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Saturday Morning 250cc Grand Prix Practice Times From Mid-Ohio

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1. Rich Oliver, Yamaha, 1:31.382
2. Chuck Sorensen, Yamaha, 1:32.572
3. Perry Melneciuc, Yamaha, 1:32.733
4. Michael Hannas, II, Yamaha, 1:32.932
5. Mike Himmelsbach, Aprilia, 1:33.522
6. Randy Renfrow, TSR-Honda, 1:33.961
7. Simon Turner, Yamaha, 1:34.069
8. Jimmy Filice, Yamaha, 1:34.331
9. Chris Pyles, Yamaha, 1:36.588
10. Bill Himmelsbach, Yamaha, 1:36.686

Jimmy Moore Wins AMA Pro 750cc Supersport Race At Mid-Ohio, Roadracingworld.com’s Chris Ulrich Second

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Corona Extra EBSCO Suzuki’s Jimmy Moore won his second 750cc Supersport race of the 2001 season by six seconds in a perfect race today at Mid-Ohio. Roadracingworld.com’s Chris Ulrich was fifth into turn one but quickly worked his way up to second where he settled in until the finish. Attack Suzuki’s Richie Alexander crashed on the first lap, turning Moore’s win into a large, 43-point lead in the 750cc Supersport Championship standings. Genuine Suzuki Accessories 750cc Supersport Final Results: (All on Suzuki GSX-R750 except as noted.) 1. Jimmy Moore 2. Chris Ulrich 3. Ben Spies 4. Josh Hayes, Honda CBR600F4i 5. Vincent Haskovec 6. Daigoro Suzuki 7. Anthony Lupo 8. Alan Schmidt 9. Travis King 10. Tony Meiring Unofficial 750cc Supersport Point Standings: 1. Moore, 207 points 2. Richie Alexander, 164 points 3. Spies, 162 points 4. Haskovec, 153 points 5. Meiring, 151 points 6. Ulrich, 150 points 7. Suzuki, 123 points 8. David Ortega, 119 points

Mladin Takes Another Superbike Pole With Another Track Record At Mid-Ohio

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Final Qualifying Results From Mid-Ohio:

1. Mat Mladin, Suzuki, 1:26.498
2. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki, 1:26.902
3. Nicky Hayden, Honda, 1:27.182
4. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki, 1:27.543
5. Doug Chandler, Kawasaki, 1:27.645
6. Steve Rapp, Ducati, 1:27.778
7. Larry Pegram, Ducati, 1:27.908
8. Kurtis Roberts, Honda, 1:27.967
9. Anthony Gobert, Yamaha, 1:28.101
10. Tommy Hayden, Yamaha, 1:28.299
11. Miguel Duhamel, Honda, 1:28.526
12. Pascal Picotte, H-D, 1:29.073
13. Mike Smith, H-D, 1:29.764
14. Andreas Meklau, Ducati, 1:30.379
15. Jordan Szoke, H-D, 1:30.661
16. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki, 1:31.392
17. Rich Conicelli, Suzuki, 1:32.395
18. Ben Spies, Suzuki, 1:32.593
19. Andrew Deatherage, Suzuki, 1:32.969
20. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki, 1:33.099

Mladin’s 1:26.498 betters Ben Bostrom’s 1999 time of 1:27.401 by nearly a full second. Mladin has qualified in the pole position at every AMA Superbike race in 2001 and is the all-time leader in AMA Superbike pole positions.

Max Sabbatani Earns First Pole In 125cc GP Qualifying From Germany

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Final 125cc Grand Prix Qualifying Results From Germany:

1. Max Sabbatani, Aprilia, 1:30.186
2. Simone Sanna, Aprilia, 1:30.217
3. Lucio Cecchinello, Aprilia, 1:30.314
4. Manuel Poggiali, Gilera, 1:30.504
5. Toni Elias, Honda, 1:30.628
6. Steve Jenkner, Aprilia, 1:30.636
7. Gino Borsoi, Aprilia, 1:30.732
8. Youichi ui, Derbi, 1:30.775
9. Noboru Ueda, TSR-Honda, 1:30.777
10. Jakub Smrz, Honda, 1:30.865


Filice And Oliver Win 250cc Grand Prix Heat Races At Mid-Ohio

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MBNA 250cc Grand Prix Heat Race One Results:

1. Jimmy Filice, Yamaha
2. Michael Hannas II, Yamaha
3. Perry Melneciuc, Yamaha
4. Randy Renfrow, TSR-Honda
5. Michael Himmelsbach, Aprilia

MBNA 250cc Grand Prix Heat Race Two Results:

1. Rich Oliver, Yamaha
2. Chuck Sorensen, Yamaha
3. Derek MacKelvie King, Honda
4. Greg Esser, Honda
5. Cory West, Yamaha

Rich Oliver earned the pole position by winning the faster of the two heat races. Oliver will be joined on the front row by Filice, Sorensen, and Hannas.

