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Aussie Marty Craggill To Replace Injured Josh Hayes At Sears Point

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Aussie Marty Craggill To Replace Injured Josh Hayes At Sears Point

From a press release: AUSTRALIAN MARTY CRAGGILL TO JOIN TEAM VALVOLINE EMGO SUZUKI AT SEARS POINT Former Australian Superbike Champion Marty Craggill will compete at Sears Point Raceway, Sonoma, California this weekend, after accepting an invitation by Team Valvoline EMGO Suzuki to replace injured team member Josh Hayes. Craggill (33) will head to America from his home in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday April 30 to compete at this weekend’s AMA Championship round, which will be his first competitive ride since competing in the final round of last year’s Superbike World Championship at Imola in Italy. Hayes suffered a serious injury to his left hand while practicing for round two of the AMA Championship at the California Speedway on April 6, where he was to compete in both the 600 Supersport and Formula Xtreme events. It is expected that Craggill will compete for the team for the period of time that Hayes is out of action while he undergoes rehabilitation for his injured hand and is ready to return to the track. For Craggill, the opportunity to race in America with a very competitive team is what he has been searching for over the past two years. “It’s been very frustrating for me over the past two years or so, but I’m feeling positive about the ride with Team Valvoline EMGO Suzuki as I know that they are a very good team,” Craggill said before leaving Australia. “I’ve been talking to the team’s management about the ride over the past few weeks and it’s great to be able to get on a plane and head over there. The only other time that I have raced in America was at the Laguna Seca round of the Superbike World Championship last year, so I’m looking forward to it. It will be the third year in a row that I have been in a championship where I’ve had to go out and learn the circuits. It’s a challenge, but I know I’m up to it.” For Craggill, the return to an in-line four cylinder machine such as the Suzuki GSX-R1000 comes after a year competing in the Superbike World Championship aboard a Ducati 996RS which was not ideally suited to his size and riding style. He will take over Hayes’ Suzuki GSX-R1000 in the Formula Xtreme class, with a decision to be made prior to the event as to whether he will ride Hayes’ GSX-R600 in the Supersport class as well. “I’m looking forward to getting back on a big in-line four cylinder bike such as the Suzuki GSX-R1000,” Craggill added. ” I think that the Suzuki will suit me. I’m a tall guy and I seem to fit and feel comfortable on it. Not only that, but I’m sure that with all of the right components fitted by the Valvoline EMGO Team, the bike will be extremely competitive.” Team Valvoline EMGO Suzuki won the 2001 AMA Formula Xtreme Championship with young John Hopkins, who is now competing in the MotoGP World Championship. After winning the Australian Superbike Championship in 1997 and 1998, Craggill moved to England where he competed in the British Superbike Championship for Clarion Suzuki, finishing eighth overall. The following year was a mixed season for him, where, after returning to Australia to compete in the national championship, he headed back to England to replace Peter Goddard in the Kawasaki UK team midway through the season. He then accepted an offer from the fledgling Team Pacific Ducati outfit in the 2001 Superbike World Championship, but found the season deeply frustrating, as the small budget of the team did not allow for sufficient development of the bike and team. Returning to Australia in 2002, Craggill has been busy setting up new business opportunities for he and his family prior to accepting the offer to race in America. While Hayes continues his recuperation, Craggill will join current Team Valvoline EMGO Suzuki members Tom Kipp and Chris Ulrich at Sears Point Raceway. Team Valvoline EMGO Suzuki competes in three separate race categories at the AMA Championship events, these being Formula Xtreme, 600 Supersport and 750 Superstock. Marty Craggill – PROFILE Lives at: Melbourne, Australia Date of Birth: 18 December 1968 Status: Married to Diane Children: son, Max Height: 186cm Weight: 75kg Hobbies: Motocross, Dirt track, Jet Skiing, Table tennis First road race: 1990, Australian 250GP Championship Career Highlights 1990 6th Australian 250 GP Championship (Honda RS250) 1991 4th Australian 250 GP Championship (Honda RS250) 1992 15th Australian Superbike Championship (Privateer Kawasaki ZX-7R) 1993 Suffered shoulder and arm injury during pre-season testing and missed complete season 1994 2nd Australian Superbike Championship (Privateer Kawasaki ZX-7R) 1995 5th Australian Superbike Championship (Team Kawasaki ZX-7R) 1996 2nd Australian Superbike Championship (Team Kawasaki ZX-7R), Australian 500GP wild card ride with Team Elf. Failed to finish due to mechanical problems while running 10th. 1997 Australian Superbike Champion (Team Kawasaki ZX-7R)6th overall In World Superbike round at Phillip Island (Team Kawasaki ZX-7R) 1998 Australian Superbike Champion (Team Kawasaki ZX-7R)5th Suzuka 8-Hour (Team Kawasaki ZX-7R)

1999 8th British Superbike Championship (Team Clarion Suzuki GSX-R750) 2000 Competed in the opening two rounds of the Australian Superbike Championship for Advantage Honda (Honda CBR929RR), before heading to England to replace Peter Goddard aboard the Kawasaki UK ZX-7RR in the British Superbike Championship. 2001 31st Superbike World Championship (Team Pacific Ducati 996RS)

Larry Denning Sets New Track Record At Talladega On 2002 R1

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Larry Denning Sets New Track Record At Talladega On 2002 R1


Copyright 2002, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

By David Swarts

4&6 Racing’s Larry Denning used a 2002 Yamaha YZF-R1 to set a new official lap record at Talladega Gran Prix Raceway on Sunday, April 28. Denning’s new record for the counter-clockwise direction was certified by WERA offfials at 0.58.97, and he set the record on DOT-labeled Pirelli tires. Denning turned the lap while chasing leader Lee Acree in an A Superstock race but finished second behind the Arclight Suzuki GSX-R750 rider.

Denning ended the WERA weekend with two wins (Formula One, C Superbike) and two seconds (A Superstock, C Superstock) in Yamaha contingency races, plus a win in Saturday, April 27’s Mediumweight Solo 20, on his 2002-model Yamaha YZF-R1 and YZF-R6.

“I didn’t have much to say about the new R1 after the first two weekends,” said long-time Yamaha contingency chaser Denning. “But after Traxxion Dynamics helped me sort out the front end with springs and fork oil level, it’s now easier to ride fast than my R6.”

Denning added that his new R1, equipped with the racing exhaust from his 2001 bike, a Dynojet Power Commander III-R and VP MR1 race fuel, made 148 rear wheel horsepower on a dyno at 4&6’s Chicago, Illinois race shop.

Updated Post: Jason Pridmore And Mark Edwards Give QB Phase One World Endurance Race Win At Imola

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Updated Post: Jason Pridmore And Mark Edwards Give QB Phase One World Endurance Race Win At Imola


Copyright 2002, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

By David Swarts

QB Phase One’s Jason Pridmore and teammate Mark Edwards won the 200-mile World Endurance race at Imola Sunday on a Suzuki GSX-R1000. QB Phase One’s Pridmore trailed Zongshen 2 early in the contest, but when Zongshen pitted with suspected transmission problems, Pridmore moved QB Phase One into the lead. QB Phase One would never relinquish the lead again.

Mike Ciccotto and Michael Barnes finished second on the Herman Verboven 5 Suzuki GSX-R750 with Zongshen 9’s Bruno Bonhuil and Igor Jerman placing third on another Suzuki.

