Home Blog Page 7075

Chuck Sorensen Wraps Up AMA 250cc GP Championship With A Win At VIR

newspaper
-
0
Chuck Sorensen Wraps Up AMA 250cc GP Championship With A Win At VIR

Copyright 2002, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

AMA 250cc Grand Prix Results:

1. Chuck Sorensen, Aprilia, 17 laps
2. Jason DiSalvo, Honda
3. Simon Turner, Yamaha
4. Ed Sorbo, Yamaha
5. Perry Melneciuc, Yamaha
6. Chris Pyles, Yamaha
7. Colin Jensen, Aprilia
8. Steve Scott, Yamaha
9. Ty Piz, Yamaha
10. Barrett Long, Yamaha, -1 lap
11. James Bonner, Yamaha, 1 lap
12. Greg Esser, Honda, -1 lap
13. Gert Van Der Merwe, Yamaha, -1 lap
14. Jeremy Bonnett, Yamaha, -1 lap
15. Sean Wray, Yamaha, -1 lap
16. Jamie Worthington, Aprilia, -1 lap
17. Chad Healy, Yamaha, -10 laps
18. Rich Oliver, Yamaha, -13 laps, DNF, crash
19. John France, Honda, -16 laps

Final AMA 250cc GP Point Standings:

1. Sorensen, 306
2. DiSalvo, 265
3. Melneciuc, 262
4. Turner, 251
5. Sorbo, 238
6. Oliver, 216
7. Jensen, 214
8. Piz, 209
9. John Williams, 146
10. Darren Fulce, 140

Aaron Yates Starts Saturday At VIR By Leading AMA Supersport Practice

newspaper
-
0
Aaron Yates Starts Saturday At VIR By Leading AMA Supersport Practice

Copyright 2002, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

Saturday Morning AMA Superport Practice Times:

1. Aaron Yates, Suzuki, 1:28.34
2. Anthony Gobert, Yamaha, 1:28.60
3. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda, 1:28.74
4. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki, 1:28.74
5. Jake Zemke, Honda, 1:28.89
6. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki, 1:29.05
7. Ben Spies, Suzuki, 1:29.85
8. Tom Kipp, Suzuki, 1:29.90
9. Josh Hayes, Suzuki, 1:30.26
10. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki, 1:30.38
11. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha, 1:30.47
12. Alex Gobert, Honda, 1:30.70
13. Tony Meiring, Kawasaki, 1:30.71
14. Aaron Gobert, Yamaha, 1:30.99
15. Andrew Nelson, Honda, 1:31.01
16. Mike Hale, Honda, 1:31.02
17. Ty Howard, Suzuki, 1:31.06
18. Matt Furtek, Yamaha, 1:32.10
19. Michael Hannas, Suzuki, 1:32.37
20. Tyler Wadsworth, Yamaha, 1:33.50
21. Kevin Pate, Suzuki, 1:33.717
22. Andy Caldwell, Suzuki, 1:34.046
23. Chuck Ivey, Suzuki, 1:34.383
24. Jeff Muskopf, Suzuki, 1:35.568
25. C.R. Gittere, Suzuki, 1:35.958
26. James Kerker, Honda, 1:36.610
27. Giovanni Rojas, Triumph, 1:37.046
28. Hector Romero, Yamaha, 1:37.316
29. Raymond Bowman, Honda, 1:37.348
30. Justin Blake, Suzuki, 1:37.479
31. Mickey Lane, Kawasaki, 1:37.508
32. Marcus Winfree, Suzuki, 1:37.525
33. Frank Wiot, Yamaha, 1:40.171

Fergusson Takes Pole With New Lap Record, Buckmaster Crashes In FX Qualifying At VIR

newspaper
-
0
Fergusson Takes Pole With New Lap Record, Buckmaster Crashes In FX Qualifying At VIR

Copyright 2002, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

By David Swarts

Corona Extra Suzuki’s Adam Fergusson took pole position Saturday at Virginia International Raceway with a new Formula Xtreme lap record (1:26.632) on his Dunlop-equipped GSX-R1000. Fergusson’s time beat Jason Pridmore’s old lap record of 1:27.073.

The big news, however, was that Graves Yamaha’s Damon Buckmaster, the Formula Xtreme points leader, crashed his YZF-R1 while on a qualifying tire late in the session.

Buckmaster injured his right hand in the fall, but the full extent of Buckmaster’s injury is not known as post time.

Buckmaster’s best time of 1:26.826 was good enough for the second starting spot. Attack Suzuki’s Jason Pridmore qualified third with a 1:26.987 on his GSX-R1000. Erion Honda’s Roger Lee Hayden earned the last front row starting spot with a 1:27.214 on a CBR954RR.

Bruce Transportation Group Honda’s Jake Zemke, another Formula Xtreme Championship hopeful, qualified sixth with a 1:27.534.

