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Fifty Teams Enter The Zolder 6 Hour FIM World Endurance Race

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Fifty Teams Enter The Zolder 6 Hour FIM World Endurance Race

Fifty Entries Fifty teams have signed up for the race, with the permanent championship numbers swelled by a record number of wild-card entries. Amongst the more interesting wildcard entries is the Van Zon Honda of Michael Schulten, Werner Daemen and Stephane Mertens. Schulten and Daemen qualified in second place for the Assen 500 round of the championship and former World Endurance Champion Mertens will add his considerable endurance experience and circuit knowledge to the team at Zolder. Seven Manufacturers Teams representing seven manufacturers will compete in the Zolder 6 Hour race. 22 Suzukis, 17 Yamahas, 4 Kawasakis, 4 Hondas, 1 Aprilia, 1 Ducati and 1 Metiss special will take part in the race. The Metiss special is a hub-centre steered one-off machine based around a Suzuki GSX-R1000 engine, and one of the Yamahas is a locally entered 600cc YZF-R6. The Aprilia has been entered by RVC Endurance Team and the Ducati by Redfox; both are Belgian teams. Seventeen Nations Teams entries from Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, the Netherlands, Serbia, Slovakia, Sweden and Switzerland have been received and riders from Australia, Estonia, Hungary, Japan, Poland and Slovenia will also take part in the race. Race Next Weekend The Zolder 6 Hour race takes place on the 18th of June, with official practice and qualifying from Friday 16th onwards.

Nicky Hayden’s U.S. GP Flag Up for Auction

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Nicky Hayden’s U.S. GP Flag Up for Auction

Autographed Collectables, the world’s leader in Motor Racing Memorabilia is pleased to bring you this United States Flag which was used by Nicky on his Victory Lap after winning the 2005 Laguna Seca GP. It will be auctioned off by Autographed Collectables on the Saturday of the 2006 Laguna Seca GP. Come and see us for more information, between turns 3 & 4 next to the Dunlop Bridge or by visiting www.air23.com.au. A portion of the proceeds will go to Nicky’s preferred charity, the “Make A Wish Foundation.”

Miller Motorsports Park Opens To The Public For The First Time Free Of Charge For WERA Races

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Miller Motorsports Park Opens To The Public For The First Time Free Of Charge For WERA Races

Tooele County, Utah Race fans and curious spectators will get their first “Sneak Peek” of the new, state-of-the-art Miller Motorsports Park on Saturday, June 10 when the gates open, free of charge, for a day of racing and family fun. “This is an incredible opportunity for the public to get a first-hand look at what the park has to offer and feel the thrill and excitement of the wonderful world of racing,” said Miller Motorsports Park General Manager Alan Wilson. “This will be just a taste of what fans can expect to see throughout the season and we hope everyone will come out and take advantage of this free sneak peek as the inaugural season at Miller Motorsports Park gets underway.” There will be motorcycle racing throughout the day as WERA Motorcycle Roadracing, (Western Eastern Racing Association) one of the oldest and largest national sanctioning bodies in the sport, holds a regional event. Special activities for the entire family begin at 11:30 a.m. and run through 3:00 p.m. including demonstrations by the Ogio Freestyle Motorcross team sponsored by Red Bull (1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m.), live entertainment by Utah favorites The Fender Benders and Salsa Brava, inflatable games provided by Sweet Jumps, helicopter rides, kart and mini-motorcycle track rentals, along with exhibitor booths and the best race track food in the country at the facility concession stands. Admission and parking are free of charge. Gates open at 7:00 a.m. and WERA practice begins at 8:30 a.m. on the main track. Miller Motorsports Park is already considered by many to be the premier roadracing facility in the United States. The design philosophy of Miller Motorsports Park has led to the creation of a national standard for roadracing and karting which is equal or superior to any existing North American facility. Miller Motorsports Park also features exceptional corporate and hospitality facilities designed to attract sponsors and corporate involvement in a wide range of activities, both on and off the track. Miller Motorsports Park is easily accessed by major highway (I-80), and surrounding county roads. 2006 Miller Motorsports Park Race Schedule Includes: June 16-18 Honda Summit of Speed featuring the AMA Superbike and Supermoto Championships presented by Parts Unlimited July 13-15 Larry H. Miller Dealerships Utah Grand Prix featuring the American LeMans Series and the SCCA Speed World Challenge July 30 August 2 Utah Fast Pass, a three-day drive on Utah’s most scenic roads, designed to showcase the rare “super cars” of yesterday and today. August 2-3 Zions Bank Heroes of Speed presented by Classic Motorsports magazine. (Historic Car Racing) August 31-Sept. 2 The Discount Tire Sunchaser featuring the Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series 9-hour endurance race September 15-17 Vintage Motorcycle Racing Tickets for these events can be purchased on line at www.MillerMotorPark.com or by calling (801) 325-SEAT (7328).

