From a press release issued by Pro Italia:

MV Agusta F4 1000 Mamba North American Launch Open House

Glendale, CA – Pro Italia Los Angeles, the nation’s top dealer of exotic Italian motorcycles, is pleased to announce the North American unveiling of the MV F4 1000s Mamba limited edition, this Saturday, October 9th at our Los Angeles area showroom.

Saturday the 9th is planned as an Open House featuring our newest marque, the storied brand of MV Agusta. The feature of this day will be the presence of an F4 1000S Mamba, the first transformation kit intended for the new F4-1000S. This Mamba is number 11 of the 300 available worldwide and is the lowest numbered edition in the USA. Truly a rare and special item.

Pro Italia owner Bill Nation said, “At Pro Italia we are working to become the premier MV dealer. By bringing the Mamba limited edition to North America we are demonstrating our committment to the MV brand and to Italian motorcycle enthusiasts everywhere. Wherever our customers live and ride, we want them to know that Pro Italia is their shop for the legendary marquees of MV Agusta, Ducati and Aprilia.”

Pro Italia is encouraging all MV owners to stop by this Saturday and show off their bikes, with the offer of a free MV Agusta t-shirt offer to those who do so. We will also be offering special savings on selected products from Sidi and Vanson to all customers on this day.

We feel Italian motorcycles are the most stirring and exciting made today and the MV Agusta brand only confirms this. Pro Italia looks forward to seeing you at our Open House, Saturday October 9th.

Pro Italia
3319 N Verdugo Road
Glendale, CA 91208
818 249-5707
818 249-3402 FAX
[email protected]
http://proitalia.com/

From press releases issued by KYMCO:

KYMCO Credit Services Offers Customers Convenient Dealer-Based Financing

Inman, SC — KYMCO USA announces the formation of KYMCO Credit Services, a program that will enable customers to conveniently finance their purchases directly through any participating KYMCO dealer.

The KYMCO Credit Services program is underwritten by Sparta Commercial Services, the only independent, nationwide financial services company exclusively dedicated to the powersports industry. As enthusiasts themselves, the founders of Sparta believe that the industry’s dealers and their customers deserve to have a financial services company available that is fully committed to meeting their unique requirements.

Participating KYMCO USA dealers submit credit applications online, which are reviewed within minutes and, when approved, funded within 48 hours. KYMCO Credit offers a liberal credit policy that is unique in the lending industry. Unlike most other lenders, KYMCO Credit recognizes that circumstances can sometimes skew a credit review unfairly. By assigning a live credit analyst to every questionable application, KYMCO Credit tries to put every customer on the ride of his or her dreams.

KYMCO Credit will lease or finance both new and used scooters, ATVs, and Venox model motorcycles up to 3 years old. For those customers who prefer the advantages of leasing, KYMCO Credit offers a Purchase-Plus Program with lower payments early-on and a pre-set buy-out amount at the conclusion of the lease, which can be financed at that time. The Purchase-Plus Program is also be referred to as a “lease-to-own” arrangement.

For those customers who prefer installment financing for the purchase of their new or used vehicle, the KYMCO Credit Sport-Loan has competitive rates, excellent terms, and the same liberal credit policy, all designed especially to meet the needs of the powersport enthusiast.


KYMCO Scooters Go Racing, Capture Trophies

Inman, SC –The Moped Hospital in Key West, Florida, is one of the largest scooter dealers and rental outlets in the U.S. With more than 200 KYMCO scooters in its fleet, the Moped Hospital is sold on KYMCO quality and support. Their confidence is so high that they decided to make an extreme leap — take modified Super-9 models and form a racing team.

Already very popular in Europe, the sport of scooter racing is growing in the U.S. Races are usually run on go-cart tracks, with trophies and bragging rights the only rewards. One organizer, the Mid America Sport Scooter Racing Association, bills it as “the cheapest form of road racing on the planet!” Even on these short, flat tracks, scooters reach speeds of 55-60 mph.

“It’s amazing what we can get out of such a small motor,” says Moped Hospital co-owner Steve Olson, referring to the 50cc engine found in the KYMCO Super-9 models his team is racing.