AMA Formula Xtreme Qualifying Results:

1. Adam Fergusson, Suzuki, 1:26.632
2. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha, 1:26.826
3. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki, 1:26.987
4. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda, 1:27.214
5. Josh Hayes, Suzuki, 1:27.440
6. Jake Zemke, Honda, 1:27.534
7. Steve Rapp, Suzuki, 1:27.722
8. Mike Hale, Honda, 1:28.114
9. Tom Kipp, Suzuki, 1:28.262
10. Ben Spies, Suzuki, 1:28.376
11. Alex Gobert, Honda, 1:28.456
12. Aaron Gobert, Yamaha, 1:28.873
13. Lance Isaacs, Yamaha, 1:29.181
14. Geoff May, Suzuki, 1:29.594
15. James Compton, Suzuki, 1:30.457
16. Jason Curtis, Yamaha, 1:31.117
17. Scott Carpenter, Suzuki, 1:31.259
18. Jeff Bostrom, Suzuki, 1:31.547
19. Marco Martinez, Suzuki, 1:32.327
20. Michael Fitzpatrick, Suzuki, 1:32.921
21. Tim Falcone, Suzuki, 1:33.647
22. Kenyon Kluge, Suzuki, 1:34.297
23. James Kerker, Honda, 1:34.790
24. James Bonner, Yamaha, 1:35.378
25. Rick Narup, Suzuki, 1:25.926
26. M. McAllister, Yamaha, 1:36.106

Qualifying Cut-off Time: 1:37.028

Updated Post: Nicky Hayden Wins AMA Superbike Race And Championship At VIR

newspaper
-
0
Updated Post: Nicky Hayden Wins AMA Superbike Race And Championship At VIR

Copyright 2002, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

By David Swarts

American Honda’s Nicky Hayden won an attrition-filled AMA Superbike race Saturday at Virginia International Raceway on a Dunlop-equipped Honda RC51. His 9th win of the season earned Hayden first AMA Superbike Championship; at age 21, Hayden is the youngest AMA Superbike Champion ever.

With Kawasaki’s Eric Bostrom leading and Hayden running fourth, Team Blimpie Yoshimura Suzuki’s Aaron Yates crashed out of second place, a lowside crash in turn five on lap eight.

Bostrom then crashed out of the lead in turn four on lap nine.

Mat Mladin inherited the lead but ran off the track in turn one and dropped back to third on lap 13.

Running second behind Hayden on lap 16, Hacking broke and dropped out of the race.

Mladin took over second but only until lap 20 when his GSX-R750 also broke.

Hayden steadily moved up with each retirement, took the lead on lap 13 and won the race by eight seconds over HMC Ducati’s Doug Chandler and Honda’s Miguel Duhamel.

AMA Superbike Race One Results:

1. Nicky Hayden, Honda, 28 laps
2. Doug Chandler, Ducati, -8.029 seconds
3. Miguel Duhamel, Honda, -14.717 seconds
4. Kurtis Roberts, Honda, -38.442 seconds
5. Pascal Picotte, Ducati, -67.308 seconds
6. Brian Livengood, Suzuki, -75.710 seconds
7. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki, -1 lap
8. Geoff May, Suzuki, -1 lap
9. Andrew Deatherage, Suzuki, -1 lap
10. Brian Parriott, Suzuki, -1 lap
11. Dean Mizdal, Suzuki, -1 lap
12. Jeremy Toye, Suzuki, -1 lap
13. John Dugan, Suzuki, -1 lap
14. Justin Blake, Suzuki, -1 lap
15. Alan Schmidt, Suzuki, -1 lap
16. Michael Fitzpatrick, Suzuki, -1 lap
17. Scott Jensen, Suzuki, -1 lap
18. Thomas Montano, Ducati, -1 lap
19. Marco Martinez, Suzuki, -1 lap
20. Christopher S. Rankin, Suzuki, -1 lap
21. John Jacobi, Suzuki, -1 lap
22. Scott Carpenter, Suzuki, -1 lap
23. Robert Christman, Suzuki, -1 lap
24. J.J. Roetlin, Suzuki, -1 lap
25. Shane Clarke, Suzuki, -2 laps
26. Mat Mladin, Suzuki, -9 laps, DNF, mechanical
27. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki, -12 laps, DNF, mechanical
28. Robert Jensen, Suzuki, -14 laps, DNF
29. Giovanni Rojas, Suzuki, -15 laps, DNF
30. C.R. Gittere, Suzuki, -18 laps, DNF
31. Eric Bostrom, Suzuki, -20 laps, DNF, mechanical
32. Aaron Yates, Suzuki, -21 laps, DNF, crash
33. Chris Rankin of Maryland, -25 laps, DNF
34. Jake Holden, Suzuki, -28 laps, DNF

AMA Superbike Championship Point Standings:

1. Hayden, 488
2. Bostrom, 414
3. Duhamel, 375
4. Picotte, 330
5. Yates, 316
6. Parriott, 284
7. Livengood, 271
8. Mladin, 267
9. Chandler, 267
10. Hacking, 260
11. Deatherage, 231
12. Haskovec, 206
13. Rich Conicelli, 165
14. Anthony Gobert, 163
15. Jason DiSalvo, 148
16. Mizdal, 142
17. Robert Jensen, 138
18. Dugan, 131
19. Roberts, 130
20. Schmidt, 126

Nicky Hayden Takes Fourth AMA Superbike Pole Position Of The Season With New Lap Record At VIR

newspaper
-
0
Nicky Hayden Takes Fourth AMA Superbike Pole Position Of The Season With New Lap Record At VIR

Copyright 2002, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

American Honda’s Nicky Hayden now has a 36-point lead over Eric Bostrom in the AMA Superbike Championship standings, counting the bonus point awarded for qualifying on pole.

