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New Benelli Production Streetbike Seen At Valencia

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New Benelli Production Streetbike Seen At Valencia

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By Glenn LeSanto



The final production version of the Benelli Tornado has been spotted in Valencia. The company has one bike, a final pre-production model, at the circuit already. Another two bikes on the way for showing over the weekend, the pair are actual production bikes from a batch of 150 limited edition bikes that will go on sale to the public shortly.

Looking as gorgeous as it did when it was first shown in prototype form the Tornado is perhaps the best looking production bike in existence. The trademark twin yellow underseat fans are still present in the rear tail section, and a host of other details abound.



The bike is dripping in exotica, with Ohlins suspension, magnesium engine cases and carbon fiber bodywork. Details like the flick-knife-style ignition key leave you in no doubt that this is a very special motorcycle.



Bostrom Fastest In Final Superbike Qualifying Session Friday At Daytona, Final Superbike Grid Set

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Bostrom Fastest In Final Superbike Qualifying Session Friday At Daytona, Final Superbike Grid Set

Friday Superbike Qualifying Times:

1. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki, 1:49.904
2. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki, 1:50.214
3. Kurtis Roberts, Honda, 1:50.818
4. Aaron Yates, Suzuki, 1:51.048
5. Anthony Gobert, Yamaha, 1:52.353
6. Larry Pegram, Suzuki, 1:53.887
7. Steve Rapp, Suzuki, 1:54.978
8. Michael Barnes, Suzuki, 1:55.062
9. Alan Schmidt, Suzuki, 1:56.257
10. Marco Martinez, Suzuki, 1:56.373
11. Lee Acree, Suzuki, 1:56.391
12. Stephane Mertens, Suzuki, 1:56.496
13. Eric Wood, Suzuki, 1:56.630
14. Greg Fryer, Yamaha, 1:57.212
15. Anthony Fania, Jr., Suzuki, 1:57.444
16. Dean Mizdal, Suzuki, 1:57.632
17. Randall Mennenga, Suzuki, 1:57.661
18. Owen Richey, Suzuki, 1:57.692
19. Raymond Bowman, Suzuki, 1:57.749
20. Robert Jensen, Suzuki, 1:57.875
21. Mike Luke, Suzuki, 1:58.214
22. Andres Perez, Ducati, 1:58.346
23. Brett Ray, Suzuki, 1:58.365
24. Mike Sullivan, Honda, 1:58.615
25. Justin Blake, Suzuki, 1:58.944
26. Scott Hermersmann, Suzuki, 1:58.947
27. Cory Call, Suzuki, 1:59.004
28. Rick Narup, Suzuki, 1:59.194
29. Michael Niksa, Suzuki, 1:59.767
30. Mark Zaremskas, Suzuki, 2:00.014
31. Mike Walsh, Suzuki, 2:00.780



Final grid:
1. Nicky Hayden, Honda, 1:47.174
2. Miguel Duhamel, Honda, 1:47.259
3. Kurtis Roberts, Honda, 1:47.527
4. Anthony Gobert, Yamaha, 1:48.083
5. Pascal Picotte, Ducati, 1:48.219
6. Mat Mladin, Suzuki, 1:48.311
7. Aaron Yates, Suzuki, 1:48.482
8. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki, 1:49.110
9. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki, 1:50.214
10. Michael Barnes, Suzuki, 1:53.854
11. Larry Pegram, Suzuki, 1:53.887
12. Steve Rapp, Suzuki, 1:54.978
13. Eric Wood, Suzuki, 1:55.179
14. Chris Ulrich, Suzuki, 1:55.331
15. Lee Acree, Suzuki, 1:55.461
16. John Jacobi, Suzuki, 1:55.674
17. Andrew Deatherage, Suzuki, 1:56.048
18. Dave Estok, Suzuki, 1:56.066
19. Alan Schmidt, Suzuki, 1:56.257
20. Marco Martinez, Suzuki, 1:56.373
21. Vince Haskovec, Suzuki, 1:56.402
22. Rich Conicelli, Suzuki, 1:56.486
23. Stephane Mertens, Suzuki, 1:56.498
24. Ricky Orlando, Suzuki, 1:56.524
25. Mike Luke, Suzuki, 1:56.765
26. John Ashmead, Suzuki, 1:56.867
27. Scott Hermersmann, Suzuki, 1:57.031
28. Brian Livengood, Suzuki, 1:57.034
29. Pedro Valiente, Suzuki, 1:57.063
30. John Dugan, Suzuki, 1:57.072