For the track, stock KYMCO engines are modified using aftermarket parts that come primarily from Europe. The “European Power Pack” (available from Moped Hospital Racing) includes a 70cc performance aluminum cylinder and piston from Airsal, a new Arreche 19mm carburetor to replace the factory 14mm carb, and a Technigas performance exhaust. Moped Hospital Racing also offers a Taiwanese Power Pack that is somewhat lower in price. Aftermarket primary gear sets, belts, clutches, and variators (transmissions) are also available.

Ryan Bastianelli of Chicago is the Moped Hospital team’s top rider. “With these 50cc engines (kitted to 70cc) we are able to beat some of the 150-200cc Vespas,” says Steve Olson.

Moped Hospital and especially Olson have had a long relationship with KYMCO Motorsports and the KYMCO brand. “As one of the largest moped and scooter dealers in the country, we’ve tried other brands, but it just isn’t worth the aggravation. Key West is small, so when I make a sale I have to be able to support that customer for at least three years, or they will never come back and buy anything from me again. There’s no question that KYMCO builds in good quality, and they support us with replacement parts. As the team racing proves, these models are actually overbuilt from an engineering standpoint.”

About the Super-9

The Super-9 is the top of the line of KYMCO 50cc scooters, featuring a liquid cooled, oil injected engine with electric start. Front and rear disc brakes, under seat storage and aggressive styling place the Super-9 in a class of its own. This scooter has the edge, delivering performance and value wrapped in a striking visual package.

About KYMCO

With headquarters in Taiwan and distribution in 63 countries, KYMCO is a global leader in power-driven products, under the corporate slogan “Power Your Life.” Five manufacturing plants in Asia use the latest technology for the engineering and production of reliable engine, chassis, and other components. KYMCO is committed to maximum customer satisfaction and constant innovation, making use of the most advanced CAD/CAE tools to provide the best technical service.

KYMCO scooters, motorcycles and ATVs are imported through KYMCO Motorsports USA in Inman, South Carolina, where the warehouse, management, and marketing facilities are located. An ever-expanding dealer network currently serves over 400 U.S. locations. Dealer inquiries are invited.

More, from a press release issued by Honda Racing:

Grand Prix of Malaysia, Sepang, October 8, 9, 10, 2004

TITLE CHASE TIGHTENS IN THE TROPICS AT SEPANG

Sete Gibernau (Telefonica MoviStar Honda RC211V) is now right back in the hunt for MotoGP glory after a commanding performance in the heat of Qatar last week. His win, and his Yamaha rival Valentino Rossi’s fall, puts him a mere 14 points behind the Italian World Champion in his bid for the premier class title.

Both riders have now failed to score in two races and further DNFs for either will surely spell disaster with just three races to go. Max Biaggi (Camel Honda RC211V), despite strenuous efforts to get back on terms with the leading pair, is surely now out of the running with 168 points to Rossi’s 229 and Gibernau’s 215.

But with Honda’s MotoGP riders now finding the form that enabled five RC211V runners to finish in the top six at the Losail International Racetrack in Qatar, Rossi might well be deprived of valuable points at Sepang.

Gibernau’s team-mate Colin Edwards (Telefonica MoviStar Honda RC211V) finished second in Qatar and admitted there was nothing he could do to match Sete’s scorching pace. If Gibernau can maintain momentum and remain the main Honda man as the season concludes, the sheer weight of numbers might tell against Rossi.

Honda field six RC211Vs at Sepang, Yamaha four YZR M-1s. Only one Yamaha rider finished in the dusty cauldron of Qatar – and the heat and humidity in Malaysia may well be a telling factor this weekend too.

The pressure of back-to-back racing will be a factor too. With limited time to regroup after Qatar, the teams will be under severe pressure to remedy any faults brought to light in the gruelling heat of the middle east where track temperature was a record 58 degrees.

Track temperatures are high in Malaysia at around the 45 to 50 degree mark, with ambient temperatures nudging the high thirties. But there is 80% humidity. This can often prove more debilitating to riders than sheer heat.

Sepang has two long straights, fast open turns, one left/right flick, and a tight left turn onto the start/finish straight. Hard braking at the end of the two straights requires a stable set-up while sheer power and a high top speed are at a premium too. The wide track offers plenty of overtaking opportunities.

Sete is taking Sepang as just another event, and not as a pivotal moment in the title race. “I’m not thinking about the title, just thinking of it as another race. I left Qatar with 25 points and now I’m going somewhere I like, so we’ll see what happens in the heat here. Qatar was a good test of how strong we are in those sorts of conditions.”

