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AMA Formula Xtreme Race Results:

1. Jake Zemke, Honda CBR954RR, 17 laps
2. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha YZF-R1, -8.641 seconds
3. Michael Hale, Honda CBR954RR, -17.695 seconds
4. Tom Kipp, Suzuki GSX-R1000, -23.825 seconds
5. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki GSX-R1000, -28.913 seconds
6. Josh Hayes, Suzuki GSX-R1000, -29.583 seconds
7. Lance Isaacs, Yamaha YZF-R1, -29.737 seconds
8. Aaron Gobert, Yamaha YZF-R1, -40.277 seconds
9. David Stanton, Suzuki GSX-R1000, -50.692 seconds
10. Alex Gobert, Honda CBR954RR, -64.707 seconds
11. Chris Ulrich, Suzuki GSX-R750, -64.801 seconds
12. Mike Sullivan, Suzuki GSX-R1000, -65.414 seconds
13. Robert Mesa, Suzuki GSX-R1000, -66.834 seconds
14. Marty Craggill, Suzuki GSX-R1000, -87.705 seconds
15. Doug Pitcock, Suzuki GSX-R1000, -91.015 seconds
16. Jason Curtis, Yamaha YZF-R1, -1 lap
17. Jeff Bostrom, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
18. Tom Wertman, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
19. Garry Combs, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
20. Steve Smith, Ducati 996, -1 lap
21. Kevin Burgess, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
22. Eric Haugo, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
23. Sean Denver, Yamaha YZF-R1, -1 lap
24. Nathan Hester, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
25. Mickey Lane, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
26. Michael Kosta, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
27. Bob Siebenhaar, Suzuki GSX-R1000, -1 lap
28. Bryan Edginton, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
29. Gregory Glennie, Yamaha YZF-R1, -1 lap
30. David Bell, Aprilia RSV1000, -1 lap
31. David McPherson, Yamaha YZF-R1, -1 lap
32. Kenyon Kluge, Suzuki GSX-R750, -2 laps
33. Ben Spies, Suzuki GSX-R1000, -3 laps, DNF, crash
34. John Scott Wilson, Suzuki GSX-R1000, -4 laps
35. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda CBR954RR, -5 laps, DNF, mechanical
36. Shawn Reilly, Kawasaki ZX-9R, -7 laps
37. Steve Rapp, Suzuki GSX-R1000, -8 laps, DNF, mechanical
38. Michael Hanley, Suzuki GSX-R750, -11 laps, DNF, crash
39. James Compton, Suzuki GSX-R1000, -12 laps, DNF, crash
40. Brian Boyd, Suzuki GSX-R1000, -17 laps, DNF, crash


AMA Formula Xtreme Point Standings:

1. Zemke, 217 points
2. Pridmore, 209 points
3. Buckmaster, 208 points
4. Hale, 187 points
5. Spies, 153 points
6. Craggill, 134 points
7. Isaacs, 128 points
8. Alex Gobert, 113 points
9. Curtis, 113 points
10. Kipp, 107 points

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Saturday Morning AMA Formula Xtreme Practice Times:

1. Jake Zemke, Honda CBR954RR, 1:28.094
2. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:28.713
3. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda CBR954RR, 1:28.981
4. Mike Hale, Honda CBR954RR, 1:29.026
5. Steve Rapp, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:29.028
6. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:29.162
7. Tom Kipp, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:29.203
8. Josh Hayes, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:29.399
9. Ben Spies, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:29.526
10. Marty Craggill, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:29.758
11. Aaron Gobert, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:30.001
12. Alex Gobert, Honda CBR954RR, 1:30.290
13. Lance Isaacs, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:30.352
14. Tom Montano, Ducati 996R, 1:30.531
15. Chris Ulrich, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:31.98
16. Dave Stanton, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:31.427
17. Robert Mesa, Suzuki, 1:31.876
18. Mike Sullivan, Suzuki, 1:32.310
19. Doug Pitcock, Suzuki, 1:33.179
20. James Compton, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:33.321

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Saturday Morning AMA Superbike Practice Times:

1. Nicky Hayden, Honda RC51, 1:25.983
2. Mat Mladin, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:25.989
3. Doug Chandler, Ducati 998RS, 1:26.037
4. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki ZX-7RR, 1:26.166
5. Aaron Yates, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:26.325
6. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:26.613
7. Kurtis Roberts, Honda RC51, 1:26.862
8. Miguel Duhamel, Honda RC51, 1:27.085
9. Pascal Picotte, Ducati 998RS, 1:27.159
10. Anthony Gobert, Yamaha YZF-R7, 1:27.980
11. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:29.976
12. Michael Barnes, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:30.062
13. Craig Connell, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:30.24
14. Jason DiSalvo, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:30.31
15. Brian Parriott, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:30.49
16. Brian Livengood, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:30.63
17. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:30.73
18. Tom Montano, Ducati 996R, 1:30.90
19. Chris Ulrich, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:31.34
20. John Dugan, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:31.49
21. Chris Caylor, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:31.59
22. Jeremy Toye, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:31.64
23. Rich Conicelli, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:31.78
24. Lee Acree, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:31.83
25. Robert Jensen, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:31.88

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Final MotoGP Qualifying Results:

1. Valentino Rossi, Honda RC211V, 1:31.563
2. Carlos Checa, Yamaha YZR-M1, 1:31.651
3. Tetsuya Harada, Honda NSR500, 1:31.803
4. Alex Barros, Honda NSR500, 1:31.828
5. Max Biaggi, Yamaha YZR-M1, 1:31.906
6. John Hopkins, Yamaha YZR500, 1:31.977
7. Jeremy McWilliams, Proton KR3, 1:32.042
8. Kenny Roberts, Suzuki GSV-R, 1:32.123
9. Jurgen vd Goorbergh, Honda NSR500, 1:32.182
10. Nobuatsu Aoki, Proton KR3, 1:32.361
11. Daijiro Kato, Honda NSR500, 1:32.408
12. Olivier Jacque, Yamaha YZR500, 1:32.446
13. Norick Abe, Yamaha YZR500, 1:32.586
14. Akira Ryo, Suzuki GSV-R, 1:32.707
15. Shinya Nakano, Yamaha YZR500, 1:32.810
16. Regis Laconi, Aprilia RS3, 1:32.861
17. Sete Gibernau, Suzuki GSV-R, 1:33.055
18. Garry McCoy, Yamaha YZR500, 1:33.153
19. Alex Hofmann, Yamaha YZR500, 1:33.903
20. Pere Riba, Yamaha YZR500, 1:34.009
21. Tohru Ukawa, Honda RC211V, did not qualify


More, from Red Bull Yamaha:

BRITISH GP – DONINGTON
Final Qualifying – Saturday July 13th 2002

HOPKINS HITS THE SECOND ROW

John Hopkins has claimed the British GP as his “Home away from Home” race and his brilliant performance again today is winning him plenty of English fans. In the final qualifying session, Hopper was red-hot in the closing few minutes, pushing his two stroke Yamaha to the limit, to again claim the best performing YZR500 of the day. Hopkins who is younger than the reigning 125 Champion Manuel Poggiali and the current leader of the 250 Championship Marco Melandri, is in only the 8th GP of his career, making this, his rookie year simply outstanding. “Hopper” also achieved a 6th place grid position in Barcelona in Round 6 of the Championship.

The utterly determined, super-fit, American tumbled in this morning’s free practice session after losing the front and sliding onto the grass at Craner Curve. Hopkins, who walked away unharmed was given a card from fans in the area welcoming him to the “Craner Curve Club.” John is delighted to be in the company of such other prestigious riders, such as Doohan, Lawson and Schwantz but was hoping to avoid membership for some time to come.

Garry McCoy, who returns to racing after an 8 week recuperation, is disappointed in his qualifying today, even though he has improved on his times from yesterdays session and today’s free practice. McCoy, a 3 times 500cc GP winner was on the front row of the grid here two years ago, and we know the 30 year old “Slide King” has the grit, ability and experience to finish in the front group tomorrow.

John Hopkins: 6th – 1:31.977
“I achieved the time I wanted in the session getting into the 31’s but I really was aiming for a front row start. I made a couple of mistakes in the final few hot laps when I was pushing really hard so I didn’t have a clean run all the way through. I’m on the 2nd row in 6th position so I’ve equalled my best grid position of the season. My bikes working really well here and I’m confident that I will race well.

