Team M4 EMGO Suzuki’s Michael Barnes crashed his GSX-R600 in the closing minutes of Saturday morning’s 40-minute practice session at Pikes Peak International Raceway. Barnes highsided coming out of turn three, causing a red flag. Barnes had the wind knocked out of him and was slow to get up but otherwise uninjured. Provisional Saturday Morning AMA Formula Xtreme Practice Times: 1. Jake Zemke, Honda, 55.768 seconds 2. Ben Attard, Kawasaki, 56.371 seconds 3. Chris Peris, Yamaha, 56.640 seconds 4. Michael Barnes, Suzuki, 56.792 seconds 5. Miguel Duhamel, Honda, 56.828 seconds 6. Alex Gobert, Honda, 56.864 seconds 7. Ty Howard, Yamaha, 57.069 seconds 8. Danny Eslick, Suzuki, 57.135 seconds 9. Ryan Andrews, Ducati, 57.374 seconds 10. Armando Ferrer, Yamaha, 57.602 seconds 11. Robert Jensen, Yamaha, 57.769 seconds 12. Nicky Moore, Yamaha, 57.929 seconds 13. Victor Chirinos, Yamaha, 58.075 seconds 14. Heath Small, Yamaha, 58.247 seconds 15. Ricky Orlando, Kawasaki, 58.278 seconds 16. Shea Fouchek, Suzuki, 58.763 seconds 17. Tim Knutson, Yamaha, 58.917 seconds 18. Taylor Knapp, Yamaha, 59.380 seconds 19. Dave Ebben, Buell, 59.558 seconds 20. Nathan Hester, Yamaha, 59.558 seconds

Saturday Morning’s Provisional AMA Superstock Practice Times: 1. Jason DiSalvo, Yamaha, 55.200 seconds 2. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki, 55.334 seconds 3. Steve Rapp, Suzuki, 55.581 seconds 4. Jake Holden, Suzuki, 55.683 seconds 5. Aaron Gobert, Yamaha, 55.801 seconds 6. Aaron Yates, Suzuki, 55.834 seconds 7. Roger Hayden, Kawasaki, 55.854 seconds 8. Jamie Hacking, Yamaha, 55.875 seconds 9. Michael Barnes, Suzuki, 56.059 seconds 10. John Haner, Suzuki, 56.200 seconds 11. Geoff May, Suzuki, 56.291 seconds 12. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha, 56.309 seconds 13. Shane Turpin, Suzuki, 56.529 seconds 14. Eric Wood, Suzuki, 56.537 seconds 15. Lee Acree, Suzuki, 56.613 seconds 16. Brent George, Suzuki, 56.787 seconds 17. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki, 56.821 seconds 18. Blake Young, Suzuki, 57.371 seconds 19. J.J. Roetlin, Suzuki, 57.488 seconds 20. Chris Ancien, Suzuki, 57.762 seconds

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Saturday Morning’s Provisional AMA Supersport Practice Times: 1. Jason DiSalvo, Yamaha, 55.808 seconds 2. Jamie Hacking, Yamaha, 55.929 seconds 3. Aaron Gobert, Yamaha, 56.026 seconds 4. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki, 56.182 seconds 5. Ben Attard, Kawasaki, 56.293 seconds 6. Ben Spies, Suzuki, 56.466 seconds 7. Roger Hayden, Kawasaki, 56.563 seconds 8. Chris Peris, Yamaha, 56.914 seconds 9. Geoff May, Suzuki, 56.921 seconds 10. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha, 57.148 11. Danny Eslick, Suzuki, 57.405 seconds 12. Robert Jensen, Yamaha, 57.814 seconds 13. Nicky Moore, Yamaha, 57.966 seconds 14. Jimmy Wood, Kawasaki, 57.998 seconds 15. Armando Ferrer, Yamaha, 58.022 seconds 16. Shea Fouchek, Suzuki, 58.347 seconds 17. Barrett Long, Yamaha, 58.364 seconds 18. Blake Young, Suzuki, 58.525 seconds 19. Victor Chirinos, Yamaha, 58.584 seconds 20. David Lambert, Kawasaki, 59.137 seconds

