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125cc GP Results Part 1:

1. Andrea DOVIZIOSO, Honda, 8 laps, 15:59.338
2. Roberto LOCATELLI, Aprilia, -2.544 seconds
3. Hector BARBERA, Aprilia, -6.235 seconds
4. Simone CORSI, Honda, -6.267 seconds
5. Mika KALLIO, KTM, -6.587 seconds
6. Jorge LORENZO, Derbi, -6.755 seconds
7. Steve JENKNER, Aprilia, -8.648 seconds
8. Mirko GIANSANTI, Aprilia, -10.495 seconds
9. Alvaro BAUTISTA, Aprilia, -11.105 seconds
10. Marco SIMONCELLI, Aprilia, -11.657 seconds
11. Fabrizio LAI, Gilera, -11.786 seconds
12. Lukas PESEK, Honda, -12.934 seconds
13. Andrea BALLERINI, Aprilia, -20.961 seconds
14. Gabor TALMACSI, Malaguti, -21.458 seconds
15. Angel RODRIGUEZ, Derbi, -21.723 seconds

36. Pablo NIETO, Aprilia, -3 laps, DNF, mechanical
37. Casey STONER, KTM, -7 laps, DNF, mechanical

The race was stopped due to a crash on the front straightaway involving Andrea Ballerini and Imre Toth.

125cc GP Results Part 2:

1. Andrea DOVIZIOSO, Honda, 13 laps, 25:52.175
2. Fabrizio LAI, Gilera, -11.082 seconds
3. Simone CORSI, Honda, -11.101 seconds
4. Mirko GIANSANTI, Aprilia, -11.341 seconds
5. Steve JENKNER, Aprilia, -11.519 seconds
6. Marco SIMONCELLI, Aprilia, -14.491 seconds
7. Jorge LORENZO, Derbi, -25.279 seconds
8. Gabor TALMACSI, Malaguti, -25.320 seconds
9. Tomoyoshi KOYAMA, Yamaha, -25.863 seconds
10. Toshihisa KUZUHARA, Honda, -30.172 seconds
11. Gino BORSOI, Aprilia, -30.432 seconds
12. Thomas LUTHI, Honda, -30.562 seconds
13. Sergio GADEA, Aprilia, -32.170 seconds
14. Roberto LOCATELLI, Aprilia, -32.971 seconds, crash
15. Vesa KALLIO, Aprilia, -41.950 seconds

24. Angel RODRIGUEZ, Derbi, -2 laps, DNF, crash

26. Hector BARBERA, Aprilia, -5 laps, DNF, mechanical
27. Mika KALLIO, KTM, -6 laps, DNF, crash
28. Lukas PESEK, Honda, -10 laps, DNF, crash
29. Stefano PERUGINI, Gilera, -12 laps, DNF, mechanical

Did Not Start 2nd Part

Pablo NIETO, Aprilia
Casey STONER, KTM
Andrea BALLERINI, Aprilia


125cc World Championship Standings:

1. DOVIZIOSO, 208 points
2. BARBERA, 163 points
3. LOCATELLI, 156 points
4. LORENZO, 134 points
5. NIETO, 114 points
6. STONER, 104 points
7. JENKNER, 94 points
8. GIANSANTI, 92 points
9. SIMONCELLI, 79 points
10. BAUTISTA, 74 points

From a press release issued by MSS Discovery Kawasaki:

MSS DISCOVERY’S RIBA FIFTH IN SUPERSPORT THRILLER AS DA COSTA SECOND AGAIN AT DONINGTON PARK

MSS Discovery Kawasaki’s Pere Riba finished fifth in a thrilling final round of the British Supersport Championship at Donington Park, Leics on Sunday.

ZX-6RR rider Riba was one of five riders to smash the lap record in an 18-lap battle as the leading five riders crossed the finish line separated by just one second.

“I got into fourth place with two laps to go but didn’t have that extra little bit of confidence I needed to push harder,” admitted Riba. “We gambled a little bit on the rear race tyre after we’d lost valuable set-up time with the wet practice on Friday.”

“To be that close to the win is heartening and overall we are happy that our first year together with MSS Discovery and the ZX-6RR has been successful,” added Riba who confirmed his fourth place in the championship standings.

