Views of the 2004 Yamaha YZF-R1, YZF-R6 and FZ6, from press materials distributed by Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.:
2004 YZF-R1
2004 YZF-R1
2004 YZF-R6
2004 YZF-R6
2004 FZ6
2004 FZ6
2004 YZF-R1
2004 YZF-R1
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Three 2004 Yamahas
Randolph Beat Tigert Last Weekend In AFM Buttonwillow Action
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Randolph back on top in Formula Pacific
By Mike Solis
James Randolph returned to the top step of the Mach 1 Motorsports Formula Pacific podium during the AFM event at Buttonwillow on Sunday.
Randolph held the lead early in the race before giving up the position to Jeff Tigert, who set a new lap record of 1:47.6 on his GSX-R1000 in his charge to the front. But Tigert made a mistake late in the race, running wide in the final turn to allow Randolph on the Lion Racing GSX-R1000 to retake the lead. Randolph went on to take the win, with Tigert second and Rob Mesa third.
Tigert came back to beat Randolph in the Open Superbike race.
An entertaining battle took place in the 650cc Twins event, where Tigert returned to his road racing roots on an SV650 borrowed from the Twin Works Factory racing team. Gridded alongside Tigert in the fourth row was CCS Number 1 plateholder Brian Long, who also had several Championships to his credit on his Spears Racing SV650. Despite his grid position, Long shot into second position by Turn 1, taking the lead from the Twin Works Factory SV650 of Kurt Spencer in Turn 2. Tigert cautiously worked his way forward, setting a new class lap record of 1:54.5 during his charge to the front. Tigert took the lead from Long in Lost Hills and went on to take the win, with Long second and Spencer third.
CCS Number 2 plateholder Corey Sarros took the win in 750cc Superbike, gaining credibility among AFMers for the speed of the developing CCS Pacific Region.
Michael Earnest took the 600cc Superbike win on his Mach 1 Motorsports YZF-R6 early in the day, beating Yamaha riders Jason Perez and Chris Siglin in an event littered by red flags. Later in the day, Perez struck back by winning the 600cc Production event, with Earnest finished second and Siglin third.
Siglin, a participant in the Team Hammer Talent Search, won the Formula 1 race in his first weekend racing a borrowed GSX-R750, preparing for the upcoming Suzuki World Cup qualifying race at Barber Motorsports Park. Siglin also finished second to Sarros in 750cc Superbike. It was also his first weekend on Michelin tires.
AFM Roadracing, Round 6 @ Buttonwillow Raceway
Results, Top 6 per Class
Werkstatt 600cc Superbike
1. Michael Earnest (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Jason Perez (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Chris Siglin (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Andy Carman (Hon CBR600RR)
5. Grant Riggs (Suz GSX-R600)
6. Robert Campbell (Kaw ZX-6RR)
Strictly Sport 750cc Superbike
1. Corey Sarros (Suz GSX-R750)
2. Chris Siglin (Suz GSX-R750)
3. Jeremiah Johnson (Suz GSX-R750)
4. Scott Wilson (Suz GSX-R750)
5. David White (Suz GSX-R750)
6. Jon Bawden (Suz 1000)
Open Production
1. Jose Quintanar (Yam YZF-R1)
2. Bryan Londo (Suz GSX-R1000)
3. John Turmell (Suz GSX-R1000)
4. David Robinson (Suz GSX-R1000)
5. Peter Doyle (Suz GSX-R1000)
6. Mike Mullin (Suz GSX-R1000)
Formula 40
1. David White (Suz GSX-R750)
2. Robert Campbell (Hon CBR600)
3. Gary Jaehne (Kaw ZX-6R 636)
4. Rich Thorwaldson (Hon CBR929RR)
5. Jimm Groshong (Hon CBR929RR)
6. Steve Engelbrecht (Suz GSX-R750)
Super Dinosaur
1. David Crussel (Kaw 750)
2. Ed Haazer (Kaw 1000)
Open Grand Prix
1. Robert Mesa (Suz GSX-R1000)
2. Garry Combs (Suz GSX-R1000)
3. David Kunzelman (Suz GSX-R1000)
4. Kim Nakashima (Suz GSX-R1000)
5. James J. King (Suz GSX-R1000)
6. Mark Smith (Suz GSX-R1000)
650 Twins
1. Jeff Tigert (Suz SV650)
2. Brian Long (Suz SV650)
3. Kurt Spencer (Suz SV650)
4. Kevin Crowther (Suz SV650)
5. Lynn Werth (Suz SV650)
6. Jared Doumani (Suz SV650)
Formula II
1. Jeffrey Beck (Hon RS250)
2. Dante D’Ambruoso (Yam TZ250)
3. Michael Aron (Yam TZ250)
4. Phil Snowden (Hon RS250)
5. Kelly Winkelbauer (Yam TZ250)
6. Phillip Torres (Yam TZ250)
Max Moto Open Twins
1. Jon Bawden (Suz 1000)
2. Alex Florea (Hon 1000)
3. David Bell (Apr 1000)