RESULTS:

1. QB Phase One (Jason Pridmore/Mike Edwards), Suzuki GSX-R1000, 66 laps, 201.9 miles, 2:21:42.046

2. Herman Verboven Racing 5 (Michael Barnes/ Mike Ciccotto), Suzuki GSX-R750, 66 laps, 201.9 miles, 2:22:04.482, +22.436

3. Zongshen 9 (Igor Jerman/Bruno Bonhuil), Suzuki GSX-R1000, 66 laps, 201.9 miles, 2:22:17.768, +35.722

4. Zongshen 2 (Warwick Nowland/Giovanni Bussei), Suzuki GSX-R1000, 66 laps, 201.9 miles, 2:22:40.431, +58.385

5. Bolliger Team (Marcel Kellenberger/Roman Stamm), Kawasaki ZX-9R, 65 laps, 198.9 miles, 2:21:57.966, + 1 lap

6. Dap Unisson Motomax (Stephane Gallis/J.-Francois Cortinovis), Suzuki GSX-R1000, 65 laps, 198.9 miles, 2:22:28.332, + 1 lap

7. Team 22 Police Nationale (Bertrand Sebileau/Jehan d’Orgeix), Kawasaki ZX-9R, 65 laps, 198.9 miles, 2:22:50.969, + 1 lap

8. GMT 94 (S. Scarnato/William Costes), Suzuki GSX-R1000, 65 laps, 198.9 miles, 2:22:57.488, + 1 lap

9. Endurance Moto 38 (Bernard Cuzin/Christian Hacquin), Yamaha YZF-R1, 65 laps, 198.9 miles, 2:22:58.662, + 1 lap

10. QB Phase One Junior (James Hutchins/David Morillon/Olivier Ulmann), Suzuki GSX-R1000, 65 laps, 198.9 miles, 2:23:33.660, + 1 lap

20. Herman Verboven Racing 6 (Andrew Deatherage/John Jacobi), Suzuki GSX-R750, 62 laps, 189.7 miles, 2:21:47.669, + 4 laps

Track Length: 3.06 miles
Time of race start: 12:05 p.m.
Time of race end: 2:30 p.m.
Fastest lap of the race: Zongshen 2 (Bussei), lap 48, 1:54.268, lap average speed 96.5 mph
Number of teams to start race: 51
Number of teams to retire from race: 10
Number of teams to finish: 41

Liam Magee Killed In Shell Advance Australian Superbike Championship Round At Mallala

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Liam Magee Killed In Shell Advance Australian Superbike Championship Round At Mallala

Copyright 2002, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

By Mike Esdaile

Former GP star Kevin Magee’s 19-year-old nephew, Liam Magee, was killed at South Australia’s Mallala Raceway on Saturday during qualifying for Round Three of the Shell Advance Australian Superbike Championship.

Reports indicate Magee’s Suzuki GSX-R1000 left black tire marks on the track at the point it left the circuit.

Magee was speared head-first into an UNPROTECTED (unpadded) concrete wall. He suffered massive, head, neck and spinal injuries.

Update On Keith Almond, Injured Last Weekend At Willow Springs

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Update On Keith Almond, Injured Last Weekend At Willow Springs

Copyright 2002, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

This just in, from WSMC racer Franz Volpi:

Fellow racer Roger Baker and I visited Keith Almond on Friday, April 26th. He is still at Kern County Medical Center in Bakersfield, California.

Keith has been moved from the ICU to the DOU (direct observation unit), a good thing! He is conscious and alert and can be visited (two at a time).

I am not really sure if he knew who we were when we visited but visitation is encouraged. It seems to me he is definitely getting better.

Franz Volpi

Updated Post: No Points, No Entry For AMA Laguna Seca, With Reader Reaction

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Updated Post: No Points, No Entry For AMA Laguna Seca, With Reader Reaction

Copyright 2002, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

The latest surprise mandate from AMA Pro Racing is hitting the mailboxes of California racers this weekend and it includes the news that only riders with points–or who were in the top 20 in points last year–can enter the Laguna Seca event.

If the terms of the mandate are uniformly applied, teams will be limited in their choices if they need to replace injured riders for Laguna Seca.

The exact wording of the mandate, which did not include any explanation, follows:

“Important Notice Regarding Laguna Seca

“In addition to the original limit of 65 rider entries per class, pre-entries will be accepted only from riders that currently have points or were in the top 20 from the 2001 season in the same class or classes that they wish to enter at Laguna Seca.

“Pre-entries will be accepted until June 14th, no post entries will be taken at the event.”


Now this, from reader and WSMC racer Ian Crowne:

In response to the “No Points, No Entry For AMA Laguna Seca” posting, I now truly believe the AMA is a group of morons with no notion of how to attract riders for the future because they are alienating more and more of the motorcycle racing world, and at an award winning rate. I am supposed to be part of the pit crew for a good WSMC rider that can easily qualify for this event, but has no points this year yet and didn’t race AMA last year. How do they intend to attract new riders and make the sport grow if they continue to chop off the hands that that feed it? They’ve gotten rid of all but 2 classes for the future, and now they’re paring down the remaining two to only existing fast riders. What happened to the future riders that are going from regional racing to national?

Part of my work is having to deal with regional government agencies around the country that try to make the most inane laws possible, just so they can grab that little bit more power and therefore feel more important themselves. Of course they’re very frustrating to deal with, but the AMA tops them all so far, and the AMA isn’t even a government agency. Can someone do something about this?

I’ll be calling the AMA Pro Racing Dept. on Monday to get my money back because I want nothing to do with them.

Thanks for the update.

Ian Crowne
WSMC #92


Could it be that this is all a misunderstanding due to AMA Pro Racing’s inability to effectively communicate in English? This, from racer Tyler Sandell, suggests that might be the case:

After reading the AMA’s press release, I immediately called the AMA to see if they were going to refuse my pre-entry for Laguna. I was assured by a very nice woman in the Pro Racing office that since I was one of the first 65 people to send in my pre-reg, my entry would be accepted even though (at present time) I have no points in either of the classes for which I signed up, nor was I in the top 20 of either class last year.

I was told that the intent of the confusingly written release was this: In ADDITION to the 65 pre entries they’ve already accepted they are going to ALSO accept entries from riders that currently have points or were in the top 20 from the 2001 season in the same class or classes that they wish to enter at Laguna Seca.

Of course I didn’t get it in writing and I was too stupid to even write down the name of the person I talked with so I’ve really got no proof. Hopefully she was correct.

Looking forward to Laguna,

Tyler Sandell
AMA PT #51
AMA Superstock #511

Jeff Chen And Jeffrey Purk, DDS Take Wins At CCS Road America

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Jeff Chen And Jeffrey Purk, DDS Take Wins At CCS Road America

Copyright 2002, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

By David Swarts

Dr. Jeffrey Purk, the racing dentist, and Jeff Chen were the ones to watch in CCS and USGPRU action Sunday at Road America.

Dark Horse Racing’s Chen took a runaway win the USGPRU 125cc Grand Prix race, held in conjunction with the CCS regional event. Nicky Cummings, age 15, grabbed the holeshot off the line on a damp, but drying track. Chen passed Cummings on lap two, and the pair swapped the lead several times. On lap two, Cummings, riding on full Dunlop rain tires, out-drove Chen up the hill out of turn five to re-take the lead but then lowsided in turn six. From that point Chen, riding a Dunlop slick-equipped Honda RS125, pulled away to win by 17 seconds. Dhracing.com’s Robert Rawlins came back from early race troubles, passed 14-year-old Taylor Knapp on lap five, and closed slightly but came well short of Chen, his teammate. Third-generation-racer Knapp ran second, after his teammate Cummings fell, but had to settle for third on his Ray C’s/Cummings Harley-Davidson-backed Honda.

Later, with the track almost completely dry but extremely cold, Purk left Dunlop rain tires on his DDS Racing Suzuki GSX-R750 to take wins in the Heavyweight Superbike and Speedscreen Unlimited Grand Prix races. In the Unlimited GP, Purk came from behind to pass early leader Geoff May and went on to win by 6.1 seconds. After missing the warm-up lap, Shawn Conrad started the race with cold DOT-labeled Dunlops on his Suzuki GSX-R750 but charged forward to pass May and finish second. May held on to third on his Embry Racing GSX-R1000.

With his dry-pattern Dunlops pre-warmed, Conrad was more prepared for the later Heavyweight Supersport race, but Purk chose to start the Suzuki contingency race with the same set of Dunlop rain tires. Conrad and Purk overtook quick starter Montez Stewart and dueled to the end. Running the fastest lap since before the rain began (2:28.65), Conrad was able to beat Purk to the checkered flag by two seconds and take the Heavyweight Supersport win. Stewart finished third on another Suzuki 750.