Kipp Still Fastest In Formula Xtreme Practice At Mid-Ohio

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Saturday Morning Formula Xtreme Practice Times:

1. Tom Kipp, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:29.220
2. John Hopkins, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:29.265
3. Josh Hayes, Honda CBR929RR, 1:29.745
4. Jake Zemke, Honda CBR929RR, 1:29.980
5. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda CBR929RR, 1:30.070
6. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha YZF-R1/R7, 1:30.342
7. Grant Lopez, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:30.447
8. Aaron Gobert, Yamaha YZF-R1/R7, 1:30.941
9. Mark Miller, Honda CBR929RR, 1:31.635
10. Tim Bemisderfer, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:34.667
11. Joseph Temperato, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:35.178
12. Travis King, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:36.399
13. Jamie Thompson, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:36.544
14. Douglas Duane, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:37.007
15. Michael Rawlings, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:38.073

Biaggi On Pole For German Grand Prix, Rossi 11th

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Final 500cc Grand Prix Qualifying Results From Sachsenring:

1. Max Biaggi, Yamaha, 1:26.097
2. Shinya Nakano, Yamaha, 1:26.250
3. Alex Barros, Honda, 1:26.262
4. Carlos Checa, Yamaha, 1:26.262
5. Olivier Jacque, Yamaha, 1:26.506
6. Garry McCoy, Yamaha, 1:26.638
7. Loris Capirossi, Honda, 1:26.654
8. Norick Abe, Yamaha, 1:26.765
9. Kenny Roberts, Suzuki, 1:26.784
10. Sete Gibernau, Suzuki, 1:26.942
11. Valentino Rossi, Honda, 1:26.955
12. Jose Luis Cardoso, Yamaha, 1:27.119
13. Jurgen vd Goorbergh, Proton, 1:27.294
14. Tohru Ukawa, Honda, 1:27.455
15. Alex Criville, Honda, 1:27.648
16. Anthony West, Honda, 1:28.230
17. Noriyuki Haga, Yamaha, 1:28.248
18. Haruchika Aoki, Honda, 1:28.323
19. Leon Haslam, Honda, 1:28.326
20. Johan Stigefelt, Sabre, 1:28.589
21. Brendan Clarke, Honda, 1:29.613
22. Jay Vincent, Pulse, 1:29.930
23. Barry Veneman, Honda, 1:30.238

Biaggi’s time is a new record for the revised Sachsenring circuit.

According to the official MotoGP website, Criville crashed both of his Honda NSR500s during the qualifying session. There was no word on Criville’s condition except that he would try to ride in Sunday’s race.

Freddie Spencer Signs With OMS

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From a press release issued by OMS, Ltd.:


In a major step towards building a niche for former racing champions in the personal power sports industry, OMS Ltd. announced the signing of one of motorcycle road racing’s most revered and respected champions, Freddie Spencer.

“OMS sees a unique opportunity in today’s personal power sports marketplace to provide seasoned world champions such as Freddie as a valuable marketing tool to companies both inside and outside of the motorcycle industry,” said general manager, Cory Johnson. “Our partnership with Freddie illustrates OMS’s commitment to the growth of the motorcycle community.”

“OMS’s position and influence as a marketing and management firm are unparalleled,” said Spencer. “I’m confident in their ability to align me with select corporations that make sense for me and my business.”

“Freddie Spencer is one of motorcycle racings premier legends,” said OMS account executive, Jeff Haney. “There is a certain mystique that follows Freddie’s name which is why he is one of the most recognized names in the motorcycle industry. Freddie’s loyalty is priceless and we are thrilled to be working with him.”

