FIM 250cc GP World Championship Donington Park, England July 1 Practice Results: 1. Andrea DOVIZIOSO (Honda), 1:32.805 2. Alex DE ANGELIS (Aprilia), 1:32.911 3. Jorge LORENZO (Aprilia), 1:33.060 4. Hector BARBERA (Aprilia), 1:33.146 5. Hiroshi AOYAMA (KTM), 1:33.155 6. Yuki TAKAHASHI (Honda), 1:33.173 7. Marco SIMONCELLI (Gilera), 1:33.402 8. Shuhei AOYAMA (Honda), 1:33.423 9. Roberto LOCATELLI (Aprilia), 1:33.453 10. Sylvain GUINTOLI (Aprilia), 1:33.996 11. Manuel POGGIALI (KTM), 1:34.075 12. Jakub SMRZ (Aprilia), 1:34.146 13. Anthony WEST (Aprilia), 1:34.157 14. Andrea BALLERINI (Aprilia), 1:34.832 15. Aleix ESPARGARO (Honda), 1:34.898

Fortuna Honda substitute rider Michel Fabrizio suffered a nasty highside crash in the final corner during Saturday morning practice, breaking his right collarbone in the fall. Fabrizio, who was hired to fill-in for Toni Elias, who himself is out with an injury, will not be able to race at Donington Park. Kenny Lee Roberts, John Hopkins and Shinya Nakano also crashed during the session. FIM MotoGP World Championship Donington Park, England July 1 Free Practice Three Results: 1. Casey STONER (Hon RC211V), 1:28.252, Michelin 2. Dani PEDROSA (Hon RC211V), 1:28.478, Michelin 3. Loris CAPIROSSI (Duc GP06), 1:28.538, Bridgestone 4. Valentino ROSSI (Yam YZR-M1), 1:28.779, Michelin 5. Marco MELANDRI (Hon RC211V), 1:29.048, Michelin 6. Kenny Lee ROBERTS (Hon KR211V), 1:29.075, Michelin 7. Colin EDWARDS (Yam YZR-M1), 1:29.076, Michelin 8. Nicky HAYDEN (Hon RC211V), 1:29.134, Michelin 9. John HOPKINS (Suz GSV-R), 1:29.170, Bridgestone 10. Randy DE PUNIET (Kaw ZX-RR), 1:29.397, Bridgestone 11. Shinya NAKANO (Kaw ZX-RR), 1:29.418, Bridgestone 12. Makoto TAMADA (Hon RC211V), 1:29.552, Michelin 13. Carlos CHECA (Yam YZR-M1), 1:29.906, Dunlop 14. Chris VERMEULEN (Suz GSV-R), 1:29.954, Bridgestone 15. Alex HOFMANN (Duc GP06), 1:30.544, Bridgestone 16. James ELLISON (Yam YZR-M1), 1:31.050, Dunlop 17. Michel FABRIZIO (Hon RC211V), 1:31.883, Michelin 18. Ivan SILVA (Duc GP05), 1:32.310, Dunlop 19. Jose Luis CARDOSO (Duc GP05), 1:32.442, Dunlop Best Combined Practice Times: 1. STONER, 1:28.252 2. PEDROSA, 1:28.478 3. CAPIROSSI, 1:28.538 4. ROSSI, 1:28.779 5. HOPKINS, 1:29.025 6. MELANDRI, 1:29.048 7. ROBERTS, 1:29.075 8. EDWARDS, 1:29.076 9. HAYDEN, 1:29.134 10. NAKANO, 1:29.275 11. DE PUNIET, 1:29.397 12. TAMADA, 1:29.552 13. CHECA, 1:29.842 14. VERMEULEN, 1:29.941 15. HOFMANN, 1:30.387 16. FABRIZIO, 1:30.762 17. ELLISON, 1:31.050 18. SILVA, 1:32.310 19. CARDOSO, 1:32.442

FIM 125cc GP World Championship Donington Park, England July 1 Practice Results: 1. Alvaro BAUTISTA (Aprilia), 1:36.756 2. Mika KALLIO (KTM), 1:36.796 3. Lukas PESEK (Derbi), 1:37.222 4. Hector FAUBEL (Aprilia), 1:37.427 5. Mattia PASINI (Aprilia), 1:37.455 6. Simone CORSI (Gilera), 1:37.486 7. Pablo NIETO (Aprilia), 1:37.501 8. Sergio GADEA (Aprilia), 1:37.570 9. Gabor TALMACSI (Honda), 1:37.795 10. Thomas LUTHI (Honda), 1:37.906 11. Angel RODRIGUEZ (Aprilia), 1:38.034 12. Joan OLIVE (Aprilia), 1:38.043 13. Nicolas TEROL (Derbi), 1:38.160 14. Andrea IANNONE (Aprilia), 1:38.263 15. Raffaele DE ROSA (Aprilia), 1:38.265

