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AMA 250cc Grand Prix Class May Or May Not Get First And Last Daytona Lap Record Today

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By David Swarts

The MBNA AMA 250cc Grand Prix class may, or may not, get its first official lap record today when, or if, competitors take to the high banks of Daytona International Speedway for their 30-minute qualifying session, the first official timed qualifying session for the class at Daytona.

Official AMA lap records can only be set during timed qualifying sessions, and from 1977 to 2002 the AMA 250cc GP class has set its grid through a pair of five-lap heat races, according to 250cc class veteran Bruce Lind.

The fastest time from Friday’s 250cc GP qualifying session will, therefore, be the first official 250cc GP lap record for Daytona International Speedway. Ironically, the first 250cc lap record for Daytona may also be its last if, as previously announced, the oldest AMA professional road racing class is dropped from the AMA road racing schedule in 2004.

Then again, if Friday’s schedule of racing and qualifying gets rained out (it was raining at post time) and the AMA 250cc GP grid is set by a combination of 2002 Championship points, pre-entry and post-entry order, the AMA 250cc GP class may go into the history books without any official lap record for Daytona International Speedway.

After an unofficial check of Roadracingworld.com records, Team Oliver Yamaha’s Rich Oliver’s (1:54.858) and Team Stargel Aprilia’s Chuck Sorensen’s (1:54.307) practice lap times from Friday morning are as fast or faster than any recorded AMA 250cc GP lap times at Daytona International Speedway.



Ben Bostrom Launches Website

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From a press release issued by Norm Viano, Lawdog Sports Management:

BEN BOSTROM ONLINE!

March 7, 2003 – Daytona Beach, FL. Ben Bostrom is celebrating the pole position and Rolex he earned at Daytona yesterday by announcing the launch of his new website, www.BenBostrom.com. In launching this site, Ben joins brother Eric in maintaining his own personal site.

Fans will be able to sign up for news updates, peer through a constantly increasing photo gallery, and just generally connect with the likeable rider as he returns home to contest the AMA Superbike title.


Vmoto Schedules First Event

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From a press release:

Vmoto and HMSA stage first event April 26th and 27th.

Vmoto (Vintage Motorcycle Racing Association) is pleased to announce a new joint venture with the Historic Motorsports Association (HMSA). Under this agreement, Vmoto’s participants will share event weekends with HMSA. Vmoto will have one or more race groups in a typical HMSA weekend race schedule.

The inaugural combined event will be held at Thunderhill Raceway in Willows, California on April 26-27, 2003, and will feature 250, 350, 450 and 500 Grand Prix motorcycles.

“We are thrilled that HMSA has given us this opportunity,” says Llew Kinst of Vmoto. “HMSA has a long history of promoting premier vintage road racing events on the West Coast. HMSA’s philosophy, which is similar to ours, is focused more on the car than the competition. As a result, they have attracted the most exceptional historic cars to their events.”

Vmoto is currently negotiating other combined events throughout the year and is actively pursuing motorcycle-only events for 2004 at venues throughout the West Coast.

About Vmoto
The purpose of Vmoto is to encourage the restoration, preservation and use of historic, vintage, and classic road racing motorcycles. Vmoto events are, in effect, rolling museums where historic bikes of the past can be ridden once again in a venue that respects their historic value. Vmoto advocates preserving the history of the bikes and giving the rider an opportunity to experience what it was like to race in the past.

For more information, visit our website at http://www.vintagemoto.com

About HMSA
The Historic Motorsports Association has been involved with the vintage racing movement in this country from the beginning. They are associated with the best vintage racing event in the US, The Monterey Historic.

For more information, visit their web site at: http://www.hmsausa.com



Friday’s AMA Action At Daytona On Hold For Rain

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By David Swarts

Moments ago Daytona International Speedway spokesperson Larry Lawrence announced to the media that Friday afternoon’s program of AMA racing and qualifying is on hold due to the weather.

It has been raining heavily since 12:25 p.m. Eastern Time.

A memo titled, “Rain Delay situation as of 2:25 p.m. Friday” was distributed in the media center and contained the following information about the AMA’s priorities for Friday:

1. To run the Pro Honda Oils U.S. Supersport and Genuine Suzuki Accessories Superstock races

2. To run Chevy Trucks U.S. Superbike and MBNA 250cc Grand Prix qualifying

3. In the event qualifying cannot run: The Superbike grid will be determined by Thursday’s qualifying times, and the 250cc GP grid will be determined by 2002 250cc GP points, order of pre-entries received then by the order of post-entries received.

4. BMW Boxer Cup qualifying results from Thursday will stand.

5. SPEED Channel is currently broadcasting live and will continue to broadcast until 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time minimum, even though its live programming window is scheduled to extend from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Daytona International Speedway Operations is standing by to operate up to three jet driers.

AMA V.P., Director of Communications Kerry Graeber confirmed that the BMW Boxer Cup event was not under AMA sanction and that the BMW Boxer Cup may practice, qualify or race in rainy conditions if organizers of that series decide to.

Updated Post: Friday Morning AMA Practice Times From Daytona

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AMA Superstock Practice Times (all on Suzuki GSX-R750s unless noted):

1. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 1:52.713
2. Jimmy Moore, 1:52.845
3. Eric Wood, 1:52.911
4. Josh Hayes, 1:53.050
5. Chris Caylor, 1:53.117
6. Mike Ciccotto, 1:53.635
7. Jordan Szoke, 1:53.922
8. John Dugan, 1:54.203
9. Scott Greenwood, 1:54.654
10. Tony Meiring, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 1:55.110
11. Scott Harwell, 1:55.462
12. Andrew Nelson, Honda CBR600RR, 1:55.657
13. Hawk Mazzotta, 1:55.774
14. Matt Wait, 1:55.823
15. Vincent Haskovec, 1:55.862
16. Lee Acree, 1:55.986
17. Michael Hannas, 1:56.035
18. Chris Peris, Honda CBR600F4i, 1:56.513
19. Jason Peters, 1:56.562
20. Kevin Pate, 1:56.880
21. Owen Weichel, Kawasaki ZX-6RR, 1:57.233
22. Rich Conicelli, 1:57.558
23. J.J. Roetlin, 1:57.785
24. Jason Perez, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:58.005
25. Thad Halsmer, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:58.191
26. David Estok, Buell Firebolt XB9R, 1:59.248
27. Darrin Mitchell, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:59.820
28. Tom Wertman, 2:00.870
29. C.R. Gittere, 2:01.814
30. Michael McAllister, Yamaha YZF-R6, 2:02.433
31. S. David Alley, 2:03.356
32. Crash Chris Lowe, 2:04.260