MSS Discovery’s Julien da Costa took second place for the second race in succession and moved into a final position of sixth place in the National Superstock championship ­ after contesting just four of the 13 rounds.

“I was really hopeful of a win today,” said Da Costa who set a new lap record as he took the lead on the second lap in the 16-lap battle, he continued: “I knew there was a battle for the championship going on around me and I didn’t want to get involved.

“The guys chasing the title were really riding determined and when one of them crashed out in front of me I started to think about finishing the race. Donington Park is a great race track but I was still learning the best lines towards the end of the race!”

Da Costa’s team-mate Steve Allan took 14th place, the Scotsman disappointed not to end the season in better fashion but victory in round eight for Allan helped him to seventh place in the series.

“It just didn¹t happen for me and I went as hard as I felt I could in today’s race,” said Allan. “I didn¹t want to risk crashing ­I’ve been there before this year and it’s just not worth it. I was involved in a good race and the 16 laps flew by and I’m happy to get a couple of finishes in the bag at the final event of the year.”

British Supersport Championship race result (18 laps ­ 45.00 miles):

1 Craig Jones, Triumph, 29m 00.659s ­ 93.00mph
2 Michael Laverty, Ducati, 29m 01.076s
3 Tom Sykes, Suzuki, 29m 01.456s
4 Jason Vincent, Honda, 29m 01.539s
5 Pere Riba, MSS Discovery Kawasaki, 29m 01.753s
6 Karl Harris, Honda, 29m 03.390s
7 Cal Crutchlow, Honda, 29m 09.236s
8 Paul Young, Honda, 29m 12.148s
9 Luke Quigley, Suzuki, 29m 17.009s
10 Simon Andrews, Yamaha, 29m 19.092s

Final British Supersport Championship points: 1 Harris 232, 2 Vincent 196, 3 Laverty 178, 4 Riba 128, 5 Sykes 123, 6 Quigley 102, 7 Leon Camier (Honda) 99, 8 Jones 93, 9 Andrews 89, 10 Crutchlow 75.


National Superstock Championship race result (16 laps ­ 40.00 miles):

1 Danny Beaumont, Yamaha, 25m 43.997s ­ 93.19mph
2 Julien da Costa, MSS Discovery Kawasaki, 25m 48.014s
3 John Laverty, Yamaha, 25m 57.597s
4 Lee Jackson, Yamaha, 26m 00.211s
5 Les Shand, Yamaha, 26m 03.137s
6 Aaron Zanotti, Suzuki, 26m 03.381s
7 Howie Mainwaring, Yamaha, 26m 03.412s
8 David Johnson, Suzuki, 26m 12.223s
9 Ben Wylie, Yamaha, 26m 16.890s
10 Marshall Neill, Suzuki, 26m 17.486s
14 Steve Allan, MSS Discovery Kawasaki, 26m 24.770s

Final National Superstock Championship points: 1 Beaumont 214, 2 Andy Tinsley (Suzuki) 187, 3 Ben Wilson (Suzuki) 172, 4 Tristan Palmer (Suzuki) 170, 5 Shand 121, 6 Da Costa 90, 7 Allan 82, 8 Laverty 70, 9 Neill and Mainwaring 69.

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Butler Machinery’s Robert Jensen, Racers Edge’s Dale Kieffer and Arclight Suzuki/Bettencourts Jeff Wood each won a Suzuki-contingency-paying CCS sprint race Sunday at windy Las Vegas Classic Course.

Riding the same Michelin-shod, 2002-model Suzuki GSX-R750 he crashed Saturday through sustained 30 mph crosswinds, Jensen turned a 1:18.148 en route to winning the seven-lap Heavyweight Supersport race, lowering the lap record he set during Formula USA qualifying during better conditions Saturday.

“I’m motivated today a little bit, I guess. There’s money to win, and I need the money,” smiled Jensen. “The wind is scary. Coming onto the front straightaway there’s a little dip that makes the bike get light and wheelie, and the wind really pushes me over. I have to stay left on the straight, and then I let it push me over when in get to the braking zone for turn one. There’s a couple of corners where you can run it in really hard and the wind pushes back toward the apex, but going into turn seven, it pushes you wide and makes it hard to finish the turn.”