The answer is … YES! At 16 years and 26 days old, Josh Herrin indeed became the youngest road racer to make an AMA National podium when he finished third in the Supersport race at Miller Motorsports Park June 18. Gerhard Lippert from Van Nuys, California was the first contestant to confirm that Herrin was the youngest, and he wins a Shoei T-shirt and hat. Gerhard also mentioned another young racer in his e-mail: “My guess was going to be Nicky Hayden winning the AMA 600 Supersport National at Willow Springs in April of 1998, Round 4 of the series on a Hypercycle GSX-R. Although technically he won a 750cc Supersport race the previous race (the weekend before), which was at Laguna Seca also in April, 1998. However Nicky was born on July 30, 1981 so he was almost 17 years old when he did that.” Thanks to all of you who participated in our contest.

CALGARY, AB Tom Kipp saved his best for last on the opening day of action at round 3 of the Parts Canada Superbike Championship at Calgary’s Race City Motorsport Park. The Chardon, OH native turned a lap of one minute, 16.699 seconds (151.1 km/h) around the 3.9km Race City road course on his final lap of practice to end the day with the fastest time. Kipp’s effort on the Canadian Kawasaki Motors Kawasaki ZX-10R was just enough to edge his teammate and Parts Canada Superbike points leader Jordan Szoke for the best time of the day. Szoke turned a 1:16.736 on the other factory Kawasaki early in the hour-long afternoon practice session. Kevin Lacombe of Granby, QC was third with a best time of 1:16.864 aboard the Picotte Performance / Yamaha Canada / Toyota Yamaha YZF-R1 and Calgary’s Clint McBain placed fourth at 1:17.108 riding the Team Suzuki / Blackfoot Suzuki GSX-R1000. “We had some chatter in the high speed corners so we changed the dampening and that seemed to help,” said Kipp. “We have a great race bike. It’s set up well for a bunch of laps. Hopefully we can carry this momentum into tomorrow.” Qualifying for Sunday’s 20-lap feature race will take place Saturday afternoon. Szoke has won the first two races of the 2006 Parts Canada Superbike season and enjoys a solid 26-point lead over defending champion Francis Martin in the series standings. “Everything went well,” said Szoke, who only completed five laps in the afternoon session after setting his quick time. “We made some changes to the bike that might be for the better. I think we could get into the low 16s tomorrow. Saturday afternoon’s the real ticket.” McBain delighted the hometown crowd last season by winning both Superbike races at Race City, his first career victories in the national series. “We’re getting there,” he said after practice on Friday. “We’re still working on the set-up a bit. We’re working on a couple of key things in a couple of key spots. We’re getting a lot closer now.” McBain’s teammate Martin was fifth fastest for the day. In other action at Race City, Szoke was fastest in practice for the Hindle Exhaust Pro 600 Sport Bike competitors with a time of 1:18.424 on his Kawasaki ZX-6RR. Teammate Kipp was second at 1:18.677 and Lacombe set the third best time of 1:18.869 on his Yamaha YZF-R6. Calgary rookie Guy Tomlinson placed eighth in Pro 600 Sport Bike with a 1:20.912 on his Suzuki GSX-R600. Fourteen-year-old Saskatoon rider Brett McCormick dominated practice in the International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW Amateur 600 Sport Bike class with a time of 1:21.309 on his Yamaha YZF-R6. Granby rider Karl Daigle was his nearest challenger, more than two and a half seconds behind on his Honda CBR600RR at 1:23.819, and Toronto’s Craig Atkinson placed third on another Yamaha. McCormick was also fastest in Thunder practice on his Buell with a time of 1:23.795, just edging the Ducati ridden by Calgary’s Chad Pasowisty. Hamilton’s Ross Millson led Suzuki SV650 National Cup on Friday with a time of 1:28.498. Qualifying for all five national classes will take place Saturday, with feature races set to go Sunday.

