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Thursday Morning AMA Superbike Practice Times From Laguna Seca

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Thursday Morning AMA Superbike Practice Times From Laguna Seca


1. Mat Mladin, Suzuki, 1:27.249
2. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki, 1:27.456
3. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki, 1:27.510
4. Aaron Yates, Suzuki, 1:28.065
5. Miguel Duhamel, Honda, 1:28.188
6. Doug Chandler, Kawasaki, 1:28.561
7. Larry Pegram, Ducati, 1:28.685
8. Steve Rapp, Ducati, 1:28.953
9. Nicky Hayden, Honda, 1:29.001
10. Pascal Picotte, H-D, 1:29.359
11. Tommy Hayden, Yamaha, 1:29.425
12. Anthony Gobert, Yamaha, 1:30.489
13. Andreas Meklau, Ducati, 1:30.597
14. Mike Smith, H-D, 1:30.988
15. Richie Alexander, Suzuki, 1:32.091*
16. Jordan Szoke, H-D, 1:32.215
17. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki, 1:32.681*
18. Mike Sullivan, 1:33.152
19. Chris Ulrich, Suzuki, 1:33.799*
20. Andrew Deatherage, Suzuki, 1:33.980
*denotes riding 750cc Supersport machine


Thursday Morning Pro Thunder Practice Times From Laguna Seca

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Thursday Morning Pro Thunder Practice Times From Laguna Seca



1. Thomas Montano, 1:34.734
2. David Estok, 1:34.889
3. Tripp Nobles, 1:36.168
4. Dean Mizdal, 1:37.977
5. Jeffrey Nash, 1:38.013
6. Rich Thorwaldson, 1:39.163
7. Dr. David Kieffer, M.D. 1:39.753
8. Mike Ciccotto, 1:39.824
9. Mike Krynock, 1:40.495
10. Ricky Lundgren, 1:41.008

Air Fence Signing At Laguna Seca Scheduled For Saturday Evening

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Air Fence Signing At Laguna Seca Scheduled For Saturday Evening

Contributors to the Roadracing World Air Fence Fund will be able to sign a section of Air Fence at Laguna Seca Raceway on Saturday evening, following the conclusion of on-track activities. The signing will be hosted by Roadracing World’s John Ulrich and was arranged with the help of AMA Media Relations Contractor–and Air Fence contributor–Larry Lawrence.

Air Fence representative Andy Coffey and Alpina Safety Systems representation Dan Lance will be invited to the signing session to meet Air Fence Fund contributors and answer questions about their energy-absorbing products.

Watch roadracingworld.com for the exact time and place of the Saturday evening Air Fence signing, or listen for public address system announcements.

Honda Has Big Plans For Fans At Laguna Seca This Weekend

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Honda Has Big Plans For Fans At Laguna Seca This Weekend

American Honda has planned several activities and promotions for the 80,000+ fans expected to attend the Laguna Seca Superbike races July 5-8.

It has already been announced that Honda will be involved in a special co-promotion of the feature film Jurassic Park III opening July 18. Nicky Hayden’s leathers, RC51 Superbike, and crew uniforms will feature graphics inspired by the movie as part of a sponsorship deal with Universal Studios. There will be replicas of Hayden’s Jurassic Park III Honda RC51 on display, along with a similarly-decorated replica of Ezra Lusk’s Honda CR250R motocross bike, in the Big Red Tent in the exhibition area of the track infield.

Also under the Big Red Tent will be a display to commemorate Honda’s 500 Grand Prix victories. On Saturday, July 7, from 11:00 a.m. to noon, three-time World Champion Freddie Spencer and five-time World Champion Mick Doohan will sign special posters celebrating Honda’s 500th Grand Prix win.

Honda riders Colin Edwards II, Tadayuki Okada, Miguel Duhamel, Nicky Hayden, Kurtis Roberts, Mark Miller, Jake Zemke, Josh Hayes and Roger Lee Hayden will all be included in autograph sessions at some point during the weekend. Visit the Big Red Tent for session times.