For Colin Edwards this is another chance to get a late season charge together. “That was another good race and Sepang will be hot again. I know the track because I raced there last year and we tested there twice so I’m looking forward to getting a strong result there.”

Alex Barros (Repsol Honda RC211V) said, “I’m looking forward to Sepang. I’ve good memories from there in 2002 when I was on pole and on the podium in the race. The track is very technical and you have to really understand the set-up to get the best out of your machine there. This year we arrive there straight from Doha – so we’re used to the heat – but I think Sepang will be more humid. We have the capability to win here – so that’s what we’ll be trying to do.”

His team-mate Nicky Hayden (Repsol Honda RC211V) who was fourth here last year is all set to finish his second season in MotoGP strongly. “When I first went there I was lost,” he said. “The circuit is big and wide, it’s a fun track and all about getting into a good rhythm and putting the turns together. We had some good tests there before the season, but a lot has changed and we’ve had a hard year. We’ve got to regroup and really push here.”

Max is upbeat despite a run of ill fortune. “They say ‘bad luck comes in threes’, and we’ve had three really unlucky races from whichever way you look at it,” he said. “They’re done with now and I now hope to turn the page over on all that. I actually think I did that already in Qatar, when I came sixth after a particularly difficult race. Sepang is a track I like, I’ve won there twice and I was on the podium in 2003.”

Makoto Tamada (Camel Honda RC211V) riding on Bridgestone tyres, is ready for the challenge too. “It was disappointing in Qatar,” he said. “And even harder because it came after the great race in Motegi. I just didn’t feel confident in the front end of the bike, a nasty sensation for any rider. I hope this problem doesn’t repeat itself at Sepang because I want to fight for the win.”

In the 250cc class it’s Dani Pedrosa (Telefonica MoviStar Junior Team RS250RW) with 254 points who holds the advantage going into this, the 14th round of this series. The young Spaniard is 43 points ahead of his nearest rival Sebastian Porto (Aprilia) and if he wins on Sunday and Porto finishes lower than second the title will be Pedrosa’s at his first attempt.

“I’m looking forward to getting to the track because I’ve got good memories from last year,” said Dani. “I’m hopeful we can do a good job and get a good result. I have the advantage at the top of the Championship and I want to stay consistent in Malaysia. We have to keep the same mentality because things can change drastically in a day and I am not the type of person to take anything for granted. I remember the race last year as being really hot, the bike was fourth bottom in terms of top speed and I had to push really hard.”

His team-mate Hiroshi Aoyama (Telefonica MoviStar Junior Team RS250RW) said, “The objective of the last few races is to keep the concentration at the same level as in Japan. I made a big effort to do that in Qatar and I ended up back on the podium. Over the last few races I’ve taken a step forward but I want to keep improving because I would be really happy to finish the season in fourth place in the Championship. It will be really hot again in Malaysia but I hope not to suffer as much as in Qatar – I had never competed in conditions that tough.”

Tony Elias (Fortuna Honda RS250RW) who won here last year and was second in 2002 said, “I don’t like Sepang too much – it’s not my favourite track. The engine is very strong and we have the power we need but we have to work hard on the front end settings for the race. Sepang is a circuit where you need to have good feedback from the front end. If we improve on what we had at Doha we have a good chance of making a good race.”

His team-mate Roberto Rolfo (Fortuna Honda RS250RW) said, “Sepang is a circuit I don’t really like, except for the last part of the lap and I don’t think I will like it any better this year. However, we have now found a better baseline to work from after Doha so I think we will have a decent race if we make progress with the new front end setting.”

In the 125cc category Andrea Dovizioso (Team Scot Honda RS125R) has a 61 point lead over Hector Barbera (Aprilia) and only needs to finish third to clinch the Championship, even if Barbera wins the race.

“I don’t like Malaysia because I have never raced well there or had a good result,” said Dovi. “But we will go into the race intending to win, as always. The bike is working so well now and I have every confidence in the team. The race at Doha and the whole season has been very good for me, apart from the nail in the tyre in Portugal.”

