Copyright 2004, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.
Road America has issued its 2005 season schedule, including a CCS Regional road race on April 22-24 and an AMA National road race on June 2-5.
© , Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.
Road America Releases 2005 Schedule
New Team To Develop Dirt Track Kids Into Road Racers
From a press release issued by Coolskunk Promotions:
Coolskunk Promotions announces the formation of the Coolskunk KyDs Road Race Development Team for 2005. The team consists of three young dirt trackers ages 12, 13 and 14 years old who have shown their riding skill on the track, their aptitude in the classroom and their positive attitude in the paddock. The rider group is lead by 14 year old Shane Narbonne of Massachusetts; a long time Coolskunk Dirt Track Rider and Multi AMA Amateur National Title holder, 13 year old James Rispoli, of Western New York; a former AMA Amateur Grand Champion and Multi National Title holder and 12 year old Ricky Boley of Ohio; Multi-Ohio and National Title holder who is an up and coming hot shoe specializing in dazzling fans by riding wide open on pea gravel cushion race tracks. The team will ride Honda RS 125 GP bikes that will carry the Coolskunk paint and logo scheme.
The intent of the rider development team is to provide an avenue for accomplished young dirt trackers to learn the skills and techniques necessary to become quality road racers. Coolskunk Promotions, the parent organization will provide marketing expertise, sponsorship proposal development and some rider support in order to kick off the new team to the industry.
Coolskunk Promotions has already begun the search for additional companies to represent in 2005 and welcomes product sponsorship and/or race discounts as well as financial support for the Flat Track and Road Race teams.
For more information contact Philip Rispoli, Coolskunk Promotions telephone: 603 479 1259 or email at [email protected] check us out on the web at www.coolskunk.com
About Coolskunk KyDs Racing
CoolSkunk KyDs is a sports promotion organization that has formed a racing club dedicated to the pursuit of life learning values in competitive youth motor sports. Our vision includes helping to bring out the passion, flexibility, excitement and demonstrated appetite for success and adventure, waiting to be exposed in our youth.
$2000 Reward Offered For Return Of Stolen Racebike
From a press release issued by Mary Miskovic:
$2000 REWARD for Stolen Race bike.
WERA, CCS and Fasttrax racer Ed Rusnak’s fully race prepped 2003 Yamaha R6 was stolen from his gome in the Cleveland, Ohio suburbs on September 30/October 1. It is blue with orange flames with #322 on white plates. Be on the look-out for person selling Ohlins shock, stabilizer, Akraprovic slip on-exhaust, Aim lap timer, Woodcraft rearsets. Thieves most likely did not even know they were stealing a race bike and may be looking for stuff to convert back to street, i.e. kickstand, lights etc.
Vin # JYARJ06E43A004571
Please contact Ed or Mary at 440-327-0794 or 440-670-1522 or Mary via e-mail, [email protected].
MotoGP Teams Head To Sepang, Malaysia
From a press release issued by Camel Honda:
Sepang GP – MotoGP
CAMEL HONDA TEAM PREPARES FOR SECOND LEG OF INTERCONTINENTAL TOUR
The Camel Honda team is ready to tackle the second stage of the tour which sees the championship visit three continents in three weeks. From the intense heat of Qatar they move on to the similarly intense Malaysian climate, where it seems a tropical downpour is always on the horizon. In the Middle East the team had a challenging weekend but both riders stood up to the test in the race, overcoming the difficulties and getting the best result possible. In Sepang, the aim is to be at the very top once more.
Sito Pons – Camel Honda (Team Principal)
“Sepang is a circuit we know well after the complete unknown of Qatar. The Malaysian track is sand and dust free for starters, and that made life hard in Qatar. I also hope not to have any unwanted surprises like the penalty last weekend which sent Max to the back of the starting grid. Sepang’s climate will be similar, with extreme heat, although we did well in the pre-season tests there earlier this year. I’m sure the team will find the right track once more, and we will be big protagonists in the final three races of the season.”
Max Biaggi #3: (Michelin Tyres)
“They say ‘bad luck comes in threes’, and we’ve had three really unlucky races from whichever way you look at it. 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. The tests there went well too, even if the RCV back then was different. Everything is set-up for us, so we hope to achieve something, not only for me, but for my team as well and for Honda, who are pushing themselves to the limit to get a good finish to this season.”
