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Mladin Quickest In Wednesday Afternoon AMA Superbike Practice At Daytona

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Wednesday Afternoon Superbike Practice Times:

1. Mat Mladin, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:49.413
2. Kurtis Roberts, Honda RC51, 1:49.723
3. Miguel Duhamel, Honda RC51, 1:50.149
4. Ben Bostrom, Honda RC51, 1:50.746
5. Aaron Yates, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:50.785
6. Ben Spies, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:50.937
7. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki ZX-7RR, 1:51.272
8. Doug Chandler, Honda CBR954RR, 1:52.105
9. Anthony Gobert, Ducati 998RS, 1:52.174
10. Jordan Szoke, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:52.493
11. Shawn Higbee, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:52.601
12. Larry Pegram, Ducati 998RS, 1:52.720
13. Steve Rapp, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:52.832
14. Josh Hayes, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:53.219
15. Jason Curtis, Honda CBR954RR, 1:53.559
16. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:53.574
17. Geoff May, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:53.751
18. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:54.045
19. Mike Ciccotto, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:54.113
20. Chris Ulrich, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:54.226
21. Matt Furtek, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:54.329
22. Chris Caylor, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:54.346
23. Andy Deatherage, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:54.425
24. Eric Wood, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:54.630
25. John Ashmead, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:55.098
26. Lee Acree, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:55.145
27. John Haner, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:56.107
28. John Dugan, Suzuki, 1:56.114
29. Jack Pfeifer, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:56.253
30. Pat Mooney, Suzuki, 1:56.389
31. Scott Harwell, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:56.684
32. Rick Narup, Suzuki, 1:56.727
33. Brian Stokes, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:56.847
34. James Compton, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:56.964
35. Brian Livengood, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:57.112
36. Warwick Nowland, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:57.137
37. Jake Holden, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:57.282
38. Ricky Orlando, Suzuki, 1:57.529
39. Rich Conicelli, Suzuki, 1:57.561
40. Thomas Montano, Suzuki, 1:57.598
41. Mike Luke, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:57.667
42. Adam Fergusson, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:57.707
43. C.R. Gittere, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:58.383
44. Scott Carpenter, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:58.578
45. Michael Rouleau, Suzuki, 1:58.583
46. Michael Hannas, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:58.624
47. John Jacobi, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:58.726
48. J.J. Roetlin, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:58.744
49. Ray Bowman, Suzuki, 1:58.852
50. Dario Marchetti, Ducati, 1:59.046
51. Jim Randolph, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:59.323
52. Rick Shaw, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:59.354
53. Anthony Fania, Suzuki, 1:59.397
54. Shane Gonyea, Suzuki, 1:59.536
55. Brett Ray, Suzuki, 1:59.573
56. Andrew Denyer, Suzuki, 1:59.750
57. Thomas Fournier, Ducati 996, 2:00.029
58. Jeff Bostrom, Suzuki, 2:00.135
59. Keith Pinkstaff, Yamaha YZF-R1, 2:00.259
60. Scott Jensen, Suzuki, 2:00.280

Anthony Gobert Riding With Broken Hand At Daytona

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By David Swarts and Bob Dragich

Ducati Austin’s Anthony Gobert is riding with a broken left hand at Daytona International Speedway.

“I broke it sparring,” Gobert told Roadracingworld.com Wednesday evening after practice. “Part of my training now is boxing, and we were sparring using mitts. I just hit it (the mitt) wrong.”

Gobert was seen taping and wrapping his left hand before riding his Ducati 998RS Superbike in practice as well as wearing a brace on the hand in between sessions.

Gobert only rode 12 laps in Wednesday afternoon’s Superbike practice session and was ninth-fastest with a 1:52.174. Mat Mladin was the fastest Superbike rider in afternoon session with time of 1:49.413, but Kurtis Roberts turned the fastest time of the day with a 1:49.314 in the first Superbike practice session.