Freddie Spencer has enjoyed a road racing career that has spanned three decades, winning a 250 World Championship, two 500 World Championships as well as being the only rider in modern history to win 250 and 500 titles in the same year. Spencer was recently inducted into the Motorsports Museum & Hall of Fame in Detroit on June 6, 2001 along with Emerson Fittipaldi and Andy Granatelli. On June 16, 2001, Spencer was honored as an inductee into the MotoGP Hall of Fame at a ceremony during the Gran Premio Marlboro de Catalunya. Upon his retirement in 1995, Spencer formed Freddie Spencer’s High Performance Riding School in March of 1997, which he currently operates at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

All Legal In Mid-Ohio 750cc Supersport Teardown

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All three podium finishers in the 750cc Supersport race at Mid-Ohio were found legal after an extensive teardown. Mechanics for Jimmy Moore, Chris Ulrich and Ben Spies were ordered to produce the piston, connecting rod and all four valves for one cylinder of their GSX-R750 Suzukis. Mechanics took apart the bikes immediately after the early-afternoon 750cc Supersport race and AMA officials examined the parts following the Saturday Superbike race. The Mid-Ohio teardown marked the second consecutive major post-race examination of machines in the 750cc Supersport class. Two weeks ago, at Laguna Seca, machines ridden by winner Chris Ulrich, second-place Daigoro Suzuki and third-place Tony Meiring were ordered stripped to the bare frame, and officials placed the frames in a measuring jig. All three were found legal. The 750cc Supersport class seems to be drawing increased attention from tech officials in the last month.

Toni Elias Fastest In 125cc GP Qualifying In Germany

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Provisional 125cc Grand Prix Qualifying Results From Sachsenring:

1. Toni Elias, Honda, 1:30.749
2. Max Sabbatani, Aprilia, 1:30.757
3. Simone Sanna, Aprilia, 1:30.808
4. Pablo Nieto, Derbi, 1:30.978
5. Manuel Poggiali, Gilera, 1:31.129
6. Angel Rodriquez, Aprilia, 1:31.229
7. Lucio Cecchinello, Aprilia, 1:31.379
8. Youichi Ui, Derbi, 1:31.469
9. Jaroslav Hules, Honda, 1:31.516
10. Angel Nieto, Jr., Honda, 1:31.557

Saturday Morning 250cc Grand Prix Practice Times From Mid-Ohio

1. Rich Oliver, Yamaha, 1:31.382
2. Chuck Sorensen, Yamaha, 1:32.572
3. Perry Melneciuc, Yamaha, 1:32.733
4. Michael Hannas, II, Yamaha, 1:32.932
5. Mike Himmelsbach, Aprilia, 1:33.522
6. Randy Renfrow, TSR-Honda, 1:33.961
7. Simon Turner, Yamaha, 1:34.069
8. Jimmy Filice, Yamaha, 1:34.331
9. Chris Pyles, Yamaha, 1:36.588
10. Bill Himmelsbach, Yamaha, 1:36.686

Jimmy Moore Wins AMA Pro 750cc Supersport Race At Mid-Ohio, Roadracingworld.com’s Chris Ulrich Second

Corona Extra EBSCO Suzuki’s Jimmy Moore won his second 750cc Supersport race of the 2001 season by six seconds in a perfect race today at Mid-Ohio. Roadracingworld.com’s Chris Ulrich was fifth into turn one but quickly worked his way up to second where he settled in until the finish. Attack Suzuki’s Richie Alexander crashed on the first lap, turning Moore’s win into a large, 43-point lead in the 750cc Supersport Championship standings. Genuine Suzuki Accessories 750cc Supersport Final Results: (All on Suzuki GSX-R750 except as noted.) 1. Jimmy Moore 2. Chris Ulrich 3. Ben Spies 4. Josh Hayes, Honda CBR600F4i 5. Vincent Haskovec 6. Daigoro Suzuki 7. Anthony Lupo 8. Alan Schmidt 9. Travis King 10. Tony Meiring Unofficial 750cc Supersport Point Standings: 1. Moore, 207 points 2. Richie Alexander, 164 points 3. Spies, 162 points 4. Haskovec, 153 points 5. Meiring, 151 points 6. Ulrich, 150 points 7. Suzuki, 123 points 8. David Ortega, 119 points

Mladin Takes Another Superbike Pole With Another Track Record At Mid-Ohio



Final Qualifying Results From Mid-Ohio:

