HAYDEN LOOKS TO JOIN ELITE LIST OF THREE-TIME LAGUNA SECA SUPERSPORT WINNERS Yates holding off DiSalvo in Repsol Lubricants Superstock PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 5, 2005) Kawasaki’s Tommy Hayden comes to round seven of the Pro Honda Oils Supersport Championship presented by Shoei seeking to join Mike Smith, Miguel Duhamel and Jamie Hacking in becoming the fourth rider to win three AMA Supersport races at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The Supersport race is part of the combined Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and AMA Superbike Championship weekend that runs July 8-10. Hayden has opened a commanding 46-point lead over Jamie Hacking in the 2005 series and appears well on his way to defending his title. He could become the first rider to win back-to-back AMA Supersport Championships in nearly a decade. Hayden and Hacking’s season-long Supersport battle took a hit when Hacking was injured in a bicycling accident in May and was forced to miss the Road America round. He is a question mark for Laguna Seca having undergone surgery on his elbows less than a month ago. For Hayden, the season has gone better than planned. He’s scored three wins in six rounds and has finished second in the races he didn’t win. “Kawasaki has given me a great bike this year,” he said of the factory ZX-6RR. “I’m happy with where I am in the championship. We still have four races and a lot can happen. I’m not going to change anything just because I have a big lead. I still want to win races and Laguna has been a pretty good track for me in the past. I’m looking forward to racing on the track with all the new improvements. For sure it would be nice to get my third Supersport win there.” The other winner in the series this season is Hayden’s younger brother and Kawasaki teammate Roger Lee Hayden. The youngest Hayden brother is the defending winner at Laguna Seca. A slew of podium finishes has moved Hayden from 21st after Daytona to third in the standings. It will mark a reunion of the Hayden brothers at Laguna. All three brothers will be racing on the same track on the same weekend for the first time since 2002. Middle brother Nicky will make his return to America racing for Repsol Honda in the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Ben Spies, of Yoshimura Suzuki, is heading up a tight group just outside the top three who are jockeying for position. Behind Spies are riders Jason DiSalvo and Aaron Gobert of Yamaha, Geoff May of M4 EMGO Suzuki and Yamaha Canada’s Chris Peris. In the Repsol Lubricants Superstock Series Aaron Yates, of Yoshimura Suzuki, holds a slim six-point edge over Graves Yamaha’s Jason DiSalvo coming into Laguna Seca. Yates is coming off a win in Wisconsin in the last round. He is hoping to score his first AMA title in three years and DiSalvo is shooting for his first championship. “It’s good to be in the hunt for another championship,” said Yates, who won the Superstock title (then called 750 Supersport) in 1996. “Superstock has a lot of competition and I’m looking forward to the challenge of trying to stay in front of these guys to the end of the season.” Tommy Hayden, the defending Laguna Superstock winner, is third in the standings and still has an outside chance at winning two championships in a single season. The AMA Superstock Series race at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca will be televised nationally on SPEED Channel, Sunday, July 10 beginning at 4 p.m. Eastern, while the Supersport race will broadcast on Tuesday, July 12 at 1 p.m. Eastern. For additional information on the combined Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix/AMA Superbike weekend contact (800) 327-SECA or visit the website www.laguna-seca.com.

2005-2006 THQ WORLD SUPERCROSS GP/THQ AMA SUPERCROSS SERIES PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 5, 2005) AMA Pro Racing and Clear Channel Entertainment Motor Sports announced today the 2005-2006 THQ World Supercross GP/THQ AMA Supercross Series race schedule. The schedule features some familiar venues and one historic new one. After a successful 2004-2005 THQ World Supercross GP/THQ AMA Supercross Series that drew near record numbers for live event attendance of nearly 800,000 fans and posted the strongest television ratings in history, the sport of supercross gears up for another banner season. “Once again we are delighted to bring the world’s fastest growing motorsport to some of the most prestigious stadiums around the country and into Canada,” said Charlie Mancuso, president, Clear Channel Entertainment Motor Sports. “The markets we will play in this year will allow tremendous exposure for the sponsors, the riders, the teams and the sport in general.” AMA Pro Racing CEO Scott Hollingsworth commented on the continued strength of the THQ AMA Supercross Series. “AMA Supercross continues to be a great product,” said Hollingsworth. “We’ve got the best riders in the world competing in the best venues in front of the most passionate fans. Rider and factory participation remains strong as does sponsor