Still More From Last Weekend’s AMA Races At Road America

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Still More From Last Weekend’s AMA Races At Road America

Suzuki Support Riders Double Up on AMA Supersport Podium at Road America BREA, Calif., (June 7, 2006) American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) congratulates Team M4 EMGO Suzuki’s Geoff May and Michael Barnes for bringing home two podium finishes in the recent AMA Supersport race at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis., on Sunday, June 4, 2006. May, 25, has been riding for Team M4 EMGO Suzuki since 2005. With this impressive finish at Road America, he moved into second-place overall in AMA Supersport points. This is his second Supersport podium of the season. “I feel great,” said May, who rode his M4 EMGO Suzuki GSX-R600 to second place. “I’ve been feeling like this is how it’s going to be all along. The team and I, we’ve been working real hard all weekend. And then I just put my head down. I really wanted it bad this weekend. I really wanted to be on the podium.” Teammate Barnes, 36, joined the satellite Suzuki road race team when he stepped in to ride for injured Vincent Haskovec last year. Barnes is currently seventh overall in AMA Supersport and this is his second Supersport podium of the season. “Geoff kind of surprised me towards the end,” said third-place finisher Barnes. “My Pirelli tires worked great from beginning to end. I just wish I’d gone with a little bit firmer setup. But overall I can’t complain. Geoff and I up here on the box is great for the team. My M4 EMGO Suzuki did a great job this weekend.” May, Barnes and the rest of the Suzuki support teams will next compete in AMA road racing at the brand-new Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah, June 16 – 18.

SuperBike Racing Inc.’s Andrew Wright Convicted Of Smuggling

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SuperBike Racing Inc.’s Andrew Wright Convicted Of Smuggling

According to a post on the official website of the U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General, SuperBike Racing Inc.’s Andrew Wright has been found “guilty by a federal jury in Valdosta, Georgia of multiple felony charges related to the importation and sale of grey market high-end motorcycles under false pretenses.”

The official government website also notes that “Wright was convicted on all nine counts (smuggling, false statements, mail fraud, and wire fraud) of an indictment filed in June 2005…The investigation was conducted jointly with the EPA-OIG and DHS-ICE, with assistance from NHTSA, DHS Customs and Border Patrol, and the EPA Office of Transportation and Air Quality.”

According to the website, Wright has not yet been sentenced in the case.

For more information, go to the government website here:

http://www.oig.dot.gov/item.jsp?id=1778

Texas Racer Larry Myers Charged With Selling Stolen Vehicles

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Texas Racer Larry Myers Charged With Selling Stolen Vehicles

According to a report on the KVUE TV News website, CMRA racer Larry Myers has been arrested on three felony counts of selling stolen cars and motorcycles. The report can be seen here: ~http://www.kvue.com/news/local/stories/060606kvuechopshop-cb.5cf0d18e.html~ Myers, age 23, is seventh in CMRA Expert points for the 2006 season and races a Kawasaki ZX-6R. In a post on the “CMRA Main mBoard” section of the CMRA website(~http://www.cmraracing.com/mboard.htm~) titled “Larry Myers,” Myers said that he is innocent and predicted that he will be exonerated.