4. Shawn Reilly (Bue 1200)
5. Bud Anderson (Hon 1000)
6. Kurt Spencer (Suz 1000)
MotoJava 450 Superbike
1. Ross Wells (Yam FZR400)
2. Michael Lohmeyer (Hon 400)
3. Richard Moore (Yam FZR400)
4. Phil Douglas (Hon 400)
5. Dave Norgard (Yam FZR400)
6. Eddie Lee (Hon 400)
Aftershocks Suspension 250cc Production
1. Jay Kinberger (Kaw 250)
2. Chris McGrail (Hon 250)
3. Steve Chan (Kaw 250)
4. Vlastimil Kotyza (Kaw 250)
5. John Prelock (Kaw 250)
6. Jayce Bell (Kaw 250)
Mach 1 Motorsports Formula Pacific
1. James Randolph (Suz GSX-R1000)
2. Jeff Tigert (Suz GSX-R1000)
3. Robert Mesa (Suz GSX-R1000)
4. David Kunzelman (Suz GSX-R1000)
5. Garry Combs (Suz GSX-R1000)
6. Kim Nakashima (Suz GSX-R1000)
Pinky’s Pizza Formula 3
1. Carlos Neves (Hon RS125)
2. Michael Jarrard (Hon RS125)
3. Mark Goodrich (Hon RS125)
4. Mark Amable (Hon RS125)
5. James Smith (Hon RS125)
6. Mark Hill (Hon RS125)
Zoom Zoom Track Days Formula Singles
1. Richard Capps (Spo 600)
2. Gerry Piazza (Yam 600)
3. Greg Creech (KTM 620)
4. Steven Sommer (Hus 600)
500cc Twins
1. Peter Rooney (Kaw EX500)
2. Nicholas Crossom (Kaw EX500)
3. Finnian Murray (Suz GS500)
4. Robert Clifford (Kaw EX500)
Scuderia West 250cc Superbike
1. Tommy Okuhira (Yam TZR250)
2. Shawn Herrera (Apr RS250)
3. Dirk Wertenbruch (Yam TZR250)
4. James Massie (Suz RGV250)
5. Brian Bartlow (Apr RS250)
6. Hamid Otsmane (Yam TZR250)
450cc Production
1. Ross Wells (Yam FZR400)
2. Dave Norgard (Yam FZR400)
3. Evan Harsha (Yam FZR400)
4. Craig Sanders (Yam FZR400)
5. Robert Gardiner (Yam FZR400)
6. Peter Licht (Yam FZR400)
Keigwins@thetrack 600cc Production
1. Jason Perez (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Michael Earnest (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Chris Siglin (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Andy Carman (Hon CBR600RR)
5. Aaron Coulson (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Doug Venezia (Hon CBR600RR)
Zooni Leathers Open Superbike
1. Jeff Tigert (Suz GSX-R1000)
2. James Randolph (Suz GSX-R1000)
3. Robert Mesa (Suz GSX-R1000)
4, David Kunzelman (Suz GSX-R1000)
5. Kim Nakashima (Suz GSX-R1000)
6. Garry Combs (Suz GSX-R1000)
750cc Production
1. Robert Kennedy (Suz GSX-R750)
2. Jeremiah Johnson (Suz GSX-R750)
3. Gary Jaehne (Kaw ZX-6R 636)
4. Don Rudolfs (Suz GSX-R750)
5. Craig Wierman (Suz GSX-R750)
6. Roy Cole (Suz GSX-R750)
Formula 1
1. Chris Siglin (Suz GSX-R750)
2. Scott Wilson (Suz GSX-R750)
3. Steve Engelbrecht (Suz GSX-R750)
4. Scott Winders (Kaw ZX-6R 636)
5. Craig Ayers (Suz GSX-R750)
6. Kurt Spencer (Suz SV650)
Sacramento Mile This Weekend
From a press release issued by Clear Channel Entertainment Motor Sports:
Fort Worth, Texas–Are you ready for Mile Dirt Track Motorcycle Racing? The Legendary Sacramento Mile returns to Cal Expo in Sacramento, California Saturday, September 13th in round seven of the K&N Filters Pro Series.
The 2003 K&N Filters Pro Series sanctioned by Formula USA has held six events to date with six different winners. Winners include Bryan Smith, Davey Durelle, Terry Poovey, Rob Pearson, Kenny Coolbeth and Joe Kopp. All out battles between riders and brands will ensue when the K&N Filters Pro Series takes to the ultra-fast mile dirt track at Cal Expo.
Current Formula USA Dirt Track Champion Terry Poovey is no stranger to Cal Expo who has competed on the fast mile dirt track since 1977. Last year Poovey came into Cal Expo tied with JR Schnabel in points with factory Harley-Davidson rider Rich King only 2-points behind. Poovey took his first ever Sacramento Mile win last year going on to win his second straight Formula USA Dirt Track Championship.
This year Bryan Smith holds the K&N Filters Pro Series point lead over Davey Durelle and Terry Poovey in the Pro Single class. Smith and Poovey are teammates on the 1stracing/Team Honda with the only strategy from Team Owner, Roy Plattel, “may the best man win!”
Two feature events will take place Saturday night. The Pro Single National Championship and the Memphis Shades Twin Challenge. The Memphis Shades Twin Challenge will have riders reaching speeds over 130 miles per hour on 750cc Harley-Davidson racing machines and Suzuki TL 1000’s. This class has traditionally had fans on their feet throughout the entire main event with the win decided by inches at the finish line.