AMA 250cc Grand Prix Practice Times:

1. Chuck Sorensen, Aprilia, 1:54.307
2. Rich Oliver, Yamaha, 1:54.858
3. Simon Turner, TSR Honda, 1:57.831
4. Jeff Wood, Yamaha, 2:00.282
5. Ed Sorbo, Yamaha, 2:00.632
6. Perry Melneciuc, Yamaha, 2:00.806
7. Barrett Long, Yamaha, 2:02.074
8. Neil Richardson, Yamaha, 2:02.115
9. Greg Esser, Honda, 2:02.237
10. Leon Cortes, Honda, 2:02.309
11. Steve Scott, Yamaha, 2:02.989
12. John France, Honda, 2:03.169
13. Ralf Hellstrom, Honda, 2:03.537
14. Sandy Noce, Yamaha, 2:04.202
15. Jeremy Bonnett, Yamaha, 2:04.476
16. Steve Genter, Honda, 2:04.505
17. Henrik Nordgren, Yamaha, 2:06.019
18. Chris Pyles, Honda, 2:06.020
19. Kory Gill, Yamaha, 2:06.175
20. James Bonner, Yamaha, 2:06.544
21. Justin Long, Yamaha, 2:06.842
22. Stephen Bowline, Honda, 2:06.868
23. Richard Merhar, Yamaha, 2:07.197
24. Andrew Edwards, Yamaha, 2:07.961
25. Sean Wray, Yamaha, 2:08.008
26. R. Graham Yates, Yamaha, 2:08.051
27. Timothy O’Conner, Yamaha, 2:08.302
28. Les Pataki, Honda, 2:08.505
29. Glen Christianson, Yamaha, 2:08.660
30. Gary Berbaum, Yamaha, 2:08.998
31. Mark Johnson, Honda, 2:09.417
32. James Worthington, Aprilia, 2:09.470
33. Sean McNew, Honda, 2:09.898
34. Michael Deblanco, Yamaha, 2:09.975
35. Samantha Cotter, Honda, 2:10.445
36. Shawn Murray, Honda, 2:10.562
37. David Bothell, Honda, 2:10.823
38. Paul Wright, Yamaha, 2:10.849
39. David Kilcullen, Honda, 2:10.982
40. Keith Floyd, Yamaha, 2:11.160
41. Chris Reynolds, Honda, 2:11.434
42. Dan Rios, Yamaha, 2:11.493
43. Kevin McCrea, Yamaha, 2:12.756
44. Mark Vanderwerf, Yamaha, 2:14.395
45. Mike Silvester, Yamaha, 2:16.849
46. Bryan Hoelzer, Honda, 2:17.076
47. Edward Marchini, Yamaha, 2:28.286
48. Errol Tucker, Honda, 2:32.441
49. Colin Jensen, Aprilia, 2:37.211

AMA Supersport Practice Times
1. Aaron Gobert, Yamaha, 1:52.644
2. Jamie Hacking, Yamaha, 1:52.741
3. Jake Zemke, Honda, 1:52.918
4. Ben Bostrom, Honda, 1:52.986
5. Kurtis Roberts, Honda, 1:53.102
6. Jason DiSalvo, Yamaha, 1:53.462
7. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki, 1:53.463
8. Jamie Stauffer, Yamaha, 1:53.471
9. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki, 1:53.669
10. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda, 1:53.859
11. Miguel Duhamel, Honda, 1:53.929
12. Alex Gobert, Honda, 1:53.950
13. Aaron Yates, Suzuki, 1:54.040
14. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha, 1:54.360
15. Ben Spies, Suzuki, 1:54.596
16. Craig Connell, Honda, 1:54.783
17. Matt Wait, Yamaha, 1:54.829
18. Tony Meiring, Kawasaki, 1:55.256
19. Doug Chandler, Honda, 1:55.281
20. Andrew Nelson, Honda, 1:55.591
21. Owen Weichel, Kawasaki, 1:57.603
22. Jonathon Gomez, Yamaha, 1:57.884
23. Jason Curtis, Honda, 1:57.981
24. Thad Halsmer, Yamaha, 1:58.111
25. Chris Peris, Honda, 1:58.231
26. Greg Moore, Suzuki, 1:58.308
27. Darrin Mitchell, Suzuki, 1:58.810
28. Dirk Sanchez, Kawasaki, 1:59.724
29. Chris Siglin, Suzuki, 1:59.778
30. Joseph Ford, Yamaha, 1:59.851
31. Ty Howard, Honda, 1:59.900
32. James Mann, Yamaha, 2:00.945
33. Brent Bennett, Yamaha, 2:01.233
34. Heath Small, Yamaha, 2:01.369
35. Hector Romero, 2:01.449
36. Oliver Jervais, Kawasaki, 2:02.066
37. Antonio Piccioni, Yamaha, 2:02.149
38. Chad Simons, Yamaha, 2:02.273
39. Michael McAllister, Yamaha, 2:02.354
40. David Guy, Suzuki, 2:02.924
41. Tim Knutson, Yamaha, 2:02.959
42. Jason Hobbs, Suzuki, 2:03.573
43. Larry Roberts, Yamaha, 2:03.624
44. Crash Chris Lowe, Suzuki, 2:05.607