Mladin Update: Possible Elbow Fracture

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Mladin Update: Possible Elbow Fracture

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According to an announcement by Daytona International Speedway spokesperson Kathy Catron just before 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Team Blimpie Yoshimura Suzuki’s Mat Mladin has been transported to Halifax Medical Center to be evaluated by an orthopedic surgeon. It is suspected that Mladin may have a fracture in his left elbow.

Brian Parriott Fastest In Friday Morning Superstock Practice At Daytona

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Brian Parriott Fastest In Friday Morning Superstock Practice At Daytona

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Unofficial Lap Times:
1. Brian Parriott, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:56.918
2. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 1:57.473
3. Scott Greenwwod, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:58.141
4. Ty Howard, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:58.864
5. Tony Meiring, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 1:58.939
6. Tom Montano, Ducati 748R, 1:59.498
7. Ben Spies, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:59.566
8. Andrew Nelson, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 1:59.683
9. Alan Schmidt, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:59.765
10. Mike Ciccotto, Buell XB9R, 1:59.838
11. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:59.908
12. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:59.969
13. Marco Martinez, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:00.471
14. Robert Jensen, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:01.099
15. Scott Jensen, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:01.173
16. Aaron Clark, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:01.634
17. Shawn Conrad, Suzuki GSX-R600, 2:01.722
18. Owen Richey, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:02.017
19. J.J. Roetlin, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:02.100
20. John Dugan, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:02.179

Jason DiSalvo And Jeff Wood Win 250cc Grand Prix Heat Races At Daytona

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Jason DiSalvo And Jeff Wood Win 250cc Grand Prix Heat Races At Daytona

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The front row for Sunday’s final will be DiSalvo, Wood, Chuck Sorensen and Simon Turner.

Provisional Results Heat One: 1. Jeff Wood, Yamaha 2. Simon Turner, Yamaha 3. Ed Sorbo, Yamaha 4. Ty Piz, Yamaha 5. Neil Richardson, Yamaha 6. Bill Himmelsbach, Yamaha 7. Stuart Nodell, Honda 8. John France, Honda 9. Darren Fulce, Yamaha 10. Michael Himmelsbach, Aprilia 11. Andrew Edwards, Yamaha 12. Kory Gill, Yamaha 13. Michael Deblanco, Yamaha 14. Chris Reynolds, Honda 15. Glen Christianson, Yamaha 16. Sean Wray, Yamaha 17. Christopher Spargo, Yamaha 18. George Taylor, Yamaha 19. Bryan Hoelzer, Honda 20. Thad Halsmer, Yamaha 21. James Lee, Yamaha 22. John Williams, Yamaha 23. Jason Boyce, Honda 24. Richard Oliver, Yamaha, DNS 25. Leon Cortes, Honda, DNS 26. Al Salaverria, Aprilia, DNS 27. Kevin Brown, Yamaha, DNS Race Time: 10:05.875 Margin of Victory: 0.200 second