Saturday AMA Superbike Qualifying Times:

1. Nicky Hayden, Honda, 1:24.762
2. Mat Mladin, Suzuki, 1:24.856
3. Aaron Yates, Suzuki, 1:25.056
4. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki, 1:25.236
5. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki, 1:25.272
6. Miguel Duhamel, Honda, 1:25.558
7. Doug Chandler, Ducati, 1:25.932
8. Kurtis Roberts, Honda, 1:26.547
9. Pascal Picotte, Ducati, 1:27.172
10. Geoff May, Suzuki, 1:28.612
11. Robert Jensen, Suzuki, 1:28.80
12. Brian Livengood, Suzuki, 1:29.15
13. Chris Caylor, Suzuki, 1:29.16
14. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki, 1:29.41
15. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki, 1:29.44
16. Chris Ulrich, Suzuki, 1:29.88
17. Lee Acree, Suzuki, 1:30.17
18. Eric Wood, Suzuki, 1:30.32
19. Brian Parriott, Suzuki, 1:30.47
20. Andrew Deatherage, Suzuki, 1:30.48
21. John Dugan, Suzuki, 1:30.56
22. Jeremy Toye, Suzuki, 1:30.60
23. Dean Mizdal, Suzuki, 1:30.69
24. Chris Rankin of Maryland, Suzuki, 1:30.98
25. Alan Schmidt, Suzuki, 1:30.98

The Grid For The AMA Superbike Races At VIR

newspaper
-
0
The Grid For The AMA Superbike Races At VIR

Copyright 2002, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

Final Superbike Qualifying Combined Results:

1. Nicky Hayden, Honda, 1:24.762
2. Mat Mladin, Suzuki, 1:24.856
3. Aaron Yates, Suzuki, 1:25.056
4. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki, 1:25.236
5. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki, 1:25.272
6. Miguel Duhamel, Honda, 1:25.558
7. Doug Chandler, Ducati, 1:25.932
8. Kurtis Roberts, Honda, 1:26.547
9. Pascal Picotte, Ducati, 1:26.778
10. Geoff May, Suzuki, 1:28.642
11. Robert Jensen, Suzuki, 1:28.799
12. Brian Livengood, Suzuki, 1:29.146
13. Chris Caylor, Suzuki, 1:29.162
14. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki, 1:29.410
15. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki, 1:29.441
16. Jason DiSalvo, Suzuki, 1:29.701
17. Craig Connell, Suzuki, 1:29.753
18. Chris Ulrich, Suzuki, 1:29.883
19. Eric Wood, Suzuki, 1:30.022
20. Lee Acree, Suzuki, 1:30.165
21. Chris Rankin of Maryland, Suzuki, 1:30.451
22. Andrew Deatherage, Suzuki, 1:30.458
23. Brian Parriott, Suzuki, 1:30.470
24. John Dugan, Suzuki, 1:30.555
25. Jeremy Toye, Suzuki, 1:30.596
26. Dean Mizdal, Suzuki, 1:30.687
27. Alan Schmidt, Suzuki, 1:30.978
28. Giovanni Rojas, Suzuki, 1:31.046
29. Christopher S. Rankin of Texas, Suzuki, 1:31.101
30. James Compton, Suzuki, 1:31.223
31. John Jacobi, Suzuki, 1:31.237
32. Shane Clarke, Suzuki, 1:31.503
33. Jake Holden, Suzuki, 1:31.575
34. Marco Martinez, Suzuki, 1:31.684
35. Scott Carpenter, Suzuki, 1:31.698
36. Justin Blake, Suzuki, 1:31.796
37. Michael Fitzpatrick, Suzuki, 1:32.393
38. Thomas Montano, Ducati 996S, 1:32.427
39. Robert Christman, Suzuki, 1:32.430
40. J.J. Roetlin, Suzuki, 1:32.445
41. C.R. Gittere, Suzuki, 1:32.463
42. Scott Jensen, Suzuki, 1:32.767


112% of fast time: (1:34.933)

Mladin’s Take On Earning VIR Provisional Superbike Pole

newspaper
-
0
Mladin’s Take On Earning VIR Provisional Superbike Pole

From a press release:

Rounds 15 & 16, 2002 AMA Chevy Trucks US Superbike Championship
Virginia International Raceway, Alton, Virginia, USA
First Qualifying Session Report

MLADIN SETS FASTEST TIME WITH NEW LAP RECORD AT VIRGINIA

Three times American Superbike champion Australian Mat Mladin, has set the fastest time in the opening qualifying session for this weekend’s season ending Double-Header round of the 2002 AMA Chevy Trucks US Superbike Championship at the Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia.

Mladin broke his own existing lap record (1:25.428) with a time of 1:25.328 during the opening qualifying session aboard his Blimpie Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R750. Second fastest was teammate Aaron Yates (1:25.47), with championship rivals American Honda’s Nicky Hayden (1:25.63) third, ahead of Team Kawasaki’s Eric Bostrom (1:26.31).

Mladin is the all-time AMA Superbike pole position record holder with a total of 24 poles, but amazingly has not been able to add to that incredible tally this season. His opening time today may put him in a good position to add to that during tomorrow morning’s final qualifying session prior to the first of the two scheduled 28-lap Superbike Nationals.

“Basically what we can put the good times down to is that we have finally got the suspension parts we’ve been waiting for all season,” said Mladin. “All year I’ve been saying about how badly the suspension has been working. We’ve known for a while that there were parts available, but we just couldn’t get them. We got some for the rear shock at the last round at Mid Ohio and that made it a bit better, but for this round we have a few new front fork internals, plus some more for the rear. It has made a huge difference, but all too late for this year.

“I was happy with the times from today and we did a lot of quick times during the session,” added Mladin. “I think that the times will be even quicker tomorrow as the track appears to be faster earlier in the day when the track temperature is a bit lower.”

After a three-year domination by Mladin, this year’s championship will be fought out between Hayden and Bostrom. Just 35 points separate the pair and with points for two races up for grabs, there are ample opportunities for either rider to take their first title.

