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1. Rich Oliver, Yamaha
2. Chuck Sorensen, Aprilia, -14.459 seconds
3. Simon Turner, Honda, -40.497
4. Colin Jensen, Aprilia, -67.924
5. Perry Melneciuc, Yamaha, -85.740
6. Michael Montoya, Yamaha, -86.171
7. Darren Fulce, Yamaha, -89.163
8. Chris Pyles, Honda, -1 lap, crash
9. Ed Marchini, Yamaha, -1 lap
10. Sandy Noce, Yamaha, -1 lap
11. Greg Esser, Honda, -1 lap
12. Mark Watts, Honda, -1 lap
13. Sean Crane, Yamaha, -1 lap
14. John France, Honda, -1 lap
15. Steve Scott, Yamaha, -1 lap
16. Stephen Bowline, Honda, -1 lap
17. Sean Wray, Yamaha, -1 lap
18. Ben Welch, Yamaha, -1 lap
19. Shawn Murray, Honda, -1 lap (penalized 10 seconds)
20. Richard Denman, Honda, -1 lap
21. Michael Janzen, Honda, -2 laps
22. Sean McNew, Honda, -10 laps, DNF
23. Leonard Mellgren, Yamaha, -12 laps, DNF (penalized 10 seconds)
24. Ed Sorbo, Yamaha, DQ

AMA 250cc Grand Prix Point Standings:

1. Oliver, 75 points
2. Sorensen, 64 points
3. Turner, 58 points
4. Jensen, 54 points
5. Melneciuc, 51 points
6. Pyles, 47 points
7. Marchini, 44 points
8. Esser, 39 points
9. Bowline, 28 points
10. Sorbo, 10 seconds

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Reacting to recent news reports quoting DORNA boss Carmelo Ezpeleta as saying that there will be a Grand Prix race in the United States in 2004–and that the race will feature the MotoGP class run with AMA National classes–AMA Pro Racing officials say they have had no discussions with DORNA.

AMA Pro Racing Vice President of Communications Kerry Graeber said that there has been no contact with DORNA and no planning involving running an AMA National in conjunction with a MotoGP race.

Speaking at California Speedway Sunday morning, Graeber said that AMA Pro Racing was not opposed to the idea, in principal.

AMA Pro Racing West Coast Vice President Andy Leisner added that any such event would have to be scheduled to work within the AMA National schedule.

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By David Swarts

Manuel Poggiali barely made the grid in wet qualifying, charged from the 23rd starting spot on his factory Aprilia RSW250 and won his debut 250cc Grand Prix. Honda-mounted Japanese wild card riders Hiroshi Aoyama and Yuki Takahashi finished second and third, respectively.

250cc Grand Prix Results:

1. Manuel Poggiali, Aprilia, 19 laps, 41:36.284
2. Hiroshi Aoyama, Honda, -1.373 seconds
3. Yuki Takahashi, Honda, -1.496 seconds
4. Sebastian Porto, Honda, -1.700 seconds
5. Franco Battaini, Aprilia, -11.771 seconds
6. Fonsi Nieto, Aprilia, -13.220 seconds
7. Roberto Rolfo, Honda, -13.497 seconds
8. Naoki Matsudo, Yamaha, -14.027 seconds
9. Tekkyu Kayo, Yamaha, -24.546 seconds
10. Sylvain Guintoli, Aprilia, -42.722 seconds
11. Alex Debon, Honda, -43.246 seconds
12. Erwan Nigon, Aprilia, -47.871 seconds
13. Joan Olive, Aprilia, -69.405 seconds
14. Johan Stigefelt, Aprilia, -69.779 seconds
15. Jakub Smrz, Honda, -81.048 seconds

20. Katja Poensgen, Honda, -1 lap

24. Anthony West, Aprilia, -4 laps, DNF, crash
25. Toni Elias, Aprilia, -5 laps, DNF, retired

27. Randy De Puniet, Aprilia, DNF, -15 laps, retired

From a press release issued by AMA Pro Racing:

The Following Statement Is In Regards to Timing and Scoring

FONTANA, CA–Regrettably, AMA Pro Racing has experienced severe technical difficulties in regards to its timing and scoring operations this weekend. This has resulted in the delay of issuing qualifying times and final results and, in a couple of instances, errors. Fortunately, in each case, the errors were discovered and corrected. The technical problems were further complicated by difficult situations on the track including riders shortcutting the course (all sessions including Superbike, race one) and a red flag situation (Superstock). These types of occurrences require AMA Pro Racing to take such added steps as applying time penalties, etc.