USGPRU/CCS GP SINGLES RESULTS: 1. Jeff Chen (Hon RS125); 2. Robert Rawlins (Hon RS125); 3. Taylor Knapp (Hon RS125); 4. Eric Kancir (Hon RS125); 5. Robert Johnston (Hon RS125); 6. Keith Wilson (Yam TZ125); 7. Marc Whitney (Hon RS125); 8. Saba Massiri (Hon RS125); 9. Travis Huffman (Hon RS125); 10. Meghan Stiles (Yam TZ125); 11. Justin Burbridge (Hon RS125); 12. Rich Derousse (Hon RS125); 13. Nicholas Cummings (Hon RS125).

Sunday’s CCS Results:

UNLIMITED GP EXPERT: 1. Jeffrey Purk, DDS (Suz GSX-R750); 2. Shawn Conrad (Suz GSX-R750); 3. Geoff May (Suz GSX-R1000); 4. Montez Stewart (Suz GSX-R750); 5. Monte Nichols (Yam YZF-R6); 6. Jason Knupp (Suzuki GSX-R750).

UNLIMITED GP AMATEUR: 1. David Didier (Suz GSX-R600); 2. Michael Chachere (Suz GSX-R600); 3. Michael Shallcross (Suz GSX-R750); 4. David Vaughn (Yam YZF-R6); 5. Brian Freire (Suz GSX-R750); 6. Alfredo Cantu, Jr. (Suz GSX-R600).

HEAVYWEIGHT SUPERSPORT EXPERT: 1. Shawn Conrad (Suz GSX-R750); 2. Jeffrey Purk, DDS (Suz GSX-R750); 3. Montez Stewart (Suz GSX-R750); 4. Dave Ebben (Suz GSX-R750); 5. Kevin Gordon (Suz GSX-R750); 6. Chris Weeden (Suz GSX-R750).

HEAVYWEIGHT SUPERSPORT AMATEUR: 1. David Didier (Suz GSX-R600); 2. Robert Fuszner (Suz GSX-R750); 3. Michael Chachere (Suz GSX-R600); 4. Desmond Thomas (Yam YZF-R6); 5. Michael Shallcross (Suz GSX-R750); 6. Paulette Ani (Yam YZF-R6).

MIDDLEWEIGHT SUPERSPORT EXPERT: 1. Monte Nichols (Yam YZF-R6); 2. Scott Ruehle (Yam YZF-R6); 3. Chris Weeden (Yam YZF-R6); 4. Brian Salazar (Suz GSX-R600); 5. Dave Ebben (Suz GSX-R600); 6. Mike Ogara (Yam YZF-R6).

MIDDLEWEIGHT SUPERSPORT AMATEUR: 1. David Didier (Suz GSX-R600); 2. Desmondo Thomas (Yam YZF-R6); 3. Michael Chachere (Suz GSX-R600); 4. David Vaughn (Yam YZF-R6); 5. Brian Johnson (Yam YZF-R6); 6. Jeffrey Kufalk (Hon CBR600).

LIGHTWEIGHT SUPERSPORT EXPERT: 1. Ed Key (Suz SV650); 2. Matt Malterer (Suz SV650); 3. Frank Andreas, Jr. (Suz SV650); 4. Charles Wright (Suz SV650); 5. Mike Riebe (Suz SV650); 6. Steve Alexander (Suz SV650).

LIGHTWEIGHT SUPERSPORT AMATEUR: 1. Mike Wemmer (Suz SV650); 2. Mark Sorensen (Suz SV650); 3. Joseph Zuengler (Duc 750 SS); 4. Rhiannon Lucente (Yam FZR400); 5. Leroy Dahms (Suz SV650); 6. James Jessie (Suz GS500).

HEAVYWEIGHT SUPERBIKE EXPERT: 1. Jeffrey Purk, DDS (Suz GSX-R750); 2. Jason Knupp (Suz GSX-R750); 3. Kevin Gordon (Suz GSX-R750); 4. Roger Hendricks (Suz GSX-R750); 5. Jason Swan (Suz GSX-R750); 6. Kevin Vande Zande (Suz GSX-R750).

HEAVYWEIGHT SUPERBIKE AMATEUR: 1. Michael Chachere (Suz GSX-R600); 2. Chris Lossie (Hon CBR600); 3. Brian Freire (Suz GSX-R750); 4. David Vaughn (Yam YZF-R6); 5. Alfredo Cantu, Jr. (Suz GSX-R600); 6. Eric Custar (Kaw ZX-6R).

MIDDLEWEIGHT SUPERBIKE EXPERT: 1. Michael Heuer (Yam YZF-R6); 2. Maurice Golladay (Suz GSX-R600); 3. Russell Voigt (Yam YZF-R6); 4. Chuck Stephan, Jr. (Hon CBR600); 5. Daniel Doty (Yam YZF-R6); 6. Kevin Gordon (Yam YZF-R6).

MIDDLEWEIGHT SUPERBIKE AMATEUR: 1. Chris Lossie (Hon CBR600); 2. Michael Chachere (Suz GSX-R600); 3. David Vaughn (Yam YZF-R6); 4. Andy Feuersthaler (Suz GSX-R600); 5. Eric Custar (Kaw ZX-6R); 6. Paulette Ani (Yam YZF-R6).

LIGHTWEIGHT SUPERBIKE EXPERT: 1. Ed Key (Suz SV650); 2. Matt Carr (Duc 750 SS); 3. Matt Malterer (Suz SV650); 4. Mark Holden (Suz SV650); 5. Greg Smith (Suz SV700); 6. Brian Lacy (Rotax 676).

LIGHTWEIGHT SUPERBIKE AMATEUR: 1. Mike Wemmer (Suz SV650); 2. Dirk Schumann (Yam RZ350); 3. Edgar Dorn (Suz SV650); 4. Joseph Zuengler (Duc 750); 5. Rhiannon Lucente (Yam FZR400); 6. Harry Gambill (Suz SV650).

MIDDLEWEIGHT GP EXPERT: 1. Monte Nichols (Yam YZF-R6); 2. Dan Bilansky (Buell X-1); 3. Daniel Doty (Yam YZF-R6) ; 4. Rick Bretl (Yam YZF-R6); 5. Jeffrey Carson (Kaw ZX-6R); 6. Chris Weeden (Yam YZF-R6).

MIDDLEWEIGHT GP AMATEUR: 1. Andy Feuersthaler (Suz GSX-R600); 2. Michael Chachere (Suz GSX-R600); 3. Paulette Ani (Yam YZF-R6); 4. Thomas Laning; 5. Gary Cerveny (Hon CBR600); 6. Bob Schiebenes (Yam YZF-R6).

LIGHTWEIGHT GP EXPERT: 1. Greg Smith (Suz SV650); 2. Dan Bilansky (Buell X-1); 3. Ed Key (Suz SV650); 4. Matt Malterer (Suz SV650); 5. Charles Buse (Suz SV650); 6. Mark Stiles (Yam TZ250).

LIGHTWEIGHT GP AMATEUR: 1. Ronald Bounds (Yam TZ250); 2. Mark Sorensen (Suz SV650); 3. Dirk Schumann (Yam RZ350); 4. Edgar Dorn (Suz SV650); 5. Christopher Onwiler (Yam FZR560); 6. Rhiannon Lucente (Yam FZR400).

SUPER TWINS EXPERT: 1. Kevin Hanson (Duc 996); 2. Kris August (Hon RC51); 3. Matt Carr (Duc 750); 4. Greg Avello (Buell X-1); 5. Steve Alexander (Suz SV650); 6. Shawn Wolff (Suz SV650).

SUPER TWINS AMATEUR: 1. Edgar Dorn (Suz SV650); 2. John George (Suz TL1000); 3. Andrew Thieme (Duc 996); 4. Jeffrey Trudell (Buell X-1); 5. Minh Nguye (Hon 647).