interest. Along with Clear Channel, we’re looking forward to another tremendous year.” Reigning THQ World Supercross GP/THQ AMA Supercross Series champion Ricky Carmichael will race for his fifth 250cc AMA Supercross Series championship. Carmichael will race against a loaded field, including Kawasaki’s two-time THQ AMA Regional Supercross Series champion James Stewart, who missed most of 2004-2005 with an injury, and 2004 THQ AMA Supercross Series champion Yamaha’s Chad Reed. The new stop on the schedule is Detroit’s Ford Field, which was completed in August 2002, and is home to the NFL’s Detroit Lions. The $500 million dollar facility has 65,000 seats and is in the heart of downtown Detroit. A sprawling 1.85 million square feet stadium, Ford Field has four levels of suites and a seven story atrium. Ford Field replaces the race held at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Mich., which is scheduled to be torn down in 2006. “Last year was a special season for me, and I look forward to returning to the stadiums that have been a part of my career for years,” said Carmichael. “The addition of Ford Field is exciting because racing at a new venue challenges the riders and teams and gives the fans a new look at supercross. I enjoy racing on the west coast but I’m very comfortable on all of the east coast tracks. I look forward to defending my title in 2005-2006 against talented riders like James Stewart, Chad Reed and Kevin Windham.” DATE VENUE LOCATION Dec. 3, 2005 Sky Dome Toronto, ON, Canada** Dec. 10, 2005 B.C. Place Stadium Vancouver, BC, Canada** Jan. 7, 2006 Angel Stadium of Anaheim Anaheim, CA Jan. 14, 2006 Bank One Park Phoenix, AZ Jan. 21, 2006 Angel Stadium of Anaheim Anaheim, CA Jan. 28, 2006 SBC Park San Francisco, CA Feb. 4, 2006 Angel Stadium of Anaheim Anaheim, CA Feb. 11, 2006 Qualcomm Stadium San Diego, CA Feb. 18, 2006 Edward Jones Dome St. Louis, MO Feb. 25, 2006 Georgia Dome Atlanta, GA March 4, 2006 RCA Dome Indianapolis, IN March 11, 2006 Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, FL* March 18, 2006 Citrus Bowl Orlando, FL March 25, 2006 Ford Field Detroit , MI April 1, 2006 Reliant Stadium Houston, TX April 22, 2006 Texas Stadium Dallas, TX April 29, 2006 Qwest Field Seattle, WA May 6, 2006 Sam Boyd Stadium Las Vegas, NV (*Non Clear Channel Event) July 15-17: An exclusive offer to purchase tickets early is made to the official Cross Club members. Cross Club members also receive a monthly, in-depth newsletter with special offers, news and local promotions. Not only is joining the Cross Club free of charge, it gives fans first choice in picking their seats at THQ World Supercross GP/THQ AMA Supercross Series races, National Arenacross races and IFMA Freestyle Motocross events. July 18-24: Tickets will be available through our internet pre-sale via www.supercross.cc.com; www.fmx.cc.com; www.arenacross.com; www.motorsports.cc.com; ticketmaster.com; www.unlvtickets.com (Las Vegas); www.tickets.com (San Francisco Guthrie, Okla.); www.pmiwi.com (Green Bay); www.neweratickets.com (Des Moines). July 25: Tickets go on sale nationally to all fans via the internet, arena box offices and Ticketmaster. For more information about the THQ World Supercross GP/THQ AMA Supercross Series, please log on to www.supercross.cc.com.

McBAIN WINS IN CANADA Team Suzuki Press Office – July 4, 2005. Clint McBain completed a clean sweep at Race City Motorsport Park by winning the Parts Canada Superbike Championship double header in Calgary at the weekend. In a near repeat of his victory in Saturday’s opening race, the 32-year-old series veteran put his Blackfoot Suzuki GSX-R1000 into the lead from the start and proceeded to dominate the 18-lap race around the 3.2km Race City road course. Jordan Szoke finished second on his Fast Company Honda CBR1000RR, 3.024 seconds behind with Francis Martin third on the Snobgirls / Laval Moto Suzuki GSX-R1000 after a fierce battle with Szoke. “Today was a big relief,” said McBain, who clinched his first Canadian Superbike Championship event. “It was time I got to the front. I proved I could do it and I did it in style.” The win gave McBain the lead in the series after three of eight races. He now has 139 points to the 134 of Martin. Although McBain was a little slow off the line he had the lead by the time the field hit turn one and by the end of the opening lap, was almost a second clear of the pack. Behind McBain a fierce three-way battle was waged for second between Szoke, Martin and the second Blackfoot Suzuki GSX-R1000 of Kevin Lacombe. Results 1.Clint McBain (Suzuki GSX-R1000), 2. Jordan Szoke (Honda CBR1000RR), 3. Francis Martin (Suzuki GSX-R1000), 4. Kevin Lacombe (Suzuki GSX-R1000), 5. Pascal Picotte (Yamaha YZF-R1), 6. Tom Kipp (Kawasaki ZX-10R), 7. Steve Crevier (Honda CBR1000RR), 8. Frank Trombino (Yamaha YZF-R1), 9. Matthew McBride (Kawasaki ZX-10R), 10. Chris Peris (Yamaha YZF-R1). Fastest Lap: Clint McBain, 1:17.013 on lap 11. Championship Points (after 3 of 8 rounds): 1.Clint McBain 139; 2. Francis Martin 134; 3. Jordan Szoke 117; 4. Steve Crevier 97; 5. Kevin