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AMA Pro Road Racing Road America Preview
Larry Pegram, the lone Ducati rider in the paddock, continues to place among the leading riders and has positioned himself to move-up from sixth in the standings after securing a podium and fourth-place finish at Infineon.
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Ben Spies superbike success just keeps multiplying
When Superbike World Championship star Ben Spies was in eighth grade, he broke his foot during a weekend race near his home in Longview, Texas.
Back at school, Spies angered his teacher while describing what had happened to an inquisitive classmate.
He walked.
Today, Spies is one of the best racers in the world.
So far, so good.
What happened?
Too bad Spies fears flying.
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Chip Yates to Ride in the FIM World Supersport Race at Miller
The 600cc World Supersport race, which takes place over the weekend of May 29-31, 2009, will be Yates' first world level event.
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Daytona Sportbikes added to USGP
AMA Pro Racing has added a Daytona Sportbike race to the Laguna Seca U.S. Grand Prix weekend.
Roger Hayden and his brothers are scheduled to be in action at Laguna Seca.
The weekend will also have the three Hayden brothers, Nicky, Tommy and Roger, scheduled to compete.
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Trifoglio Racing to Contest Superbike Class
TRIFOGLIO RACING TO CONTEST AMERICAN SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP
Newly formed team will compete in entire AMA Series with former AMA Superstock Champion Aaron Gobert and the potent Honda CBR1000RR
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AMA-SBK: Fontana preview
The 2009 AMA Pro Road Racing Series continues March 20-22 at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. with the Suzuki AMA Pro Superbike Challenge.
Larry Pegram was impressive at the Daytona 200 in Ducati's return to AMA Superbike racing.
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AMA-SBK: Fontana preview
The 2009 AMA Pro Road Racing Series continues March 20-22 at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. with the Suzuki AMA Pro Superbike Challenge.
Larry Pegram was impressive at the Daytona 200 in Ducati's return to AMA Superbike racing.
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Suzuki's Mat Mladin Wins AMA Superbike Race at Fontana
Rockstar Makita Suzuki's Mat Mladin and Tommy Hayden dominated Saturday's AMA Superbike Championship race at Fontana in California with less than a second separating the duo at the end of 19 close-fought laps.
American Superbike Results:
1 Mat Mladin (Rockstar Makita Suzuki)
5 Jake Holden (Honda)
6 Josh Hayes (Yamaha)
7 Ben Bostrom (Yamaha)
8 David Anthony (Suzuki)
9 Taylor Knapp (Suzuki)
10 Aaron Gobert (Honda)
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Hodgson shines at Daytona
NEIL Hodgson got his 2009 American Superbike campaign off to a flyer when he finished second at Daytona.
Hodgson, riding for his new team Corona Honda, led the race for two laps but was passed by Suzuki rider Mat Mladin, who went on to win.
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2009 Daytona 200 results
Ben Bostrom earned Yamaha's first Daytona 200 win since Scott Russell won in 1998.
Jason DiSalvo briefly held the lead but finished third for Team M4 Suzuki.
2009 Daytona 200 results
Pos. Rider Motorcycle Time
1st Ben Bostrom Yamaha YZF-R6 -
2nd Josh Herrin Yamaha YZF-R6 +0.551
3rd Jason DiSalvo Suzuki GSX-R600 +0.624
4th Jamie Hacking Kawasaki ZX-6R +4.745
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British contingent confident ahead World Superbike series opener in Australia
He made good use of that during first qualifying at the coastal circuit, moving second fastest in the closing stages, a split second down on the Czech Republic rider Jakob Smrz, riding a privateer Ducati, but Haga was delighted with the outcome.
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Honda & Hodgson Ready for American Superbike
The country that invented Superbike racing in the 70's is re-inventing it. Road racing in America takes on a new look in 2009, with new owners, a new name, new procedures, new classes, and new rules which promise to provide the closest racing in years.