Qualifying, Friday (Top ten)

1. Mat Mladin (Blimpie Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R750), 1:25.328 mins

2. Aaron Yates (Blimpie Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R750), 1:25.47

3. Nicky Hayden (American Honda RC51), 1:25.63

4. Eric Bostrom (Team Kawasaki ZX-7RR), 1:26.31

5. Jamie Hacking (Blimpie Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R750), 1:26.50

6. Miguel DuHamel (American Honda RC51), 1:26.55

7. Doug Chandler (HMC Ducati 998RS), 1:26.60

8. Pascal Picotte (Austin / Blue Bayou Ducati 998RS), 1:26.78

9. Kurtis Roberts (Erion Honda RC51), 1:26.85

10. Robert Jensen (Suzuki GSX-R750), 1:28.86

Superbike Lap Record: Mat Mladin (Team Yoshimura Suzuki) 1:25.428 (2001)

Aaron Yates Takes AMA Supersport Pole With New Lap Record At VIR

newspaper
-
0
Aaron Yates Takes AMA Supersport Pole With New Lap Record At VIR

Copyright 2002, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

AMA Supersport Qualifying Results:

1. Aaron Yates, Suzuki, 1:27.964
2. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki, 1:28.524
3. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki, 1:28.525
4. Anthony Gobert, Yamaha, 1:28.546
5. Josh Hayes, Suzuki, 1:29.02
6. Tom Kipp, Suzuki, 1:29.058
7. Jake Zemke, Honda, 1:29.065
8. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda, 1:29.141
9. Ben Spies, Suzuki, 1:29.246
10. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha, 1:29.248
11. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki, 1:29.406
12. Alex Gobert, Honda, 1:30.068
13. Mike Hale, Honda, 1:30.197
14. Ty Howard, Suzuki, 1:30.243
15. Andrew Nelson, Honda, 1:30.429
16. Tony Meiring, Kawasaki, 1:30.522
17. Aaron Gobert, Yamaha, 1:30.531
18. Chris Ulrich, Suzuki, 1:30.663
19. Matt Furtek, Yamaha, 1:31.242
20. Michael Hannas, Suzuki, 1:31.740
21. Michael Garofalo, Suzuki, 1:32.516
22. Tyler Wadsworth, Yamaha, 1:32.544
23. Kevin Pate, Suzuki, 1:32.954
24. Ray Bowman, Honda, 1:33.154
25. Jeff Muskopf, Suzuki, 1:33.232
26. Andy Caldwell, Suzuki, 1:33.264
27. Giovanni Rojas, Triumph, 1:34.097
28. Justin Blake, Suzuki, 1:34.206
29. Chuck Ivey, Suzuki, 1:34.406
30. C.R. Gittere, Suzuki, 1:34.498
31. Mickey Lane, Kawasaki, 1:34.881
32. James Kerker, Honda, 1:34.998
33. Anthony Cammack, Suzuki, 1:35.521
34. Marcus Winfree, Suzuki, 1:37.689
35. Hector Romero, Yamaha, 1:38.788

(112% of pole time = 1:34.933)

Damon Buckmaster Dips Into The 1:26s In AMA Formula Xtreme Practice At VIR

newspaper
-
0
Damon Buckmaster Dips Into The 1:26s In AMA Formula Xtreme Practice At VIR

Copyright 2002, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

Saturday Morning AMA Formula Xtreme Practice Times:

1. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:26.783
2. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda CBR954RR, 1:27.335
3. Jake Zemke, Honda CBR954RR, 1:27.350
4. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:27.381
5. Adam Fergusson, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:27.603
6. Tom Kipp, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:28.220
7. Ben Spies, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:28.315
8. Josh Hayes, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:28.319
9. Steve Rapp, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:28.636
10. Aaron Gobert, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:28.854
11. Mike Hale, Honda CBR954RR, 1:28.87
12. Alex Gobert, Honda CBR954RR, 1:28.94
13. Lance Isaacs, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:29.02
14. Geoff May, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:29.49
15. Marty Craggill, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:30.05
16. James Compton, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:30.76
17. Jason Curtis, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:31.57
18. Jeff Bostrom, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:32.34
19. Marco Martinez, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:33.68
20. Michael Fitzpatrick, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:33.69
21. Kenyon Kluge, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:34.789
22. James Kerker, Honda CBR954RR, 1:34.837
23. Rick Narup, Suzuki, 1:36.519
24. James Bonner, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:36.813
25. Michael McAllister, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:38.395

Marty Craggill crashed early in the session and suffered a suspected broken right hand.

Fastest AMA 250cc GP Rider In Saturday Morning Practice At VIR Is Rich Oliver

newspaper
-
0
Fastest AMA 250cc GP Rider In Saturday Morning Practice At VIR Is Rich Oliver

Copyright 2002, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

Saturday Morning AMA 250cc Grand Prix Practice Times:

1. Rich Oliver, Yamaha, 1:28.642
2. Chuck Sorensen, Aprilia, 1:28.992
3. Jason DiSalvo, Honda, 1:30.129
4. Simon Turner, Yamaha, 1:30.843
5. Perry Melneciuc, Yamaha, 1:31.498
6. Chris Pyles, Yamaha, 1:33.571
7. Ed Sorbo, Yamaha, 1:33.672
8. Colin Jensen, Aprilia, 1:35.391
9. John France, Honda, 1:35.429
10. Barrett Long, Yamaha, 1:36.681
11. Jeremy Bonnett, Yamaha, 1:36.707
12. Ty Piz, Yamaha, 1:37.075
13. James Bonner, Yamaha, 1:37.142
14. Sean Wray, Yamaha, 1:38.478
15. Bryan Hoelzer, Honda, 1:38.525
16. Gert Van Der Merwe, Yamaha, 1:38.924
17. Greg Esser, Honda, 1:30.019
18. Stephen Bowline, Honda, 1:39.264
19. Joji Tokumoto, Honda, 1:39.284
20. Michael Deblanco, Yamaha, 1:40.261
21. Richard Merhar, Yamaha, 1:40.625
22. Glen Christianson, Yamaha, 1:40.748
23. Andrew Edwards, Yamaha, 1:43.481
24. Mark Vanderwerf, Yamaha, 1:44.201
25. Steve Scott, Yamaha, 1:44.978
26. Jamie Worthington, Aprilia, 1:46.615
27. Chad Healy, Yamaha, 1:49.501

