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Mladin Breaks Track Record, Takes Provisional AMA Superbike Pole Position At Road America

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Mladin Breaks Track Record, Takes Provisional AMA Superbike Pole Position At Road America

Yoshimura Suzuki’s Mat Mladin took the provisional AMA Superbike pole position during qualifying Friday at Road America. Mladin’s time of 2:12.553 on his Dunlop-equipped GSX-R1000 was not only fastest, it was 0.8-second under Miguel Duhamel’s lap record of 2:13.346 and 1.8 seconds faster than anyone else on the track. Mladin’s teammate Aaron Yates was the best of the rest, turning a 2:14.388 on his GSX-R1000. Miguel Duhamel qualified third with a 2:14.483 on his American Honda CBR1000RR, which has a new-spec engine package and significant chassis revisions for this weekend’s event. The final spot on the provisional front row went to the third Yoshimura Suzuki rider, Ben Spies, with a 2:14.569. Qualifying on the provisional second row were Parts Unlimited Ducati Austin’s Eric Bostrom, Attack Kawasaki’s Josh Hayes, Duhamel’s teammate Jake Zemke and Road America rookie Neil Hodgson. With rain a possibility on Saturday, Friday’s provisional AMA Superbike qualifying results could hold up as final. Provisional AMA Superbike Qualifying Results: 1. Mat Mladin, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:12.553 2. Aaron Yates, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:14.388 3. Miguel Duhamel, Honda CBR1000RR, 2:14.483 4. Ben Spies, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:14.569 5. Eric Bostrom, Ducati 999F05, 2:14.678 6. Josh Hayes, Kawasaki ZX-10R, 2:15.003 7. Jake Zemke, Honda CBR1000RR, 2:15.287 8. Neil Hodgson, Ducati 999F05, 2:15.496 9. Larry Pegram, Honda CBR100RR, 2:15.740 10. Geoff May, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:15.881 11. Marty Craggill, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:15.946 12. Kurtis Roberts, Honda CBR1000RR, 2:16.444 13. Jake Holden, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:16.713 14. Steve Crevier, Honda CBR1000RR, 2:17.468 15. Eric Wood, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:17.604 16. Steve Rapp, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:17.639 17. Francis Martin, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:18.230 18. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:18.315 19. Brent George, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:18.358 20. Clint McBain, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:18.563 21. Lee Acree, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:18.623 22. Tony Meiring, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:18.734 23. Cory West, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:19.847 24. Akira Tamitsuji, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:20.381 25. Scott Jensen, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:20.397 26. Andrew Deatherage, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:21.090 27. J.J. Roetlin, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:21.119 28. Jeff Tigert, Honda CBR1000RR, 2:21.161 29. Jason Perez, Yamaha YZF-R1, 2:21.312 30. Jeremy Toye, Honda CBR1000RR, 2:21.321 31. David Bell, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:21.865 32. Dean Mizdal, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:22.211 33. C.R. Gittere, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:22.345 34. Brian Boyd, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:24.012 35. Eric Haugo, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:24.023 36. Greg Fryer, Yamaha YZF-R1, 2:25.212 37. James Kerker, Honda CBR1000RR, 2:25.430 38. Peter Holzinger, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:25.797 More, from a press release issued by Team Suzuki: AMA Superbike Championship leader Mat Mladin broke the lap record on his way to setting provisional pole for this weekend’s ninth and tenth-round Elkhart Lake double-header in Wisconsin. The Yoshimura Suzuki rider knocked 0.7 seconds off the existing record, lapping the high-speed circuit in 2:12.554 minutes to beat team mate Aaron Yates and Honda’s Miguel Duhamel to the number one grid position. The five-time AMA Superbike Champion said: “We’ve been looking forward to coming to this track all year because I think it’s going to be one of the better ones for the new Suzuki GSX-R1000. It’s such a solid motorcycle; it’s fast and we can just do amazing things with it. On this race track, when you have a fast bike and a bike that works on the front end, you’ve got just about everything you need.” Friday Superbike Qualifying: 1. Mat Mladin (Yoshimura Suzuki) 2:12.554. 2. Aaron Yates (Yoshimura Suzuki) 2:14.388. 3. Miguel Duhamel (Honda) 2:14.483. 4. Ben Spies (Yoshimura Suzuki) 2:14.542. 5. Eric Bostrom (Ducati) 2:14.677. 6. Joshua Hayes (Kawasaki) 2:15.002. 7. Jake P Zemke (Honda) 2:15.286. 8. Neil Hodgson (Ducati) 2:15.496. 9. Larry Pegram (Honda) 2:15.741. 10. Geoff May (Suzuki) 2:15.880. More, from a press release issued by Parts Unlimited Ducati Austin: BOSTROM AND HODGSON GETTING UP TO SPEED AT ROAD AMERICA Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin (June 3) – Parts Unlimited Ducati Austin’s Eric Bostrom and Neil Hodgson qualified provisionally for the weekend’s Superbike races at Road America on Friday. Pikes Peak Superbike race winner Bostrom qualified fifth on his Ducati 999, while Hodgson was eighth at his first time ever on the track. “Actually, I feel pretty good about things,” said Hodgson. “First of all, I’d never been here before. This is going to be the hardest track to learn because it’s the longest and it’s fast. You need to be inch perfect. If you break five meters late at these speeds …” said Neil after a best lap time of 2:15.496. “We’re about a second off second place, really. I’m really upbeat and looking forward to tomorrow. I think we can chip away at it.” The 2003 World Superbike Champion commented on the 4.0-mile lap, the longest on the AMA tour at well over two minutes. “When you have a problem or two or you make some changes on the bike in practice, it can hurt you. If you spend much time in the pits or going slowly around this place, it’s really going to limit the number of laps you can do,” Neil said. “That probably affected us a bit today but we will get some more track time in the morning.” Both riders will participate in final qualifying at 11:10 local time. Bostrom was fifth in qualifying with a time of 2:14.677 after holding third for much of the session. The former Elkhart Lake race winner says the team is working on a solution that will see his times improve in the first part of the lap. “We gained a lot of time from the morning to the afternoon,” said Bostrom. “Overall, the tires are working well, the top speeds for the Ducati 999 are cool. I think we have some improving to do in a couple of areas. I’m not totally happy with the bike setup and we need to work on the gearing a little bit. The second split is really good, and the third split is okay. It’s the first split that’s terrible right now, as far as I am concerned. We’re struggling a little bit with the front end being a little unsettled in turn one.” On the heels of his Pikes Peak victory, Bostrom says things continue to improve on his side of the Parts Unlimited Ducati Austin squad. “We’ve been going in the right direction, Since Fontana, things just been improving and we’ve gone from way off the pace to halfway competitive. We’ve had some different ideas within the team and we are improving.” The first 16-lap, 100k Superbike race of the weekend will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 PM local time. Qualifying times: 1. Mat Mladin (Suzuki) 2:12.554, 2. Aaron Yates (Suzuki) 2:14.388, 3. Miguel Duhamel (Honda) 2:14.483, 4. Ben Spies (Suzuki) 2:14.542, 5. ERIC BOSTROM (PARTS UNLIMITED DUCATI AUSTIN 999) 2:14.677 6 Josh Hayes (Kawasaki) 2:15.002, 8. NEIL HODGSON (PARTS UNLIMITED DUCATI AUSTIN 999) 2:15.496