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AMA Pro Racing Previews Daytona
170 Entries Ready to Usher in New AMA Pro Road Racing Era in Season-Opening Event at Daytona
Biggest Daytona 200 by Honda Entry in Four Years Set to Make History in Inaugural Night Race
American Superbike Stars
SuperSport Send Off
New SunTrust Moto-GT Moniker
MOTO-ST name has been slightly revamped to AMA Pro SunTrust Moto-GT, which reflects
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British contingent confident ahead World Superbike series opener in Australia
He made good use of that during first qualifying at the coastal circuit, moving second fastest in the closing stages, a split second down on the Czech Republic rider Jakob Smrz, riding a privateer Ducati, but Haga was delighted with the outcome.
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Barber Season Passes Still Available
March 21 - 23* Indy Racing League Pre-Season Test
April 17-19* Mustang 45th Anniversary Celebration
May 1-3 AMA Superbike Championship - Honda Superbike Classic
May 22 - 24 WERA Sportbike Series (Regionals)
May 29 - 31* Barber Sportscar Classic
July 17 - 19 Grand-Am Road Racing - Porsche 250 presented by Legacy Credit Union
* New 2009 event
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Yamaha World Superbike Team Unveils its 2009 Colours
The team's current sponsors are joined this year by new supporters BM Group, Yamalube, Parts Europe and Novation. They will sit alongside existing sponsors FIMER, Akrapovic, Meccanocar, Fabbri, NGK, Rapid Inside , Volvo, Domino, DID, Magneti Marelli, Beta and BMC.
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WSB: Spies signs for Yamaha Motor Italia
AMA's Ben Spies wildcarded a few MotoGP races last year but he'll be riding in WSB as Sykes' partner at Yamaha in 2009
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AMA announces new eligibilty rules
AMA Pro Racing announced today that all currently approved motorcycles from the 2008 road racing season will remain certified and eligible for competition in 2009.
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AMA Pro Posts 2009 Eligible Equipment Lists for Top Road Racing Divisions
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Eligible equipment lists for the 2009 AMA Pro American Superbike, AMA Pro Daytona SportBike and AMA Pro SuperSport divisions were posted this week on amaproracing.com.
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AMA Pro Announces Sanctioned 2009 Test Days and Regulations
The new testing regulations will be strictly enforced and any violators will be fined $10,000 and placed on a one-year probation commencing when the fine is paid. AMA Pro will be the sole authority regarding determination of a testing policy violation.
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Carr On A Honda
The following is from AMA Pro Racing...
Being a 7-Time AMA Pro Grand National Champion can bring a lot of pressure to a rider. One rider that clearly can handle what it takes to be a multi-time Champion is Chris Carr from Fleetwood, Pennsylvania.
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Yoshimura: Not Racing Not An Option
Last week's news that Blake Young has been released from a contract—to presumably ride the Superbike class in 2009—put a great many suppositions in play.
Will it be with three riders, though?
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Ducati 1098R
Here's what you get for a bike that costs 125 percent more than the base model:
Engine capacity is increased from 1,099 cc to 1,198 cc
Sand cast engine cases and cylinder heads
Cylinder heads developed by Ducati Corse
Magnesium valve covers
Larger diameter titanium valves
Titanium connecting rods
Lightened and polished crankshaft
Two injectors per cylinder
Massive 64 mm elliptical throttle bodies
Slipper clutch
Ohlins TTX shock
Carbon fibre bodywork
Forged Marchesini wheels
Race kit ECU
Traction control
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AMA Planning 85th Anniversary Celebration
In addition to the 85th anniversary celebration motorcycle parade, the AMA is asking its members to help the Association tell its story.
AMA members can e-mail their memories to 85thmemories@ama-cycle.org.
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AMA Planning 85th Anniversary Celebration
In addition to the 85th anniversary celebration motorcycle parade, the AMA is asking its members to help the Association tell its story.
AMA members can e-mail their memories to 85thmemories@ama-cycle.org.
About the American Motorcyclist Association
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Aprilia Introduces New SMV 750 Dorsoduro V-Twin Supermoto-Style Streetbike
Fueled by five Supermoto World Championships, Aprilia's new supermotard blends total control and serious technology with extreme road riding fun
Minimal Styling, Extreme Good Looks
Engine Technology Befitting a World Champion
simplifying the electrical system and reducing the overall weight of the motorcycle.