BMW Boxer Cup Practice:

1. Brian Parriott, USA, 2:04.636
2. Jason Perez, USA, 2:04.678
3. Markus Barth, Germany, 2:05.236
4. Thomas Hinterreiter, Austria, 2:05.736
5. Fernando Cristobal, Spain, 2:05.935
6. Richard Cooper, UK, 2:06.145
7. Sebastien Legrelle, Belgium, 2:06.386
8. Alessandro Tomassoni, Italy, 2:06.821
9. Guillaume Dietrich, France, 2:07.078
10. Tripp Nobles, USA, 2:07.123
11. Laurry Fremy, France, 2:07.364
12. Peter Ottl, Germany, 2:07.739
13. Lex Van Dijk, Holland, 2:07.896
14. Steven Casaer, Belgium, 2:08.142
15. Norbert Rebholz, Germany, 2:08.197
16. Eric Lejeune, Belgium, 2:08.224
17. Steve Atlas, USA, 2:08.274
18. Agusti Busquets, Spain, 2:08.406
19. Klaus Nies, Germany, 2:08.632
20. Robert Van Der Molen, Netherlands, 2:08.745
21. Francois Cicilliani, France, 2:08.919
22. Michael Galinski, Germany, 2:08.986
23. Ricky Orlando, USA, 2:08.999
24. Jeroen Oudeman, Netherlands, 2:09.066
25. Alex Busquets, Spain, 2:09.073
26. Federico Aliverti, Italy, 2:09.299
27. Jay Springsteen, USA, 2:09.318
28. Gabriele Perri, Italy, 2:09.416
29. Matt Layt, UK, 2:09.467
30. Andy Hofmann, Switzerland, 2:09.588
31. Barry Burrell, UK, 2:09.830
32. Nate Kern, USA, 2:10.008
33. Javier Valera, Spain, 2:10.703
34. Greg White, USA, 2:11.137
35. Rosana Scoleri, Italy, 2:11.567
36. Josep Maria Busquets, Spain, 2:11.584
37. Brian Catterson, USA, 2:11.760
38. Frank Shockley, USA, 2:12.368
39. Koen Vleugels, Belgium, 2:12.373
40. Dirk Buylinckx, Belgium, 2:12.518
41. Dave Campbell, USA, 2:12.528
42. Guido Stosser, Germany, 2:12.849
43. Jimmy Lewis, USA, 2:13.836
44. Gerald Young, USA, 2:15.569
45. Sylvester Lemanski, USA, 2:17.330
46. Jorge Diaz, Spain, 2:19.233

Nelson Tests Airfence At Daytona

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By David Swarts

Canadian teen Andrew Nelson tested soft barriers at Daytona during Thursday’s AMA Superstock qualifying session.

Nelson was riding his Honda Canada CBR600RR when he fell entering turn six, the last corner in the infield section of Daytona’s 3.56-mile road course. “I came in there way too deep and locked the front tire,” said Nelson.

“I was sliding along and thinking, ‘At least there’s Airfence.’ It worked out pretty good. I hit it, and I could’ve went to sleep in it. It was that soft. I’ve hit haybales that were put in front of a wall before, and it feels just like hitting a wall.”

Nelson missed the remainder of the Superstock qualifying session and ended up with the 24th-fastest time, 1:56.261.

Nelson was 12th-fastest on his repaired machine in Friday morning’s Superstock practice.


Roberts Continues To Set Pace In AMA Superbike Practice At Daytona

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Friday Morning AMA Superbike Practice Times:

1. Kurtis Roberts, Honda RC51, 1:49.501
2. Ben Bostrom, Honda RC51, 1:49.805
3. Aaron Yates, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:49.952
4. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki ZX-7RR, 1:50.270
5. Miguel Duhamel, Honda RC51, 1:50.776
6. Mat Mladin, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:50.805
7. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:51.558
8. Larry Pegram, Ducati 998RS, 1:51.558
9. Ben Spies, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:51.571
10. Doug Chandler, Honda CBR954RR, 1:51.715
11. Michael Barnes, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:52.425
12. Shawn Higbee, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:52.508
13. Steve Rapp, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:52.771
14. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:52.873
15. Brian Livengood, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:53.018
16. Eric Wood, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:53.428
17. Lee Acree, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:53.882
18. Jordan Szoke, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:54.029
19. Matt Furtek, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:54.121
20. Josh Hayes, Suyzuki GSX-R750, 1:54.141
21. Adam Fergusson, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:54.219
22. Mike Ciccotto, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:54.337
23. John Dugan, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:54.774
24. Chris Ulrich, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:54.922
25. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:55.043
26. Tom Wertman, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:55.184
27. James Randolph, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:55.245
28. Warwick Nowland, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:55.273
29. Jason Curtis, Honda CBR954RR, 1:55.296
30. Brian Stokes, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:56.174
31. Scott Harwell, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:56.198
32. Jack Pfeifer, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:56.442
33. Sandor Bitter, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:56.513
34. Dario Marchetti, Ducati 996, 1:56.733
35. Scott Jensen, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:56.l745
36. Michael Hannas, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:56.780
37. Jake Holden, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:56.965
38. Thomas Montano, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:57.124
39. Pat Mooney, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:57.669
40. Oliver Jervis, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:57.801


Revised AMA Schedule For Sunday At Daytona

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From AMA Pro Racing:

Sunday, March 9, 2003:

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration: For crew, Sponsors & Guests

8:00 a.m. Tech Inspection

9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Pit assignments (at tech garage) for riders qualified 16th – 80th in the Daytona 200 Superbike race

8:00 – 9:15 a.m. Practice:

1. MBNA 250cc Grand Prix
2. Pro Honda Oils U.S. Supersport
3. BMW Boxer Cup
4. Chevy Trucks Superbike
5. Suzuki Genuine Accessories Superstock

Final Events:

9:30 a.m. MBNA 250cc Grand Prix (18 laps, 103 km)

10:30 a.m. Pro Honda Oils U.S. Supersport (18 laps, 103 km)

11:30 a.m. BMW Boxer Cup (13 laps, 70 km)

12:25 p.m. Opening Ceremony and Pole Award Presentation

12:50 p.m. Sighting Lap for the Daytona 200

1:10 p.m. Chevy Trucks Superbike, 62nd Daytona 200 by Arai (57 laps)

Suzuki Genuine Accessories Superstock (15 laps, 80 km)

Daytona International Speedway spokesperson Kathy Catron reports that tickets for Friday will be honored on Sunday.