From a press release issued by the FIM:

Mies, October 6

OPEN LETTER FROM FIM PRESIDENT FRANCESCO ZERBI TO ALL RIDERS OF ALL DISCIPLINES AND TO THE FIM OFFICIALS IN CHARGE OF ENFORCING THE RULES (JURY, REFEREES, CLERKS OF THE COURSE)

Dear riders,

The things that have happened during recent weeks compel me to write to you the following: The sport since antiquity has been an example of good behaviour, loyalty and correctness. Today, in particular, with fast and widespread communication systems, the sporting champions, and particularly our champions, are seen by hundreds of millions of spectators and represent an example to be followed, especially by the young.

All the sportsmen who compete, but especially the champions, have a civic and moral duty to behave in the most correct way possible, not only on the track but also outside competition venues, because they represent an example which is to be followed by young people.

This is the reason why all you riders must be aware of the fact that you are not only a symbol of strength, courage and skill, but also an example of loyalty, correctness and respect for the rules.

The FIM must take into account the interests of all the parties that constitute our world and must determine and enforce the standards which make possible and govern the running of our Championships.

It is for all these above-mentioned reasons that I invite the riders to remember their duties towards all the amateurs and I invite our officials to be vigilant towards the respect of the rules and to intervene, as is their duty, in cases of infraction made by anyone. Convinced that you will understand the spirit that motivates this letter, I wish you all a good journey.

Chers pilotes,

Francesco Zerbi
FIM President



And now, some reader reaction:

FIRST PERSON/OPINION

Via e-mail:

Someone has obviously had the unmitigated gall to criticize the FIM.

Another item:

Has anyone noticed that several 250cc GP riders have requested minimum weights for combined bike and rider in 250? Apparently one of the major complainers is Elias and his team, as Pedroso weighs only around 97 lbs. while Elias is a fat pig of around 125 lbs. Here is the rub, in my opinion: I weigh about 270. Yeah, I could take off a few pounds, but even in pretty good shape I’d be in the 230’s (I’m a big guy). There is just no way I can compete against Elias, much less Pedroso, on a 250 with the current rules.

So where do we set the minimum bike and rider limit for 250’s? I say 250 kilos, about 550 lbs. – then we are all on an equal playing field. If some 350 pound guy comes along and wants to be competitive we will, of course, need to alter the rules. I am SURE Elias and his team will be all for this, and lead weights are fairly cheap so there’s no dramatic expense to teams.

In the interim I suggest Elias go on a diet and have any unnecessary organs removed (real riders only need one kidney, and I hear he has both lungs, too).

Just an idea, if you think it’s good forward it to Zerbi – you know the FIM is all ears.

Gary Hilliard
Dover, Delaware

From a press release issued by FGSport Group:

Gimbert Storms into World Superbikes Fourth on Grid, Fourth in Race One, Fourth in Race Two

2004 World Endurance Champion Sebastien Gimbert missed riding in the last round of the World Endurance Championship with Yamaha GMT94 so that he could take part in the final two races of the World Superbike Championship. Riding a Yamaha France YZF-R1, Gimbert was the fastest rider around the Magny Cours circuit in both of the two timed qualifying sessions. His performance slipped slightly during the superpole session which decides the top sixteen grid positions, leaving him in fourth place after he put in a lap just 0.4 seconds slower than James Toseland who took pole position.

Gimbert took fourth place in race one, just seven seconds behind eventual winner Toseland and only four seconds away from a podium finish. The second race was a repeat performance, with Gimbert taking another comfortable fourth place and once again being the first Yamaha (and first four-cylinder bike) to cross the line.

His performance in World Superbikes at the weekend perfectly illustrates the level of competitiveness we have seen in the 2004 World Endurance Championship, a fact picked up by FGSport boss Maurizio Flammini during the World Endurance Championship awards ceremony at Vallelunga on Sunday: “Sebastien Gimbert has given a very big boost to World Endurance with his performance at Magny Cours.” Yamaha GMT94 team manager Christophe Guyot was equally impressed: “This is a fantastic day for Sebastien and for Yamaha France. All of the team are very proud.”

Gimbert is expected to compete in the full 2005 World Superbike Championship on board a Yamaha France supported bike.

From a press release:

PARTS UNLIMITED DUCATI AUSTIN TAKE TRIPLE-TEAM ATTACK TO VIR

Alton (Virginia) – October 6, 2004: Postponed by Hurricane Ivan, the rescheduled AMA season finale takes place this weekend at Virginia International Raceway, with the exciting triple-team of Eric Bostrom, Regis Laconi, and Lorenzo Lanzi riding the Ducati 999 for Parts Unlimited Ducati Austin.