Ducati Owners Can Get U.S. Grand Prix Parking Passes For Ducati Island

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Ducati Owners Can Get U.S. Grand Prix Parking Passes For Ducati Island

Ducati Island parking passes available first come, first serve race weekend at the Embassy Suites in Seaside. Cupertino, CA Ducati owners attending this year’s Red Bull US Grand Prix at Laguna Seca can receive a special parking pass, which allows direct access to the infield area known as “Ducati Island”. These official Ducati-only passes will be distributed at the Laguna Seca Will Call location, The Embassy Suites Hotel in Seaside, California. Pass distribution will begin Friday, July 21 at 7am. Similar to last year, please note that a parking pass is required to park on Ducati Island but does not guarantee a place on the Island. Parking is limited by physical capacity and will be first come, first serve to anyone with a pass. Parking passes will be distributed at the Embassy Suites,1441 Del Monte Boulevard, Seaside, California 93955 from 7am noon, Friday, July 21 and Saturday, July 22 or until all parking passes have been distributed, whichever comes first. One parking pass per bike. No pre-registration is necessary; just bring your current registration and picture id with you. Parking passes must be picked up in person and are valid for all three days of the race weekend. Complete details and updates can be found online at www.ducatiusa.com or at you local Ducati dealer. Aside from complimentary Ducati Island parking, Ducati owners enjoy a special status at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The Island is located just inside turn three and has been a staple of the Ducati experience since 1998. Existing Ducati owners will receive special hospitality, gear check, and parking privileges throughout the weekend, while other spectators who visit the island can enjoy Ducati Vendors, Team Ducati Corse autograph sessions and other Ducati product displays. 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.

Giveaways Sought For Wegman Benefit Fund Drive During CCS/ASRA Event At V.I.R

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Giveaways Sought For Wegman Benefit Fund Drive During CCS/ASRA Event At V.I.R

Prizes are being sought for the Wegman Benefit Fund drive to take place during the CCS/ASRA event at Virginia International Raceway June 24-25. Each person who contributes $25 or more to the Wegman Fund during the weekend will be eligible to enter the drawings. Donations and drawing entries will be accepted in the Registration classroom (first floor of the North Tower) and winners must be present to win. “I hope that the prizes will entice everyone to donate more than they normally would to Wegman.”, said Jeanne Muse, CCS’ head registrar and volunteer organizer for the drive. Vendors, sponsors and individuals wishing to donate a prize should contact Jeanne (phone: 828-684-0195; email: [email protected]). To get the ball rolling, A & J Recognition, Jeanne’s company, has pledged over $200 in Cash Prizes. In addition, the Paul Farrell Memorial trophy and a cash award of $50 will be given to the winner of Sunday’s Amateur Middleweight SuperSport race. “This is our way of remembering Paul and doing a little something extra for novice racers, whom he helped in so many ways while he was alive.”, she said. “I hope others will come forward to show their support for such a worthwhile organization.” To learn more about A & J Recognition, visit www.ajrecognition.com

Capirossi Tied For Points Lead As He Heads To Catalan For The Seventh Round Of MotoGP Series

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Capirossi Tied For Points Lead As He Heads To Catalan For The Seventh Round Of MotoGP Series