Suzuki Castrol Pole Position Yamaha Folch No.23 Take Second After Overnight Rebuild Suzuki Castrol rider Vincent Philippe has taken pole position for tonight’s Albacete 8 Horas Nocturnas round of the FIM World Endurance Championship. Vincent’s best time of “¦ was set in this morning’s session, when track conditions were very similar to those expected overnight. Philippe was the only rider to record times in the 1:32s. Second place has gone to local team Folch Endurance No.23 after an all night rebuild session for their YZF-R1 which was badly damaged yesterday. The final components were bolted into place as the first group session began, and rider Daniel Ribalta was able to record a succession 1:33 laps. Yamaha Phase One endurance have held onto third place despite choosing to prepare for the race rather than chase a faster time this morning. Yamaha Austria have had a terrible weekend so far, with two of their three riders injured in crashes and their supply of spare parts is running low. Bolliger Kawasaki have qualified in fifth place, but their race potential was shown last night when they recorded the second fastest lap time during the second night practice session. The race starts at 18:00 this evening, with a warm-up session at 16:30. Until then the riders must try to rest and prepare for the race. Suzuki Castrol’s Keiichi Kitagawa: “Everything on the bike is good for the race. I try to sleep a little now; I want to sleep, but…” Qualifying Positions 1st 2 – Suzuki Castrol Team FRA Suzuki GSX-R1000 V. Philippe 1:32.740 2nd 23 Yamaha Folch Endurance SPA Yamaha YZF-R1 D.Ribalta 1:33.282 3rd 3 – Yamaha Phase One Endurance GBR Yamaha YZF-R1 D.Cudlin 1:34.128 4th 7 – Yamaha Austria 7 AUT Yamaha YZF-R1 G. Giabanni 1:34.153 5th 8 – Bolliger Team Switzerland SUI Kawasaki ZX10R D.Morillon 1:35.290 6th 24 Yamaha Folch Endurance (2) SPA Yamaha YZF-R1 J.Ramirez 1:35.551 7th 12 Suzuki Fagersjo-el.se SWE Suzuki GSX-R1000 P Young 1:35.792 8th 6 Shell Endurance Academy GBR Yamaha YZF-R1 M.Rohtlaan 1:35.988 9th 44 No Limits & RT Motor Team ITA Suzuki GSX-R1000 R.Ruozi 1:36.142 10th 10 Ducati Spring Team ITA Ducati 999 M.Colombo 1:36.264

BOSTROM AND DUCATI LOOKING FOR ANOTHER PIKES PEAK VICTORY Neil Hodgson and Eric Bostrom from the Parts Unlimited Ducati Austin team will race at the Pikes Peak International Raceway Circuit in Fountain, Colorado this weekend. Bostrom, the defending race champion, will attempt to put his Ducati 999 in victory circle once again this weekend, something he’s done five times before at the small oval with an infield road course located in the shadows of the Rocky Mountains. Hodgson, consistently quick throughout 2005, looks to continue as a major factor in the points this weekend as he will race at a track he’s never seen before. Bostrom grew up dirt tack racing and the primarily left-hand circuit has seen some of his best successes, including last year’s dominating victory on the Parts Unlimited Ducati Austin 999. “There’s something about this track for me, that’s for sure,” says Bostrom. “This place really suits my riding style and my results have always pleased me here. That said, we’re going to have to do quite a bit of work in the short weekend. This track is all about grip and that’s an area we’re still battling at the moment. We’ve been gradually improving over the season and we’ll need to once again after a disappointing couple of races at Infineon.” For Hodgson, he will be charged with racing at a track he’s yet to test, something he has avoided so far in his rookie season in the United States. His setup challenge will also be limited by the fact that Pikes Peak is a one race, two-day format with little track time. “There’s really not much to say right now,” says the 2003 World Champion Hodgson. “I’m looking forward to getting out there and racing this weekend. I’ve never been here before, so we’ll have to see how things progress. The circuit is very short and the outlay at least looks similar to some of the English tracks I’m used to. But we’ll really just have to see what happens.” “We’re hoping Eric has a great race like he’s had in the past, and Neil learns the track quickly,” says team owner Terry Gregoricka. “The ideal scenario for us is that we have two guys fighting for the podium. We know it’s going to be a difficult weekend with lots of competition, though, just like any AMA Superbike National.” While the lap at Pikes Peak is the shortest on the AMA Superbike tour, the race can have a grueling aspect since the nature of the track is abusive on tires and the altitude tests the engine’s cooling ability and power output. Sunday’s race will be 48 laps. THE CIRCUIT: Pikes Peak International Raceway is a 1.315 mile road course located inside an oval. Officially, the track consists of 12 turns and is located one mile above sea level. AMA SUPERBIKE POINTS: (after 7 of 17 rounds) 1. Mladin (Suzuki) 227, 2. Spies (Suzuki) 211, 3. Yates (Suzuki) 207, 4. NEIL HODGSON (PARTS UNLIMITED DUCATI AUSTIN 999) 207, 5. ERIC BOSTROM (PARTS UNLIMITED DUCATI AUSTIN 999) 167, 6. Duhamel (Honda) 149, 6. Craggill (Suzuki) 149