Parade Bikes Still Legal In Chicago

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Parade Bikes Still Legal In Chicago

Chicago officials back away from parade bike ban after AMA efforts Chicago officials back away from parade bike ban after AMA efforts The city of Chicago has significantly changed its recently announced ban on motorcycles in parades in response to AMA inquiries on the issue. The issue came to light after the office of Chicago Mayor Richard Daley sent a letter to various parade organizers, stating in part: “effective immediately, the City Parade Regulations have been amended to include a ban on machinery potentially dangerous to spectators and staff working parades.” That machinery included “motorcycles, (pocket) mini motorcycles, mini motor bikes, motor scooters and three- and four-wheel all-terrain vehicles.” The ban outraged AMA members set to take part in Chicago parades this summer. They contacted the AMA, which, in turn, contacted Chicago city officials. At first, officials refused to directly answer AMA questions related to the bike ban. However, a day later, Cindy Gatziolis, spokeswoman for the mayor’s Office of Special Events, called to say the city had modified the ban. Gatziolis said the initial ban was a response to a motorcyclist in a parade who began a stunt and almost careened into a spectator. City officials felt that rather than waiting for someone to get hurt, they should address the safety issue, she said. “This is a pedestrian environment, and this is a safety issue,” she said. However, she said, a new letter will now be going out to parade organizers, which modifies that regulation to allow motorcycles in parades. Under the new regulations Gatziolis outlined Friday, each parade will be allowed up to two groups of no more than 50 motorcycles each. The Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade set for December 4, a popular fund-raiser that annually draws tens of thousands of riders, will not be affected by the rules, Gatziolis said. Technically, the Toys For Tots run is a “motorcade,” not a “parade,” she said. “When we first heard of these rules, we couldn’t believe the city would make such a sweeping and discriminatory move,” said AMA Director of State Affairs Sean Maher. “We’re heartened to see them back away from the idea of a total ban on motorcycles so quickly. We’ll continue to monitor the situation as it evolves.”

Updated Post: Duhamel Grabs AMA Formula Xtreme Pole Position With New Lap Record At Road America

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Updated Post: Duhamel Grabs AMA Formula Xtreme Pole Position With New Lap Record At Road America

American Honda’s Miguel Duhamel claimed his third AMA Formula Xtreme pole position of the 2005 season during qualifying Friday at Road America, in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Duhamel broke the class lap record (Jake Zemke’s 2:18.851, set in 2004) for the four-mile road course just before the end of the session then lowered it even further with a blistering 2:17.952 on his Dunlop-shod CBR600RR. Zemke, Duhamel’s teammate and the current Formula Xtreme Championship leader, qualified second with a time of 2:18.391. Third-fastest was fill-in rider Michael Barnes, who turned a time of 2:19.621 on his Pirelli-equipped Team M4 EMGO Suzuki GSX-R600. The final spot on the front row was earned by Attack Kawasaki’s Ben Attard, who lapped at 2:19.964 on his ZX-6RR. The 10-lap AMA Formula Xtreme final (the sixth of nine races in the series) takes place Saturday afternoon. Provisional AMA Formula Xtreme Qualifying Results: 1. Miguel Duhamel, Honda, 2:17.952 2. Jake Zemke, Honda, 2:18.391 3. Michael Barnes, Suzuki, 2:19.621 4. Ben Attard, Kawasaki, 2:19.964 5. Chris Peris, Yamaha, 2:20.790 6. Danny Eslick, Suzuki, 2:21.697 7. Steve Crevier, Honda, 2:21.992 8. Kevin Schwantz, Suzuki, 2:22.139 9. Mike Hale, Honda, 2:23.276 10. Alex Gobert, Honda, 2:23.618 11. Robert Jensen, Yamaha, 2:23.821 12. Ryan Elleby, Suzuki, 2:23.894 13. Mike Ciccotto, Buell, 2:24.459 14. Ryan Andrews, Ducati, 2:25.256 15. Nathan Hester, Yamaha, 2:26.159 16. Taylor Knapp, Yamaha, 2:27.335 17. Daniel Doty, Yamaha, 2:27.633 18. Tim Knutson, Yamaha, 2:27.699 19. Andy Feuersthaler, Suzuki, 2:28.106 20. Victor Chirinos, Yamaha, 2:28.271 21. Shea Fouchek, Suzuki, 2:28.292 22. Dave Ebben, Buell, 2:28.628 23. Matt Furtek, Kawasaki, 2:28.701 24. Justin Filice, Honda, 2:29.303 25. Chris Siebenhaar, Honda, 2:30.208 26. Dave Rosno, Yamaha, 2:30.309 27. Eric Haugo, Suzuki, 2:30.618 28. James Milroy, Honda, 2:30.960 29. Myron Bell, Suzuki, 2:31.261 30. Scotty Vanscoik, Kawasaki, 2:31.959 31. Matt Drucker, Suzuki, 2:32.012 32. Jeff Johnson, Buell, 2:32.449 33. Jessica Zalusky, Kawasaki, 2:33.068 34. Simon Kowalski, Suzuki, 2:33.759 35. Robert Terando, Kawasaki, 2:39.550 More, from a press release issued by Team M4 EMGO Suzuki: MAY AND BARNES QUICK AT ROAD AMERICA Team M4 EMGO Suzuki kicked off the second half of the 2005 AMA racing season in stellar fashion today at Road America, near Elkhart Lake, WI. The squad fared no worse than tenth during the day’s various practice and qualifying sessions and even registered a few top-five performances on Friday at the scenic four-mile road course set in the Wisconsin woods. In just his second race weekend as a member of the team riding in place of the injured Vincent Haskovec, Michael Barnes qualified the squad’s GSX-R600 Formula Xtreme machine on the front row. The Floridian’s time of 2:19.621 was strong enough for third best in the session, and he feels he’s got a legitimate shot of placing even higher in Saturday’s 10-lap FX final. Barnes said, “I made it a point to chase the top two factory bikes during qualifying and it seemed to work for me. I really think we’ve got something for both of them this weekend. Overall the GSX-R600 Xtreme bike is just running really fast. I can hang with any bike out there on the straightaways no problem and my Pirelli tires have just been phenomenal all weekend.” Geoff May was on form as well, posting the third fastest time (2:16.841) during the day’s Superstock free practice. The Georgian was quick right from the start this weekend and even headed the charts for much of the session aboard his GSX-R1000. “Things are pretty good,” May remarked. “When you go fast it’s easy and everything is going easy. The bike feels great and I’m having fun, and that’s the main thing I think. I love this racetrack — it’s a real track with some speed.” May also explained that the recent addition of Mike Fitzgerald to the team has been a major plus as well. “Mike has worked with me in the past. I have a goofy style and set-up, I guess. I never really knew that. He knows what I like and I’ve been moving forward ever since he started helping out.” Barnes wasn’t far behind May on the team’s second GSX-R1000, finishing the 50-minute session fifth fastest at 2:17.392. May also enjoyed a promising day on his GSX-R Supersport race bike, ending up the top-ranked Suzuki-mounted rider in the class at sixth overall (2:22.138). He even qualified his Superstock-spec machine tenth on the provisional Superbike grid at 2:15.880 to round out the team’s impressive day. Saturday’s schedule features races in Formula Xtreme and Superbike, along with final qualifying in both Superstock and Supersport.