Spectators holding tickets for Friday can exchange those tickets for General Admission tickets for Sunday at any ticket outlet at the Speedway. For $20 plus their Friday ticket spectators can upgrade to an infield grandstand seat on Sunday.


More, from a press release issued by Mat Mladin’s publicist, Steve Reeves:

RAIN DISRUPTS FINAL QUALIFYING FOR DAYTONA 200

Daytona Beach, Florida, USA – Heavy rain has forced the final AMA Superbike qualifying session for this weekend’s Daytona 200 to be cut short just minutes after the start of the session.

The rain has continued through the afternoon, with the likely outcome that the Superbikes will not take to the circuit again today and that the starting grid positions for Sunday’s 57-lap Daytona 200 mile classic will be determined by yesterday’s combined qualifying times.

Australia’s Mat Mladin was only able to complete three laps in this afternoon’s session before the rain started, but will start from the front row of the grid after setting the third fastest time yesterday.

Given the loss of track time this afternoon, the 2000 & 2001 winner of the Daytona 200 was confident with the preparations that have been made to his Team Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R1000 over the course of this week.

“The rain has definitely disrupted things here today as there are always new things that you want to try on the bike, but we don’t get that chance now,” said Mladin. “I’m happy with how we have progressed with setting up of the new bike this week. This morning we cruised around a bit and checked out some more settings on the bike, but at the moment I’m feeling quite happy with how things are going. All we can do now is wait for Sunday.”


Pro Honda Oils, Shoei To Sponsor AMA Supersport Class

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From press releases issued by AMA Pro Racing:

PRO HONDA OILS EXTENDS SPONSORSHIP OF AMA U.S. SUPERSPORT CHAMPIONSHIP

PICKERINGTON, Ohio—AMA Pro Racing is happy to announce that long time sponsor, Pro Honda Oils will continue their involvement as title sponsor of the AMA U.S. Supersport Championship.

This marks the 10th anniversary of Pro Honda Oils’ sponsorship of the AMA U.S. Supersport Championship, being one of the longest-running sponsor relationships in AMA Pro Racing history. In addition to being title sponsor, Pro Honda Oils will be awarding a “Pro Honda Oils Championship Bonus” of $24,000 divided among the top-ten riders is the series.

Pro Honda Oils provides a comprehensive line of motorcycle-specific oils and chemicals, developed through the performance and durability testing of professional motorcycle racing. Pro Honda Oils is dedicated to providing riders with a top-quality product to fit their motorcycle performance needs.
The Pro Honda Oils U.S. Supersport Championship, introduced in 1987, is expected to be a highly competitive series this year with a full field of top riders, such as all-time series wins leader Miguel Duhamel, currently residing in Las Vegas, Tommy Hayden of Owensboro, Ky., Eric Bostrom, also of Las Vegas, along with Georgia native and defending champion Aaron Yates. As one of the AMA Pro Racing’s top series, records are expected to fall this year. This series hosts bikes from Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki.

“Pro Honda Oils is extremely proud to continue our association with AMA Pro Racing. As title sponsor of AMA Supersport, 2003 marks our 10th consecutive year as title sponsor of the series long acknowledged as one of the most competitive motorcycle racing series in the world,” says, Rick Mitchell, Assistant Manager, Motorcycle Parts, Sales and Marketing.

“AMA Pro Racing is proud to have Pro Honda Oils back as the title sponsor of the AMA U.S. Supersport Championship,” said Andy Leisner, Vice President of AMA Pro Racing. “Their dedication to the sport of motorcycle racing and to the AMA Supersport Championship is unequalled. Entering their 10th year of sponsorship, this series is sure to be one of the most competitive to date.”


SHOEI SAFETY HELMET TO BE PRESENTING SPONSOR FOR THE PRO HONDA OILS U.S. SUPERSPORT CHAMPIONSHIP

PICKERINGTON, Ohio – AMA Pro Racing welcomes one of the industry’s leading helmet technology companies, Shoei Safety Helmet, as the presenting sponsor for the Pro Honda Oils U.S. Supersport Championship. Effective immediately, the series will be called the Pro Honda Oils Supersport Championship presented by Shoei.

Since 1958 Shoei has worked to become a leader in helmet technology. The reputation and determination of its founder to produce helmets for the racing sector has made Shoei a top brand worldwide. Shoei’s commitment to helmet safety and its innovative technology to produce a quality product makes their sponsorship of the Supersport championship a perfect fit and affirms their pledge to rider safety.

“What a way to kick off bike week,” says AMA Pro Racing Vice President, Andy Leisner, “We are excited to add such an innovative and respected company such as Shoei to our Supersport championship. With Shoei coming on board as the presenting sponsor it shows their dedication to road racing and the safety of the riders.”

“Shoei Safety Helmet is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Pro Honda Oils U.S. Supersport Championship,” said Mike Schield, National Sales Manager of Shoei. “We wanted to further our dedication and promise to advance rider safety. By becoming part of one of AMA Pro Racing’s top series we feel we can achieve that.”



Rain Has Stopped, Preparations Under Way At Daytona

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By David Swarts

The rain has stopped, the track is being dried and AMA racers have been told to prepare for their events over the public address system at Daytona International Speedway as of 4:20 p.m. Eastern Time.

Originally, the 15-lap Superstock final was scheduled to be first Friday afternoon, but the 18-lap Supersport final will run first on the revised schedule.