Giulio Bernardelle – Camel Honda (Makoto Tamada’s Technical Director)
“In Malaysia last year we had some problems with tyre endurance on the rear but since then Bridgestone has manufactured some completely new material, so from that point of view, on paper we should be ready. In Qatar the problem that stopped Makoto was a lack of feeling in the front tyre, but it’s possible that it was more about the type of track and the precarious grip levels of the track. We hope that’s the case, because if it is, Makoto has already shown that he is well capable of fighting with the best and coming out on top.”
Makoto Tamada #6: (Bridgestone Tyres)
“It was disappointing in Qatar, and even harder because it came after the great race in Motegi. Above all I didn’t feel confident in the front end of the bike, a nasty sensation for any rider. I hope therefore that in Malaysia this problem doesn’t repeat itself because I want to fight for the win. Not really for the championship, because if I can’t fight for the title the most important thing is to win the race, seeing as I have shown that I’m more than able to do so.”
Laguna Seca Boss To Appear On SPEED TV Tuesday
From a press release issued by Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca:
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca General Manager/CEO Gill Campbell to Appear Tuesday on SPEED Channel’s 2-Wheel Tuesday, hosted by Greg White
MONTEREY, Calif. (Oct. 4, 2004) – Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca general manager/CEO Gill Campbell is scheduled to appear Tuesday, Oct. 5, on 2-Wheel Tuesday, a nationally televised weekly motorcycle racing program on SPEED Channel. The one-hour program airs at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. PDT, and is hosted by Greg White.
Campell will discuss the return of the MotoGP World Championship to the USA at next year’s Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix (July 10-12, 2005), including details on the track improvements required to accommodate the series.
Tickets to the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix, July 10-12, 2005, are on sale now. Fans can purchase tickets or get additional information by calling 1-800-327-SECA (7322) during normal West Coast business hours or online at www.laguna-seca.com/tickets.
It Will Be Hayden Versus Hayden For Supersport Title At VIR
From a press release issued by AMA Pro Racing:
Brother-to-Brother: A Hayden set to win the Pro Honda Oils Supersport Championship
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 4, 2004) — For only the second time in AMA road racing history will a pair of brothers win championships. Eric and Ben Bostrom were the first pair to accomplish the feat and now it’s the Haydens, either Tommy or Roger Lee, who will follow in the footsteps of their brother Nicky as an AMA champion. The 2004 Pro Honda Oils Supersport Championship presented by Shoei comes down to Tommy and Roger Lee when the series concludes this weekend at the Suzuki Lightning Nationals on Oct. 9-10 at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Va.
The brothers and Kawasaki teammates have turned this year’s AMA Supersport Series into a family affair. Eldest brother Tommy held a big advantage mid-season after earning four wins on his factory Kawasaki ZX-6RR. Roger Lee has made a battle out of the title chase by winning three straight races coming into VIR. These types of winning streaks are rare in the ultra-competitive Supersport series. The proof is that if Roger wins at VIR, his four-race Supersport winning streak would be the longest in eight years.
Tommy leads Roger Lee by 11 points (327-316) coming into the season finale. The brothers have outdistanced third-place ranked riders Ben Spies and Aaron Gobert who are tied at 255 points.
Tommy knows he needs to play it smart at VIR. A third place or better finish there would give him his first AMA road racing hampionship. “It’s been sort of tough having the points lead at the end of the season,” said Tommy, who won the VIR Supersport race in 2002. “The other riders can be more aggressive since they don’t have as much to lose. Rog has really stepped it up and has made it a little too close from my point of view. I can’t afford to back off now and in a way that at least helps decide my strategy going into VIR.”
For his part Roger Lee realizes he’s not necessarily in control of his own destiny, but he’s happy to have gotten to the position he’s in. “I’m just going to keep plugging away,” Roger explained. “Tom’s riding really well so it’s going to be tough, but I’m not going out without a fight.”
Roger Lee also said he has to put out of his mind the spate of crashes he suffered at recent VIR testing.