Young race fans haven’t been forgotten by Honda as HRCA partner and American Supercamp founder Danny Walker will be offering demo rides on child-sized Honda off-road motorcycles. Universal Studios/ American Honda mascot Woody Woodpecker is expected to make visits to the kids’ area through the weekend. Games and other activities will also be offered for youngsters.

Bostrom Fastest In 600cc Supersport Qualifying At Laguna Seca

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Bostrom Fastest In 600cc Supersport Qualifying At Laguna Seca


Final 600cc Supersport Qualifying Times From Laguna Seca:

1. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki, 1:28.904
2. Aaron Yates, Suzuki, 1:29.246
3. Nicky Hayden, Honda, 1:29.837
4. John Hopkins, Suzuki, 1:30.141
5. Tommy Hayden, Yamaha, 1:30.216
6. Miguel Duhamel, Honda, 1:30.346
7. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda, 1:30.358
8. Josh Hayes, Honda, 1:30.669
9. Anthony Gobert, Yamaha, 1:30.909
10. Tom Kipp, Suzuki, 1:31.316
11. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki, 1:31.345
12. Aaron Gobert, Yamaha, 1:31.357
13. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki, 1:31.359
14. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki, 1:31.507
15. Grant Lopez, Suzuki, 1:32.133
16. Lance Isaacs, Honda, 1:32.795
17. Jake Zemke, Honda, 1:32.864
18. Marc Palazzo, Honda, 1:32.960
19. Stuart Stratton, Yamaha, 1:33.709
20. Daigoro Suzuki, Kawasaki, 1:34.001

Eric Bostrom’s pole-winning time breaks his own track record of 1:29.850.

Jake Zemke and Aaron Gobert both ended their sessions early and unhurt with crashes.

When asked why he is racing a 600 at Laguna Seca, Nicky Hayden said, “Just for fun.”

Thursday Morning Formula Xtreme Practice Times From Laguna Seca

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Thursday Morning Formula Xtreme Practice Times From Laguna Seca


1. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha, 1:29.766
2. Mark Miller, Honda, 1:30.195
3. Tom Kipp, Suzuki, 1:30.584
4. John Hopkins, Suzuki, 1:30.753
5. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda, 1:31.076
6. Jake Zemke, Honda, 1:31.151
7. Aaron Gobert, Yamaha, 1:31.453
8. Josh Hayes, Honda, 1:31.575
9. Grant Lopez, Suzuki, 1:32.410
10. Thomas Montano, Ducati, 1:32.883
11. Andrew Deatherage, Suzuki, 1:33.097
12. David Estok, Buell, 1:33.265
13. Tripp Nobles, Buell, 1:34.198
14. Jeremy Toye, Yamaha, 1:34.700
15. Chris Voelker, Honda, 1:34.858

Team Valvoline EMGO Suzuki’s Grant Lopez crashed unhurt in the session while fourth-fastest.

Mladin On Pole For Saturday’s AMA Superbike Race

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Mladin On Pole For Saturday’s AMA Superbike Race

Final AMA Superbike Qualifying From Laguna Seca

1. Mat Mladin, Suzuki, 1:26.100
2. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki, 1:26.181
3. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki, 1:26.877
4. Nicky Hayden, Honda, 1:27.018
5. Larry Pegram, Ducati, 1:27.046
6. Aaron Yates, Suzuki, 1:27.075
7. Doug Chandler, Kawasaki, 1:27.204
8. Miguel Duhamel, Honda, 1:27.329
9. Tommy Hayden, Yamaha, 1:27.339
10. Andy Meklau, Ducati, 1:27.787
11. Steve Rapp, Ducati, 1:27.818
12. Pascal Picotte, H-D, 1:28.613
13. Mike Smith, H-D, 1:29.223
14. Jordan Szoke, H-D, 1:30.080
15. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki, 1:30.612*
16. Richie Alexander, Suzuki, 1:31.734*
17. Chris Ulrich, Suzuki, 1:32.177*
18. Andrew Deatherage, Suzuki, 1:32.384*
19. James Randolph, Suzuki, 1:32.532
20. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki, 1:32.618*
*denotes 750cc Supersport bike

Harley-Davidson’s Pascal Picotte crashed his factory VR1000 Superbike during the qualifying session. Picotte’s bike burst into flames and burned. Although he hadn’t fully debriefed Picotte, Harley-Davidson’s Team Manager Jon Baker said that Picotte was unhurt.