AMA 250cc Grand Prix Class May Or May Not Get First And Last Daytona Lap Record Today


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By David Swarts

The MBNA AMA 250cc Grand Prix class may, or may not, get its first official lap record today when, or if, competitors take to the high banks of Daytona International Speedway for their 30-minute qualifying session, the first official timed qualifying session for the class at Daytona.

Official AMA lap records can only be set during timed qualifying sessions, and from 1977 to 2002 the AMA 250cc GP class has set its grid through a pair of five-lap heat races, according to 250cc class veteran Bruce Lind.

The fastest time from Friday’s 250cc GP qualifying session will, therefore, be the first official 250cc GP lap record for Daytona International Speedway. Ironically, the first 250cc lap record for Daytona may also be its last if, as previously announced, the oldest AMA professional road racing class is dropped from the AMA road racing schedule in 2004.

Then again, if Friday’s schedule of racing and qualifying gets rained out (it was raining at post time) and the AMA 250cc GP grid is set by a combination of 2002 Championship points, pre-entry and post-entry order, the AMA 250cc GP class may go into the history books without any official lap record for Daytona International Speedway.

After an unofficial check of Roadracingworld.com records, Team Oliver Yamaha’s Rich Oliver’s (1:54.858) and Team Stargel Aprilia’s Chuck Sorensen’s (1:54.307) practice lap times from Friday morning are as fast or faster than any recorded AMA 250cc GP lap times at Daytona International Speedway.



Ben Bostrom Launches Website

From a press release issued by Norm Viano, Lawdog Sports Management:

BEN BOSTROM ONLINE!

March 7, 2003 – Daytona Beach, FL. Ben Bostrom is celebrating the pole position and Rolex he earned at Daytona yesterday by announcing the launch of his new website, www.BenBostrom.com. In launching this site, Ben joins brother Eric in maintaining his own personal site.

Fans will be able to sign up for news updates, peer through a constantly increasing photo gallery, and just generally connect with the likeable rider as he returns home to contest the AMA Superbike title.


Vmoto Schedules First Event

From a press release:

Vmoto and HMSA stage first event April 26th and 27th.

Vmoto (Vintage Motorcycle Racing Association) is pleased to announce a new joint venture with the Historic Motorsports Association (HMSA). Under this agreement, Vmoto’s participants will share event weekends with HMSA. Vmoto will have one or more race groups in a typical HMSA weekend race schedule.

The inaugural combined event will be held at Thunderhill Raceway in Willows, California on April 26-27, 2003, and will feature 250, 350, 450 and 500 Grand Prix motorcycles.

“We are thrilled that HMSA has given us this opportunity,” says Llew Kinst of Vmoto. “HMSA has a long history of promoting premier vintage road racing events on the West Coast. HMSA’s philosophy, which is similar to ours, is focused more on the car than the competition. As a result, they have attracted the most exceptional historic cars to their events.”

Vmoto is currently negotiating other combined events throughout the year and is actively pursuing motorcycle-only events for 2004 at venues throughout the West Coast.

About Vmoto
The purpose of Vmoto is to encourage the restoration, preservation and use of historic, vintage, and classic road racing motorcycles. Vmoto events are, in effect, rolling museums where historic bikes of the past can be ridden once again in a venue that respects their historic value. Vmoto advocates preserving the history of the bikes and giving the rider an opportunity to experience what it was like to race in the past.

For more information, visit our website at http://www.vintagemoto.com

About HMSA
The Historic Motorsports Association has been involved with the vintage racing movement in this country from the beginning. They are associated with the best vintage racing event in the US, The Monterey Historic.

For more information, visit their web site at: http://www.hmsausa.com



Friday’s AMA Action At Daytona On Hold For Rain



Copyright 2003, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

By David Swarts

Moments ago Daytona International Speedway spokesperson Larry Lawrence announced to the media that Friday afternoon’s program of AMA racing and qualifying is on hold due to the weather.

It has been raining heavily since 12:25 p.m. Eastern Time.

A memo titled, “Rain Delay situation as of 2:25 p.m. Friday” was distributed in the media center and contained the following information about the AMA’s priorities for Friday:

1. To run the Pro Honda Oils U.S. Supersport and Genuine Suzuki Accessories Superstock races

2. To run Chevy Trucks U.S. Superbike and MBNA 250cc Grand Prix qualifying

3. In the event qualifying cannot run: The Superbike grid will be determined by Thursday’s qualifying times, and the 250cc GP grid will be determined by 2002 250cc GP points, order of pre-entries received then by the order of post-entries received.

4. BMW Boxer Cup qualifying results from Thursday will stand.

5. SPEED Channel is currently broadcasting live and will continue to broadcast until 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time minimum, even though its live programming window is scheduled to extend from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Daytona International Speedway Operations is standing by to operate up to three jet driers.

AMA V.P., Director of Communications Kerry Graeber confirmed that the BMW Boxer Cup event was not under AMA sanction and that the BMW Boxer Cup may practice, qualify or race in rainy conditions if organizers of that series decide to.

Updated Post: Friday Morning AMA Practice Times From Daytona

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AMA Superstock Practice Times (all on Suzuki GSX-R750s unless noted):

1. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 1:52.713
2. Jimmy Moore, 1:52.845
3. Eric Wood, 1:52.911
4. Josh Hayes, 1:53.050
5. Chris Caylor, 1:53.117
6. Mike Ciccotto, 1:53.635
7. Jordan Szoke, 1:53.922
8. John Dugan, 1:54.203
9. Scott Greenwood, 1:54.654
10. Tony Meiring, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 1:55.110
11. Scott Harwell, 1:55.462
12. Andrew Nelson, Honda CBR600RR, 1:55.657
13. Hawk Mazzotta, 1:55.774
14. Matt Wait, 1:55.823
15. Vincent Haskovec, 1:55.862
16. Lee Acree, 1:55.986
17. Michael Hannas, 1:56.035
18. Chris Peris, Honda CBR600F4i, 1:56.513
19. Jason Peters, 1:56.562
20. Kevin Pate, 1:56.880
21. Owen Weichel, Kawasaki ZX-6RR, 1:57.233
22. Rich Conicelli, 1:57.558
23. J.J. Roetlin, 1:57.785
24. Jason Perez, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:58.005
25. Thad Halsmer, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:58.191
26. David Estok, Buell Firebolt XB9R, 1:59.248
27. Darrin Mitchell, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:59.820
28. Tom Wertman, 2:00.870
29. C.R. Gittere, 2:01.814
30. Michael McAllister, Yamaha YZF-R6, 2:02.433
31. S. David Alley, 2:03.356
32. Crash Chris Lowe, 2:04.260