Irregardless of which brother comes out on top the real winner is Kawasaki. Team Green is assured its third AMA Supersport championship and an impressive one-two finish. Eric Bostrom won the AMA Supersport title on a Kawasaki in 2001 as did Miguel Duhamel in 1993.
The VIR Supersport finale will receive taped coverage on SPEED Channel at 12 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, Oct. 26. For additional information on the Suzuki Lightning Nationals call (434) 822-7700 or visit the website www.virclub.com .
Keith Code’s Wheelie School Scheduled For Atlanta Dragway
From a press release issued by On One Wheel:
Keith Code’s On One Wheel wheelie school is coming to Atlanta Dragway on Atlanta, Georgia for three one-day sessions, on October 29, 30 or 31.
These are one-day classes for you to choose from, though you can sign up for multiple days to really master the art!
Cost: $495 for the one day school
Damage Deposit: $500 only taken on the day of the school if you damage the bike
Bike: Triumph Speed Triple
Session: Arrive at 8:00 a.m. sharp for registration, day ends around 5:00 p.m. You get about 100-120 runs for the day.
Class size is limited. Pre-registration is a must with first-come, first-served.
Contact Whitney Fair, On One Wheel
www.ononewheel.com
[email protected]
818-957-7104
fax 818-957-8108
Updated: Webster, Reeves Split British Sidecar Wins At Knockhill
Eastern Airways Sidecar Championship
Round nine
Knockhill, October 2-3 2004.
EASTERN AIRWAYS DRAMA AT KNOCKHILL LEAVES TITLE DECIDER TO LAST ROUND
Eastern Airways Sidecar Championship leader Steve Webster was a second race retirement in round nine at Knockhill on Sunday, forcing a title decider at Mallory Park in two weeks.
Webster won the opening race but only after powering out of the final corner to snatch victory from the rampant Tim Reeves. Battling M&M Suzuki ace Reeves edged ahead into the final corner but Webster gained a better line and the necessary drive to be first to the chequered flag.
Webster made the most of his experience in the damp conditions but was forced to hold off Reeves at the end of the 10-lap battle to earn his ninth win of the year. Andy Laidlow took a memorable third place a first podium finish of the year for him and passenger Patrick Farrance.
Webster looked set to complete a Knockhill double before a technical problem forced him out of the second race with little more than two laps to go, allowing Reeves to take victory and close the gap in the championship to just 27 points.
“It’s all to play for at Mallory and all of a sudden we¹re back in with a shout of the title,” said Reeves. “We were 47 points behind Webster going into the Knockhill round so this has really livened things up for Mallory Park.”
Derek Brindley took the runner-up place in Sunday’s second race while Greg Lambert and passenger James Sirrell repeated their podium success of the last round by scooping third place.
Eastern Airways Sidecar Championship, round nine Knockhill – race one result (10 laps 12.28 miles): 1 Steve Webster, Castrol Suzuki 9m 18.693s 82.929mph, 2 Tim Reeves, M & M Suzuki 9m 19.172s, 3 Andy Laidlow, TLF Suzuki 9m 36.191s, 4 Derek Brindley, Readymix Suzuki 9m 36.579s, 5 Greg Lambert, Dalepak Suzuki 9m 37.983s, 6 Bill Philp, 155 Media Yamaha 9m 52.417s, 7 Stuart Woodard, Woodard Yamaha 9m 52.206s, 8 Andy Peach, Readymix Suzuki 9m 59.354s, 9 Mike Ibbotson, Ibbotson Suzuki 10m 08.801s, 10 Bryan Pedder, Roberts Suzuki +1 lap.
Eastern Airways Sidecar Championship, round nine Knockhill – race two result (10 laps 12.28 miles): 1 Reeves 8m 58.037s 86.113mph, 2 Brindley 9m 03.674s, 3 Lambert 9m 12.909s, 4 Pedder 9m 17.262s, 5 Philp 9m 17.426s, 6 Laidlow 9m 18.225s, 7 Peach 9m 29.465s, 8 Steve Norbury, Lockside Yamaha 9m 30.206s, 9 Woodard 9m 30.578s, 10 Ibbotson 9m 38.794s.
Knockhill news in brief 3.10.04
EASTERN Airways Championship teams made up the first two rows of the grid for the Jock Taylor memorial race at Knockhill on Sunday, led by pole-setter Steve Webster, Tim Reeves and Greg Lambert.
