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No One Faster Than Aaron Yates So Far In AMA Supersport At Road America

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Saturday Morning AMA Supersport Practice Times:

1. Aaron Yates, Suzuki, 2:15.936
2. Jake Zemke, Honda, 2:16.215
3. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki, 2:16.219
4. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki, 2:17.488
5. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha, 2:17.494
6. Tony Meiring, Kawasaki, 2:17.819
7. Tom Kipp, Suzuki, 2:18.279
8. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki, 2:18.420
9. Mike Hale, Honda, 2:18.896
10. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda, 2:18.937
11. Alex Gobert, Honda, 2:19.212
12. Ben Spies, Suzuki, 2:21.291
13. Ty Howard, Suzuki, 2:21.399
14. Andrew Nelson, Honda, 2:21.883
15. Monte Nichols, Yamaha, 2:22.706
16. Shawn Conrad, Yamaha, 2:23.051
17. Tyler Wadsworth, Yamaha, 2:23.705
18. Michael Hannas, Kawasaki, 2:23.960
19. Brian Salazar, Suzuki, 2:25.812

Super Pole Results From Lausitzring: Bayliss 1st, Bostrom 2nd, Edwards 3rd

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By Glenn LeSanto

Bayliss dominates the driest ‘wet’ Superpole in SBK history

Despite the appearance of the sun for the first time all weekend, the organisers declared the Superpole session ‘wet’ as a precaution against more changes in the weather. Troy Bayliss took full advantage of the allotted 12 laps to smash the circuit’s best lap time and grab pole for Sunday’s two World Superbike races. Despite the Superpole being called wet, the track was fully dry.

Looking as masterful as he has done all season Bayliss put in a time of 1:39.395. Ben Bostrom worked hard to overhaul Bayliss, but could only get his time down to 1:39.552. Colin Edwards took third to become the Honda in a Ducati front row sandwich, lining up alongside Neil Hodgson who grabbed the final front row start.

Ruben Xaus heads the second row, having more success in the 12 lap Superpole format than he’s had this year in the usual single flying lap set up. Frankie Chili continued show he still has what it takes to mix with the rest of the top Superbike riders by finishing the Superpole in sixth, ahead of British youngster James Toseland. Haga put his Aprilia alongside the three Ducatis on the second row with the eighth fastest time of the Superpole. Gregorio Lavilla and Steve Martin finished off the top ten times.


World Superbike Super Pole Results:

1. Troy Bayliss, Ducati 998F02, 1:39.395
2. Ben Bostrom, Ducati 998F02, 1:39.552
3. Colin Edwards, Honda RC51, 1:39.569
4. Neil Hodgson, Ducati 998F01, 1:39.855
5. Ruben Xaus, Ducati 998F02, 1:40.009
6. Pierfrancesco Chili, Ducati 998RS, 1:40.361
7. James Toseland, Ducati 998F01, 1:40.545
8. Noriyuki Haga, Aprilia RSV1000, 1:40.816
9. Gregorio Lavilla, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:40.865
10. Steve Martin, Ducati 998RS, 1:41.131
11. Juan Borja, Ducati 998RS, 1:41.245
12. Chris Walker, Kawasaki ZX-7RR, 1:42.143
13. Lucio Pedercini, Ducati 998RS, 1:42.143
14. Marco Borciani Ducati 998RS, 1:42.427
15. Broc Parkes, Ducati 998RS, 1:42.685
16. Alex Hofmann, Kawasaki ZX-7RR, 1:43.042

The rest of the grid:

17. Peter Goddard, Benelli Tornado 900, 1:44.829
18. Mauro Sanchini, Kawasaki ZX-7RR, 1:45.034
19. Mark Heckles, Honda RC51, 1:45.113
20. Alessandro Antonello, Ducati 998RS, 1:45.185
21. Ivan Clementi, Kawasaki ZX-7RR, 1:45.246
22. Serafino Foti, Ducati 996RS, 1:46.391
23. Thierry Mulot, Honda RC51, 1:46.639
24. Jiri Mrkyvka, Ducati 996RS, 1:48.184


More, from a Castrol Honda press release:

GERMANY POLE POSITION FOR BAYLISS

Troy Bayliss will start Sunday¹s seventh round of the World Superbike championship from pole position after setting the fastest time in Saturday’s Superpole final qualifying at Lausitzring, Germany.

The championship leader was marginally faster than teammate Ben Bostrom in the Superpole competition, held under the 12-lap “wet” rules due to the threat of rain.

Castrol Honda’s Colin Edwards took advantage of the 12 laps – in what ended up being dry conditions – to record five sub 1m 40s laps as he tested a potential rear race Michelin tyre, to take third place.

“Well, I figured that if the tyre wasn’t working good enough after three laps I could come in and still have three or four laps left for a qualifying tyre,” said Edwards.

Neil Hodgson completes the front row of the grid for the two Lausitzring races with Ruben Xaus heading the second row, bouncing back from a crash
earlier in the day. Xaus is joined on row two by Italian Pier-Francesco Chili, young British rider James Toseland and Aprilia’s Noriyuki Haga.

The top seven riders all qualified inside the existing lap record for the 2.65-mile circuit near Dresden.



More, from a press release issued by Troy Bayliss’ publicist:

Round 7, 2002 Superbike World Championship
Euro Speedway, Lausitz Circuit, Germany
Final Qualifying and Superpole Report

BAYLISS ON POLE AT LAUSITZRING FOR GERMAN WORLD SUPERBIKE ROUND

Lausitz, Germany – Defending World Superbike Champion Australian Troy Bayliss, scored his third pole position of the 2002 Superbike World Championship after setting the fastest time during this afternoon’s Superpole session at the Euro Speedway, Lausitz, Germany, who plays host to round seven of the championship this weekend.

Indifferent weather conditions at the German circuit saw officials revert to the ‘wet’ Superpole format rather than the traditional single flying lap format normally held in the dry. The top sixteen riders are allowed a total of 12-laps during the 50-minute session, with their fastest time dictating their starting grid positions for tomorrow’s two 24-lap SWC races.

Even though the session was officially announced as wet, no fewer than seven riders were below Bayliss’ current Superbike lap record (1:40.599), with the top five of those riders also under last years pole winning time set by Neil Hodgson.

After being second fastest at the end of the two regulation one-hour qualifying sessions, Bayliss and his Infostrada Ducati 998F-02 emerged on top of the time sheets with a best lap of 1-min 39.395-secs around the 4.265km circuit. He edged out Americans Ben Bostrom (L&M Ducati, 1:39.552) and Colin Edwards (Castrol Honda, 1:39.569), with British rider Neil Hodgson (HM Plant Ducati) completing the front row of the grid after posting the fourth fastest time with a 1:39.855.

“Even though the officials called it a wet Superpole, conditions turned out to be perfect,” Bayliss said. “I was able to get my fast time in on the second stint out during the session and that allowed us a little bit of scope to try a couple of things later in the session. The lap times this season have been incredible. Everywhere we’ve been, we’ve gone a lot quicker than last year and again this weekend I’m over a second under the lap record that I have here. The one thing that doesn’t seem to change is that every time you look at the time sheets Colin is always there, a tenth of a second or so away. He does give any time to relax and is always on the case. It’s good as it also keeps you focused on what has to be done.

“This track is all about handling,” Bayliss added. “It has a lot of second and third gear corners and a few flip flop style chicanes It’s quite a physical track where you have to muscle the bike around, but you still have to be very smooth. As for tomorrow, I hope that it clears. Every morning I’ve woken up here and it’s been raining, so it would be nice to have a clear day so that we can get in some fast close racing.”