AMA 250cc Grand Prix Practice Times:

1. Chuck Sorensen, Aprilia, 1:54.307
2. Rich Oliver, Yamaha, 1:54.858
3. Simon Turner, TSR Honda, 1:57.831
4. Jeff Wood, Yamaha, 2:00.282
5. Ed Sorbo, Yamaha, 2:00.632
6. Perry Melneciuc, Yamaha, 2:00.806
7. Barrett Long, Yamaha, 2:02.074
8. Neil Richardson, Yamaha, 2:02.115
9. Greg Esser, Honda, 2:02.237
10. Leon Cortes, Honda, 2:02.309
11. Steve Scott, Yamaha, 2:02.989
12. John France, Honda, 2:03.169
13. Ralf Hellstrom, Honda, 2:03.537
14. Sandy Noce, Yamaha, 2:04.202
15. Jeremy Bonnett, Yamaha, 2:04.476
16. Steve Genter, Honda, 2:04.505
17. Henrik Nordgren, Yamaha, 2:06.019
18. Chris Pyles, Honda, 2:06.020
19. Kory Gill, Yamaha, 2:06.175
20. James Bonner, Yamaha, 2:06.544
21. Justin Long, Yamaha, 2:06.842
22. Stephen Bowline, Honda, 2:06.868
23. Richard Merhar, Yamaha, 2:07.197
24. Andrew Edwards, Yamaha, 2:07.961
25. Sean Wray, Yamaha, 2:08.008
26. R. Graham Yates, Yamaha, 2:08.051
27. Timothy O’Conner, Yamaha, 2:08.302
28. Les Pataki, Honda, 2:08.505
29. Glen Christianson, Yamaha, 2:08.660
30. Gary Berbaum, Yamaha, 2:08.998
31. Mark Johnson, Honda, 2:09.417
32. James Worthington, Aprilia, 2:09.470
33. Sean McNew, Honda, 2:09.898
34. Michael Deblanco, Yamaha, 2:09.975
35. Samantha Cotter, Honda, 2:10.445
36. Shawn Murray, Honda, 2:10.562
37. David Bothell, Honda, 2:10.823
38. Paul Wright, Yamaha, 2:10.849
39. David Kilcullen, Honda, 2:10.982
40. Keith Floyd, Yamaha, 2:11.160
41. Chris Reynolds, Honda, 2:11.434
42. Dan Rios, Yamaha, 2:11.493
43. Kevin McCrea, Yamaha, 2:12.756
44. Mark Vanderwerf, Yamaha, 2:14.395
45. Mike Silvester, Yamaha, 2:16.849
46. Bryan Hoelzer, Honda, 2:17.076
47. Edward Marchini, Yamaha, 2:28.286
48. Errol Tucker, Honda, 2:32.441
49. Colin Jensen, Aprilia, 2:37.211

AMA Supersport Practice Times
1. Aaron Gobert, Yamaha, 1:52.644
2. Jamie Hacking, Yamaha, 1:52.741
3. Jake Zemke, Honda, 1:52.918
4. Ben Bostrom, Honda, 1:52.986
5. Kurtis Roberts, Honda, 1:53.102
6. Jason DiSalvo, Yamaha, 1:53.462
7. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki, 1:53.463
8. Jamie Stauffer, Yamaha, 1:53.471
9. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki, 1:53.669
10. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda, 1:53.859
11. Miguel Duhamel, Honda, 1:53.929
12. Alex Gobert, Honda, 1:53.950
13. Aaron Yates, Suzuki, 1:54.040
14. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha, 1:54.360
15. Ben Spies, Suzuki, 1:54.596
16. Craig Connell, Honda, 1:54.783
17. Matt Wait, Yamaha, 1:54.829
18. Tony Meiring, Kawasaki, 1:55.256
19. Doug Chandler, Honda, 1:55.281
20. Andrew Nelson, Honda, 1:55.591
21. Owen Weichel, Kawasaki, 1:57.603
22. Jonathon Gomez, Yamaha, 1:57.884
23. Jason Curtis, Honda, 1:57.981
24. Thad Halsmer, Yamaha, 1:58.111
25. Chris Peris, Honda, 1:58.231
26. Greg Moore, Suzuki, 1:58.308
27. Darrin Mitchell, Suzuki, 1:58.810
28. Dirk Sanchez, Kawasaki, 1:59.724
29. Chris Siglin, Suzuki, 1:59.778
30. Joseph Ford, Yamaha, 1:59.851
31. Ty Howard, Honda, 1:59.900
32. James Mann, Yamaha, 2:00.945
33. Brent Bennett, Yamaha, 2:01.233
34. Heath Small, Yamaha, 2:01.369
35. Hector Romero, 2:01.449
36. Oliver Jervais, Kawasaki, 2:02.066
37. Antonio Piccioni, Yamaha, 2:02.149
38. Chad Simons, Yamaha, 2:02.273
39. Michael McAllister, Yamaha, 2:02.354
40. David Guy, Suzuki, 2:02.924
41. Tim Knutson, Yamaha, 2:02.959
42. Jason Hobbs, Suzuki, 2:03.573
43. Larry Roberts, Yamaha, 2:03.624
44. Crash Chris Lowe, Suzuki, 2:05.607