The Art of Perfect Balance
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EICMA 2008 - New Models Unveiled
Ducati hit the Milan show running yesterday with the debut of its new Streetfighter and the expected 1198cc version of the 1098 superbike. Our buddy Yossef filed the report, and now he brings us coverage from the first full day of the worldly EICMA show in Italy. -Ed.
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Speedsters race down drag in Malta
MALTA — These days, the wheels zipping down the airstrip in Malta never leave the ground.
This weekend, their work culminated in their first big dollar race, handing out $10,000 and drawing 62 cars Saturday and another 74 cars Sunday.
Grants helped pay for trees to provide a sound barrier.
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Pedrosa should try new bike, Okada urges.
Tadayuki Okada believes Dani Pedrosa should switch to racing the pneumatic-valve Honda RC212V now that is has reached full competitiveness.
Pedrosa has scored just a single point in the last three races thanks to a combination of injury and a lack of competitiveness.
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Only Mladin's Crankshaft Was Checked After Sunday's AMA Superbike Races At VIR
The technical inspections started routinely, with all three machines having their cylinder heads pulled off. Then the decision was made to tear Mladin's engine down to the crankshaft while releasing Spies' and Tommy Hayden's engines back to their crews.
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D and D Sponsored Panhead Goes 141.4 MPH on the Salt
"If you cut us, we bleed salt," said Dave Rash. "We are proud of the effort of Bandit and his 5-Ball Racing team put together. We are excited about the results and even more excited about working with the team in 2007."
About D&D Performance Exhaust
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Canuck to run AMA Superbike
Edmondson's most recent day job has been running the highly successful Grand-Am sports car series, with the financial backing of Jim France, also provides the Moto-ST series with administrative and commercial support.
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Home, Sweet Home
Scott Russell fought a speed deficit to 15th on the grid in qualifying for Thursday's Superstock race. But even that couldn't knock the smile off his face.
When he first went out, there was a bothersome front end chatter. The team has since worked through it.
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Title contenders look to get off on right foot
Not just the season-opening round but also the most prestigious motorcycling event in the United States, the competitors and manufacturers are particularly keen to scoop up the first victories of the season at Daytona.
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Superbike Team Shows Further Progress In Valencia Test
Ronald ten Kate, Team manager:
Carlos Checa: 1'35.395
Ryuichi Kiyonari : 1'35.797
Kenan Sofuoglu: 1'37.123
Conditions: sunny and dry, 23 °
Official test results Superbike day 1, 2nd session:
1. R. Xaus 1'34.265
2. Y. Kagayama 1'35.368
3. C. Checa 1'35.395
4. R. Kiyonari 1'35.797
5. R. Laconi 1'35.910
6. M. Neukirchner 1'35.946
7. L. Lanzi 1'36.018
8. M. Tamada 1'36.047
9. R. Rolfo 1'36.182
10. K. Muggeridge 1'36.211
14. K. Sofuoglu 1'37.123
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Misti keeps burning up the track
It takes a lot of courage, perseverance, talent, and -- let's be honest -- cold, hard cash to race with the best.
Many factors need to be present in order to succeed in any sport at the professional level, and Misti Hurst has done just that.
"My whole experience at Daytona was chaotic", said Hurst.
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AMA Motorcycle Fans Invited to Two-Wheel Thunder at Infineon Raceway
SONOMA, Calif. -- Motorcycle madness takes over Infineon Raceway during a four-day stretch as race fans are invited to the 3rd annual Two-Wheel Thunder, March 31-April 3.
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Toseland ready for challenge
March 9, at 11pm local time, saw the 2008 Moto GP season rev to an historic start. Ten teams, 18 riders, one Briton. It was a proud day for British motorsport fans, as they witnessed Sheffield-born James Toseland make his Moto GP debut.
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Spies Has Minor Surgery On Knee, Will Miss Test At Barber
Two-time and defending AMA Superbike Champion Ben Spies had minor arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Tuesday, in Dallas, Texas.
As minor as the surgery was, the relatively short recovery period will force Spies to miss next week's multi-team test at Barber Motorsports Park.