FORMULA 40 EXPERT: 1. Roger Hendricks (Suz GSX-R750); 2. Chuck Stephan, Jr. (Suz GSX-R750); 3. Christopher Kinman (Duc 996); 4. Michael Schock (Hon CBR600); 5. Karl Kegel (Buell X-1); 6. Michael Studelska (Yam FZR400).

FORMULA 40 AMATEUR: 1. Edward Bingham (Suz GSX-R600); 2. Timothy Marotz (Suz GSX-R750); 3. Jim Holmen (Suz GSX-R600); 4. Mike Peters (Hon CBR600); 5. Kevin Clark (Suz GSX-R600); 6. Ronald Springfloat (Hon CBR600).

HEAVYWEIGHT SPORTSMAN EXPERT: 1. Charles Buse (Suz SV700); 2. Ed Key (Suz SV650); 3. Matt Carr (Duc 750 SS); 4. Greg Smith (Suz SV700); 5. Greg Avello (Buell X-1); 6. Charles Wright (Suz SV650).

HEAVYWEIGHT SPORTMAN AMATEUR: 1. Edgar Dorn (Suz SV650); 2. William Casper (Hon 600); 3. Paul Buxton (Suz SV650); 4. Thomas Fredericks (Buell X-1); 5. Jeffrey Trudell (Buell X-1); 6. Andrew Glomski (Suz SV650).

MIDDLEWEIGHT SPORTSMAN EXPERT: 1. Brian Lacy (Rotax ); 2. Brian Salazar (Apr RS316); 3. Lon Allen (Duc 750 SS); 4. Charles Wright (Yam FZR400); 5. Chad Konop (Yam TZ250); 6. Brian Jaworski (Hon 650).

MIDDLEWEIGHT SPORTSMAN AMATEUR: 1. Mike Gantz (Yam FZR400); 2. Benjamin Riemer (Yam 600); 3. Rhiannon Lucente (Yam FZR400); 4. Joseph Zuengler (Duc 750 SS); 5. Lon Allen, Jr. (Cagiva 650); 6. Nick Digilio (Hon 650).

LIGHTWEIGHT SPORTSMAN EXPERT: 1. Lon Allen (Duc 650).

LIGHTWEIGHT SPORTSMAN AMATEUR: 1. Lon Allen, Jr. (Cagiva 650); 2. James Jessie (Suz GS500); 3. Michael Fredricks (Yam RZ350); 4. Don Pengra (Yam RD400).

ULTRA-LIGHTWEIGHT SPORTSMAN: 1. Rhiannon Lucente (Kaw 250).

NOTE: The combined Unlimited Supersport Expert and Unlimited Supersport Amateur race, the last of the day, had not been run at post time.

Byrne, Rutter Win In British Superbike At Donington Park

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Byrne, Rutter Win In British Superbike At Donington Park

Fron a press release:

MONSTERMOB DUCATI BRITISH SUPERBIKE TEAM

Round 3 – 2002 MCN British Superbike Championship, MCN Donington Park

Saturday 27th/Sunday 28th April 2002

Race Report

Easton Wins as Hislop Extends Lead

MonsterMob Ducati rider Steve Hislop consolidated his lead at the head of the championship despite only taking a 3rd and 6th place finish at a wet and windy Donington Park today.

After qualifying in 2nd position Hislop had to overcome front brake problems in the opening 25 lap encounter to end up in 3rd position before splashing his way round to take a battling 6th in race two.

“That wasn’t nice but I’m happy enough with two strong finishes. I had no brakes in race one and in the second race it was just a case of bringing it home. I couldn’t feel my fingers in the end it was so cold.” said the Scot who increased his lead to 23 points over fellow Ducati rider Sean Emmett.

But it was the turn of the MonsterMob Ducati Supersport rider Stuart Easton to steal the glory when he romped to his second successive victory in the class.

Aboard the 748 Ducati, the 17 year old from Hawick led from start to finish to record a great win and in doing so now leads the championship by 5 points.

“My arm was pumping up badly and I was trying to conserve my energy. The more you win the more you want so I’m going for the hat-trick at Oulton next week.” said Easton.

Team boss Paul Bird was delighted with his riders’ performances.

“To go away with the championship lead in both classes was our aim and we’ve done that. I said to Steve that a top six would do in the rain and Stuart’s win was just as good. Just so long as we go away from Donington leading both championships after the final race in September.” said the Penrith businessman.

Race One Result – 1. Shane Byrne (Ducati) 29:19.469, 2. Steve Plater (Yamaha) 29:19.853, 3. Steve Hislop (MonsterMob Ducati) 29:25.116, 4. Michael Rutter (Ducati) 29:26.008, 5. Sean Emmett (Ducati) 29:30.511, 6. Glen Richards (Kawasaki) 29:33.211.

Race Two Result – 1. Michael Rutter (Ducati) 33:19.098, 2. Shane Byrne (Ducati) 33:21.497, 3. Simon Crafar (Yamaha) 33:34.908, 4. Sean Emmett (Ducati) 33:37.012, 5. Paul Brown (Ducati) 33:45.669, 6. Steve Hislop (MonsterMob Ducati) 34:01.743.

Supersport Result – 1. Stuart Easton (MonsterMob Ducati) 23:21.903, 2.Pete Jennings (Kawasaki) 23:24.105, 3. Simon Andrews (Honda) 23:33.370, 4. Scott Smart (Honda) 23:34.676, 5. Tom Tunstall (Suzuki) 23:42.273, 6. Gary May (Yamaha) 23:43.045

British Championship Standings – 1. Steve Hislop (MonsterMob Ducati) 121pts, 2. Sean Emmett (Ducati) 98pts, 3. Michael Rutter (Ducati) 82pts, 4. Shane Byrne (Ducati) 76pts, 5. Steve Plater (Yamaha) 75pts, 6. John Reynolds (Suzuki) 69pts

Spectrum Day At Willow Scheduled

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Spectrum Day At Willow Scheduled

From a press release:

Spectrum Motorsports Track and School Day May 9th with Steve Rapp and Vicky Jackson-Bell

Lake Forest, CA – Honda-Aprilia dealer Spectrum Motorsports will hold its second track and school day May 9th on the big track at Willow Springs International Raceway. There will be three skill levels, Beginner/Street, Intermediate/Advanced and Race. The guest instructor is, well-known racer Steve Rapp who will assist the advanced/race group and Spectrum’s Vicky Jackson-Bell will provide a mix of classroom and track instruction for the beginner/street and intermediate riders. Race Tech’s Paul Thede will put on a suspension seminar and then have his technicians available to assist with suspension set up on rider’s motorcycles.

Spectrum has enlisted Pacific Track Time and its staff to put together the infrastructure of the day and provide a support staff with course control. Continental breakfast, a catered lunch, photography, and refreshments will be included.

For more information contact Spectrum Motorsports at 949-859-3186 or www.spectrumotorsports.com


Sears Point Will Have Thursday Practice, The 112% Rule Will Apply In 250cc GP Qualifying, And Leftover Purse Money Goes Into Points Fund

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Sears Point Will Have Thursday Practice, The 112% Rule Will Apply In 250cc GP Qualifying, And Leftover Purse Money Goes Into Points Fund

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There will be Thursday practice at next week’s AMA National at Sears Point International Raceway, the 112% rule will be applied to timed qualifying for the 250cc Grand Prix class, and leftover (unawarded) purse money goes into the points fund.

That’s the latest word from the racetrack (on practice), from AMA Pro Racing Director Of Competition Merrill Vanderslice (on timed qualifying), and from AMA Pro Racing CEO Scott Hollingsworth (unused purse).


The question on purse was posed by Sean Edin, as follows:

Rich (Oliver) and I were discussing the prize money for the AMA racing events. Curiosity arrived at the thought of what happens to the money that is NOT paid either to a rider due to low grid numbers and/or 11 bikes are missing from the grid due to the 112% rule in effect at the particular race? Is there a kickback to the head of road racing operations? Why isn’t the money put back into the overall purse for the class and distributed equally to the riders? The money is already allocated for the event in case it has to be paid in full. I know there are less than 35 bikes on the Superbike grid, which is also funny because the AMA only pays points to the top 30 riders, yet money to the top 35! If there are only 27 top Superbikes who finish the race that leaves approx $2700 to the remaining 8 spots that goes unpaid. Heck you could put that into a bonus check for the top privateer finisher, kinda like the American LeMans Series where at the end of the year over $1 million gets distributed to the privateers of the series.