1. Mat Mladin, Suzuki, 1:26.498
2. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki, 1:26.902
3. Nicky Hayden, Honda, 1:27.182
4. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki, 1:27.543
5. Doug Chandler, Kawasaki, 1:27.645
6. Steve Rapp, Ducati, 1:27.778
7. Larry Pegram, Ducati, 1:27.908
8. Kurtis Roberts, Honda, 1:27.967
9. Anthony Gobert, Yamaha, 1:28.101
10. Tommy Hayden, Yamaha, 1:28.299
11. Miguel Duhamel, Honda, 1:28.526
12. Pascal Picotte, H-D, 1:29.073
13. Mike Smith, H-D, 1:29.764
14. Andreas Meklau, Ducati, 1:30.379
15. Jordan Szoke, H-D, 1:30.661
16. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki, 1:31.392
17. Rich Conicelli, Suzuki, 1:32.395
18. Ben Spies, Suzuki, 1:32.593
19. Andrew Deatherage, Suzuki, 1:32.969
20. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki, 1:33.099

Mladin’s 1:26.498 betters Ben Bostrom’s 1999 time of 1:27.401 by nearly a full second. Mladin has qualified in the pole position at every AMA Superbike race in 2001 and is the all-time leader in AMA Superbike pole positions.

Max Sabbatani Earns First Pole In 125cc GP Qualifying From Germany


Final 125cc Grand Prix Qualifying Results From Germany:

1. Max Sabbatani, Aprilia, 1:30.186
2. Simone Sanna, Aprilia, 1:30.217
3. Lucio Cecchinello, Aprilia, 1:30.314
4. Manuel Poggiali, Gilera, 1:30.504
5. Toni Elias, Honda, 1:30.628
6. Steve Jenkner, Aprilia, 1:30.636
7. Gino Borsoi, Aprilia, 1:30.732
8. Youichi ui, Derbi, 1:30.775
9. Noboru Ueda, TSR-Honda, 1:30.777
10. Jakub Smrz, Honda, 1:30.865


Filice And Oliver Win 250cc Grand Prix Heat Races At Mid-Ohio

MBNA 250cc Grand Prix Heat Race One Results:

1. Jimmy Filice, Yamaha
2. Michael Hannas II, Yamaha
3. Perry Melneciuc, Yamaha
4. Randy Renfrow, TSR-Honda
5. Michael Himmelsbach, Aprilia

MBNA 250cc Grand Prix Heat Race Two Results:

1. Rich Oliver, Yamaha
2. Chuck Sorensen, Yamaha
3. Derek MacKelvie King, Honda
4. Greg Esser, Honda
5. Cory West, Yamaha

Rich Oliver earned the pole position by winning the faster of the two heat races. Oliver will be joined on the front row by Filice, Sorensen, and Hannas.

Kipp Still Fastest In Formula Xtreme Practice At Mid-Ohio


Saturday Morning Formula Xtreme Practice Times:

1. Tom Kipp, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:29.220
2. John Hopkins, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:29.265
3. Josh Hayes, Honda CBR929RR, 1:29.745
4. Jake Zemke, Honda CBR929RR, 1:29.980
5. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda CBR929RR, 1:30.070
6. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha YZF-R1/R7, 1:30.342
7. Grant Lopez, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:30.447
8. Aaron Gobert, Yamaha YZF-R1/R7, 1:30.941
9. Mark Miller, Honda CBR929RR, 1:31.635
10. Tim Bemisderfer, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:34.667
11. Joseph Temperato, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:35.178
12. Travis King, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:36.399
13. Jamie Thompson, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:36.544
14. Douglas Duane, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:37.007
15. Michael Rawlings, Yamaha YZF-R1, 1:38.073

Biaggi On Pole For German Grand Prix, Rossi 11th

Final 500cc Grand Prix Qualifying Results From Sachsenring:

1. Max Biaggi, Yamaha, 1:26.097
2. Shinya Nakano, Yamaha, 1:26.250
3. Alex Barros, Honda, 1:26.262
4. Carlos Checa, Yamaha, 1:26.262
5. Olivier Jacque, Yamaha, 1:26.506
6. Garry McCoy, Yamaha, 1:26.638
7. Loris Capirossi, Honda, 1:26.654
8. Norick Abe, Yamaha, 1:26.765
9. Kenny Roberts, Suzuki, 1:26.784
10. Sete Gibernau, Suzuki, 1:26.942
11. Valentino Rossi, Honda, 1:26.955
12. Jose Luis Cardoso, Yamaha, 1:27.119
13. Jurgen vd Goorbergh, Proton, 1:27.294
14. Tohru Ukawa, Honda, 1:27.455
15. Alex Criville, Honda, 1:27.648
16. Anthony West, Honda, 1:28.230
17. Noriyuki Haga, Yamaha, 1:28.248
18. Haruchika Aoki, Honda, 1:28.323
19. Leon Haslam, Honda, 1:28.326
20. Johan Stigefelt, Sabre, 1:28.589
21. Brendan Clarke, Honda, 1:29.613
22. Jay Vincent, Pulse, 1:29.930
23. Barry Veneman, Honda, 1:30.238

Biaggi’s time is a new record for the revised Sachsenring circuit.

According to the official MotoGP website, Criville crashed both of his Honda NSR500s during the qualifying session. There was no word on Criville’s condition except that he would try to ride in Sunday’s race.

Freddie Spencer Signs With OMS

From a press release issued by OMS, Ltd.:


In a major step towards building a niche for former racing champions in the personal power sports industry, OMS Ltd. announced the signing of one of motorcycle road racing’s most revered and respected champions, Freddie Spencer.

“OMS sees a unique opportunity in today’s personal power sports marketplace to provide seasoned world champions such as Freddie as a valuable marketing tool to companies both inside and outside of the motorcycle industry,” said general manager, Cory Johnson. “Our partnership with Freddie illustrates OMS’s commitment to the growth of the motorcycle community.”

“OMS’s position and influence as a marketing and management firm are unparalleled,” said Spencer. “I’m confident in their ability to align me with select corporations that make sense for me and my business.”

“Freddie Spencer is one of motorcycle racings premier legends,” said OMS account executive, Jeff Haney. “There is a certain mystique that follows Freddie’s name which is why he is one of the most recognized names in the motorcycle industry. Freddie’s loyalty is priceless and we are thrilled to be working with him.”

Freddie Spencer has enjoyed a road racing career that has spanned three decades, winning a 250 World Championship, two 500 World Championships as well as being the only rider in modern history to win 250 and 500 titles in the same year. Spencer was recently inducted into the Motorsports Museum & Hall of Fame in Detroit on June 6, 2001 along with Emerson Fittipaldi and Andy Granatelli. On June 16, 2001, Spencer was honored as an inductee into the MotoGP Hall of Fame at a ceremony during the Gran Premio Marlboro de Catalunya. Upon his retirement in 1995, Spencer formed Freddie Spencer’s High Performance Riding School in March of 1997, which he currently operates at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

All Legal In Mid-Ohio 750cc Supersport Teardown

All three podium finishers in the 750cc Supersport race at Mid-Ohio were found legal after an extensive teardown. Mechanics for Jimmy Moore, Chris Ulrich and Ben Spies were ordered to produce the piston, connecting rod and all four valves for one cylinder of their GSX-R750 Suzukis. Mechanics took apart the bikes immediately after the early-afternoon 750cc Supersport race and AMA officials examined the parts following the Saturday Superbike race. The Mid-Ohio teardown marked the second consecutive major post-race examination of machines in the 750cc Supersport class. Two weeks ago, at Laguna Seca, machines ridden by winner Chris Ulrich, second-place Daigoro Suzuki and third-place Tony Meiring were ordered stripped to the bare frame, and officials placed the frames in a measuring jig. All three were found legal. The 750cc Supersport class seems to be drawing increased attention from tech officials in the last month.

Toni Elias Fastest In 125cc GP Qualifying In Germany


Provisional 125cc Grand Prix Qualifying Results From Sachsenring:

1. Toni Elias, Honda, 1:30.749
2. Max Sabbatani, Aprilia, 1:30.757
3. Simone Sanna, Aprilia, 1:30.808
4. Pablo Nieto, Derbi, 1:30.978
5. Manuel Poggiali, Gilera, 1:31.129
6. Angel Rodriquez, Aprilia, 1:31.229
7. Lucio Cecchinello, Aprilia, 1:31.379
8. Youichi Ui, Derbi, 1:31.469
9. Jaroslav Hules, Honda, 1:31.516
10. Angel Nieto, Jr., Honda, 1:31.557

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