Mladin Leads Friday Superbike Practice At Road America

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Mladin Leads Friday Superbike Practice At Road America

1. Mat Mladin, Suzuki, 2:12.989 2. Aaron Yates, Suzuki, 2:14.163 3. Ben Spies, Suzuki, 2:15.132 4. Miguel Duhamel, Honda, 2:15.384 5. Jake Zemke, Honda, 2:15.749 6. Josh Hayes, Kawasaki, 2:15.892 7. Geoff May, Suzuki, 2:15.967 8. Eric Bostrom, Ducati, 2:16.694 9. Neil Hodgson, Ducati, 2:16.909 10. Steve Rapp, Suzuki, 2:17.005 11. Marty Craggill, Suzuki, 2:17.083 12. Larry Pegram, Honda, 2:17.341 13. Kurtis Roberts, Honda, 2:17.673 14. Jake Holden, Suzuki, 2:18.316 15. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki, 2:18.556 16. Eric Wood, Suzuki, 2:19.088 17. Lee Acree, Suzuki, 2:19.133 18. Seve Crevier, Honda, 2:19.186 19. Francis Martin, Suzuki, 2:19.462 20. Tony Meiring, Suzuki, 2:19.768 21. Cory West, Suzuki, 2:19.815 22. Brent George, Suzuki, 2:20.186 23. Clint McBain, Suzuki, 2:20.669 24. Akira Tamitsuji, Suzuki, 2:21.155 25. Jason Perez, Yamaha, 2:21.156 26. J.J. Roetlin, Suzuki, 2:21.543 27. Jeff Tigert, Honda, 2:21.561 28. Scott Jensen, Suzuki, 2:21.923 29. David Bell, Suzuki, 2:23.058 30. Jeremy Toye, Honda, 2:23.124 31. Andy Deatherage, Suzuki, 2:24.972 32. Dean Mizdal, Suzuki, 2:25.366 33. C.R. Gittere, Suzuki, 2:25.585 34. Brian Boyd, Suzuki, 2:25.892 35. Peter Holzinger, Suzuki, 2:26.044 36. Greg Fryer, Yamaha, 2:26.375 37. James Kerker, Honda, 2:26.636 38. Paul Heinen, Yamaha, 2:28.121 Official Lap Record = 2:13.346, Miguel Duhamel, Honda, 6/5/2004

Kiyonari Fastest In British Superbike Practice At Croft Circuit

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Kiyonari Fastest In British Superbike Practice At Croft Circuit

John Reynolds finished seventh fastest on his return to racing during today’s practice for Sunday’s sixth round of the British Superbike Championship at Croft Circuit in North Yorkshire. Rizla Suzuki’s reigning champion took a break from riding for the last six weeks – missing two rounds of the series as he underwent intensive treatment to his broken right leg – but today he was just a 10th-of-a-second away from a front row position and sure he can go significantly-faster during qualifying tomorrow. Team mate Scott Smart ended up 11th quickest on the time sheets, only a fraction of a second behind his team mate. He is still building confidence in his Rizla Suzuki and will be trying hard tomorrow to secure a good starting position on the grid. John Reynolds: “I am satisfied with my first day back on the bike and I’ll go to bed and sleep well tonight knowing I can run with anyone around Croft. We are well within reach of the front row and we have a few things to try tomorrow that I am confident will reduce our lap times. “We made a change to the head angle on my Rizla Suzuki towards the end of the second session and it now feels incredibly planted and pin sharp. Tomorrow we will look at the rear suspension, lift my right footpeg for more ground clearance and try a couple of tyre combinations. It’s so good to be back racing!” Scott Smart: “I was sixth in the morning session and feeling very confident. This afternoon I was pushing harder and that didn’t work for me. Whenever I push hard and put myself under pressure I start making small mistakes and my lap times suffer. I need to focus on relaxing and when I can do that on the bike I can run with the best of them. “My Rizla Suzuki feels good and the engine is pulling like a train. Once I relax I’ll be able to get the best from it and that’s what I am focusing on for qualifying.” Niall Mackenzie – Team Performance Co-ordinator: “That was a very strong first day back in the office for JR. You just cannot underestimate how impressive he was today. He has come back fast, determined and aggressive. He is still working on the set-up of his Rizla Suzuki and has a clear direction to follow. He will go faster and faster as the weekend progresses. “Scott is still building the relationship between himself and his GSX-R1000. We cannot fault him for effort – he is giving 110 per cent – but that seems to be working against him to some extent and he needs to relax a bit more, enjoy himself on the bike and then his lap times will definitely improve.” Practice Times: 1: Ryuichi Kiyonari (Honda) 1:21.034, 2: Michael Rutter (Honda) +0.088, 3: Karl Harris (Honda) +0.662, 4: Dean Thomas (Kawasaki) +0.817, 5: Gregorio Lavilla (Ducati) +0.839, 6: Tommy Hill (Yamaha) +0.933, 7: John Reynolds (Rizla Suzuki) +0.956, 8: Leon Haslam (Ducati) +0.957, 9: Steve Plater (Kawasaki) +1.014, 10: Danny Beaumont (Honda) +1.122. 11: Scott Smart (Rizla Suzuki) +1.231.