Kieffer finished second, 6.6 seconds behind Jensen and two seconds ahead of Arclight Suzuki’s Scott Harwell and Chris Ulrich, and PAC West Funding Kane Lasky.

Jensen didn’t do quite as well in the Unlimited Grand Prix. After taking the lead from Kieffer in the second corner, Jensen pulled out a three-second cushion by lap four. Heading into turn one on lap five, however, Jensen ran straight, down the escape road and re-entered the track in fourth place.

“I goofed up. I looked at my guys on the pit wall for the first time and missed turn one,” said Jensen. “Plus, my fairing bracket is broken and flopping around, my kill switch is broken and cutting out, my throttle (housing) is turning on the bar – I’ve got a bunch of excuses.”

Kieffer took over the lead and held it to win by 2.5 seconds over Lasky. Jensen was able to make up one spot and finish fourth, ahead of Kevin Gordon and Ivan Garza, who beat 15-year-old Tristan Schoenewald in a drag race from the last corner to the finish line.

The Middleweight Supersport race was stopped due to Nicky Moore getting up slowly from a crash he said was caused by his rear axle coming loose. Moore was relatively uninjured from his fall.

Vesrah Suzuki’s Brian Stokes, who was leading the original race start, led the re-start. Catching Competition’s Jason Catching passed Harwell for second on the opening lap and challenged Stokes for the lead going into turn seven. The riders made contact, Stokes crashed hard and Catching ran off track and retired with a broken radiator.

“That cherrypicker shouldn’t be here interfering with my Championship!” shouted Catching, referring to Stokes after the incident. “I was right next to him. I had my front wheel halfway beside him, and he tried to squeeze me off the track. He put his clip-on into my radiator.”

“He hit me so hard and quick, I didn’t have any time to react,” said Stokes. “I’m probably done (for the day). My right collarbone, I think I broke it, and I ground a few layers of skin off my right hand.”

Arclight Suzuki’s Jeff Wood, who started the race from the sixth row, inherited the lead and held on to take the win over Harwell, Michael Himmelsbach, Schoenewald and Chad Rolland.

“That #2 guy cleaned Stokes out,” said Wood of the early-race incident that gave him the lead. “That guy was going crazy. He went way wide coming off the back straightaway, out to the dirt, trying to collect it, and as soon as he collected it, Whooosh! He swept back into Stokes.”

“The #2 was completely out of shape when he came past me. He went wide out to the dirt, and as soon as he stood it up, he plowed into Stokes. It didn’t even look like he hit the brakes. He plowed into the left (outside) side of him and took the left clip-on right out of his hand. The motorcycle flipped right over and hit Stokes,” said Harwell.


RESULTS

Expert Unlimited GP:
1. Dale Kieffer (Suz GSX-R750)
2. Kane Lasky (Suz GSX-R750)
3. Robert Jensen (Suz GSX-R750)
4. Kevin Gordon (Suz GSX-R750)
5. Ivan Garza (Suz GSX-R750)
6. Tristan Schoenewald (Suz GSX-R600)

Amateur Unlimited GP:
1. Lyle Brown (Suz GSX-R1000)
2. R. Bryan Land (Suz GSX-R750)
3. Steven Weir (Kaw ZX-10R)
4. Ed Oporto (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Ted Rich (Suz GSX-R750)
6. Brian Kirkland (Hon 999)

Expert Heavyweight Supersport:
1. Robert Jensen (Suz GSX-R750)
2. Dale Kieffer (Suz GSX-R750)
3. Scott Harwell (Suz GSX-R750)
4. Chris Ulrich (Suz GSX-R750)
5. Kane Lasky (Suz GSX-R750)
6. Ivan Garza (Suz GSX-R750)

Amateur Heavyweight Supersport:
1. R. Bryan Land (Suz GSX-R750)
2. Shawn Harris (Suz GSX-R750)
3. Ed Oporto (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Eric Pelley (Kaw ZX-6R)
5. Neil Pollard (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Brian Kirkland (Hon 999)