Veteran racer Michael Barnes lapped near AMA race pace during promoter’s practice Friday at Pikes Peak International Raceway (PPIR) in Fountain, Colorado, in preparation for this weekend’s AMA Superbike round at the 1.3-mile infield road course. Barnes spent the majority of Friday riding a Pirelli-shod GSX-R600 Formula Xtreme bike and turned consistent low 57-second laps by the end of the day. For reference, Jake Zemke won the 2004 AMA Formula Xtreme race at Pikes Peak with a pace of low 56-second laps. The Floridian then tried one of the team’s GSX-R1000 Superstock machines, and in his first and only session, Barnes turned 56-second laps. Jamie Hacking’s pace that won the 2004 AMA Superstock race at PPIR was 56.0-second laps. But instead of comparing his Friday lap times to last year’s times, Barnes was more concerned with comparing himself to the man he is filling in for, Vincent Haskovec, Team M4 EMGO Suzuki’s regular rider, who suffered serious injuries during the AMA Formula Xtreme race May 15 at Infineon Raceway. “I’ve got a heavy heart right now, just thinking about him all of the time,” Barnes told Roadracingworld.com. “These are some pretty big shoes to fill. Vincent is the most popular guy in the paddock, which is evident by the reaction from everybody. “Nobody says to me, ‘glad to see you here,’ without making mention of Vincent, every single person. But we have to continue working. The team has a responsibility to have two bikes out there, and that’s why I’m here. It’s truly an honor to receive a call from John (Ulrich, Team M4 EMGO Suzuki owner) asking me to ride for him. I just wish it wasn’t under these circumstances.” Asked what he thought of riding the team’s FX racebike, Barnes said, “It’s fun, light, but I don’t think there’s a lap that went by today when I didn’t think about Vincent and how he rode it. Again, living up to what he was doing on the bike. That’s all I’m trying to do is fill those shoes as best I can and thinking about Vincent every second of the way.” Having not ridden at all since Daytona and not ridden a big-bore bike regularly since 2003, Barnes was hesitant, at first, to commit to running the Formula Xtreme and Superstock races at PPIR, which were originally scheduled back-to-back. After a modification to Sunday’s race schedule separated the FX and Superstock finals and one ride on the 2005 GSX-R1000 Friday, however, Barnes’ mind was changed. “I was a little worried about how the big bike was going to be, but Suzuki has done such a heck of a job with this new bike,” said Barnes. “It’s a light, nimble bike with plenty of power. I just rode it in only one session today and surprisingly went faster than I was going on the FX bike on a tight track. So it’s promising. It didn’t wear me out, and I’m in better shape than I thought.” Another new-for-2005 face was in the AMA paddock and on the track Friday during promoter’s practice, that of former Formula USA Sportbike and Superbike Champion Scott Greenwood. Greenwood rode the Corona Extra Suzuki GSX-R1000 formerly ridden by Tony Meiring, who has been temporarily suspended from the team. Greenwood rode for Corona Extra Suzuki in 2004, replacing Christian Pistoni mid-season.

MARTIN LEADS FIRST DAY SHANNONVILLE, ON Francis Martin of Rock Forest, QC was the pacesetter in practice Friday for the opening round of the Parts Canada Superbike Championship at Shannonville Motorsport Park. Riding the DXS Diablo Performance Suzuki GSX-R1000 Martin recorded a lap of one minute, 5.001 seconds around the 2.45km (1.53-mile) Shannonville ‘Pro’ circuit. Two-time defending series champion Pascal Picotte of Granby, QC was a close second with a time of 1:05.040 on his Picotte Performance Yamaha YZF-R1. Kleinburg, ON’s Frank Trombino was third fastest with a time of 1:05.194 aboard the Vaughn Cycle Yamaha YZF-R1. “I’m happy right now but I can’t sit on it,” said Martin, the 1999 Canadian national champion. “Picotte is right there. He always seems to have something in qualifying.” Qualifying for the Parts Canada Superbike Championship competitors is scheduled for Saturday afternoon with the race set for Sunday. “It looks good for the race,” Martin said. “I know I can keep that pace. We’ve found a good set-up right now. There’s still some work to do but it looks good.” Martin set his time in the second of two, 40-minute practice sessions Friday, as did Picotte. Trombino had been the fastest in Friday’s morning period but was unable to improve in the afternoon. Calgary’s Clint McBain placed fourth overall on Friday with a time of 1:05.316 on his Blackfoot Suzuki GSX-R1000. Chardon, OH’s Tom Kipp was fifth with a 1:05.924 on the Canadian Kawasaki Motors Kawasaki ZX-10R and Brantford, ON racer Jordan Szoke was sixth on the Fast Company Honda CBR1000RR running a 1:05.933. Picotte holds the track lap record with a 1:05.032 set in qualifying for last year’s race. He won five of eight races on the way to his second straight Parts Canada Superbike title. “Every year, every team picks it up,” Picotte said. “We’ll do the best we can, we always do. We don’t need to win them all. I’m chasing a championship but I like to win.” In other action at Shannonville, McBain was quickest in practice for Hindle Exhaust Pro 600 Sport Bike competitors with a time of 1:06.343 on his Blackfoot Suzuki GSX-R600. Teammate Matt Binns of Uxbridge, ON placed second at 1:06.617 and defending class champion Picotte was third aboard the Picotte Performance Yamaha YZF-R6 with a time of 1:06.671. Oshawa, ON’s Craig Archer led the field in practice for the International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW Amateur 600 Sport Bike class with a time of 1:09.930 on his Honda CBR600RR. Woodstock, ON’s James Collins placed second on a Yamaha YZF-R6 at 1:09.945 and Warkworth, ON racer Mark Douglas was third for the day at 1:10.360 on another Yamaha YZF-R6. Alain Lefebvre of Rouyn-Noranda, QC led Suzuki SV650 Cup practice with a time of 1:12.953. Racing at Shannonville resumes Saturday with qualifying for the national classes, including an eight-lap heat race for the Canadian Thunder competitors. Feature races will go Sunday.