KNOCKHILL winner in July, Derek Brindley, chose wet-weather tyres on a drying track in the opening Eastern Airways Championship race at Knockhill on Sunday. “As we went out onto the track there were spots of rain and I thought I’d cracked it,” said Brindley.
EASTERN Airways Championship regular Andy Laidlow was crowned Scottish champion at Knockhill on Saturday.
TEAM Roberts played host to senior management from their sponsor JCB at Knockhill.
GREG LAMBERT was running an ex-Ian Lougher 1000cc Suzuki motor at Knockhill, supplied by former TT racer Mark Johns.
Eastern Airways Sidecar Championship points after round nine
1 Steve Webster / Paul Woodhead Castrol Suzuki 291
2 Tim Reeves / Tristan Reeves M & M Suzuki 264
3 Derek Brindley / Neil Miller Readymix Suzuki 240
4 Greg Lambert / James Sirrell Dalepak Suzuki 170
5 Bill Philp / Rick Long 155 Yamaha 169
6 Bryan Pedder / Rod Steadman Roberts Suzuki 135
7 Andy Peach / Mark Cox Readymix Suzuki 104
8 Andy Laidlow / Patrick Farrance TLF Suzuki 99
9 Stuart Muldoon / John Briggs SMR Suzuki 95
10 Richard Gatt / Paul Randall GRS Suzuki 93
11 Ben Birchall / Tom Birchall Richards Yamaha 92
12 Steve Norbury / Scott Parnell Lockside Yamaha 80
13 Stuart Woodard / Andy Smith Woodard Yamaha 74
14 Mike Ibbotson / Ivan Murray Ibbotson Suzuki 46
15 Stefan Dodd / David Dodd Dodd Yamaha 44
16 Gary Horspole / Jason Miller Horspole Suzuki 43
17 Chris Founds / Mark Cox Founds Yamaha 42
18 Jorg Steinhausen / Trevor Hopkinson Q8 Suzuki 37
19 Jan Bevers / Gunter Verbrugge Bevers Yamaha 10
20 Colin Nicholson / Jarno van Lith RCN Yamaha 9
21 Mike Salmon / Kevin Burt Slipstream Yamaha 7
22 Trevor Stafford / Andy Winkle Allbikes Milefix Yamaha
7
23 Paul Steenbergen/ Rene Steenbergen Steenbergen Yamaha 6
24 Ian Ashley / Paul Cowley Willmakers Yamaha 4
25 Dean Henry / Ian Smith Magnam Yamaha 3
26 John Clarke / Geoff Smale JCR Yamaha 2
2004 Eastern Airways International Sidecar Championship
1 May 1 – 2 Knockhill, Fife
2 May 21 – 23 Mondello Park, Ireland
3 June 10 – 13 Silverstone, Northants
4 June 26 – 27 Croft, North Yorks
5 July 2 – 4 Knockhill, Fife
6 July 29 – August 1 Brands Hatch, Kent
7 September 2 – 5 Assen, Holland
8 September 25 – 26 Castle Combe, Wilts
9 October 2 – 3 Knockhill, Fife
10 October 16 – 17 Mallory Park
World Superbike And World Supersport Will Use Tighter Tire Controls In 2005
From a press release issued by FGSport:
2004 FIM WORLD SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP
11th round Magny Cours, 1-3 October 2004
Tyres Check on 2005 SBK and WSS World Championships machines
In the 2005 World Superbike and World Supersport Championships a new tyre check system will be implemented. Under the supervision of the Technical Director, immediately before the start of the event, each team will be given a set of stickers. These stickers will be equal in number to the number of tyres allowed. It will be the duty of the teams’ mechanics to place these stickers on the side of the tyres before they are used on the track. These stickers will be made using an exclusive type of technology specifically realized for this purpose. The stickers will bear a number that identifies the rider (different to his official starting number) and will be changed for each race.
FIM checks will take place both in the pit lane and at the single tyre supplier technical area..
Magny Cours, 3rd October 2004
Recent Birth: Jenna Renae Yeager
WERA and AMA racer Lance Yeager and wife Melissa had a daughter, Jenna Renae Yeager, September 27th in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
Road America Releases 2005 Schedule
Copyright 2004, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.