Roger Hayden Sets The Pace In AMA Supersport Practice At Road America

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Roger Hayden Sets The Pace In AMA Supersport Practice At Road America

Provisional Friday Afternoon AMA Supersport Practice Times: 1. Roger Hayden, Kawasaki, 2:20.658 2. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki, 2:20.790 3. Jason DiSalvo, Yamaha, 2:21.427 4. Ben Attard, Kawasaki, 2:21.900 5. Geoff May, Suzuki, 2:22.138 6. Ben Spies, Suzuki, 2:22.403 7. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha, 2:22.792 8. Aaron Gobert, Yamaha, 2:22.889 9. Danny Eslick, Suzuki, 2:23.293 10. Robert Jensen, Yamaha, 2:24.354 11. Chris Peris, Yamaha, 2:24.536 12. Jason Farrell, Kawasaki, 2:26.269 13. Blake Young, Suzuki, 2:26.743 14. Barrett Long, Yamaha, 2:27.056 15. Jeff Tigert, Honda, 2:27.099 16. Justin Filice, Honda, 2:27.174 17. Giovanni Rojas, Yamaha, 2:27.817 18. D. Ortega, Kawasaki, 2:27.880 19. Taylor Knapp, Yamaha, 2:27.957 20. Tristan Schoenewald, Honda, 2:29.084

Pridmore Out With Broken Foot

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Pridmore Out With Broken Foot

Michael Jordan Motorsports Suzuki’s Jason Pridmore will not be racing at Road America this weekend after breaking a bone in his right foot in a crash during promoter’s practice Thursday. “I was only going to do a few laps, because I just wanted to see where I was at after my Barber crash,” Pridmore told Roadracingworld.com. “I just started to accelerate up the hill out of turn five, and the front wheel locked. Of course, the first thing I did to save it was put my foot out, and my foot jammed into the ground. Then the bike caught, flicked me over the highside and I landed right on my elbow. “I went back over to see if I hit some oil or something, and I didn’t see any. But I did see this long black mark. I tried to spin the front wheel, and it wouldn’t move. The corner workers had to pick it up to put it in the truck, because the front wheel wouldn’t roll.” Pridmore said he went to the hospital after the incident mainly to prevent an infection by thoroughly cleaning the puncture wound in his left elbow and as an afterthought decided to have his foot X-rayed, which confirmed the fracture. “I have two fractures in my fifth metatarsal,” said Pridmore. “We sent the X-rays to Dr. Ting today. We will probably end up flying out of here Sunday and having surgery Monday, if it comes down to that.”

Friday Morning AMA Superstock Practice At Road America Led By Rapp

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Friday Morning AMA Superstock Practice At Road America Led By Rapp

Provisional Friday Morning AMA Superstock Practice Times: 1. Steve Rapp, Suzuki, 2:16.777 2. Aaron Gobert, Yamaha, 2:16.797 3. Geoff May, Suzuki, 2:16.841 4. Aaron Yates, Suzuki, 2:17.350 5. Michael Barnes, Suzuki, 2:17.392 6. Jason DiSalvo, Yamaha, 2:18.042 7. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki, 2:18.158 8. John Haner, Suzuki, 2:18.309 9. Roger Hayden, Kawasaki, 2:18.363 10. Jake Holden, Suzuki, 2:18.895 11. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha, 2:18.994 12. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki, 2:19.748 13. Eric Wood, Suzuki, 2:19.816 14. Brent George, Suzuki, 2:20.037 15. Tony Meiring, Suzuki, 2:21.242 16. Francis Martin, Suzuki, 2:21.578 17. Jason Perez, Yamaha, 2:21.717 18. Blake Young, Suzuki, 2:21.776 19. Lee Acree, Suzuki, 2:21.898 20. Akira Tamitsuji, Suzuki, 2:23.481

Carlos Checa Goes 211 mph Friday At Mugello

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Carlos Checa Goes 211 mph Friday At Mugello

MotoGP Top Speeds From Friday Afternoon Practice At Mugello: 1. Carlos Checa, Ducati, 211.027 mph 2. Loris Capirossi, Ducati, 207.299 mph 3. Roberto Rolfo, Ducati, 206.367 mph 4. Makoto Tamada, Honda, 205.808 mph 5. Max Biaggi, Honda, 204.378 mph 6. Valentino Rossi, Yamaha, 203.571 mph 7. Alex Barros, Honda, 203.446 mph 8. Sete Gibernau, Honda, 202.763 mph 9. Marco Melandri, Honda, 202.514 mph 10. Nicky Hayden, Honda, 202.390 mph 11. Shane Byrne, KTM Proton KR, 201.520 mph 12. Troy Bayliss, Honda, 201.458 mph 13. Colin Edwards, Yamaha, 201.147 mph 14. John Hopkins, Suzuki, 199.780 mph 15. Kenny Lee Roberts, Suzuki, 198.910 mph 16. David Checa, Yamaha, 198.848 mph 17. Alex Hofmann, Kawasaki, 198.289 mph 18. Ruben Xaus, Yamaha, 198.102 mph 19. Shinya Nakano, Kawasaki, 197.729 mph 20. Franco Battaini, Blata WCM, 186.171 mph 21. James Ellison, Blata WCM, 183.872 mph

Only Four Top AMA Riders Signed Beyond The 2005 Season

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Only Four Top AMA Riders Signed Beyond The 2005 Season

The Current Contract Status Of Top AMA Riders At Road America (with regards to the 2006 season, as of June 2): Mat Mladin, unsigned Aaron Yates, unsigned Ben Spies, signed through 2006 Miguel Duhamel, unsigned Jake Zemke, unsigned Neil Hodgson, unsigned Eric Bostrom, unsigned Jamie Hacking, unsigned Damon Buckmaster, unsigned Aaron Gobert, unsigned Jason DiSalvo, signed through 2007 Tommy Hayden, signed through 2006 Roger Hayden, unsigned Josh Hayes, unsigned Ben Attard, unsigned Kurtis Roberts, unsigned Alex Gobert, unsigned Larry Pegram, unsigned Jeremy Toye, unsigned Marty Craggill, unsigned Geoff May, unsigned Michael Barnes, unsigned Jason Pridmore, signed through 2006 Steve Rapp, unsigned John Haner, unsigned Jake Holden, unsigned Lee Acree, unsigned Blake Young, unsigned Eric Wood, unsigned Jimmy Moore, unsigned Brent George, unsigned Tony Meiring, unsigned Chris Peris, unsigned

