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Former Road Racer To Open ORV Park In Georgia

Highland Park Resort: Construction Underway for New Off-road Vehicle Park Marietta Motorsports president and 1888FASTLAP.com founder Paul Wright has announced plans for a new off-road vehicle riding park in the Northwest Georgia mountains, and riders can get their first taste of the new facility as early as July. The park is designed for both motorcycles and ATV’s. The 1,000-acre Highland Park Resort is located near Cedartown, Georgia, providing easy access for riders with just a 50-minute drive from Atlanta and a 75-minute drive from Birmingham. Construction has already begun on Highland Park Resort, and the first features that will be open to the public will be a motocross track, a pee wee track and enough trails for a day of awesome riding in the mountains. The park will be open on weekends beginning in mid- to-late July, and the grand opening is slated for September. Plans call for the park to be open Friday afternoon through sundown on Sunday, growing into a seven day per week operation as the resort construction is completed. Additional riding that will be offered in the future include a large super motard track, a learning area for new riders, and a possible road racing course. There will eventually be over 100 miles of safe, one-way trail riding through the mountains, and the purchase of more land is already being considered for expansion. Primitive camping will be available initially, and as the construction continues there will be RV sites and cabins for guests. A store, service department and a lodge will complete the resort, providing riders with a perfect getaway in the mountains. “We felt that there was a need for a quality riding resort in this area,” stated Wright. “Highland Park will have something for everyone, from new riders and kids to experienced off-road racers. Many road racers use dirt bikes to hone their racing skills, and they will definitely enjoy practicing at Highland Park. The terrain is challenging, fun, and as perfect as it gets for off-road riding.” HighlandParkResort.com will be online soon, and will keep interested riders up to date on the progress of the park.

Infinity GP Racing Signs 17-year-old Canadian Welsh

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Infinity GP Racing, LLC based in Dallas TX announced that it has contracted 17 year old Alex Welsh of Canada as a full support “A” bike rider for the Infinity 125 stable. “Alex has only raced 4 races on road racing bikes and has been on the podium everytime”. “We were fortunate enough to find Alex with the help of our Canadian friends who manage the Can Am Challenge Series” stated Frank Pate of Infinity GP.

Top Speeds From Friday Afternoon MotoGP Practice At Catalunya

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Top Speeds From Friday Afternoon MotoGP Practice At Catalunya: 1. Loris Capirossi, Ducati, 205.932 mph 2. Marco Melandri, Honda, 205.124 mph 3. Makoto Tamada, Honda, 205.000 mph 4. Carlos Checa, Ducati, 204.876 mph 5. Max Biaggi, Honda, 204.006 mph 6. Nicky Hayden, Honda, 203.198 mph 7. Sete Gibernau, Honda, 202.949 mph 8. Alex Barros, Honda, 201.955 mph 9. John Hopkins, Suzuki, 201.831 mph 10. Valentino Rossi, Yamaha, 200.836 mph 11. Colin Edwards, Yamaha, 200.836 mph 12. Troy Bayliss, Honda, 200.588 mph 13. Shinya Nakano, Kawasaki, 199.594 mph 14. Shane Byrne, Proton KR, 199.345 mph 15. Tony Elias, Yamaha, 198.164 mph 16. Kenny Roberts, Suzuki, 198.102 mph 17. Roberto Rolfo, Ducati, 197.916 mph 18. Ruben Xaus, Yamaha, 197.232 mph 19. Alex Hofmann, Kawasaki, 195.430 mph 20. Franco Battaini, Blata, 188.222 mph 21. James Ellison, Blata, 184.494 mph

Geoff May Apologizes

An Open Apology To Team M4 EMGO Suzuki Team Members And Sponsors To All Race Fans Please accept my sincere apology for my actions that have negatively affected my team, my sponsors, my fans and myself. I made a mistake that I won’t make again. I will work to the best of my ability to regain your very appreciated respect. Sincerely, Geoff May Cumming, Georgia See related post: ~https://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=23133~