Lacombe 89; 6. Frank Trombino, 87; 7. Tom Kipp, 79; 8. Pascal Picotte, 71; 9. Matthew McBride, 67; 10. Brian Nielsen, 53 More, from a press release issued by Waznie Racing: Race City Motorsport Park Calgary Alberta July 2, 2005 Parts Canada Superbike Championship Round 2-3 The weekend starts with a 3rd place finish! Jordan qualified his Honda CBR100RR in third position for the double header this weekend here at Calgary’s Race City Motorsport Park with a 1:17.233, his fastest lap here at the two mile road course. Pole was set at 1:16.534 by Blackfoot Suzuki rider and close friend Clint McBain. Weather is typical Calgary (it has rained the last 7 years), with the anticipated precipitation starting just before the Parts Canada Superbike race. Organizers set up a 10 minute ‘wet’ practice to allow the riders a chance for a wet practice, since the weather was dry until that moment for them. To make matters more confusing, the weather changed again and began to dry as the race was about to begin. The race was having two warm up laps, and Jordan decided to change his bike that was set up with a rear slick tire, and a cut front slick to his back up bike fitted with full slicks front and rear to help cope with the quickly drying circuit. Jordan launched from the third place front row position, with a poor, difficult start on his Honda, that carries very high gearing for the fast kilometer long straightaway, and had to battle back from 6th over the 18 lap race to finish fourth. He was unable to catch the lead pack as he was held up in traffic enough that although he was cutting slightly faster laps he could not catch the leaders. Jordan set his best lap time of 1:17.608 on lap 10, the fourth fastest lap time overall in the race. The rain held off for the complete race and the forecast looks like we will have a dry race 2 on Sunday. Race City Raceway Motorsport Park Calgary Alberta July 3, 2005 Parts Canada Superbike Championship Round 2-3 Jordan Nails Second! The wet weather that plagued us yesterday was changed dramatically to a warm sunny perfect day, only to be topped by Jordan’s second place finish in Parts Canada Superbike Superbike Round 3 today. This weekend’s double header was a real nail bitter as Jordan had the battle of the year to fight off Francis Martin to get second behind Clint McBain. Jordan rode the Honda CBR1000RR off the front row third qualifying position with a better start than yesterday to finish lap one in fourth, and then move up and hold onto second over the 18 laps of the two mile circuit with a best lap time of 1:17.350 he set on lap 10. He qualified third with a time of 1:17.233 set on Friday. Jordan now sits third overall in the Canadian Championship quest with 117 points with Clint McBain leading at 139 and Francis Martin second with 134. The next race goes back east to one of Jordan’s favorite Canadian tracks, Mosport Park near Bowmanville in two weeks July 14-17, another double header.

Haydon on a roll RIZLA SUZUKI’S James Haydon will be building on the momentum that saw him post the fastest lap time at a recent Dunlop tyre test when he goes to the eighth round of the British Superbike Championship at Snetterton in Norfolk this weekend. It will be the 30-year-old’s second race as a permanent member of the Rizla Suzuki team and already he is showing a real affinity with his GSX-R1000. Testing at Croft Circuit in North Yorkshire last week, he set the quickest lap time and made progress with his bike set-up using new Ohlins gas-charged forks. “The Croft test gave us time to work on the issues I experienced at Knockhill the weekend before,” explained James. “Those are now dealt with and we are moving forward. “I know how important it is that you have a fast bike at Snetterton. The Revett straight is very long and you need a motorcycle capable of 200mph if you want to be in with a shout. My Rizla Suzuki has the horsepower, Dunlop has developed some awesome new tyres and I’m up for the challenge – roll on Snetterton.” British Superbike Champion John Reynolds continues his fight back to form from the broken leg that marred the first half of his season. A front row qualification and two strong top 10 finishes at the previous round at Knockhill in Scotland have given him heart. JR said: “The Croft test was useful and helped me to get back up to race speed just by doing lots of laps. James was a revelation using the new Ohlins gas forks and was fastest on the day. I have a plan to test the same forks during practice at Snetterton to see if they can help me. “Racing in British Superbikes is at an incredibly high level and getting back on the podium is testing me to my limits. I am pushing myself through new barriers, gritting my teeth and working at racing like I have never had to before. I hate losing and my biggest motivation is to get back to winning again as soon as possible.” Superbike racing starts at 1:15pm on Sunday, July 10th, at the 1.95-mile long Snetterton Circuit in Norfolk. The action will be covered live by Sky Sports. Channel 4 will broadcast a highlights package of the race action one week later.