Mladin Breaks Track Record, Takes Provisional AMA Superbike Pole Position At Road America

Yoshimura Suzuki’s Mat Mladin took the provisional AMA Superbike pole position during qualifying Friday at Road America. Mladin’s time of 2:12.553 on his Dunlop-equipped GSX-R1000 was not only fastest, it was 0.8-second under Miguel Duhamel’s lap record of 2:13.346 and 1.8 seconds faster than anyone else on the track. Mladin’s teammate Aaron Yates was the best of the rest, turning a 2:14.388 on his GSX-R1000. Miguel Duhamel qualified third with a 2:14.483 on his American Honda CBR1000RR, which has a new-spec engine package and significant chassis revisions for this weekend’s event. The final spot on the provisional front row went to the third Yoshimura Suzuki rider, Ben Spies, with a 2:14.569. Qualifying on the provisional second row were Parts Unlimited Ducati Austin’s Eric Bostrom, Attack Kawasaki’s Josh Hayes, Duhamel’s teammate Jake Zemke and Road America rookie Neil Hodgson. With rain a possibility on Saturday, Friday’s provisional AMA Superbike qualifying results could hold up as final. Provisional AMA Superbike Qualifying Results: 1. Mat Mladin, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:12.553 2. Aaron Yates, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:14.388 3. Miguel Duhamel, Honda CBR1000RR, 2:14.483 4. Ben Spies, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:14.569 5. Eric Bostrom, Ducati 999F05, 2:14.678 6. Josh Hayes, Kawasaki ZX-10R, 2:15.003 7. Jake Zemke, Honda CBR1000RR, 2:15.287 8. Neil Hodgson, Ducati 999F05, 2:15.496 9. Larry Pegram, Honda CBR100RR, 2:15.740 10. Geoff May, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:15.881 11. Marty Craggill, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:15.946 12. Kurtis Roberts, Honda CBR1000RR, 2:16.444 13. Jake Holden, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:16.713 14. Steve Crevier, Honda CBR1000RR, 2:17.468 15. Eric Wood, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:17.604 16. Steve Rapp, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:17.639 17. Francis Martin, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:18.230 18. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:18.315 19. Brent George, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:18.358 20. Clint McBain, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:18.563 21. Lee Acree, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:18.623 22. Tony Meiring, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:18.734 23. Cory West, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:19.847 24. Akira Tamitsuji, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:20.381 25. Scott Jensen, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:20.397 26. Andrew Deatherage, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:21.090 27. J.J. Roetlin, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:21.119 28. Jeff Tigert, Honda CBR1000RR, 2:21.161 29. Jason Perez, Yamaha YZF-R1, 2:21.312 30. Jeremy Toye, Honda CBR1000RR, 2:21.321 31. David Bell, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:21.865 32. Dean Mizdal, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:22.211 33. C.R. Gittere, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:22.345 34. Brian Boyd, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:24.012 35. Eric Haugo, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:24.023 36. Greg Fryer, Yamaha YZF-R1, 2:25.212 37. James Kerker, Honda CBR1000RR, 2:25.430 38. Peter Holzinger, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:25.797 More, from a press release issued by Team Suzuki: AMA Superbike Championship leader Mat Mladin broke the lap record on his way to setting provisional pole for this weekend’s ninth and tenth-round Elkhart Lake double-header in Wisconsin. The Yoshimura Suzuki rider knocked 0.7 seconds off the existing record, lapping the high-speed circuit in 2:12.554 minutes to beat team mate Aaron Yates and Honda’s Miguel Duhamel to the number one grid position. The five-time AMA Superbike Champion said: “We’ve been looking forward to coming to this track all year because I think it’s going to be one of the better ones for the new Suzuki GSX-R1000. It’s such a solid motorcycle; it’s fast and we can just do amazing things with it. On this race track, when you have a fast bike and a bike that works on the front end, you’ve got just about everything you need.” Friday Superbike Qualifying: 1. Mat Mladin (Yoshimura Suzuki) 2:12.554. 2. Aaron Yates (Yoshimura Suzuki) 2:14.388. 3. Miguel Duhamel (Honda) 2:14.483. 4. Ben Spies (Yoshimura Suzuki) 2:14.542. 5. Eric Bostrom (Ducati) 2:14.677. 6. Joshua Hayes (Kawasaki) 2:15.002. 7. Jake P Zemke (Honda) 2:15.286. 8. Neil Hodgson (Ducati) 2:15.496. 9. Larry Pegram (Honda) 2:15.741. 10. Geoff May (Suzuki) 2:15.880. More, from a press release issued by Parts Unlimited Ducati Austin: BOSTROM AND HODGSON GETTING UP TO SPEED AT ROAD AMERICA Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin (June 3) – Parts Unlimited Ducati Austin’s Eric Bostrom and Neil Hodgson qualified provisionally for the weekend’s Superbike races at Road America on Friday. Pikes Peak Superbike race winner Bostrom qualified fifth on his Ducati 999, while Hodgson was eighth at his first time ever on the track. “Actually, I feel pretty good about things,” said Hodgson. “First of all, I’d never been here before. This is going to be the hardest track to learn because it’s the longest and it’s fast. You need to be inch perfect. If you break five meters late at these speeds …” said Neil after a best lap time of 2:15.496. “We’re about a second off second place, really. I’m really upbeat and looking forward to tomorrow. I think we can chip away at it.” The 2003 World Superbike Champion commented on the 4.0-mile lap, the longest on the AMA tour at well over two minutes. “When you have a problem or two or you make some changes on the bike in practice, it can hurt you. If you spend much time in the pits or going slowly around this place, it’s really going to limit the number of laps you can do,” Neil said. “That probably affected us a bit today but we will get some more track time in the morning.” Both riders will participate in final qualifying at 11:10 local time. Bostrom was fifth in qualifying with a time of 2:14.677 after holding third for much of the session. The former Elkhart Lake race winner says the team is working on a solution that will see his times improve in the first part of the lap. “We gained a lot of time from the morning to the afternoon,” said Bostrom. “Overall, the tires are working well, the top speeds for the Ducati 999 are cool. I think we have some improving to do in a couple of areas. I’m not totally happy with the bike setup and we need to work on the gearing a little bit. The second split is really good, and the third split is okay. It’s the first split that’s terrible right now, as far as I am concerned. We’re struggling a little bit with the front end being a little unsettled in turn one.” On the heels of his Pikes Peak victory, Bostrom says things continue to improve on his side of the Parts Unlimited Ducati Austin squad. “We’ve been going in the right direction, Since Fontana, things just been improving and we’ve gone from way off the pace to halfway competitive. We’ve had some different ideas within the team and we are improving.” The first 16-lap, 100k Superbike race of the weekend will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 PM local time. Qualifying times: 1. Mat Mladin (Suzuki) 2:12.554, 2. Aaron Yates (Suzuki) 2:14.388, 3. Miguel Duhamel (Honda) 2:14.483, 4. Ben Spies (Suzuki) 2:14.542, 5. ERIC BOSTROM (PARTS UNLIMITED DUCATI AUSTIN 999) 2:14.677 6 Josh Hayes (Kawasaki) 2:15.002, 8. NEIL HODGSON (PARTS UNLIMITED DUCATI AUSTIN 999) 2:15.496