Provisional Results Heat Two: 1. Jason DiSalvo, Honda 2. Chuck Sorensen, Aprilia 3. Roland Sands, Yamaha 4. Perry Melneciuc, Yamaha 5. Cory West, Yamaha 6. Greg Esser, Honda 7. Chris Pyles, Yamaha 8. Colin Jensen, Aprilia 9. Steve Scott, Yamaha 10. Les Pataki, Honda 11. Steve Genter, Honda 12. Chris Holske, Yamaha 13. Barrett Long, Yamaha 14. James Bonner, Yamaha 15. Tim O’Conner, Yamaha 16. Gary Berbaum, Yamaha 17. Kevin McCrea, Yamaha 18. Stephen Bowline, Honda 19. Jeremy Bonnett, Yamaha 20. Chris Nicoloff, Honda 21. Rick Moreau, Yamaha 22. Richard Merhar, Yamaha 23. Keith Floyd, Yamaha 24. Jorge Corbato, Yamaha, DNF 25. Chris Wallington, Yamaha, DNS 26. Errol Tucker, Honda, DNS Race Time: 09:48.073 Margin of Victory: 0.002 second

Rich Oliver Crashes In 250cc GP Practice Friday Morning At Daytona, May Not Race

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Rich Oliver Crashes In 250cc GP Practice Friday Morning At Daytona, May Not Race

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Four-time AMA 250cc Grand Prix Champion Rich Oliver crashed at high speed on the banking after exiting the chicane in Friday morning’s 250cc Grand Prix practice at Daytona.

“I must have hit something on the track,” said Oliver from the Daytona Infield Care Center. “I was in fourth gear, way up by the wall and it highsided me. I was way past the Airfence.

“I slid forever and ground the end of my (left ring) finger off. I might need skin grafts.” Oliver was also suffering with pain in his left hip when transferred to an ambulance gurney for transport to Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach.

“I’m going to play it by ear,” said Oliver, when asked about his plans for the rest of the race weekend. “I don’t feel that fantastic about running the heat race (Friday afternoon). I’m going to try and see if I can get in the main and see what I can do.”

Prior to Oliver’s practice-halting incident, teenager Cory West crashed his Yamaha TZ250 into the Airfence outside of turn six.

“I went for the brakes and there was nothing,” said a visibly shaken West. “It went to the bar, then I went for the back brake. It finally locked up and threw me into the Airfence. I was going at least 70 mph, as fast as it goes in third gear.”

Riding on a track that was damp with condensation, Ty Piz and Jeremy Bonnett also crashed during the 250cc practice session.

Unofficial 250cc Grand Prix Practice Times From Friday Morning:
1. Jason DiSalvo, Honda, 1:56.346
2. Chuck Sorensen, Aprilia, 1:56.692
3. Roland Sands, Yamaha, 1:58.141
4. Perry Melneciuc, Yamaha, 1:58.176
5. Thad Halsmer, Yamaha, 2:01.475
6. Simon Turner, Yamaha, 2:01.618
7. Jeff Wood, Yamaha, 2:01.865
8. Ed Sorbo, Yamaha, 2:02.278
9. Chris Pyles, Yamaha, 2:02.418
10. Greg Esser, Honda, 2:02.595

Clear Channel Radio Station In Orlando Makes Fun Of Injured Motorcyclists

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Clear Channel Radio Station In Orlando Makes Fun Of Injured Motorcyclists

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Orlando-based WFLA 540 AM morning show host Shannon Burke made fun of injured motorcyclists this morning, parodying a rider with a head injury and related speech impediment.

Burke referred to riders who did not wear helmets on the street as “Puss Finger” and “Goober” and referred to a rider on a “Shovelhead Panhead”.

He broadcast sounds of simulated crashes and laughed about the potential results of such crashes.

The references to injured riders were broadcast about 7:15 this morning.

Besides owning radio stations, Clear Channel also owns Clear Channel Entertainment Motor Sports, which promotes F-USA motorcycle racing events.

Nicky Hayden Will Start The 61st Daytona 200 From The Pole Position

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Nicky Hayden Will Start The 61st Daytona 200 From The Pole Position

Nicky Hayden, Miguel Duhamel, Kurtis Roberts and Anthony Gobert lock in front-row starting positions.