Eric Bostrom, who was sidelined from the original VIR meeting due to shoulder and rib injuries from his Road Atlanta incident, has had three additional weeks to heal and has been given the green light to race by orthopedic specialist Dr. Art Ting.

“I’m probably one of the few people who benefited from Hurricane Ivan, so sometimes things really do work in your favor!” joked the 27-year-old American. “That being said, I’m looking forward to racing at VIR. I haven’t raced there in several years and it’s one of the better racetracks that we go to. It also seems that the event has been growing every year, so that makes it fun too. And with Regis and Lorenzo there it’s going to be quite a full Ducati Squad! The shoulder has been healing nicely and I hope that it isn’t a limiting factor in my performance when I get on the bike Saturday.”

With the World Superbike season wrapping up this past weekend at Magny-Cours, France, Ducati Fila rider Regis Laconi is now set to take part in the final AMA Superbike race. Regis was a close runner-up by nine points to his team-mate James Toseland in this year’s hard-fought series, but was consistently the fastest rider on the track with 7 wins, 5 pole positions and more laps in the lead than any of his rivals. The 29-year-old Frenchman had a brief shakedown with Michelin tires on the short Magny-Cours test-track last Monday before flying out to the U.S.

“World Superbike one week and AMA the next – it’s a big change and it’s all happening so quickly!” declared Regis. “There isn’t much time to prepare for it but I’m very happy to race the same bike on Michelin tires in America. Obviously I know the Ducati 999 very well but the track and the AMA opposition will be different. I have to learn quickly but the good thing is that I have my engineer Ernesto Marinelli and my World Superbike team with me. I will give my best like always so I am sure that we can get a good result.”

Ducati Breil factory World Supersport rider Lorenzo Lanzi has visited the Virginia track once before, during a test session in August. In his first year in World Supersport, the 22-year-old Italian finished fifth overall and is now excited about finally getting his AMA debut.

“This is a very important race for me and for Ducati,” commented Lorenzo. “Ducati Corse are sending Regis as well and they aim to finish the AMA season with the best possible result. The test in August was actually not that useful as we didn’t get much time there because of the rain, but it helped to get to know the track and that’s important because this time we’ve only got Saturday for practice and qualifying. It’s not going to be an easy weekend for sure, but I’m going there with the aim of doing well and finishing ahead of as many factory riders as possible. Whatever the result, it’s great satisfaction for me to form part of this Ducati super-team.”

Ducati plans to make the season finale a special occasion for Ducatisti, fans, and dealers. An AMA Superbike grid with three Ducati 999Rs at VIR is the perfect showcase for a bike the press is calling “The best V-twin ever.” Like all AMA races, Ducatisti are welcome at the Ducati hospitality area in Turn 4 for refreshments, food, and celebration of their passion. Dedicated Ducati parking will be available along with t-shirts, free kickstand pads, and door prizes. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see Ducati Corse riders Laconi and Lanzi battle alongside American hero, Eric Bostrom. All three will sign autographs together at the Ducati hospitality for the fans.

From a press release issued by Mat Mladin Motorsports:

2004 American AMA Chevrolet Superbike Championship
Rounds 17 & 18 – Virginia International Raceway, Alton, Virginia, USA
Event Preview

FIFTH AMERICAN SUPERBIKE CROWN ON THE LINE FOR MLADIN THIS WEEKEND AT VIRGINIA

Australia’s Mat Mladin is within striking distance of securing a fifth American Superbike Championship as he arrives at this weekend’s final double-header round of the series at Virginia International Raceway.

With an unprecedented four AMA Superbike titles (1999, 2000, 2001 & 2003) to his credit, 32-year-old Mladin heads to the final two races of the year holding a 42-point lead over nearest rival Jake Zemke and would only require to finish close behind his rival in the opening race to secure the championship.

Mladin has had a stellar year in 2004, having led the championship from the opening round after winning his third Daytona 200 in March. He then added a further seven race wins during the course of the season, stretching his AMA record for all-time Superbike race wins to 32.

Being in this position on four other occasions during his AMA career, Mladin and his crew will draw on that experience to plan their strategy for the weekend’s two 100km races.

“We’ve never had such a large points lead going into the final races as we have this year, but we won’t let that distract us from what we need to do in the opening race,” said Mladin. “In the first race, we’ll just try to see what happens, take it as it comes, keep a close eye on Jake (Zemke) and see what he does, but of course I’d like to try and win it in that first race, but if it takes two races, then it takes two races.”