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Canadian Roadracer Misti Hurst First Woman to Qualify and Race AMA 600 Supersport at Daytona Int'l S
DAYTONA, Fla. -- Canadian roadracer and California Superbike School coach Misti Hurst enjoyed an outstanding debut race at Daytona International Speedway last Thursday during the AMA 600 Supersport race.
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Davies shocked to win in Daytona
North Herefordshire motorcycle rider Chaz Davies has become the first Englishman to win the Daytona 200.
Davies finished second in the race but winner Josh Hayes was disqualified for technical violations.
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AMA Superbike: Daytona Results
"I got up into second and took a little bit to get a rhythm down," said Spies. "I was pretty happy with how I rode. I just tried to stay close in case something happened but it did not work out and second was the best we could do today."
Superbike Results:
1. Mat Mladin (Suzuki)
2. Ben Spies (Suzuki)
3. Jason Disalvo (Yamaha)
4. Tommy Hayden (Suzuki)
5. Jamie Hacking (Kawasaki)
6. Aaron Yates (Suzuki)
7. Miguel Duhamel (Honda)
8. Roger Hayden (Kawasaki)
9. Blake Young (Suzuki)
10. Geoff May (Suzuki)
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Daytona Superbike Press Conference Transcript
Mat Mladin (#6 Rockstar Makita Suzuki, winner):
Q Mat, tell us how things went. You seemed to get a good flyer of a start, and it went well from there.
Q With your 64th AMA Superbike win today, you've now got two times as many wins as the next person in the class. How does that feel?
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Updated Again: High Winds Delay Start Of AMA Practice At Daytona, Superbike Race Moved To Afternoon
High winds at Daytona International Speedway have caused the start of the AMA Superbike and Formula Xtreme warm-up sessions to be delayed Saturday morning.
Today's races, again according to Putter, are anticipated to start on time.
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AMA Superbike: Chaz Davies Interview
After a successful year in both Supersport and Formula Xtreme last season aboard a privateer Yamaha, Chaz Davies made the move up to the factory ranks with Attack Kawasaki.
Here's what he had to say as he prepares for Saturday's 67th Daytona 200 by Honda.
MotorcycleUSA: So Chaz, how did you qualify?
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Hayden and DiSalvo round out front row
While the top two qualifiers for Saturday's AMA Superbike season opener, Mat Mladin and Ben Spies, were expected to be there, who would fill out the remainder of the front row was a major question throughout qualifying.
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AMA Superbike: Daytona 200 Qualifying
The five-time Daytona 200 winning Miguel Duhamel qualified as fourth-fastest aboard his American Honda-prepped FX bike. Following the factory rider are Erion Hondas Josh Hayes and Jake Zemke.
AMA Formula Xtreme Daytona 200 Qualifying:
1. Neil Hodgson (Honda CBR600RR) 1:39.347
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Tommy Hayden leads opening Superbike session
Hayden is healthy once again, however, and looking to take advantage of all he learned with the squad last year.
The overarching goal remains fighting with his teammates up front. But Hayden understands that it must be approached in a realistic manner.
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Yates takes first Superstock pole of '08
Yates ripped off a 1:38.231 with the aid of a Dunlop qualifier to just outpace May's 1:38.287 aboard his similarly-equipped GSX-R1000.
The AMA Superstock season opener will get underway at 3:50 pm ET tomorrow with live coverage on SPEED starting at 3:30 pm ET.
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Dunlop Introduces New Sportmax 211 GP
This just in from Dunlop, some info on their new DOT race tire. If you want to listen to the press conference where the engineers talked out these tires, it is here in MP3 format.
Development history
The Birth of the D211GP
D211GP Rear
D211GP Front
D211GP Tread Pattern
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AMA Superbike: Daytona Preview
A new year brings a new season of American road racing and after a five-month hiatus the AMA Superbike Championship presented by Parts Unlimited returns to Daytona International Speedway for the season opener March 5-8, 2008.