1. Nicky Hayden, Honda RC51, 1:47.174
2. Miguel Duhamel, Honda RC51, 1:47.259
3. Kurtis Roberts, Honda RC51, 1:47.527
4. Anthony Gobert, Yamaha YZF-R7, 1:48.083
5. Pascal Picotte, Ducati 998RS, 1:48.219
6. Mat Mladin, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:48.311
7. Aaron Yates, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:48.482
8. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki ZX-7RR, 1:49.110
9. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:50.224
10. Michael Barnes, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:53.854*
11. Larry Pegram, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:54.391*
12. Steve Rapp, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:55.114*
13. Eric Wood, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:55.179*
14. Chris Ulrich, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:55.331*
15. Lee Acree, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:55.461*
16. Andy Deatherage, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:56.048
17. David Estok, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:56.066
18. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:56.402*
19. Ricky Orlando, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:56.524
20. Stephane Mertens, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:56.639*

*Superstock machine

Kurtis Roberts Under Supersport Lap Record Thursday Morning At Daytona

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Kurtis Roberts Under Supersport Lap Record Thursday Morning At Daytona

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Tom Montano fastest in Pro Thunder practice.


Unofficial Supersport Lap Times:
1. Kurtis Roberts, Honda, 1:53.460
2. Nicky Hayden, Honda, 1:53.627
3. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki, 1:54.00
4. Aaron Yates, Suzuki, 1:54.116
5. Miguel Duhamel, Honda, 1:54.164
6. Aaron Gobert, Yamaha, 1:54.211
7. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki, 1:54.226
8. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha, 1:54.284
9. Jake Zemke, Honda, 1:54.408
10. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki, 1:54.447
11. Anthony Gobert, Yamaha, 1:54.622
12. Mike Hale, Honda, 1:54.683
13. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda, 1:54.688
14. Josh Hayes, Suzuki, 1:54.830
15. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki, 1:55.319
16. Tom Kipp, Suzuki, 1:55.606
17. Alex Gobert, Honda, 1:56.023
18. Ben Spies, Suzuki, 1:56.062
19. Tony Meiring, Kawasaki, 1:56.137
20. Steve Rapp, Suzuki, 1:56.429

Roberts said that he did his time without the benefit of the draft. Lap split times provided by AMA timing and scoring show that Roberts also did his best time without being the fastest rider in any one of the three lap segments.

The existing 600cc Supersport lap record belongs to Roberts at 1:53.549.


Unofficial Pro Thunder Lap Times:
1. Tom Montano, Ducati, 1:57.113
2. Tripp Nobles, Buell, 1:57.266
3. Mike Ciccotto, Buell, 1:57.283
4. Shawn Higbee, Buell, 1:57.416
5. Kirk McCarthy, Ducati, 1:58.196
6. Michael Barnes, Buell, 1:58.853
7. Dave Estok, Buell, 1:59.067
8. Ricky Lundgren, Ducati, 2:02.026
9. Thomas Fournier, Ducati, 2:03.598
10. Leo Venega, Ducati, 2:04.267

Kurtis Roberts Leads Friday Morning Supersport Practice Times

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Kurtis Roberts Leads Friday Morning Supersport Practice Times

Unofficial Lap Times:

1. Kurtis Roberts, Honda CBR600F4i, 1:53.561
2. Aaron Gobert, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:53.814
3. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:53.907
4. Aaron Yates, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:53.942
5. Anthony Gobert, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:54.148
6. Miguel Duhamel, Honda CBR600F4i, 1:54.310
7. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 1:54.345
8. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:54.355
9. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:54.540
10. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 1:54.612
11. Jake Zemke, Honda CBR600F4i, 1:54.671
12. Tom Kipp, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:54.897
13. Josh Hayes, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:54.905
14. Ben Spies, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:55.089
15. Nicky Hayden, Honda CBR600F4i, 1:55.109
16. Mike Hale, Honda CBR600F4i, 1:55.494
17. Steve Rapp, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:56.189
18. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:56.721
19. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda CBR600F4i, 1:57.954
20. Alex Gobert, Honda CBR600F4i, 1:58.089
21. Jimmy Filice, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 1:58.340
22. Jordan Szoke, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:58.862
23. Sean Harris, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:59.160
24. Andrew Nelson, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 1:59.209
25. Craig Connell, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:59.362