“I’m planning to finish in the top five tomorrow and I really think its possible with the Dunlops we have, they’re working really well. I’ve got plenty of family support here this weekend and its great to see them in the crowd cheering me on.”

Garry McCoy – 18TH 1:33.153
“I’m a little disappointed. I thought I could of done better than that but maybe I’m expecting too much first time back after a long break. My best lap was on a race tyre and I really still haven’t got use to getting the maximum out of a qualifying tyre which it seems the other guys are able to do.”

Colin Davies (Race Engineer – John Hopkins)
“A great session from John today and his done a fantastic job considering he has never raced here before. The crew did a good job in getting John’s bike ready after this morning’s tumble in the free practice. We really have to thank Dunlop, they are making great progress with the tyres and we’re very pleased with the tyre-related feedback from John.”

Christophe Bourguignon (Race Engineer -Garry McCoy)
“Well, we are disappointed with our grid position but tomorrow is race day and that’s what counts. Garry did his best lap on a race tyre today and I’m confident that he will race better than he qualified today.”

Peter Clifford – Team Manager
“Another sensational day from John and Garry has obviously clicked into gear as far as the race tyres are concerned but a blinding fast qualifying lap wasn’t on the cards in his first outing.”



More, from Aprilia:


Tough time for Régis Laconi at Donington

The Italo-French rider had a good free practice on the RS Cube in the morning, coming in with 10th best time, but the afternoon qualifying session was much harder. He was attempting to improve his lap time to secure a good position on tomorrow’s starting grid, but problems of grip coming out of corners meant he was not able to improve on the 1’32.861 he made half an hour into the session (12th best performance at the time). Régis qualified sixteenth, putting him on the fourth row at the start of tomorrow’s race.


# 55 Régis Laconi – (MS APRILIA RACING) – 16° – 1’32.861

“My lap time on race tyres, during the free practice in the morning, put me into tenth place at the end of the session. But during the qualifying, it was quite clear that I’d have to reduce this time by quite a bit in order to secure a good place on the grid tomorrow. I just wasn’t able to, and I still had the problems which have beset me in both of these first two days at Donington: when it’s time to open up the gas coming out of the corners, the tyre slips and I have to do all I can to physically prevent coming a cropper. The track here is short, with rapid accelerations, and it’s clear you need to use short gears to get the most out of it, but it’s also clear that when you force all that power down onto the tarmac, you’ve just got to have adherence. That’s what I haven’t got. So it’s hard to hope for a better result and I really do have my doubts about the race. I don’t think the best tyres – the ones with the most constant grip – would last me out from beginning to end.”

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125cc Grand Prix Final Qualifying Results:

1. Manuel Poggiali, Gilera, 1:38.078
2. Lucio Cecchinello, Aprilia, 1:28.216
3. Daniel Pedrosa, Honda, 1:38.437
4. Youichi Ui, Derbi, 1:38.606
5. Gino Borsoi, Aprilia, 1:38.620
6. Joan Olive, Honda, 1:38.646
7. Alex De Angelis, Aprilia, 1:38.692
8. Andrea Ballerini, Honda, 1:38.758
9. Mike Kallio, Honda, 1:38.878
10. Masao Azuma, Honda, 1:38.893

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MotoGP Practice Times From Donington Park:

1. Alex Barros, Honda NSR500, 1:32.220
2. Max Biaggi, Yamaha YZR-M1, 1:32.421
3. Carlos Checa, Yamaha YZR-M1, 1:32.453
4. Sete Gibernau, Suzuki GSV-R, 1:32.544
5. Valentino Rossi, Honda RC211V, 1:32.576
6. Kenny Roberts, Suzuki GSV-R, 1:32.817
7. John Hopkins, Yamaha YZR500, 1:33.002
8. Jeremy McWilliams, Proton KR3, 1:33.130
9. Garry McCoy, Yamaha YZR500, 1:33.193
10. Regis Laconi, Aprilia RS3, 1:33.232
11. Norick Abe, Yamaha YZR500, 1:33.296
12. Tetsuya Harada, Honda NSR500, 1:33.346
13. Olivier Jacque, Yamaha YZR500, 1:33.510
14. Shinya Nakano, Yamaha YZR500, 1:33.545
15. Nobatsu Aoki, Proton KR3, 1:33.587
16. Daijio Kato, Honda NSR500, 1:33.688
17. Pere Riba, Yamaha YZR500, 1:34.032
18. Akira Ryo, Suzuki GSV-R, 1:34.359
19. Jurgen vd Goorbergh, Honda NSR500, 1:34.460
20. Alex Hofmann, Yamaha YZR500, 1:35.058
21. Tohru Ukawa, Honda RC211V, no time