Suzuki
Ben Spies # 1 - Yoshimura Suzuki - Superbike Champion:
Yamaha
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Parts Unlimited Returns as Presenting Sponsor of AMA Superbike Championship
The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce that Parts Unlimited has returned as the presenting sponsor of the 2008 AMA Superbike Championship presented by Parts Unlimited.
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New Zealander Jones To Race AMA Supersport At Daytona For Corona Extra Honda Racing
From a press release issued by Corona Extra Honda Racing:
Corona Extra Honda Racing and Acronym Motorsports Group have joined forces to put rider Dominic Jones on the Corona Light Honda CBR600RR machine for the Daytona SuperSport event.
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Russell Will Race Superbike At Daytona
This just in from Daytona Speedway:
Motorcycle Legend Scott Russell Back At DIS
Prepping For Next Week's AMA Superstock and Superbike Races
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Motorcycle legend Scott Russell is back at Daytona International Speedway.
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AMA Racer Page Featured On Live Network Newscast In Phoenix, Arizona
AMA Superbike/Superstock racer Johnny Rock Page was featured in a live news segment on FOX affiliate KSAZ Channel 10 February 19 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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AMA Racing news release
The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce that Shoei is returning as presenting sponsor for the 2008 AMA Pro Honda Oils Supersport Championship presented by Shoei.
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Superbike hero looking to V8s
Two-time world superbike champion Troy Bayliss is eyeing a spot in V8 Supercar racing next year as he prepares to bring down the curtain on his decorated motorcycling career.
Bayliss admits the prospect of continuing a motor racing career in Australia would be an attractive option.
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Mechanical problems stall Williams' title bid
Although Glen Williams was disappointed he couldn't win his first national motorcycling title at Manfeild yesterday, he was rapt to at least finish each of the three races.
"There's no forgiveness with a superbike. Any small mistake is a lot bigger than on the 600cc bike . . . "
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Superbike champion considers V8 Supercars switch
TWO-time world Superbike champion Troy Bayliss is eyeing a spot in V8 Supercar racing next year as he prepares to bring down the curtain on his decorated motorcycling career.
Bayliss admits the prospect of continuing a motor racing career in Australia would be an attractive option.
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Checa leads Honda challenge on debut.
Carlos Checa enjoyed a solid start to his time in the World Superbike Championship by leading the Hondachallenge in the opening rounds of the season in Qatar.
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Aprilia Unveils RSV 4 'Race Machine'
Enter the all-new RSV 4, Aprilia's new liter-class superbike. The RSV 4 was released today, February 22, 2008, to 1,200 dealers at the International Piaggio Group Convention in Milan, Italy.
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PRO HONDA OILS RETURNS AS TITLE SPONSOR OF AMA SUPERSPORT CHAMPIONSHIP
The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce that American Honda's Pro Honda Oils brand is returning as title sponsor of the 2008 AMA Pro Honda Oils Supersport Championship presented by Shoei.
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AMA International Women and Motorcycling Conference Set for Colorado in 2009
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce that its International Women & Motorcycling Conference (IWMC) will take place at the Keystone Resort & Conference Center in Keystone, Colorado, on August 19-22, 2009.
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Heartland Park Adds Two AMA GNC Professional Flat Track Series Races for 2008
"We are excited to host two of AMA's premier motorcycle races," said Michael Casey, with Motorcycle Promotions for Heartland Park Topeka, "We look forward to celebrating the 4th of July and hosting perhaps the most important race of the year, the AMA season finale."
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Ducati 1098R - Technical presentation
It has just taken Ducati over an hour to cover all the technical aspects of the new 1098R, I think the last time I sat through a presentation that thorough it was for my A-level physics and involved Boyle's law.
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Joe Rocket To Be Headline Sponsor Of Suzuki Australia Factory Team In 2008
From a press release issued by Team Suzuki Press Office:
Suzuki Australia has announced a new partnership with Joe Rocket, which will see the manufacturer's Australian Superbike outfit known as Team Joe Rocket Suzuki.
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Superbikes move to the deep south
The New Zealand Superbike Championships are hotting up in all classes as the circus moves to Teretonga for round three this weekend.
Teretonga is a totally different track, so this weekend's racing is set to be extremely close.