Tickets are still available through cc.com
For further information, please contact 817/332-4822
K&N Filters Pro Series Point Standings (after 6 of 9 events):
1. Bryan Smith Flint, MI, 174 points/1 win
2. Davey Durelle, Fountain, CO, 120/1
3. Terry Poovey, Euless, TX, 118/1
4. Rob Pearson, Chillicothe, IL, 116/1
5. Willie McCoy, Justin, TX, 114
6. Nick Cummings, Mt. Morris, MI, 102
7. Kenny Coolbeth, Warren, CT, 100/1
8. Dan Stanley, Bellingham, WA, 90
9. JR Schnabel, West Bend, WI, 90
10. Jethro Halbert, Campbell, CA, 88
11. Kyle Ragsdale, Shelton, WA, 84
12. Jared Mees, Honeybrook, PA, 80
13. Rich King, Dysart, IA, 76
14. Joe Kopp, Mica, WA, 72/1
15. Logan Myers, Wheeler, MI, 64
16. Greg Teague, Duncanville, TX, 62
17. John Hlebo, Campbell, CA, 46
18. Henry Wiles, Blanchard, MI, 44
19. Scooter Vernon, Olympia, WA, 42
20. Merle Scherb, Decatur, TX, 40
Updated Post: Promoter Says AMA Pro Wouldn’t Sanction Del Mar SuperMoto Race, AMA Pro Says It Couldn’t
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A Clear Channel Entertainment Motor Sports executive said that AMA Pro Racing refused to sanction a Clear Channel Entertainment Motor Sports-promoted SuperMoto race scheduled for Saturday, October 4 at Del Mar, California, turning down a $25,000 sanction fee.
Clear Channel Entertainment Motor Sports Vice President (and former AMA Grand National Champion) Mike Kidd said today that he contacted AMA Pro Racing Vice President Andy Leisner earlier this year and was turned down when he asked AMA Pro to sanction the event.
Roadracingworld.com recently learned that AMA Pro Racing is attempting to run a round of its SuperMoto Series in Columbus, Ohio on October 5.
Two rounds of the inaugural AMA SuperMoto Series have fallen off the schedule: An event in Colorado that was subsequently run without AMA sanction, paid a $20,000 purse and will be televised on Speed later this year; and another event in Atlanta that encountered permit problems. Two of the promised six races in the 2003 AMA Series have been held, and a season finale has been scheduled for Las Vegas, but the remaining three events have not been confirmed or announced.
Kidd said that Clear Channel, which promotes the AMA Supercross Series, had several reasons to seek an AMA sanction for its SuperMoto race at Del Mar. “With Clear Channel’s relationship with KTM–we do that Supercross Junior program with KTM–and the relationship we’ve had with AMA, when we decided to do a SuperMoto race at Del Mar the first place we called was AMA to sanction our event as part of the Red Bull KTM series.
“Andy Leisner is the one I spoke to regarding the SuperMoto event. After I was turned down by Leisner, I called my good friend P.J. (Harvey, Chairman of AMA Pro Racing) and he knew nothing of my request to do an AMA SuperMoto race at Del Mar.
“We’ve had the Del Mar event, this would be our fourth year, and Chris Agajanian had it for about six years prior to that. It is a highly successful Southern California weekend of motorcycle racing and the addition of our SuperMoto race would have benefitted the AMA Red Bull series.
“This event is going to be held in front of the main grandstands at Del Mar, which has all the amenities–not stuck out in a parking lot–with Diamondvision so the spectators can see 80% of the track and what they can’t see they’ll have on Diamondvision.”
The Del Mar race has a $15,000 purse, and will pay $3000 to win.
Returning a phone call requesting comment, AMA Pro Racing’s Leisner said “Mike (Kidd) called me prior to Elkhart Lake saying he wanted to run a Superbikers event at Del Mar and had heard we were looking into running one of our Nationals on the same date, which we had been investigating and in fact are still working on. He asked if there was any way of us changing our date, or if they could do anything to help make this not a conflict. Both he and I spoke several times and looked to see if there was any way we could not have a conflict, and we ended up getting ours moved back a day, so they weren’t on the same date.
“Mike did ask if we wanted to be involved and work with them on his round, and I said that would be great, but impossible because we were going to be off at our event, which is going to happen October 5th. There was never any refusal to do business with them. We actually had really good conversations about both events. No money discussions happened. We’re tied up running our event, he’s tied up running his event and we’ll do whatever we can to make them run together. That was pretty much my conversations with Mike (Kidd). Like I said, we were able to get our date moved one day so we don’t completely conflict with each other.”
This just in, from Mike Kidd, via e-mail:
“Leisner is incorrect. I knew nothing of Columbus when Leisner and I talked about Del Mar.”
Millennium-Kaufman Team Tests At Barber
From a press release issued by KWS:
The Millennium-Kaufman-Suzuki team has just finished testing at barber,in conjunction with a NESBA track day.
Mechanics Shane Martinson and Dustin Cyr along with Brian Livengood were there to help Shawn Higbee get up to speed prior to the race weekend.
Best times (on a hand-held watch) were in the high-1:29 range.
Shawn was impressed with the track layout and can’t wait to race on the circuit. “You really have to ride hard on the front, and passing zones are at a premium. I’m gald we were able to get a day of set-up prior the race weekend. This has been a long, hard year on all of us and I’m looking forward to some time off with Jenny.”
Traxxion Dynamics Owner Splits With Former General Manager
From a press release issued by Traxxion Dynamics:
Traxxion and Thermosman Split; Free Product Update Results
In February of 2003, our General Manager, Mike Fitzgerald left Traxxion Dynamics, Inc. and started an Axxion Center called Thermosman Suspensions, Inc., to provide trackside support to racers in the Southeastern United States. Our goal was a long and profitable alliance.
In very short order, the suspension philosophy of Thermosman Suspensions,Inc. became inconsistent with that which has brought Traxxion Dynamics hundreds of AMA, FUSA, WERA, and CCS National Championships over the last six years. Although no formal date of dissolution exists, it is safe to say that we have had no dealings in the last two months. I have long felt a public release of this sad news would benefit neither company. Our separation saddens me greatly, as I feel our alliance could have contributed greatly to racers in the Southeast.
