind Racing stickers all over it.

Washington Plates:

Van 278SHV Trailer 9192LN

Inside the trailer are: 2003 TZ250 #178 VIN CG15C-000007 2000 TZ250 #70 vin CG09C- 2000 TZ250 #351 vin CG09C- 1998 TZ125 #78 Vin CE02C- 1997 RS250 #296 Vin MR01-970083 2001 Aprilia RSR125 #5 And all the spares and equipment.

Please keep a look out and advise the police if you see or hear of it.

Thanks,

Bruce Lind Phone: 425-294-0189 Fax: 425-717-5052 E-mail: [email protected]

FIRST PERSON/OPINION

Via e-mail:

There will be a reward offered through Crimestoppers and also possibly an additional reward through the owners.

The LVPD detective said that because LV is fairly isolated, they have an unsually high recovery rate of vehicles — 80%. I’m encouraged to think that there is a good chance that stuff is still in the area, so of course the more people we can alert the better.

Anyone with information, call the LVPD at 702-229-3645 and refer to incident # 06-0919-0678.

There are photos of the bikes, rig, gear, etc. here:

http://home.comcast.net/~korygill/stolen/stolen.htm

being added to hourly.

Please pass it on.

Britt Arechiga WSMC #80 San Diego, California

Racer: Sand-bag Mid-Ohio Superbike Heats To Make More Money In The Consi Race

FIRST PERSON/OPINION Via e-mail: I just got done looking at the Mid-Ohio Superbike purse, and it makes no sense to me. They’ve got this whole idea of the shootout complete with heat races that should be fun for the spectators. But, they punish riders from a financial standpoint for making the main. For example, if I make the final and finish 10th – a tough job for a privateer – I make $1800. Conversely, if I don’t make the main and win the consolation race (effectively making me 21st) I make $2200. The 20th-place finisher in the “shootout” makes the same as the 11th-place rider in the consolation race. If I was a rider looking for cash instead of points, I’d throw the heat race to make sure I ended up in the consolation race, and make more money for doing a shorter race. Am I missing something? Thanks, Eric Wood Winchendon, Massachusetts Purse Money AMA Superbike Race Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course October 1, 2006 Superbike Shootout (Main) 1. $4000 2. $3500 3. $3000 4. $2500 5. $2300 6. $2200 7. $2100 8. $2000 9. $1900 10. $1800 11. $1700 12. $1600 13. $1500 14. $1400 15. $1300 16. $1200 17. $1100 18. $1050 19. $950 20. $900 Consolation race 1. $2200 2. $1800 3. $1500 4. $1300 5. $1200 6. $1150 7. $1100 8. $1050 9. $1000 10. $950 11. $900 12. $850 13. $800 14. $750 15. $700 16. $650 17. $600 18. $550 19. $500 20. $450 Pro Honda Supersport, Repsol Lubricants Superstock And Lockhart-Phillips USA Formula Xtreme Purse Payout: 1. $1700 2. $1400 3. $1100 4. $950 5. $900 6. $850 7. $800 8. $750 9. $700 10. $650 11. $600 12. $550 13. $500 14. $450 15. $425 16. $400 17. $375 18. $350 19. $300 20. $250

Ducati Involved In Canadian Moose/Truck Incident, PETA Outraged

NEW DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1100 COVERS 3,800 MILES IN 51 HOURS Long distance riding phenomenon Gary Eagan puts the new Multistrada 1100 through a coast to coast torture test Cupertino, CA (September 19, 2006) On Monday, September 11th, Gary Eagan left Vancouver, British Columbia on the first 2007 Ducati Multistrada 1100 S to grace North American pavement. 51 hours and 4 minutes later, he was on the opposite coast of Canada in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The shortest confirmed trans-Canadian run is 59 hours. “I would like to thank my sponsors, Ducati North America and Avon Tires, for making my 51 hour trek possible,” said Gary. “The ride was quite a physical push on my body, but I was happy with the times posted, and the bike did not miss a beat.” Aside from the normal challenges of a long distance ride, the trans-Canadian crossing provided some unexpected hitches. These included being a little too close to the point of impact from a nearby tractor-trailer wildlife incident (which resulted in the rider getting covered with moose remains) and severe burns from a heated glove malfunction. In addition, Gary lost his wallet in Montreal. Eagan is now relaxing in a Halifax hotel room provided by Ducati North America with 8 dollars in cash and his passport. The 2007 Multistrada 1100 and 1100 S have increased power and torque while maintaining the same weight and general riding characteristics of the previous Multistrada models. According to Gary, he “rode the snot out of the bike and it performed exceptionally. They asked me to test a new bike and I’ll tell you, the bike held up a hell of a lot better than me.” Founded in 1926, Ducati builds racing-inspired motorcycles characterized by unique engine features, innovative design, advanced engineering and overall technical excellence. The Company produces motorcycles in six market segments which vary in their technical and design features and intended customers: Superbike, Supersport, Monster, Sport Touring, Multistrada and the new SportClassic. The Company’s motorcycles are sold in more than 60 countries worldwide, with a primary focus in the Western European, Japan and North American markets. Ducati has won thirteen of the last fifteen World Superbike Championship titles and more individual victories than the competition put together. For more information about the Company, please visit our web site at www.ducatiusa.com.