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Testing 2008 - De Puniet stays on top at Sepang
Randy de Puniet topped the timesheets for the second day in a row as Moto GP testing continued at Sepang in Malaysia.
The 26-year-old Frenchman recovered from a crash during the morning to lap in 2:01.139 on his LCR Honda - two tenths of a second quicker than he managed on day one.
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Fast By Ferracciis 2008 Racing Plans On Hold During Sponsorship Search
Ferracci said his team has already started development work on their MV Agusta F4 312 Superbikes, but they will stop if the sponsorship doesn't come through.
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Noyes Which Way AMA
This is the fourth in a four-part series of articles on the changes that might take place when the AMA announces the sale of commercial rights to their professional roadracing program.
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Street Racing Kiwi style at Wanganui
Motorcycle racing has been taking place around the Heads Road Cemetery in Wanganui for over fifty years and has seen its fair share of big names during that time.
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Cochrane Storms To Lead Of National Pro Stock Bike Championship
Brett Stevens Racing team rider Pete Cochrane has literally stormed to the lead of the Australian Pro Stock Bike Championship aboard the S&S Powered Buell with a victory at Willowbank Raceway's Nightfire Spectacular over the weekend (4th-5th January).
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Simply Barry
An ace motor racer is immortalised in a book.
WHO do you think you are, Barry Sheene?" Five years after the death of the motorcycling legend, and some 30 years since his last championship, people in Britain still use this quip to refer to anyone who rides a motorcycle.
Barry, the man
Sheene in 2000.
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Ducati's New Financial Cycle
It was always the Ferrari of sport bikes, a sexy beast whose muscle and sticker price made onlookers' jaws drop. But after nearly a decade of American mismanagement, the Italian specialty shop still has some catching up to do.
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Cool City Customs Motorcycle Shop to Sponsor NASCAR Craftman truck Series RAce at MIS
The forecast for Michigan International Speedway's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race in June will be cool.
Tickets for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Cool City Customs 200 are currently on sale by calling the MIS Ticket Hotline at 800-354-1010 or by visiting MISpeedway.com.
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Motorcycle Racing: Elly leads local riders
KUALA LUMPUR: Elly Idzlianizar Ilias will spearhead the Malaysian Expert riders in the Yamaha Asean Cup Race 2007 after he clocked the third fastest time of 1:19.418 in the qualifying sessions at Stadium Batu Kawan yesterday.
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Picture exclusive R1 Cup motorcycles get the Neevesy treatment
The new-for-2008 R1 Cup is set to be an exciting addition to the support races for the British Superbike Championship next year.
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Toseland misses out.
World Superbike champion James Toselandwas unable to end his season in winning style after missing out on securing the BBC 'Sports Personality of the Year' award.
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Agostini to appear at 2008 Stafford Motorcycle Show
MOTORCYCLE RACING legend Giacomo Agostini is to make a star appearance at next year's Stafford Motorcycle Show.
Ago will formally open the show at 10.30am on the Saturday 26 and during the weekend he will be giving talks based around his racing career.
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Bayliss calls it quits
TAREE'S Troy Bayliss has confirmed that next year will be his last in the World Superbike Championship.
The world champion in 2002 and 2006 will retire at the end of 2008, hopefully with another title to his credit.
"Next year will be my last WSB,'' Bayliss wrote on his website.
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Marin motor sports: Former motorcycle racer stays involved through paintings
THE SAME SENSITIVE touch Mark Kully used to navigate his motorcycle through the twists and turns of a noteworthy racing career, he now uses with a paintbrush and canvas.
into something. I'm overwhelmed by the response."
artwork.
Kully has a chance now to help a fellow artist and motorcycle enthusiast.
Gidley on the record
Rain, rain go away
More Mojotown
Toy drive
TIME FOR GIVING
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Motorcycle Hall of Famers and former racing aces trade stories following On Any Sunday screening
Motorcycle enthusiasts turned out by the dozens to hear Motorcycle Hall of Famers and former racing aces talk about their real life experiences following a screening of the 1971 documentary On Any Sunday at Avon Theatre on Nov. 28.