New Benelli Production Streetbike Seen At Valencia

Copyright 2002, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

By Glenn LeSanto



The final production version of the Benelli Tornado has been spotted in Valencia. The company has one bike, a final pre-production model, at the circuit already. Another two bikes on the way for showing over the weekend, the pair are actual production bikes from a batch of 150 limited edition bikes that will go on sale to the public shortly.

Looking as gorgeous as it did when it was first shown in prototype form the Tornado is perhaps the best looking production bike in existence. The trademark twin yellow underseat fans are still present in the rear tail section, and a host of other details abound.



The bike is dripping in exotica, with Ohlins suspension, magnesium engine cases and carbon fiber bodywork. Details like the flick-knife-style ignition key leave you in no doubt that this is a very special motorcycle.



Bostrom Fastest In Final Superbike Qualifying Session Friday At Daytona, Final Superbike Grid Set

Friday Superbike Qualifying Times:

1. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki, 1:49.904
2. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki, 1:50.214
3. Kurtis Roberts, Honda, 1:50.818
4. Aaron Yates, Suzuki, 1:51.048
5. Anthony Gobert, Yamaha, 1:52.353
6. Larry Pegram, Suzuki, 1:53.887
7. Steve Rapp, Suzuki, 1:54.978
8. Michael Barnes, Suzuki, 1:55.062
9. Alan Schmidt, Suzuki, 1:56.257
10. Marco Martinez, Suzuki, 1:56.373
11. Lee Acree, Suzuki, 1:56.391
12. Stephane Mertens, Suzuki, 1:56.496
13. Eric Wood, Suzuki, 1:56.630
14. Greg Fryer, Yamaha, 1:57.212
15. Anthony Fania, Jr., Suzuki, 1:57.444
16. Dean Mizdal, Suzuki, 1:57.632
17. Randall Mennenga, Suzuki, 1:57.661
18. Owen Richey, Suzuki, 1:57.692
19. Raymond Bowman, Suzuki, 1:57.749
20. Robert Jensen, Suzuki, 1:57.875
21. Mike Luke, Suzuki, 1:58.214
22. Andres Perez, Ducati, 1:58.346
23. Brett Ray, Suzuki, 1:58.365
24. Mike Sullivan, Honda, 1:58.615
25. Justin Blake, Suzuki, 1:58.944
26. Scott Hermersmann, Suzuki, 1:58.947
27. Cory Call, Suzuki, 1:59.004
28. Rick Narup, Suzuki, 1:59.194
29. Michael Niksa, Suzuki, 1:59.767
30. Mark Zaremskas, Suzuki, 2:00.014
31. Mike Walsh, Suzuki, 2:00.780



Final grid:
1. Nicky Hayden, Honda, 1:47.174
2. Miguel Duhamel, Honda, 1:47.259
3. Kurtis Roberts, Honda, 1:47.527
4. Anthony Gobert, Yamaha, 1:48.083
5. Pascal Picotte, Ducati, 1:48.219
6. Mat Mladin, Suzuki, 1:48.311
7. Aaron Yates, Suzuki, 1:48.482
8. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki, 1:49.110
9. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki, 1:50.214
10. Michael Barnes, Suzuki, 1:53.854
11. Larry Pegram, Suzuki, 1:53.887
12. Steve Rapp, Suzuki, 1:54.978
13. Eric Wood, Suzuki, 1:55.179
14. Chris Ulrich, Suzuki, 1:55.331
15. Lee Acree, Suzuki, 1:55.461
16. John Jacobi, Suzuki, 1:55.674
17. Andrew Deatherage, Suzuki, 1:56.048
18. Dave Estok, Suzuki, 1:56.066
19. Alan Schmidt, Suzuki, 1:56.257
20. Marco Martinez, Suzuki, 1:56.373
21. Vince Haskovec, Suzuki, 1:56.402
22. Rich Conicelli, Suzuki, 1:56.486
23. Stephane Mertens, Suzuki, 1:56.498
24. Ricky Orlando, Suzuki, 1:56.524
25. Mike Luke, Suzuki, 1:56.765
26. John Ashmead, Suzuki, 1:56.867
27. Scott Hermersmann, Suzuki, 1:57.031
28. Brian Livengood, Suzuki, 1:57.034
29. Pedro Valiente, Suzuki, 1:57.063
30. John Dugan, Suzuki, 1:57.072