BMW Boxer Cup Practice:

1. Brian Parriott, USA, 2:04.636
2. Jason Perez, USA, 2:04.678
3. Markus Barth, Germany, 2:05.236
4. Thomas Hinterreiter, Austria, 2:05.736
5. Fernando Cristobal, Spain, 2:05.935
6. Richard Cooper, UK, 2:06.145
7. Sebastien Legrelle, Belgium, 2:06.386
8. Alessandro Tomassoni, Italy, 2:06.821
9. Guillaume Dietrich, France, 2:07.078
10. Tripp Nobles, USA, 2:07.123
11. Laurry Fremy, France, 2:07.364
12. Peter Ottl, Germany, 2:07.739
13. Lex Van Dijk, Holland, 2:07.896
14. Steven Casaer, Belgium, 2:08.142
15. Norbert Rebholz, Germany, 2:08.197
16. Eric Lejeune, Belgium, 2:08.224
17. Steve Atlas, USA, 2:08.274
18. Agusti Busquets, Spain, 2:08.406
19. Klaus Nies, Germany, 2:08.632
20. Robert Van Der Molen, Netherlands, 2:08.745
21. Francois Cicilliani, France, 2:08.919
22. Michael Galinski, Germany, 2:08.986
23. Ricky Orlando, USA, 2:08.999
24. Jeroen Oudeman, Netherlands, 2:09.066
25. Alex Busquets, Spain, 2:09.073
26. Federico Aliverti, Italy, 2:09.299
27. Jay Springsteen, USA, 2:09.318
28. Gabriele Perri, Italy, 2:09.416
29. Matt Layt, UK, 2:09.467
30. Andy Hofmann, Switzerland, 2:09.588
31. Barry Burrell, UK, 2:09.830
32. Nate Kern, USA, 2:10.008
33. Javier Valera, Spain, 2:10.703
34. Greg White, USA, 2:11.137
35. Rosana Scoleri, Italy, 2:11.567
36. Josep Maria Busquets, Spain, 2:11.584
37. Brian Catterson, USA, 2:11.760
38. Frank Shockley, USA, 2:12.368
39. Koen Vleugels, Belgium, 2:12.373
40. Dirk Buylinckx, Belgium, 2:12.518
41. Dave Campbell, USA, 2:12.528
42. Guido Stosser, Germany, 2:12.849
43. Jimmy Lewis, USA, 2:13.836
44. Gerald Young, USA, 2:15.569
45. Sylvester Lemanski, USA, 2:17.330
46. Jorge Diaz, Spain, 2:19.233

Nelson Tests Airfence At Daytona


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By David Swarts

Canadian teen Andrew Nelson tested soft barriers at Daytona during Thursday’s AMA Superstock qualifying session.

Nelson was riding his Honda Canada CBR600RR when he fell entering turn six, the last corner in the infield section of Daytona’s 3.56-mile road course. “I came in there way too deep and locked the front tire,” said Nelson.

“I was sliding along and thinking, ‘At least there’s Airfence.’ It worked out pretty good. I hit it, and I could’ve went to sleep in it. It was that soft. I’ve hit haybales that were put in front of a wall before, and it feels just like hitting a wall.”

Nelson missed the remainder of the Superstock qualifying session and ended up with the 24th-fastest time, 1:56.261.

Nelson was 12th-fastest on his repaired machine in Friday morning’s Superstock practice.


Roberts Continues To Set Pace In AMA Superbike Practice At Daytona

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Friday Morning AMA Superbike Practice Times:

1. Kurtis Roberts, Honda RC51, 1:49.501
2. Ben Bostrom, Honda RC51, 1:49.805
3. Aaron Yates, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:49.952
4. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki ZX-7RR, 1:50.270
5. Miguel Duhamel, Honda RC51, 1:50.776
6. Mat Mladin, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:50.805
7. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:51.558
8. Larry Pegram, Ducati 998RS, 1:51.558
9. Ben Spies, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:51.571
10. Doug Chandler, Honda CBR954RR, 1:51.715
11. Michael Barnes, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:52.425
12. Shawn Higbee, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:52.508
13. Steve Rapp, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:52.771
14. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:52.873
15. Brian Livengood, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:53.018
16. Eric Wood, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:53.428
17. Lee Acree, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:53.882
18. Jordan Szoke, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:54.029
19. Matt Furtek, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:54.121
20. Josh Hayes, Suyzuki GSX-R750, 1:54.141
21. Adam Fergusson, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:54.219
22. Mike Ciccotto, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:54.337
23. John Dugan, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:54.774
24. Chris Ulrich, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:54.922
25. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:55.043
26. Tom Wertman, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:55.184
27. James Randolph, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:55.245
28. Warwick Nowland, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:55.273
29. Jason Curtis, Honda CBR954RR, 1:55.296
30. Brian Stokes, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:56.174
31. Scott Harwell, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:56.198
32. Jack Pfeifer, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:56.442
33. Sandor Bitter, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:56.513
34. Dario Marchetti, Ducati 996, 1:56.733
35. Scott Jensen, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:56.l745
36. Michael Hannas, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:56.780
37. Jake Holden, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:56.965
38. Thomas Montano, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:57.124
39. Pat Mooney, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:57.669
40. Oliver Jervis, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:57.801


Revised AMA Schedule For Sunday At Daytona

From AMA Pro Racing:

Sunday, March 9, 2003:

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration: For crew, Sponsors & Guests

8:00 a.m. Tech Inspection

9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Pit assignments (at tech garage) for riders qualified 16th – 80th in the Daytona 200 Superbike race

8:00 – 9:15 a.m. Practice:

1. MBNA 250cc Grand Prix
2. Pro Honda Oils U.S. Supersport
3. BMW Boxer Cup
4. Chevy Trucks Superbike
5. Suzuki Genuine Accessories Superstock

Final Events:

9:30 a.m. MBNA 250cc Grand Prix (18 laps, 103 km)

10:30 a.m. Pro Honda Oils U.S. Supersport (18 laps, 103 km)

11:30 a.m. BMW Boxer Cup (13 laps, 70 km)

12:25 p.m. Opening Ceremony and Pole Award Presentation

12:50 p.m. Sighting Lap for the Daytona 200

1:10 p.m. Chevy Trucks Superbike, 62nd Daytona 200 by Arai (57 laps)

Suzuki Genuine Accessories Superstock (15 laps, 80 km)

Daytona International Speedway spokesperson Kathy Catron reports that tickets for Friday will be honored on Sunday.