Pridmore Tops Afternoon AMA Superstock Times From Daytona

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Afternoon Practice Times, Superstock (All Suzuki GSX-R750 unless indicated):
1. Jason Pridmore, 1:53.548
2. Mike Ciccotto, 1:53.693
3. Steve Rapp, 1:53.720
4. Jimmy Moore, 1:53.904
5. Jason DiSalvo, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:54.027
6. Chris Ulrich, 1:54.225
7. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 1:54.246
8. Josh Hayes, 1:54.690
9. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 1:54.791
10. Scott Greenwood, 1:54.918
11. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda CBR600RR, 1:55.139
12. Jake Zemke, Honda CBR600RR, 1:55.205
13. Alex Gobert, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:55.278
14. Matt Wait, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:55.415
15. Ben Bostrom, Honda CBR600RR, 1:55.424
16. Jordan Szoke, 1:55.636
17. Chris Caylor, 1:55.678
18. Tony Meiring, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 1:55.880
19. Ty Howard, Honda CBR600RR, 1:56.201
20. Craig Connell, Honda CBR600RR, 1:56.219
21. Andrew Nelson, Honda CBR600RR, 1:56.402
22. Scott Harwell, 1:56.537
23. Jamie Stauffer, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:56.593
24. Hawk Mazzotta, 1:57.464
25. Brian Stokes, 1:57.672
26. John Haner, 1:57.884
27. Chris Peris, Honda CBR600F4i, 1:58.500
28. Rich Conicelli, 1:58.573
29. John Dugan, 1:58.579
30. Jason Peters, 1:59.054
31. Thad Halsmer, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:59.197
32. Jake Holden, 1:59.350
33. Owen Weichel, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 1:59.815
34. Kevin Pate, 1:59.821
35. Jason Perez, Suzuki GSX-R600, 2:00.508
36. Adam Fergusson, 2:01.105
37. Darrin Mitchell, 2:01.132
38. Dave Estok, Buell, 2:01.313
39. James Kerker, Honda CBR600, 2:01.357
40. C.R. Gittere, 2:01.594
41. Chris Siglin, Suzuki GSX-R600, 2:01.643
42. Dave Alley, 2:02.106
43. Tom Wertman, 2:02.157
44. Jeff Bostrom, 2:02.507
45. Eric Haugo, 2:03.078
46. Tom Fournier, Ducati 748, 2:03.441
47. Paul Vitale, 2:04.820
48. Michael Hanley, 2:06.585
49. Crash Lowe, 2:06.702
50. Jessica Zalusky, 2:23.069



Honda Does Deal With Daytona

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From a press release:

Honda Inks Long Term Agreement with the “World Center of Racing”

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is pleased to announce an extension of its long-standing relationship with the Daytona Motor Speedway. A new seven-year agreement will position Honda as the “official motorcycle, ATV, scooter, and personal watercraft of the Daytona Motor Speedway”.

Motorcycle Division Vice President, Ray Blank, said, “We are very excited about this new chapter in one of Honda’s most treasured relationships. Both the Daytona Motor Speedway and Honda are synonymous with racing, and we look forward to working together to ensure a bright future for our sport.”


Hacking Tops AMA Supersport Practice Times Wednesday Afternoon At Daytona

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Supersport:

1. Jamie Hacking, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:52.893
2. Jason DiSalvo, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:53.090
3. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki ZX-6RR, 1:54.402
4. Jake Zemke, Honda CBR600RR, 1:54.451
5. Aaron Gobert, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:54.658
6. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:54.719
7. Matt Wait, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:55.166
8. Ben Spies, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:55.613
9. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda CBR600RR, 1:55.866
10. Alex Gobert, Honda CBR600RR, 1:55.905
11. Craig Connell, Honda CBR600RR, 1:56.053
12. Ben Bostrom, Honda CBR600RR, 1:56.065
13. Aaron Yates, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:56.094
14. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki ZX-6RR, 1:56.192
15. Miguel Duhamel, Honda CBR600RR, 1:56.362
16. Kurtis Roberts, Honda CBR600RR, 1:56.774
17. Tony Meiring, Kawasaki ZX-6RR, 1:56.818
18. Andrew Nelson, Honda CBR600RR, 1:57.006
19. Ty Howard, Honda CBR600RR, 1:57.380
20. Doug Chandler, Honda CBR600RR, 1:57.796
21. Jason Curtis, Honda CBR600RR, 1:58.130
22. Lee Acree, Suzukli GSX-R600, 1:58.198
23. Jamie Stauffer, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:58.347
24. Thad Halsmer, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:58.684
25. Jonathan Gomez, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:58.795
26. Jason Perez, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:59.061
27. Darrin Mitchell, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:59.956
28. Owen Weichel, Kawasaki ZX-6RR, 2:00.091
29. Dirk Sanchez, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 2:00.462
30. Chris Peris, Honda CBR600F4i, 2:01.174


Nicky Hayden Will Be At Daytona This Week

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By David Swarts

2002 AMA Superbike Champion Nicky Hayden will be at Daytona International Speedway Wednesday, according to younger brother Roger Lee Hayden.