Parade Bikes Still Legal In Chicago

Chicago officials back away from parade bike ban after AMA efforts Chicago officials back away from parade bike ban after AMA efforts The city of Chicago has significantly changed its recently announced ban on motorcycles in parades in response to AMA inquiries on the issue. The issue came to light after the office of Chicago Mayor Richard Daley sent a letter to various parade organizers, stating in part: “effective immediately, the City Parade Regulations have been amended to include a ban on machinery potentially dangerous to spectators and staff working parades.” That machinery included “motorcycles, (pocket) mini motorcycles, mini motor bikes, motor scooters and three- and four-wheel all-terrain vehicles.” The ban outraged AMA members set to take part in Chicago parades this summer. They contacted the AMA, which, in turn, contacted Chicago city officials. At first, officials refused to directly answer AMA questions related to the bike ban. However, a day later, Cindy Gatziolis, spokeswoman for the mayor’s Office of Special Events, called to say the city had modified the ban. Gatziolis said the initial ban was a response to a motorcyclist in a parade who began a stunt and almost careened into a spectator. City officials felt that rather than waiting for someone to get hurt, they should address the safety issue, she said. “This is a pedestrian environment, and this is a safety issue,” she said. However, she said, a new letter will now be going out to parade organizers, which modifies that regulation to allow motorcycles in parades. Under the new regulations Gatziolis outlined Friday, each parade will be allowed up to two groups of no more than 50 motorcycles each. The Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade set for December 4, a popular fund-raiser that annually draws tens of thousands of riders, will not be affected by the rules, Gatziolis said. Technically, the Toys For Tots run is a “motorcade,” not a “parade,” she said. “When we first heard of these rules, we couldn’t believe the city would make such a sweeping and discriminatory move,” said AMA Director of State Affairs Sean Maher. “We’re heartened to see them back away from the idea of a total ban on motorcycles so quickly. We’ll continue to monitor the situation as it evolves.”

Updated Post: Duhamel Grabs AMA Formula Xtreme Pole Position With New Lap Record At Road America

American Honda’s Miguel Duhamel claimed his third AMA Formula Xtreme pole position of the 2005 season during qualifying Friday at Road America, in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Duhamel broke the class lap record (Jake Zemke’s 2:18.851, set in 2004) for the four-mile road course just before the end of the session then lowered it even further with a blistering 2:17.952 on his Dunlop-shod CBR600RR. Zemke, Duhamel’s teammate and the current Formula Xtreme Championship leader, qualified second with a time of 2:18.391. Third-fastest was fill-in rider Michael Barnes, who turned a time of 2:19.621 on his Pirelli-equipped Team M4 EMGO Suzuki GSX-R600. The final spot on the front row was earned by Attack Kawasaki’s Ben Attard, who lapped at 2:19.964 on his ZX-6RR. The 10-lap AMA Formula Xtreme final (the sixth of nine races in the series) takes place Saturday afternoon. Provisional AMA Formula Xtreme Qualifying Results: 1. Miguel Duhamel, Honda, 2:17.952 2. Jake Zemke, Honda, 2:18.391 3. Michael Barnes, Suzuki, 2:19.621 4. Ben Attard, Kawasaki, 2:19.964 5. Chris Peris, Yamaha, 2:20.790 6. Danny Eslick, Suzuki, 2:21.697 7. Steve Crevier, Honda, 2:21.992 8. Kevin Schwantz, Suzuki, 2:22.139 9. Mike Hale, Honda, 2:23.276 10. Alex Gobert, Honda, 2:23.618 11. Robert Jensen, Yamaha, 2:23.821 12. Ryan Elleby, Suzuki, 2:23.894 13. Mike Ciccotto, Buell, 2:24.459 14. Ryan Andrews, Ducati, 2:25.256 15. Nathan Hester, Yamaha, 2:26.159 16. Taylor Knapp, Yamaha, 2:27.335 17. Daniel Doty, Yamaha, 2:27.633 18. Tim Knutson, Yamaha, 2:27.699 19. Andy Feuersthaler, Suzuki, 2:28.106 20. Victor Chirinos, Yamaha, 2:28.271 21. Shea Fouchek, Suzuki, 2:28.292 22. Dave Ebben, Buell, 2:28.628 23. Matt Furtek, Kawasaki, 2:28.701 24. Justin Filice, Honda, 2:29.303 25. Chris Siebenhaar, Honda, 2:30.208 26. Dave Rosno, Yamaha, 2:30.309 27. Eric Haugo, Suzuki, 2:30.618 28. James Milroy, Honda, 2:30.960 29. Myron Bell, Suzuki, 2:31.261 30. Scotty Vanscoik, Kawasaki, 2:31.959 31. Matt Drucker, Suzuki, 2:32.012 32. Jeff Johnson, Buell, 2:32.449 33. Jessica Zalusky, Kawasaki, 2:33.068 34. Simon Kowalski, Suzuki, 2:33.759 35. Robert Terando, Kawasaki, 2:39.550 More, from a press release issued by Team M4 EMGO Suzuki: MAY AND BARNES QUICK AT ROAD AMERICA Team M4 EMGO Suzuki kicked off the second half of the 2005 AMA racing season in stellar fashion today at Road America, near Elkhart Lake, WI. The squad fared no worse than tenth during the day’s various practice and qualifying sessions and even registered a few top-five performances on Friday at the scenic four-mile road course set in the Wisconsin woods. In just his second race weekend as a member of the team riding in place of the injured Vincent Haskovec, Michael Barnes qualified the squad’s GSX-R600 Formula Xtreme machine on the front row. The Floridian’s time of 2:19.621 was strong enough for third best in the session, and he feels he’s got a legitimate shot of placing even higher in Saturday’s 10-lap FX final. Barnes said, “I made it a point to chase the top two factory bikes during qualifying and it seemed to work for me. I really think we’ve got something for both of them this weekend. Overall the GSX-R600 Xtreme bike is just running really fast. I can hang with any bike out there on the straightaways no problem and my Pirelli tires have just been phenomenal all weekend.” Geoff May was on form as well, posting the third fastest time (2:16.841) during the day’s Superstock free practice. The Georgian was quick right from the start this weekend and even headed the charts for much of the session aboard his GSX-R1000. “Things are pretty good,” May remarked. “When you go fast it’s easy and everything is going easy. The bike feels great and I’m having fun, and that’s the main thing I think. I love this racetrack — it’s a real track with some speed.” May also explained that the recent addition of Mike Fitzgerald to the team has been a major plus as well. “Mike has worked with me in the past. I have a goofy style and set-up, I guess. I never really knew that. He knows what I like and I’ve been moving forward ever since he started helping out.” Barnes wasn’t far behind May on the team’s second GSX-R1000, finishing the 50-minute session fifth fastest at 2:17.392. May also enjoyed a promising day on his GSX-R Supersport race bike, ending up the top-ranked Suzuki-mounted rider in the class at sixth overall (2:22.138). He even qualified his Superstock-spec machine tenth on the provisional Superbike grid at 2:15.880 to round out the team’s impressive day. Saturday’s schedule features races in Formula Xtreme and Superbike, along with final qualifying in both Superstock and Supersport.