Expert Heavyweight Superbike:
1. Ivan Garza (Suz GSX-R750)
2. Jason Catching (Kaw ZX-6R)
3. Jason Godwin (Hon CBR600)
4. Matthew Buck (Apr RSV1000)
5. Steven Hymer (Hon 1000)

Amateur Heavyweight Superbike:
1. R. Bryan Land (Suz GSX-R750)
2. Ted Rich (Suz GSX-R750)
3. Brian Kirkland (Hon 999)
4. Thomas Savoca (Hon 999)
5. William Willis (Suz GSX-R750)
6. Jeremy Hassler (Kaw ZX-6R)

Expert Middleweight Supersport:
1. Jeff Wood (Suz GSX-R600)
2. Scott Harwell (Suz GSX-R600)
3. Michael Himmelsbach (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Tristan Schoenewald (Suz GSX-R600)
5. Chad Rolland (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Jon Blaylock (Hon CBR600RR)

Amateur Middleweight Supersport:
1. Ed Oporto (Yam YZF-R6)
2. David Jones (Kaw ZX-6)
3. Eric Pelley (Kaw ZX-6R)
4. Thomas Boge (Suz GSX-R600)
5. Nicholas Adams (Hon CBR600)
6. Clif Sands (Yam YZF-R6)

Expert Middleweight Superbike:
1. Tristan Schoenewald (Suz GSX-R600)
2. Chad Rolland (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Jonathan Schendel (Suz GSX-R600)
4. Jon Blaylock (Hon CBR600RR)
5. Jason Catching (Suz SV650)
6. Zane Halvorsen (Hon CBR600)

Amateur Middleweight Superbike:
1. Ed Oporto (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Dustin Ohara (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Neil Pollard (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Eric Pelley (Kaw ZX-6R)
5. David Jones (Kaw ZX-6R)
6. Jeremy Hassler (Kaw ZX-6R)

Expert Lightweight Supersport:
1. Darren Danilowicz (Suz SV650)
2. John Cadreact (Suz SV650)
3. Steve Fukiage (Suz SV650)
4. David Appellof (Suz SV650)
5. Matthew Buck (Hon 650)
6. Ray Hymer (Suz SV650)

Amateur Lightweight Supersport:
1. Dirk Harden (Suz SV650)
2. Al Harris (Suz SV650)
3. Jim Herron (Suz SV650)

Expert Lightweight Superbike:
1. John Cadreact (Suz SV650)
2. Tom Gentry (Suz SV650)
3. Matthew Buck (Suz SV650)
4. Steve Fukiage (Suz SV650)
5. Jeff Harding (Buell XB9R)
6. Ray Hymer (Suz SV650)

Amateur Lightweight Superbike:
1. Al Harris (Suz SV650)
2. Dirk Harden (Suz SV650)
3. Tommy Boge (Suz SV650)
4. Eric Pelley (Suz SV650)
5. Jim Herron (Suz SV650)

Expert Middleweight GP:
1. Jason Catching (Kaw ZX-6R)
2. Rickey Herd (Hon CBR600)
3. Walter Reeves (Hon CBR600)
4. Jason Godwin (Hon CBR600)
5. Matthew Buck (Suz SV650)
6. Zane Halvorsen (Hon CBR600)

Amateur Middleweight GP:
1. Ed Oporto (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Eric Pelley (Kaw ZX-6R)
3. David Jones (Kaw ZX-6)
4. Sam Bass (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Korey Smeltzer (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Jeremy Hassler (Kaw ZX-6R)

Expert Lightweight GP:
1. Jason Catching (Suz SV650)
2. Tom Gentry (Suz SV650)
3. Steve Fukiage (Suz SV650)
4. Jim Davis (Suz SV650)
5. Matthew Buck (Suz SV650)

Amateur Lightweight GP:
1. Al Harris (Suz SV650)
2. Dirk Harden (Suz SV650)
3. Mike Lytle (Yam TZ250)
4. Tommy Boge (Suz SV650)
5. Jim Herron (Suz SV650)
6. Mike Arrington (Buell XB9R)

Expert SuperTwins:
1. John Cadreact (Suz SV650)
2. Kiyo Watanabe (Suz SV650)
3. Steven Hymer (Suz SV650)
4. Ray Hymer (Hon 1000)

Amateur SuperTwins:
1. Brian Kirkland (Hon 999)
2. Thomas Savoca (Hon 999)
3. Benjamin Ingram (Duc 999)
4. Pat Bushell (Duc 999)
5. Jim Herron (Suz SV650)
6. Dirk Harden (Suz SV650)

From a press release forwarded by Cycle Scene Magazine:

Henry DeGouw of CCS Florida announced today (September 17) that the October 2-3 Moroso race will be a double points event.