Just curious and thought you could answer these questions about this ongoing AMA saga!

Sean Edin, PTA, ATC
Team Oliver Yamaha

Aussie Marty Craggill To Replace Injured Josh Hayes At Sears Point

From a press release: AUSTRALIAN MARTY CRAGGILL TO JOIN TEAM VALVOLINE EMGO SUZUKI AT SEARS POINT Former Australian Superbike Champion Marty Craggill will compete at Sears Point Raceway, Sonoma, California this weekend, after accepting an invitation by Team Valvoline EMGO Suzuki to replace injured team member Josh Hayes. Craggill (33) will head to America from his home in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday April 30 to compete at this weekend’s AMA Championship round, which will be his first competitive ride since competing in the final round of last year’s Superbike World Championship at Imola in Italy. Hayes suffered a serious injury to his left hand while practicing for round two of the AMA Championship at the California Speedway on April 6, where he was to compete in both the 600 Supersport and Formula Xtreme events. It is expected that Craggill will compete for the team for the period of time that Hayes is out of action while he undergoes rehabilitation for his injured hand and is ready to return to the track. For Craggill, the opportunity to race in America with a very competitive team is what he has been searching for over the past two years. “It’s been very frustrating for me over the past two years or so, but I’m feeling positive about the ride with Team Valvoline EMGO Suzuki as I know that they are a very good team,” Craggill said before leaving Australia. “I’ve been talking to the team’s management about the ride over the past few weeks and it’s great to be able to get on a plane and head over there. The only other time that I have raced in America was at the Laguna Seca round of the Superbike World Championship last year, so I’m looking forward to it. It will be the third year in a row that I have been in a championship where I’ve had to go out and learn the circuits. It’s a challenge, but I know I’m up to it.” For Craggill, the return to an in-line four cylinder machine such as the Suzuki GSX-R1000 comes after a year competing in the Superbike World Championship aboard a Ducati 996RS which was not ideally suited to his size and riding style. He will take over Hayes’ Suzuki GSX-R1000 in the Formula Xtreme class, with a decision to be made prior to the event as to whether he will ride Hayes’ GSX-R600 in the Supersport class as well. “I’m looking forward to getting back on a big in-line four cylinder bike such as the Suzuki GSX-R1000,” Craggill added. ” I think that the Suzuki will suit me. I’m a tall guy and I seem to fit and feel comfortable on it. Not only that, but I’m sure that with all of the right components fitted by the Valvoline EMGO Team, the bike will be extremely competitive.” Team Valvoline EMGO Suzuki won the 2001 AMA Formula Xtreme Championship with young John Hopkins, who is now competing in the MotoGP World Championship. After winning the Australian Superbike Championship in 1997 and 1998, Craggill moved to England where he competed in the British Superbike Championship for Clarion Suzuki, finishing eighth overall. The following year was a mixed season for him, where, after returning to Australia to compete in the national championship, he headed back to England to replace Peter Goddard in the Kawasaki UK team midway through the season. He then accepted an offer from the fledgling Team Pacific Ducati outfit in the 2001 Superbike World Championship, but found the season deeply frustrating, as the small budget of the team did not allow for sufficient development of the bike and team. Returning to Australia in 2002, Craggill has been busy setting up new business opportunities for he and his family prior to accepting the offer to race in America. While Hayes continues his recuperation, Craggill will join current Team Valvoline EMGO Suzuki members Tom Kipp and Chris Ulrich at Sears Point Raceway. Team Valvoline EMGO Suzuki competes in three separate race categories at the AMA Championship events, these being Formula Xtreme, 600 Supersport and 750 Superstock. Marty Craggill – PROFILE Lives at: Melbourne, Australia Date of Birth: 18 December 1968 Status: Married to Diane Children: son, Max Height: 186cm Weight: 75kg Hobbies: Motocross, Dirt track, Jet Skiing, Table tennis First road race: 1990, Australian 250GP Championship Career Highlights 1990 6th Australian 250 GP Championship (Honda RS250) 1991 4th Australian 250 GP Championship (Honda RS250) 1992 15th Australian Superbike Championship (Privateer Kawasaki ZX-7R) 1993 Suffered shoulder and arm injury during pre-season testing and missed complete season 1994 2nd Australian Superbike Championship (Privateer Kawasaki ZX-7R) 1995 5th Australian Superbike Championship (Team Kawasaki ZX-7R) 1996 2nd Australian Superbike Championship (Team Kawasaki ZX-7R), Australian 500GP wild card ride with Team Elf. Failed to finish due to mechanical problems while running 10th. 1997 Australian Superbike Champion (Team Kawasaki ZX-7R)6th overall In World Superbike round at Phillip Island (Team Kawasaki ZX-7R) 1998 Australian Superbike Champion (Team Kawasaki ZX-7R)5th Suzuka 8-Hour (Team Kawasaki ZX-7R)

1999 8th British Superbike Championship (Team Clarion Suzuki GSX-R750) 2000 Competed in the opening two rounds of the Australian Superbike Championship for Advantage Honda (Honda CBR929RR), before heading to England to replace Peter Goddard aboard the Kawasaki UK ZX-7RR in the British Superbike Championship. 2001 31st Superbike World Championship (Team Pacific Ducati 996RS)

Larry Denning Sets New Track Record At Talladega On 2002 R1


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By David Swarts

4&6 Racing’s Larry Denning used a 2002 Yamaha YZF-R1 to set a new official lap record at Talladega Gran Prix Raceway on Sunday, April 28. Denning’s new record for the counter-clockwise direction was certified by WERA offfials at 0.58.97, and he set the record on DOT-labeled Pirelli tires. Denning turned the lap while chasing leader Lee Acree in an A Superstock race but finished second behind the Arclight Suzuki GSX-R750 rider.

Denning ended the WERA weekend with two wins (Formula One, C Superbike) and two seconds (A Superstock, C Superstock) in Yamaha contingency races, plus a win in Saturday, April 27’s Mediumweight Solo 20, on his 2002-model Yamaha YZF-R1 and YZF-R6.

“I didn’t have much to say about the new R1 after the first two weekends,” said long-time Yamaha contingency chaser Denning. “But after Traxxion Dynamics helped me sort out the front end with springs and fork oil level, it’s now easier to ride fast than my R6.”

Denning added that his new R1, equipped with the racing exhaust from his 2001 bike, a Dynojet Power Commander III-R and VP MR1 race fuel, made 148 rear wheel horsepower on a dyno at 4&6’s Chicago, Illinois race shop.

Updated Post: Jason Pridmore And Mark Edwards Give QB Phase One World Endurance Race Win At Imola


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By David Swarts

QB Phase One’s Jason Pridmore and teammate Mark Edwards won the 200-mile World Endurance race at Imola Sunday on a Suzuki GSX-R1000. QB Phase One’s Pridmore trailed Zongshen 2 early in the contest, but when Zongshen pitted with suspected transmission problems, Pridmore moved QB Phase One into the lead. QB Phase One would never relinquish the lead again.

Mike Ciccotto and Michael Barnes finished second on the Herman Verboven 5 Suzuki GSX-R750 with Zongshen 9’s Bruno Bonhuil and Igor Jerman placing third on another Suzuki.

