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Combined AMA Superbike Qualifying Results:

1. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki ZX-7RR, 2:08.510
2. Nicky Hayden, Honda RC51, 2:08.784
3. Aaron Yates, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:09.223
4. Miguel Duhamel, Honda RC51, 2:09.550
5. Doug Chandler, Ducati 998RS, 2:09.605
6. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:09.800
7. Mat Mladin, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:09.806
8. Jake Zemke, Honda RC51, 2:10.208
9. Pascal Picotte, Ducati 998RS, 2:10.248
10. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:15.217
11. Chris Ulrich, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:15.467
12. Jason DiSalvo, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:15.798
13. Lee Acree, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:16.065
14. Craig Connell, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:16.087
15. Larry Pegram, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:16.342
16. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:16.543
17. Adam Fergusson, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:16.575
18. Andy Deatherage, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:16.681
19. Brian Livengood, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:17.210
20. Rich Conicelli, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:17.376
21. Brian Parriott, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:17.460
22. Ty Howard, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:17.561
23. Alan Schmidt, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:17.569
24. Chris Caylor, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:17.630
25. Robert Jensen, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:18.168
26. Scott Jensen, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:18.427
27. Marco Martinez, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:18.508
28. John Dugan, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:18.570
29. Dean Mizdal, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:18.650
30. Shane Prieto, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:18.759
31. Shawn Conrad, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:18.942
32. Chris Voelker, Ducati 996RS, 2:19.025
33. J.J. Roetlin, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:19.051
34. Shane Clarke, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:19.242
35. Dave Ebben, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:19.304
36. Randall Mennenga, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:19.334
37. Justin Blake, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:19.903
38. Scott Hermersmann, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:20.231
39. Giovanni Rojas, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:20.284
40. Mike Luke, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:20.630
41. James Compton, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:20.651
42. Douglas Duane, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:20.663
43. Jeffrey Purk, DDS, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:20.934
44. Eric Spector, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:20.943
45. Robert Christman, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:21.266
46. Leo Venega, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:22.608
47. Roger Hendricks, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:22.657
48. Jason Knupp, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:22.978
49. Steve Johnson, Aprilia RSV1000, 2:23.238
50. Anthony Ruggiero, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:23.450
51. Eric Dooyema, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:23.822

112% Of Fast Time: (2:23.931)

DNQ. Mike Walsh, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:24.530
DNQ. Jason Swan, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:25.117

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1. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha, 2:10.196
2. Roger Hayden, Honda, 2:10.878
3. Jake Zemke, Honda, 2:11.040
4. Adam Fergusson, Suzuki, 2:11.317
5. Mike Hale, Honda, 2:11.350
6. Steve Rapp, Suzuki, 2:11.932
7. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki, 2:12.078
8. Ben Spies, Suzuki, 2:12.149
9. Lance Isaacs, Yamaha, 2:12.669
10. Tom Kipp, Suzuki, 2:12.769
11. Alex Gobert, Honda, 2:12.795
12. Marty Craggill, Suzuki, 2:14.396
13. Shane Prieto, Suzuki, 2:18.847
14. James Compton, Suzuki, 2:19.332
15. Michael Luke, Suzuki, 2:20.211
16. Jason Curtis, Yamaha, 2:20.787
17. Jeffery Purk, DDS, Suzuki, 2:21.097
18. Doug Duane, Suzuki, 2:21.477
19. Brian Boyd, Suzuki, 2:21.569

Graves Motorsports Yamaha’s Damon Buckmaster used a Dunlop qualifying tire on his new, highly-modified Yamaha YZF-R1/R7 to break his old Road America Formula Xtreme lap record with a 2:10.196 Friday.

“It’s really gratifying to give the Graves Motorsport Yamaha conglomerate another Championhip point,” said Buckmaster after bettering his own mark of 2:10.231 from 2001. “We didn’t get a lot (of points) last weekend because of the engine. This is the second time we’ve ridden this bike now, and we’ve had two poles now. It’s just really good.”