British Superbike’s Rizla Suzuki Signs James Haydon

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Rizla Suzuki signs James Haydon JAMES HAYDON will join British Superbike Champion John Reynolds and Team Rizla Suzuki for the remainder of the 2005 British Superbike Championship. James agreed terms with Rizla Suzuki today. The 30-year-old Andorra resident already has experience with the team after racing at Oulton and Mondello Park on the GSX-R1000 while substituting for an injured JR earlier in the season. Prior to that, he took five Superbike race wins for Crescent Suzuki in 1998 and 1999. It was at Oulton Park on May 2nd that James recorded the team’s best result of the season so far with a 4th place finish. That impressive performance matched to a professional approach to racing meant he was first choice to join the team following the departure of Scott Smart. “I am honoured to have been asked to join Rizla Suzuki and want nothing more than to repay that faith in me with race wins,” enthused James. “Racing for the team for two rounds earlier in the year really whetted my appetite. The approach of the team to racing is so professional and positive – I really enjoyed myself and this is a dream come true. “I have missed too many rounds to challenge for the title in 2005, but I have been tasked with winning as many races and scoring as many podiums as possible in the second half of the season. That’s my only aim now and with a bike as good as the Rizla Suzuki, I can’t wait to get started.” James joins the team immediately at Donington Park for a two-day test on the 14th and 16th of June, where he will reacquaint himself with the Rizla Suzuki GSX-R1000 and spend time working on his set-up in readiness for the races. He will be joined by JR at the test and is looking forward to working with the Champion. James said: “This is a great opportunity for my long term career and I don’t intend to let anything get in my way. JR and I have been team mates before and we bring the best out in each other on track and I am looking forward to us motivating each other to go faster and win races. This is my dream team and I am the happiest man in Superbikes! Roll on the test at Donington!” Rizla Suzuki Team Manager Robert Wicks said: “It was a pleasure working with James earlier in the season and we are delighted to have him on board. His talent is beyond question and he has already shown what he can do with very little practice on the Rizla Suzuki. With the next test under his belt he will be able to go to the seventh round of the Championship at Knockhill – where he won a race and took a second place in 2004 – ready to challenge at the front for race wins. “With James in the team and a revitalised and fit JR returning to racing, I think this is the turning point of the season for Rizla Suzuki. There is a tangible optimism in the team now and it is only a matter of time before everyone’s hard work is rewarded with podium results.”

Lorenzo On Provisional 250cc Pole Position In Spain

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Friday’s Provisional 250cc GP Qualifying Results: 1. Jorge LORENZO, Honda, 1:46.748 2. Randy DE PUNIET, Aprilia, 1:46.825 3. Alex DE ANGELIS, Aprilia, 1:47.090 4. Sebastian PORTO, Aprilia, 1:47.411 5. Andrea DOVIZIOSO, Honda, 1:47.495 6. Hiroshi AOYAMA, Honda, 1:47.584 7. Casey STONER, Aprilia, 1:47.656 8. Daniel PEDROSA, Honda, 1:47.779 9. Hector BARBERA, Honda, 1:47.819 10. Simone CORSI, Aprilia, 1:48.182 11. Sylvain GUINTOLI, Aprilia, 1:48.459 12. Mirko GIANSANTI, Aprilia, 1:49.126 13. Andrea BALLERINI, Aprilia, 1:49.132 14. Erwan NIGON, Honda, 1:49.185 15. Jakub SMRZ, Honda, 1:49.192

Pasini On Provisional 125cc GP Pole Position At Catalunya

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Friday’s Provisional 125cc Qualifying Results: 1. Mattia PASINI, Aprilia, 1:52.009 2. Mika KALLIO, KTM, 1:52.319 3. Marco SIMONCELLI, Aprilia, 1:52.397 4. Tomoyoshi KOYAMA, Honda, 1:52.646 5. Gabor TALMACSI, KTM, 1:53.098 6. Alexis MASBOU, Honda, 1:53.170 7. Manuel POGGIALI, Gilera, 1:53.191 8. Hector FAUBEL, Aprilia, 1:53.242 9. Thomas LUTHI, Honda, 1:53.265 10. Lukas PESEK, Derbi, 1:53.348

Lorenzo Heads Friday Morning 250cc GP Practice In Spain

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Friday Morning 250cc GP Practice Times: 1. Jorge LORENZO, Honda, 1:47.274 2. Alex DE ANGELIS, Aprilia, 1:47.393 3. Casey STONER, Aprilia, 1:47.505 4. Andrea DOVIZIOSO, Honda, 1:47.594 5. Randy DE PUNIET, Aprilia, 1:47.691 6. Hiroshi AOYAMA, Honda, 1:47.945 7. Daniel PEDROSA, Honda, 1:48.167 8. Sebastian PORTO, Aprilia, 1:48.286 9. Hector BARBERA, Honda, 1:48.716 10. Simone CORSI, Aprilia, 1:48.935 11. Andrea BALLERINI, Aprilia, 1:49.108 12. Sylvain GUINTOLI, Aprilia, 1:49.419 13. Mirko GIANSANTI, Aprilia, 1:49.592 14. Alex BALDOLINI, Aprilia, 1:49.651 15. Chaz DAVIES, Aprilia, 1:49.738

