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Friday Morning Supersport Practice Times:

1. Aaron Yates, Suzuki, 0:57.131
2. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha, 0:57.221
3. Jake Zemke, Honda, 0:57.260
4. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki, 0:57.367
5. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda, 0:57.597
6. Ben Spies, Suzuki, 0:57.611
7. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki, 0:57.835
8. Alex Gobert, Honda, 0:57.837
9. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki, 0:57.845
10. Andrew Nelson, Honda, 0:58.044
11. Tom Kipp, Suzuki, 0:58.053
12. Mike Hale, Honda, 0:58.446
13. Jimmy Filice, Kawasaki, 0:58.517
14. Alex Gobert, Honda, 0:59.667
15. Tony Meiring, Kawasaki, 0:58.783
16. Ty Howard, Suzuki, 0:59.038
17. Mark Ledesma, Honda, 1:00.071
18. Tyler Wadsworth, Yamaha, 1:00.439
19. Justin Blake, Suzuki, 1:00.597
20. Matt Zurbuchen, Suzuki, 1:00.647

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Friday Morning Pro Thunder Practice Times:

1. Kirk McCarthy, Ducati 748RS, 0:57.928
2. Mike Ciccotto, Buell XB9R, 0:58.246
3. Shawn Higbee, Buell XB9R, 0:58.319
4. Tripp Nobles, Buell XB9R, 0:58.758
5. Dave Estok, Buell XB9R, 0:58.770
6. Thomas Montano, Ducati 748R, 0:59.728
7. Leo Venega, Ducati 748, 1:00.058
8. Carlos Macias, Ducati 748, 1:00.333
9. Shane Turpin, Ducati 748, 1:00.411
10. Heath Small, Ducati 748, 1:01.754

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125cc GP Friday Qualifying Times:

1. Steve Jenkner, Aprilia, 1:59.636
2. Manuel Poggiali, Gilera, 1:59.657
3. Arnaud Vincent, Aprilia, 1:59.714
4. Gino Brosoi, Aprilia, 2:00.137
5. Andrea Ballerini, Honda, 2:00.285
6. Mirko Giansanti, Aprilia, 2:00.312
7. Lucio Cechinello, Aprilia, 2:00.329
8. Alex De Angelis, Aprilia, 2:00.422
9. Stefano Perugini, Italjet, 2:00.559
10. Simone Sanna, Aprilia, 2:00.757

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Friday Afternoon Superstock Practice Times:

1. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 0:57.268
2. Tom Kipp, Suzuki GSX-R600, 0:57.490
3. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki GSX-R750, 0:57.547
4. Alex Gobert, Honda CBR600F4i, 0:57.693
5. Craig Connell, Suzuki GSX-R750, 0:57.861
6. Mike Hale, Honda CBR600F4i, 0:57.937
7. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda CBR600F4i, 0:57.977
8. Tony Meiring, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 0:57.992
9. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki GSX-R600, 0:58.008
10. John Haner, Suzuki GSX-R750, 0:58.055
11. Lee Acree, Suzuki GSX-R750, 0:58.301
12. Brian Parriott, Suzuki GSX-R750, 0:58.340
13. Chris Ulrich, Suzuki GSX-R750, 0:58.362
14. Ben Spies, Suzuki GSX-R600, 0:58.479
15. Andrew Nelson, Honda CBR600F4i, 0:58.681
16. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki GSX-R750, 0:58.699
17. Ricky Orlando, Suzuki GSX-R750, 0:59.065
18. John Dugan, Suzuki GSX-R750, 0:59.115
19. Shane Clarke, Suzuki GSX-R750, 0:59.129
20. Rich Conicelli, Suzuki GSX-R750, 0:59.138


Friday Afternoon 250cc Practice Times:

1. Rich Oliver, Yamaha, 0:56.993
2. Simon Turner, Yamaha, 0:57.370
3. Jason DiSalvo, Honda, 0:57.794
4. Colin Jensen, Aprilia, 0:57.919
5. Perry Melneciuc, Yamaha, 0:58.281
6. Chuck Sorensen, Aprilia, 0:58.826
7. Ed Sorbo, Yamaha, 0:59.848
8. Darren Fulce, Yamaha, 1:00.403
9. Frank Aragaki, Yamaha, 1:00.580
10. Ty Piz, Yamaha, 1:00.796