Nicky Hayden, who will race in the 2003 MotoGP World Championship on a Repsol-sponsored Honda RC211V, will not race at Daytona, but will be a spectator, saids the younger Hayden.



No Limits Honda, On Daytona

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From a press release issued by No Limits Motor Sports Honda:

MEDLEY, CHANDLER & CURTIS SHAKEDOWN HONDAS @ DAYTONA CCS-FORMULA USA DATES, READY FOR AMA CHEVY TRUCKS U.S. SUPERBIKE SERIES 2003 EVENT #1.

Superbike legend Doug Chandler, multiple AMA award winning “Tuner Of The Year” Gary Medley and the duo’s racing protégé Jason Curtis of No Limit Motor Sports Honda persevere through a week of heavy rain and high humidity in order to shakedown and test numerous variables and tech combinations on the new Honda CBR600RR & CBR954RR in their continued effort to place the first year Honda team on the podium in the AMA Chevy Trucks Superbike series premiere event at the Daytona International Speedway.

The 2003 AMA event marks the highly anticipated return to the famed circuit which has conceived many memorable impressions on the dynamic duo of Chandler and Medley, both of whom were displaced from their long seated Daytona environment last season.

Chandler has come ever so close to Superbike wins on numerous occasions, ultimately finishing the 200 in the runner-up position more times then he cares to remember. He has however, attained success in Daytona support classes, with many wins on 600 and 750 machines. Chandler looks forward to being back out on the banked ovals of Daytona and feels he has as good a shot at the class wins as any of his competitors.

Team Manager Gary Medley has crewed his racers to over 12 class wins @ Daytona, including the prestigious Superbike crown 3 times with the likes of John Ashmead, Scott Russell and Chandler. Medley is working diligently to make his return to Daytona in 2003, his first as the team manager of NLMS Honda, a notable one. Medley has his team focused and determined. The entire crew is definitely pumped up and ready to kick off the new AMA season with a strong showing.

Jason Curtis, a record holder in offshore powerboat racing, is entering his 3rd year on a motorcycle of any type and looks very impressive on his CBR600RR. Review of the CBR600RR data acquisition by Medley revealed strong numbers by “The Kid” also referred to around the paddock as “Rocket Boy”. Both Curtis and Chandler are excited with the characteristics of the new Honda machines. Curtis explains, “My focus during the CCS-Formula USA shakedown was on my CBR600RR. I am happy with the discovery and data from the different set-ups we were able to test, barring the rain it was a good week for the team, we definitely progressed in a positive and efficient manner. I am looking forward to my inaugural season in the Honda Pro Oils 600 Super Sport Division.”






Radar Speeds From Wednesday Morning AMA Practice At Daytona

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Wednesday Morning Practice Radar Speeds As Recorded By The Roadracingworld.com Stalker Sport Radar Gun In Daytona’s Tri-Oval (best pass recorded, in mph):

Supersport:

1. Jake Zemke, Honda CBR600RR, 155.5
2. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki ZX-6RR, 153.3
3. Kurtis Roberts, Honda CBR600RR, 153.2
4. Matt Wait, Yamaha YZF-R6, 152.5
5. Alex Gobert, Honda CBR600RR, 152.4
6. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda CBR600RR, 152.2
7. Jason DiSalvo, Yamaha YZF-R6, 150.4
8. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha YZF-R6, 150.3
9. Aaron Yates, Suzuki GSX-R600, 149.8
10. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki ZX-6RR, 148.7
11. Doug Chandler, Honda CBR600RR, 147.2
12. Jason Curtis, Honda CBR600RR, 147.0
13. Jason Perez, Suzuki GSX-R600, 146.6
Superstock:

1. Steve Rapp, Suzuki GSX-R750, 160.6
2. C.R. Gittere, Suzuki GSX-R750, 159.2
3. Michael Hannas, Suzuki GSX-R750, 157.6
4. Mike Ciccotto, Suzuki GSX-R7650, 157.6
5. Matt Furtek, Suzuki GSX-R750, 156.1
6. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki GSX-R750, 155.6
7. Josh Hayes, Suzuki GSX-R750, 155.6
8. Scott Harwell, Suzuki GSX-R750, 155.6
9. Chris Ulrich, Suzuki GSX-R750, 155.0
10. Jake Zemke, Honda CBR600RR, 154.0
11. Kurtis Roberts, Honda CBR600RR, 153.5
12. Alex Gobert, Honda CBR600RR, 152.9
13. Brian Stokes, Suzuki GSX-R750, 152.5
14. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki, 152.4
15. Adam Fergusson, Suzuki GSX-R750, 152.0
16. Matt Wait, Yamaha YZF-R6, 151.9
17. Jason DiSalvo, Yamaha YZF-R6, 151.6
18. Jordan Szoke, Suzuki GSX-R750, 150.9
19. Tony Meiring, Kawasaki, 150.9
20. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki ZX-6RR, 150.3


250cc Grand Prix:

1. Rich Oliver, Yamaha, 148.8
2. Colin Jensen, Aprilia, 147.2
3. Chuck Sorensen, Aprilia, 146.2
4. James Worthington, Aprilia, 142.8
5. Steve Scott, Yamaha, 140.1
6. Leon Cortes, Honda, 140.1
7. Simon Turner, TSR Honda, 139.1
8. Neil Richardson, Yamaha, 138.6
9. Barrett Long, Yamaha, 135.9
10. Steve Genter, Honda, 135.5



Tripp Nobles Credits Airfence With Keeping Him Out Of The Hospital

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By David Swarts

Tilley Harley-Davidson/Buell’s Tripp Nobles claims the Airfence placed at the exit of the Daytona International Speedway chicane saved him from a trip to the hospital.

Nobles was running away with the wet Formula USA Thunderbike final at Daytona International Speedway March 2 when he crashed at the exit of the chicane.

“I just went across the puddle at the exit, and it got away from me,” recalled Nobles. “(I was) straight up and down. It didn’t do it on the warm-up lap, but I guess there was so many people ahead of me on the warm-up it dissipated when I got there. It didn’t do it on the first lap. I can’t blame it on anything but myself. It just hydroplaned and got thrown off.”

With water on the track, Nobles slid much farther and faster than he would have on a dry track and impacted soft barriers placed against the speedway’s outside retaining wall with considerable speed.

“Thank God for Airfences or I would’ve got into the wall,” said Nobles. “It was pretty cushy. It spun me around. I thought I would get caught up in it or it would flip me back out on the track, but it didn’t catch or hook or anything. It kind of absorbed a little bit.”

When asked what would’ve happened if he had hit the wall instead of the Airfence, Nobles said, “I would probably still be in the Care Center or on the way to Halifax (Regional Medical Center). Even though it’s in the rain, it was pretty fast. Yeah, I would’ve definitely been going to the hospital. So thank God for Airfence. Also thanks for John Ulrich for getting that (Roadracingworld.com Action Fund) together and getting the Airfence. I can’t thank him enough.”

Nobles raced again later the same day.

Racing Photographer Yves Jamotte, R.I.P.

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Well-known motorcycle racing photographer Yves Jamotte died Monday, March 3, of a heart attack.

Jamotte, 45, owned Sportsphotography, an agency which covered many types of motorcycle road racing, including the MotoGP, World Superbike and World Endurance Series.

Jamotte was based in Belgium. He is survived by his wife and two children.


More, from a press release issued by Honda Racing:

It is with great sadness that we write to inform you that our dear friend and colleague Yves Jamotte passed away last night. Yves, who one of motorcycle racing’s most colourful, and helpful personalities, has been associated with the Honda Motor Co., Ltd. press service for over 20 years as a racing and product photographer. His inspirational work speaks for itself, it is the man himself will be so sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of working alongside him, and the good fortune to know him as a friend.

Yves is survived by his wife Pascale, and children Kevin and Emilie. No date has yet been arranged for the funeral. The details of which we will make known to all our colleagues in racing as soon as we have them.

Yours sincerely,

Honda Europe Motorcycles and Honda Racing Corporation.