Spectators holding tickets for Friday can exchange those tickets for General Admission tickets for Sunday at any ticket outlet at the Speedway. For $20 plus their Friday ticket spectators can upgrade to an infield grandstand seat on Sunday.


More, from a press release issued by Mat Mladin’s publicist, Steve Reeves:

RAIN DISRUPTS FINAL QUALIFYING FOR DAYTONA 200

Daytona Beach, Florida, USA – Heavy rain has forced the final AMA Superbike qualifying session for this weekend’s Daytona 200 to be cut short just minutes after the start of the session.

The rain has continued through the afternoon, with the likely outcome that the Superbikes will not take to the circuit again today and that the starting grid positions for Sunday’s 57-lap Daytona 200 mile classic will be determined by yesterday’s combined qualifying times.

Australia’s Mat Mladin was only able to complete three laps in this afternoon’s session before the rain started, but will start from the front row of the grid after setting the third fastest time yesterday.

Given the loss of track time this afternoon, the 2000 & 2001 winner of the Daytona 200 was confident with the preparations that have been made to his Team Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R1000 over the course of this week.

“The rain has definitely disrupted things here today as there are always new things that you want to try on the bike, but we don’t get that chance now,” said Mladin. “I’m happy with how we have progressed with setting up of the new bike this week. This morning we cruised around a bit and checked out some more settings on the bike, but at the moment I’m feeling quite happy with how things are going. All we can do now is wait for Sunday.”


Pro Honda Oils, Shoei To Sponsor AMA Supersport Class

From press releases issued by AMA Pro Racing:

PRO HONDA OILS EXTENDS SPONSORSHIP OF AMA U.S. SUPERSPORT CHAMPIONSHIP

PICKERINGTON, Ohio—AMA Pro Racing is happy to announce that long time sponsor, Pro Honda Oils will continue their involvement as title sponsor of the AMA U.S. Supersport Championship.

This marks the 10th anniversary of Pro Honda Oils’ sponsorship of the AMA U.S. Supersport Championship, being one of the longest-running sponsor relationships in AMA Pro Racing history. In addition to being title sponsor, Pro Honda Oils will be awarding a “Pro Honda Oils Championship Bonus” of $24,000 divided among the top-ten riders is the series.

Pro Honda Oils provides a comprehensive line of motorcycle-specific oils and chemicals, developed through the performance and durability testing of professional motorcycle racing. Pro Honda Oils is dedicated to providing riders with a top-quality product to fit their motorcycle performance needs.
The Pro Honda Oils U.S. Supersport Championship, introduced in 1987, is expected to be a highly competitive series this year with a full field of top riders, such as all-time series wins leader Miguel Duhamel, currently residing in Las Vegas, Tommy Hayden of Owensboro, Ky., Eric Bostrom, also of Las Vegas, along with Georgia native and defending champion Aaron Yates. As one of the AMA Pro Racing’s top series, records are expected to fall this year. This series hosts bikes from Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki.

“Pro Honda Oils is extremely proud to continue our association with AMA Pro Racing. As title sponsor of AMA Supersport, 2003 marks our 10th consecutive year as title sponsor of the series long acknowledged as one of the most competitive motorcycle racing series in the world,” says, Rick Mitchell, Assistant Manager, Motorcycle Parts, Sales and Marketing.

“AMA Pro Racing is proud to have Pro Honda Oils back as the title sponsor of the AMA U.S. Supersport Championship,” said Andy Leisner, Vice President of AMA Pro Racing. “Their dedication to the sport of motorcycle racing and to the AMA Supersport Championship is unequalled. Entering their 10th year of sponsorship, this series is sure to be one of the most competitive to date.”


SHOEI SAFETY HELMET TO BE PRESENTING SPONSOR FOR THE PRO HONDA OILS U.S. SUPERSPORT CHAMPIONSHIP

PICKERINGTON, Ohio – AMA Pro Racing welcomes one of the industry’s leading helmet technology companies, Shoei Safety Helmet, as the presenting sponsor for the Pro Honda Oils U.S. Supersport Championship. Effective immediately, the series will be called the Pro Honda Oils Supersport Championship presented by Shoei.

Since 1958 Shoei has worked to become a leader in helmet technology. The reputation and determination of its founder to produce helmets for the racing sector has made Shoei a top brand worldwide. Shoei’s commitment to helmet safety and its innovative technology to produce a quality product makes their sponsorship of the Supersport championship a perfect fit and affirms their pledge to rider safety.

“What a way to kick off bike week,” says AMA Pro Racing Vice President, Andy Leisner, “We are excited to add such an innovative and respected company such as Shoei to our Supersport championship. With Shoei coming on board as the presenting sponsor it shows their dedication to road racing and the safety of the riders.”

“Shoei Safety Helmet is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Pro Honda Oils U.S. Supersport Championship,” said Mike Schield, National Sales Manager of Shoei. “We wanted to further our dedication and promise to advance rider safety. By becoming part of one of AMA Pro Racing’s top series we feel we can achieve that.”



Rain Has Stopped, Preparations Under Way At Daytona


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By David Swarts

The rain has stopped, the track is being dried and AMA racers have been told to prepare for their events over the public address system at Daytona International Speedway as of 4:20 p.m. Eastern Time.

Originally, the 15-lap Superstock final was scheduled to be first Friday afternoon, but the 18-lap Supersport final will run first on the revised schedule.



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