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Provisional 125cc GP Pole At Jerez Goes To Simoncelli

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Provisional 125cc GP Pole At Jerez Goes To Simoncelli

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Friday 125cc Grand Prix Qualifying Results From Jerez:

1. Marco SIMONCELLI, Aprilia, 1:48.106
2. Alvaro BAUTISTA, Aprilia, 1:48.245
3. Casey STONER, KTM, 1:48.302
4. Pablo NIETO, Aprilia, 1:48.363
5. Andrea DOVIZIOSO, Honda, 1:48.392
6. Roberto LOCATELLI, Aprilia, 1:48.410
7. Youichi UI, Aprilia, 1:48.485
8. Mika KALLIO, KTM, 1:48.600
9. Gabor TALMACSI, Malaguti, 1:48.653
10. Mirko GIANSANTI, Aprilia, 1:48.883
11. Steve JENKNER, Aprilia, 1:49.177
12. Hector BARBERA, Aprilia, 1:49.184
13. Gino BORSOI, Aprilia, 1:49.326
14. Jorge LORENZO, Derbi, 1:49.404
15. Mike DI MEGLIO, Aprilia, 1:49.423

Updated Post: Zemke, Duhamel, Haskovec Quickest In First AMA Formula Xtreme Practice At Infineon Raceway

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Updated Post: Zemke, Duhamel, Haskovec Quickest In First AMA Formula Xtreme Practice At Infineon Raceway

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Provisional Friday Morning AMA Formula Xtreme Practice Times:

1. Jake Zemke, Honda CBR600RR, 1:40.461
2. Miguel Duhamel, Honda CBR600RR, 1:40.953
3. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:41.336
4. Alex Gobert, Honda CBR600RR, 1:41.773
5. Jake Holden, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:42.250
6. Mike Ciccotto, Buell XB9R, 1:43.042
7. Michael Barnes, Buell XB9R, 1:43.232
8. Larry Pegram, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:43.560
9. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:43.774
10. Steve Crevier, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:44.309
11. Corey Eaton, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:44.528
12. Danny Eslick, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:44.709
13. Tom Montano, Honda CBR600RR, 1:44.875
14. Jeff Williams, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:45.041
15. Andrew Nelson, Honda CBR600RR, 1:45.442
16. Garth Dillon, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:46.298
17. Brien Whitlock, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:46.580
18. Heath Small, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:47.446
19. Michael Leon, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:47.852
20. Perry Melneciuc, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:47.886
21. Nathan Hester, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:48.445
22. Bob Siebenhaar, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:49.392
23. Jay Tanner, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:49.624
24. Brian Bartlow, Honda CBR600RR, 1:49.651
25. Mickey Lane, Honda CBR600RR, 1:50.125
26. Tim Knutson, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:50.151
27. Ed Sorbo, Kawasaki ZX-6RR, 1:50.466
28. Reno Karimian, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:51.638
29. Kenan Rappuchi, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:52.756
30. Ruben Munoz, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:55.623

News & Notes From AMA Practice At Infineon Raceway

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News & Notes From AMA Practice At Infineon Raceway


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No Limit Suzuki’s Jason Pridmore will not race in the AMA Superstock class and will instead concentrate on his Formula Xtreme effort this weekend at Infineon Raceway due to injury.

“The GSX-R1000 is too aggressive for him right now at this track,” said Crew Chief Jeremy Daniel. “It has too much power and too much torque, so Jason will sit out Superstock and concentrate on the Formula Xtreme bike and getting healthy for the next rounds.”

Pridmore suffered a separated shoulder and broken foot in a crash during testing at the Streets of Willow Springs April 10. He had the shoulder surgically repaired the following day by Dr. Arthur Ting.

Another member of the walking wounded at Infineon is Hooters Suzuki’s Eric Wood, who is riding with a broken right hand.

“I broke it two weeks ago riding my dirt bike at our local motocross track in Middleboro (Massachusetts),” Wood said Thursday during promoter practice. “The guy in front of me kicked up a rock and it hit me right in the hand. I got it X-rayed the next day, and my middle finger of my right hand was broken clean through.

“My biggest problem is when I hit bumps it pulls my finger and separates the bone. Hitting bumps while on the throttle is the worst thing. I considered getting the bone plated, but I can’t because the break is too close to his knuckle. We’ll figure something out.”

Complicating matters further, Wood has never ridden at Infineon Raceway before.

As it did for the California Speedway round of the series, Team Valvoline EMGO Suzuki only brought GSX-R750s, and not GSX-R1000s, to race in AMA Superstock at Infineon Raceway.

After testing with it at Barber Motorsports Park, Yoshimura Suzuki has brought a GSX-R750 Superstock for Ben Spies to ride at Infineon Raceway.

“The way the bike handles, similar to a 600, should be an advantage at certain courses,” said Yoshimura Suzuki Team Manager Don Sakakura. “We’re just putting a few laps on it to see how it feels at this track. I don’t think we’ll race it here this weekend.”