Castle Combe Superbike Grand National Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st July 2005 STARS SIGN UP FOR CASTLE COMBE SUPERBIKE MEETING Plans are at an advanced stage for the second running of the Castle Combe Superbike Grand National meeting which takes place at the Wiltshire circuit later this month, with a number of stars and top teams from the Bennetts British Superbike Championship set to battle it out for the £20,000 prize fund. Heading the entry list over the weekend of July 30th and 31st and looking for the victory which eluded him last year is none other than Michael Rutter aboard his factory backed HM Plant Honda Fireblade. The BSB series leader will be joined in the Honda ranks by the www.hondaracing.co.uk entry of Karl Harris and Red Bull Honda starlet, Jonathan Rea. Virgin Mobile Samsung Yamaha field team leader Sean Emmett who won both races at the inaugural meeting last year. The Londoner will be making his first appearance since his recent arm injury and will be joined by youngsters Tommy Hill and Richard Wren. Rizla Suzuki meanwhile will be in action with recent signing James Haydon who will be teaming up with talented young Ulsterman William Dunlop who makes his superbike debut on the GSXR1000K5. Other top teams will include AIM Racing with TT hero John McGuinness, local team Jentin Racing with rider Luke Quigley and a second rider still to be announced as well as Hydrex Honda with regular rider Kieran Clarke and possibly Steve Plater. Team Branson Racing include Steve Brogan in the ranks whilst Dean Ellison will be aboard the Slingshot Racing Honda and making his superbike debut will be local rider Alistair Fagan. Castle Combe Circuit is also in negotiation with a number of other top riders and teams and further news will be announced shortly. The top six finishers in the superbike races will take home a total of £7,000, the Independents Cup (for teams not directly supported by a manufacturer/importer) will take home a total of £4,600 and the Privateers Cup riders will race for their own prize fund of over £3,500. Several local riders will be involved in the meeting including the Bridewell brothers from nearby Etchilhampton. 16 year old Tom became the youngest ever winner of a Virgin Mobile Cup race last weekend at Knockhill and he’ll be joined by elder brother Ollie (19) who is very much on form aboard his Vivaldi Kawasaki. Other local top runners include Phil Bevan from Cardiff and Damien Fricker from Trowbridge and Steve Lane from Devizes. In addition to the two feature races, there is a full supporting programme including a Sidecar Invitation race featuring ten times World Champion Steve Webster and young pretender and last year’s winner Tim Reeves. Other support races include the New Era Club Championships for 125’s, 250’s, Sound of Thunder and Superstock. Sponsorship for the meeting comes from Bradstone the giant paving stone company who also sponsor the Leicester Tigers rugby team and this will be the first time they have been involved in motorcycle racing, The Safety Camera Partnership will be promoting safe riding by sponsoring the Independents Cup and local motorcycle retailer Fowlers continue their long term support at Castle Combe by backing the Privateers Cup. With additional backing from Subaru, Dunlop and Bikesport News, this promises to be a meeting not to be missed. Throw in a Superbike Riders Parade at lunchtime, the appearance of various guest BSB riders including current champion John Reynolds, an air display and the unique challenge of Castle Combe’s famous corners and it promises to be a cracker! Advance tickets are available now via the ticket hotline or for latest information go to the Castle Combe website at www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk

MCBAIN COMPLETES SWEEP CALGARY, AB Calgary’s Clint McBain completed a perfect weekend at Race City Motorsport Park Sunday, winning the second half of the Parts Canada Superbike Championship doubleheader. In a near repeat of his victory in Saturday’s opening race, the 32-year-old series veteran put his Blackfoot Suzuki GSX-R1000 into the lead just off the start and proceeded to dominate the 18-lap race around the 3.2km (2.0-mile) Race City road course. Brantford, ON’s Jordan Szoke finished second on his Fast Company Honda CBR1000RR, 3.024 secs. behind McBain. Francis Martin placed third on the Snobgirls / Laval Moto Suzuki GSX-R1000 after a fierce battle with Szoke. “Today was a big relief,” said McBain, who hadn’t won a national Superbike feature before this weekend. “It was time I got to the front. I proved I could do it, and I did it in style.” The win