Road America has issued its 2005 season schedule, including a CCS Regional road race on April 22-24 and an AMA National road race on June 2-5.
New Team To Develop Dirt Track Kids Into Road Racers
From a press release issued by Coolskunk Promotions:
Coolskunk Promotions announces the formation of the Coolskunk KyDs Road Race Development Team for 2005. The team consists of three young dirt trackers ages 12, 13 and 14 years old who have shown their riding skill on the track, their aptitude in the classroom and their positive attitude in the paddock. The rider group is lead by 14 year old Shane Narbonne of Massachusetts; a long time Coolskunk Dirt Track Rider and Multi AMA Amateur National Title holder, 13 year old James Rispoli, of Western New York; a former AMA Amateur Grand Champion and Multi National Title holder and 12 year old Ricky Boley of Ohio; Multi-Ohio and National Title holder who is an up and coming hot shoe specializing in dazzling fans by riding wide open on pea gravel cushion race tracks. The team will ride Honda RS 125 GP bikes that will carry the Coolskunk paint and logo scheme.
The intent of the rider development team is to provide an avenue for accomplished young dirt trackers to learn the skills and techniques necessary to become quality road racers. Coolskunk Promotions, the parent organization will provide marketing expertise, sponsorship proposal development and some rider support in order to kick off the new team to the industry.
Coolskunk Promotions has already begun the search for additional companies to represent in 2005 and welcomes product sponsorship and/or race discounts as well as financial support for the Flat Track and Road Race teams.
For more information contact Philip Rispoli, Coolskunk Promotions telephone: 603 479 1259 or email at [email protected] check us out on the web at www.coolskunk.com
About Coolskunk KyDs Racing
CoolSkunk KyDs is a sports promotion organization that has formed a racing club dedicated to the pursuit of life learning values in competitive youth motor sports. Our vision includes helping to bring out the passion, flexibility, excitement and demonstrated appetite for success and adventure, waiting to be exposed in our youth.
$2000 Reward Offered For Return Of Stolen Racebike
From a press release issued by Mary Miskovic:
$2000 REWARD for Stolen Race bike.
WERA, CCS and Fasttrax racer Ed Rusnak’s fully race prepped 2003 Yamaha R6 was stolen from his gome in the Cleveland, Ohio suburbs on September 30/October 1. It is blue with orange flames with #322 on white plates. Be on the look-out for person selling Ohlins shock, stabilizer, Akraprovic slip on-exhaust, Aim lap timer, Woodcraft rearsets. Thieves most likely did not even know they were stealing a race bike and may be looking for stuff to convert back to street, i.e. kickstand, lights etc.
Vin # JYARJ06E43A004571
Please contact Ed or Mary at 440-327-0794 or 440-670-1522 or Mary via e-mail, [email protected].
MotoGP Teams Head To Sepang, Malaysia
From a press release issued by Camel Honda:
Sepang GP – MotoGP
CAMEL HONDA TEAM PREPARES FOR SECOND LEG OF INTERCONTINENTAL TOUR
The Camel Honda team is ready to tackle the second stage of the tour which sees the championship visit three continents in three weeks. From the intense heat of Qatar they move on to the similarly intense Malaysian climate, where it seems a tropical downpour is always on the horizon. In the Middle East the team had a challenging weekend but both riders stood up to the test in the race, overcoming the difficulties and getting the best result possible. In Sepang, the aim is to be at the very top once more.
Sito Pons – Camel Honda (Team Principal)
“Sepang is a circuit we know well after the complete unknown of Qatar. The Malaysian track is sand and dust free for starters, and that made life hard in Qatar. I also hope not to have any unwanted surprises like the penalty last weekend which sent Max to the back of the starting grid. Sepang’s climate will be similar, with extreme heat, although we did well in the pre-season tests there earlier this year. I’m sure the team will find the right track once more, and we will be big protagonists in the final three races of the season.”
Max Biaggi #3: (Michelin Tyres)
“They say ‘bad luck comes in threes’, and we’ve had three really unlucky races from whichever way you look at it. 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. The tests there went well too, even if the RCV back then was different. Everything is set-up for us, so we hope to achieve something, not only for me, but for my team as well and for Honda, who are pushing themselves to the limit to get a good finish to this season.”