By Beth Dolgner The fifth round of the WERA/Bridgestone National Endurance Series got off to a rough start, with a red flag coming out for a crash in turn four on the first lap, but the 6-hour event at Road Atlanta ran red-flag free for the rest of the race, and Vesrah Suzuki’s Tray Batey, John Jacobi and Lee Acree brought home a win on s Heavyweight Superbike-class Suzuki GSX-R1000. After the brief red flag, the race got restarted with Reuben Frankenfield leading the way on the Team Velocity Racing Yamaha YZF-R1. Mark Crozier got by on the second lap, riding the ARNCHU Racing Suzuki GSX-R1000. Crozier held onto the top spot despite a challenge from Batey on the Vesrah Suzuki, but Erion Honda’s Josh Hayes, fresh off his Formula Xtreme win at Miller Motorsports Park, was heading for the front on the White Hayes Racing Honda CBR1000RR. Hayes started on row 20 in the third wave, but after 23 minutes he was up to fifth on the Heavyweight Superstock-class bike. With 20 minutes to go in the first hour, Hayes got past Batey and Crozier to take the overall lead. Hayes pitted not long after, and Batey moved to the top spot. Vesrah Suzuki never looked back, building up lap-after-lap over the field. At the checkered flag, the team had a 6-lap margin of victory. 5150 Racing’s Justin Marm, Chad Lewin, Phil Caudill and Tony Palarie took second overall and the Heavyweight Superstock win on a Suzuki GSX-R1000. The team ran in third for most of the race, trailing ARNCHU Racing by a couple of laps. Late in hour five, though, problems with a front tire change cost ARNCHU the second spot. Despite the trouble in the pits, Crozier and Randy Sherman were still able to earn the third spot on the podium and second in the Heavyweight Superstock class. Chuck Ivey, Steven Breckenridge and James Stroud were able to finish fourth overall despite a crash, taking the Mediumweight Superstock win on the TVR II Yamaha YZF-R6. Ben Thompson, Ben Walters, Brett Champagne and William Lindsay rode the Red Star Yamaha YZF-R6 to another Mediumweight Superbike class victory. The team is usually a contender for the overall podium, but crossed the finish line in fifth overall. In the Lightweight Superbike class, Russell Stoddard, Chris Parrish, Cale Swiger and Tim Birdsong dominated on the Ghetto Customs Suzuki SV650. Neighbor of the Beast gave Ghetto an early challenge, but Ghetto eventually finished with a two-lap margin of victory, at 12th overall out of the 46 race entries. RESULTS 1. Vesrah Suzuki (Tray Batey/John Jacobi/Lee Acree), Heavyweight Superbike, Suz GSX-R1000, 224 laps. 2. 5150 Racing (Justin Marm/Chad Lewin/Phil Caudill/Tony Palarie), Heavyweight Superstock, Suz GSX-R1000, 218 laps. 3. ARNCHU Racing (Randy Sherman/Mark Crozier), Heavyweight Superstock, Suz GSX-R1000, 217 laps. 4. TVR II (James Stroud/Steven Breckenridge/Chuck Ivey), Mediumweight Superstock, Yam YZF-R6, 213 laps. 5. Red Star (Ben Thompson/Ben Walters/Brett Champagne/William Lindsay), Mediumweight Superbike, Yam YZF-R6, 212 laps. 6. Macheca Motorsports (Matt Macheca/Jeff Kramer/Bob Sandy/Paul Volpe), Heavyweight Superbike, Kaw ZX-10, 212 laps. 7. Dalke Motorsports (Brian Dalke/Wrenn Smith/Josh Smith-Moore/Gio Rojas/Daniel Parkerson), Mediumweight Superstock, Suz GSX-R600, 210 laps. 8. L.O.C. Endurance (Joe Hayes/James Vanderhaar/Dan Carr), Mediumweight Superstock, Yam YZF-R6, 207 laps. 9. Twisted Wizard (Aaron Aaronson/Shawn Hill), Mediumweight Superstock, Yam YZF-R6, 206 laps. 10. Men’s-Trail-Cycle (Mike deBrabant/Brian Crane/Lyles Sanders), Mediumweight Superstock, Yam YZF-R6, 205 laps.