Row two is headed by Bayliss’ Spanish teammate Ruben Xaus (1:40.009) followed by veteran Italian Pierfrancesco Chili (NCR Ducati, 1:40.361), Brit James Toseland (HM Plant Ducati, 1:40.545), Japan’s Noriyuki Haga (Playstation 2 Aprilia, 1:40.816) and Spain’s Gregorio Lavilla (Alstare Suzuki, 1:40.865).

As the defending champion, Bayliss has had a remarkable start to the season, having won nine of the twelve SWC races held so far and leads the championship points chase with a total of 260, 29 clear of former champion Edwards. Sunday’s two SWC races are again expected to be highlighted by the battle of Bayliss and Edwards, while others such as Bostrom and Hodgson are certain to challenge alongside them for the lead positions.

Jake Zemke Tops Saturday Morning Formula Xtreme Practice At Elkhart Lake

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Saturday Morning Formula Xtreme Practice Times:

1. Jake Zemke, Honda CBR954RR, 2:11.145
2. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:11.578
3. Mike Hale, Honda CBR954RR, 2:11.876
4. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda CBR954RR, 2:11.911
5. Adam Fergusson, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:12.039
6. Steve Rapp, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:12.530
7. Tom Kipp, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:13.464
8. Alex Gobert, Honda CBR954RR, 2:13.997
9. Marty Craggill, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:14.809
10. Ben Spies, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:15.206
11. Lance Isaacs, Yamaha YZF-R1, 2:15.379
12. Shane Prieto, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:19.995
13. Mike Luke, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:22.013
14. James Compton, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:22.427
15. Jeff Bostrom, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:24.078
16. Doug Duane, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:24.129
17. Kenyon Kluge, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:24.750
18. Dr. Jeffrey Purk, DDS, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:24.771

Fabien Foret Takes World Supersport Pole Position At Lausitzring

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By Glenn LeSanto

Foret does it again

Fabian Foret took pole position in dominant fashion at the Lausitzring today, despite some stiff opposition from defending champion Andrew Pitt.

The French Ten Kate Honda rider went to the top of the timesheet on his first flying lap. He was pushed back down by a number of riders, but with about 10 minutes remaining he posted a lap of 1:43.807 which no one could beat. The provisional pole changed hands a number of times in the middle of the session, but Foret was at the top when it mattered.

Pitt on the Kawasaki pushed very hard but at the end of the session he had to settle with second position with a time of 1:43.865. He said after qualifying that he thought he had the right package for the race; “My bike isn’t the quickest out there,” said Pitt, “but I think I can be the most consistent in the race.”

Foret saw it differently: “I was a bit disappointed with my times and felt sure someone would beat me. I’m hoping for a dry race and I am sure I can go even better on this track.”

Katsuaki Fujiwara had taken provisional pole at the start of the session but he soon found himself languishing back in the middle of the pack. In the closing minutes he put in a flying lap which will see him start from third place for tomorrow’s race.

Piergiorgio Bontempi rounds off the front row on his NCR Ducati. The Italian produced a lap of 1:44.014 to hold off a charging Jamie Whitham who, despite holding provisional pole briefly, could only manage fifth fastest. Whitham had been one of several riders to crash during the session, which was red flagged early on after dirt was strewn on the racing line by a faller.

Karl Muggeridge, Stephane Chambon and Christian Kellner round off the second row for tomorrow’s race.

Final World Supersport Qualifying Results:

1. Fabien Foret, Honda CBR600F, 1:43.807
2. Andrew Pitt, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 1:43.865
3. Katsuaki Fujiwara, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:43.963
4. Piergiorgio Bontempi, Ducati 748R, 1:44.014
5. James Whitham, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:44.075
6. Karl Muggeridge, Honda CBR600F, 1:44.218
7. Stephane Chambon, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:44.415
8. Christian Kellner, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:44.433
9. Chris Vermeulen, Honda CBR600F, 1:44.449
10. Kevin Curtain, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:44.569
11. Jorg Teuchert, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:44.580
12. Christophe Cogan, Honda CBR600F, 1:44.590
13. Paolo Casoli, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:44.804
14. Christian Zaiser, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:44.995
15. Robert Ulm, Honda CBR600F, 1:45.111
16. Stefano Cruciani, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:45.312
17. Iain MacPherson, Honda CBR600F, 1:45.316
18. Matthieu Lagrive, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:45.654
19. James Ellison, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 1:45.670
20. Alessio Corradi, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:46.045

More, from a Ten Kate Honda press release:

Fabien Foret takes pole position again!

The Ten Kate Honda team had a day of extremes at Lausitzring during Saturday’s final qualifying. While Fabien Foret rocketed onto pole for the third time this season his team mate Iain MacPherson struggled.

“I was surprised to get pole,” said Foret afterwards, “I thought my time wasn’t the best I could do and felt sure another rider would go faster. I feel I can go quicker around this circuit. I am hoping for a dry race on Sunday, but if it rains, then at least I am at the front and hopefully can avoid too much spray!”

Meanwhile MacPherson was angry with himself’ “There’s no problems with my tyres or set up, I just made too many mistakes,” admitted MacPherson who qualified down in 17th place. “My race plan for Sunday is simply to ride absolutely flat out from the start and try to make up as many places as quickly as possible. I feel that I can do better here and I am mad with myself for slipping down the grid like that.” At least if it does rain we know that MacPherson can go at Lausitzring in the wet, he was a provisional second on the grid after Friday’s wet session.

The results produced mixed emotions for team manager Ronald ten Kate; “Of course I am overjoyed at Fabien’s brilliant performance, to come from 21st on yesterday’s grid to pole is the high point of the day for me. But the low point is to see Iain going in the opposite direction.But I know he’s a real fighter and he’ll throw 110% effort into his performance on Sunday. I think we’re in for another exciting World Supersport race!”

The weekend has presented special challenges for the team and their partners at Pirelli Tyres and WP Suspension. The changing conditions make life very difficult when setting up the bikes. “The positive thing for us,” said Eddie Roberts from Pirelli, “is that these are just the sort of conditions a street rider will experience. And because at Pirelli we use information gained from racing directly in our street tyres, the road rider benefits most from these weekends of difficult weather.”

The forecast for Sunday’s race is dry, but experience has taught the Ten Kate Honda team to be ready for anything as far as the weather’s concerned!

Szoke On Pole For Today’s Canadian National

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From a press release issued by the event organizers:

CALGARY, AB – Jordan Szoke continued his mastery of Calgary’s Race City Motorsport Park by claiming pole position for the second round of the Parts Canada Superbike Championship on Friday.

The Brantford, ON racer, who has three Superbike wins at Race City to his credit, took his Coors Light Racing/Fast Company/Blackfoot Suzuki
GSX-R1000 around the 2.1-mile track in 1:17.608, breaking the lap record of 1:17.847 set by Owen Weichel last year.

Francis Martin of Sherbrooke, QC was second quickest on the Coors Light Racing/Fast Company Suzuki GSX-R1000 with a 1:17.828 and Toronto’s
Michael Taylor qualified third fastest with a lap at 1:17.907 aboard the Brooklin Cycle Yamaha YZF-R1.

Series points leader Frank Trombino completes the front row for Saturday’s race. The Kleinburg, ON racer set a time of 1:18.671 on his Orion Motorsports Honda RC51.