Many Traxxion Dynamics customers have purchased our products from Thermosman Suspensions, since we were allied through Axxion Centers, Inc. It has come to our attention that some of our Axxion Valve Kits were modified and installed in a manner inconsistent with the configuration in which the products were delivered, and intended to perform. Axxion Centers are not franchises, but rather stand alone businesses, only authorized to install Traxxion Dynamics products. As a result, Traxxion Dynamics, Inc. and Axxion Centers, Inc. can assume no liability for the actions of Thermosman Suspensions, Inc.
However, to remain consistent with the service that has made our company famous, Traxxion Dynamics, Inc. is offering a FREE PRODUCT INSPECTION to any customer who believes they had Traxxion Dynamics Axxion Valves installed by Thermosman Suspensions, Inc. between February 6, 2003 and July 6, 2003.
The Free Product Inspection will include a complete disassembly and inspection of your fork cartridges, to insure the proper build and installation of any Traxxion Dynamics products. Labor, oil, and cleaner will all be included and paid for, as a courtesy to our long standing and loyal customers. We will even pay return ground freight at no cost. This courtesy offer is available until 10/31/03.
Our goal has always been to offer our customers uncompromised suspension performance. We want to make sure they receive the performance they deserve whether they have purchased our products in the past, in the present, or in the future.
Max McAllister
President
Traxxion Dynamics, Inc.
Axxion Centers, Inc.
Motocross Group Targets AMA Board Seats
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A group of motocross promoters irate at AMA Pro Racing is running a slate of three candidates for the three AMA Board of Directors seats up for election this fall.
The seats, representing the northern half of the country, are currently held by lawyer Dal Smilie (North West), retired executive Jeff Smith (North Central) and lawyer Rick Gray (North East).
The promoters are angry at what they see as a lack of responsiveness and an attitude of arrogance on the part of AMA Pro Racing, which is a for-profit subsidiary of the non-profit AMA.
Two years ago, a slate of road racers ran for the AMA Board under the Take Back The AMA slogan, defeating three incumbents representing the southern half of the country by wide margins. That slate also cited a lack of responsiveness and an attitude of arrogance on the part of AMA Pro Racing.
John Ulrich was elected to represent the South West region, Jeff Nash was elected to represent the South Central region and Kevin Schwantz was elected to represent the South East region. Schwantz subsequently moved his primary residence out of his region and back to Texas, and resigned his Board seat. The incumbent he had defeated, Carl Reynolds, was then appointed to the South East seat on the Board; Schwantz retained an appointed seat on the separate AMA Pro Racing Board.
Since the election of Ulrich and Nash, the 12-member main AMA Board has sent several resolutions ordering AMA Pro Racing to improve communications, rider safety and operations, with limited success, but the AMA Board majority has not backed calls for fundamental change in the structure and operations of AMA Pro Racing.
Nash was recently appointed to the eight-man AMA Pro Board, where he has been outvoted.
The dynamics of the AMA Board and the fundamental relationship between the non-profit AMA and for-profit AMA Pro Racing could change dramatically if the motocross slate of candidates is elected this fall.
Stay tuned for developments.
Updated Post: News From Iraq
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More from an Army Captain we know, who is stationed in Iraq and who will remain anonymous:
Hello to everyone from the unemployment capital of the world.
First week of September is down, and no signs of slowing down. This week I was granted another project by our Commanding General.
Next to my building there is an abandoned lot that has become some what of an impromptu dump site. I am going to put in a basketball gymnasium, a soccer stadium, and a playground for kids.
My Colonel is new and has only known me for two months, and is not accustomed to my bigger-is-better philosophy. So when I told him I had a hydraulic catapult ride coming in from Six Flags he almost had a heart attack. All kidding aside, though, I am going to try my darndest to make a miniature Disney.
And the soccer field–I am working on a little surprise there as well. I am working on getting Astroturf flown into Baghdad to make the first artificial soccer field in all of Iraq.
So now I am heading this unemployment beast, and trying to work on the soccer field. Makes the time go by quickly.
A couple of the Captains I live with play guitar also, so we chipped in and bought two guitars. Our first album should be out shortly. Guitar fits nicely somewhere between Arabic lessons, weight-lifting and chow.
This week I also convinced an American contractor that came to Iraq to make buildings for the soldiers to recruit their workers exclusively through me. So that will be several thousand more jobs that will come through this office.
Every morning there are at least 600 people who show up at my gates. It sucks to tell them we don’t have any jobs left for today. Come back tomorrow.
Well, that is it for now. Back to the grind for me.
(Editorial note: As explained in previously published messages from the Captain, projects such as the above designed to pacify the local population and to provide local employment are paid for using money found in caches in Iraq, not American tax dollars.)
Aprilia Announces 2004 Model Pricing
From a press release issued by Aprilia USA:
Aprilia USA is announcing the MSRP of its two newest motorcycle models introduced to the public at the end of August, 2003.
The all-new 2004 Mille R will list for $13,999 representing a $500 (3.7%) increase of the 2003 model. The track-oriented version, the RSV Mille R Factory, will list for $17,899, a $600 (3.5%) increase over the equivalent 2003 model.
Both 2004 model Mille’s feature the latest CAN wiring technology, new frames and swingarms, and the new V 990 Magnesium motor. Of course traditional Aprilia features such as the pneumatic slipper clutch, close-ratio transmission, Brembo brake components, ease of maintenance and stunning Italian design continue to be the foundation of the premier series motorcycles from Noale, Italy.
Anouncements concerning the rest of the 2004 Aprilia line will come after the September 15th International Motorcycle show (EICMA) in Milan, Italy.