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AMA Superstock Practice Times:

1. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 1:30.527
2. Jake Zemke, Honda CBR600F4i, 1:30.765
3. Jason DiSalvo, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:30.803
4. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:30.881
5. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:30.976
6. Brian Parriott, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:31.012
7. Tony Meiring, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 1:31.214
8. Craig Connell, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:31.427
9. Chris Ulrich, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:31.468
10. Ben Spies, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:31.753
11. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:31.792
12. Ty Howard, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:31.846
13. Chris Caylor, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:31.866
14. Lee Acree, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:31.882
15. Christopher Rankin, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:32.102
16. Robert Jensen, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:32.348
17. Rich Conicelli, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:32.451
18. Brian Livengood, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:32.817
19. John Dugan, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:32.941
20. Andrew Nelson, Honda CBR600F4i, 1:32.949

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Friday’s 250cc GP Qualifying Results:

1. Fonsi Nieto, Aprilia, 1:33.679
2. Marco Melandri, Aprilia, 1:34.339
3. Toni Elias, Aprilia, 1:34.360
4. Roberto Rolfo, Honda, 1:35.174
5. Sebastian Porto, Yamaha, 1:35.299
6. Franco Battaini, Aprilia, 1:35.309
7. Haruchika Aoki, Honda, 1:35.313
8. Randy De Puniet, Aprilia, 1:35.324
9. Naoki Matsudo, Yamaha, 1:35.425
10. Emilio Alzamora, Honda, 1:35.509
11. Alex Debon, Aprilia, 1:36.052
12. David Checa, Aprilia, 1:36.053
13. Roberto Locatelli, Aprilia, 1:36.234
14. Shahrol Yuzy, Yamaha, 1:36.554
15. Vincent Philippe, Aprlia, 1:36.626


Friday’s 125cc GP Qualifying Results:

1. Manuel Poggiali, Gilera, 1:38.078
2. Daniel Pedrosa, Honda, 1:38.437
3. Youichi Ui, Derbi, 1:38.606
4. Alex De Angelis, Aprilia, 1:38.858
5. Lucio Cecchiello, Aprilia, 1:38.989
6. Arnaud Vincent, Aprilia, 1:39.035
7. Masao Azuma, Honda, 1:39.103
8. Pablo Nieto, Aprilia, 1:39.179
9. Gino Borsoi, Aprilia, 1:39.207
10. Andrea Dovizioso, Honda, 1:39.395

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FIM rules restrict track time for “riders contracted to compete in the Championships” during the six days prior to a World Superbike race (on the track the race will be held on) but do not mention restrictions on wild card riders and allow specifically exemptions.

The exemptions include “Official practice sessions of a National Championship event organized by the FMN which issued the rider’s license.”

In the case of Laguna, the involved FMN (or National federation) would be the AMA.

Which means that even if the restrictions are applied to wild card riders at Laguna Seca, practice for the AMA Superbike race is not included in the restrictions.

Leaving one to wonder, what was World Superbike Race Director Roberto Nosetto talking about in the first place, and never mind which year he was talking about!

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Provisional 2003 MotoGP Race Calendar:

3/23 Welkom, South Africa
4/6 Suzuka, Japan
5/4 Jerez, Spain
5/25 Le Mans, France
6/8 Mugello, Italy
6/15 Catalunya, Spain
6/28 Assen, Holland
7/13 Donington Park, United Kingdom
7/27 Sachsenring, Germany
8/24 Brno, Czech Republic
9/7 Estoril, Portugal
9/20 Jacarepagua, Brazil
10/5 Motegi, Japan
10/12 Sepang, Malaysia
10/19 Phillip Island, Australia
11/2 Valencia, Spain