Getting there
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Hannspree Ten Kate Honda SBK Superbike World Championship Review
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Jewish biker hangs up the helmet
Sydney biker Sarah Newman hung up her helmet last weekend. Photo: Keith Muir
joshua levi and gabi edelstein
SARAH Newman has been one of the few women competing in the male-dominated sport of motorcycle racing but last weekend she hung up her helmet for the last time.
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Stewart wins Supermoto Club of WA winter series
Although Stewart could not quite match the sizzling lap times laid down by David Gellatly, who finished fifth in the series, he had the advantage of consistency over his young rival.
The series is sponsored by Biker's Corner and Bel-Ray.
Main Photo: Gellatly on Joe Grasso's bike
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A Helmet With A Heart from Dainese
In the wake of the success of previous years, Dainese has decided to repeat this gesture of solidarity through a charity auction of unique items of Valentino Rossi's personal racing gear on eBay.it this year as well.
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Ryder Notes: How It All Began
Julian Ryder wrote a wonderful introduction to his book "World Superbike: The First Ten Years" which gave a priceless account on how—with largely American roots and European influences—the WSBK series began. Here is the first part of that introduction.
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MotoGP: Spies tests Rizla Suzuki MotoGP bike
TWO-TIME AMA Superbike champ, Ben Spies, has tested Rizla Suzuki's MotoGP bike at Valencia earlier this week.
"He still rides the thing a lot like a Superbike and it's one of his weaknesses. Ben gets back onto initial throttle too early."
It makes you wonder why he's not in MotoGP already?
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Race format revisions for Goodwood 2008
THE GOODWOOD Revival is to make some alterations to its race programme for 2008. A fresh grid of motorcycles and legendary top riders are set to star in a 'new look' Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy for 1950s motorcycles.
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Honda's motorcycle line-up for 2008 revealed at NEC show
Honda's new motorcycle range for 2008 will be unveiled to the British public for the first time at this month's International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.
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Gravity of speeding is all part of fun for racers
AN apple fell on some bloke's head, budda-bing budda-boong, he came up with the law of gravity."
So reads the promotional material for Newton's Playground, a new festival named in honour of the 17th-century English physicist Sir Isaac Newton.
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Desmosedici RR is a MotoGP bike for the street
In the religion of internal-combustion desirability, race-inspired factory supercars such as the Ferrari Enzo and the Porsche Carrera GT are high priests. As that is something enthusiasts know as truth, it is time to canonize the 2008 Ducati Desmosedici RR.
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EICMA: NCR Leggera
Some of the main highlights of the NCR Hyperleggera are:
- Main frame and sub-frame built with Grade 9 titanium. The main frame weighs only 4.8 kg (10.6 lbs) and the sub-frame weighs only 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs).
- Carbon fiber wheels from BST carry the light weight theme that is synonymous with NCR
WEIGHT: 347 Lbs - 157 Kg
GEARBOX: 6 speed
FRONT TIRE: 120/70 R 17
REAR TIRE: 180/55 R 17
HOMOLOGATION: EURO 3
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Motorcycle stars attend David Jefferies Memorial Dinner and Awards
Motorcycle racing stars and celebrities were some of the 410 people who attended the inaugral David Jefferies Memorial Dinner awards and fundraising event on the evening of Friday, October 26, 2007..
The following people who won awards were:
BEST DEVELOPING YOUNG RIDER - Matthew Hoyle
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Track owner travels abroad to promote local speedway races
This is David Joiner's profession, passion and much of his personal life evolves around this type of racing in Auburn and around the world.
It began as a international sport around the world in the early 1920s when the first races were staged in Australia and England.
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BMW to outsource team
BMW have confirmed that their maiden assault on the World Superbike Championship in 2009 will be run in partnership with a specialist race team.
"With alpha Technik GmbH we have found a partner with a lot of development expertise and over ten years of experience in Superbike racing.
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Sensational Elliott sets Clubman record
'Sensational' is the only way the performance of Fermanagh motorcycle racing youngster Josh Elliott could be described last weekend at Bishopscourt, Co Down.