Former World Superbike Star Aaron Slight DNF British Touring Car Championship Race At Donington

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Former World Superbike Star Aaron Slight DNF British Touring Car Championship Race At Donington

Former World Superbike star Aaron Slight made his first appearance in Round 6 of the www.theAA.com MSA British Touring Car Championship Sunday, July 1 at Donington Park. Slight qualified eighth-fastest and finished seventh in a 17-lap Sprint race, but the New Zealander DNF on the 21st of 31-lap Feature event in his Peugot 406 Coupe. There was no word on the series’ website whether Slight’s retirement was mechanical or due to a crash.

AMA Honors Baseball Star Griffey For Doing What All Good Dads Do

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AMA Honors Baseball Star Griffey For Doing What All Good Dads Do

The AMA presented Cincinnati Reds star outfielder Ken Griffey, Jr. with the Hazel Kolb Brighter Image Award June 29, recognizing Griffey’s involvement in motocross with his seven-year-old son Trey. AMA President Rob Rasor presented Griffey with the award in pre-game ceremonies at Cincinnati’s Cinergy Field. Rasor was quoted in an AMA press release as saying, “By supporting Trey’s interest in motocross, Ken shows that motorcycling is a family activity.” Griffey told reporters that in addition to currently owning several motorcycles that he has been riding since he was 11 years old.

Isaacs To Substitute For Wait At Laguna Seca On Synergy Honda

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Isaacs To Substitute For Wait At Laguna Seca On Synergy Honda

South African Lance Isaacs, 22, will again ride as a replacement for Matt Wait on the Synergy Honda team, this time during the Honda International Superbike Classic at Laguna Seca. Isaacs will ride Synergy’s Honda CBR600F4i, along with teammate Marc Palazzo, in 600cc and 750cc Supersport races at Laguna Seca.

Isaacs raced at Laguna Seca in 2000 as Ben Bostrom’s NCR Ducati Superbike teammate. Isaacs DNF in race one but finished 12th, ahead of Larry Pegram, in race two. Isaacs is coming off recent back-to-back wins in the South African National road race series.

Wait had hoped to return to racing at Laguna Seca following recovery from injuries sustained in a crash during the Formula USA weekend at Daytona. But complications and a slower-than-expected recovery have postponed Wait’s return to racing.

Thursday Morning AMA Superbike Practice Times From Laguna Seca


1. Mat Mladin, Suzuki, 1:27.249
2. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki, 1:27.456
3. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki, 1:27.510
4. Aaron Yates, Suzuki, 1:28.065
5. Miguel Duhamel, Honda, 1:28.188
6. Doug Chandler, Kawasaki, 1:28.561
7. Larry Pegram, Ducati, 1:28.685
8. Steve Rapp, Ducati, 1:28.953
9. Nicky Hayden, Honda, 1:29.001
10. Pascal Picotte, H-D, 1:29.359
11. Tommy Hayden, Yamaha, 1:29.425
12. Anthony Gobert, Yamaha, 1:30.489
13. Andreas Meklau, Ducati, 1:30.597
14. Mike Smith, H-D, 1:30.988
15. Richie Alexander, Suzuki, 1:32.091*
16. Jordan Szoke, H-D, 1:32.215
17. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki, 1:32.681*
18. Mike Sullivan, 1:33.152
19. Chris Ulrich, Suzuki, 1:33.799*
20. Andrew Deatherage, Suzuki, 1:33.980
*denotes riding 750cc Supersport machine


Thursday Morning Pro Thunder Practice Times From Laguna Seca



1. Thomas Montano, 1:34.734
2. David Estok, 1:34.889
3. Tripp Nobles, 1:36.168
4. Dean Mizdal, 1:37.977
5. Jeffrey Nash, 1:38.013
6. Rich Thorwaldson, 1:39.163
7. Dr. David Kieffer, M.D. 1:39.753
8. Mike Ciccotto, 1:39.824
9. Mike Krynock, 1:40.495
10. Ricky Lundgren, 1:41.008

Air Fence Signing At Laguna Seca Scheduled For Saturday Evening

Contributors to the Roadracing World Air Fence Fund will be able to sign a section of Air Fence at Laguna Seca Raceway on Saturday evening, following the conclusion of on-track activities. The signing will be hosted by Roadracing World’s John Ulrich and was arranged with the help of AMA Media Relations Contractor–and Air Fence contributor–Larry Lawrence.