Chuck Sorensen Wraps Up AMA 250cc GP Championship With A Win At VIR

Copyright 2002, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

AMA 250cc Grand Prix Results:

1. Chuck Sorensen, Aprilia, 17 laps
2. Jason DiSalvo, Honda
3. Simon Turner, Yamaha
4. Ed Sorbo, Yamaha
5. Perry Melneciuc, Yamaha
6. Chris Pyles, Yamaha
7. Colin Jensen, Aprilia
8. Steve Scott, Yamaha
9. Ty Piz, Yamaha
10. Barrett Long, Yamaha, -1 lap
11. James Bonner, Yamaha, 1 lap
12. Greg Esser, Honda, -1 lap
13. Gert Van Der Merwe, Yamaha, -1 lap
14. Jeremy Bonnett, Yamaha, -1 lap
15. Sean Wray, Yamaha, -1 lap
16. Jamie Worthington, Aprilia, -1 lap
17. Chad Healy, Yamaha, -10 laps
18. Rich Oliver, Yamaha, -13 laps, DNF, crash
19. John France, Honda, -16 laps

Final AMA 250cc GP Point Standings:

1. Sorensen, 306
2. DiSalvo, 265
3. Melneciuc, 262
4. Turner, 251
5. Sorbo, 238
6. Oliver, 216
7. Jensen, 214
8. Piz, 209
9. John Williams, 146
10. Darren Fulce, 140

Aaron Yates Starts Saturday At VIR By Leading AMA Supersport Practice

Copyright 2002, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

Saturday Morning AMA Superport Practice Times:

1. Aaron Yates, Suzuki, 1:28.34
2. Anthony Gobert, Yamaha, 1:28.60
3. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda, 1:28.74
4. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki, 1:28.74
5. Jake Zemke, Honda, 1:28.89
6. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki, 1:29.05
7. Ben Spies, Suzuki, 1:29.85
8. Tom Kipp, Suzuki, 1:29.90
9. Josh Hayes, Suzuki, 1:30.26
10. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki, 1:30.38
11. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha, 1:30.47
12. Alex Gobert, Honda, 1:30.70
13. Tony Meiring, Kawasaki, 1:30.71
14. Aaron Gobert, Yamaha, 1:30.99
15. Andrew Nelson, Honda, 1:31.01
16. Mike Hale, Honda, 1:31.02
17. Ty Howard, Suzuki, 1:31.06
18. Matt Furtek, Yamaha, 1:32.10
19. Michael Hannas, Suzuki, 1:32.37
20. Tyler Wadsworth, Yamaha, 1:33.50
21. Kevin Pate, Suzuki, 1:33.717
22. Andy Caldwell, Suzuki, 1:34.046
23. Chuck Ivey, Suzuki, 1:34.383
24. Jeff Muskopf, Suzuki, 1:35.568
25. C.R. Gittere, Suzuki, 1:35.958
26. James Kerker, Honda, 1:36.610
27. Giovanni Rojas, Triumph, 1:37.046
28. Hector Romero, Yamaha, 1:37.316
29. Raymond Bowman, Honda, 1:37.348
30. Justin Blake, Suzuki, 1:37.479
31. Mickey Lane, Kawasaki, 1:37.508
32. Marcus Winfree, Suzuki, 1:37.525
33. Frank Wiot, Yamaha, 1:40.171

Fergusson Takes Pole With New Lap Record, Buckmaster Crashes In FX Qualifying At VIR

Copyright 2002, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

By David Swarts

Corona Extra Suzuki’s Adam Fergusson took pole position Saturday at Virginia International Raceway with a new Formula Xtreme lap record (1:26.632) on his Dunlop-equipped GSX-R1000. Fergusson’s time beat Jason Pridmore’s old lap record of 1:27.073.

The big news, however, was that Graves Yamaha’s Damon Buckmaster, the Formula Xtreme points leader, crashed his YZF-R1 while on a qualifying tire late in the session.

Buckmaster injured his right hand in the fall, but the full extent of Buckmaster’s injury is not known as post time.

Buckmaster’s best time of 1:26.826 was good enough for the second starting spot. Attack Suzuki’s Jason Pridmore qualified third with a 1:26.987 on his GSX-R1000. Erion Honda’s Roger Lee Hayden earned the last front row starting spot with a 1:27.214 on a CBR954RR.

Bruce Transportation Group Honda’s Jake Zemke, another Formula Xtreme Championship hopeful, qualified sixth with a 1:27.534.