Mladin Leads Friday Superbike Practice At Road America

1. Mat Mladin, Suzuki, 2:12.989 2. Aaron Yates, Suzuki, 2:14.163 3. Ben Spies, Suzuki, 2:15.132 4. Miguel Duhamel, Honda, 2:15.384 5. Jake Zemke, Honda, 2:15.749 6. Josh Hayes, Kawasaki, 2:15.892 7. Geoff May, Suzuki, 2:15.967 8. Eric Bostrom, Ducati, 2:16.694 9. Neil Hodgson, Ducati, 2:16.909 10. Steve Rapp, Suzuki, 2:17.005 11. Marty Craggill, Suzuki, 2:17.083 12. Larry Pegram, Honda, 2:17.341 13. Kurtis Roberts, Honda, 2:17.673 14. Jake Holden, Suzuki, 2:18.316 15. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki, 2:18.556 16. Eric Wood, Suzuki, 2:19.088 17. Lee Acree, Suzuki, 2:19.133 18. Seve Crevier, Honda, 2:19.186 19. Francis Martin, Suzuki, 2:19.462 20. Tony Meiring, Suzuki, 2:19.768 21. Cory West, Suzuki, 2:19.815 22. Brent George, Suzuki, 2:20.186 23. Clint McBain, Suzuki, 2:20.669 24. Akira Tamitsuji, Suzuki, 2:21.155 25. Jason Perez, Yamaha, 2:21.156 26. J.J. Roetlin, Suzuki, 2:21.543 27. Jeff Tigert, Honda, 2:21.561 28. Scott Jensen, Suzuki, 2:21.923 29. David Bell, Suzuki, 2:23.058 30. Jeremy Toye, Honda, 2:23.124 31. Andy Deatherage, Suzuki, 2:24.972 32. Dean Mizdal, Suzuki, 2:25.366 33. C.R. Gittere, Suzuki, 2:25.585 34. Brian Boyd, Suzuki, 2:25.892 35. Peter Holzinger, Suzuki, 2:26.044 36. Greg Fryer, Yamaha, 2:26.375 37. James Kerker, Honda, 2:26.636 38. Paul Heinen, Yamaha, 2:28.121 Official Lap Record = 2:13.346, Miguel Duhamel, Honda, 6/5/2004

Kiyonari Fastest In British Superbike Practice At Croft Circuit

John Reynolds finished seventh fastest on his return to racing during today’s practice for Sunday’s sixth round of the British Superbike Championship at Croft Circuit in North Yorkshire. Rizla Suzuki’s reigning champion took a break from riding for the last six weeks – missing two rounds of the series as he underwent intensive treatment to his broken right leg – but today he was just a 10th-of-a-second away from a front row position and sure he can go significantly-faster during qualifying tomorrow. Team mate Scott Smart ended up 11th quickest on the time sheets, only a fraction of a second behind his team mate. He is still building confidence in his Rizla Suzuki and will be trying hard tomorrow to secure a good starting position on the grid. John Reynolds: “I am satisfied with my first day back on the bike and I’ll go to bed and sleep well tonight knowing I can run with anyone around Croft. We are well within reach of the front row and we have a few things to try tomorrow that I am confident will reduce our lap times. “We made a change to the head angle on my Rizla Suzuki towards the end of the second session and it now feels incredibly planted and pin sharp. Tomorrow we will look at the rear suspension, lift my right footpeg for more ground clearance and try a couple of tyre combinations. It’s so good to be back racing!” Scott Smart: “I was sixth in the morning session and feeling very confident. This afternoon I was pushing harder and that didn’t work for me. Whenever I push hard and put myself under pressure I start making small mistakes and my lap times suffer. I need to focus on relaxing and when I can do that on the bike I can run with the best of them. “My Rizla Suzuki feels good and the engine is pulling like a train. Once I relax I’ll be able to get the best from it and that’s what I am focusing on for qualifying.” Niall Mackenzie – Team Performance Co-ordinator: “That was a very strong first day back in the office for JR. You just cannot underestimate how impressive he was today. He has come back fast, determined and aggressive. He is still working on the set-up of his Rizla Suzuki and has a clear direction to follow. He will go faster and faster as the weekend progresses. “Scott is still building the relationship between himself and his GSX-R1000. We cannot fault him for effort – he is giving 110 per cent – but that seems to be working against him to some extent and he needs to relax a bit more, enjoy himself on the bike and then his lap times will definitely improve.” Practice Times: 1: Ryuichi Kiyonari (Honda) 1:21.034, 2: Michael Rutter (Honda) +0.088, 3: Karl Harris (Honda) +0.662, 4: Dean Thomas (Kawasaki) +0.817, 5: Gregorio Lavilla (Ducati) +0.839, 6: Tommy Hill (Yamaha) +0.933, 7: John Reynolds (Rizla Suzuki) +0.956, 8: Leon Haslam (Ducati) +0.957, 9: Steve Plater (Kawasaki) +1.014, 10: Danny Beaumont (Honda) +1.122. 11: Scott Smart (Rizla Suzuki) +1.231.