Giulio Bernardelle – Camel Honda (Makoto Tamada’s Technical Director)
“In Malaysia last year we had some problems with tyre endurance on the rear but since then Bridgestone has manufactured some completely new material, so from that point of view, on paper we should be ready. In Qatar the problem that stopped Makoto was a lack of feeling in the front tyre, but it’s possible that it was more about the type of track and the precarious grip levels of the track. We hope that’s the case, because if it is, Makoto has already shown that he is well capable of fighting with the best and coming out on top.”
Makoto Tamada #6: (Bridgestone Tyres)
“It was disappointing in Qatar, and even harder because it came after the great race in Motegi. Above all I didn’t feel confident in the front end of the bike, a nasty sensation for any rider. I hope therefore that in Malaysia this problem doesn’t repeat itself because I want to fight for the win. Not really for the championship, because if I can’t fight for the title the most important thing is to win the race, seeing as I have shown that I’m more than able to do so.”
Laguna Seca Boss To Appear On SPEED TV Tuesday
From a press release issued by Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca:
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca General Manager/CEO Gill Campbell to Appear Tuesday on SPEED Channel’s 2-Wheel Tuesday, hosted by Greg White
MONTEREY, Calif. (Oct. 4, 2004) – Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca general manager/CEO Gill Campbell is scheduled to appear Tuesday, Oct. 5, on 2-Wheel Tuesday, a nationally televised weekly motorcycle racing program on SPEED Channel. The one-hour program airs at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. PDT, and is hosted by Greg White.
Campell will discuss the return of the MotoGP World Championship to the USA at next year’s Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix (July 10-12, 2005), including details on the track improvements required to accommodate the series.
Tickets to the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix, July 10-12, 2005, are on sale now. Fans can purchase tickets or get additional information by calling 1-800-327-SECA (7322) during normal West Coast business hours or online at www.laguna-seca.com/tickets.
It Will Be Hayden Versus Hayden For Supersport Title At VIR
From a press release issued by AMA Pro Racing:
Brother-to-Brother: A Hayden set to win the Pro Honda Oils Supersport Championship
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 4, 2004) — For only the second time in AMA road racing history will a pair of brothers win championships. Eric and Ben Bostrom were the first pair to accomplish the feat and now it’s the Haydens, either Tommy or Roger Lee, who will follow in the footsteps of their brother Nicky as an AMA champion. The 2004 Pro Honda Oils Supersport Championship presented by Shoei comes down to Tommy and Roger Lee when the series concludes this weekend at the Suzuki Lightning Nationals on Oct. 9-10 at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Va.
The brothers and Kawasaki teammates have turned this year’s AMA Supersport Series into a family affair. Eldest brother Tommy held a big advantage mid-season after earning four wins on his factory Kawasaki ZX-6RR. Roger Lee has made a battle out of the title chase by winning three straight races coming into VIR. These types of winning streaks are rare in the ultra-competitive Supersport series. The proof is that if Roger wins at VIR, his four-race Supersport winning streak would be the longest in eight years.
Tommy leads Roger Lee by 11 points (327-316) coming into the season finale. The brothers have outdistanced third-place ranked riders Ben Spies and Aaron Gobert who are tied at 255 points.
Tommy knows he needs to play it smart at VIR. A third place or better finish there would give him his first AMA road racing hampionship. “It’s been sort of tough having the points lead at the end of the season,” said Tommy, who won the VIR Supersport race in 2002. “The other riders can be more aggressive since they don’t have as much to lose. Rog has really stepped it up and has made it a little too close from my point of view. I can’t afford to back off now and in a way that at least helps decide my strategy going into VIR.”
For his part Roger Lee realizes he’s not necessarily in control of his own destiny, but he’s happy to have gotten to the position he’s in. “I’m just going to keep plugging away,” Roger explained. “Tom’s riding really well so it’s going to be tough, but I’m not going out without a fight.”
Roger Lee also said he has to put out of his mind the spate of crashes he suffered at recent VIR testing.