AMA Formula Xtreme Qualifying Results:

1. Adam Fergusson, Suzuki, 1:26.632
2. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha, 1:26.826
3. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki, 1:26.987
4. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda, 1:27.214
5. Josh Hayes, Suzuki, 1:27.440
6. Jake Zemke, Honda, 1:27.534
7. Steve Rapp, Suzuki, 1:27.722
8. Mike Hale, Honda, 1:28.114
9. Tom Kipp, Suzuki, 1:28.262
10. Ben Spies, Suzuki, 1:28.376
11. Alex Gobert, Honda, 1:28.456
12. Aaron Gobert, Yamaha, 1:28.873
13. Lance Isaacs, Yamaha, 1:29.181
14. Geoff May, Suzuki, 1:29.594
15. James Compton, Suzuki, 1:30.457
16. Jason Curtis, Yamaha, 1:31.117
17. Scott Carpenter, Suzuki, 1:31.259
18. Jeff Bostrom, Suzuki, 1:31.547
19. Marco Martinez, Suzuki, 1:32.327
20. Michael Fitzpatrick, Suzuki, 1:32.921
21. Tim Falcone, Suzuki, 1:33.647
22. Kenyon Kluge, Suzuki, 1:34.297
23. James Kerker, Honda, 1:34.790
24. James Bonner, Yamaha, 1:35.378
25. Rick Narup, Suzuki, 1:25.926
26. M. McAllister, Yamaha, 1:36.106

Qualifying Cut-off Time: 1:37.028

Updated Post: Nicky Hayden Wins AMA Superbike Race And Championship At VIR

Copyright 2002, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

By David Swarts

American Honda’s Nicky Hayden won an attrition-filled AMA Superbike race Saturday at Virginia International Raceway on a Dunlop-equipped Honda RC51. His 9th win of the season earned Hayden first AMA Superbike Championship; at age 21, Hayden is the youngest AMA Superbike Champion ever.

With Kawasaki’s Eric Bostrom leading and Hayden running fourth, Team Blimpie Yoshimura Suzuki’s Aaron Yates crashed out of second place, a lowside crash in turn five on lap eight.

Bostrom then crashed out of the lead in turn four on lap nine.

Mat Mladin inherited the lead but ran off the track in turn one and dropped back to third on lap 13.

Running second behind Hayden on lap 16, Hacking broke and dropped out of the race.

Mladin took over second but only until lap 20 when his GSX-R750 also broke.

Hayden steadily moved up with each retirement, took the lead on lap 13 and won the race by eight seconds over HMC Ducati’s Doug Chandler and Honda’s Miguel Duhamel.

AMA Superbike Race One Results:

1. Nicky Hayden, Honda, 28 laps
2. Doug Chandler, Ducati, -8.029 seconds
3. Miguel Duhamel, Honda, -14.717 seconds
4. Kurtis Roberts, Honda, -38.442 seconds
5. Pascal Picotte, Ducati, -67.308 seconds
6. Brian Livengood, Suzuki, -75.710 seconds
7. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki, -1 lap
8. Geoff May, Suzuki, -1 lap
9. Andrew Deatherage, Suzuki, -1 lap
10. Brian Parriott, Suzuki, -1 lap
11. Dean Mizdal, Suzuki, -1 lap
12. Jeremy Toye, Suzuki, -1 lap
13. John Dugan, Suzuki, -1 lap
14. Justin Blake, Suzuki, -1 lap
15. Alan Schmidt, Suzuki, -1 lap
16. Michael Fitzpatrick, Suzuki, -1 lap
17. Scott Jensen, Suzuki, -1 lap
18. Thomas Montano, Ducati, -1 lap
19. Marco Martinez, Suzuki, -1 lap
20. Christopher S. Rankin, Suzuki, -1 lap
21. John Jacobi, Suzuki, -1 lap
22. Scott Carpenter, Suzuki, -1 lap
23. Robert Christman, Suzuki, -1 lap
24. J.J. Roetlin, Suzuki, -1 lap
25. Shane Clarke, Suzuki, -2 laps
26. Mat Mladin, Suzuki, -9 laps, DNF, mechanical
27. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki, -12 laps, DNF, mechanical
28. Robert Jensen, Suzuki, -14 laps, DNF
29. Giovanni Rojas, Suzuki, -15 laps, DNF
30. C.R. Gittere, Suzuki, -18 laps, DNF
31. Eric Bostrom, Suzuki, -20 laps, DNF, mechanical
32. Aaron Yates, Suzuki, -21 laps, DNF, crash
33. Chris Rankin of Maryland, -25 laps, DNF
34. Jake Holden, Suzuki, -28 laps, DNF

AMA Superbike Championship Point Standings:

1. Hayden, 488
2. Bostrom, 414
3. Duhamel, 375
4. Picotte, 330
5. Yates, 316
6. Parriott, 284
7. Livengood, 271
8. Mladin, 267
9. Chandler, 267
10. Hacking, 260
11. Deatherage, 231
12. Haskovec, 206
13. Rich Conicelli, 165
14. Anthony Gobert, 163
15. Jason DiSalvo, 148
16. Mizdal, 142
17. Robert Jensen, 138
18. Dugan, 131
19. Roberts, 130
20. Schmidt, 126

Nicky Hayden Takes Fourth AMA Superbike Pole Position Of The Season With New Lap Record At VIR

Copyright 2002, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

American Honda’s Nicky Hayden now has a 36-point lead over Eric Bostrom in the AMA Superbike Championship standings, counting the bonus point awarded for qualifying on pole.

Saturday AMA Superbike Qualifying Times:

1. Nicky Hayden, Honda, 1:24.762
2. Mat Mladin, Suzuki, 1:24.856
3. Aaron Yates, Suzuki, 1:25.056
4. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki, 1:25.236
5. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki, 1:25.272
6. Miguel Duhamel, Honda, 1:25.558
7. Doug Chandler, Ducati, 1:25.932
8. Kurtis Roberts, Honda, 1:26.547
9. Pascal Picotte, Ducati, 1:27.172
10. Geoff May, Suzuki, 1:28.612
11. Robert Jensen, Suzuki, 1:28.80
12. Brian Livengood, Suzuki, 1:29.15
13. Chris Caylor, Suzuki, 1:29.16
14. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki, 1:29.41
15. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki, 1:29.44
16. Chris Ulrich, Suzuki, 1:29.88
17. Lee Acree, Suzuki, 1:30.17
18. Eric Wood, Suzuki, 1:30.32
19. Brian Parriott, Suzuki, 1:30.47
20. Andrew Deatherage, Suzuki, 1:30.48
21. John Dugan, Suzuki, 1:30.56
22. Jeremy Toye, Suzuki, 1:30.60
23. Dean Mizdal, Suzuki, 1:30.69
24. Chris Rankin of Maryland, Suzuki, 1:30.98
25. Alan Schmidt, Suzuki, 1:30.98