“This track seems to suit my style,” said Szoke, the 1998 Canadian Superbike champ. “You’ve got to be fairly aggressive and confident and I’ve
always been aggressive when I’ve raced here.”

Szoke, who was also quickest in Friday morning’s unofficial practice, only completed his deal to race for the Coors Light Racing/Fast Company/Blackfoot Suzuki team earlier this week. He was scheduled to spend the year racing in the United States.

“Everybody has come together to give me this opportunity and I couldn’t be more thankful,” he said.

Calgary’s Clint McBain will start fifth on Saturday on the Blackfoot Suzuki GSX-R1000 after recording a time of 1:19.140 in qualifying.

In other action at Race City, McBain was quickest in practice for both the International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW Open Sport Bike and Yoshimura 600 Sport Bike national support classes. The Blackfoot Suzuki rider leads the point standings in both divisions after winning the season openers in
Shannonville, ON last month.

Official qualifying for Open Sport Bike and 600 Sport Bike will take place Saturday afternoon, with feature races in both classes scheduled
for Sunday.

Saturday’s program will also include another qualifying session for the Parts Canada Superbike class to set the field for Sunday’s second
race of the doubleheader weekend.

Saturday’s 16-lap Parts Canada Superbike feature is scheduled for a 2:05 pm start, with the day’s activities beginning with practice at 9:00 am.

This weekend’s Superbike races will be televised on TSN Saturday, July 6 at 1:30 pm and Sunday July 28 at 1:00 pm EDT. Action from Race City
will also be shown later this year on Quebec’s RDS and across Canada on the Outdoor Life Network.

Starting line-up for Saturday’s second round of the Parts Canada Superbike Championship at Race City Motorsport Park in Calgary, showing starting
position, rider name, hometown, type of motorcycle and qualifying time:

1.Jordan Szoke, Brantford, ON, Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:17.608

2. Francis Martin, Sherbrooke, QC, Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:17.828

3. Michael Taylor, Toronto, ON, Yamaha YZF-R1 1:17.907

4. Frank Trombino, Kleinburg, ON, Honda RC51 1:18.671

5. Clint McBain, Calgary, AB, Suzuki GSX-R1000
1:19.140

6. Owen Weichel, Huntington Beach, CA, Kawasaki ZX-7RR 1:19.618

7. Kevin Lacombe, Granby, QC, Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:19.864

8. Benoit Pilon, St-Jerome, QC, Yamaha YZF-R1 1:20.035

9. Tim Easton, Calgary, AB, Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:20.633

10. Jean-Francois Cyr, Joliette, QC, Yamaha YZF-R1 1:21.975

11. Philip Onisto, Bolton, ON, Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:22.189

12. Darryn Wilbur, Maple, ON, Yamaha YZF-R1 1:22.549

13. Ugo Levert, Lorraine, QC, Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:23.309

14. Michael Leon, Beaconsfield, QC, Suzuki
GSX-R1000 1:23.440

15. Bruce McDonald, Mt. Albert, ON, Yamaha YZF-R6
1:23.729

16. Matthew McBride, Toronto, ON, Honda CBR600F4i 1:24.189

17. John Brundl, Toronto, ON, Honda CBR954RR 1:24.610

18. Jeff Friesen, Kleefeld, AB, Suzuki GSX-R600 1:29.778

DiSalvo Wins Superstock Race At Road America

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Jason DiSalvo topped a ferocious battle with defending champion Jimmy Moore to win the Superstock race at Road America, with Mike Smith a close third.

The race was originally red-flagged on the third lap when Rich Conicelli crashed out of third place and slid into the haybales outside the ultra-fast Kink.

Conicelli was seen walking around after the crash.

Crews worked to replace the haybales and check Air Fence deployment in the corner.

The race was run as a complete 10-lap restart and immediately saw DiSalvo, Moore and Smith move to the front.

Craig Connell crashed out, apparently after contact with Adam Fergusson.

Polesitter Chris Ulrich ran off the track on the second lap and finished 16th.

Results
(All Suzuki GSX-R750 unless noted)
1. Jason DiSalvo
2. Jimmy Moore, -0.1306 seconds
3. Mike Smith, -0.4751
4. Lee Acree, -6.772
5. Adam Fergusson, -6.820
6. Vincent Haskovec, -11.462
7. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki ZX-6R, -12.083
8. Brian Parriott, -12.5196
9. Alan Schmidt, -13.603
10. Chris Caylor, -13.751
11. Shane Clarke, -23.936
12. Shawn Conrad, -24. 784
13. Tony Meiring, Kawasaki ZX-6R, -26.132
14. Brian Livengood, -26.666
15. S. Jensen, -26.901
16. Chris Ulrich, -28.934
17. J.J. Roetlin, -30.294
18. John Dugan, -33.283
19. E. Spector, -44.776
20. Michael Luke, -49.415

Updated Post: Duhamel Beats Bostrom, Yates And Hayden In AMA Superbike Thriller At Elkhart Lake

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Superbike Race One Results:

1. Miguel Duhamel, Honda RC51, 16 laps
2. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki ZX-7RR, -0.356 second
3. Aaron Yates, Suzuki GSX-R750, -0.392
4. Nicky Hayden, Honda RC51, -0.458
5. Mat Mladin, Suzuki GSX-R750, -6.917
6. Doug Chandler, Ducati 998RS, -16.843
7. Pascal Picotte, Ducati 998RS, -26.576
8. Jake Zemke, Honda RC51, -36.285
9. Jason DiSalvo, Suzuki GSX-R750, -98.183
10. Brian Livengood, Suzuki GSX-R750, -98.628
11. Andy Deatherage, Suzuki GSX-R750, -108.178
12. Brian Parriott, Suzuki GSX-R750, -108.768
13. Larry Pegram, Suzuki GSX-R750, -112.971
14. Alan Schmidt, Suzuki GSX-R750, -124.427
15. Ty Howard, Suzuki GSX-R750, -125.363
16. Rich Conicelli, Suzuki GSX-R750, -126.436
17. Dean Mizdal, Suzuki GSX-R750, -134.388
18. Shane Clarke, Suzuki GSX-R750, -134.496
19. Robert Jensen, Suzuki GSX-R750, -134.722
20. J.J. Roetlin, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
21. Scott Jensen, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
22. John Dugan, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
23. Marco Martinez, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
24. Randall Mennenga, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
25. Dave Ebben, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
26. Justin Blake, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
27. Michael Luke, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
28. Shane Prieto, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
29. Doug Duane, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
30. Jeff Purk, DDS, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
31. Giovanni Rojas, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
32. Leo Venega, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
33. Roger Hendricks, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
34. Chris Voelker, Honda RC51, -2 laps
35. Rob Christman, Suzuki GSX-R750, -2 laps
36. Shawn Conrad, Suzuki GSX-R750, -4 laps
37. Jason Knupp, Suzuki GSX-R750, -4 laps
38. Jame Compton, Suzuki GSX-R750, -6 laps
39. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki GSX-R750, -8 laps, DNF, crash
40. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki GSX-R750, -11 laps, DNF
41. Scott Hermersmann, Suzuki GSX-R750, -13 laps, DNF
42. Eric Spector, Suzuki GSX-R750, -15 laps, DNF


Provisional Point Standings
1. Nicky Hayden, 280 points
2. Eric Bostrom, 244
3. Aaron Yates, 233
4. Miguel Duhamel, 209
5. Mat Mladin, 207
6. Pascal Picotte, 204
7. Brian Livengood, 180
8. Brian Parriott, 170
9. Jamie Hacking, 160
10. Rich Conicelli, 133
11. Andy Deatherage, 128
12. Doug Chandler, 126
13. Anthony Gobert, 118
14. Dean Mizdal, 98
15. Vincent Haskovec, 95

Updated Post: Vesrah Wins Again In WERA 6-Hour At Roebling Road

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Vesrah Suzuki’s John Jacobi and Tray Batey won again in the WERA National Endurance Series, wining a 6-hour at Roebling Road Raceway by 3 laps over SBR’s Glenn Szarek and Joe Prussiano.