The start of Friday’s practice schedule was delayed approximately 15 minutes due to a large fluid spill from one of the track safety vehicles at Infineon Raceway.

AMA timing and scoring, however, has been up and running flawlessly throughout Friday morning practice.

Hacking Still Quickest In AMA Superstock Practice In California

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Hacking Still Quickest In AMA Superstock Practice In California

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Provisional Friday Afternoon AMA Superstock Practice Times:

1. Jamie Hacking, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:38.415
2. Jason DiSalvo, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:38.449
3. Ben Spies, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:38.715
4. Aaron Gobert, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:39.033
5. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki ZX-10R, 1:39.414
6. Alex Gobert, Honda CBR1000RR, 1:39.890
7. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:40.080
8. Roger Lee Hayden, Kawasaki ZX-10R, 1:40.545
9. Josh Hayes, Kawasaki ZX-10R, 1:40.720
10. Jake Holden, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:41.438
11. Steve Rapp, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:41.527
12. Chris Caylor, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:41.771
13. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:41.968
14. Shawn Higbee, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:41.983
15. Eric Wood, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:42.220
16. Corey Eaton, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:42.649
17. John Haner, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:42.791
18. David White, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:43.081
19. Lee Acree, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:43.598
20. Jeremy Toye, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:43.637
21. Brian Parriott, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:43.978
22. Garry Combs, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:44.857
23. Jason Curtis, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:45.542
24. Lash Mullen, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:46.371
25. John Wilson, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:46.403
26. J.J. Roetlin, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:46.643
27. Jeremiah Johnson, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:46.655
28. Montez Stewart, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:47.085
29. David Guy, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:47.106
30. James King, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:47.520
31. Paul Timman, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:47.979
32. Raul Padilla, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:48.219
33. Mark Simon, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:48.315
34. Peter Doyle, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:48.326
35. Ruben Munoz, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:51.373
36. Tony Cook, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:53.708
37. Norbert Katona, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:53.872
38. Rocky Caceres, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:56.061

Spies Leads Friday Morning AMA Supersport Practice At Infineon Raceway

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Spies Leads Friday Morning AMA Supersport Practice At Infineon Raceway

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Provisional Friday Morning AMA Supersport Practice Times:

1. Ben Spies, Suzuki, 1:39.492
2. Jamie Hacking, Yamaha, 1:39.791
3. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki, 1:40.218
4. Jason DiSalvo, Yamaha, 1:40.448
5. Aaron Gobert, Yamaha, 1:40.608
6. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha, 1:40.772
7. Aaron Yates, Suzuki, 1:40.779
8. Steve Rapp, Suzuki, 1:41.545
9. Michael Barnes, Yamaha, 1:41.808
10. Roger Lee Hayden, Kawasaki, 1:41.814
11. Ben Attard, Suzuki, 1:42.690
12. Chris Peris, Suzuki, 1:43.445
13. Heath Small, Yamaha, 1:43.523
14. Craig Connell, Suzuki, 1:43.549
15. Darren Luck, 1:44.043
16. Chris Siglin, Yamaha, 1:44.093
17. Danny Eslick, Suzuki, 1:44.150
18. Scott Jensen, Honda, 1:44.198
19. Clint McBain, Suzuki, 1:44.346
20. Lee Acree, Suzuki, 1:44.377
21. Jason Perez, Yamaha, 1:44.526
22. Grant Riggs, Yamaha, 1:44.896
23. Giovanni Rojas, Yamaha, 1:45.074
24. Andy Carman, Yamaha, 1:45.356
25. Tony Meiring, Kawasaki, 1:45.660
26. Scott Jackson, Suzuki, 1:45.760
27. Michael Earnest, Yamaha, 1:45.838
28. Pedro Valiente, Yamaha, 1:46.064
29. John-O Bowman, Yamaha, 1:46.098
30. Brad Hendry, Yamaha, 1:46.409
31. Doug Venezia, Yamaha, 1:46.687
32. Montez Stewart, Yamaha, 1:47.101
33. Darin Eli Edwards, Suzuki, 1:47.541
34. Chris Siebenhaar, Honda, 1:47.775
35. Richard Ford, Yamaha, 1:48.444
36. Matthew Weathers, Honda, 1:48.820
37. Craig Mclean, Honda, 1:49.273
38. Jeremy Haiduk, Yamaha, 1:49.960
39. Darren Murrey, Yamaha, 1:50.339
40. Shawn Herrera, Yamaha, 1:54.196
41. Eric Pinson, Triumph, 1:54.302
42. Charlie Hewitt, Triumph, 1:54.674

Porto Tops First 250cc Practice In Spain

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Porto Tops First 250cc Practice In Spain

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Friday Morning 250cc Practice Times From Jerez:

1. Sebastian PORTO, Aprilia, 1:43.735
2. Randy DE PUNIET, Aprilia, 1:44.149
3. Roberto ROLFO, Honda, 1:45.293
4. Manuel POGGIALI, Aprilia, 1:45.327
5. Toni ELIAS, Honda, 1:45.471
6. Fonsi NIETO, Aprilia, 1:45.538
7. Daniel PEDROSA, Honda, 1:45.759
8. Hiroshi AOYAMA, Honda, 1:45.877
9. Sylvain GUINTOLI, Aprilia, 1:46.107
10. Alex DEBON, Honda, 1:46.317
11. Franco BATTAINI, Aprilia, 1:46.366
12. Alex DE ANGELIS, Aprilia, 1:46.442
13. Joan OLIVE, Aprilia, 1:46.716
14. Alex BALDOLINI, Aprilia, 1:46.928
15. Jakub SMRZ, Honda, 1:47.158
16. Chaz DAVIES, Aprilia, 1:47.322
17. Dirk HEIDOLF, Aprilia, 1:47.354
18. Hector FAUBEL, Aprilia, 1:47.362
19. Anthony WEST, Aprilia, 1:47.484
20. Christian GEMMEL, Honda, 1:47.540

Duhamel Number One In Friday Afternoon AMA FX Practice At Infineon

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Duhamel Number One In Friday Afternoon AMA FX Practice At Infineon

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Provisional Friday Afternoon AMA Formula Xtreme Practice Times;

1. Miguel Duhamel, Honda CBR600RR, 1:39.227
2. Jake Zemke, Honda CBR600RR, 1:39.425
3. Alex Gobert, Honda CBR600RR, 1:40.767
4. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:40.805
5. Larry Pegram, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:41.752
6. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:42.079
7. Jake Holden, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:42.402
8. Steve Crevier, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:42.499
9. Mike Ciccotto, Buell XB9R, 1:42.678
10. Michael Leon, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:42.832
11. Michael Barnes, Buell XB9R, 1:42.975
12. Jeff Williams, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:43.003
13. Andrew Nelson, Honda CBR600RR, 1:43.104
14. Corey Eaton, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:43.530
15. Danny Eslick, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:44.582
16. Brien Whitlock, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:44.628
17. Heath Small, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:45.678
18. Mickey Lane, Honda CBR600RR, 1:45.848
19. Garth Dillon, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:46.005
20. Nathan Hester, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:46.239
21. Perry Melneciuc, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:46.604
22. Tom Montano, Honda CBR600RR, 1:46.730
23. Brian Bartlow, Honda CBR600RR, 1:46.767
24. Chad Rolland, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:47.403
25. Jay Tanner, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:47.438
26. Mike Krynock, Ducati 748R, 1:48.770
27. Tim Knutson, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:49.270
28. Ed Sorbo, Kawasaki ZX-6RR, 1:49.745
29. Riben Munoz, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:49.864
30. Reno Karimian, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:50.036
31. Kenan Rappuchi, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:50.280

Mladin Sets The Pace In First AMA Superbike Practice At Infineon Raceway

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Mladin Sets The Pace In First AMA Superbike Practice At Infineon Raceway

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Provisional Friday Morning AMA Superbike Practice Times:

1. Mat Mladin, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:38.029
2. Jake Zemke, Honda CBR1000RR, 1:38.173
3. Aaron Yates, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:38.514
4. Miguel Duhamel, Honda CBR1000RR, 1:38.598
5. Ben Bostrom, Honda CBR1000RR, 1:39.851
6. Josh Hayes, Kawasaki ZX-10R, 1:39.915
7. Eric Bostrom, Ducati 999F04, 1:40.771
8. Steve Crevier, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:41.820
9. Chris Caylor, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:41.832
10. Larry Pegram, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:41.954
11. Eric Wood, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:42.008
12. Geoff May, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:42.058
13. Dave Stanton, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:42.167
14. Lee Acree, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:42.258
15. John Haner, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:42.310
16. Ken Hill, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:42.524
17. Shawn Higbee, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:42.524
18. Clint McBain, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:42.598
19. Jeff Williams, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:43.139
20. Robert Christman, Suzuki, 1:43.401
21. Jeremy Toye, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:43.449
22. Brien Whitlock, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:43.519
23. Mark Foster, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:43.591
24. Craig Connell, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:43.629
25. Rob Mesa, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:43.727
26. Andrew Nelson, Honda CBR1000RR, 1:43.772
27. James Randolph, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:44.020
28. Chris Siglin, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:44.090
29. Jason Curtis, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:44.248
30. Garry Combs, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:44.287
31. Jack Pfeifer, Honda CBR1000RR, 1:44.309
32. David Bell, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:44.613
33. Tom Montano, Ducati 998S, 1:44.921
34. Cory West, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:45.608
35. Dean Mizdal, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:45.674
36. J.J. Roetlin, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:45.913
37. Kim Nakashima, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:46.029
38. John Wilson, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:46.373
39. James King, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:46.670
40. Jeremiah Johnson, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:46.711
41. Kevin Hanson, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:47.251
42. Kenyon Kluge, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:49.369

Updated Post: Duhamel On AMA Formula Xtreme Pole With New Lap Record At Infineon

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Updated Post: Duhamel On AMA Formula Xtreme Pole With New Lap Record At Infineon

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American Honda’s Miguel Duhamel took pole position for the AMA Formula Xtreme event during qualifying Friday at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California. Duhamel turned a time of 1:38.132 on his Dunlop-shod factory CBR600RR, a new lap record for the revised, 11-turn, 2.2-mile road course.