This Just In From Mid-Ohio: Daytona ROC And Road Atlanta GNF Apparently Do Not Exist

MID-OHIO HOSTING COUNTRY’S PREMIER AMATEUR MOTORCYCLE EVENT THIS WEEKEND AMA ROAD RACING & MOTOCROSS ACTION ON TAP DUBLIN, Ohio (September 19, 2006) Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course will host two of the country’s premier amateur motorcycle racing championships at the Lexington, Ohio, racetrack this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 22-24. The event will feature both the AMA Road Race Grand Championships and the inaugural AMA Motocross Manufacturers Cup. The AMA Road Race Grand Championships will host class championship races featuring the country’s best amateur road racers. The event is the culmination of the amateur season and has previously served as a launching point for AMA Superbike Championship standouts like Ben Spies, Jason DiSalvo, and Tommy and Roger Lee Hayden. A total of 34 national championships will be awarded during the AMA Road Race Grand Championships. The event also will include a 600cc Superstock Shootout for Expert class riders, where the top 20 riders will be featured the following weekend during the AMA Superbike Shootout, a 72cc Metrakit Youth Class for riders age 10 to 16, and special awards for the most outstanding up-and-coming amateur rider and the top novice racer. This event represents a unique collaboration among all of the country’s major motorcycling associations, including the AMA, WERA, CMRA, CCS, AHRMA, FASTTRAX, SMRI, USGPRU, CRA, LPRS, MRA, WSMC and others. Three-rider teams from each organization will take part in the fourth annual Road Race Club Challenge as part of the event. The AMA Road Race Grand Championships is being held on as a spectator event for the first time at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and will initiate a new and unique week of fall motorcycle races at the track that will conclude with the AMA Superbike Shootout, the season finale for the AMA Superbike Championship, September 29 – October 1. The inaugural AMA Motocross Manufacturers Cup is an invitational event featuring the sport’s marquee manufacturers such as Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha and KTM pitting their top amateur motocrossers from across the nation. In addition to the Manufacturers Cup, individual titles will be at stake in multiple AMA District 12 amateur motocross classes. Riders as young as four years old will have the opportunity to challenge Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course’s brand-new motocross venue for championships and bragging rights during the AMA Motocross Manufacturers Cup event, which also will feature a full slate of AMA District 12 Motocross racing. “We’re excited to be hosting these two great AMA amateur championship events at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and introduce fans to the sport’s next generation of riding stars,” said TrueSports, Incorporated President Michelle Trueman Gajoch. “The weekend’s activities are the perfect way to kick off a week’s worth of motorcycle action to end our 2006 season.” Tickets for the AMA Road Race Grand Championships and AMA Motocross Manufacturers Cup are available now by calling 1-800-MID-OHIO or logging on to www.midohio.com. A comprehensive motorsports facility, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course features a permanent road racing circuit with two primary configurations: a 2.4-mile, 15-turn, and a 2.25-mile, 13-turn circuit. The park-like, 330-acre complex in Lexington, Ohio also features an amateur motocross venue. Located 60 miles north of Columbus and 75 miles south of Cleveland near Mansfield, the track has been called the most competitive in the U.S. and annually hosts a diversity of locally, regionally and nationally sanctioned racing events for amateur, club and professional riders and drivers. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, TrueSports, Incorporated is a privately held motorsports entertainment enterprise. The company owns and operates Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and The Mid-Ohio School, and promotes a wide variety of motor racing, driver instruction, corporate, and family entertainment events throughout the year.