Alton, Va. M1 Entertainment, which is promoting the Suzuki Big Kahuna Nationals featuring the AMA Superbike Championship at VIRginia International Raceway over the weekend of August 18-20, has put together the most amazing promotion ever seen at a Superbike race. The M1 Experience is a package of amenities and access that is unprecedented in the history of the sport. In order to be eligible, a fan must purchase two three-day passes for the Suzuki Big Kahuna Nationals. Fans will get one chance for each two three-day passes purchased during the month of July, so if one person buys 10 three-day passes, they get five chances to win. Tickets must be purchased by July 31, 2006. The lucky winner and their guest will receive the following: two event programs; two official Big Kahuna t-shirts; two sets of Speed Channel Gear; two trackside suite passes; two drink passes each; two laps of the track (if they ride their own bikes); one pace car ride for two; one hotel room at the track for Friday and Saturday night; present trophies on the podium for Saturday races; two Pit Crew Weekend Warrior Passes for the Jordan Suzuki Team; one helmet autographed by all the top racers at the Big Kahuna Nationals; one seat in the Suzuki Big Kahuna Nationals Superstars Kart Enduro Challenge on Thursday; and one lap on the Road Racing World two-seater superbike with Chris Ulrich on Thursday. “This is the ultimate,” said M1 president Cameron Gray. “There has never been a promotion like this, and one lucky fan and their guest are going to have the weekend of a lifetime at the Suzuki Big Kahuna Nationals. There is no way to put a value on this promotion, because a lot of the package isn’t available at any price! If you tried to dream up the absolutely best possible weekend at a Superbike race, this would be it. Somebody is going to win this incredible package, and we wish everyone good luck!” The Suzuki Big Kahuna Nationals offers a variety of ticket packages designed to fit every budget, including standard general-admissions tickets, Big Kahuna Super Tickets, Big Dog Hospitality Passes, Little Dog Hospitality Passes, Pit Walk Passes, car parking passes and camping passes. All current military personnel will receive a 30-percent discount and free parking with a copy of a current military ID (advance) or by presenting their ID card at the gate. Similarly, college students will be eligible for a 15-percent discount with a copy of a current college ID (advance) or by presenting their ID card at the gate. Groups of 20 or more will also be eligible for a 15-percent discount, providing the order is paid for with one credit card. Discounts do not apply to Trackside VIP Suite and Big Kahuna Super Tickets, or to Big Dog Hospitality Passes or Pit Walk Passes. Children aged 12 and under will receive free admission, provided they are accompanied by a paid adult, but must have a Little Dog Hospitality Pass to enter the Big Dog Hospitality area. Advance ticket sales will end at 5:00 pm on August 14. Tickets ordered too late to mail will be able to be picked up at Will Call at the track. To purchase tickets, visit www.m1event.com or www.gettix.net. VIRginia International Raceway is a multi-purpose road racing facility, located on the Dan River between Danville and South Boston, Va., and just north of historic Milton, N.C. In addition to its 3.27-mile natural-terrain road racing circuit, VIR is the cornerstone of VIR Club, America’s first motorsports country club; the VIR Raceplex Industrial Park; the VIR Gallery, a sales showroom for high-end collector and racing cars; Plantation Valley Kart Track, a 5/8-mile paved karting circuit; The Lodge at VIR, a 27-room trackside hotel; and the Oak Tree Tavern, a full-service restaurant located within the circa-1840 Plantation Clubhouse. For more information on VIRginia International Raceway, visit the track’s website at www.virclub.com or telephone 434-822-7700. For more information on M1 Entertainment, visit their website at www.m1event.com or contact them via telephone at 303-377-3278. For more information on the AMA Superbike Championship Presented by Parts Unlimited, visit their website at www.amasuperbike.com.

FIM 250cc GP World Championship Donington Park, England June 30 Provisional Qualifying Results: 1. Jorge LORENZO (Aprilia), 1:32.115 2. Alex DE ANGELIS (Aprilia), 1:32.670 3. Hector BARBERA (Aprilia), 1:32.846 4. Andrea DOVIZIOSO (Honda), 1:32.891 5. Hiroshi AOYAMA (KTM), 1:32.959 6. Roberto LOCATELLI (Aprilia), 1:33.331 7. Marco SIMONCELLI (Gilera), 1:33.346 8. Shuhei AOYAMA (Honda), 1:33.378 9. Jakub SMRZ (Aprilia), 1:33.454 10. Yuki TAKAHASHI (Honda), 1:33.540 11. Anthony WEST (Aprilia), 1:33.637 12. Sylvain GUINTOLI (Aprilia), 1:33.812 13. Manuel POGGIALI (KTM), 1:33.960 14. Andrea BALLERINI (Aprilia), 1:35.016 15. Franco BATTAINI (Aprilia), 1:35.059