Team Xtreme’s Mark Edwards and Billy Ethridge finished third overall, two laps behind SBR.

Xtreme 2 finished fourth overall and first in Mediumweight Superbike, another 3 laps down but 3 laps ahead of Velocity Crew.

Mediumweight Superbike contenders Army of Darkness and Vesrah II both encountered mechanical problems, AOD losing time with a shift-drum-bolt problem and Vesrah II losing time getting a chain back on during a pit stop and then crashing out when a front rim broke.

Vesrah Suzuki has won every round of the series so far this year.

The race was red-flagged when Richard Knight crashed in turn one at Roebling Road near the end. Knight is the team owner of Sagrada Familia, win runs in Mediumweight Superbike team. According to the cornerworkers the bike went off the track at full speed. The bike itself tumbled over the tire wall and fence, through some trees and wound up about 20 yards from the road that runs outside of track property. Knight was airlifted to Memorial Hospital in Savannah, and is expected to make a complete recovery despite fairly extensive injuries, including breaking both bones in his left wrist, suffering a compound fracture of the right ankle, breaking his left scapula and breaking some broken ribs. Knight also fractured his C2 vertebrae and has a closed head injury which is being closely observed, but is not major–the doctors don’t expect any complications from it.

Knight will probably be in the hospital for most of the week.

Overall Results

1. Vesrah Suzuki (Tray Batey/John Jacobi), Suz GSX-R1000, Heavyweight Superbike, 249 laps

2. SBR (Glenn Szarek/Joe Prussiano), Suz GSX-R750, Heavyweight Superbike, 246 laps

3. Team Xtreme (Billy Ethridge/Mark Edwards), Suz GSX-R1000, Heavyweight Superbike, 244 laps

4. Team Xtreme II (Sean Dillon/Rob Palmieri), Suz GSX-R600, Mediumweight Superbike, 241 laps

5. Velocity Crew Racing (Kevin Perkins/Paul Youngman/John Joseph), Suz GSX-R600, Mediumweight Superbike, 238 laps

6. Cycle Therapy (Neil Mummau/Cole Regal/Ricky Ford), Suz GSX-R1000, Heavyweight Superbike, 237 laps

7. Team Velocity(Paul Aalderks/Chuck Ivey/Steve Breckenridge/Scott Gardner), Suz GSX-R600, Mediumweight Superstock, 237 laps

8. J&J Motorsports (Jerry Russell/Aaron Risinger), Suz GSX-R750, Heavyweight Superstock, 235 laps

9. Team Life (Joe Milanesi/Kevin Warner/Justin Marm), Yam YZF-R6, Mediumweight Superstock, 234 laps

10. Williams Racing (Russell Williams/Scott Williams), Yam YZF-R6, Mediumweight Superstock, 233 laps

Neil Hodgson Leads World Superbike Qualfying At EuroSpeedway In Germany

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By Glenn LeSanto

Hodgson snatches last minute provisional pole

Neil Hodgson grabbed provisional pole from Troy Bayliss as the pair tussled for supremacy in the last minutes of final qualifying at Lausitzring.

On a track that had finally began to develop a real dry line, the pair toppled Ben Bostrom who had dominated the final half of the session. Bayliss and Hodgson swapped places at the top of the timesheet on a lap by lap basis as they found more and more grip on the drying track. In the last minute six riders posted the lead lap time.

As the session came to an end it was Hodgson who pushed hardest and put in an awesome lap at 1:41.274 compared to Bayliss’ 1:41.411. Edwards then snatched third from Bostrom by lapping at 1:41.595. Bostrom ended the session in fourth at 1:41.945. Ruben Xaus took fifth.


Saturday World Superbike Qualifying Times:
1. Neil Hodgson, Ducati 998F01, 1:41.274
2. Troy Bayliss, Ducati 998F02, 1:41.411
3. Colin Edwards, Honda RC51, 1:41.595
4. Ben Bostrom, Ducati 998F02, 1:41.945
5. Ruben Xaus, Ducati 998F02, 1:42.310
6. Gregorio Lavilla, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:42.545
7. Pierfrancesco Chili, Ducati 998RS, 1:42.764
8. Steve Martin, Ducati 998RS, 1:42.914
9. Lucio Pedercini, Ducati 998RS, 1:42.914
10. Noriyuki Haga, Aprilia RSV1000, 1:42.939
11. Chris Walker, Kawasaki ZX-7RR, 1:43.094
12. Juan Borja, Ducati 998RS, 1:43.282
13. James Toseland, Ducati F01, 1:43.315
14. Broc Parkes, Ducati 998RS, 1:43.711
15. Marco Borciani, Ducati 998RS, 1:43.732
16. Alex Hofmann, Kawasaki ZX-7RR, 1:44.559
17. Peter Goddard, Benelli Tornado 900, 1:44.829
18. Mauro Sanchini, Kawasaki ZX-7RR, 1:45.034
19. Mark Heckles, Honda RC51, 1:45.113
20. Alessandro Antonello, Ductai 998RS, 1:45.185

McCarthy, Oliver, Moore Fastest In Pro Thunder, 250cc GP And Superstock Practice At Road America

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Saturday Morning Pro Thunder Practice Times:

1. Kirk McCarthy, Ducati 748RS, 2:17.984
2. Mike Ciccotto, Buell XB9R, 2:21.377
3. Shawn Higbee, Buell XB9R, 2:22.115
4. Tripp Nobles, Buell XB9R, 2:25.789
5. Richie Morris, Buell X-1, 2:25.998
6. Kevin Hanson, Ducati 748, 2:27.257
7. Dan Bilansky, Buell X-1, 2:27.510
8. Heath Small, Ducati 748RS, 2:27.851
9. Josh Bryan, Ducati 748, 2:29.172
10. Clark Freatman, 2:30.798


Saturday Morning 250cc Grand Prix Practice Times:
1. Rich Oliver, Yamaha, 2:17.147
2. Chuck Sorensen, Aprilia, 2:17.779
3. Jason DiSalvo, Honda, 2:18.954
4. Perry Melneciuc, Yamaha, 2:22.548
5. Simon Turner, Yamaha, 2:23.539
6. Chris Pyles, Yamaha, 2:24.592
7. Bill Himmelsbach, Yahama, 2:25.657
8. Ed Sorbo, Yamaha, 2:26.389
9. Colin Jensen, Aprilia, 2:26.661
10. Frank Aragaki, Yamaha, 2:26.754


Saturday Morning Superstock Practice Times:
1. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki GSX-R750 2:15.851
2. Larry Pegram, Suzuki GSX-R750 2:16.469
3. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 2:16.495
4. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:16.766
5. Brian Parriott, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:16.854
6. Mike Smith, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:17.220
7. Tom Kipp, Suzuki GSX-R600, 2:17.281
8. Chris Ulrich, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:17.318
9. Tony Meiring, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 2:17.360
10. Adam Fergusson, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:17.557