gave McBain the lead in the Parts Canada Superbike Championship after three of eight races. He now has 139 points to the 134 of Martin. The series resumes with another doubleheader at Mosport International Raceway in Bowmanville, ON July 16-17. Although McBain was a little slow off the line he had the lead by the time the field hit turn 1 and by the end of the opening lap he was almost a second clear of the pack. Behind McBain a fierce three-way battle was waged for second between Szoke, Martin and the second Blackfoot Suzuki GSX-R1000 of Kevin Lacombe. Through the second half of the race Martin and Szoke constantly traded the runner-up position, with Martin often drafting past on the front straight only to be outbraked by Szoke into turn 1. “The bike was fantastic but I’ve got to get a better start,” said Szoke, who completed the opening lap in sixth. “I knew Francis would battle with me and he gave me a hard time.” Lacombe finished a close fourth while fellow Granby, QC rider Pascal Picotte, the defending Parts Canada Superbike champion completed the top five on the Picotte Performance Yamaha YZF-R1. Steve Crevier of Maple Ridge, BC started on the front row and ran as high as second on the Diablo Performance Honda CBR1000RR but had to pit on lap 5. He rejoined in 16th and charged his way back to seventh at the finish. In other action at Race City, Crevier made it three wins in a row in the Hindle Exhaust Pro 600 Sport Bike class as he edged McBain for the victory. Riding the Diablo Performance Honda CBR600RR, Crevier finished just 0.166 secs. ahead of McBain’s Blackfoot Suzuki GSX-R600 after the pair traded the lead repeatedly over the second half of the race. Another Calgary racer, Chris Peris placed third aboard the Topline Printing Yamaha YZF-R6. Vancouver rider Olivier Spilborghs won the International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW Amateur 600 Sport Bike race for the second straight year on his Yamaha YZF-R6. Mark Douglas of Warkworth, ON placed second on another Yamaha and Hamilton’s Dave Stewart was third on a Suzuki GSX-R600. For the second day in a row 15-year-old Karl Daigle of Roxton Pond, QC won the Suzuki SV650 National Cup feature. Action from this weekend will be shown later this summer in a one-hour show on TSN. For more series information, visit www.cdnsuperbike.com Results of Sunday’s third round of the Parts Canada Superbike Championship at Race City Motorsport Park, showing finishing position, rider name, hometown, type of motorcycle and laps completed: 1.Clint McBain, Calgary, AB, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 18; 2. Jordan Szoke, Brantford, ON, Honda CBR1000RR, 18; 3. Francis Martin, Rock Forest, QC, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 18; 4. Kevin Lacombe, Granby, QC, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 18; 5. Pascal Picotte, Granby, QC, Yamaha YZF-R1, 18; 6. Tom Kipp, Chardon, OH, Kawasaki ZX-10R, 18; 7. Steve Crevier, Maple Ridge, BC, Honda CBR1000RR, 18; 8. Frank Trombino, Kleinburg, ON, Yamaha YZF-R1, 18; 9. Matthew McBride, Mississauga, ON, Kawasaki ZX-10R, 18; 10. Chris Peris, Calgary, AB, Yamaha YZF-R1, 18; 11. Brian Nielsen, Edmonton, AB, Yamaha YZF-R1, 18; 12. Peter Holzinger, Banff, AB, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 18; 13. Jean-Paul Tache, North Bay, ON, Kawasaki ZX-10R, 18; 14. Alan Schmidt, Clearwater, BC, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 18; 15. Mitch Rathje, Calgary, AB, Yamaha YZF-R1, 18; 16. Tim Easton, Calgary, AB, Kawasaki ZX-10R, 17; 17. Rudy Raposo, Mississauga, ON, Kawasaki ZX-10R, 17; 18. Mike Zottmann, Calgary, AB, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 17; 19. Shane Kuhn, Didsbury, AB, Yamaha YZF-R1, 17 Did Not Finish: Andrew Nelson, Kars, ON, Honda CBR600RR, 8; James McCarthy, Edmonton, AB, Kawasaki ZX-10R, 4 Fastest Lap: Clint McBain, 1:17.013 on lap 11 Margin of Victory: 3.024 seconds Parts Canada Superbike Championship point standings after 3 of 8 rounds, showing position, rider name and point total: 1.Clint McBain, 139; 2. Francis Martin, 134; 3. Jordan Szoke, 117; 4. Steve Crevier, 97; 5. Kevin Lacombe, 89; 6. Frank Trombino, 87; 7. Tom Kipp, 79; 8. Pascal Picotte, 71; 9. Matthew McBride, 67; 10. Brian Nielsen, 53; 11. Jean-Paul Tache, 45; 12. Andrew Nelson, 29; 13. Mitch Rathje, 25; 14. Chris Peris, 19; 15. Stuart Nodell, 17; 16. Tim Easton, 16; 17. Peter Holzinger, 15; 18. Guy Tomlinson, 13; 19. Alan Schmidt, 12; 19. David Young, 12; 19. Erick Beausejour, 12; 22. Sean Heydorn, 10; 23. Larry Orde, 8; 24. Fergus Warwick, 6; 24. Rudy Raposo, 6; 26. Mike Zottmann, 4; 26. Dominic Lavoie, 4; 28. Marco Alessandrini, 2; 28. Shane Kuhn, 2; 30. Elie Daccache, 1