Assen Circuit Signs 10-year MotoGP Deal With Dorna

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TT Circuit Assen secures MotoGP for 10 more years A special ceremony took place on June 8th in Assen, Holland, where a new ten-year contract between the Dutch circuit and Dorna Sports was announced, meaning that MotoGP will be hosted in Assen until at least 2016. The announcement was made by the TT Circuit Assen president, Jos Vaessen, and Dorna Sports CEO, Carmelo Ezpeleta. The same event was used to officially open the new floating grandstand that was built in front of the start/finish line, allowing the run-off area required for safety reasons to be underneath it. This new facility is called the Geert Timmer Grandstand. The Gauloises TT Assen reaches its 75th anniversary in 2005 with round number 7 of the MotoGP World Championship. Assen is the only racetrack that has been present in every single edition of the FIM World Championship since 1949.

Edwards Tops First MotoGP Practice Friday At Catalunya

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Friday Morning MotoGP Practice Times: 1. Colin EDWARDS, Yamaha, 1:43.651 2. Valentino ROSSI, Yamaha, 1:43.652 3. Marco MELANDRI, Honda, 1:43.694 4. Nicky HAYDEN, Honda, 1:43.928 5. Alex BARROS, Honda, 1:44.105 6. John HOPKINS, Suzuki, 1:44.138 7. Sete GIBERNAU, Honda, 1:44.139 8. Loris CAPIROSSI, Ducati, 1:44.157 9. Shinya NAKANO, Kawasaki, 1:44.268 10. Troy BAYLISS, Honda, 1:44.448 11. Carlos CHECA, Ducati, 1:44.569 12. Max BIAGGI, Honda, 1:44.720 13. Roberto ROLFO, Ducati, 1:44.793 14. Kenny ROBERTS, Suzuki, 1:44.854 15. Makoto TAMADA, Honda, 1:44.906 16. Ruben XAUS, Yamaha, 1:45.061 17. Alex HOFMANN, Kawasaki, 1:45.193 18. Toni ELIAS, Yamaha, 1:46.702 19. Shane BYRNE, Proton KR, 1:46.703 20. Franco BATTAINI, Blata, 1:48.259 21. James ELLISON, Blata, 1:48.274

Former Road Racer To Open ORV Park In Georgia

Highland Park Resort: Construction Underway for New Off-road Vehicle Park Marietta Motorsports president and 1888FASTLAP.com founder Paul Wright has announced plans for a new off-road vehicle riding park in the Northwest Georgia mountains, and riders can get their first taste of the new facility as early as July. The park is designed for both motorcycles and ATV’s. The 1,000-acre Highland Park Resort is located near Cedartown, Georgia, providing easy access for riders with just a 50-minute drive from Atlanta and a 75-minute drive from Birmingham. Construction has already begun on Highland Park Resort, and the first features that will be open to the public will be a motocross track, a pee wee track and enough trails for a day of awesome riding in the mountains. The park will be open on weekends beginning in mid- to-late July, and the grand opening is slated for September. Plans call for the park to be open Friday afternoon through sundown on Sunday, growing into a seven day per week operation as the resort construction is completed. Additional riding that will be offered in the future include a large super motard track, a learning area for new riders, and a possible road racing course. There will eventually be over 100 miles of safe, one-way trail riding through the mountains, and the purchase of more land is already being considered for expansion. Primitive camping will be available initially, and as the construction continues there will be RV sites and cabins for guests. A store, service department and a lodge will complete the resort, providing riders with a perfect getaway in the mountains. “We felt that there was a need for a quality riding resort in this area,” stated Wright. “Highland Park will have something for everyone, from new riders and kids to experienced off-road racers. Many road racers use dirt bikes to hone their racing skills, and they will definitely enjoy practicing at Highland Park. The terrain is challenging, fun, and as perfect as it gets for off-road riding.” HighlandParkResort.com will be online soon, and will keep interested riders up to date on the progress of the park.

Infinity GP Racing Signs 17-year-old Canadian Welsh

Infinity GP Racing, LLC based in Dallas TX announced that it has contracted 17 year old Alex Welsh of Canada as a full support “A” bike rider for the Infinity 125 stable. “Alex has only raced 4 races on road racing bikes and has been on the podium everytime”. “We were fortunate enough to find Alex with the help of our Canadian friends who manage the Can Am Challenge Series” stated Frank Pate of Infinity GP.