RESULTS:

1. QB Phase One (Jason Pridmore/Mike Edwards), Suzuki GSX-R1000, 66 laps, 201.9 miles, 2:21:42.046

2. Herman Verboven Racing 5 (Michael Barnes/ Mike Ciccotto), Suzuki GSX-R750, 66 laps, 201.9 miles, 2:22:04.482, +22.436

3. Zongshen 9 (Igor Jerman/Bruno Bonhuil), Suzuki GSX-R1000, 66 laps, 201.9 miles, 2:22:17.768, +35.722

4. Zongshen 2 (Warwick Nowland/Giovanni Bussei), Suzuki GSX-R1000, 66 laps, 201.9 miles, 2:22:40.431, +58.385

5. Bolliger Team (Marcel Kellenberger/Roman Stamm), Kawasaki ZX-9R, 65 laps, 198.9 miles, 2:21:57.966, + 1 lap

6. Dap Unisson Motomax (Stephane Gallis/J.-Francois Cortinovis), Suzuki GSX-R1000, 65 laps, 198.9 miles, 2:22:28.332, + 1 lap

7. Team 22 Police Nationale (Bertrand Sebileau/Jehan d’Orgeix), Kawasaki ZX-9R, 65 laps, 198.9 miles, 2:22:50.969, + 1 lap

8. GMT 94 (S. Scarnato/William Costes), Suzuki GSX-R1000, 65 laps, 198.9 miles, 2:22:57.488, + 1 lap

9. Endurance Moto 38 (Bernard Cuzin/Christian Hacquin), Yamaha YZF-R1, 65 laps, 198.9 miles, 2:22:58.662, + 1 lap

10. QB Phase One Junior (James Hutchins/David Morillon/Olivier Ulmann), Suzuki GSX-R1000, 65 laps, 198.9 miles, 2:23:33.660, + 1 lap

20. Herman Verboven Racing 6 (Andrew Deatherage/John Jacobi), Suzuki GSX-R750, 62 laps, 189.7 miles, 2:21:47.669, + 4 laps

Track Length: 3.06 miles
Time of race start: 12:05 p.m.
Time of race end: 2:30 p.m.
Fastest lap of the race: Zongshen 2 (Bussei), lap 48, 1:54.268, lap average speed 96.5 mph
Number of teams to start race: 51
Number of teams to retire from race: 10
Number of teams to finish: 41

Liam Magee Killed In Shell Advance Australian Superbike Championship Round At Mallala

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By Mike Esdaile

Former GP star Kevin Magee’s 19-year-old nephew, Liam Magee, was killed at South Australia’s Mallala Raceway on Saturday during qualifying for Round Three of the Shell Advance Australian Superbike Championship.

Reports indicate Magee’s Suzuki GSX-R1000 left black tire marks on the track at the point it left the circuit.

Magee was speared head-first into an UNPROTECTED (unpadded) concrete wall. He suffered massive, head, neck and spinal injuries.

Update On Keith Almond, Injured Last Weekend At Willow Springs

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This just in, from WSMC racer Franz Volpi:

Fellow racer Roger Baker and I visited Keith Almond on Friday, April 26th. He is still at Kern County Medical Center in Bakersfield, California.

Keith has been moved from the ICU to the DOU (direct observation unit), a good thing! He is conscious and alert and can be visited (two at a time).

I am not really sure if he knew who we were when we visited but visitation is encouraged. It seems to me he is definitely getting better.

Franz Volpi

Updated Post: No Points, No Entry For AMA Laguna Seca, With Reader Reaction

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The latest surprise mandate from AMA Pro Racing is hitting the mailboxes of California racers this weekend and it includes the news that only riders with points–or who were in the top 20 in points last year–can enter the Laguna Seca event.

If the terms of the mandate are uniformly applied, teams will be limited in their choices if they need to replace injured riders for Laguna Seca.

The exact wording of the mandate, which did not include any explanation, follows:

“Important Notice Regarding Laguna Seca

“In addition to the original limit of 65 rider entries per class, pre-entries will be accepted only from riders that currently have points or were in the top 20 from the 2001 season in the same class or classes that they wish to enter at Laguna Seca.

“Pre-entries will be accepted until June 14th, no post entries will be taken at the event.”


Now this, from reader and WSMC racer Ian Crowne:

In response to the “No Points, No Entry For AMA Laguna Seca” posting, I now truly believe the AMA is a group of morons with no notion of how to attract riders for the future because they are alienating more and more of the motorcycle racing world, and at an award winning rate. I am supposed to be part of the pit crew for a good WSMC rider that can easily qualify for this event, but has no points this year yet and didn’t race AMA last year. How do they intend to attract new riders and make the sport grow if they continue to chop off the hands that that feed it? They’ve gotten rid of all but 2 classes for the future, and now they’re paring down the remaining two to only existing fast riders. What happened to the future riders that are going from regional racing to national?

Part of my work is having to deal with regional government agencies around the country that try to make the most inane laws possible, just so they can grab that little bit more power and therefore feel more important themselves. Of course they’re very frustrating to deal with, but the AMA tops them all so far, and the AMA isn’t even a government agency. Can someone do something about this?

I’ll be calling the AMA Pro Racing Dept. on Monday to get my money back because I want nothing to do with them.

Thanks for the update.

Ian Crowne
WSMC #92


Could it be that this is all a misunderstanding due to AMA Pro Racing’s inability to effectively communicate in English? This, from racer Tyler Sandell, suggests that might be the case:

After reading the AMA’s press release, I immediately called the AMA to see if they were going to refuse my pre-entry for Laguna. I was assured by a very nice woman in the Pro Racing office that since I was one of the first 65 people to send in my pre-reg, my entry would be accepted even though (at present time) I have no points in either of the classes for which I signed up, nor was I in the top 20 of either class last year.

I was told that the intent of the confusingly written release was this: In ADDITION to the 65 pre entries they’ve already accepted they are going to ALSO accept entries from riders that currently have points or were in the top 20 from the 2001 season in the same class or classes that they wish to enter at Laguna Seca.

Of course I didn’t get it in writing and I was too stupid to even write down the name of the person I talked with so I’ve really got no proof. Hopefully she was correct.

Looking forward to Laguna,

Tyler Sandell
AMA PT #51
AMA Superstock #511

Jeff Chen And Jeffrey Purk, DDS Take Wins At CCS Road America

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By David Swarts

Dr. Jeffrey Purk, the racing dentist, and Jeff Chen were the ones to watch in CCS and USGPRU action Sunday at Road America.

Dark Horse Racing’s Chen took a runaway win the USGPRU 125cc Grand Prix race, held in conjunction with the CCS regional event. Nicky Cummings, age 15, grabbed the holeshot off the line on a damp, but drying track. Chen passed Cummings on lap two, and the pair swapped the lead several times. On lap two, Cummings, riding on full Dunlop rain tires, out-drove Chen up the hill out of turn five to re-take the lead but then lowsided in turn six. From that point Chen, riding a Dunlop slick-equipped Honda RS125, pulled away to win by 17 seconds. Dhracing.com’s Robert Rawlins came back from early race troubles, passed 14-year-old Taylor Knapp on lap five, and closed slightly but came well short of Chen, his teammate. Third-generation-racer Knapp ran second, after his teammate Cummings fell, but had to settle for third on his Ray C’s/Cummings Harley-Davidson-backed Honda.

Later, with the track almost completely dry but extremely cold, Purk left Dunlop rain tires on his DDS Racing Suzuki GSX-R750 to take wins in the Heavyweight Superbike and Speedscreen Unlimited Grand Prix races. In the Unlimited GP, Purk came from behind to pass early leader Geoff May and went on to win by 6.1 seconds. After missing the warm-up lap, Shawn Conrad started the race with cold DOT-labeled Dunlops on his Suzuki GSX-R750 but charged forward to pass May and finish second. May held on to third on his Embry Racing GSX-R1000.

With his dry-pattern Dunlops pre-warmed, Conrad was more prepared for the later Heavyweight Supersport race, but Purk chose to start the Suzuki contingency race with the same set of Dunlop rain tires. Conrad and Purk overtook quick starter Montez Stewart and dueled to the end. Running the fastest lap since before the rain began (2:28.65), Conrad was able to beat Purk to the checkered flag by two seconds and take the Heavyweight Supersport win. Stewart finished third on another Suzuki 750.