Air Fence representative Andy Coffey and Alpina Safety Systems representation Dan Lance will be invited to the signing session to meet Air Fence Fund contributors and answer questions about their energy-absorbing products.

Watch roadracingworld.com for the exact time and place of the Saturday evening Air Fence signing, or listen for public address system announcements.

Honda Has Big Plans For Fans At Laguna Seca This Weekend

American Honda has planned several activities and promotions for the 80,000+ fans expected to attend the Laguna Seca Superbike races July 5-8.

It has already been announced that Honda will be involved in a special co-promotion of the feature film Jurassic Park III opening July 18. Nicky Hayden’s leathers, RC51 Superbike, and crew uniforms will feature graphics inspired by the movie as part of a sponsorship deal with Universal Studios. There will be replicas of Hayden’s Jurassic Park III Honda RC51 on display, along with a similarly-decorated replica of Ezra Lusk’s Honda CR250R motocross bike, in the Big Red Tent in the exhibition area of the track infield.

Also under the Big Red Tent will be a display to commemorate Honda’s 500 Grand Prix victories. On Saturday, July 7, from 11:00 a.m. to noon, three-time World Champion Freddie Spencer and five-time World Champion Mick Doohan will sign special posters celebrating Honda’s 500th Grand Prix win.

Honda riders Colin Edwards II, Tadayuki Okada, Miguel Duhamel, Nicky Hayden, Kurtis Roberts, Mark Miller, Jake Zemke, Josh Hayes and Roger Lee Hayden will all be included in autograph sessions at some point during the weekend. Visit the Big Red Tent for session times.

Young race fans haven’t been forgotten by Honda as HRCA partner and American Supercamp founder Danny Walker will be offering demo rides on child-sized Honda off-road motorcycles. Universal Studios/ American Honda mascot Woody Woodpecker is expected to make visits to the kids’ area through the weekend. Games and other activities will also be offered for youngsters.

Bostrom Fastest In 600cc Supersport Qualifying At Laguna Seca


Final 600cc Supersport Qualifying Times From Laguna Seca:

1. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki, 1:28.904
2. Aaron Yates, Suzuki, 1:29.246
3. Nicky Hayden, Honda, 1:29.837
4. John Hopkins, Suzuki, 1:30.141
5. Tommy Hayden, Yamaha, 1:30.216
6. Miguel Duhamel, Honda, 1:30.346
7. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda, 1:30.358
8. Josh Hayes, Honda, 1:30.669
9. Anthony Gobert, Yamaha, 1:30.909
10. Tom Kipp, Suzuki, 1:31.316
11. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki, 1:31.345
12. Aaron Gobert, Yamaha, 1:31.357
13. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki, 1:31.359
14. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki, 1:31.507
15. Grant Lopez, Suzuki, 1:32.133
16. Lance Isaacs, Honda, 1:32.795
17. Jake Zemke, Honda, 1:32.864
18. Marc Palazzo, Honda, 1:32.960
19. Stuart Stratton, Yamaha, 1:33.709
20. Daigoro Suzuki, Kawasaki, 1:34.001

Eric Bostrom’s pole-winning time breaks his own track record of 1:29.850.

Jake Zemke and Aaron Gobert both ended their sessions early and unhurt with crashes.

When asked why he is racing a 600 at Laguna Seca, Nicky Hayden said, “Just for fun.”