Mladin Quickest In Wednesday Afternoon AMA Superbike Practice At Daytona

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Wednesday Afternoon Superbike Practice Times:

1. Mat Mladin, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:49.413
2. Kurtis Roberts, Honda RC51, 1:49.723
3. Miguel Duhamel, Honda RC51, 1:50.149
4. Ben Bostrom, Honda RC51, 1:50.746
5. Aaron Yates, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:50.785
6. Ben Spies, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:50.937
7. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki ZX-7RR, 1:51.272
8. Doug Chandler, Honda CBR954RR, 1:52.105
9. Anthony Gobert, Ducati 998RS, 1:52.174
10. Jordan Szoke, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:52.493
11. Shawn Higbee, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:52.601
12. Larry Pegram, Ducati 998RS, 1:52.720
13. Steve Rapp, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:52.832
14. Josh Hayes, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:53.219
15. Jason Curtis, Honda CBR954RR, 1:53.559
16. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:53.574
17. Geoff May, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:53.751
18. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:54.045
19. Mike Ciccotto, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:54.113
20. Chris Ulrich, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:54.226
21. Matt Furtek, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:54.329
22. Chris Caylor, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:54.346
23. Andy Deatherage, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:54.425
24. Eric Wood, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:54.630
25. John Ashmead, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:55.098
26. Lee Acree, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:55.145
27. John Haner, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:56.107
28. John Dugan, Suzuki, 1:56.114
29. Jack Pfeifer, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:56.253
30. Pat Mooney, Suzuki, 1:56.389
31. Scott Harwell, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:56.684
32. Rick Narup, Suzuki, 1:56.727
33. Brian Stokes, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:56.847
34. James Compton, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:56.964
35. Brian Livengood, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:57.112
36. Warwick Nowland, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:57.137
37. Jake Holden, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:57.282
38. Ricky Orlando, Suzuki, 1:57.529
39. Rich Conicelli, Suzuki, 1:57.561
40. Thomas Montano, Suzuki, 1:57.598
41. Mike Luke, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:57.667
42. Adam Fergusson, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:57.707
43. C.R. Gittere, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:58.383
44. Scott Carpenter, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:58.578
45. Michael Rouleau, Suzuki, 1:58.583
46. Michael Hannas, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:58.624
47. John Jacobi, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:58.726
48. J.J. Roetlin, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:58.744
49. Ray Bowman, Suzuki, 1:58.852
50. Dario Marchetti, Ducati, 1:59.046
51. Jim Randolph, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:59.323
52. Rick Shaw, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:59.354
53. Anthony Fania, Suzuki, 1:59.397
54. Shane Gonyea, Suzuki, 1:59.536
55. Brett Ray, Suzuki, 1:59.573
56. Andrew Denyer, Suzuki, 1:59.750
57. Thomas Fournier, Ducati 996, 2:00.029
58. Jeff Bostrom, Suzuki, 2:00.135
59. Keith Pinkstaff, Yamaha YZF-R1, 2:00.259
60. Scott Jensen, Suzuki, 2:00.280

Anthony Gobert Riding With Broken Hand At Daytona



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By David Swarts and Bob Dragich

Ducati Austin’s Anthony Gobert is riding with a broken left hand at Daytona International Speedway.

“I broke it sparring,” Gobert told Roadracingworld.com Wednesday evening after practice. “Part of my training now is boxing, and we were sparring using mitts. I just hit it (the mitt) wrong.”

Gobert was seen taping and wrapping his left hand before riding his Ducati 998RS Superbike in practice as well as wearing a brace on the hand in between sessions.

Gobert only rode 12 laps in Wednesday afternoon’s Superbike practice session and was ninth-fastest with a 1:52.174. Mat Mladin was the fastest Superbike rider in afternoon session with time of 1:49.413, but Kurtis Roberts turned the fastest time of the day with a 1:49.314 in the first Superbike practice session.