“I messed up the last three corners,” Duhamel told reporters. “When I came by start/finish and saw a 1:38.1, I was happy. It’s a testament to the team. It’s (Honda CBR600RR) an awesome bike.”

No Limit Suzuki’s Jason Pridmore did not record a qualifying time after encountering mechanical problems with his GSX-R600.

Provisional AMA Formula Xtreme Qualifying Results:

1. Miguel Duhamel, Honda CBR600RR, 1:38.133
2. Jake Zemke, Honda CBR600RR, 1:38.625
3. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:39.531
4. Alex Gobert, Honda CBR600RR, 1:40.085
5. Larry Pegram, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:40.938
6. Steve Crevier, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:41.110
7. Jake Holden, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:41.379
8. Michael Barnes, Buell XB9R, 1:42.193
9. Heath Small, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:42.347
10. Mike Ciccotto, Buell XB9R, 1:42.377
11. Andrew Nelson, Honda CBR600RR, 1:42.464
12. Corey Eaton, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:42.894
13. Jeff Williams, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:43.064
14. Brien Whitlock, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:43.515
15. Danny Eslick, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:43.627
16. Tom Montano, Honda CBR600RR, 1:44.231
17. Nathan Hester, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:44.434
18. Garth Dillon, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:44.748
19. Mickey Lane, Honda CBR600RR, 1:45.867
20. Jay Tanner, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:45.967
21. Michael Leon, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:46.080
22. Perry Melneciuc, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:46.274
23. Brian Bartlow, Honda CBR600RR, 1:46.902
24. Ed Sorbo, Kawasaki ZX-6RR, 1:47.271
25. Chad Rolland, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:47.390
26. Mike Krynock, Ducati 748R, 1:47.566
27. Kenan Rappuchi, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:47.993
28. Bob Siebenhaar, Honda CBR600RR, 1:48.563
29. Tim Knutson, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:49.064
30. Reno Karimian, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:49.248
31. Ruben Munoz, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:49.854

DNQ. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki GSX-R600, no time

More, from a press release issued by Valvoline EMGO Suzuki:

HASKOVEC THIRD IN QUALIFYING AT INFINEON RACEWAY

Team Valvoline EMGO Suzuki was back in action today, taking to the 2.2-mile, 12-turn Infineon Raceway near Sonoma, CA for the third round on the 2004 AMA roadracing calendar.

The charismatic Vincent Haskovec led the charge on Friday, guiding his Michelin slick-shod Suzuki GSX-R600 to a front row Formula Xtreme starting position. The Czech Republic born rider now living in California set a fast time of 1:39.531 to claim the third spot on the grid for Sunday’s 17-lap final.

“I want to thank my team and Michelin. They really put in a lot of effort to try to give me everything I was asking for,” Haskovec said afterwards. “It’s our brand new bike and we didn’t have so much data for Sears, so I’m really exited about our times today. I’m sure we can go even faster yet this weekend.”

Haskovec was also inspired by the circuit that reminds him of his riding roots. “Coming from riding on the street, in the canyons, this place really suits my style. The first time I was here I fell in love with it. I thought it was an unbelievable track. It was also really difficult to get a good rhythm, and I crashed many times at this place, but over the years this track has come to feel like home.”

Haskovec put forth a strong showing in the day’s Superstock practice sessions as well, setting the 10th best time (1:41.314) aboard his 750cc GSX-R while competing against a deep field of 1000s.

His teammate, Steve Rapp, wasn’t far behind in twelfth on the day (1:41.527). The two could be well poised to surprise during the race this weekend thanks to their strategy to take advantage of the smaller bike’s nimble and more tire-friendly characteristics at the undulating Northern California circuit.

Rapp broke into the top ten aboard his GSX-R600 Supersport machine; the Californian was tenth best in the combined free practice order with a fast lap of 1:41.545.

Young Canadian Chris Peris had a solid start to his weekend as well, posting a 1:42.569 in the second Supersport practice, good enough for 13th best overall on Friday.

Saturday will see the team qualify their Superstock and Supersport-spec GSX-Rs, with a full day of racing set for Sunday.