This was done to make up for the race that was cancelled at Jennings due to Hurricane Frances.

“I haven’t been getting my mail for two weeks because there are still powerlines down in my neighborhood,” said DeGouw. “Hopefully, the extra time between races will give everybody a chance to get caught up on their home repairs and get back to a sense of normalcy.

“The Jennings event that was cancelled was going to be huge, too bad we all had to suffer from the unusual weather this summer,” DeGouw added.

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Final 125cc Grand Prix Qualifying Results:

1. Aandrea DOVIZIOSO, Honda, 1:58.385
2. Roberto LOCATELLI, Aprilia, 1:58.427
3. Casey STONER, KTM, 1:58.576
4. Hector BARBERA, Aprilia, 1:58.678
5. Mika KALLIO, KTM, 1:58.750
6. Jorge LORENZO, Derbi, 1:58.964
7. Gabor TALMACSI, Malaguti, 1:58.997
8. Lukas PESEK, Honda, 1:59.174
9. Pablo NIETO, Aprilia, 1:59.243
10. Simone CORSI, Honda, 1:59.622
11. Marco SIMONCELLI, Aprilia, 1:59.627
12. Fabrizio LAI, Gilera, 1:59.694
13. Gino BORSOI, Aprilia, 1:59.735
14. Steve JENKNER, Aprilia, 1:59.827
15. Mirko GIANSANTI, Aprilia, 1:59.905

From a press release issued by MonsterMob Ducati:

FRONT ROW START FOR EMMETT AT DONINGTON PARK

MonsterMob Ducati Superbike rider Sean Emmett will start the final round of the Think! British Superbike Championship from second place on the grid after this afternoon’s action packed second qualifying session at DoningtonPark.

The 34 year old Londoner set a time of 1:32.810 to start from his second consecutive front row as he looks to end the season on a high in the final two races.

“I just got balked on my final qualifying time. But second place is good and it’s nice to finish the year on the front row. I’m pretty pleased with that. I’m looking forward to good weather tomorrow and some cracking races. I’m really up for it” said Emmett.

Meanwhile Supersport rider Michael Laverty qualified in sixth position on the 749 Ducati and will start from row two of the grid in tomorrow’s race, having held a front row position for much of the session.

“I was robbed of a front row start due to the weather. I just missed the dry track time but I’m happy enough as we’ve got a good race set up and I’m hoping for a good result tomorrow” said Laverty.

Team owner Paul Bird said the following:

“A front row start is fantastic. We’ve got a good set up and will be in the battle for the rostrum places tomorrow. Michael missed his last lap qualifier by just two seconds, but he’s on the second row and he’s won from there before.”

Superbike Qualifying

1, Ryuichi Kiyonari (Honda) 1m31.952s, 2, Sean Emmett (MonsterMob Ducati) 1m32.810s, 3, Michael Rutter (Honda) 1m32.819s, 4, Glen Richards (Kawasaki) 1m32.903s, 5, John Reynolds (Suzuki) 1m32.938s, 6, John McGuinness (Kawasaki) 1m33.650s, 7, Dean Thomas (Ducati) 1m33.654s, 8, Yukio Kagayama (Suzuki) 1m33.709s, 9, Scott Smart (Kawasaki) 1m33.925s, 10, Steve Plater (Yamaha) 1m33.979s.


Supersport Qualifying

1, Tom Sykes (Suzuki) 1m35.559s, 2, Craig Jones (Triumph) 1m35.801s, 3, Pere Riba (Kawasaki) 1m35.963s, 4, Jay Vincent (Honda) 1m36.177s, 5, Karl Harris (Honda) 1m36.219s, 6, Michael Laverty (MonsterMob Ducati) 1m36.408s, 7, Cal
Crutchlow (Honda) 1m36.437s, 8, Adrian Coates (Suzuki) 1m36.515s, 9, Paul Young (Honda) 1m36.576s, 10, Matt Llewellyn (Ducati) 1m36.614s.