The Ducati Marlboro Team visits Spain for the second time this year to contest the Catalan Grand Prix, the seventh round of what’s turning out to be the best World Championship since MotoGP kicked off in 2002. This is a big weekend for both the team’s riders because Loris Capirossi currently leads the World Championship chase and Gibernau is nicely up to speed for his home GP. At the previous race in Italy Gibernau qualified on pole with Capirossi second and the pair were also the fastest two riders in the race, Capirossi quickest, Gibernau a close second quickest. The duo’s impressive pace is further proof of the continuing evolution of Ducati’s Desmosedici MotoGP bike, which now combines superb rider-friendly performance with massive horsepower. LORIS CAPIROSSI, Ducati Marlboro Team rider, 1st overall Loris Capirossi leads the 2006 World Championship after finishing a brilliant second in the Italian GP. Although equal on points with Nicky Hayden, the Ducati Marlboro Team rider leads the series because his best result of the year (victory at the season-opening Spanish GP) is better than Hayden’s best (two runner-up finishes). Capirossi has every reason to feel confident about Catalunya because it was here three years ago that he made history by winning Ducati’s first premier-class GP victory. “We are all looking forward to this race because we are in great shape, really competitive at pretty much every track. The year started so well and it is continuing to go well, thanks to all the work done by Ducati and Bridgestone. Catalunya is another fast track with a big straight but while our bike is fast, these days we focus on rideability, which is more important than top speed. I love Catalunya and I love racing in Spain because the fans are great. The circuit is very technical and you can have a lot of fun sliding the bike through turns three and four.” SETE GIBERNAU, Ducati Marlboro Team rider, 9th overall Sete Gibernau looks forward to his home race with real enthusiasm after a storming ride in Italy. Like his team-mate, Gibernau also has good form at Catalunya, having started the 2004 and 2005 events from pole. Although he has yet to win at the track, he has finished on the podium on four occasions. “Catalunya can be strange because the grip changes a lot according to conditions. The new surface was better last year, though F1 racing always leaves a lot of rubber which may still affect grip. But I enjoy it, I always have done, it’s a complete racetrack with a little bit of everything. And, of course, for me the atmosphere is quite big! The important thing is to get the bike to give good traction through turns three and four. If you can do that you have good traction around the whole track. I had a good race in Italy, up front again and really enjoying myself because I’m starting to understand how to get the best out of the Ducati. With this team I feel better than ever and happier than ever.” LIVIO SUPPO, Ducati MotoGP project manager “It’s great to go to Catalunya leading the World Championship and with the team in top form, Loris leading the title chase and Sete proving that he can fight to win races with his Desmosedici. I think we should be able to maintain the high level of the last few races, even though we had a tough time at Catalunya last year. Bridgestone have done unbelievable work since then, their tyres working well during the IRTA tests at Catalunya in March and also at Qatar, a hot, low-grip circuit. This gives us real confidence.” THE CIRCUIT Catalunya is another challenging racetrack, characterised by long, constant-radius corners that place the emphasis on a flowing riding style, as well as excellent chassis and tyre performance. The circuit was resurfaced last year. Catalunya is in the centre of Spain’s motorcycle racing heartland and joined the GP fixture list in 1992, hosting the Grand Prix of Europe. Wayne Rainey (Marlboro Team Roberts Yamaha) won the first-ever 500 GP at the track in May ’92. In ’96 the event was renamed the Catalan Grand Prix. Lap record: Valentino Rossi (Yamaha), 1m 43.195s, 164.903kmh/102.466mph (2005) Pole position 2005: Sete Gibernau (Honda), 1m 42.337s DUCATI MARLBORO TEAM RIDER DATA LOGS LORIS CAPIROSSI Age: 33 (born April 4, 1973) Lives: Monaco Bike: Ducati Marlboro Team Desmosedici GP6 GP starts: 237 (67xMotoGP, 59×500, 84×250, 27×125) GP victories: 26 (4xMotoGP, 2×500, 12×250, 8×125) First GP victory: Britain, 1990 (125) First GP: Japan, 1990 (125) Pole positions: 40 (7xMotoGP, 5×500, 23×250, 5×125) First pole: Australia, 1991 (125) World Championships: 3 (125: 1990, 1991, 250: 1998) Catalunya 2005 results: Grid: 6th. Race: 12th SETE GIBERNAU Age: 33 (born December 15, 1972) Lives: Switzerland Bike: Ducati Marlboro Team Desmosedici GP6 GP starts: 166 (71xMotoGP, 76×500, 19×250) GP victories: 9 (8xMotoGP, 1×500) First GP victory: Valencia, 2001 (500) First GP: Spain, 1993 (250) Pole positions: 13 (12xMotoGP, 1×500) First pole: South Africa, 2000 (500) Catalunya 2005 results: Grid: pole. Race: 2nd

125cc Wild Card Riders For The Catalunya Grand Prix

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125cc Wild Card Riders For The Catalunya Grand Prix

The wild-card riders who will race in the Catalunya Grand Prix, scheduled on the circuit of Catalunya on June 18 next, are the following: 125cc class classe 125cc #76 Ivan Maestro (SPA-Honda) Lambea TMM Racing Nominated by RFME #78 Hugo Van den Berg (NED-Aprilia) Varenhof Racing Team Nominated by FIM #80 Esteve Rabat SPA-Honda) Honda BQR Nominated by RFME #92 Pol Espargaro SPA-Derbi) Team RACC Derbi Nominated by RFME Maximum number and nomination of wild-cards riders: 125cc: 3 nominated by the FMNR (Organising Federation); 2 nominated by the FIM. 250cc: 3 nominated by the FMNR (Organising Federation); 1 nominated by MSMA (Motorcycle Sport Manufacturers’ Association); 2 nominated by the FIM. MotoGP : 1 nominated by MSMA, 1 nominated by the FIM/Dorna. – A compulsory briefing will be held for all the riders who will be participating for the first time in the current Championship, at 17h00 on the day preceding the day scheduled for the first practice session.