Mladin Update: Possible Elbow Fracture

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According to an announcement by Daytona International Speedway spokesperson Kathy Catron just before 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Team Blimpie Yoshimura Suzuki’s Mat Mladin has been transported to Halifax Medical Center to be evaluated by an orthopedic surgeon. It is suspected that Mladin may have a fracture in his left elbow.

Brian Parriott Fastest In Friday Morning Superstock Practice At Daytona

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Unofficial Lap Times:
1. Brian Parriott, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:56.918
2. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 1:57.473
3. Scott Greenwwod, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:58.141
4. Ty Howard, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:58.864
5. Tony Meiring, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 1:58.939
6. Tom Montano, Ducati 748R, 1:59.498
7. Ben Spies, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:59.566
8. Andrew Nelson, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 1:59.683
9. Alan Schmidt, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:59.765
10. Mike Ciccotto, Buell XB9R, 1:59.838
11. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:59.908
12. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:59.969
13. Marco Martinez, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:00.471
14. Robert Jensen, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:01.099
15. Scott Jensen, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:01.173
16. Aaron Clark, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:01.634
17. Shawn Conrad, Suzuki GSX-R600, 2:01.722
18. Owen Richey, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:02.017
19. J.J. Roetlin, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:02.100
20. John Dugan, Suzuki GSX-R750, 2:02.179

Jason DiSalvo And Jeff Wood Win 250cc Grand Prix Heat Races At Daytona

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The front row for Sunday’s final will be DiSalvo, Wood, Chuck Sorensen and Simon Turner.

Provisional Results Heat One: 1. Jeff Wood, Yamaha 2. Simon Turner, Yamaha 3. Ed Sorbo, Yamaha 4. Ty Piz, Yamaha 5. Neil Richardson, Yamaha 6. Bill Himmelsbach, Yamaha 7. Stuart Nodell, Honda 8. John France, Honda 9. Darren Fulce, Yamaha 10. Michael Himmelsbach, Aprilia 11. Andrew Edwards, Yamaha 12. Kory Gill, Yamaha 13. Michael Deblanco, Yamaha 14. Chris Reynolds, Honda 15. Glen Christianson, Yamaha 16. Sean Wray, Yamaha 17. Christopher Spargo, Yamaha 18. George Taylor, Yamaha 19. Bryan Hoelzer, Honda 20. Thad Halsmer, Yamaha 21. James Lee, Yamaha 22. John Williams, Yamaha 23. Jason Boyce, Honda 24. Richard Oliver, Yamaha, DNS 25. Leon Cortes, Honda, DNS 26. Al Salaverria, Aprilia, DNS 27. Kevin Brown, Yamaha, DNS Race Time: 10:05.875 Margin of Victory: 0.200 second