Three 2004 Yamahas
Views of the 2004 Yamaha YZF-R1, YZF-R6 and FZ6, from press materials distributed by Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.:
2004 YZF-R1
2004 YZF-R1
2004 YZF-R6
2004 YZF-R6
2004 FZ6
2004 FZ6
2004 YZF-R1
2004 YZF-R1
Randolph Beat Tigert Last Weekend In AFM Buttonwillow Action
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Randolph back on top in Formula Pacific
By Mike Solis
James Randolph returned to the top step of the Mach 1 Motorsports Formula Pacific podium during the AFM event at Buttonwillow on Sunday.
Randolph held the lead early in the race before giving up the position to Jeff Tigert, who set a new lap record of 1:47.6 on his GSX-R1000 in his charge to the front. But Tigert made a mistake late in the race, running wide in the final turn to allow Randolph on the Lion Racing GSX-R1000 to retake the lead. Randolph went on to take the win, with Tigert second and Rob Mesa third.
Tigert came back to beat Randolph in the Open Superbike race.
An entertaining battle took place in the 650cc Twins event, where Tigert returned to his road racing roots on an SV650 borrowed from the Twin Works Factory racing team. Gridded alongside Tigert in the fourth row was CCS Number 1 plateholder Brian Long, who also had several Championships to his credit on his Spears Racing SV650. Despite his grid position, Long shot into second position by Turn 1, taking the lead from the Twin Works Factory SV650 of Kurt Spencer in Turn 2. Tigert cautiously worked his way forward, setting a new class lap record of 1:54.5 during his charge to the front. Tigert took the lead from Long in Lost Hills and went on to take the win, with Long second and Spencer third.
CCS Number 2 plateholder Corey Sarros took the win in 750cc Superbike, gaining credibility among AFMers for the speed of the developing CCS Pacific Region.
Michael Earnest took the 600cc Superbike win on his Mach 1 Motorsports YZF-R6 early in the day, beating Yamaha riders Jason Perez and Chris Siglin in an event littered by red flags. Later in the day, Perez struck back by winning the 600cc Production event, with Earnest finished second and Siglin third.
Siglin, a participant in the Team Hammer Talent Search, won the Formula 1 race in his first weekend racing a borrowed GSX-R750, preparing for the upcoming Suzuki World Cup qualifying race at Barber Motorsports Park. Siglin also finished second to Sarros in 750cc Superbike. It was also his first weekend on Michelin tires.
AFM Roadracing, Round 6 @ Buttonwillow Raceway
Results, Top 6 per Class
Werkstatt 600cc Superbike
1. Michael Earnest (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Jason Perez (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Chris Siglin (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Andy Carman (Hon CBR600RR)
5. Grant Riggs (Suz GSX-R600)
6. Robert Campbell (Kaw ZX-6RR)
Strictly Sport 750cc Superbike
1. Corey Sarros (Suz GSX-R750)
2. Chris Siglin (Suz GSX-R750)
3. Jeremiah Johnson (Suz GSX-R750)
4. Scott Wilson (Suz GSX-R750)
5. David White (Suz GSX-R750)
6. Jon Bawden (Suz 1000)
Open Production
1. Jose Quintanar (Yam YZF-R1)
2. Bryan Londo (Suz GSX-R1000)
3. John Turmell (Suz GSX-R1000)
4. David Robinson (Suz GSX-R1000)
5. Peter Doyle (Suz GSX-R1000)
6. Mike Mullin (Suz GSX-R1000)
Formula 40
1. David White (Suz GSX-R750)
2. Robert Campbell (Hon CBR600)
3. Gary Jaehne (Kaw ZX-6R 636)
4. Rich Thorwaldson (Hon CBR929RR)
5. Jimm Groshong (Hon CBR929RR)
6. Steve Engelbrecht (Suz GSX-R750)
Super Dinosaur
1. David Crussel (Kaw 750)
2. Ed Haazer (Kaw 1000)
Open Grand Prix
1. Robert Mesa (Suz GSX-R1000)
2. Garry Combs (Suz GSX-R1000)
3. David Kunzelman (Suz GSX-R1000)
4. Kim Nakashima (Suz GSX-R1000)
5. James J. King (Suz GSX-R1000)
6. Mark Smith (Suz GSX-R1000)
650 Twins
1. Jeff Tigert (Suz SV650)
2. Brian Long (Suz SV650)
3. Kurt Spencer (Suz SV650)
4. Kevin Crowther (Suz SV650)
5. Lynn Werth (Suz SV650)
6. Jared Doumani (Suz SV650)
Formula II
1. Jeffrey Beck (Hon RS250)
2. Dante D’Ambruoso (Yam TZ250)
3. Michael Aron (Yam TZ250)
4. Phil Snowden (Hon RS250)
5. Kelly Winkelbauer (Yam TZ250)
6. Phillip Torres (Yam TZ250)
Max Moto Open Twins
1. Jon Bawden (Suz 1000)
2. Alex Florea (Hon 1000)
3. David Bell (Apr 1000)
4. Shawn Reilly (Bue 1200)
5. Bud Anderson (Hon 1000)
6. Kurt Spencer (Suz 1000)
MotoJava 450 Superbike
1. Ross Wells (Yam FZR400)
2. Michael Lohmeyer (Hon 400)
3. Richard Moore (Yam FZR400)
4. Phil Douglas (Hon 400)
5. Dave Norgard (Yam FZR400)
6. Eddie Lee (Hon 400)
Aftershocks Suspension 250cc Production
1. Jay Kinberger (Kaw 250)
2. Chris McGrail (Hon 250)
3. Steve Chan (Kaw 250)
4. Vlastimil Kotyza (Kaw 250)
5. John Prelock (Kaw 250)
6. Jayce Bell (Kaw 250)
Mach 1 Motorsports Formula Pacific
1. James Randolph (Suz GSX-R1000)
2. Jeff Tigert (Suz GSX-R1000)