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Friday Morning Superbike Practice Times:

1. Mat Mladin, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:10.279
2. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:10.725
3. Aaron Yates, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:10.746
4. Nicky Hayden, Honda RC51, 2:11.079
5. Miguel Duhamel, Honda RC51, 2:11.406
6. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki ZX-7RR, 2:11.763
7. Jake Zemke, Honda RC51, 2:12.370
8. Doug Chandler, Ducati 998RS, 2:12.497
9. Pascal Picotte, Ducati 998RS, 2:12.602
10. Chris Ulrich, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:16.310
11. Jason DiSalvo, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:16.797
12. Lee Acree, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:16.852
13. Adam Fergusson, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:17.053
14. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:17.063
15. Chris Caylor, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:17.361
16. Craig Connell, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:17.577
17. Robert Jensen, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:18.415
18. Rich Conicelli, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:18.422
19. Ty Howard, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:18.654

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Friday Morning World Supersport Practice Times:

1. Jorg Teuchert, Yamaha, 2:00.128
2. James Whitham, Yamaha, 2:01.676
3. Chris Vermeulen, Honda, 2:02.204
4. Stephane Chambon, Suzuki, 2:02.629
5. Paolo Casoli, Yamaha, 2:02.660
6. Andrew Pitt, Kawasaki, 2:02.662
7. Christian Kellner, Yamaha, 2:02.999
8. Stefano Cruciani, Yamaha, 2:03.038
9. Werner Daemen, Honda, 2:03.394
10. Christophe Cogan, Honda, 2:04.112
11. Rico Penzkofer, Ducati, 2:04.118
12. Diego Giugovaz, Yamaha, 2:04.337
13. Fabien Foret, Honda, 2:02.758
14. Piergiogio Bontempi, Ducati, 2:04.813
15. Matthieu Lagrive, Yamaha, 2:05.019
16. Sebastien Carpentier, Honda, 2:05.337
17. Robert Frost, Yamaha, 2:05.507
18. Kevin Curtain, Yamaha, 2:05.540
19. Robert Ulm, Honda, 2:05.819
20. James Ellison, Kawasaki, 2:05.988

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Friday Morning 250cc GP Practice Times:

1. Rich Oliver, Yamaha, 2:17.790
2. Chuck Sorensen, Aprilia, 2:18.881
3. Jason DiSalvo, Honda, 2:19.740
4. Perry Melneciuc, Yamaha, 2:24.125
5. Chris Pyles, Yamaha, 2:24.130
6. Simon Turner, Yamaha, 2:24.356
7. Ed Sorbo, Yamaha, 2:29.388
8. John France, Honda, 2:29.746
9. Frank Aragaki, Yamaha, 2:30.012
10. Ty Piz, Yamaha, 2:31.433

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The first 25-minute practice session at Road America ended without any timing and scoring data shown on pit lane monitors.

One Crew Chief who inquired about the situation during the session for Superstock machines was told that it was “a house problem.”

Timing and scoring information popped up on the screens for the first time about 1/3 of the way through the second practice session, for 250cc Grand Prix machine.

AMA Pro Racing Timing & Scoring officials were on site at Road America on Thursday, working on the setting up the system.

From a press release:

ALL BOSTROM.

June 6, 2002 – Elkhart Lake, WI. There is no question that Eric Bostrom is benefiting from his World Superbike rides, as anyone who witnessed his Superbike victory at Pikes Peak, Colorado can attest to. His ‘stripe to stripe’ victory was as impressive as they come, as he led the entire race and ultimately won by over 15 seconds. And while Nicky Hayden crashed and earned no championship points, Eric earned every point available. Earning 1 point for leading the most laps, 1 point for pole position, and 36 points for the race win (for a total of 38 points), Eric cut Nicky’s 80-point championship point lead to 42 points. And with 8 rounds left in the 16 round AMA Chevy Trucks Superbike Championship, Eric hasn’t given up yet on his championship hopes.