Provisional Results Heat Two: 1. Jason DiSalvo, Honda 2. Chuck Sorensen, Aprilia 3. Roland Sands, Yamaha 4. Perry Melneciuc, Yamaha 5. Cory West, Yamaha 6. Greg Esser, Honda 7. Chris Pyles, Yamaha 8. Colin Jensen, Aprilia 9. Steve Scott, Yamaha 10. Les Pataki, Honda 11. Steve Genter, Honda 12. Chris Holske, Yamaha 13. Barrett Long, Yamaha 14. James Bonner, Yamaha 15. Tim O’Conner, Yamaha 16. Gary Berbaum, Yamaha 17. Kevin McCrea, Yamaha 18. Stephen Bowline, Honda 19. Jeremy Bonnett, Yamaha 20. Chris Nicoloff, Honda 21. Rick Moreau, Yamaha 22. Richard Merhar, Yamaha 23. Keith Floyd, Yamaha 24. Jorge Corbato, Yamaha, DNF 25. Chris Wallington, Yamaha, DNS 26. Errol Tucker, Honda, DNS Race Time: 09:48.073 Margin of Victory: 0.002 second

Rich Oliver Crashes In 250cc GP Practice Friday Morning At Daytona, May Not Race

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Four-time AMA 250cc Grand Prix Champion Rich Oliver crashed at high speed on the banking after exiting the chicane in Friday morning’s 250cc Grand Prix practice at Daytona.

“I must have hit something on the track,” said Oliver from the Daytona Infield Care Center. “I was in fourth gear, way up by the wall and it highsided me. I was way past the Airfence.

“I slid forever and ground the end of my (left ring) finger off. I might need skin grafts.” Oliver was also suffering with pain in his left hip when transferred to an ambulance gurney for transport to Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach.

“I’m going to play it by ear,” said Oliver, when asked about his plans for the rest of the race weekend. “I don’t feel that fantastic about running the heat race (Friday afternoon). I’m going to try and see if I can get in the main and see what I can do.”

Prior to Oliver’s practice-halting incident, teenager Cory West crashed his Yamaha TZ250 into the Airfence outside of turn six.

“I went for the brakes and there was nothing,” said a visibly shaken West. “It went to the bar, then I went for the back brake. It finally locked up and threw me into the Airfence. I was going at least 70 mph, as fast as it goes in third gear.”

Riding on a track that was damp with condensation, Ty Piz and Jeremy Bonnett also crashed during the 250cc practice session.

Unofficial 250cc Grand Prix Practice Times From Friday Morning:
1. Jason DiSalvo, Honda, 1:56.346
2. Chuck Sorensen, Aprilia, 1:56.692
3. Roland Sands, Yamaha, 1:58.141
4. Perry Melneciuc, Yamaha, 1:58.176
5. Thad Halsmer, Yamaha, 2:01.475
6. Simon Turner, Yamaha, 2:01.618
7. Jeff Wood, Yamaha, 2:01.865
8. Ed Sorbo, Yamaha, 2:02.278
9. Chris Pyles, Yamaha, 2:02.418
10. Greg Esser, Honda, 2:02.595

Clear Channel Radio Station In Orlando Makes Fun Of Injured Motorcyclists

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Orlando-based WFLA 540 AM morning show host Shannon Burke made fun of injured motorcyclists this morning, parodying a rider with a head injury and related speech impediment.

Burke referred to riders who did not wear helmets on the street as “Puss Finger” and “Goober” and referred to a rider on a “Shovelhead Panhead”.

He broadcast sounds of simulated crashes and laughed about the potential results of such crashes.

The references to injured riders were broadcast about 7:15 this morning.

Besides owning radio stations, Clear Channel also owns Clear Channel Entertainment Motor Sports, which promotes F-USA motorcycle racing events.

Nicky Hayden Will Start The 61st Daytona 200 From The Pole Position

Nicky Hayden, Miguel Duhamel, Kurtis Roberts and Anthony Gobert lock in front-row starting positions.