Pridmore Tops Afternoon AMA Superstock Times From Daytona

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Afternoon Practice Times, Superstock (All Suzuki GSX-R750 unless indicated):
1. Jason Pridmore, 1:53.548
2. Mike Ciccotto, 1:53.693
3. Steve Rapp, 1:53.720
4. Jimmy Moore, 1:53.904
5. Jason DiSalvo, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:54.027
6. Chris Ulrich, 1:54.225
7. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 1:54.246
8. Josh Hayes, 1:54.690
9. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 1:54.791
10. Scott Greenwood, 1:54.918
11. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda CBR600RR, 1:55.139
12. Jake Zemke, Honda CBR600RR, 1:55.205
13. Alex Gobert, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:55.278
14. Matt Wait, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:55.415
15. Ben Bostrom, Honda CBR600RR, 1:55.424
16. Jordan Szoke, 1:55.636
17. Chris Caylor, 1:55.678
18. Tony Meiring, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 1:55.880
19. Ty Howard, Honda CBR600RR, 1:56.201
20. Craig Connell, Honda CBR600RR, 1:56.219
21. Andrew Nelson, Honda CBR600RR, 1:56.402
22. Scott Harwell, 1:56.537
23. Jamie Stauffer, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:56.593
24. Hawk Mazzotta, 1:57.464
25. Brian Stokes, 1:57.672
26. John Haner, 1:57.884
27. Chris Peris, Honda CBR600F4i, 1:58.500
28. Rich Conicelli, 1:58.573
29. John Dugan, 1:58.579
30. Jason Peters, 1:59.054
31. Thad Halsmer, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:59.197
32. Jake Holden, 1:59.350
33. Owen Weichel, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 1:59.815
34. Kevin Pate, 1:59.821
35. Jason Perez, Suzuki GSX-R600, 2:00.508
36. Adam Fergusson, 2:01.105
37. Darrin Mitchell, 2:01.132
38. Dave Estok, Buell, 2:01.313
39. James Kerker, Honda CBR600, 2:01.357
40. C.R. Gittere, 2:01.594
41. Chris Siglin, Suzuki GSX-R600, 2:01.643
42. Dave Alley, 2:02.106
43. Tom Wertman, 2:02.157
44. Jeff Bostrom, 2:02.507
45. Eric Haugo, 2:03.078
46. Tom Fournier, Ducati 748, 2:03.441
47. Paul Vitale, 2:04.820
48. Michael Hanley, 2:06.585
49. Crash Lowe, 2:06.702
50. Jessica Zalusky, 2:23.069



Honda Does Deal With Daytona

From a press release:

Honda Inks Long Term Agreement with the “World Center of Racing”

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is pleased to announce an extension of its long-standing relationship with the Daytona Motor Speedway. A new seven-year agreement will position Honda as the “official motorcycle, ATV, scooter, and personal watercraft of the Daytona Motor Speedway”.

Motorcycle Division Vice President, Ray Blank, said, “We are very excited about this new chapter in one of Honda’s most treasured relationships. Both the Daytona Motor Speedway and Honda are synonymous with racing, and we look forward to working together to ensure a bright future for our sport.”


Hacking Tops AMA Supersport Practice Times Wednesday Afternoon At Daytona

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Supersport:

1. Jamie Hacking, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:52.893
2. Jason DiSalvo, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:53.090
3. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki ZX-6RR, 1:54.402
4. Jake Zemke, Honda CBR600RR, 1:54.451
5. Aaron Gobert, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:54.658
6. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:54.719
7. Matt Wait, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:55.166
8. Ben Spies, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:55.613
9. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda CBR600RR, 1:55.866
10. Alex Gobert, Honda CBR600RR, 1:55.905
11. Craig Connell, Honda CBR600RR, 1:56.053
12. Ben Bostrom, Honda CBR600RR, 1:56.065
13. Aaron Yates, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:56.094
14. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki ZX-6RR, 1:56.192
15. Miguel Duhamel, Honda CBR600RR, 1:56.362
16. Kurtis Roberts, Honda CBR600RR, 1:56.774
17. Tony Meiring, Kawasaki ZX-6RR, 1:56.818
18. Andrew Nelson, Honda CBR600RR, 1:57.006
19. Ty Howard, Honda CBR600RR, 1:57.380
20. Doug Chandler, Honda CBR600RR, 1:57.796
21. Jason Curtis, Honda CBR600RR, 1:58.130
22. Lee Acree, Suzukli GSX-R600, 1:58.198
23. Jamie Stauffer, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:58.347
24. Thad Halsmer, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:58.684
25. Jonathan Gomez, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:58.795
26. Jason Perez, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:59.061
27. Darrin Mitchell, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:59.956
28. Owen Weichel, Kawasaki ZX-6RR, 2:00.091
29. Dirk Sanchez, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 2:00.462
30. Chris Peris, Honda CBR600F4i, 2:01.174


Nicky Hayden Will Be At Daytona This Week



Copyright 2003, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

By David Swarts

2002 AMA Superbike Champion Nicky Hayden will be at Daytona International Speedway Wednesday, according to younger brother Roger Lee Hayden.