Irregardless of which brother comes out on top the real winner is Kawasaki. Team Green is assured its third AMA Supersport championship and an impressive one-two finish. Eric Bostrom won the AMA Supersport title on a Kawasaki in 2001 as did Miguel Duhamel in 1993.
The VIR Supersport finale will receive taped coverage on SPEED Channel at 12 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, Oct. 26. For additional information on the Suzuki Lightning Nationals call (434) 822-7700 or visit the website www.virclub.com .
Keith Code’s Wheelie School Scheduled For Atlanta Dragway
From a press release issued by On One Wheel:
Keith Code’s On One Wheel wheelie school is coming to Atlanta Dragway on Atlanta, Georgia for three one-day sessions, on October 29, 30 or 31.
These are one-day classes for you to choose from, though you can sign up for multiple days to really master the art!
Cost: $495 for the one day school
Damage Deposit: $500 only taken on the day of the school if you damage the bike
Bike: Triumph Speed Triple
Session: Arrive at 8:00 a.m. sharp for registration, day ends around 5:00 p.m. You get about 100-120 runs for the day.
Class size is limited. Pre-registration is a must with first-come, first-served.
Contact Whitney Fair, On One Wheel
www.ononewheel.com
[email protected]
818-957-7104
fax 818-957-8108
Updated: Webster, Reeves Split British Sidecar Wins At Knockhill
Eastern Airways Sidecar Championship
Round nine
Knockhill, October 2-3 2004.
EASTERN AIRWAYS DRAMA AT KNOCKHILL LEAVES TITLE DECIDER TO LAST ROUND
Eastern Airways Sidecar Championship leader Steve Webster was a second race retirement in round nine at Knockhill on Sunday, forcing a title decider at Mallory Park in two weeks.
Webster won the opening race but only after powering out of the final corner to snatch victory from the rampant Tim Reeves. Battling M&M Suzuki ace Reeves edged ahead into the final corner but Webster gained a better line and the necessary drive to be first to the chequered flag.
Webster made the most of his experience in the damp conditions but was forced to hold off Reeves at the end of the 10-lap battle to earn his ninth win of the year. Andy Laidlow took a memorable third place a first podium finish of the year for him and passenger Patrick Farrance.
Webster looked set to complete a Knockhill double before a technical problem forced him out of the second race with little more than two laps to go, allowing Reeves to take victory and close the gap in the championship to just 27 points.
“It’s all to play for at Mallory and all of a sudden we¹re back in with a shout of the title,” said Reeves. “We were 47 points behind Webster going into the Knockhill round so this has really livened things up for Mallory Park.”
Derek Brindley took the runner-up place in Sunday’s second race while Greg Lambert and passenger James Sirrell repeated their podium success of the last round by scooping third place.
Eastern Airways Sidecar Championship, round nine Knockhill – race one result (10 laps 12.28 miles): 1 Steve Webster, Castrol Suzuki 9m 18.693s 82.929mph, 2 Tim Reeves, M & M Suzuki 9m 19.172s, 3 Andy Laidlow, TLF Suzuki 9m 36.191s, 4 Derek Brindley, Readymix Suzuki 9m 36.579s, 5 Greg Lambert, Dalepak Suzuki 9m 37.983s, 6 Bill Philp, 155 Media Yamaha 9m 52.417s, 7 Stuart Woodard, Woodard Yamaha 9m 52.206s, 8 Andy Peach, Readymix Suzuki 9m 59.354s, 9 Mike Ibbotson, Ibbotson Suzuki 10m 08.801s, 10 Bryan Pedder, Roberts Suzuki +1 lap.
Eastern Airways Sidecar Championship, round nine Knockhill – race two result (10 laps 12.28 miles): 1 Reeves 8m 58.037s 86.113mph, 2 Brindley 9m 03.674s, 3 Lambert 9m 12.909s, 4 Pedder 9m 17.262s, 5 Philp 9m 17.426s, 6 Laidlow 9m 18.225s, 7 Peach 9m 29.465s, 8 Steve Norbury, Lockside Yamaha 9m 30.206s, 9 Woodard 9m 30.578s, 10 Ibbotson 9m 38.794s.
Knockhill news in brief 3.10.04
EASTERN Airways Championship teams made up the first two rows of the grid for the Jock Taylor memorial race at Knockhill on Sunday, led by pole-setter Steve Webster, Tim Reeves and Greg Lambert.