The Grid For The AMA Superbike Races At VIR

Copyright 2002, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

Final Superbike Qualifying Combined Results:

1. Nicky Hayden, Honda, 1:24.762
2. Mat Mladin, Suzuki, 1:24.856
3. Aaron Yates, Suzuki, 1:25.056
4. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki, 1:25.236
5. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki, 1:25.272
6. Miguel Duhamel, Honda, 1:25.558
7. Doug Chandler, Ducati, 1:25.932
8. Kurtis Roberts, Honda, 1:26.547
9. Pascal Picotte, Ducati, 1:26.778
10. Geoff May, Suzuki, 1:28.642
11. Robert Jensen, Suzuki, 1:28.799
12. Brian Livengood, Suzuki, 1:29.146
13. Chris Caylor, Suzuki, 1:29.162
14. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki, 1:29.410
15. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki, 1:29.441
16. Jason DiSalvo, Suzuki, 1:29.701
17. Craig Connell, Suzuki, 1:29.753
18. Chris Ulrich, Suzuki, 1:29.883
19. Eric Wood, Suzuki, 1:30.022
20. Lee Acree, Suzuki, 1:30.165
21. Chris Rankin of Maryland, Suzuki, 1:30.451
22. Andrew Deatherage, Suzuki, 1:30.458
23. Brian Parriott, Suzuki, 1:30.470
24. John Dugan, Suzuki, 1:30.555
25. Jeremy Toye, Suzuki, 1:30.596
26. Dean Mizdal, Suzuki, 1:30.687
27. Alan Schmidt, Suzuki, 1:30.978
28. Giovanni Rojas, Suzuki, 1:31.046
29. Christopher S. Rankin of Texas, Suzuki, 1:31.101
30. James Compton, Suzuki, 1:31.223
31. John Jacobi, Suzuki, 1:31.237
32. Shane Clarke, Suzuki, 1:31.503
33. Jake Holden, Suzuki, 1:31.575
34. Marco Martinez, Suzuki, 1:31.684
35. Scott Carpenter, Suzuki, 1:31.698
36. Justin Blake, Suzuki, 1:31.796
37. Michael Fitzpatrick, Suzuki, 1:32.393
38. Thomas Montano, Ducati 996S, 1:32.427
39. Robert Christman, Suzuki, 1:32.430
40. J.J. Roetlin, Suzuki, 1:32.445
41. C.R. Gittere, Suzuki, 1:32.463
42. Scott Jensen, Suzuki, 1:32.767


112% of fast time: (1:34.933)

Mladin’s Take On Earning VIR Provisional Superbike Pole

From a press release:

Rounds 15 & 16, 2002 AMA Chevy Trucks US Superbike Championship
Virginia International Raceway, Alton, Virginia, USA
First Qualifying Session Report

MLADIN SETS FASTEST TIME WITH NEW LAP RECORD AT VIRGINIA

Three times American Superbike champion Australian Mat Mladin, has set the fastest time in the opening qualifying session for this weekend’s season ending Double-Header round of the 2002 AMA Chevy Trucks US Superbike Championship at the Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia.

Mladin broke his own existing lap record (1:25.428) with a time of 1:25.328 during the opening qualifying session aboard his Blimpie Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R750. Second fastest was teammate Aaron Yates (1:25.47), with championship rivals American Honda’s Nicky Hayden (1:25.63) third, ahead of Team Kawasaki’s Eric Bostrom (1:26.31).

Mladin is the all-time AMA Superbike pole position record holder with a total of 24 poles, but amazingly has not been able to add to that incredible tally this season. His opening time today may put him in a good position to add to that during tomorrow morning’s final qualifying session prior to the first of the two scheduled 28-lap Superbike Nationals.

“Basically what we can put the good times down to is that we have finally got the suspension parts we’ve been waiting for all season,” said Mladin. “All year I’ve been saying about how badly the suspension has been working. We’ve known for a while that there were parts available, but we just couldn’t get them. We got some for the rear shock at the last round at Mid Ohio and that made it a bit better, but for this round we have a few new front fork internals, plus some more for the rear. It has made a huge difference, but all too late for this year.

“I was happy with the times from today and we did a lot of quick times during the session,” added Mladin. “I think that the times will be even quicker tomorrow as the track appears to be faster earlier in the day when the track temperature is a bit lower.”

After a three-year domination by Mladin, this year’s championship will be fought out between Hayden and Bostrom. Just 35 points separate the pair and with points for two races up for grabs, there are ample opportunities for either rider to take their first title.