USGPRU/CCS GP SINGLES RESULTS: 1. Jeff Chen (Hon RS125); 2. Robert Rawlins (Hon RS125); 3. Taylor Knapp (Hon RS125); 4. Eric Kancir (Hon RS125); 5. Robert Johnston (Hon RS125); 6. Keith Wilson (Yam TZ125); 7. Marc Whitney (Hon RS125); 8. Saba Massiri (Hon RS125); 9. Travis Huffman (Hon RS125); 10. Meghan Stiles (Yam TZ125); 11. Justin Burbridge (Hon RS125); 12. Rich Derousse (Hon RS125); 13. Nicholas Cummings (Hon RS125).

Sunday’s CCS Results:

UNLIMITED GP EXPERT: 1. Jeffrey Purk, DDS (Suz GSX-R750); 2. Shawn Conrad (Suz GSX-R750); 3. Geoff May (Suz GSX-R1000); 4. Montez Stewart (Suz GSX-R750); 5. Monte Nichols (Yam YZF-R6); 6. Jason Knupp (Suzuki GSX-R750).

UNLIMITED GP AMATEUR: 1. David Didier (Suz GSX-R600); 2. Michael Chachere (Suz GSX-R600); 3. Michael Shallcross (Suz GSX-R750); 4. David Vaughn (Yam YZF-R6); 5. Brian Freire (Suz GSX-R750); 6. Alfredo Cantu, Jr. (Suz GSX-R600).

HEAVYWEIGHT SUPERSPORT EXPERT: 1. Shawn Conrad (Suz GSX-R750); 2. Jeffrey Purk, DDS (Suz GSX-R750); 3. Montez Stewart (Suz GSX-R750); 4. Dave Ebben (Suz GSX-R750); 5. Kevin Gordon (Suz GSX-R750); 6. Chris Weeden (Suz GSX-R750).

HEAVYWEIGHT SUPERSPORT AMATEUR: 1. David Didier (Suz GSX-R600); 2. Robert Fuszner (Suz GSX-R750); 3. Michael Chachere (Suz GSX-R600); 4. Desmond Thomas (Yam YZF-R6); 5. Michael Shallcross (Suz GSX-R750); 6. Paulette Ani (Yam YZF-R6).

MIDDLEWEIGHT SUPERSPORT EXPERT: 1. Monte Nichols (Yam YZF-R6); 2. Scott Ruehle (Yam YZF-R6); 3. Chris Weeden (Yam YZF-R6); 4. Brian Salazar (Suz GSX-R600); 5. Dave Ebben (Suz GSX-R600); 6. Mike Ogara (Yam YZF-R6).

MIDDLEWEIGHT SUPERSPORT AMATEUR: 1. David Didier (Suz GSX-R600); 2. Desmondo Thomas (Yam YZF-R6); 3. Michael Chachere (Suz GSX-R600); 4. David Vaughn (Yam YZF-R6); 5. Brian Johnson (Yam YZF-R6); 6. Jeffrey Kufalk (Hon CBR600).

LIGHTWEIGHT SUPERSPORT EXPERT: 1. Ed Key (Suz SV650); 2. Matt Malterer (Suz SV650); 3. Frank Andreas, Jr. (Suz SV650); 4. Charles Wright (Suz SV650); 5. Mike Riebe (Suz SV650); 6. Steve Alexander (Suz SV650).

LIGHTWEIGHT SUPERSPORT AMATEUR: 1. Mike Wemmer (Suz SV650); 2. Mark Sorensen (Suz SV650); 3. Joseph Zuengler (Duc 750 SS); 4. Rhiannon Lucente (Yam FZR400); 5. Leroy Dahms (Suz SV650); 6. James Jessie (Suz GS500).

HEAVYWEIGHT SUPERBIKE EXPERT: 1. Jeffrey Purk, DDS (Suz GSX-R750); 2. Jason Knupp (Suz GSX-R750); 3. Kevin Gordon (Suz GSX-R750); 4. Roger Hendricks (Suz GSX-R750); 5. Jason Swan (Suz GSX-R750); 6. Kevin Vande Zande (Suz GSX-R750).

HEAVYWEIGHT SUPERBIKE AMATEUR: 1. Michael Chachere (Suz GSX-R600); 2. Chris Lossie (Hon CBR600); 3. Brian Freire (Suz GSX-R750); 4. David Vaughn (Yam YZF-R6); 5. Alfredo Cantu, Jr. (Suz GSX-R600); 6. Eric Custar (Kaw ZX-6R).

MIDDLEWEIGHT SUPERBIKE EXPERT: 1. Michael Heuer (Yam YZF-R6); 2. Maurice Golladay (Suz GSX-R600); 3. Russell Voigt (Yam YZF-R6); 4. Chuck Stephan, Jr. (Hon CBR600); 5. Daniel Doty (Yam YZF-R6); 6. Kevin Gordon (Yam YZF-R6).

MIDDLEWEIGHT SUPERBIKE AMATEUR: 1. Chris Lossie (Hon CBR600); 2. Michael Chachere (Suz GSX-R600); 3. David Vaughn (Yam YZF-R6); 4. Andy Feuersthaler (Suz GSX-R600); 5. Eric Custar (Kaw ZX-6R); 6. Paulette Ani (Yam YZF-R6).

LIGHTWEIGHT SUPERBIKE EXPERT: 1. Ed Key (Suz SV650); 2. Matt Carr (Duc 750 SS); 3. Matt Malterer (Suz SV650); 4. Mark Holden (Suz SV650); 5. Greg Smith (Suz SV700); 6. Brian Lacy (Rotax 676).

LIGHTWEIGHT SUPERBIKE AMATEUR: 1. Mike Wemmer (Suz SV650); 2. Dirk Schumann (Yam RZ350); 3. Edgar Dorn (Suz SV650); 4. Joseph Zuengler (Duc 750); 5. Rhiannon Lucente (Yam FZR400); 6. Harry Gambill (Suz SV650).

MIDDLEWEIGHT GP EXPERT: 1. Monte Nichols (Yam YZF-R6); 2. Dan Bilansky (Buell X-1); 3. Daniel Doty (Yam YZF-R6) ; 4. Rick Bretl (Yam YZF-R6); 5. Jeffrey Carson (Kaw ZX-6R); 6. Chris Weeden (Yam YZF-R6).

MIDDLEWEIGHT GP AMATEUR: 1. Andy Feuersthaler (Suz GSX-R600); 2. Michael Chachere (Suz GSX-R600); 3. Paulette Ani (Yam YZF-R6); 4. Thomas Laning; 5. Gary Cerveny (Hon CBR600); 6. Bob Schiebenes (Yam YZF-R6).

LIGHTWEIGHT GP EXPERT: 1. Greg Smith (Suz SV650); 2. Dan Bilansky (Buell X-1); 3. Ed Key (Suz SV650); 4. Matt Malterer (Suz SV650); 5. Charles Buse (Suz SV650); 6. Mark Stiles (Yam TZ250).

LIGHTWEIGHT GP AMATEUR: 1. Ronald Bounds (Yam TZ250); 2. Mark Sorensen (Suz SV650); 3. Dirk Schumann (Yam RZ350); 4. Edgar Dorn (Suz SV650); 5. Christopher Onwiler (Yam FZR560); 6. Rhiannon Lucente (Yam FZR400).

SUPER TWINS EXPERT: 1. Kevin Hanson (Duc 996); 2. Kris August (Hon RC51); 3. Matt Carr (Duc 750); 4. Greg Avello (Buell X-1); 5. Steve Alexander (Suz SV650); 6. Shawn Wolff (Suz SV650).

SUPER TWINS AMATEUR: 1. Edgar Dorn (Suz SV650); 2. John George (Suz TL1000); 3. Andrew Thieme (Duc 996); 4. Jeffrey Trudell (Buell X-1); 5. Minh Nguye (Hon 647).

FORMULA 40 EXPERT: 1. Roger Hendricks (Suz GSX-R750); 2. Chuck Stephan, Jr. (Suz GSX-R750); 3. Christopher Kinman (Duc 996); 4. Michael Schock (Hon CBR600); 5. Karl Kegel (Buell X-1); 6. Michael Studelska (Yam FZR400).