From a press release:

NICKY HAYDEN SIGNS ON FOR AMA PRO RACING’S OFFICIALLY LICENSED MERCHANDISE PROGRAM

PICKERINGTON, Ohio: Nicky Hayden, winner of every AMA Chevy Trucks U.S. Superbike race this year except one, will launch his first dedicated line of merchandise this weekend at Pikes Peak International Raceway in Fountain, Colo. Hayden has reached an agreement with AMA Pro Racing’s new merchandising partner, Wateree Sports Group, that will allow fans to purchase his gear at AMA Superbike events and also online at www.amaproracing.com/speedshop.

“Nicky is a great addition to our AMA Pro Racing project,” said Jeff Reeves, vice president of Wateree Sports Group. “We are very excited that
a rider of Nicky’s caliber will be a part of our new merchandising program. The fans will finally have a source for great new Nicky Hayden products at their favorite dealer, online or at each AMA Superbike event.”

Chris Bradley, AMA Pro Racing’s associate vice president of commercial development said, “We’re thrilled to have Nicky on board. One of the main goals of our licensed merchandise program is to increase exposure for the great athletes who compete in our sport.” Bradley added, “Nicky is clearly one of the most talented superbike riders in the world, and he also has a very likeable personality off the race track. Having him involved adds an attractive dimension to this program.”

Hayden of Owensboro, Ky., is excited about the merchandise program. “I am very excited to launch my own line of authentic merchandise. There are so many great fans out there who support me and support motorcycle racing in general,” said Hayden. “This will give them all an opportunity to showcase that support in a big way–with apparel and merchandise with my logo on it!”

AMA Pro Racing, the leading sanctioning body for motorcycle sport in the U.S., has launched an officially licensed merchandise program, bringing a new level of authenticity to race fans. An official line of AMA Pro Racing products have been produced, giving race fans the opportunity to display their passion for each of the company’s U.S. Championship racing brands.

The program kicked off with the announcement of a three-year licensing deal with the Rock Hill, S.C.-based Wateree Sports Group who produces an officially licensed product and apparel line for AMA Pro Racing. The lineup includes series apparel for all AMA U.S. Championships, as well as merchandise for various teams and riders.

Race fans can find the new line of official AMA Pro Racing products at multiple distribution points, including all AMA U.S. Motocross and U.S. Superbike events as well as several top AMA Flat Track Championship rounds. At the races, products are available for sale under the roof of Wateree’s newly created, 18-wheel interactive merchandise tractor-trailer.

Products can also be purchased online via amaproracing.com.

Located in the heart of NASCAR country, Wateree Sports Group has extensive experience in merchandise distribution and corporate identity programs.

The company’s impressive list of corporate clients includes General Mills, Sprint and Conseco Financial Services; Winston Cup drivers Kyle Petty, John Andretti, Buckshot Jones; and retired drivers and teams owners A.J. Foyt and 7-time Winston Cup Champion Richard Petty.

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Graves Motorsports Yamaha’s Damon Buckmaster debuted a new R7/R1 hybrid at Pikes Peak, a machine built with part of a YZF-R1 frame welded onto a YZF-R7 frame. Team owner Chuck Graves has declined to comment on the new machine or on the AMA Pro Racing Appeals Board ruling which outlawed his 100% R7 a little more than a week ago. Graves is thought to be weighing legal action against AMA Pro Racing, and said, prior to the Appeals Board hearing, that he would sue if the R7 was found illegal.

In the meantime, Buckmaster was fast right out of the truck at Pikes Peak, running in the top three in the first practice session for the class, on Friday morning.

Official AMA Timing & Scoring listed Buckmaster at the top of the sheets in error, failing to disqualify a time that Buckmaster told reporters he did by cutting the course.

Buckmaster figured he was actually second or third fastest in the session.