No One Faster Than Aaron Yates So Far In AMA Supersport At Road America

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Saturday Morning AMA Supersport Practice Times:

1. Aaron Yates, Suzuki, 2:15.936
2. Jake Zemke, Honda, 2:16.215
3. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki, 2:16.219
4. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki, 2:17.488
5. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha, 2:17.494
6. Tony Meiring, Kawasaki, 2:17.819
7. Tom Kipp, Suzuki, 2:18.279
8. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki, 2:18.420
9. Mike Hale, Honda, 2:18.896
10. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda, 2:18.937
11. Alex Gobert, Honda, 2:19.212
12. Ben Spies, Suzuki, 2:21.291
13. Ty Howard, Suzuki, 2:21.399
14. Andrew Nelson, Honda, 2:21.883
15. Monte Nichols, Yamaha, 2:22.706
16. Shawn Conrad, Yamaha, 2:23.051
17. Tyler Wadsworth, Yamaha, 2:23.705
18. Michael Hannas, Kawasaki, 2:23.960
19. Brian Salazar, Suzuki, 2:25.812

Super Pole Results From Lausitzring: Bayliss 1st, Bostrom 2nd, Edwards 3rd

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By Glenn LeSanto

Bayliss dominates the driest ‘wet’ Superpole in SBK history

Despite the appearance of the sun for the first time all weekend, the organisers declared the Superpole session ‘wet’ as a precaution against more changes in the weather. Troy Bayliss took full advantage of the allotted 12 laps to smash the circuit’s best lap time and grab pole for Sunday’s two World Superbike races. Despite the Superpole being called wet, the track was fully dry.

Looking as masterful as he has done all season Bayliss put in a time of 1:39.395. Ben Bostrom worked hard to overhaul Bayliss, but could only get his time down to 1:39.552. Colin Edwards took third to become the Honda in a Ducati front row sandwich, lining up alongside Neil Hodgson who grabbed the final front row start.

Ruben Xaus heads the second row, having more success in the 12 lap Superpole format than he’s had this year in the usual single flying lap set up. Frankie Chili continued show he still has what it takes to mix with the rest of the top Superbike riders by finishing the Superpole in sixth, ahead of British youngster James Toseland. Haga put his Aprilia alongside the three Ducatis on the second row with the eighth fastest time of the Superpole. Gregorio Lavilla and Steve Martin finished off the top ten times.


World Superbike Super Pole Results:

1. Troy Bayliss, Ducati 998F02, 1:39.395
2. Ben Bostrom, Ducati 998F02, 1:39.552
3. Colin Edwards, Honda RC51, 1:39.569
4. Neil Hodgson, Ducati 998F01, 1:39.855
5. Ruben Xaus, Ducati 998F02, 1:40.009
6. Pierfrancesco Chili, Ducati 998RS, 1:40.361
7. James Toseland, Ducati 998F01, 1:40.545
8. Noriyuki Haga, Aprilia RSV1000, 1:40.816
9. Gregorio Lavilla, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:40.865
10. Steve Martin, Ducati 998RS, 1:41.131
11. Juan Borja, Ducati 998RS, 1:41.245
12. Chris Walker, Kawasaki ZX-7RR, 1:42.143
13. Lucio Pedercini, Ducati 998RS, 1:42.143
14. Marco Borciani Ducati 998RS, 1:42.427
15. Broc Parkes, Ducati 998RS, 1:42.685
16. Alex Hofmann, Kawasaki ZX-7RR, 1:43.042

The rest of the grid:

17. Peter Goddard, Benelli Tornado 900, 1:44.829
18. Mauro Sanchini, Kawasaki ZX-7RR, 1:45.034
19. Mark Heckles, Honda RC51, 1:45.113
20. Alessandro Antonello, Ducati 998RS, 1:45.185
21. Ivan Clementi, Kawasaki ZX-7RR, 1:45.246
22. Serafino Foti, Ducati 996RS, 1:46.391
23. Thierry Mulot, Honda RC51, 1:46.639
24. Jiri Mrkyvka, Ducati 996RS, 1:48.184


More, from a Castrol Honda press release:

GERMANY POLE POSITION FOR BAYLISS

Troy Bayliss will start Sunday¹s seventh round of the World Superbike championship from pole position after setting the fastest time in Saturday’s Superpole final qualifying at Lausitzring, Germany.

The championship leader was marginally faster than teammate Ben Bostrom in the Superpole competition, held under the 12-lap “wet” rules due to the threat of rain.

Castrol Honda’s Colin Edwards took advantage of the 12 laps – in what ended up being dry conditions – to record five sub 1m 40s laps as he tested a potential rear race Michelin tyre, to take third place.

“Well, I figured that if the tyre wasn’t working good enough after three laps I could come in and still have three or four laps left for a qualifying tyre,” said Edwards.

Neil Hodgson completes the front row of the grid for the two Lausitzring races with Ruben Xaus heading the second row, bouncing back from a crash
earlier in the day. Xaus is joined on row two by Italian Pier-Francesco Chili, young British rider James Toseland and Aprilia’s Noriyuki Haga.

The top seven riders all qualified inside the existing lap record for the 2.65-mile circuit near Dresden.



More, from a press release issued by Troy Bayliss’ publicist:

Round 7, 2002 Superbike World Championship
Euro Speedway, Lausitz Circuit, Germany
Final Qualifying and Superpole Report

BAYLISS ON POLE AT LAUSITZRING FOR GERMAN WORLD SUPERBIKE ROUND

Lausitz, Germany – Defending World Superbike Champion Australian Troy Bayliss, scored his third pole position of the 2002 Superbike World Championship after setting the fastest time during this afternoon’s Superpole session at the Euro Speedway, Lausitz, Germany, who plays host to round seven of the championship this weekend.

Indifferent weather conditions at the German circuit saw officials revert to the ‘wet’ Superpole format rather than the traditional single flying lap format normally held in the dry. The top sixteen riders are allowed a total of 12-laps during the 50-minute session, with their fastest time dictating their starting grid positions for tomorrow’s two 24-lap SWC races.

Even though the session was officially announced as wet, no fewer than seven riders were below Bayliss’ current Superbike lap record (1:40.599), with the top five of those riders also under last years pole winning time set by Neil Hodgson.

After being second fastest at the end of the two regulation one-hour qualifying sessions, Bayliss and his Infostrada Ducati 998F-02 emerged on top of the time sheets with a best lap of 1-min 39.395-secs around the 4.265km circuit. He edged out Americans Ben Bostrom (L&M Ducati, 1:39.552) and Colin Edwards (Castrol Honda, 1:39.569), with British rider Neil Hodgson (HM Plant Ducati) completing the front row of the grid after posting the fourth fastest time with a 1:39.855.

“Even though the officials called it a wet Superpole, conditions turned out to be perfect,” Bayliss said. “I was able to get my fast time in on the second stint out during the session and that allowed us a little bit of scope to try a couple of things later in the session. The lap times this season have been incredible. Everywhere we’ve been, we’ve gone a lot quicker than last year and again this weekend I’m over a second under the lap record that I have here. The one thing that doesn’t seem to change is that every time you look at the time sheets Colin is always there, a tenth of a second or so away. He does give any time to relax and is always on the case. It’s good as it also keeps you focused on what has to be done.

“This track is all about handling,” Bayliss added. “It has a lot of second and third gear corners and a few flip flop style chicanes It’s quite a physical track where you have to muscle the bike around, but you still have to be very smooth. As for tomorrow, I hope that it clears. Every morning I’ve woken up here and it’s been raining, so it would be nice to have a clear day so that we can get in some fast close racing.”