Barbera Quickest In Friday Morning 125cc GP Practice At Jerez

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Barbera Quickest In Friday Morning 125cc GP Practice At Jerez

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Friday Morning 125cc GP PRactice Times:

1. Hector BARBERA, Aprilia, 1:48.897
2. Andrea DOVIZIOSO, Honda, 1:48.949
3. Roberto LOCATELLI, Aprilia, 1:48.955
4. Alvaro BAUTISTA, Aprilia, 1:49.157
5. Casey STONER, KTM, 1:49.225
6. Mirko GIANSANTI, Aprilia, 1:49.638
7. Steve JENKNER, Aprilia, 1:49.755
8. Jorge LORENZO, Derbi, 1:49.795
9. Gabor TALMACSI, Malaguti, 1:49.798
10. Youichi UI, Aprilia, 1:49.915
11. Manuel HERNANDEZ, Aprilia, 1:49.935
12. Mattia PASINI, Aprilia, 1:49.949
13. Marco SIMONCELLI, Aprilia, 1:50.159
14. Sergio GADEA, Aprilia, 1:50.202
15. Pablo NIETO, Aprilia, 1:50.245

Provisional 125cc GP Pole At Jerez Goes To Simoncelli

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Friday 125cc Grand Prix Qualifying Results From Jerez:

1. Marco SIMONCELLI, Aprilia, 1:48.106
2. Alvaro BAUTISTA, Aprilia, 1:48.245
3. Casey STONER, KTM, 1:48.302
4. Pablo NIETO, Aprilia, 1:48.363
5. Andrea DOVIZIOSO, Honda, 1:48.392
6. Roberto LOCATELLI, Aprilia, 1:48.410
7. Youichi UI, Aprilia, 1:48.485
8. Mika KALLIO, KTM, 1:48.600
9. Gabor TALMACSI, Malaguti, 1:48.653
10. Mirko GIANSANTI, Aprilia, 1:48.883
11. Steve JENKNER, Aprilia, 1:49.177
12. Hector BARBERA, Aprilia, 1:49.184
13. Gino BORSOI, Aprilia, 1:49.326
14. Jorge LORENZO, Derbi, 1:49.404
15. Mike DI MEGLIO, Aprilia, 1:49.423

Updated Post: Zemke, Duhamel, Haskovec Quickest In First AMA Formula Xtreme Practice At Infineon Raceway

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Provisional Friday Morning AMA Formula Xtreme Practice Times:

1. Jake Zemke, Honda CBR600RR, 1:40.461
2. Miguel Duhamel, Honda CBR600RR, 1:40.953
3. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:41.336
4. Alex Gobert, Honda CBR600RR, 1:41.773
5. Jake Holden, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:42.250
6. Mike Ciccotto, Buell XB9R, 1:43.042
7. Michael Barnes, Buell XB9R, 1:43.232
8. Larry Pegram, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:43.560
9. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:43.774
10. Steve Crevier, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:44.309
11. Corey Eaton, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:44.528
12. Danny Eslick, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:44.709
13. Tom Montano, Honda CBR600RR, 1:44.875
14. Jeff Williams, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:45.041
15. Andrew Nelson, Honda CBR600RR, 1:45.442
16. Garth Dillon, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:46.298
17. Brien Whitlock, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:46.580
18. Heath Small, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:47.446
19. Michael Leon, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:47.852
20. Perry Melneciuc, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:47.886
21. Nathan Hester, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:48.445
22. Bob Siebenhaar, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:49.392
23. Jay Tanner, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:49.624
24. Brian Bartlow, Honda CBR600RR, 1:49.651
25. Mickey Lane, Honda CBR600RR, 1:50.125
26. Tim Knutson, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:50.151
27. Ed Sorbo, Kawasaki ZX-6RR, 1:50.466
28. Reno Karimian, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:51.638
29. Kenan Rappuchi, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:52.756
30. Ruben Munoz, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:55.623

News & Notes From AMA Practice At Infineon Raceway


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No Limit Suzuki’s Jason Pridmore will not race in the AMA Superstock class and will instead concentrate on his Formula Xtreme effort this weekend at Infineon Raceway due to injury.

“The GSX-R1000 is too aggressive for him right now at this track,” said Crew Chief Jeremy Daniel. “It has too much power and too much torque, so Jason will sit out Superstock and concentrate on the Formula Xtreme bike and getting healthy for the next rounds.”

Pridmore suffered a separated shoulder and broken foot in a crash during testing at the Streets of Willow Springs April 10. He had the shoulder surgically repaired the following day by Dr. Arthur Ting.

Another member of the walking wounded at Infineon is Hooters Suzuki’s Eric Wood, who is riding with a broken right hand.

“I broke it two weeks ago riding my dirt bike at our local motocross track in Middleboro (Massachusetts),” Wood said Thursday during promoter practice. “The guy in front of me kicked up a rock and it hit me right in the hand. I got it X-rayed the next day, and my middle finger of my right hand was broken clean through.

“My biggest problem is when I hit bumps it pulls my finger and separates the bone. Hitting bumps while on the throttle is the worst thing. I considered getting the bone plated, but I can’t because the break is too close to his knuckle. We’ll figure something out.”

Complicating matters further, Wood has never ridden at Infineon Raceway before.

As it did for the California Speedway round of the series, Team Valvoline EMGO Suzuki only brought GSX-R750s, and not GSX-R1000s, to race in AMA Superstock at Infineon Raceway.

After testing with it at Barber Motorsports Park, Yoshimura Suzuki has brought a GSX-R750 Superstock for Ben Spies to ride at Infineon Raceway.

“The way the bike handles, similar to a 600, should be an advantage at certain courses,” said Yoshimura Suzuki Team Manager Don Sakakura. “We’re just putting a few laps on it to see how it feels at this track. I don’t think we’ll race it here this weekend.”