Qualifying, Friday (Top ten)

1. Mat Mladin (Blimpie Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R750), 1:25.328 mins

2. Aaron Yates (Blimpie Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R750), 1:25.47

3. Nicky Hayden (American Honda RC51), 1:25.63

4. Eric Bostrom (Team Kawasaki ZX-7RR), 1:26.31

5. Jamie Hacking (Blimpie Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R750), 1:26.50

6. Miguel DuHamel (American Honda RC51), 1:26.55

7. Doug Chandler (HMC Ducati 998RS), 1:26.60

8. Pascal Picotte (Austin / Blue Bayou Ducati 998RS), 1:26.78

9. Kurtis Roberts (Erion Honda RC51), 1:26.85

10. Robert Jensen (Suzuki GSX-R750), 1:28.86

Superbike Lap Record: Mat Mladin (Team Yoshimura Suzuki) 1:25.428 (2001)

Aaron Yates Takes AMA Supersport Pole With New Lap Record At VIR

Copyright 2002, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

AMA Supersport Qualifying Results:

1. Aaron Yates, Suzuki, 1:27.964
2. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki, 1:28.524
3. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki, 1:28.525
4. Anthony Gobert, Yamaha, 1:28.546
5. Josh Hayes, Suzuki, 1:29.02
6. Tom Kipp, Suzuki, 1:29.058
7. Jake Zemke, Honda, 1:29.065
8. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda, 1:29.141
9. Ben Spies, Suzuki, 1:29.246
10. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha, 1:29.248
11. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki, 1:29.406
12. Alex Gobert, Honda, 1:30.068
13. Mike Hale, Honda, 1:30.197
14. Ty Howard, Suzuki, 1:30.243
15. Andrew Nelson, Honda, 1:30.429
16. Tony Meiring, Kawasaki, 1:30.522
17. Aaron Gobert, Yamaha, 1:30.531
18. Chris Ulrich, Suzuki, 1:30.663
19. Matt Furtek, Yamaha, 1:31.242
20. Michael Hannas, Suzuki, 1:31.740
21. Michael Garofalo, Suzuki, 1:32.516
22. Tyler Wadsworth, Yamaha, 1:32.544
23. Kevin Pate, Suzuki, 1:32.954
24. Ray Bowman, Honda, 1:33.154
25. Jeff Muskopf, Suzuki, 1:33.232
26. Andy Caldwell, Suzuki, 1:33.264
27. Giovanni Rojas, Triumph, 1:34.097
28. Justin Blake, Suzuki, 1:34.206
29. Chuck Ivey, Suzuki, 1:34.406
30. C.R. Gittere, Suzuki, 1:34.498
31. Mickey Lane, Kawasaki, 1:34.881
32. James Kerker, Honda, 1:34.998
33. Anthony Cammack, Suzuki, 1:35.521
34. Marcus Winfree, Suzuki, 1:37.689
35. Hector Romero, Yamaha, 1:38.788

(112% of pole time = 1:34.933)

Damon Buckmaster Dips Into The 1:26s In AMA Formula Xtreme Practice At VIR

Copyright 2002, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

Saturday Morning AMA Formula Xtreme Practice Times:

1. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:26.783
2. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda CBR954RR, 1:27.335
3. Jake Zemke, Honda CBR954RR, 1:27.350
4. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:27.381
5. Adam Fergusson, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:27.603
6. Tom Kipp, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:28.220
7. Ben Spies, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:28.315
8. Josh Hayes, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:28.319
9. Steve Rapp, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:28.636
10. Aaron Gobert, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:28.854
11. Mike Hale, Honda CBR954RR, 1:28.87
12. Alex Gobert, Honda CBR954RR, 1:28.94
13. Lance Isaacs, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:29.02
14. Geoff May, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:29.49
15. Marty Craggill, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:30.05
16. James Compton, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:30.76
17. Jason Curtis, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:31.57
18. Jeff Bostrom, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:32.34
19. Marco Martinez, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:33.68
20. Michael Fitzpatrick, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:33.69
21. Kenyon Kluge, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:34.789
22. James Kerker, Honda CBR954RR, 1:34.837
23. Rick Narup, Suzuki, 1:36.519
24. James Bonner, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:36.813
25. Michael McAllister, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:38.395

Marty Craggill crashed early in the session and suffered a suspected broken right hand.

Fastest AMA 250cc GP Rider In Saturday Morning Practice At VIR Is Rich Oliver

Copyright 2002, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

Saturday Morning AMA 250cc Grand Prix Practice Times:

1. Rich Oliver, Yamaha, 1:28.642
2. Chuck Sorensen, Aprilia, 1:28.992
3. Jason DiSalvo, Honda, 1:30.129
4. Simon Turner, Yamaha, 1:30.843
5. Perry Melneciuc, Yamaha, 1:31.498
6. Chris Pyles, Yamaha, 1:33.571
7. Ed Sorbo, Yamaha, 1:33.672
8. Colin Jensen, Aprilia, 1:35.391
9. John France, Honda, 1:35.429
10. Barrett Long, Yamaha, 1:36.681
11. Jeremy Bonnett, Yamaha, 1:36.707
12. Ty Piz, Yamaha, 1:37.075
13. James Bonner, Yamaha, 1:37.142
14. Sean Wray, Yamaha, 1:38.478
15. Bryan Hoelzer, Honda, 1:38.525
16. Gert Van Der Merwe, Yamaha, 1:38.924
17. Greg Esser, Honda, 1:30.019
18. Stephen Bowline, Honda, 1:39.264
19. Joji Tokumoto, Honda, 1:39.284
20. Michael Deblanco, Yamaha, 1:40.261
21. Richard Merhar, Yamaha, 1:40.625
22. Glen Christianson, Yamaha, 1:40.748
23. Andrew Edwards, Yamaha, 1:43.481
24. Mark Vanderwerf, Yamaha, 1:44.201
25. Steve Scott, Yamaha, 1:44.978
26. Jamie Worthington, Aprilia, 1:46.615
27. Chad Healy, Yamaha, 1:49.501

1...7,0747,0757,076...7,455Page 7,075 of 7,455
0FansLike
0FollowersFollow
0FollowersFollow
1,620SubscribersSubscribe

Latest Posts

Follow us

43,094FansLike
19,223FollowersFollow
16,430FollowersFollow
1,200SubscribersSubscribe

Menu

Information

© , Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

AUTHOR LOGIN