Fifty Teams Enter The Zolder 6 Hour FIM World Endurance Race

Fifty Entries Fifty teams have signed up for the race, with the permanent championship numbers swelled by a record number of wild-card entries. Amongst the more interesting wildcard entries is the Van Zon Honda of Michael Schulten, Werner Daemen and Stephane Mertens. Schulten and Daemen qualified in second place for the Assen 500 round of the championship and former World Endurance Champion Mertens will add his considerable endurance experience and circuit knowledge to the team at Zolder. Seven Manufacturers Teams representing seven manufacturers will compete in the Zolder 6 Hour race. 22 Suzukis, 17 Yamahas, 4 Kawasakis, 4 Hondas, 1 Aprilia, 1 Ducati and 1 Metiss special will take part in the race. The Metiss special is a hub-centre steered one-off machine based around a Suzuki GSX-R1000 engine, and one of the Yamahas is a locally entered 600cc YZF-R6. The Aprilia has been entered by RVC Endurance Team and the Ducati by Redfox; both are Belgian teams. Seventeen Nations Teams entries from Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, the Netherlands, Serbia, Slovakia, Sweden and Switzerland have been received and riders from Australia, Estonia, Hungary, Japan, Poland and Slovenia will also take part in the race. Race Next Weekend The Zolder 6 Hour race takes place on the 18th of June, with official practice and qualifying from Friday 16th onwards.

Nicky Hayden’s U.S. GP Flag Up for Auction

Autographed Collectables, the world’s leader in Motor Racing Memorabilia is pleased to bring you this United States Flag which was used by Nicky on his Victory Lap after winning the 2005 Laguna Seca GP. It will be auctioned off by Autographed Collectables on the Saturday of the 2006 Laguna Seca GP. Come and see us for more information, between turns 3 & 4 next to the Dunlop Bridge or by visiting www.air23.com.au. A portion of the proceeds will go to Nicky’s preferred charity, the “Make A Wish Foundation.”

Miller Motorsports Park Opens To The Public For The First Time Free Of Charge For WERA Races

Tooele County, Utah Race fans and curious spectators will get their first “Sneak Peek” of the new, state-of-the-art Miller Motorsports Park on Saturday, June 10 when the gates open, free of charge, for a day of racing and family fun. “This is an incredible opportunity for the public to get a first-hand look at what the park has to offer and feel the thrill and excitement of the wonderful world of racing,” said Miller Motorsports Park General Manager Alan Wilson. “This will be just a taste of what fans can expect to see throughout the season and we hope everyone will come out and take advantage of this free sneak peek as the inaugural season at Miller Motorsports Park gets underway.” There will be motorcycle racing throughout the day as WERA Motorcycle Roadracing, (Western Eastern Racing Association) one of the oldest and largest national sanctioning bodies in the sport, holds a regional event. Special activities for the entire family begin at 11:30 a.m. and run through 3:00 p.m. including demonstrations by the Ogio Freestyle Motorcross team sponsored by Red Bull (1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m.), live entertainment by Utah favorites The Fender Benders and Salsa Brava, inflatable games provided by Sweet Jumps, helicopter rides, kart and mini-motorcycle track rentals, along with exhibitor booths and the best race track food in the country at the facility concession stands. Admission and parking are free of charge. Gates open at 7:00 a.m. and WERA practice begins at 8:30 a.m. on the main track. Miller Motorsports Park is already considered by many to be the premier roadracing facility in the United States. The design philosophy of Miller Motorsports Park has led to the creation of a national standard for roadracing and karting which is equal or superior to any existing North American facility. Miller Motorsports Park also features exceptional corporate and hospitality facilities designed to attract sponsors and corporate involvement in a wide range of activities, both on and off the track. Miller Motorsports Park is easily accessed by major highway (I-80), and surrounding county roads. 2006 Miller Motorsports Park Race Schedule Includes: June 16-18 Honda Summit of Speed featuring the AMA Superbike and Supermoto Championships presented by Parts Unlimited July 13-15 Larry H. Miller Dealerships Utah Grand Prix featuring the American LeMans Series and the SCCA Speed World Challenge July 30 August 2 Utah Fast Pass, a three-day drive on Utah’s most scenic roads, designed to showcase the rare “super cars” of yesterday and today. August 2-3 Zions Bank Heroes of Speed presented by Classic Motorsports magazine. (Historic Car Racing) August 31-Sept. 2 The Discount Tire Sunchaser featuring the Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series 9-hour endurance race September 15-17 Vintage Motorcycle Racing Tickets for these events can be purchased on line at www.MillerMotorPark.com or by calling (801) 325-SEAT (7328).