The start of Friday’s practice schedule was delayed approximately 15 minutes due to a large fluid spill from one of the track safety vehicles at Infineon Raceway.

AMA timing and scoring, however, has been up and running flawlessly throughout Friday morning practice.

Hacking Still Quickest In AMA Superstock Practice In California

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Provisional Friday Afternoon AMA Superstock Practice Times:

1. Jamie Hacking, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:38.415
2. Jason DiSalvo, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:38.449
3. Ben Spies, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:38.715
4. Aaron Gobert, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:39.033
5. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki ZX-10R, 1:39.414
6. Alex Gobert, Honda CBR1000RR, 1:39.890
7. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:40.080
8. Roger Lee Hayden, Kawasaki ZX-10R, 1:40.545
9. Josh Hayes, Kawasaki ZX-10R, 1:40.720
10. Jake Holden, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:41.438
11. Steve Rapp, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:41.527
12. Chris Caylor, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:41.771
13. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:41.968
14. Shawn Higbee, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:41.983
15. Eric Wood, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:42.220
16. Corey Eaton, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:42.649
17. John Haner, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:42.791
18. David White, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:43.081
19. Lee Acree, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:43.598
20. Jeremy Toye, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:43.637
21. Brian Parriott, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:43.978
22. Garry Combs, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:44.857
23. Jason Curtis, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:45.542
24. Lash Mullen, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:46.371
25. John Wilson, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:46.403
26. J.J. Roetlin, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:46.643
27. Jeremiah Johnson, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:46.655
28. Montez Stewart, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:47.085
29. David Guy, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:47.106
30. James King, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:47.520
31. Paul Timman, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:47.979
32. Raul Padilla, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:48.219
33. Mark Simon, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:48.315
34. Peter Doyle, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:48.326
35. Ruben Munoz, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:51.373
36. Tony Cook, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:53.708
37. Norbert Katona, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:53.872
38. Rocky Caceres, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:56.061

Spies Leads Friday Morning AMA Supersport Practice At Infineon Raceway

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Provisional Friday Morning AMA Supersport Practice Times:

1. Ben Spies, Suzuki, 1:39.492
2. Jamie Hacking, Yamaha, 1:39.791
3. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki, 1:40.218
4. Jason DiSalvo, Yamaha, 1:40.448
5. Aaron Gobert, Yamaha, 1:40.608
6. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha, 1:40.772
7. Aaron Yates, Suzuki, 1:40.779
8. Steve Rapp, Suzuki, 1:41.545
9. Michael Barnes, Yamaha, 1:41.808
10. Roger Lee Hayden, Kawasaki, 1:41.814
11. Ben Attard, Suzuki, 1:42.690
12. Chris Peris, Suzuki, 1:43.445
13. Heath Small, Yamaha, 1:43.523
14. Craig Connell, Suzuki, 1:43.549
15. Darren Luck, 1:44.043
16. Chris Siglin, Yamaha, 1:44.093
17. Danny Eslick, Suzuki, 1:44.150
18. Scott Jensen, Honda, 1:44.198
19. Clint McBain, Suzuki, 1:44.346
20. Lee Acree, Suzuki, 1:44.377
21. Jason Perez, Yamaha, 1:44.526
22. Grant Riggs, Yamaha, 1:44.896
23. Giovanni Rojas, Yamaha, 1:45.074
24. Andy Carman, Yamaha, 1:45.356
25. Tony Meiring, Kawasaki, 1:45.660
26. Scott Jackson, Suzuki, 1:45.760
27. Michael Earnest, Yamaha, 1:45.838
28. Pedro Valiente, Yamaha, 1:46.064
29. John-O Bowman, Yamaha, 1:46.098
30. Brad Hendry, Yamaha, 1:46.409
31. Doug Venezia, Yamaha, 1:46.687
32. Montez Stewart, Yamaha, 1:47.101
33. Darin Eli Edwards, Suzuki, 1:47.541
34. Chris Siebenhaar, Honda, 1:47.775
35. Richard Ford, Yamaha, 1:48.444
36. Matthew Weathers, Honda, 1:48.820
37. Craig Mclean, Honda, 1:49.273
38. Jeremy Haiduk, Yamaha, 1:49.960
39. Darren Murrey, Yamaha, 1:50.339
40. Shawn Herrera, Yamaha, 1:54.196
41. Eric Pinson, Triumph, 1:54.302
42. Charlie Hewitt, Triumph, 1:54.674

Porto Tops First 250cc Practice In Spain

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Friday Morning 250cc Practice Times From Jerez:

1. Sebastian PORTO, Aprilia, 1:43.735
2. Randy DE PUNIET, Aprilia, 1:44.149
3. Roberto ROLFO, Honda, 1:45.293
4. Manuel POGGIALI, Aprilia, 1:45.327
5. Toni ELIAS, Honda, 1:45.471
6. Fonsi NIETO, Aprilia, 1:45.538
7. Daniel PEDROSA, Honda, 1:45.759
8. Hiroshi AOYAMA, Honda, 1:45.877
9. Sylvain GUINTOLI, Aprilia, 1:46.107
10. Alex DEBON, Honda, 1:46.317
11. Franco BATTAINI, Aprilia, 1:46.366
12. Alex DE ANGELIS, Aprilia, 1:46.442
13. Joan OLIVE, Aprilia, 1:46.716
14. Alex BALDOLINI, Aprilia, 1:46.928
15. Jakub SMRZ, Honda, 1:47.158
16. Chaz DAVIES, Aprilia, 1:47.322
17. Dirk HEIDOLF, Aprilia, 1:47.354
18. Hector FAUBEL, Aprilia, 1:47.362
19. Anthony WEST, Aprilia, 1:47.484
20. Christian GEMMEL, Honda, 1:47.540

Duhamel Number One In Friday Afternoon AMA FX Practice At Infineon

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Provisional Friday Afternoon AMA Formula Xtreme Practice Times;

1. Miguel Duhamel, Honda CBR600RR, 1:39.227
2. Jake Zemke, Honda CBR600RR, 1:39.425
3. Alex Gobert, Honda CBR600RR, 1:40.767
4. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:40.805
5. Larry Pegram, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:41.752
6. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:42.079
7. Jake Holden, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:42.402
8. Steve Crevier, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:42.499
9. Mike Ciccotto, Buell XB9R, 1:42.678
10. Michael Leon, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:42.832
11. Michael Barnes, Buell XB9R, 1:42.975
12. Jeff Williams, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:43.003
13. Andrew Nelson, Honda CBR600RR, 1:43.104
14. Corey Eaton, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:43.530
15. Danny Eslick, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:44.582
16. Brien Whitlock, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:44.628
17. Heath Small, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:45.678
18. Mickey Lane, Honda CBR600RR, 1:45.848
19. Garth Dillon, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:46.005
20. Nathan Hester, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:46.239
21. Perry Melneciuc, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:46.604
22. Tom Montano, Honda CBR600RR, 1:46.730
23. Brian Bartlow, Honda CBR600RR, 1:46.767
24. Chad Rolland, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:47.403
25. Jay Tanner, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:47.438
26. Mike Krynock, Ducati 748R, 1:48.770
27. Tim Knutson, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:49.270
28. Ed Sorbo, Kawasaki ZX-6RR, 1:49.745
29. Riben Munoz, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:49.864
30. Reno Karimian, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:50.036
31. Kenan Rappuchi, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:50.280

Mladin Sets The Pace In First AMA Superbike Practice At Infineon Raceway

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Provisional Friday Morning AMA Superbike Practice Times:

1. Mat Mladin, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:38.029
2. Jake Zemke, Honda CBR1000RR, 1:38.173
3. Aaron Yates, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:38.514
4. Miguel Duhamel, Honda CBR1000RR, 1:38.598
5. Ben Bostrom, Honda CBR1000RR, 1:39.851
6. Josh Hayes, Kawasaki ZX-10R, 1:39.915
7. Eric Bostrom, Ducati 999F04, 1:40.771
8. Steve Crevier, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:41.820
9. Chris Caylor, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:41.832
10. Larry Pegram, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:41.954
11. Eric Wood, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:42.008
12. Geoff May, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:42.058
13. Dave Stanton, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:42.167
14. Lee Acree, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:42.258
15. John Haner, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:42.310
16. Ken Hill, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:42.524
17. Shawn Higbee, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:42.524
18. Clint McBain, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:42.598
19. Jeff Williams, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:43.139
20. Robert Christman, Suzuki, 1:43.401
21. Jeremy Toye, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:43.449
22. Brien Whitlock, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:43.519
23. Mark Foster, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:43.591
24. Craig Connell, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:43.629
25. Rob Mesa, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:43.727
26. Andrew Nelson, Honda CBR1000RR, 1:43.772
27. James Randolph, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:44.020
28. Chris Siglin, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:44.090
29. Jason Curtis, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:44.248
30. Garry Combs, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:44.287
31. Jack Pfeifer, Honda CBR1000RR, 1:44.309
32. David Bell, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:44.613
33. Tom Montano, Ducati 998S, 1:44.921
34. Cory West, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:45.608
35. Dean Mizdal, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:45.674
36. J.J. Roetlin, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:45.913
37. Kim Nakashima, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:46.029
38. John Wilson, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:46.373
39. James King, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:46.670
40. Jeremiah Johnson, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:46.711
41. Kevin Hanson, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:47.251
42. Kenyon Kluge, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:49.369

Updated Post: Duhamel On AMA Formula Xtreme Pole With New Lap Record At Infineon

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American Honda’s Miguel Duhamel took pole position for the AMA Formula Xtreme event during qualifying Friday at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California. Duhamel turned a time of 1:38.132 on his Dunlop-shod factory CBR600RR, a new lap record for the revised, 11-turn, 2.2-mile road course.

“I messed up the last three corners,” Duhamel told reporters. “When I came by start/finish and saw a 1:38.1, I was happy. It’s a testament to the team. It’s (Honda CBR600RR) an awesome bike.”