Thursday Morning Formula Xtreme Practice Times From Laguna Seca


1. Damon Buckmaster, Yamaha, 1:29.766
2. Mark Miller, Honda, 1:30.195
3. Tom Kipp, Suzuki, 1:30.584
4. John Hopkins, Suzuki, 1:30.753
5. Roger Lee Hayden, Honda, 1:31.076
6. Jake Zemke, Honda, 1:31.151
7. Aaron Gobert, Yamaha, 1:31.453
8. Josh Hayes, Honda, 1:31.575
9. Grant Lopez, Suzuki, 1:32.410
10. Thomas Montano, Ducati, 1:32.883
11. Andrew Deatherage, Suzuki, 1:33.097
12. David Estok, Buell, 1:33.265
13. Tripp Nobles, Buell, 1:34.198
14. Jeremy Toye, Yamaha, 1:34.700
15. Chris Voelker, Honda, 1:34.858

Team Valvoline EMGO Suzuki’s Grant Lopez crashed unhurt in the session while fourth-fastest.

Mladin On Pole For Saturday’s AMA Superbike Race

Final AMA Superbike Qualifying From Laguna Seca

1. Mat Mladin, Suzuki, 1:26.100
2. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki, 1:26.181
3. Jamie Hacking, Suzuki, 1:26.877
4. Nicky Hayden, Honda, 1:27.018
5. Larry Pegram, Ducati, 1:27.046
6. Aaron Yates, Suzuki, 1:27.075
7. Doug Chandler, Kawasaki, 1:27.204
8. Miguel Duhamel, Honda, 1:27.329
9. Tommy Hayden, Yamaha, 1:27.339
10. Andy Meklau, Ducati, 1:27.787
11. Steve Rapp, Ducati, 1:27.818
12. Pascal Picotte, H-D, 1:28.613
13. Mike Smith, H-D, 1:29.223
14. Jordan Szoke, H-D, 1:30.080
15. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki, 1:30.612*
16. Richie Alexander, Suzuki, 1:31.734*
17. Chris Ulrich, Suzuki, 1:32.177*
18. Andrew Deatherage, Suzuki, 1:32.384*
19. James Randolph, Suzuki, 1:32.532
20. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki, 1:32.618*
*denotes 750cc Supersport bike

Harley-Davidson’s Pascal Picotte crashed his factory VR1000 Superbike during the qualifying session. Picotte’s bike burst into flames and burned. Although he hadn’t fully debriefed Picotte, Harley-Davidson’s Team Manager Jon Baker said that Picotte was unhurt.

Former World Superbike Star Aaron Slight DNF British Touring Car Championship Race At Donington

Former World Superbike star Aaron Slight made his first appearance in Round 6 of the www.theAA.com MSA British Touring Car Championship Sunday, July 1 at Donington Park. Slight qualified eighth-fastest and finished seventh in a 17-lap Sprint race, but the New Zealander DNF on the 21st of 31-lap Feature event in his Peugot 406 Coupe. There was no word on the series’ website whether Slight’s retirement was mechanical or due to a crash.

AMA Honors Baseball Star Griffey For Doing What All Good Dads Do

The AMA presented Cincinnati Reds star outfielder Ken Griffey, Jr. with the Hazel Kolb Brighter Image Award June 29, recognizing Griffey’s involvement in motocross with his seven-year-old son Trey. AMA President Rob Rasor presented Griffey with the award in pre-game ceremonies at Cincinnati’s Cinergy Field. Rasor was quoted in an AMA press release as saying, “By supporting Trey’s interest in motocross, Ken shows that motorcycling is a family activity.” Griffey told reporters that in addition to currently owning several motorcycles that he has been riding since he was 11 years old.

Isaacs To Substitute For Wait At Laguna Seca On Synergy Honda

South African Lance Isaacs, 22, will again ride as a replacement for Matt Wait on the Synergy Honda team, this time during the Honda International Superbike Classic at Laguna Seca. Isaacs will ride Synergy’s Honda CBR600F4i, along with teammate Marc Palazzo, in 600cc and 750cc Supersport races at Laguna Seca.

Isaacs raced at Laguna Seca in 2000 as Ben Bostrom’s NCR Ducati Superbike teammate. Isaacs DNF in race one but finished 12th, ahead of Larry Pegram, in race two. Isaacs is coming off recent back-to-back wins in the South African National road race series.

Wait had hoped to return to racing at Laguna Seca following recovery from injuries sustained in a crash during the Formula USA weekend at Daytona. But complications and a slower-than-expected recovery have postponed Wait’s return to racing.

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