3. Robert Mesa (Suz GSX-R1000)
4. David Kunzelman (Suz GSX-R1000)
5. Garry Combs (Suz GSX-R1000)
6. Kim Nakashima (Suz GSX-R1000)
Pinky’s Pizza Formula 3
1. Carlos Neves (Hon RS125)
2. Michael Jarrard (Hon RS125)
3. Mark Goodrich (Hon RS125)
4. Mark Amable (Hon RS125)
5. James Smith (Hon RS125)
6. Mark Hill (Hon RS125)
Zoom Zoom Track Days Formula Singles
1. Richard Capps (Spo 600)
2. Gerry Piazza (Yam 600)
3. Greg Creech (KTM 620)
4. Steven Sommer (Hus 600)
500cc Twins
1. Peter Rooney (Kaw EX500)
2. Nicholas Crossom (Kaw EX500)
3. Finnian Murray (Suz GS500)
4. Robert Clifford (Kaw EX500)
Scuderia West 250cc Superbike
1. Tommy Okuhira (Yam TZR250)
2. Shawn Herrera (Apr RS250)
3. Dirk Wertenbruch (Yam TZR250)
4. James Massie (Suz RGV250)
5. Brian Bartlow (Apr RS250)
6. Hamid Otsmane (Yam TZR250)
450cc Production
1. Ross Wells (Yam FZR400)
2. Dave Norgard (Yam FZR400)
3. Evan Harsha (Yam FZR400)
4. Craig Sanders (Yam FZR400)
5. Robert Gardiner (Yam FZR400)
6. Peter Licht (Yam FZR400)
Keigwins@thetrack 600cc Production
1. Jason Perez (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Michael Earnest (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Chris Siglin (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Andy Carman (Hon CBR600RR)
5. Aaron Coulson (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Doug Venezia (Hon CBR600RR)
Zooni Leathers Open Superbike
1. Jeff Tigert (Suz GSX-R1000)
2. James Randolph (Suz GSX-R1000)
3. Robert Mesa (Suz GSX-R1000)
4, David Kunzelman (Suz GSX-R1000)
5. Kim Nakashima (Suz GSX-R1000)
6. Garry Combs (Suz GSX-R1000)
750cc Production
1. Robert Kennedy (Suz GSX-R750)
2. Jeremiah Johnson (Suz GSX-R750)
3. Gary Jaehne (Kaw ZX-6R 636)
4. Don Rudolfs (Suz GSX-R750)
5. Craig Wierman (Suz GSX-R750)
6. Roy Cole (Suz GSX-R750)
Formula 1
1. Chris Siglin (Suz GSX-R750)
2. Scott Wilson (Suz GSX-R750)
3. Steve Engelbrecht (Suz GSX-R750)
4. Scott Winders (Kaw ZX-6R 636)
5. Craig Ayers (Suz GSX-R750)
6. Kurt Spencer (Suz SV650)
Sacramento Mile This Weekend
From a press release issued by Clear Channel Entertainment Motor Sports:
Fort Worth, Texas–Are you ready for Mile Dirt Track Motorcycle Racing? The Legendary Sacramento Mile returns to Cal Expo in Sacramento, California Saturday, September 13th in round seven of the K&N Filters Pro Series.
The 2003 K&N Filters Pro Series sanctioned by Formula USA has held six events to date with six different winners. Winners include Bryan Smith, Davey Durelle, Terry Poovey, Rob Pearson, Kenny Coolbeth and Joe Kopp. All out battles between riders and brands will ensue when the K&N Filters Pro Series takes to the ultra-fast mile dirt track at Cal Expo.
Current Formula USA Dirt Track Champion Terry Poovey is no stranger to Cal Expo who has competed on the fast mile dirt track since 1977. Last year Poovey came into Cal Expo tied with JR Schnabel in points with factory Harley-Davidson rider Rich King only 2-points behind. Poovey took his first ever Sacramento Mile win last year going on to win his second straight Formula USA Dirt Track Championship.
This year Bryan Smith holds the K&N Filters Pro Series point lead over Davey Durelle and Terry Poovey in the Pro Single class. Smith and Poovey are teammates on the 1stracing/Team Honda with the only strategy from Team Owner, Roy Plattel, “may the best man win!”
Two feature events will take place Saturday night. The Pro Single National Championship and the Memphis Shades Twin Challenge. The Memphis Shades Twin Challenge will have riders reaching speeds over 130 miles per hour on 750cc Harley-Davidson racing machines and Suzuki TL 1000’s. This class has traditionally had fans on their feet throughout the entire main event with the win decided by inches at the finish line.
Tickets are still available through cc.com
For further information, please contact 817/332-4822
K&N Filters Pro Series Point Standings (after 6 of 9 events):
1. Bryan Smith Flint, MI, 174 points/1 win
2. Davey Durelle, Fountain, CO, 120/1
3. Terry Poovey, Euless, TX, 118/1
4. Rob Pearson, Chillicothe, IL, 116/1
5. Willie McCoy, Justin, TX, 114
6. Nick Cummings, Mt. Morris, MI, 102
7. Kenny Coolbeth, Warren, CT, 100/1
8. Dan Stanley, Bellingham, WA, 90
9. JR Schnabel, West Bend, WI, 90
10. Jethro Halbert, Campbell, CA, 88
11. Kyle Ragsdale, Shelton, WA, 84
12. Jared Mees, Honeybrook, PA, 80
13. Rich King, Dysart, IA, 76
14. Joe Kopp, Mica, WA, 72/1
15. Logan Myers, Wheeler, MI, 64
16. Greg Teague, Duncanville, TX, 62
17. John Hlebo, Campbell, CA, 46
18. Henry Wiles, Blanchard, MI, 44
19. Scooter Vernon, Olympia, WA, 42
20. Merle Scherb, Decatur, TX, 40
Updated Post: Promoter Says AMA Pro Wouldn’t Sanction Del Mar SuperMoto Race, AMA Pro Says It Couldn’t
Copyright 2003, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.