Nicky Hayden, who will race in the 2003 MotoGP World Championship on a Repsol-sponsored Honda RC211V, will not race at Daytona, but will be a spectator, saids the younger Hayden.



No Limits Honda, On Daytona

From a press release issued by No Limits Motor Sports Honda:

MEDLEY, CHANDLER & CURTIS SHAKEDOWN HONDAS @ DAYTONA CCS-FORMULA USA DATES, READY FOR AMA CHEVY TRUCKS U.S. SUPERBIKE SERIES 2003 EVENT #1.

Superbike legend Doug Chandler, multiple AMA award winning “Tuner Of The Year” Gary Medley and the duo’s racing protégé Jason Curtis of No Limit Motor Sports Honda persevere through a week of heavy rain and high humidity in order to shakedown and test numerous variables and tech combinations on the new Honda CBR600RR & CBR954RR in their continued effort to place the first year Honda team on the podium in the AMA Chevy Trucks Superbike series premiere event at the Daytona International Speedway.

The 2003 AMA event marks the highly anticipated return to the famed circuit which has conceived many memorable impressions on the dynamic duo of Chandler and Medley, both of whom were displaced from their long seated Daytona environment last season.

Chandler has come ever so close to Superbike wins on numerous occasions, ultimately finishing the 200 in the runner-up position more times then he cares to remember. He has however, attained success in Daytona support classes, with many wins on 600 and 750 machines. Chandler looks forward to being back out on the banked ovals of Daytona and feels he has as good a shot at the class wins as any of his competitors.

Team Manager Gary Medley has crewed his racers to over 12 class wins @ Daytona, including the prestigious Superbike crown 3 times with the likes of John Ashmead, Scott Russell and Chandler. Medley is working diligently to make his return to Daytona in 2003, his first as the team manager of NLMS Honda, a notable one. Medley has his team focused and determined. The entire crew is definitely pumped up and ready to kick off the new AMA season with a strong showing.

Jason Curtis, a record holder in offshore powerboat racing, is entering his 3rd year on a motorcycle of any type and looks very impressive on his CBR600RR. Review of the CBR600RR data acquisition by Medley revealed strong numbers by “The Kid” also referred to around the paddock as “Rocket Boy”. Both Curtis and Chandler are excited with the characteristics of the new Honda machines. Curtis explains, “My focus during the CCS-Formula USA shakedown was on my CBR600RR. I am happy with the discovery and data from the different set-ups we were able to test, barring the rain it was a good week for the team, we definitely progressed in a positive and efficient manner. I am looking forward to my inaugural season in the Honda Pro Oils 600 Super Sport Division.”






Radar Speeds From Wednesday Morning AMA Practice At Daytona

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Wednesday Morning Practice Radar Speeds As Recorded By The Roadracingworld.com Stalker Sport Radar Gun In Daytona’s Tri-Oval (best pass recorded, in mph):

Supersport:

1. Jake Zemke, Honda CBR600RR, 155.5
2. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki ZX-6RR, 153.3
3. Kurtis Roberts, Honda CBR600RR, 153.2
4. Matt Wait, Yamaha YZF-R6, 152.5
5. Alex Gobert, Honda CBR600RR, 152.4
6. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda CBR600RR, 152.2
7. Jason DiSalvo, Yamaha YZF-R6, 150.4
8. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha YZF-R6, 150.3
9. Aaron Yates, Suzuki GSX-R600, 149.8
10. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki ZX-6RR, 148.7
11. Doug Chandler, Honda CBR600RR, 147.2
12. Jason Curtis, Honda CBR600RR, 147.0
13. Jason Perez, Suzuki GSX-R600, 146.6
Superstock:

1. Steve Rapp, Suzuki GSX-R750, 160.6
2. C.R. Gittere, Suzuki GSX-R750, 159.2
3. Michael Hannas, Suzuki GSX-R750, 157.6
4. Mike Ciccotto, Suzuki GSX-R7650, 157.6
5. Matt Furtek, Suzuki GSX-R750, 156.1
6. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki GSX-R750, 155.6
7. Josh Hayes, Suzuki GSX-R750, 155.6
8. Scott Harwell, Suzuki GSX-R750, 155.6
9. Chris Ulrich, Suzuki GSX-R750, 155.0
10. Jake Zemke, Honda CBR600RR, 154.0
11. Kurtis Roberts, Honda CBR600RR, 153.5
12. Alex Gobert, Honda CBR600RR, 152.9
13. Brian Stokes, Suzuki GSX-R750, 152.5
14. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki, 152.4
15. Adam Fergusson, Suzuki GSX-R750, 152.0
16. Matt Wait, Yamaha YZF-R6, 151.9
17. Jason DiSalvo, Yamaha YZF-R6, 151.6
18. Jordan Szoke, Suzuki GSX-R750, 150.9
19. Tony Meiring, Kawasaki, 150.9
20. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki ZX-6RR, 150.3


250cc Grand Prix:

1. Rich Oliver, Yamaha, 148.8
2. Colin Jensen, Aprilia, 147.2
3. Chuck Sorensen, Aprilia, 146.2
4. James Worthington, Aprilia, 142.8
5. Steve Scott, Yamaha, 140.1
6. Leon Cortes, Honda, 140.1
7. Simon Turner, TSR Honda, 139.1
8. Neil Richardson, Yamaha, 138.6
9. Barrett Long, Yamaha, 135.9
10. Steve Genter, Honda, 135.5



Tripp Nobles Credits Airfence With Keeping Him Out Of The Hospital

By David Swarts

Tilley Harley-Davidson/Buell’s Tripp Nobles claims the Airfence placed at the exit of the Daytona International Speedway chicane saved him from a trip to the hospital.

Nobles was running away with the wet Formula USA Thunderbike final at Daytona International Speedway March 2 when he crashed at the exit of the chicane.

“I just went across the puddle at the exit, and it got away from me,” recalled Nobles. “(I was) straight up and down. It didn’t do it on the warm-up lap, but I guess there was so many people ahead of me on the warm-up it dissipated when I got there. It didn’t do it on the first lap. I can’t blame it on anything but myself. It just hydroplaned and got thrown off.”

With water on the track, Nobles slid much farther and faster than he would have on a dry track and impacted soft barriers placed against the speedway’s outside retaining wall with considerable speed.

“Thank God for Airfences or I would’ve got into the wall,” said Nobles. “It was pretty cushy. It spun me around. I thought I would get caught up in it or it would flip me back out on the track, but it didn’t catch or hook or anything. It kind of absorbed a little bit.”

When asked what would’ve happened if he had hit the wall instead of the Airfence, Nobles said, “I would probably still be in the Care Center or on the way to Halifax (Regional Medical Center). Even though it’s in the rain, it was pretty fast. Yeah, I would’ve definitely been going to the hospital. So thank God for Airfence. Also thanks for John Ulrich for getting that (Roadracingworld.com Action Fund) together and getting the Airfence. I can’t thank him enough.”

Nobles raced again later the same day.

Racing Photographer Yves Jamotte, R.I.P.

Copyright 2003, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

Well-known motorcycle racing photographer Yves Jamotte died Monday, March 3, of a heart attack.

Jamotte, 45, owned Sportsphotography, an agency which covered many types of motorcycle road racing, including the MotoGP, World Superbike and World Endurance Series.

Jamotte was based in Belgium. He is survived by his wife and two children.


More, from a press release issued by Honda Racing:

It is with great sadness that we write to inform you that our dear friend and colleague Yves Jamotte passed away last night. Yves, who one of motorcycle racing’s most colourful, and helpful personalities, has been associated with the Honda Motor Co., Ltd. press service for over 20 years as a racing and product photographer. His inspirational work speaks for itself, it is the man himself will be so sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of working alongside him, and the good fortune to know him as a friend.

Yves is survived by his wife Pascale, and children Kevin and Emilie. No date has yet been arranged for the funeral. The details of which we will make known to all our colleagues in racing as soon as we have them.

Yours sincerely,

Honda Europe Motorcycles and Honda Racing Corporation.


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