Still More From Last Weekend’s AMA Races At Road America

Suzuki Support Riders Double Up on AMA Supersport Podium at Road America BREA, Calif., (June 7, 2006) American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) congratulates Team M4 EMGO Suzuki’s Geoff May and Michael Barnes for bringing home two podium finishes in the recent AMA Supersport race at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis., on Sunday, June 4, 2006. May, 25, has been riding for Team M4 EMGO Suzuki since 2005. With this impressive finish at Road America, he moved into second-place overall in AMA Supersport points. This is his second Supersport podium of the season. “I feel great,” said May, who rode his M4 EMGO Suzuki GSX-R600 to second place. “I’ve been feeling like this is how it’s going to be all along. The team and I, we’ve been working real hard all weekend. And then I just put my head down. I really wanted it bad this weekend. I really wanted to be on the podium.” Teammate Barnes, 36, joined the satellite Suzuki road race team when he stepped in to ride for injured Vincent Haskovec last year. Barnes is currently seventh overall in AMA Supersport and this is his second Supersport podium of the season. “Geoff kind of surprised me towards the end,” said third-place finisher Barnes. “My Pirelli tires worked great from beginning to end. I just wish I’d gone with a little bit firmer setup. But overall I can’t complain. Geoff and I up here on the box is great for the team. My M4 EMGO Suzuki did a great job this weekend.” May, Barnes and the rest of the Suzuki support teams will next compete in AMA road racing at the brand-new Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah, June 16 – 18.

SuperBike Racing Inc.’s Andrew Wright Convicted Of Smuggling

According to a post on the official website of the U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General, SuperBike Racing Inc.’s Andrew Wright has been found “guilty by a federal jury in Valdosta, Georgia of multiple felony charges related to the importation and sale of grey market high-end motorcycles under false pretenses.”

The official government website also notes that “Wright was convicted on all nine counts (smuggling, false statements, mail fraud, and wire fraud) of an indictment filed in June 2005…The investigation was conducted jointly with the EPA-OIG and DHS-ICE, with assistance from NHTSA, DHS Customs and Border Patrol, and the EPA Office of Transportation and Air Quality.”

According to the website, Wright has not yet been sentenced in the case.

For more information, go to the government website here:

http://www.oig.dot.gov/item.jsp?id=1778

Texas Racer Larry Myers Charged With Selling Stolen Vehicles

According to a report on the KVUE TV News website, CMRA racer Larry Myers has been arrested on three felony counts of selling stolen cars and motorcycles. The report can be seen here: ~http://www.kvue.com/news/local/stories/060606kvuechopshop-cb.5cf0d18e.html~ Myers, age 23, is seventh in CMRA Expert points for the 2006 season and races a Kawasaki ZX-6R. In a post on the “CMRA Main mBoard” section of the CMRA website(~http://www.cmraracing.com/mboard.htm~) titled “Larry Myers,” Myers said that he is innocent and predicted that he will be exonerated.