A Clear Channel Entertainment Motor Sports executive said that AMA Pro Racing refused to sanction a Clear Channel Entertainment Motor Sports-promoted SuperMoto race scheduled for Saturday, October 4 at Del Mar, California, turning down a $25,000 sanction fee.
Clear Channel Entertainment Motor Sports Vice President (and former AMA Grand National Champion) Mike Kidd said today that he contacted AMA Pro Racing Vice President Andy Leisner earlier this year and was turned down when he asked AMA Pro to sanction the event.
Roadracingworld.com recently learned that AMA Pro Racing is attempting to run a round of its SuperMoto Series in Columbus, Ohio on October 5.
Two rounds of the inaugural AMA SuperMoto Series have fallen off the schedule: An event in Colorado that was subsequently run without AMA sanction, paid a $20,000 purse and will be televised on Speed later this year; and another event in Atlanta that encountered permit problems. Two of the promised six races in the 2003 AMA Series have been held, and a season finale has been scheduled for Las Vegas, but the remaining three events have not been confirmed or announced.
Kidd said that Clear Channel, which promotes the AMA Supercross Series, had several reasons to seek an AMA sanction for its SuperMoto race at Del Mar. “With Clear Channel’s relationship with KTM–we do that Supercross Junior program with KTM–and the relationship we’ve had with AMA, when we decided to do a SuperMoto race at Del Mar the first place we called was AMA to sanction our event as part of the Red Bull KTM series.
“Andy Leisner is the one I spoke to regarding the SuperMoto event. After I was turned down by Leisner, I called my good friend P.J. (Harvey, Chairman of AMA Pro Racing) and he knew nothing of my request to do an AMA SuperMoto race at Del Mar.
“We’ve had the Del Mar event, this would be our fourth year, and Chris Agajanian had it for about six years prior to that. It is a highly successful Southern California weekend of motorcycle racing and the addition of our SuperMoto race would have benefitted the AMA Red Bull series.
“This event is going to be held in front of the main grandstands at Del Mar, which has all the amenities–not stuck out in a parking lot–with Diamondvision so the spectators can see 80% of the track and what they can’t see they’ll have on Diamondvision.”
The Del Mar race has a $15,000 purse, and will pay $3000 to win.
Returning a phone call requesting comment, AMA Pro Racing’s Leisner said “Mike (Kidd) called me prior to Elkhart Lake saying he wanted to run a Superbikers event at Del Mar and had heard we were looking into running one of our Nationals on the same date, which we had been investigating and in fact are still working on. He asked if there was any way of us changing our date, or if they could do anything to help make this not a conflict. Both he and I spoke several times and looked to see if there was any way we could not have a conflict, and we ended up getting ours moved back a day, so they weren’t on the same date.
“Mike did ask if we wanted to be involved and work with them on his round, and I said that would be great, but impossible because we were going to be off at our event, which is going to happen October 5th. There was never any refusal to do business with them. We actually had really good conversations about both events. No money discussions happened. We’re tied up running our event, he’s tied up running his event and we’ll do whatever we can to make them run together. That was pretty much my conversations with Mike (Kidd). Like I said, we were able to get our date moved one day so we don’t completely conflict with each other.”
This just in, from Mike Kidd, via e-mail:
“Leisner is incorrect. I knew nothing of Columbus when Leisner and I talked about Del Mar.”
Millennium-Kaufman Team Tests At Barber
From a press release issued by KWS:
The Millennium-Kaufman-Suzuki team has just finished testing at barber,in conjunction with a NESBA track day.
Mechanics Shane Martinson and Dustin Cyr along with Brian Livengood were there to help Shawn Higbee get up to speed prior to the race weekend.
Best times (on a hand-held watch) were in the high-1:29 range.
Shawn was impressed with the track layout and can’t wait to race on the circuit. “You really have to ride hard on the front, and passing zones are at a premium. I’m gald we were able to get a day of set-up prior the race weekend. This has been a long, hard year on all of us and I’m looking forward to some time off with Jenny.”
Traxxion Dynamics Owner Splits With Former General Manager
From a press release issued by Traxxion Dynamics:
Traxxion and Thermosman Split; Free Product Update Results
In February of 2003, our General Manager, Mike Fitzgerald left Traxxion Dynamics, Inc. and started an Axxion Center called Thermosman Suspensions, Inc., to provide trackside support to racers in the Southeastern United States. Our goal was a long and profitable alliance.
In very short order, the suspension philosophy of Thermosman Suspensions,Inc. became inconsistent with that which has brought Traxxion Dynamics hundreds of AMA, FUSA, WERA, and CCS National Championships over the last six years. Although no formal date of dissolution exists, it is safe to say that we have had no dealings in the last two months. I have long felt a public release of this sad news would benefit neither company. Our separation saddens me greatly, as I feel our alliance could have contributed greatly to racers in the Southeast.