Row two is headed by Bayliss’ Spanish teammate Ruben Xaus (1:40.009) followed by veteran Italian Pierfrancesco Chili (NCR Ducati, 1:40.361), Brit James Toseland (HM Plant Ducati, 1:40.545), Japan’s Noriyuki Haga (Playstation 2 Aprilia, 1:40.816) and Spain’s Gregorio Lavilla (Alstare Suzuki, 1:40.865).

As the defending champion, Bayliss has had a remarkable start to the season, having won nine of the twelve SWC races held so far and leads the championship points chase with a total of 260, 29 clear of former champion Edwards. Sunday’s two SWC races are again expected to be highlighted by the battle of Bayliss and Edwards, while others such as Bostrom and Hodgson are certain to challenge alongside them for the lead positions.

Jake Zemke Tops Saturday Morning Formula Xtreme Practice At Elkhart Lake

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Saturday Morning Formula Xtreme Practice Times:

1. Jake Zemke, Honda CBR954RR, 2:11.145
2. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:11.578
3. Mike Hale, Honda CBR954RR, 2:11.876
4. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda CBR954RR, 2:11.911
5. Adam Fergusson, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:12.039
6. Steve Rapp, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:12.530
7. Tom Kipp, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:13.464
8. Alex Gobert, Honda CBR954RR, 2:13.997
9. Marty Craggill, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:14.809
10. Ben Spies, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:15.206
11. Lance Isaacs, Yamaha YZF-R1, 2:15.379
12. Shane Prieto, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:19.995
13. Mike Luke, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:22.013
14. James Compton, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:22.427
15. Jeff Bostrom, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:24.078
16. Doug Duane, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:24.129
17. Kenyon Kluge, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2:24.750
18. Dr. Jeffrey Purk, DDS, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:24.771

Fabien Foret Takes World Supersport Pole Position At Lausitzring

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By Glenn LeSanto

Foret does it again

Fabian Foret took pole position in dominant fashion at the Lausitzring today, despite some stiff opposition from defending champion Andrew Pitt.

The French Ten Kate Honda rider went to the top of the timesheet on his first flying lap. He was pushed back down by a number of riders, but with about 10 minutes remaining he posted a lap of 1:43.807 which no one could beat. The provisional pole changed hands a number of times in the middle of the session, but Foret was at the top when it mattered.

Pitt on the Kawasaki pushed very hard but at the end of the session he had to settle with second position with a time of 1:43.865. He said after qualifying that he thought he had the right package for the race; “My bike isn’t the quickest out there,” said Pitt, “but I think I can be the most consistent in the race.”

Foret saw it differently: “I was a bit disappointed with my times and felt sure someone would beat me. I’m hoping for a dry race and I am sure I can go even better on this track.”

Katsuaki Fujiwara had taken provisional pole at the start of the session but he soon found himself languishing back in the middle of the pack. In the closing minutes he put in a flying lap which will see him start from third place for tomorrow’s race.

Piergiorgio Bontempi rounds off the front row on his NCR Ducati. The Italian produced a lap of 1:44.014 to hold off a charging Jamie Whitham who, despite holding provisional pole briefly, could only manage fifth fastest. Whitham had been one of several riders to crash during the session, which was red flagged early on after dirt was strewn on the racing line by a faller.

Karl Muggeridge, Stephane Chambon and Christian Kellner round off the second row for tomorrow’s race.

Final World Supersport Qualifying Results:

1. Fabien Foret, Honda CBR600F, 1:43.807
2. Andrew Pitt, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 1:43.865
3. Katsuaki Fujiwara, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:43.963
4. Piergiorgio Bontempi, Ducati 748R, 1:44.014
5. James Whitham, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:44.075
6. Karl Muggeridge, Honda CBR600F, 1:44.218
7. Stephane Chambon, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:44.415
8. Christian Kellner, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:44.433
9. Chris Vermeulen, Honda CBR600F, 1:44.449
10. Kevin Curtain, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:44.569
11. Jorg Teuchert, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:44.580
12. Christophe Cogan, Honda CBR600F, 1:44.590
13. Paolo Casoli, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:44.804
14. Christian Zaiser, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:44.995
15. Robert Ulm, Honda CBR600F, 1:45.111
16. Stefano Cruciani, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:45.312
17. Iain MacPherson, Honda CBR600F, 1:45.316
18. Matthieu Lagrive, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:45.654
19. James Ellison, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 1:45.670
20. Alessio Corradi, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:46.045

More, from a Ten Kate Honda press release:

Fabien Foret takes pole position again!

The Ten Kate Honda team had a day of extremes at Lausitzring during Saturday’s final qualifying. While Fabien Foret rocketed onto pole for the third time this season his team mate Iain MacPherson struggled.

“I was surprised to get pole,” said Foret afterwards, “I thought my time wasn’t the best I could do and felt sure another rider would go faster. I feel I can go quicker around this circuit. I am hoping for a dry race on Sunday, but if it rains, then at least I am at the front and hopefully can avoid too much spray!”

Meanwhile MacPherson was angry with himself’ “There’s no problems with my tyres or set up, I just made too many mistakes,” admitted MacPherson who qualified down in 17th place. “My race plan for Sunday is simply to ride absolutely flat out from the start and try to make up as many places as quickly as possible. I feel that I can do better here and I am mad with myself for slipping down the grid like that.” At least if it does rain we know that MacPherson can go at Lausitzring in the wet, he was a provisional second on the grid after Friday’s wet session.

The results produced mixed emotions for team manager Ronald ten Kate; “Of course I am overjoyed at Fabien’s brilliant performance, to come from 21st on yesterday’s grid to pole is the high point of the day for me. But the low point is to see Iain going in the opposite direction.But I know he’s a real fighter and he’ll throw 110% effort into his performance on Sunday. I think we’re in for another exciting World Supersport race!”

The weekend has presented special challenges for the team and their partners at Pirelli Tyres and WP Suspension. The changing conditions make life very difficult when setting up the bikes. “The positive thing for us,” said Eddie Roberts from Pirelli, “is that these are just the sort of conditions a street rider will experience. And because at Pirelli we use information gained from racing directly in our street tyres, the road rider benefits most from these weekends of difficult weather.”

The forecast for Sunday’s race is dry, but experience has taught the Ten Kate Honda team to be ready for anything as far as the weather’s concerned!

Szoke On Pole For Today’s Canadian National

From a press release issued by the event organizers:

CALGARY, AB – Jordan Szoke continued his mastery of Calgary’s Race City Motorsport Park by claiming pole position for the second round of the Parts Canada Superbike Championship on Friday.

The Brantford, ON racer, who has three Superbike wins at Race City to his credit, took his Coors Light Racing/Fast Company/Blackfoot Suzuki
GSX-R1000 around the 2.1-mile track in 1:17.608, breaking the lap record of 1:17.847 set by Owen Weichel last year.

Francis Martin of Sherbrooke, QC was second quickest on the Coors Light Racing/Fast Company Suzuki GSX-R1000 with a 1:17.828 and Toronto’s
Michael Taylor qualified third fastest with a lap at 1:17.907 aboard the Brooklin Cycle Yamaha YZF-R1.

Series points leader Frank Trombino completes the front row for Saturday’s race. The Kleinburg, ON racer set a time of 1:18.671 on his Orion Motorsports Honda RC51.