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Folch Yamaha Second in 24 Hours of Catalunya With three hours to go in the 24 Hours of Catalunya, the leading Folch Yamaha bike, ridden by Kenny Noyes, Dani Ribalta and Salva Cabana, was holding a one lap lead over the second Folch Yamaha (Josep Monge, Alex Martinez and Bernat Martinez) with an additional lap advantage over the Catala Suzuki team of Javier Fores, Diego Lozano and Alex Hervas. It had not been easy for Noyes and Cabana, who had ridden since the tenth hour without the services of Ribalta, taken to hospital after a ninth hour crash that put the team two laps down. The two, alternating on an hourly basis, had managed to fight their way back into the lead, with the second Folch team in a strong back-up position, when, within minutes, both Noyes and Monge crashed on spilled oil from another machine. The Catalan National Police Honda, smoking and leaking oil, had just passed, but corner workers showed no warning even after Noyes, first on the scene, went down at 110 miles per hour. Monge was next arrive was Hervas dicing with Monge.The Suzuki rider managed to recover from a long slide, but Monge crashed. Noyes had just arrived back at the team garage for emergency repairs when Monge also brought in his damaged machine. Folch mechanics were able to get both back on track. Hervas was unable to continue on the lead lap but Noyes, though injured, returned to the track two laps down and three hours to go. Even after all this the riders of Folch’s second machine were able to fight their way back into the lead before a mechanical problem silenced their R1 in the final hour, handing an unexpected victory to Catala Suzuki. Ribalta returned from the hospital just in time to give his exhausted team mates, Noyes and Cabana, a much-needed break by riding the final hour and bringing their battered Folch Yamaha home second. Podium celebrations were subdued and many of the acts planned to celebrate this 50th running of the Barcelona classic were cancelled due to the somber announcement, made by organizers prior to the prize giving, that French rider Xavier Fabra (EMPP Endurance Suzuki) had died at Granollers General Hospital only hours after his pre-dawn crash at the end of the fast home straight. “I was feeling a little sorry for myself after our bad luck until I heard the news about the French rider and realized we only lost a motorcycle race,” said Noyes. “I can barely walk now, but it’s just bruising from going over the top like that.” The next race for Folch riders Noyes and Bernat Martinez is round three of the Spanish National Formula Extreme Championship on July 17 at the Circuit of Catalunya. Top finishers: Catala Suzuki (Hervas, Fores, Lozano) 724 laps Folch Yamaha (Noyes, Ribalta, Cabana) 722 laps Glaner Honda (Lascroz, Roda, Almeda) 713 laps Fastest Lap among finishers: Noyes 1:51.298 A record of 72 teams started and 55 finished.

MCBAIN BREAKS THROUGH CALGARY, AB Calgary racer Clint McBain scored his first ever national Superbike win at Race City Motorsport Park Saturday, dominating the second round of the Parts Canada Superbike Championship. The 32-year-old series veteran started from pole on his Blackfoot Suzuki GSX-R1000 and led all 18 laps around the 3.2km (2.0-mile) circuit. He finished 4.025 secs. ahead of the Snobgirls /Laval Moto Suzuki GSX-R1000 of Rock Forest, QC’s Francis Martin. Martin just edged Maple Ridge, BC rider Steve Crevier on his Diablo Performance Honda CBR1000RR after the two battled throughout the second half of the race. “This has been a long time coming and it feels unbelievable,” said McBain, who also became the first Calgary rider to win the Superbike national at Race City. “I’ve been close the past few years; we’ve had some seconds, some thirds. It’s great to do it in front of the hometown fans.” The race was the first half of a doubleheader weekend for the Parts Canada Superbike Championship competitors at Race City. The second 18-lapper goes Sunday afternoon. With his win McBain moved from fourth to second in the Parts Canada Superbike point standings. Opening round winner Martin maintains his lead with 97 points while McBain now has 87. McBain burst into the lead off the line and had an advantage of almost a second over Crevier by the end of the first lap. He stretched that lead to just over four seconds by half distance and at one point had opened the margin to almost seven seconds. “I tried slowing down a bit but I made a lot of mistakes so I thought I should turn it back up,” McBain said. “It took me a couple of laps