More, from a press release issued by Hawk Kawasaki:

RICHARDS ON FRONT ROW AT FINAL BSB ROUND

Hawk Kawasaki’s Glen Richards will start the final two races of the 2004 THINK! British Superbike Championship from the front row of the grid. The popular Aussie qualified in fourth place today around the 2.5 mile Donington GP circuit – his first front row start of the year.

“I did the time on the first of three qualifiers,” he explained. “I was bit cautious on the second tyre and on the third I was forced to slow when they showed a yellow flag. It’s really good to be on the front row of the grid again. I can’t wait until tomorrow – anything’s possible and I’ll really be aiming to end the season off with a podium, that’s for sure.”

John McGuinness showed his class once again by bagging sixth place. The Cumbrian ignored the pain of the injuries he sustained at Oulton Park a week ago to lap the track in 1:33.650.

“I was aiming for a spot on the front two rows and that’s what I’ve done – and there are some pretty quick guys behind me,” said McGuinness. “It’s the last round of the year and it’s important to do well.”

Scott Smart had to be content with an uncharacteristically low ninth place after a misfire ruined his potentially best lap.

“The bike was misfiring and it turned out to be the quick-shifter shorting out so we disconnected it, but by then it was too late,” said a dejected Smart. “It wouldn’t have been so bad being on the second row, but I was knocked off there in the last minute. I’ll just have to get the best start I can and see what I can do.”

Hawk Kawasaki Team Principal Stuart Hicken commented: “I’m really pleased with that because this is the first time out for the new bike around the Donington GP circuit. To have three guys up there in the top nine is superb. Hopefully it’ll stay dry tomorrow and we’ll have some good racing.”

Peter Hickman, Hawk Kawasaki’s National Superstock Cup runner, took fourth place in the first of the weekend’s two deciding Cup races. The 17 year-old, who started from pole position, battled hard during the 12 lap race, eventually getting the better of John Fisher and Dan Stewart.

“I got duffed-up a bit on the first lap and found myself back down in sixth place,” explained Hickman. “Then as I worked my way back to the leaders I was able to stay with them through the corners, but then they’d blast away down the straights. For sure I need to get an early lead in tomorrow’s race and beat Simon Wright to secure the championship.”

BSB COMBINED QUALIFYING

1) Ryuichi Kiyonari, Honda, 1:31.952. 2) Sean Emmett, Ducati, 1:32.810. 3) Michael Rutter, Honda, 1:32.819. 4) Glen Richards, Hawk Kawasaki, 1:32.903. 5) John Reynolds, Suzuki, 1:32.938. 6) John McGuinness, Hawk Kawasaki, 1:33.650. 7) Dean Thomas, Ducati, 1:33.654. 8) Yukio Kagayama, Suzuki, 1:33.709. 9) Scott Smart, Hawk Kawasaki, 1:33.925. 10) Steve Plater, Yamaha, 1:33.979. 11) Gary Mason, Yamaha, 1:34.149. 12) James Haydon, Yamaha, 1:34.156. 13) Kieran Clarke, Yamaha, 1:34.184. 14) Tommy Hill, Yamaha, 1:34.626. 15) Paul Brown, Ducati, 1:34.634

(P) = Privateer

NATIONAL SUPERSTOCK CUP RACE

1) Paul Shoesmith, Yamaha. 2) Simon Wright, Yamaha. 3) James McBride, Suzuki. 4) Peter Hickman, Hawk Kawasaki. 5) Dan Stewart, Suzuki. 6) Alan Moreton, Yamaha. 7) Mike Walker, Suzuki. 8) Rory Rock, Yamaha. 9) James Hurrell, Suzuki. 10) Simon Pomeroy, Suzuki

Fastest lap: Paul Shoesmith, Yamaha, 1:37.782, 92.04mph

NATIONAL SUPERSTOCK CUP AFTER 12 ROUNDS

1) Simon Wright, Yamaha, 147. 2) Peter Hickman, Hawk Kawasaki, 145. 3) Paul Shoesmith, Yamaha, 134. 4) James McBride, Suzuki, 104. 5) John Fisher, Suzuki, 103. 6) Dan Stewart, Suzuki. 7) Graham Seward, Suzuki, 84. 7=) Rory Rock, Yamaha, 84. 9) Alan Moreton, Yamaha, 63. 10) Simon Pomeroy, Suzuki, 62


More, from a press release issued by Team Suzuki:

REYNOLDS HAPPY ON SECOND ROW
Team Suzuki Press Office – September 18, 2004.