With a few days gone by, Eric now reflects on his PPIR win. “I felt like it was going to happen. And honestly, I don’t think anyone was surprised that I had won. It was kind of weird. We were jetlagged a bit (from England) and didn’t go so good on Friday. But we quickly got over that and just dominated the rest of the weekend. And it was kind of cool that people expected it – I could even sense it the media room and in the paddock; that people weren’t surprised. I’ve gone so good here before, you know. But it isn’t often that you can dominate a round; it’s usually more of an uphill battle. Like this weekend at Road America might be!”

A long track that has typically favored the twins, Road America is going to strongly test Eric’s ability and desire to win. “The finish line is like a half mile down the front straight. I know we’re going to be there, but we’re going to have to do some magic. I need to do something really special and get there at the end. Plus, I don’t think that Kawasaki has ever won there. I don’t know if that’s true, but someone told me that today. If that’s the case, it’ll be real nice to be the first man on a Kawasaki (Superbike) to win at Road America.”

Jetlag is one thing that won’t stand in Eric’s way this weekend. “This is the first time in five weeks that I haven’t had to jump on a plane right after a race. It’s so nice to be back home in the States. Some friends of mine were here, and we did a bunch of rock climbing around Colorado and just had a bitchin’ time. It just feels good to not hop on a plane right after the race. But with that said, I am hoping to do the Misano WSB race in a few weeks!” With his confidence growing, Eric remains committed to being the first non-twin Superbike rider to get on the World Superbike podium this year. Perhaps this will happen at the Misano round, although it is still undecided if Eric will get the opportunity to race there.

With the 2002 season now well under way, Eric has two strong goals remaining:
1) To fight Nicky Hayden for a come-from-behind Championship win in the Superbike class, and 2) To prove to the World that after three strong years on a Kawasaki, he belongs on the ZX-RR next year, racing against Valentino Rossi and the others in the motoGP Championship.

Eric Bostrom is proudly sponsored by:
Kawasaki (www.Kawasaki.com and www.Kawasaki-Eckl.com)
RedBull (www.RedBull.com)
Alpinestars (www.Alpinestars.com)
Arai (www.AraiAmericas.com)
Oakley (www.Oakley.com)
Airtrix (www.Airtrix.com)
Ecko (www.Ecko.com)
Dunlop (www.DunlopMotorcycle.com)
Maxima (www.MaximaUSA.com)
Lockhart Phillips (www.LockhartPhillips.com)
Akrapovic (www.Akrapovic-ai.si)
Ohlins (www.Ohlins.com)

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Friday Morning Pro Thunder Practice Times:

1. Kirk McCarthy, Ducati 748RS, 2:20.228
2. Shawn Higbee, Buell XB9R, 2:23.103
3. Tom Montano, Ducati 748R, 2:23.895
4. Mike Ciccotto, Buell XB9R, 2:26.097
5. Tripp Nobles, Buell XB9R, 2:26.116
6. Heath Small, Ducati 748RS, 2:27.174
7. Dave Estok, Buell XB9R, 2:27.280
8. Kevin Hanson, Ducati 748, 2:28.211
9. Richie Morris, Buell X-1, 2:29.910
10. Josh Bryan, Ducati 748, 2:30.965

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Friday Afternoon Superstock Practice Times:

1. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:15.827
2. Lee Acree, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:16.548
3. Chris Ulrich, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:17.042
4. Craig Connell, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:17.493
5. Larry Pegram, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:17.748
6. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 2:17.902
7. Kirk McCarthy, Ducati 748RS, 2:18.381
8. Tony Meiring, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 2:18.548
9. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:18.554
10. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki GSX-R600, 2:18.635
11. Alex Gobert, Honda CBR600F4i, 2:18.788
12. Chris Caylor, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:18.799
13. Rich Conicelli, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:18.811
14. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda CBR600F4i, 2:19.112
15. Ty Howard, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:19.206
16. Alan Schmidt, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:19.239
17. Ben Spies, Suzuki GSX-R600, 2:19.424
18. Tom Kipp, Suzuki GSX-R600, 2:19.557