“This track seems to suit my style,” said Szoke, the 1998 Canadian Superbike champ. “You’ve got to be fairly aggressive and confident and I’ve
always been aggressive when I’ve raced here.”

Szoke, who was also quickest in Friday morning’s unofficial practice, only completed his deal to race for the Coors Light Racing/Fast Company/Blackfoot Suzuki team earlier this week. He was scheduled to spend the year racing in the United States.

“Everybody has come together to give me this opportunity and I couldn’t be more thankful,” he said.

Calgary’s Clint McBain will start fifth on Saturday on the Blackfoot Suzuki GSX-R1000 after recording a time of 1:19.140 in qualifying.

In other action at Race City, McBain was quickest in practice for both the International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW Open Sport Bike and Yoshimura 600 Sport Bike national support classes. The Blackfoot Suzuki rider leads the point standings in both divisions after winning the season openers in
Shannonville, ON last month.

Official qualifying for Open Sport Bike and 600 Sport Bike will take place Saturday afternoon, with feature races in both classes scheduled
for Sunday.

Saturday’s program will also include another qualifying session for the Parts Canada Superbike class to set the field for Sunday’s second
race of the doubleheader weekend.

Saturday’s 16-lap Parts Canada Superbike feature is scheduled for a 2:05 pm start, with the day’s activities beginning with practice at 9:00 am.

This weekend’s Superbike races will be televised on TSN Saturday, July 6 at 1:30 pm and Sunday July 28 at 1:00 pm EDT. Action from Race City
will also be shown later this year on Quebec’s RDS and across Canada on the Outdoor Life Network.

Starting line-up for Saturday’s second round of the Parts Canada Superbike Championship at Race City Motorsport Park in Calgary, showing starting
position, rider name, hometown, type of motorcycle and qualifying time:

1.Jordan Szoke, Brantford, ON, Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:17.608

2. Francis Martin, Sherbrooke, QC, Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:17.828

3. Michael Taylor, Toronto, ON, Yamaha YZF-R1 1:17.907

4. Frank Trombino, Kleinburg, ON, Honda RC51 1:18.671

5. Clint McBain, Calgary, AB, Suzuki GSX-R1000
1:19.140

6. Owen Weichel, Huntington Beach, CA, Kawasaki ZX-7RR 1:19.618

7. Kevin Lacombe, Granby, QC, Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:19.864

8. Benoit Pilon, St-Jerome, QC, Yamaha YZF-R1 1:20.035

9. Tim Easton, Calgary, AB, Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:20.633

10. Jean-Francois Cyr, Joliette, QC, Yamaha YZF-R1 1:21.975

11. Philip Onisto, Bolton, ON, Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:22.189

12. Darryn Wilbur, Maple, ON, Yamaha YZF-R1 1:22.549

13. Ugo Levert, Lorraine, QC, Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:23.309

14. Michael Leon, Beaconsfield, QC, Suzuki
GSX-R1000 1:23.440

15. Bruce McDonald, Mt. Albert, ON, Yamaha YZF-R6
1:23.729

16. Matthew McBride, Toronto, ON, Honda CBR600F4i 1:24.189

17. John Brundl, Toronto, ON, Honda CBR954RR 1:24.610

18. Jeff Friesen, Kleefeld, AB, Suzuki GSX-R600 1:29.778

DiSalvo Wins Superstock Race At Road America

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Jason DiSalvo topped a ferocious battle with defending champion Jimmy Moore to win the Superstock race at Road America, with Mike Smith a close third.

The race was originally red-flagged on the third lap when Rich Conicelli crashed out of third place and slid into the haybales outside the ultra-fast Kink.

Conicelli was seen walking around after the crash.

Crews worked to replace the haybales and check Air Fence deployment in the corner.

The race was run as a complete 10-lap restart and immediately saw DiSalvo, Moore and Smith move to the front.

Craig Connell crashed out, apparently after contact with Adam Fergusson.

Polesitter Chris Ulrich ran off the track on the second lap and finished 16th.

Results
(All Suzuki GSX-R750 unless noted)
1. Jason DiSalvo
2. Jimmy Moore, -0.1306 seconds
3. Mike Smith, -0.4751
4. Lee Acree, -6.772
5. Adam Fergusson, -6.820
6. Vincent Haskovec, -11.462
7. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki ZX-6R, -12.083
8. Brian Parriott, -12.5196
9. Alan Schmidt, -13.603
10. Chris Caylor, -13.751
11. Shane Clarke, -23.936
12. Shawn Conrad, -24. 784
13. Tony Meiring, Kawasaki ZX-6R, -26.132
14. Brian Livengood, -26.666
15. S. Jensen, -26.901
16. Chris Ulrich, -28.934
17. J.J. Roetlin, -30.294
18. John Dugan, -33.283
19. E. Spector, -44.776
20. Michael Luke, -49.415

Updated Post: Duhamel Beats Bostrom, Yates And Hayden In AMA Superbike Thriller At Elkhart Lake

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Superbike Race One Results:

1. Miguel Duhamel, Honda RC51, 16 laps
2. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki ZX-7RR, -0.356 second
3. Aaron Yates, Suzuki GSX-R750, -0.392
4. Nicky Hayden, Honda RC51, -0.458
5. Mat Mladin, Suzuki GSX-R750, -6.917
6. Doug Chandler, Ducati 998RS, -16.843
7. Pascal Picotte, Ducati 998RS, -26.576
8. Jake Zemke, Honda RC51, -36.285
9. Jason DiSalvo, Suzuki GSX-R750, -98.183
10. Brian Livengood, Suzuki GSX-R750, -98.628
11. Andy Deatherage, Suzuki GSX-R750, -108.178
12. Brian Parriott, Suzuki GSX-R750, -108.768
13. Larry Pegram, Suzuki GSX-R750, -112.971
14. Alan Schmidt, Suzuki GSX-R750, -124.427
15. Ty Howard, Suzuki GSX-R750, -125.363
16. Rich Conicelli, Suzuki GSX-R750, -126.436
17. Dean Mizdal, Suzuki GSX-R750, -134.388
18. Shane Clarke, Suzuki GSX-R750, -134.496
19. Robert Jensen, Suzuki GSX-R750, -134.722
20. J.J. Roetlin, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
21. Scott Jensen, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
22. John Dugan, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
23. Marco Martinez, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
24. Randall Mennenga, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
25. Dave Ebben, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
26. Justin Blake, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
27. Michael Luke, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
28. Shane Prieto, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
29. Doug Duane, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
30. Jeff Purk, DDS, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
31. Giovanni Rojas, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
32. Leo Venega, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
33. Roger Hendricks, Suzuki GSX-R750, -1 lap
34. Chris Voelker, Honda RC51, -2 laps
35. Rob Christman, Suzuki GSX-R750, -2 laps
36. Shawn Conrad, Suzuki GSX-R750, -4 laps
37. Jason Knupp, Suzuki GSX-R750, -4 laps
38. Jame Compton, Suzuki GSX-R750, -6 laps
39. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki GSX-R750, -8 laps, DNF, crash
40. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki GSX-R750, -11 laps, DNF
41. Scott Hermersmann, Suzuki GSX-R750, -13 laps, DNF
42. Eric Spector, Suzuki GSX-R750, -15 laps, DNF


Provisional Point Standings
1. Nicky Hayden, 280 points
2. Eric Bostrom, 244
3. Aaron Yates, 233
4. Miguel Duhamel, 209
5. Mat Mladin, 207
6. Pascal Picotte, 204
7. Brian Livengood, 180
8. Brian Parriott, 170
9. Jamie Hacking, 160
10. Rich Conicelli, 133
11. Andy Deatherage, 128
12. Doug Chandler, 126
13. Anthony Gobert, 118
14. Dean Mizdal, 98
15. Vincent Haskovec, 95

Updated Post: Vesrah Wins Again In WERA 6-Hour At Roebling Road

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Vesrah Suzuki’s John Jacobi and Tray Batey won again in the WERA National Endurance Series, wining a 6-hour at Roebling Road Raceway by 3 laps over SBR’s Glenn Szarek and Joe Prussiano.