No Limit Suzuki’s Jason Pridmore did not record a qualifying time after encountering mechanical problems with his GSX-R600.

Provisional AMA Formula Xtreme Qualifying Results:

1. Miguel Duhamel, Honda CBR600RR, 1:38.133
2. Jake Zemke, Honda CBR600RR, 1:38.625
3. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:39.531
4. Alex Gobert, Honda CBR600RR, 1:40.085
5. Larry Pegram, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:40.938
6. Steve Crevier, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:41.110
7. Jake Holden, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:41.379
8. Michael Barnes, Buell XB9R, 1:42.193
9. Heath Small, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:42.347
10. Mike Ciccotto, Buell XB9R, 1:42.377
11. Andrew Nelson, Honda CBR600RR, 1:42.464
12. Corey Eaton, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:42.894
13. Jeff Williams, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:43.064
14. Brien Whitlock, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:43.515
15. Danny Eslick, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:43.627
16. Tom Montano, Honda CBR600RR, 1:44.231
17. Nathan Hester, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:44.434
18. Garth Dillon, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:44.748
19. Mickey Lane, Honda CBR600RR, 1:45.867
20. Jay Tanner, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:45.967
21. Michael Leon, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:46.080
22. Perry Melneciuc, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:46.274
23. Brian Bartlow, Honda CBR600RR, 1:46.902
24. Ed Sorbo, Kawasaki ZX-6RR, 1:47.271
25. Chad Rolland, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:47.390
26. Mike Krynock, Ducati 748R, 1:47.566
27. Kenan Rappuchi, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:47.993
28. Bob Siebenhaar, Honda CBR600RR, 1:48.563
29. Tim Knutson, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:49.064
30. Reno Karimian, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:49.248
31. Ruben Munoz, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:49.854

DNQ. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki GSX-R600, no time

More, from a press release issued by Valvoline EMGO Suzuki:

HASKOVEC THIRD IN QUALIFYING AT INFINEON RACEWAY

Team Valvoline EMGO Suzuki was back in action today, taking to the 2.2-mile, 12-turn Infineon Raceway near Sonoma, CA for the third round on the 2004 AMA roadracing calendar.

The charismatic Vincent Haskovec led the charge on Friday, guiding his Michelin slick-shod Suzuki GSX-R600 to a front row Formula Xtreme starting position. The Czech Republic born rider now living in California set a fast time of 1:39.531 to claim the third spot on the grid for Sunday’s 17-lap final.

“I want to thank my team and Michelin. They really put in a lot of effort to try to give me everything I was asking for,” Haskovec said afterwards. “It’s our brand new bike and we didn’t have so much data for Sears, so I’m really exited about our times today. I’m sure we can go even faster yet this weekend.”

Haskovec was also inspired by the circuit that reminds him of his riding roots. “Coming from riding on the street, in the canyons, this place really suits my style. The first time I was here I fell in love with it. I thought it was an unbelievable track. It was also really difficult to get a good rhythm, and I crashed many times at this place, but over the years this track has come to feel like home.”

Haskovec put forth a strong showing in the day’s Superstock practice sessions as well, setting the 10th best time (1:41.314) aboard his 750cc GSX-R while competing against a deep field of 1000s.

His teammate, Steve Rapp, wasn’t far behind in twelfth on the day (1:41.527). The two could be well poised to surprise during the race this weekend thanks to their strategy to take advantage of the smaller bike’s nimble and more tire-friendly characteristics at the undulating Northern California circuit.

Rapp broke into the top ten aboard his GSX-R600 Supersport machine; the Californian was tenth best in the combined free practice order with a fast lap of 1:41.545.

Young Canadian Chris Peris had a solid start to his weekend as well, posting a 1:42.569 in the second Supersport practice, good enough for 13th best overall on Friday.

Saturday will see the team qualify their Superstock and Supersport-spec GSX-Rs, with a full day of racing set for Sunday.

Barbera Quickest In Friday Morning 125cc GP Practice At Jerez

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Friday Morning 125cc GP PRactice Times:

1. Hector BARBERA, Aprilia, 1:48.897
2. Andrea DOVIZIOSO, Honda, 1:48.949
3. Roberto LOCATELLI, Aprilia, 1:48.955
4. Alvaro BAUTISTA, Aprilia, 1:49.157
5. Casey STONER, KTM, 1:49.225
6. Mirko GIANSANTI, Aprilia, 1:49.638
7. Steve JENKNER, Aprilia, 1:49.755
8. Jorge LORENZO, Derbi, 1:49.795
9. Gabor TALMACSI, Malaguti, 1:49.798
10. Youichi UI, Aprilia, 1:49.915
11. Manuel HERNANDEZ, Aprilia, 1:49.935
12. Mattia PASINI, Aprilia, 1:49.949
13. Marco SIMONCELLI, Aprilia, 1:50.159
14. Sergio GADEA, Aprilia, 1:50.202
15. Pablo NIETO, Aprilia, 1:50.245

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