Ducati Owners Can Get U.S. Grand Prix Parking Passes For Ducati Island

Ducati Island parking passes available first come, first serve race weekend at the Embassy Suites in Seaside. Cupertino, CA Ducati owners attending this year’s Red Bull US Grand Prix at Laguna Seca can receive a special parking pass, which allows direct access to the infield area known as “Ducati Island”. These official Ducati-only passes will be distributed at the Laguna Seca Will Call location, The Embassy Suites Hotel in Seaside, California. Pass distribution will begin Friday, July 21 at 7am. Similar to last year, please note that a parking pass is required to park on Ducati Island but does not guarantee a place on the Island. Parking is limited by physical capacity and will be first come, first serve to anyone with a pass. Parking passes will be distributed at the Embassy Suites,1441 Del Monte Boulevard, Seaside, California 93955 from 7am noon, Friday, July 21 and Saturday, July 22 or until all parking passes have been distributed, whichever comes first. One parking pass per bike. No pre-registration is necessary; just bring your current registration and picture id with you. Parking passes must be picked up in person and are valid for all three days of the race weekend. Complete details and updates can be found online at www.ducatiusa.com or at you local Ducati dealer. Aside from complimentary Ducati Island parking, Ducati owners enjoy a special status at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The Island is located just inside turn three and has been a staple of the Ducati experience since 1998. Existing Ducati owners will receive special hospitality, gear check, and parking privileges throughout the weekend, while other spectators who visit the island can enjoy Ducati Vendors, Team Ducati Corse autograph sessions and other Ducati product displays. 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.

Giveaways Sought For Wegman Benefit Fund Drive During CCS/ASRA Event At V.I.R

Prizes are being sought for the Wegman Benefit Fund drive to take place during the CCS/ASRA event at Virginia International Raceway June 24-25. Each person who contributes $25 or more to the Wegman Fund during the weekend will be eligible to enter the drawings. Donations and drawing entries will be accepted in the Registration classroom (first floor of the North Tower) and winners must be present to win. “I hope that the prizes will entice everyone to donate more than they normally would to Wegman.”, said Jeanne Muse, CCS’ head registrar and volunteer organizer for the drive. Vendors, sponsors and individuals wishing to donate a prize should contact Jeanne (phone: 828-684-0195; email: [email protected]). To get the ball rolling, A & J Recognition, Jeanne’s company, has pledged over $200 in Cash Prizes. In addition, the Paul Farrell Memorial trophy and a cash award of $50 will be given to the winner of Sunday’s Amateur Middleweight SuperSport race. “This is our way of remembering Paul and doing a little something extra for novice racers, whom he helped in so many ways while he was alive.”, she said. “I hope others will come forward to show their support for such a worthwhile organization.” To learn more about A & J Recognition, visit www.ajrecognition.com

Capirossi Tied For Points Lead As He Heads To Catalan For The Seventh Round Of MotoGP Series