According to Ken Rogers, AMA Pro Racing Director of Timing and Scoring, his team has experienced a number of unusual and frustrating occurrences. “A rash of unrelated problems such as software glitches, hardware failures, an internet failure and connectivity problems with the facility have all hit simultaneously, forcing us to scramble. Individually, any of these would have been problematic but collectively it’s made the situation almost impossible,” said Rogers.

To ensure accuracy and integrity in its timing and scoring operations, AMA Pro Racing utilizes a highly-sophisticated computer-based system as well as a manual back-up system. If discrepancies occur, the two systems can be cross-checked. Additionally, AMA Pro Racing has the ability to review video tape of the races. This multi-level “check and balance” system provides the highest level of accuracy. Rogers also pointed out that absolutely no data has been lost and that it’s simply a matter of relying on our primary back-up systems when this type of situation occurs.

For the remainder of the weekend, all results will be manually cross checked before issuance. Additionally, results will be subject to added scrutiny from AMA Pro Racing personnel. While this may result in a slight delay, AMA Pro Racing is taking these steps to ensure the high level of confidence that our riders and teams deserve and have come to expect.

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By David Swarts

Jamie Hacking and his wife Rachel narrowly escaped injury in what could have been a very serious automobile accident Saturday night on the grounds of California Speedway.

“He’s glad to be alive,” Yamaha Team Manager Tom Halverson told Roadracingworld.com Sunday morning.

The Hackings were returning from dinner on a track perimeter road, headed to their motorcoach in the paddock, at about 8:00 p.m. local time.

In the midst of negotiating a right-left in front of the Speedway administration building, Hacking struck a metal parking gate that had been left unsecured and had swung out into the roadway.

According to Halverson, a metal pole from the gate went through the Hackings’ windshield, and the pole only missed Jamie Hacking’s head because he moved it at the last second. The pole then recoiled back over the top of Hacking’s head and came back out of the car.

California Speedway Public Relations Director Dennis Bickmeier confirmed the accident, but he did not know why the gate to Parking Lot One had been left unlatched. Bickmeier added that the Speedway’s medical director went to the scene and that no one was injured in the incident.

Halverson said Rachel Hacking was in shock at the scene.

Bickmeier also said the incident is being investigated by the Speedway and by San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department deputies, who were on the property as part of the race weekend security.

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125cc Grand Prix Results:

1. Stefano Perugini, Aprilia, 18 laps, 40:53.083
2. Mirko Giansanti, Aprilia, -0.037 second
3. Steve Jenkner, Aprilia, -1.033 seconds
4. Andrea Dovizioso, Honda, -8.594 seconds
5. Youichi Ui, Aprilia, -8.940 seconds
6. Pablo Nieto, Aprilia, -9.083 seconds
7. Daniel Pedrosa, Honda, -22.993 seconds
8. Lucio Cecchinello, Aprilia, -29.701 seconds
9. Thomas Luthi, Honda, -33.708 seconds
10. Gino Borsoi, Aprilia, -34.234 seconds
11. Mika Kallio, Honda, -34.280 seconds
12. Simone Corsoi, Honda, -35.245 seconds
13. Max Sabbatani, Aprilia, -35.818 seconds
14. Gabor Talmacsi, Aprilia, -35.945 seconds
15. Gioele Pellino, Aprilia, -36.307 seconds

17. Masao Azuma, Honda, -43.063 seconds

23. Roberto Locatelli, KTM, -77.164 seconds

30. Casey Stoner, Aprilia, -10 laps, DNF, crash

33. Alex De Angelis, Aprilia, -12 laps, crash
34. Arnaud Vincent, KTM, -16 laps, retired
35. Emilio Alzamora, Derbi, -16 laps, retired

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Sunday Morning AMA Superbike Practice Times From California Speedway:

1. Mat Mladin, Suzuki, 1:25.458
2. Aaron Yates, Suzuki, 1:25.593
3. Miguel Duhamel, Honda, 1:25.921
4. Kurtis Roberts, Honda, 1:26.101
5. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki, 1:26.114
6. Ben Bostrom, Honda, 1:26.197
7. Larry Pegram, Ducati, 1:27.088
8. Anthony Gobert, Ducati, 1:27.330
9. Jordan Szoke, Suzuki, 1:28.454
10. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki, 1:28.805
11. Chris Caylor, Suzuki, 1:29.471
12. Geoff May, Suzuki, 1:29.972
13. Michael Barnes, Suzuki, 1:30.116
14. Shawn Higbee, Suzuki, 1:30.152
15. Rich Conicelli, Suzuki, 1:30.254
16. Dean Mizdal, Suzuki, 1:30.372
17. Jeremy Toye, Suzuki, 1:30.478
18. John Dugan, Suzuki, 1:30.768
19. John Haner, Suzuki, 1:30.830
20. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki, 1:31.083
21. Francis Martin, Suzuki, 1:31.330
22. Brian Livengood, Suzuki, 1:31.464
23. Alan Schmidt, Suzuki, 1:31.481
24. Clint McBain, Suzuki, 1:31.678
25. Scott Jensen, Suzuki, 1:31.968
26. Jack Pfeifer, Suzuki, 1:32.412
27. Robert Christman, Suzuki, 1:32.616
28. Thomas Montano, Suzuki, 1:32.769
29. Marco Martinez, Suzuki, 1:33.037
30. Jeff Williams, Suzuki, 1:33.090

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Unofficial AMA Supersport Race Results:

1. Jamie Hacking, Yamaha, 17 laps
2. Aaron Gobert, Yamaha, -2.621 seconds
3. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki, -4.360 seconds
4. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha, -4.483 seconds
5. Ben Spies, Suzuki, -16.627 seconds
6. Doug Chandler, Honda, -18.332 seconds
7. Miguel Duhamel, Honda, -21.751 seconds
8. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda, -22.824 seconds
9. Jason DiSalvo, Yamaha, -22.827 seconds
10. Jake Zemke, Honda, -24.180 seconds
11. Alex Gobert, Honda, -29.239 seconds
12. Ty Howard, Honda, -29.390 seconds
13. Marty Craggill, Honda, -32.705 seconds
14. Steve Crevier, Suzuki, -33.491 seconds
15. Tony Meiring, Kawasaki, -33.120 seconds
16. Chris Peris, Honda, -42.298 seconds
17. Craig Connell, Honda, -57.014 seconds
18. Nate Wait, Kawasaki, -57.990 seconds
19. Jason Perez, Suzuki, -58.411 seconds
20. Jason Curtis, Honda, -80.603
21. Thad Halsmer, Yamaha, -84.430
22. Clint McBain, Suzuki, -92.418
23. Francis Martin, Suzuki, -97.792
24. Lenny Beckman, Kawasaki, -1 lap
25. Scott Simpson, Suzuki, -1 lap
26. Matt Zurbuchen, Suzuki, -1 lap
27. David Guy, Suzuki, -1 lap
28. Tim Knutson, Yamaha, -1 lap
29. Matt Hartlieb, Suzuki, -1 lap
30. David Lambert, Suzuki, -1 lap

31. James Jessen, Yamaha, -1 lap
32. James Kerker, Honda, -1 lap
33. Jay Tanner, Yamaha, -1 lap
34. Tim Cook, Yamaha, -1 lap
35. Hector Romero, Yamaha, -1 lap
36. Heath Small, Yamaha, -1 lap
37. Matt Wait, Yamaha, -3 laps, DNF, mechanical
38. Jamie Stauffer, Yamaha, -4 laps, DNF
39. Andrew Nelson, Honda, -5 laps, DNF
40. Jeff Williams, Suzuki, -6 laps, DNF
41. Quenton Wilson, Suzuki, -8 laps, DNF
42. Chris Siebenhaar, Honda, -11 laps, DNF
43. Ty Howard, Honda, DNF
44. James Mann, Yamaha, DNF

AMA Supersport Point Standings:
1. Hacking, 69 points
2. Aaron Gobert, 55 points
3. Duhamel, 54 points
4. Buckmaster, 53 points
5. DiSalvo, 49 points
6. Zemke/Spies, TIE, 48 points
8. Tommy Hayden, 47 points
9. Roger Lee Hayden, 42 points
10. Roberts/Chandler/ TIE, 37 points