Friday Morning Formula Xtreme Practice Times:

1. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha YZF-R1/R7, 0:54.301
2. Jake Zemke, Honda CBR954RR, 0:56.400
3. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda CBR954RR, 0:56.408
4. Marty Craggill, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 0:56.601
5. Adam Fergusson, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 0:56.645
6. Alex Gobert, Honda CBR954RR, 0:56.757
7. Mike Hale, Honda CBR954RR, 0:56.761
8. Tom Kipp, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 0:57.271
9. Lance Isaacs, Yamaha YZF-R1, 0:58.100
10. Mike Ciccotto, Buell XB9R, 0:58.398
11. Shane Prieto, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 0:58.895
12. Mark Ledesma, Honda CBR954RR, 0:58.956
13. Douglas Vickery, Yamaha YZF-R1, 0:59.158
14. James Compton, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 0:59.220
15. Ben Spies, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 0:59.221
16. Tom Montano, Ducati 748R, 0:59.359
17. Jason Curtis, Yamaha YZF-R1, 0:59.403
18. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 0:59.527
19. Jeff Bostrom, Suzuki GSX-R750, 0:59.851
20. Colin Gilbert, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:00.019

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Former 250cc Grand Prix Champion Rich Oliver is on track today at Pikes Peak International Raceway, less than four weeks after badly breaking his right forearm and losing parts of toes on one foot in a nasty crash at Sears Point Raceway.

Oliver’s arm was plated back together and bears a 10-inch scar running from mid-palm to elbow, where it was opened up to relieve pressure.

Oliver crashed going into the Carousel at Sears Point and ended up in the haybales outside the corner.

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Promoter practice has finished at Pikes Peak International Raceway, and there were no medical transports during the day.

About 100 riders participated in the practice day, which ran from roughly 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and featured three combined groups consisting of Supersport/250cc Grand Prix, Superstock/Pro Thunder, and Superbike/Formula Xtreme.

Practice sessions were 20 minutes each.

From a press release:

AMA RECOGNIZES CORPORATE SPONSORS OF WOMEN & MOTORCYCLING CONFERENCE

PICKERINGTON, OHIO — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced the corporate sponsors of the 2002 AMA Women & Motorcycling Conference, scheduled for June 29 through July 3 at West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon, West Virginia.

Supporting the conference as Platinum Sponsors are: American Honda Motor Co., Inc.; American Suzuki Motor Corp.; BMW Riders’ Apparel; Harley-Davidson/Buell Inc.; Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA, and Yamaha Motor Corp.

Other corporate sponsors include Victory Motorcycles, a Gold Sponsor of the conference, and Aerostich, a Bronze Sponsor.

“By their participation, these eight sponsors acknowledge their corporate commitment to the importance of women’s role in motorcycling,” said Robert Rasor, President of the AMA. “We appreciate their support, and especially their active involvement in the 2002 AMA Women & Motorcycling Conference.”

BMW, Harley-Davidson/Buell, Honda, Kawasaki and Yamaha will bring fleets of new models to the conference, offering free demo rides to attendees. Participants also can test their skills on a BattleTrax course, take off on self-guided tours through the Allegheny foothills, attend a variety of seminars and round-table discussions, and shop the vendor fair. A parade and street party in Buckhannon, a motocross demonstration, and special opening and closing celebrations are also planned. On the conference’s final day, participants will have the option of attending a Women’s Motocross School or a Motorcycle Safety Foundation Dirt Bike School.

The first two AMA Women & Motorcycling Conferences were held in 1997 and 2000. More than 700 women and men attended the 2000 conference, from 46 states, Sweden, Australia and Canada.

West Virginia Wesleyan College, located in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, was chosen as the site of the 2002 AMA Women & Motorcycling Conference for its excellent facilities, and for its proximity to great motorcycle riding.

Registration kits are available by calling 1-800-AMA-JOIN, or by e-mailing [email protected]. The registration fee for the 2002 AMA Women & Motorcycling Conference is $139; all AMA members receive a $39 discount. For more information about the 2002 AMA Women & Motorcycling Conference, visit www.womenandmotorcycling.com. To learn more about West Virginia Wesleyan College, visit www.wvwc.edu.