Top Speeds From Friday Afternoon MotoGP Practice At Catalunya

Top Speeds From Friday Afternoon MotoGP Practice At Catalunya: 1. Loris Capirossi, Ducati, 205.932 mph 2. Marco Melandri, Honda, 205.124 mph 3. Makoto Tamada, Honda, 205.000 mph 4. Carlos Checa, Ducati, 204.876 mph 5. Max Biaggi, Honda, 204.006 mph 6. Nicky Hayden, Honda, 203.198 mph 7. Sete Gibernau, Honda, 202.949 mph 8. Alex Barros, Honda, 201.955 mph 9. John Hopkins, Suzuki, 201.831 mph 10. Valentino Rossi, Yamaha, 200.836 mph 11. Colin Edwards, Yamaha, 200.836 mph 12. Troy Bayliss, Honda, 200.588 mph 13. Shinya Nakano, Kawasaki, 199.594 mph 14. Shane Byrne, Proton KR, 199.345 mph 15. Tony Elias, Yamaha, 198.164 mph 16. Kenny Roberts, Suzuki, 198.102 mph 17. Roberto Rolfo, Ducati, 197.916 mph 18. Ruben Xaus, Yamaha, 197.232 mph 19. Alex Hofmann, Kawasaki, 195.430 mph 20. Franco Battaini, Blata, 188.222 mph 21. James Ellison, Blata, 184.494 mph

Geoff May Apologizes

An Open Apology To Team M4 EMGO Suzuki Team Members And Sponsors To All Race Fans Please accept my sincere apology for my actions that have negatively affected my team, my sponsors, my fans and myself. I made a mistake that I won’t make again. I will work to the best of my ability to regain your very appreciated respect. Sincerely, Geoff May Cumming, Georgia See related post: ~https://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=23133~

British Superbike’s Rizla Suzuki Signs James Haydon

Rizla Suzuki signs James Haydon JAMES HAYDON will join British Superbike Champion John Reynolds and Team Rizla Suzuki for the remainder of the 2005 British Superbike Championship. James agreed terms with Rizla Suzuki today. The 30-year-old Andorra resident already has experience with the team after racing at Oulton and Mondello Park on the GSX-R1000 while substituting for an injured JR earlier in the season. Prior to that, he took five Superbike race wins for Crescent Suzuki in 1998 and 1999. It was at Oulton Park on May 2nd that James recorded the team’s best result of the season so far with a 4th place finish. That impressive performance matched to a professional approach to racing meant he was first choice to join the team following the departure of Scott Smart. “I am honoured to have been asked to join Rizla Suzuki and want nothing more than to repay that faith in me with race wins,” enthused James. “Racing for the team for two rounds earlier in the year really whetted my appetite. The approach of the team to racing is so professional and positive – I really enjoyed myself and this is a dream come true. “I have missed too many rounds to challenge for the title in 2005, but I have been tasked with winning as many races and scoring as many podiums as possible in the second half of the season. That’s my only aim now and with a bike as good as the Rizla Suzuki, I can’t wait to get started.” James joins the team immediately at Donington Park for a two-day test on the 14th and 16th of June, where he will reacquaint himself with the Rizla Suzuki GSX-R1000 and spend time working on his set-up in readiness for the races. He will be joined by JR at the test and is looking forward to working with the Champion. James said: “This is a great opportunity for my long term career and I don’t intend to let anything get in my way. JR and I have been team mates before and we bring the best out in each other on track and I am looking forward to us motivating each other to go faster and win races. This is my dream team and I am the happiest man in Superbikes! Roll on the test at Donington!” Rizla Suzuki Team Manager Robert Wicks said: “It was a pleasure working with James earlier in the season and we are delighted to have him on board. His talent is beyond question and he has already shown what he can do with very little practice on the Rizla Suzuki. With the next test under his belt he will be able to go to the seventh round of the Championship at Knockhill – where he won a race and took a second place in 2004 – ready to challenge at the front for race wins. “With James in the team and a revitalised and fit JR returning to racing, I think this is the turning point of the season for Rizla Suzuki. There is a tangible optimism in the team now and it is only a matter of time before everyone’s hard work is rewarded with podium results.”