The Ducati Marlboro Team visits Spain for the second time this year to contest the Catalan Grand Prix, the seventh round of what’s turning out to be the best World Championship since MotoGP kicked off in 2002. This is a big weekend for both the team’s riders because Loris Capirossi currently leads the World Championship chase and Gibernau is nicely up to speed for his home GP. At the previous race in Italy Gibernau qualified on pole with Capirossi second and the pair were also the fastest two riders in the race, Capirossi quickest, Gibernau a close second quickest. The duo’s impressive pace is further proof of the continuing evolution of Ducati’s Desmosedici MotoGP bike, which now combines superb rider-friendly performance with massive horsepower. LORIS CAPIROSSI, Ducati Marlboro Team rider, 1st overall Loris Capirossi leads the 2006 World Championship after finishing a brilliant second in the Italian GP. Although equal on points with Nicky Hayden, the Ducati Marlboro Team rider leads the series because his best result of the year (victory at the season-opening Spanish GP) is better than Hayden’s best (two runner-up finishes). Capirossi has every reason to feel confident about Catalunya because it was here three years ago that he made history by winning Ducati’s first premier-class GP victory. “We are all looking forward to this race because we are in great shape, really competitive at pretty much every track. The year started so well and it is continuing to go well, thanks to all the work done by Ducati and Bridgestone. Catalunya is another fast track with a big straight but while our bike is fast, these days we focus on rideability, which is more important than top speed. I love Catalunya and I love racing in Spain because the fans are great. The circuit is very technical and you can have a lot of fun sliding the bike through turns three and four.” SETE GIBERNAU, Ducati Marlboro Team rider, 9th overall Sete Gibernau looks forward to his home race with real enthusiasm after a storming ride in Italy. Like his team-mate, Gibernau also has good form at Catalunya, having started the 2004 and 2005 events from pole. Although he has yet to win at the track, he has finished on the podium on four occasions. “Catalunya can be strange because the grip changes a lot according to conditions. The new surface was better last year, though F1 racing always leaves a lot of rubber which may still affect grip. But I enjoy it, I always have done, it’s a complete racetrack with a little bit of everything. And, of course, for me the atmosphere is quite big! The important thing is to get the bike to give good traction through turns three and four. If you can do that you have good traction around the whole track. I had a good race in Italy, up front again and really enjoying myself because I’m starting to understand how to get the best out of the Ducati. With this team I feel better than ever and happier than ever.” LIVIO SUPPO, Ducati MotoGP project manager “It’s great to go to Catalunya leading the World Championship and with the team in top form, Loris leading the title chase and Sete proving that he can fight to win races with his Desmosedici. I think we should be able to maintain the high level of the last few races, even though we had a tough time at Catalunya last year. Bridgestone have done unbelievable work since then, their tyres working well during the IRTA tests at Catalunya in March and also at Qatar, a hot, low-grip circuit. This gives us real confidence.” THE CIRCUIT Catalunya is another challenging racetrack, characterised by long, constant-radius corners that place the emphasis on a flowing riding style, as well as excellent chassis and tyre performance. The circuit was resurfaced last year. Catalunya is in the centre of Spain’s motorcycle racing heartland and joined the GP fixture list in 1992, hosting the Grand Prix of Europe. Wayne Rainey (Marlboro Team Roberts Yamaha) won the first-ever 500 GP at the track in May ’92. In ’96 the event was renamed the Catalan Grand Prix. Lap record: Valentino Rossi (Yamaha), 1m 43.195s, 164.903kmh/102.466mph (2005) Pole position 2005: Sete Gibernau (Honda), 1m 42.337s DUCATI MARLBORO TEAM RIDER DATA LOGS LORIS CAPIROSSI Age: 33 (born April 4, 1973) Lives: Monaco Bike: Ducati Marlboro Team Desmosedici GP6 GP starts: 237 (67xMotoGP, 59×500, 84×250, 27×125) GP victories: 26 (4xMotoGP, 2×500, 12×250, 8×125) First GP victory: Britain, 1990 (125) First GP: Japan, 1990 (125) Pole positions: 40 (7xMotoGP, 5×500, 23×250, 5×125) First pole: Australia, 1991 (125) World Championships: 3 (125: 1990, 1991, 250: 1998) Catalunya 2005 results: Grid: 6th. Race: 12th SETE GIBERNAU Age: 33 (born December 15, 1972) Lives: Switzerland Bike: Ducati Marlboro Team Desmosedici GP6 GP starts: 166 (71xMotoGP, 76×500, 19×250) GP victories: 9 (8xMotoGP, 1×500) First GP victory: Valencia, 2001 (500) First GP: Spain, 1993 (250) Pole positions: 13 (12xMotoGP, 1×500) First pole: South Africa, 2000 (500) Catalunya 2005 results: Grid: pole. Race: 2nd

125cc Wild Card Riders For The Catalunya Grand Prix

The wild-card riders who will race in the Catalunya Grand Prix, scheduled on the circuit of Catalunya on June 18 next, are the following: 125cc class classe 125cc #76 Ivan Maestro (SPA-Honda) Lambea TMM Racing Nominated by RFME #78 Hugo Van den Berg (NED-Aprilia) Varenhof Racing Team Nominated by FIM #80 Esteve Rabat SPA-Honda) Honda BQR Nominated by RFME #92 Pol Espargaro SPA-Derbi) Team RACC Derbi Nominated by RFME Maximum number and nomination of wild-cards riders: 125cc: 3 nominated by the FMNR (Organising Federation); 2 nominated by the FIM. 250cc: 3 nominated by the FMNR (Organising Federation); 1 nominated by MSMA (Motorcycle Sport Manufacturers’ Association); 2 nominated by the FIM. MotoGP : 1 nominated by MSMA, 1 nominated by the FIM/Dorna. – A compulsory briefing will be held for all the riders who will be participating for the first time in the current Championship, at 17h00 on the day preceding the day scheduled for the first practice session.

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