KNOCKHILL winner in July, Derek Brindley, chose wet-weather tyres on a drying track in the opening Eastern Airways Championship race at Knockhill on Sunday. “As we went out onto the track there were spots of rain and I thought I’d cracked it,” said Brindley.
EASTERN Airways Championship regular Andy Laidlow was crowned Scottish champion at Knockhill on Saturday.
TEAM Roberts played host to senior management from their sponsor JCB at Knockhill.
GREG LAMBERT was running an ex-Ian Lougher 1000cc Suzuki motor at Knockhill, supplied by former TT racer Mark Johns.
Eastern Airways Sidecar Championship points after round nine
1 Steve Webster / Paul Woodhead Castrol Suzuki 291
2 Tim Reeves / Tristan Reeves M & M Suzuki 264
3 Derek Brindley / Neil Miller Readymix Suzuki 240
4 Greg Lambert / James Sirrell Dalepak Suzuki 170
5 Bill Philp / Rick Long 155 Yamaha 169
6 Bryan Pedder / Rod Steadman Roberts Suzuki 135
7 Andy Peach / Mark Cox Readymix Suzuki 104
8 Andy Laidlow / Patrick Farrance TLF Suzuki 99
9 Stuart Muldoon / John Briggs SMR Suzuki 95
10 Richard Gatt / Paul Randall GRS Suzuki 93
11 Ben Birchall / Tom Birchall Richards Yamaha 92
12 Steve Norbury / Scott Parnell Lockside Yamaha 80
13 Stuart Woodard / Andy Smith Woodard Yamaha 74
14 Mike Ibbotson / Ivan Murray Ibbotson Suzuki 46
15 Stefan Dodd / David Dodd Dodd Yamaha 44
16 Gary Horspole / Jason Miller Horspole Suzuki 43
17 Chris Founds / Mark Cox Founds Yamaha 42
18 Jorg Steinhausen / Trevor Hopkinson Q8 Suzuki 37
19 Jan Bevers / Gunter Verbrugge Bevers Yamaha 10
20 Colin Nicholson / Jarno van Lith RCN Yamaha 9
21 Mike Salmon / Kevin Burt Slipstream Yamaha 7
22 Trevor Stafford / Andy Winkle Allbikes Milefix Yamaha
7
23 Paul Steenbergen/ Rene Steenbergen Steenbergen Yamaha 6
24 Ian Ashley / Paul Cowley Willmakers Yamaha 4
25 Dean Henry / Ian Smith Magnam Yamaha 3
26 John Clarke / Geoff Smale JCR Yamaha 2
2004 Eastern Airways International Sidecar Championship
1 May 1 – 2 Knockhill, Fife
2 May 21 – 23 Mondello Park, Ireland
3 June 10 – 13 Silverstone, Northants
4 June 26 – 27 Croft, North Yorks
5 July 2 – 4 Knockhill, Fife
6 July 29 – August 1 Brands Hatch, Kent
7 September 2 – 5 Assen, Holland
8 September 25 – 26 Castle Combe, Wilts
9 October 2 – 3 Knockhill, Fife
10 October 16 – 17 Mallory Park
World Superbike And World Supersport Will Use Tighter Tire Controls In 2005
From a press release issued by FGSport:
2004 FIM WORLD SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP
11th round Magny Cours, 1-3 October 2004
Tyres Check on 2005 SBK and WSS World Championships machines
In the 2005 World Superbike and World Supersport Championships a new tyre check system will be implemented. Under the supervision of the Technical Director, immediately before the start of the event, each team will be given a set of stickers. These stickers will be equal in number to the number of tyres allowed. It will be the duty of the teams’ mechanics to place these stickers on the side of the tyres before they are used on the track. These stickers will be made using an exclusive type of technology specifically realized for this purpose. The stickers will bear a number that identifies the rider (different to his official starting number) and will be changed for each race.
FIM checks will take place both in the pit lane and at the single tyre supplier technical area..
Magny Cours, 3rd October 2004
Recent Birth: Jenna Renae Yeager
WERA and AMA racer Lance Yeager and wife Melissa had a daughter, Jenna Renae Yeager, September 27th in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.