Lorenzo On Provisional 250cc Pole Position In Spain

Friday’s Provisional 250cc GP Qualifying Results: 1. Jorge LORENZO, Honda, 1:46.748 2. Randy DE PUNIET, Aprilia, 1:46.825 3. Alex DE ANGELIS, Aprilia, 1:47.090 4. Sebastian PORTO, Aprilia, 1:47.411 5. Andrea DOVIZIOSO, Honda, 1:47.495 6. Hiroshi AOYAMA, Honda, 1:47.584 7. Casey STONER, Aprilia, 1:47.656 8. Daniel PEDROSA, Honda, 1:47.779 9. Hector BARBERA, Honda, 1:47.819 10. Simone CORSI, Aprilia, 1:48.182 11. Sylvain GUINTOLI, Aprilia, 1:48.459 12. Mirko GIANSANTI, Aprilia, 1:49.126 13. Andrea BALLERINI, Aprilia, 1:49.132 14. Erwan NIGON, Honda, 1:49.185 15. Jakub SMRZ, Honda, 1:49.192

Pasini On Provisional 125cc GP Pole Position At Catalunya

Friday’s Provisional 125cc Qualifying Results: 1. Mattia PASINI, Aprilia, 1:52.009 2. Mika KALLIO, KTM, 1:52.319 3. Marco SIMONCELLI, Aprilia, 1:52.397 4. Tomoyoshi KOYAMA, Honda, 1:52.646 5. Gabor TALMACSI, KTM, 1:53.098 6. Alexis MASBOU, Honda, 1:53.170 7. Manuel POGGIALI, Gilera, 1:53.191 8. Hector FAUBEL, Aprilia, 1:53.242 9. Thomas LUTHI, Honda, 1:53.265 10. Lukas PESEK, Derbi, 1:53.348

Lorenzo Heads Friday Morning 250cc GP Practice In Spain

Friday Morning 250cc GP Practice Times: 1. Jorge LORENZO, Honda, 1:47.274 2. Alex DE ANGELIS, Aprilia, 1:47.393 3. Casey STONER, Aprilia, 1:47.505 4. Andrea DOVIZIOSO, Honda, 1:47.594 5. Randy DE PUNIET, Aprilia, 1:47.691 6. Hiroshi AOYAMA, Honda, 1:47.945 7. Daniel PEDROSA, Honda, 1:48.167 8. Sebastian PORTO, Aprilia, 1:48.286 9. Hector BARBERA, Honda, 1:48.716 10. Simone CORSI, Aprilia, 1:48.935 11. Andrea BALLERINI, Aprilia, 1:49.108 12. Sylvain GUINTOLI, Aprilia, 1:49.419 13. Mirko GIANSANTI, Aprilia, 1:49.592 14. Alex BALDOLINI, Aprilia, 1:49.651 15. Chaz DAVIES, Aprilia, 1:49.738

Assen Circuit Signs 10-year MotoGP Deal With Dorna

TT Circuit Assen secures MotoGP for 10 more years A special ceremony took place on June 8th in Assen, Holland, where a new ten-year contract between the Dutch circuit and Dorna Sports was announced, meaning that MotoGP will be hosted in Assen until at least 2016. The announcement was made by the TT Circuit Assen president, Jos Vaessen, and Dorna Sports CEO, Carmelo Ezpeleta. The same event was used to officially open the new floating grandstand that was built in front of the start/finish line, allowing the run-off area required for safety reasons to be underneath it. This new facility is called the Geert Timmer Grandstand. The Gauloises TT Assen reaches its 75th anniversary in 2005 with round number 7 of the MotoGP World Championship. Assen is the only racetrack that has been present in every single edition of the FIM World Championship since 1949.

Edwards Tops First MotoGP Practice Friday At Catalunya

Friday Morning MotoGP Practice Times: 1. Colin EDWARDS, Yamaha, 1:43.651 2. Valentino ROSSI, Yamaha, 1:43.652 3. Marco MELANDRI, Honda, 1:43.694 4. Nicky HAYDEN, Honda, 1:43.928 5. Alex BARROS, Honda, 1:44.105 6. John HOPKINS, Suzuki, 1:44.138 7. Sete GIBERNAU, Honda, 1:44.139 8. Loris CAPIROSSI, Ducati, 1:44.157 9. Shinya NAKANO, Kawasaki, 1:44.268 10. Troy BAYLISS, Honda, 1:44.448 11. Carlos CHECA, Ducati, 1:44.569 12. Max BIAGGI, Honda, 1:44.720 13. Roberto ROLFO, Ducati, 1:44.793 14. Kenny ROBERTS, Suzuki, 1:44.854 15. Makoto TAMADA, Honda, 1:44.906 16. Ruben XAUS, Yamaha, 1:45.061 17. Alex HOFMANN, Kawasaki, 1:45.193 18. Toni ELIAS, Yamaha, 1:46.702 19. Shane BYRNE, Proton KR, 1:46.703 20. Franco BATTAINI, Blata, 1:48.259 21. James ELLISON, Blata, 1:48.274