to get my rhythm back.” Crevier ran second through the early laps while Martin charged his way up from fifth after the opening lap. He passed Kevin Lacombe for third on lap 6 and soon after put the pressure on Crevier. The two traded the runner-up spot before Martin took the position for good two laps from the finish. “We found a good set-up for the race just before the start,” said Martin, a winner at Race City in 1999. “I wasn’t even sure if it would work.” Jordan Szoke of Brantford, ON placed fourth on his Fast Company Honda CBR1000RR after running down in eighth spot after the opening lap. Granby, QC rider Lacombe was fifth on the second Blackfoot Suzuki GSX-R10000. In other action at Race City, Crevier took his second straight win in the Hindle Exhaust Pro 600 Sport Bike feature. Riding a Honda CBR600RR, Crevier just edged Calgary’s Chris Peris on the Topline Yamaha YZF-R6. McBain finished a close third on his Suzuki GSX-R600. Fifteen-year-old Karl Daigle led all the way to score his first career win in the Suzuki SV650 National Cup feature. Both the Pro 600 Sport Bike and SV650 Cup will run feature races on Sunday as well. Qualifying for the International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW Amateur 600 Sport Bike class was rained out on Saturday. Practice times will be used to establish a grid for Sunday’s race, giving the pole to Warkworth, ON’s Mark Douglas, riding a Yamaha YZF-R6. Action from this weekend will be shown later this summer in a one-hour show on TSN. For more series information, visit www.cdnsuperbike.com Results of Saturday’s second round of the Parts Canada Superbike Championship at Race City Motorsport Park, showing finishing position, rider name, hometown, type of motorcycle and laps completed: 1.Clint McBain, Calgary, AB, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 18; 2. Francis Martin, Rock Forest, QC, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 18; 3. Steve Crevier, Maple Ridge, BC, Honda CBR1000RR, 18; 4. Jordan Szoke, Brantford, ON, Honda CBR1000RR, 18; 5. Kevin Lacombe, Granby, QC, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 18; 6. Tom Kipp, Chardon, OH, Kawasaki ZX-10R, 18; 7. Matthew McBride, Mississauga, ON, Kawasaki ZX-10R, 18; 8. Brian Nielsen, Edmonton, AB, Yamaha YZF-R1, 18; 9. Frank Trombino, Kleinburg, ON, Yamaha YZF-R1, 18; 10. Pascal Picotte, Granby, QC, Yamaha YZF-R1, 18; 11. Jean-Paul Tache, North Bay, ON, Kawasaki ZX-10R, 18; 12. Mitch Rathje, Calgary, AB, Yamaha YZF-R1, 18; 13. Guy Tomlinson, Calgary, AB, Suzuki GSX-R600, 17; 14. Erick Beausejour, Val Senneville, QC, Honda CBR600RR, 17; 15. Andrew Nelson, Kars, ON, Honda CBR600RR, 18*; 16. Tim Easton, Calgary, AB, Kawasaki ZX-10R, 17* Did Not Finish: James McCarthy, Edmonton, AB, Kawasaki ZX-10R, 4; Alan Schmidt, Clearwater, BC, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 3; Rudy Raposo, Mississauga, ON, Kawasaki ZX-10R, 1 Fastest Lap: Francis Martin, 1:17.417 on lap 7 Margin of Victory: 4.025 seconds * — Penalized four positions for jump start Parts Canada Superbike Championship point standings after 2 of 8 rounds, showing position, rider name and point total: 1.Francis Martin, 97; 2. Clint McBain, 87; 3. Jordan Szoke, 75; 4. Steve Crevier, 72; 5. Frank Trombino, 64; 6. Kevin Lacombe, 57; 7. Tom Kipp, 52; 8. Matthew McBride, 46; 9. Pascal Picotte, 42; 10. Brian Nielsen, 36; 11. Jean-Paul Tache, 32; 12. Andrew Nelson, 29; 13. Stuart Nodell, 17; 14. Mitch Rathje, 15; 15. Guy Tomlinson, 13; 16. David Young, 12; 16. Erick Beausejour, 12; 18. Sean Heydorn, 10; 19. Larry Orde, 8; 19. Tim Easton, 8; 21. Fergus Warwick, 6; 22. Dominic Lavoie, 4; 23. Marco Alessandrini, 2; 24. Elie Daccache, 1

MCBAIN TAKES SUPERBIKE POLE CALGARY, AB Local ace Clint McBain dominated qualifying for the Parts Canada Superbike doubleheader at Race City Motorsport Park on Friday. Riding his Blackfoot Suzuki GSX-R1000, McBain set a fastest lap of one minute, 16.534 seconds around the 3.2km (2.0-mile) track to earn pole position for both Superbike feature races this weekend. His nearest challenger was almost three-quarters of a second behind. The first 18-lap race will go Saturday afternoon, with the second on Sunday. McBain’s performance gives him four points toward the Parts Canada Superbike series title and the $500 MPM Array Pole Award. “That wasn’t supposed to be my quickest time,” said McBain, who came close to toppling Pascal Picotte’s lap record of 1:16.508 set last year. “I think there was more to be had. I would not have been happy with second, and I won’t be happy with second tomorrow.” Despite nursing a separated shoulder suffered four weeks