1. Nicky Hayden, Honda RC51, 1:47.174
2. Miguel Duhamel, Honda RC51, 1:47.259
3. Kurtis Roberts, Honda RC51, 1:47.527
4. Anthony Gobert, Yamaha YZF-R7, 1:48.083
5. Pascal Picotte, Ducati 998RS, 1:48.219
6. Mat Mladin, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:48.311
7. Aaron Yates, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:48.482
8. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki ZX-7RR, 1:49.110
9. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:50.224
10. Michael Barnes, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:53.854*
11. Larry Pegram, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:54.391*
12. Steve Rapp, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:55.114*
13. Eric Wood, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:55.179*
14. Chris Ulrich, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:55.331*
15. Lee Acree, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:55.461*
16. Andy Deatherage, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:56.048
17. David Estok, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:56.066
18. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:56.402*
19. Ricky Orlando, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:56.524
20. Stephane Mertens, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:56.639*

*Superstock machine

Kurtis Roberts Under Supersport Lap Record Thursday Morning At Daytona

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Tom Montano fastest in Pro Thunder practice.


Unofficial Supersport Lap Times:
1. Kurtis Roberts, Honda, 1:53.460
2. Nicky Hayden, Honda, 1:53.627
3. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki, 1:54.00
4. Aaron Yates, Suzuki, 1:54.116
5. Miguel Duhamel, Honda, 1:54.164
6. Aaron Gobert, Yamaha, 1:54.211
7. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki, 1:54.226
8. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha, 1:54.284
9. Jake Zemke, Honda, 1:54.408
10. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki, 1:54.447
11. Anthony Gobert, Yamaha, 1:54.622
12. Mike Hale, Honda, 1:54.683
13. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda, 1:54.688
14. Josh Hayes, Suzuki, 1:54.830
15. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki, 1:55.319
16. Tom Kipp, Suzuki, 1:55.606
17. Alex Gobert, Honda, 1:56.023
18. Ben Spies, Suzuki, 1:56.062
19. Tony Meiring, Kawasaki, 1:56.137
20. Steve Rapp, Suzuki, 1:56.429

Roberts said that he did his time without the benefit of the draft. Lap split times provided by AMA timing and scoring show that Roberts also did his best time without being the fastest rider in any one of the three lap segments.

The existing 600cc Supersport lap record belongs to Roberts at 1:53.549.


Unofficial Pro Thunder Lap Times:
1. Tom Montano, Ducati, 1:57.113
2. Tripp Nobles, Buell, 1:57.266
3. Mike Ciccotto, Buell, 1:57.283
4. Shawn Higbee, Buell, 1:57.416
5. Kirk McCarthy, Ducati, 1:58.196
6. Michael Barnes, Buell, 1:58.853
7. Dave Estok, Buell, 1:59.067
8. Ricky Lundgren, Ducati, 2:02.026
9. Thomas Fournier, Ducati, 2:03.598
10. Leo Venega, Ducati, 2:04.267

Kurtis Roberts Leads Friday Morning Supersport Practice Times

Unofficial Lap Times:

1. Kurtis Roberts, Honda CBR600F4i, 1:53.561
2. Aaron Gobert, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:53.814
3. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:53.907
4. Aaron Yates, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:53.942
5. Anthony Gobert, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:54.148
6. Miguel Duhamel, Honda CBR600F4i, 1:54.310
7. Tommy Hayden, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 1:54.345
8. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha YZF-R6, 1:54.355
9. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:54.540
10. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 1:54.612
11. Jake Zemke, Honda CBR600F4i, 1:54.671
12. Tom Kipp, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:54.897
13. Josh Hayes, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:54.905
14. Ben Spies, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:55.089
15. Nicky Hayden, Honda CBR600F4i, 1:55.109
16. Mike Hale, Honda CBR600F4i, 1:55.494
17. Steve Rapp, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:56.189
18. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:56.721
19. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda CBR600F4i, 1:57.954
20. Alex Gobert, Honda CBR600F4i, 1:58.089
21. Jimmy Filice, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 1:58.340
22. Jordan Szoke, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:58.862
23. Sean Harris, Suzuki GSX-R600, 1:59.160
24. Andrew Nelson, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 1:59.209
25. Craig Connell, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:59.362

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