Roger Hayden Sets The Pace In AMA Supersport Practice At Road America

Provisional Friday Afternoon AMA Supersport Practice Times: 1. Roger Hayden, Kawasaki, 2:20.658 2. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki, 2:20.790 3. Jason DiSalvo, Yamaha, 2:21.427 4. Ben Attard, Kawasaki, 2:21.900 5. Geoff May, Suzuki, 2:22.138 6. Ben Spies, Suzuki, 2:22.403 7. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha, 2:22.792 8. Aaron Gobert, Yamaha, 2:22.889 9. Danny Eslick, Suzuki, 2:23.293 10. Robert Jensen, Yamaha, 2:24.354 11. Chris Peris, Yamaha, 2:24.536 12. Jason Farrell, Kawasaki, 2:26.269 13. Blake Young, Suzuki, 2:26.743 14. Barrett Long, Yamaha, 2:27.056 15. Jeff Tigert, Honda, 2:27.099 16. Justin Filice, Honda, 2:27.174 17. Giovanni Rojas, Yamaha, 2:27.817 18. D. Ortega, Kawasaki, 2:27.880 19. Taylor Knapp, Yamaha, 2:27.957 20. Tristan Schoenewald, Honda, 2:29.084

Pridmore Out With Broken Foot

Michael Jordan Motorsports Suzuki’s Jason Pridmore will not be racing at Road America this weekend after breaking a bone in his right foot in a crash during promoter’s practice Thursday. “I was only going to do a few laps, because I just wanted to see where I was at after my Barber crash,” Pridmore told Roadracingworld.com. “I just started to accelerate up the hill out of turn five, and the front wheel locked. Of course, the first thing I did to save it was put my foot out, and my foot jammed into the ground. Then the bike caught, flicked me over the highside and I landed right on my elbow. “I went back over to see if I hit some oil or something, and I didn’t see any. But I did see this long black mark. I tried to spin the front wheel, and it wouldn’t move. The corner workers had to pick it up to put it in the truck, because the front wheel wouldn’t roll.” Pridmore said he went to the hospital after the incident mainly to prevent an infection by thoroughly cleaning the puncture wound in his left elbow and as an afterthought decided to have his foot X-rayed, which confirmed the fracture. “I have two fractures in my fifth metatarsal,” said Pridmore. “We sent the X-rays to Dr. Ting today. We will probably end up flying out of here Sunday and having surgery Monday, if it comes down to that.”

Friday Morning AMA Superstock Practice At Road America Led By Rapp

Provisional Friday Morning AMA Superstock Practice Times: 1. Steve Rapp, Suzuki, 2:16.777 2. Aaron Gobert, Yamaha, 2:16.797 3. Geoff May, Suzuki, 2:16.841 4. Aaron Yates, Suzuki, 2:17.350 5. Michael Barnes, Suzuki, 2:17.392 6. Jason DiSalvo, Yamaha, 2:18.042 7. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki, 2:18.158 8. John Haner, Suzuki, 2:18.309 9. Roger Hayden, Kawasaki, 2:18.363 10. Jake Holden, Suzuki, 2:18.895 11. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha, 2:18.994 12. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki, 2:19.748 13. Eric Wood, Suzuki, 2:19.816 14. Brent George, Suzuki, 2:20.037 15. Tony Meiring, Suzuki, 2:21.242 16. Francis Martin, Suzuki, 2:21.578 17. Jason Perez, Yamaha, 2:21.717 18. Blake Young, Suzuki, 2:21.776 19. Lee Acree, Suzuki, 2:21.898 20. Akira Tamitsuji, Suzuki, 2:23.481

Carlos Checa Goes 211 mph Friday At Mugello

MotoGP Top Speeds From Friday Afternoon Practice At Mugello: 1. Carlos Checa, Ducati, 211.027 mph 2. Loris Capirossi, Ducati, 207.299 mph 3. Roberto Rolfo, Ducati, 206.367 mph 4. Makoto Tamada, Honda, 205.808 mph 5. Max Biaggi, Honda, 204.378 mph 6. Valentino Rossi, Yamaha, 203.571 mph 7. Alex Barros, Honda, 203.446 mph 8. Sete Gibernau, Honda, 202.763 mph 9. Marco Melandri, Honda, 202.514 mph 10. Nicky Hayden, Honda, 202.390 mph 11. Shane Byrne, KTM Proton KR, 201.520 mph 12. Troy Bayliss, Honda, 201.458 mph 13. Colin Edwards, Yamaha, 201.147 mph 14. John Hopkins, Suzuki, 199.780 mph 15. Kenny Lee Roberts, Suzuki, 198.910 mph 16. David Checa, Yamaha, 198.848 mph 17. Alex Hofmann, Kawasaki, 198.289 mph 18. Ruben Xaus, Yamaha, 198.102 mph 19. Shinya Nakano, Kawasaki, 197.729 mph 20. Franco Battaini, Blata WCM, 186.171 mph 21. James Ellison, Blata WCM, 183.872 mph

Only Four Top AMA Riders Signed Beyond The 2005 Season

The Current Contract Status Of Top AMA Riders At Road America (with regards to the 2006 season, as of June 2): Mat Mladin, unsigned Aaron Yates, unsigned Ben Spies, signed through 2006 Miguel Duhamel, unsigned Jake Zemke, unsigned Neil Hodgson, unsigned Eric Bostrom, unsigned Jamie Hacking, unsigned Damon Buckmaster, unsigned Aaron Gobert, unsigned Jason DiSalvo, signed through 2007 Tommy Hayden, signed through 2006 Roger Hayden, unsigned Josh Hayes, unsigned Ben Attard, unsigned Kurtis Roberts, unsigned Alex Gobert, unsigned Larry Pegram, unsigned Jeremy Toye, unsigned Marty Craggill, unsigned Geoff May, unsigned Michael Barnes, unsigned Jason Pridmore, signed through 2006 Steve Rapp, unsigned John Haner, unsigned Jake Holden, unsigned Lee Acree, unsigned Blake Young, unsigned Eric Wood, unsigned Jimmy Moore, unsigned Brent George, unsigned Tony Meiring, unsigned Chris Peris, unsigned

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