Team Xtreme’s Mark Edwards and Billy Ethridge finished third overall, two laps behind SBR.

Xtreme 2 finished fourth overall and first in Mediumweight Superbike, another 3 laps down but 3 laps ahead of Velocity Crew.

Mediumweight Superbike contenders Army of Darkness and Vesrah II both encountered mechanical problems, AOD losing time with a shift-drum-bolt problem and Vesrah II losing time getting a chain back on during a pit stop and then crashing out when a front rim broke.

Vesrah Suzuki has won every round of the series so far this year.

The race was red-flagged when Richard Knight crashed in turn one at Roebling Road near the end. Knight is the team owner of Sagrada Familia, win runs in Mediumweight Superbike team. According to the cornerworkers the bike went off the track at full speed. The bike itself tumbled over the tire wall and fence, through some trees and wound up about 20 yards from the road that runs outside of track property. Knight was airlifted to Memorial Hospital in Savannah, and is expected to make a complete recovery despite fairly extensive injuries, including breaking both bones in his left wrist, suffering a compound fracture of the right ankle, breaking his left scapula and breaking some broken ribs. Knight also fractured his C2 vertebrae and has a closed head injury which is being closely observed, but is not major–the doctors don’t expect any complications from it.

Knight will probably be in the hospital for most of the week.

Overall Results

1. Vesrah Suzuki (Tray Batey/John Jacobi), Suz GSX-R1000, Heavyweight Superbike, 249 laps

2. SBR (Glenn Szarek/Joe Prussiano), Suz GSX-R750, Heavyweight Superbike, 246 laps

3. Team Xtreme (Billy Ethridge/Mark Edwards), Suz GSX-R1000, Heavyweight Superbike, 244 laps

4. Team Xtreme II (Sean Dillon/Rob Palmieri), Suz GSX-R600, Mediumweight Superbike, 241 laps

5. Velocity Crew Racing (Kevin Perkins/Paul Youngman/John Joseph), Suz GSX-R600, Mediumweight Superbike, 238 laps

6. Cycle Therapy (Neil Mummau/Cole Regal/Ricky Ford), Suz GSX-R1000, Heavyweight Superbike, 237 laps

7. Team Velocity(Paul Aalderks/Chuck Ivey/Steve Breckenridge/Scott Gardner), Suz GSX-R600, Mediumweight Superstock, 237 laps

8. J&J Motorsports (Jerry Russell/Aaron Risinger), Suz GSX-R750, Heavyweight Superstock, 235 laps

9. Team Life (Joe Milanesi/Kevin Warner/Justin Marm), Yam YZF-R6, Mediumweight Superstock, 234 laps

10. Williams Racing (Russell Williams/Scott Williams), Yam YZF-R6, Mediumweight Superstock, 233 laps

Neil Hodgson Leads World Superbike Qualfying At EuroSpeedway In Germany

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By Glenn LeSanto

Hodgson snatches last minute provisional pole

Neil Hodgson grabbed provisional pole from Troy Bayliss as the pair tussled for supremacy in the last minutes of final qualifying at Lausitzring.

On a track that had finally began to develop a real dry line, the pair toppled Ben Bostrom who had dominated the final half of the session. Bayliss and Hodgson swapped places at the top of the timesheet on a lap by lap basis as they found more and more grip on the drying track. In the last minute six riders posted the lead lap time.

As the session came to an end it was Hodgson who pushed hardest and put in an awesome lap at 1:41.274 compared to Bayliss’ 1:41.411. Edwards then snatched third from Bostrom by lapping at 1:41.595. Bostrom ended the session in fourth at 1:41.945. Ruben Xaus took fifth.


Saturday World Superbike Qualifying Times:
1. Neil Hodgson, Ducati 998F01, 1:41.274
2. Troy Bayliss, Ducati 998F02, 1:41.411
3. Colin Edwards, Honda RC51, 1:41.595
4. Ben Bostrom, Ducati 998F02, 1:41.945
5. Ruben Xaus, Ducati 998F02, 1:42.310
6. Gregorio Lavilla, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:42.545
7. Pierfrancesco Chili, Ducati 998RS, 1:42.764
8. Steve Martin, Ducati 998RS, 1:42.914
9. Lucio Pedercini, Ducati 998RS, 1:42.914
10. Noriyuki Haga, Aprilia RSV1000, 1:42.939
11. Chris Walker, Kawasaki ZX-7RR, 1:43.094
12. Juan Borja, Ducati 998RS, 1:43.282
13. James Toseland, Ducati F01, 1:43.315
14. Broc Parkes, Ducati 998RS, 1:43.711
15. Marco Borciani, Ducati 998RS, 1:43.732
16. Alex Hofmann, Kawasaki ZX-7RR, 1:44.559
17. Peter Goddard, Benelli Tornado 900, 1:44.829
18. Mauro Sanchini, Kawasaki ZX-7RR, 1:45.034
19. Mark Heckles, Honda RC51, 1:45.113
20. Alessandro Antonello, Ductai 998RS, 1:45.185

McCarthy, Oliver, Moore Fastest In Pro Thunder, 250cc GP And Superstock Practice At Road America

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Saturday Morning Pro Thunder Practice Times:

1. Kirk McCarthy, Ducati 748RS, 2:17.984
2. Mike Ciccotto, Buell XB9R, 2:21.377
3. Shawn Higbee, Buell XB9R, 2:22.115
4. Tripp Nobles, Buell XB9R, 2:25.789
5. Richie Morris, Buell X-1, 2:25.998
6. Kevin Hanson, Ducati 748, 2:27.257
7. Dan Bilansky, Buell X-1, 2:27.510
8. Heath Small, Ducati 748RS, 2:27.851
9. Josh Bryan, Ducati 748, 2:29.172
10. Clark Freatman, 2:30.798


Saturday Morning 250cc Grand Prix Practice Times:
1. Rich Oliver, Yamaha, 2:17.147
2. Chuck Sorensen, Aprilia, 2:17.779
3. Jason DiSalvo, Honda, 2:18.954
4. Perry Melneciuc, Yamaha, 2:22.548
5. Simon Turner, Yamaha, 2:23.539
6. Chris Pyles, Yamaha, 2:24.592
7. Bill Himmelsbach, Yahama, 2:25.657
8. Ed Sorbo, Yamaha, 2:26.389
9. Colin Jensen, Aprilia, 2:26.661
10. Frank Aragaki, Yamaha, 2:26.754


Saturday Morning Superstock Practice Times:
1. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki GSX-R750 2:15.851
2. Larry Pegram, Suzuki GSX-R750 2:16.469
3. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 2:16.495
4. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:16.766
5. Brian Parriott, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:16.854
6. Mike Smith, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:17.220
7. Tom Kipp, Suzuki GSX-R600, 2:17.281
8. Chris Ulrich, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:17.318
9. Tony Meiring, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 2:17.360
10. Adam Fergusson, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:17.557

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