In preparation for the final round, Mladin and his Yoshimura team tested at the VIR circuit two months ago, with the defending series champion posting the fastest lap of the test and setting himself a solid foundation from which to commence his weekend’s work.

“The test that we had here a while back went very well, but the delay with the race means that the track will be a little different as the weather is a lot cooler than when we tested. I still don’t think it will be too big of an issue anyway. We had things pretty well sorted after the test, so it will just take a few minor adjustments to get us back in the grove again.”

The series arrives at Virginia three weeks after its initial race date in September came under threat from Hurricane Ivan, forcing the championships controlling body, the AMA, to reschedule the meeting.

In rescheduling the final round, the AMA also took time to make changes to the running order of the weekend, leaving it as a two-day event, with the Superbikes taking to the track on Saturday for two practice sessions, prior to a single qualifying session later that afternoon, before culminating in the final two races of the season on Sunday afternoon.

VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY – FAST FACTS

Circuit length: 3.58km / 2.225 miles
2002 Pole position: Aaron Yates (Yoshimura Suzuki) 1:25.071 mins
2003 Results:
Race 1
1. Mat Mladin (Yoshimura Suzuki)
2. Miguel DuHamel (American Honda)
3. Ben Bostrom (American Honda)

Race 2
1, Kurtis Roberts (Erion Honda)
2. Aaron Yates (Yoshimura Suzuki)
3. Miguel DuHamel (American Honda)
Lap Record: Nicky Hayden (American Honda) 1: 24.7618 mins (2002)

2004 AMA Chevrolet Superbike Championship (Points after 16 of 18 rounds)
1. Mat Mladin (532, 8 wins); 2. Jake Zemke (490, 2 win): 3. Miguel DuHamel (477, 4 wins): 4. Ben Bostrom (364, 1 win): 5. Geoff May (344): 6. Eric Bostrom (336, 1 win): 7. John Haner (312): 8. Aaron Yates (298): 9. Eric Wood (284): 10. Josh Hayes (267).

Copyright 2004, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

CCS racer Shawn “Biscuit” Benton married Amy Klein, August 28 in New Castle, Delaware.

From a press release issued by Team Telefonica MoviStar Honda:

GP OF MALAYSIA – PREVIEW

Round 14 – Sepang 10.10.2004
After the incredible performance of the two riders of the Team Telefonica MoviStar Honda at Qatar, the circus moved to Malaysia.

Sete Gibernau, the winner of the 1st GP in the middle east has arrived today in Sepang after two days of relax spent in Barcelona.

Thanks to the win in Qatar, the championship is open again and tension and pressure are higher but the Spaniard keeps on remaining concentrated on this weekend race, counting on himself and the team.

SETE GIBERNAU: “I only want to think that I have 25 points more. I want to maintain the concentration on myself. Together with the team we have decide to handle each race as an indipendent one. So I will give 110% as in every race.

“The Malaysian GP will be another difficult race. The engines really feel the high temperatures and the humidity. We do a lot of winter testing here so we have a lot of reference data from this track. However we can only use it in part as by the time we get here it is the 13th race of the season and the bike has changed, there have been upgrades compared to the winter test. Sepang is for sure a challenging track, but if you find the right set up, it isn’t all that difficult.”

COLIN EDWARDS: “After the podium in Qatar I really look forward to racing in Sepang. I know the track because I raced here last year and we tested here in winter. Now that I have a very good feeling with my RC211V, I’m very confident for the Malaysian GP.”

THE AMERICAN COMMENTS THE SEPANG TRACK

Q: Which are your memories of the Malaysian track?
A: When I think of Sepang I can only think of one word: HOT! I really like the track, it has a nice setup.

Q: What is your favourite sector?
A: Probably the two corners before the straight behind the starting one. Here keeping your line is very important, the braking is harsh and it can be a tricky point.

Q: Which is the best place to overtake?
A: The braking in the 1st corner.

Q: In which part of the track is it difficult to be quick?
A: About at three fourths of the length of the track there is a tight left hand corner followed by a blind spot.

Q: What is the secret to a perfect lap?
A: Here, like in Donington, you need to have an aggressive ride in certain areas, while in others you need to ride the bike gently.