Rizla Suzuki’s John Reynolds will start from fifth and Yukio Kagayama eighth, book-ending the second row of the grid at tomorrow’s 13th and final round of the Think! British Superbike Championship at Donington Park.

Championship leader Reynolds spent most of the day testing his race set-up before dashing out in the dying minutes on a qualifying tyre to challenge for pole. He was confounded by traffic and didn’t get a single clear crack at an outright lap time and will start from the front of the second row in tomorrow’s two races – a strong position for going into the tight first corner at Redgate, directly behind Ryuichi Kiyonari on pole position.

Kagayama will start his Rizla Suzuki GSX-R1000 from eighth and the end of the second row after a frustrating session that saw the Japanese ace fail to even get on track with a qualifying tyre to set his mark. Yukio made two mistakes and fell off twice at Coppice corner in the session but is unhurt and more determined than ever to do well in the races.

Reynolds is leading the Championship by 43 points with just 50-points left to score. Kagayama is third in the overall standings and aims to keep that position tomorrow, with an 18-point lead over his nearest rival.

John Reynolds:

“Fifth and the front of the second row is better than fourth around here; it gives me the fast line into Redgate and the chance to make up a position or two right from the off.

“Every time I went for a fast lap, I hit traffic and then tried to compensate by pushing too hard and ended up missing my apexes. The silver lining to this weekend, apart from my Arai helmet which is painted in silver to commemorate Rizla’s new regular-sized silver paper, is the fact I spent so much time working on set-up and we have a very competitive motorcycle over race distance. I’m still not thinking about the Championship.”

Yukio Kagayama:

“I made two small mistakes at the same place on circuit and two times in session I fell off. Maybe I got a gust of wind from the side of track? I didn’t get chance to even try a qualifying tyre.

“This is no problem though. I must focus on good start and maximum attack all race long to be at front. I have won many races in BSB from eighth place on grid, so this I hope is bit of lucky start for me.”

Final Qualifying Positions: 1: Ryuichi Kiyonari (Honda) 1:31.952, 2: Sean Emmett (Ducati) +0.858, 3: Michael Rutter (Honda) +0.867, 4: Glen Richards (Kawasaki) +0.951, 5: JOHN REYNOLDS (RIZLA SUZUKI) +0.986, 6: John McGuinness (Kawasaki) +1.698, 7: Dean Thomas (Ducati) +1.702, 8: YUKIO KAGAYAMA (RIZLA SUZUKI) +1.757, 9: Scott Smart (Kawasaki) +1.973, 10: Steve Plater (Yamaha) +2.027.


More, from a press release issued by MSS Discovery Kawasaki:

MSS DISCOVERY’S RIBA PUTS ZX-6RR ON FRONT ROW AS DA COSTA FINISHES RUNNER-UP

MSS Discovery Kawasaki rider Pere Riba earned a seventh front row start of the year as he qualified third fastest for the 13th and final round of the British Supersport championship at Donington Park, Leics on Saturday.

Spaniard Riba completed an impressive qualifying display – in his first year in the series – but was disappointed not to have taken his first pole position of the year and head the grid for Sunday’s 18-lap race.

“In the final qualifying session I immediately improved on my first qualifying session time and that was on a race tyre,” explained Riba. “I was
ready to go and take pole position with a softer compound rear tyre before spots of rain appeared and everyone was forced to slow.”

Riba added: “At least we were in a position where I could go and have a really good shot at pole position. We have the ZX-6RR set up well for Donington Park and now I’ve missed out on my first pole position I’ll be going for my first race win of the year tomorrow.”

Julian da Costa returned from taking third place in last week’s Bol d’Or 24-hour race to secure second place in the 12th round on the National
Superstock Championship aboard his ZX-10R.