Many Traxxion Dynamics customers have purchased our products from Thermosman Suspensions, since we were allied through Axxion Centers, Inc. It has come to our attention that some of our Axxion Valve Kits were modified and installed in a manner inconsistent with the configuration in which the products were delivered, and intended to perform. Axxion Centers are not franchises, but rather stand alone businesses, only authorized to install Traxxion Dynamics products. As a result, Traxxion Dynamics, Inc. and Axxion Centers, Inc. can assume no liability for the actions of Thermosman Suspensions, Inc.
However, to remain consistent with the service that has made our company famous, Traxxion Dynamics, Inc. is offering a FREE PRODUCT INSPECTION to any customer who believes they had Traxxion Dynamics Axxion Valves installed by Thermosman Suspensions, Inc. between February 6, 2003 and July 6, 2003.
The Free Product Inspection will include a complete disassembly and inspection of your fork cartridges, to insure the proper build and installation of any Traxxion Dynamics products. Labor, oil, and cleaner will all be included and paid for, as a courtesy to our long standing and loyal customers. We will even pay return ground freight at no cost. This courtesy offer is available until 10/31/03.
Our goal has always been to offer our customers uncompromised suspension performance. We want to make sure they receive the performance they deserve whether they have purchased our products in the past, in the present, or in the future.
Max McAllister
President
Traxxion Dynamics, Inc.
Axxion Centers, Inc.
Motocross Group Targets AMA Board Seats
Copyright 2003, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.
A group of motocross promoters irate at AMA Pro Racing is running a slate of three candidates for the three AMA Board of Directors seats up for election this fall.
The seats, representing the northern half of the country, are currently held by lawyer Dal Smilie (North West), retired executive Jeff Smith (North Central) and lawyer Rick Gray (North East).
The promoters are angry at what they see as a lack of responsiveness and an attitude of arrogance on the part of AMA Pro Racing, which is a for-profit subsidiary of the non-profit AMA.
Two years ago, a slate of road racers ran for the AMA Board under the Take Back The AMA slogan, defeating three incumbents representing the southern half of the country by wide margins. That slate also cited a lack of responsiveness and an attitude of arrogance on the part of AMA Pro Racing.
John Ulrich was elected to represent the South West region, Jeff Nash was elected to represent the South Central region and Kevin Schwantz was elected to represent the South East region. Schwantz subsequently moved his primary residence out of his region and back to Texas, and resigned his Board seat. The incumbent he had defeated, Carl Reynolds, was then appointed to the South East seat on the Board; Schwantz retained an appointed seat on the separate AMA Pro Racing Board.
Since the election of Ulrich and Nash, the 12-member main AMA Board has sent several resolutions ordering AMA Pro Racing to improve communications, rider safety and operations, with limited success, but the AMA Board majority has not backed calls for fundamental change in the structure and operations of AMA Pro Racing.
Nash was recently appointed to the eight-man AMA Pro Board, where he has been outvoted.
The dynamics of the AMA Board and the fundamental relationship between the non-profit AMA and for-profit AMA Pro Racing could change dramatically if the motocross slate of candidates is elected this fall.
Stay tuned for developments.
Updated Post: News From Iraq
Copyright 2003, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.
More from an Army Captain we know, who is stationed in Iraq and who will remain anonymous:
Hello to everyone from the unemployment capital of the world.
First week of September is down, and no signs of slowing down. This week I was granted another project by our Commanding General.
Next to my building there is an abandoned lot that has become some what of an impromptu dump site. I am going to put in a basketball gymnasium, a soccer stadium, and a playground for kids.
My Colonel is new and has only known me for two months, and is not accustomed to my bigger-is-better philosophy. So when I told him I had a hydraulic catapult ride coming in from Six Flags he almost had a heart attack. All kidding aside, though, I am going to try my darndest to make a miniature Disney.
And the soccer field–I am working on a little surprise there as well. I am working on getting Astroturf flown into Baghdad to make the first artificial soccer field in all of Iraq.
So now I am heading this unemployment beast, and trying to work on the soccer field. Makes the time go by quickly.
A couple of the Captains I live with play guitar also, so we chipped in and bought two guitars. Our first album should be out shortly. Guitar fits nicely somewhere between Arabic lessons, weight-lifting and chow.
This week I also convinced an American contractor that came to Iraq to make buildings for the soldiers to recruit their workers exclusively through me. So that will be several thousand more jobs that will come through this office.
Every morning there are at least 600 people who show up at my gates. It sucks to tell them we don’t have any jobs left for today. Come back tomorrow.
Well, that is it for now. Back to the grind for me.
(Editorial note: As explained in previously published messages from the Captain, projects such as the above designed to pacify the local population and to provide local employment are paid for using money found in caches in Iraq, not American tax dollars.)
Aprilia Announces 2004 Model Pricing
From a press release issued by Aprilia USA:
Aprilia USA is announcing the MSRP of its two newest motorcycle models introduced to the public at the end of August, 2003.
The all-new 2004 Mille R will list for $13,999 representing a $500 (3.7%) increase of the 2003 model. The track-oriented version, the RSV Mille R Factory, will list for $17,899, a $600 (3.5%) increase over the equivalent 2003 model.
Both 2004 model Mille’s feature the latest CAN wiring technology, new frames and swingarms, and the new V 990 Magnesium motor. Of course traditional Aprilia features such as the pneumatic slipper clutch, close-ratio transmission, Brembo brake components, ease of maintenance and stunning Italian design continue to be the foundation of the premier series motorcycles from Noale, Italy.
Anouncements concerning the rest of the 2004 Aprilia line will come after the September 15th International Motorcycle show (EICMA) in Milan, Italy.