FORMULA 40 AMATEUR: 1. Edward Bingham (Suz GSX-R600); 2. Timothy Marotz (Suz GSX-R750); 3. Jim Holmen (Suz GSX-R600); 4. Mike Peters (Hon CBR600); 5. Kevin Clark (Suz GSX-R600); 6. Ronald Springfloat (Hon CBR600).

HEAVYWEIGHT SPORTSMAN EXPERT: 1. Charles Buse (Suz SV700); 2. Ed Key (Suz SV650); 3. Matt Carr (Duc 750 SS); 4. Greg Smith (Suz SV700); 5. Greg Avello (Buell X-1); 6. Charles Wright (Suz SV650).

HEAVYWEIGHT SPORTMAN AMATEUR: 1. Edgar Dorn (Suz SV650); 2. William Casper (Hon 600); 3. Paul Buxton (Suz SV650); 4. Thomas Fredericks (Buell X-1); 5. Jeffrey Trudell (Buell X-1); 6. Andrew Glomski (Suz SV650).

MIDDLEWEIGHT SPORTSMAN EXPERT: 1. Brian Lacy (Rotax ); 2. Brian Salazar (Apr RS316); 3. Lon Allen (Duc 750 SS); 4. Charles Wright (Yam FZR400); 5. Chad Konop (Yam TZ250); 6. Brian Jaworski (Hon 650).

MIDDLEWEIGHT SPORTSMAN AMATEUR: 1. Mike Gantz (Yam FZR400); 2. Benjamin Riemer (Yam 600); 3. Rhiannon Lucente (Yam FZR400); 4. Joseph Zuengler (Duc 750 SS); 5. Lon Allen, Jr. (Cagiva 650); 6. Nick Digilio (Hon 650).

LIGHTWEIGHT SPORTSMAN EXPERT: 1. Lon Allen (Duc 650).

LIGHTWEIGHT SPORTSMAN AMATEUR: 1. Lon Allen, Jr. (Cagiva 650); 2. James Jessie (Suz GS500); 3. Michael Fredricks (Yam RZ350); 4. Don Pengra (Yam RD400).

ULTRA-LIGHTWEIGHT SPORTSMAN: 1. Rhiannon Lucente (Kaw 250).

NOTE: The combined Unlimited Supersport Expert and Unlimited Supersport Amateur race, the last of the day, had not been run at post time.

Byrne, Rutter Win In British Superbike At Donington Park

Fron a press release:

MONSTERMOB DUCATI BRITISH SUPERBIKE TEAM

Round 3 – 2002 MCN British Superbike Championship, MCN Donington Park

Saturday 27th/Sunday 28th April 2002

Race Report

Easton Wins as Hislop Extends Lead

MonsterMob Ducati rider Steve Hislop consolidated his lead at the head of the championship despite only taking a 3rd and 6th place finish at a wet and windy Donington Park today.

After qualifying in 2nd position Hislop had to overcome front brake problems in the opening 25 lap encounter to end up in 3rd position before splashing his way round to take a battling 6th in race two.

“That wasn’t nice but I’m happy enough with two strong finishes. I had no brakes in race one and in the second race it was just a case of bringing it home. I couldn’t feel my fingers in the end it was so cold.” said the Scot who increased his lead to 23 points over fellow Ducati rider Sean Emmett.

But it was the turn of the MonsterMob Ducati Supersport rider Stuart Easton to steal the glory when he romped to his second successive victory in the class.

Aboard the 748 Ducati, the 17 year old from Hawick led from start to finish to record a great win and in doing so now leads the championship by 5 points.

“My arm was pumping up badly and I was trying to conserve my energy. The more you win the more you want so I’m going for the hat-trick at Oulton next week.” said Easton.

Team boss Paul Bird was delighted with his riders’ performances.

“To go away with the championship lead in both classes was our aim and we’ve done that. I said to Steve that a top six would do in the rain and Stuart’s win was just as good. Just so long as we go away from Donington leading both championships after the final race in September.” said the Penrith businessman.

Race One Result – 1. Shane Byrne (Ducati) 29:19.469, 2. Steve Plater (Yamaha) 29:19.853, 3. Steve Hislop (MonsterMob Ducati) 29:25.116, 4. Michael Rutter (Ducati) 29:26.008, 5. Sean Emmett (Ducati) 29:30.511, 6. Glen Richards (Kawasaki) 29:33.211.

Race Two Result – 1. Michael Rutter (Ducati) 33:19.098, 2. Shane Byrne (Ducati) 33:21.497, 3. Simon Crafar (Yamaha) 33:34.908, 4. Sean Emmett (Ducati) 33:37.012, 5. Paul Brown (Ducati) 33:45.669, 6. Steve Hislop (MonsterMob Ducati) 34:01.743.

Supersport Result – 1. Stuart Easton (MonsterMob Ducati) 23:21.903, 2.Pete Jennings (Kawasaki) 23:24.105, 3. Simon Andrews (Honda) 23:33.370, 4. Scott Smart (Honda) 23:34.676, 5. Tom Tunstall (Suzuki) 23:42.273, 6. Gary May (Yamaha) 23:43.045

British Championship Standings – 1. Steve Hislop (MonsterMob Ducati) 121pts, 2. Sean Emmett (Ducati) 98pts, 3. Michael Rutter (Ducati) 82pts, 4. Shane Byrne (Ducati) 76pts, 5. Steve Plater (Yamaha) 75pts, 6. John Reynolds (Suzuki) 69pts

Spectrum Day At Willow Scheduled

From a press release:

Spectrum Motorsports Track and School Day May 9th with Steve Rapp and Vicky Jackson-Bell

Lake Forest, CA – Honda-Aprilia dealer Spectrum Motorsports will hold its second track and school day May 9th on the big track at Willow Springs International Raceway. There will be three skill levels, Beginner/Street, Intermediate/Advanced and Race. The guest instructor is, well-known racer Steve Rapp who will assist the advanced/race group and Spectrum’s Vicky Jackson-Bell will provide a mix of classroom and track instruction for the beginner/street and intermediate riders. Race Tech’s Paul Thede will put on a suspension seminar and then have his technicians available to assist with suspension set up on rider’s motorcycles.

Spectrum has enlisted Pacific Track Time and its staff to put together the infrastructure of the day and provide a support staff with course control. Continental breakfast, a catered lunch, photography, and refreshments will be included.

For more information contact Spectrum Motorsports at 949-859-3186 or www.spectrumotorsports.com


Sears Point Will Have Thursday Practice, The 112% Rule Will Apply In 250cc GP Qualifying, And Leftover Purse Money Goes Into Points Fund

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There will be Thursday practice at next week’s AMA National at Sears Point International Raceway, the 112% rule will be applied to timed qualifying for the 250cc Grand Prix class, and leftover (unawarded) purse money goes into the points fund.

That’s the latest word from the racetrack (on practice), from AMA Pro Racing Director Of Competition Merrill Vanderslice (on timed qualifying), and from AMA Pro Racing CEO Scott Hollingsworth (unused purse).


The question on purse was posed by Sean Edin, as follows:

Rich (Oliver) and I were discussing the prize money for the AMA racing events. Curiosity arrived at the thought of what happens to the money that is NOT paid either to a rider due to low grid numbers and/or 11 bikes are missing from the grid due to the 112% rule in effect at the particular race? Is there a kickback to the head of road racing operations? Why isn’t the money put back into the overall purse for the class and distributed equally to the riders? The money is already allocated for the event in case it has to be paid in full. I know there are less than 35 bikes on the Superbike grid, which is also funny because the AMA only pays points to the top 30 riders, yet money to the top 35! If there are only 27 top Superbikes who finish the race that leaves approx $2700 to the remaining 8 spots that goes unpaid. Heck you could put that into a bonus check for the top privateer finisher, kinda like the American LeMans Series where at the end of the year over $1 million gets distributed to the privateers of the series.

Just curious and thought you could answer these questions about this ongoing AMA saga!

Sean Edin, PTA, ATC
Team Oliver Yamaha

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