After qualifying in 11th, da Costa was quickly into a podium position, setting a new lap record on lap five as he moved into third place. He
briefly took the lead before concluding the 16-lap race in a titanic battle with eventual winner Andy Tinsley.

“I really thought the win was possible today,” said Da Costa after his first race at Donington Park. “When I took the lead Tinsley hit back immediately and I realised I was involved in his private chase for the championship title.

“Second place is OK and we get another chance of taking a victory with tomorrow’s race. We also learned a little bit more about the ZX-10R around here and I’m sure we can improve the machine even more and try and win tomorrow.”

Da Costa’s team-mate Steve Allan finished 13th, improving on his 15th place grid position and the Scotsman was pleased to get to the finish line and report back to the MSS Discovery squad.

“We knew today’s race would be a struggle but the ZX-10R just keeps improving and improving and we know exactly what to change for tomorrow’s race and hopefully I can get a much higher finish,” said Allan.

British Supersport Championship final qualifying times:

1 Tom Sykes, Suzuki, 1m 35.559s
2 Craig Jones, Triumph, 1m 35.801s
3 Pere Riba, MSS Discovery Kawasaki, 1m 35.963s
4 Jay Vincent, Honda, 1m 36.177s
5 Karl Harris, Honda, 1m 36.219s
6 Michael Laverty, Ducati, 1m 36.408s
7 Cal Crutchlow, Honda, 1m 36.437s
8 Adrian Coates, Suzuki, 1m 36.515s
9 Paul Young, Honda, 1m 36.576s
10 Matt Llewellyn, Ducati, 1m 36.614s


National Superstock Championship race result (16 laps ­ 40.00 miles):

1 Andy Tinsley, Suzuki, 25m 54.182s ­ 92.58mph
2 Julien da Costa, MSS Discovery Kawasaki, 25m 56.164
3 Danny Beaumont, Yamaha, 25m 59.402s
4 Ben Wilson, Suzuki, 26m 08.155s
5 David Johnson, Suzuki, 26m 08.396s
6 Les Shand, Yamaha, 26m 08.891s
7 Tristan Palmer, Suzuki, 26m 09.367s
8 Lee Jackson, Yamaha, 26m 13.442s
9 Aaron Zanotti, Suzuki, 26m 15.775s
10 Howie Mainwaring, Yamaha, 26m 17.672s
13 Steve Allan, MSS Discovery Kawasaki, 26m 29.491s

Championship points after 12 of 13 rounds: 1 Beaumont 189, 2 Tinsley 187, 3 Wilson 172, 4 Palmer 166, 5 Shand 110, 6 Allan 80, 7 Da Costa 70, 8 Marshall Neill (Suzuki) 63, 9 Mainwaring 60, 10 John Laverty (Yamaha) 54.

Final round: Donington Park, Leics ­ September 19.

Copyright 2004, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

Final 250cc GP Qualifying Results:

1. Daniel PEDROSA, Honda, 1:52.137
2. Hiroshi AOYAMA, Honda, 1:52.366
3. Randy DE PUNIET, Aprilia, 1:52.453
4. Toni ELIAS, Honda, 1:52.534
5. Sebastian PORTO, Aprilia, 1:52.550
6. Yuki TAKAHASHI, Honda, 1:52.638
7. Alex DE ANGELIS, Aprilia, 1:52.809
8. Anthony WEST, Aprilia, 1:53.642
9. Franco BATTAINI, Aprilia, 1:53.694
10. Manuel POGGIALI, Aprilia, 1:53.786
11. Fonsi NIETO, Aprilia, 1:53.798
12. Roberto ROLFO, Honda, 1:53.835
13. Shuhei AOYAMA, Honda, 1:53.893
14. Alex DEBON, Honda, 1:54.027
15. Yuzo FUJIOKA, Honda, 1:54.242
16. Naoki MATSUDO, Yamaha, 1:54.423
17. Choujun KAMEYA, Honda, 1:54.571
18. Hector FAUBEL, Aprilia, 1:54.655
19. Chaz DAVIES, Aprilia, 1:54.670
20. Erwan NIGON, Aprilia, 1:54.784