ago Steve Crevier of Maple Ridge, BC qualified second with a time of 1:17.214 on the Diablo Performance Honda CBR1000RR. Brantford, ON’s Jordan Szoke qualified third at 1:17.233 on the Fast Company Honda CBR1000RR. McBain’s Blackfoot Suzuki teammate Kevin Lacombe of Granby will complete the front row for both Parts Canada Superbike features after setting a time of 1:17.284. McBain led the hour-long session virtually from the start. He set his fastest time just 20 minutes in, which at the time placed him almost 1.5 seconds ahead of his closest challenger. Chardon, OH’s Tom Kipp will lead off the second row in both Superbike features after setting the fifth fastest time on Friday, a 1:17.544 on the Canadian Kawasaki Motors Kawasaki ZX-10R. Despite a heavy crash late in the session, Kleinburg, ON’s Frank Trombino set the sixth fastest time of 1:17.688 on his Trombino Yamaha Racing Yamaha YZF-R1. Parts Canada Superbike Championship points leader Francis Martin will start seventh after recording a best time of 1:17.849 on the Snobgirls / Laval Moto Suzuki GSX-R1000. Two-time defending series champion Pascal Picotte, who swept both races here last year, qualified eighth with a time of 1:18.085 on the Picotte Performance Yamaha YZF-R1. In other action at Race City, McBain also grabbed pole for this weekend’s two Hindle Exhaust Pro 600 Sport Bike feature races. The 2002 class champion took his Blackfoot Suzuki GSX-R600 to a time of 1:19.584. Lacombe was second at a 1:19.690 and Kars, ON’s Andrew Nelson placed third aboard the Nelson Racing Honda CBR600RR with a time of 1:20.198. Karl Daigle of Roxton Pond, QC claimed pole position for the Suzuki SV650 National Cup feature races with a time of 1:29.899. Pascal Anctil of Laval, QC paced practice for the International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW Amateur 600 Sport Bike class at Race City with a best time of 1:25.245 on his Suzuki GSX-R600. Vancouver’s Olivier Spilborghs placed second with a 1:25.631 aboard his Kawasaki ZX-6RR and Hamilton, ON’s Dave Stewart was third fastest with a time of 1:25.869 on his Suzuki GSX-R600. The Amateur 600 Sport Bike competitors will qualify Saturday for their Sunday feature. Action from this weekend will be shown later this summer in a one-hour show on TSN. For more series information, visit www.cdnsuperbike.com Starting line up for this weekend’s second and third rounds of the Parts Canada Superbike Championship at Race City Motorsport Park in Calgary, showing starting position, rider name, hometown, type of motorcycle and qualifying time: 1.Clint McBain, Calgary, AB, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:16.534; 2. Steve Crevier, Maple Ridge, BC, Honda CBR1000RR, 1:17.214; 3. Jordan Szoke, Brantford, ON, Honda CBR1000RR, 1:17.233; 4. Kevin Lacombe, Granby, QC, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:17.284; 5. Tom Kipp, Chardon, OH, Kawasaki ZX-10R, 1:17.544; 6. Frank Trombino, Kleinburg, ON, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:17.688; 7. Francis Martin, Rock Forest, QC, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:17.849; 8. Pascal Picotte, Granby, QC, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:18.085; 9. Matthew McBride, Mississauga, ON, Kawasaki ZX-10R, 1:18.468; 10. Brian Nielsen, Edmonton, AB, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:18.641; 11. Chris Peris, Calgary, AB, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:19.311; 12. Peter Holzinger, Banff, AB, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:20.197; 13. Andrew Nelson, Kars, ON, Honda CBR600RR, 1:20.315; 14. Alan Schmidt, Clearwater, BC, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:20.797; 15. Mitch Rathje, Calgary, AB, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:20.834; 16. Jean-Paul Tache, North Bay, ON, Kawasaki ZX-10R, 1:21.183; 17. Tim Easton, Calgary, AB, Kawasaki ZX-10R, 1:21.324; 18. Bill Card, Wellesley, ON, Honda CBR600RR, 1:21.776; 19. Guy Tomlinson, Calgary, AB, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:22.236; 20. Erick Beausejour, Val Senneville, QC, Honda CBR600RR, 1:24.368; 21. Mike Zottmann, Calgary, AB, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:24.442; 22. Zenon Nelson, Bowmanville, ON, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:24.575; 23. Rudy Raposo, Mississauga, ON, Kawasaki ZX-10R, 1:24.629; 24. James McCarthy, Edmonton, AB, Kawasaki ZX-10R, 1:25.975; 25. Shane Kuhn, Didsbury, AB, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:26.023; 26. Alex Lotsov, Edmonton, AB, Kawasaki ZX-6RR, 1:26.442; 27. Darren James, North Vancouver, BC, Yamaha YZF-R6, No Time