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Shav Glick, 1920-2007
I always wanted Shav Glick's job. And at times I got the feeling he wouldn't have minded one bit switching with me. He was, after all, a motorsports fan - and I always got the feeling it was motorcycle racing that he enjoyed the most.
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MotoGP Phillip Island Race Report
Can We Talk About Something Else Now?
Tally Ho!
Braking Is Hard To Do
Crunch Time
Best Of The Rest
Thrill Seekers
Marco Melandri ended up splitting the mid-pack scrap, managing to bring his completely shot tires home in 10th place, the slowest man on the track for much of the second half of the race.
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Valentino disappointed after missing podium
Five-time MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi of Italy missed out on a podium spot in the Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix for the first time since 2001, battling his way to fifth place yesterday.
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Rossi loses his aura
Valentino Rossi has been the most successful rider at the Sepang circuit but the younger brigade will be out to put a stop to his dominance in the Polini Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix on Sunday.
Pedrosa has 201 points – 29 points behind Rossi. Stoner has an unassailable 322 points.
THE PROGRAMMES
TOMORROW
SATURDAY
4.45pm: BMW stunt show
SUNDAY
9.40-10.00am: 125cc warm-up
4.00-4.30pm: BMW stunt show
AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS
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Look out Stoner, Brandon is coming up fast
Pambula rider Brandon Demmery is a champion in the making after his standout performance at the 2007 Australian Junior Road Racing Championships.
The 10-year-old was over the moon with his result as the majority of his rivals are 12-years-old.
He also thanked his parents.
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Dream almost sent family stony-broke
EVERYTHING the family owned went on the dream and promise of a precocious teenager.
The house, the land, the lot. Even then it very nearly was not enough.
He became the second-youngest MotoGP world champion after American Freddie Spencer in 1983.
Money was short and knockers were in plentiful supply.
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Fortune favours Island brave
PHILLIP Island is a 4.445km test of intestinal fortitude.
Set-up is important for a good time, but it's track position and bravery that has a real impact on your race.
The riders will complete a lap in about 90 seconds at an average speed of nearly 178km/h.
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Under The Skin Of MotoGP - A-Z Of MotoGP Released On DVD
MotoGP is the fastest and most prestigious motorcycle racing championship – and now you can get closer than ever to this glamorous and high-speed world.
Then there's the champagne celebrations, glamorous grid girls and spectacular crashes!
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Moto X World Championships to be held at Qualcomm Stadium
The first Moto X World Championships will be held April 12-13, 2008, at Qualcomm Stadium. The motorcycle racing and stunts event will be staged by ESPN X Games. A news conference is scheduled Wednesday to announce the competition.
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Motorbike racing champ Abe dies in accident
Norifumi "Norick" Abe, a former motorcycle road racer who won three World Championship grand prix, was killed Sunday when his motorbike collided with a truck near his home in Kawasaki, police said.
The section of the road was a straight stretch where U-turns are prohibited.
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Casey Stoner's speed need
CASEY Stoner doesn't scare easily. Don't let the slight frame, the blindingly white angelic smile, or the boyish face fool you.
“Don't think about it,” Stoner says, with a matter-of-fact honesty and not a scintilla of manufactured bravado.
Straight away? “Of course,” she giggles.
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Why Dorna is Threatening to Impose a Spec Tire
SBK Did the Right Thing For the Right Reason
There is absolutely no question that, given the circumstances in 2003, FGSport did the right thing. Michelin executives angrily denounced FGSport as a company director said, "no true world championship would impose such a rule."
Democracy, MotoGP-Style
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Blind British Soldier Billy Baxter Rides Donington
Billy Baxter, a icon to many disabled people takes another step up the World Record ladder with a lap of the Donington Circuit, last weekend to raise awareness.
Billy continues to challenge public perception of the visually impaired with his daredevil antics.
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Young Rider's Chance to Live Out his Dream is Cut Short in Crash
School counselors comfort students in Saratoga Springs after a classmate and friend dies during a motorcycle racing accident in Alabama.
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Mladin takes title lead with third straight double
Twice falling (literally) to fairly imposing points deficits during the season, Mladin's late-season charge has allowed the Australian to establish a scant three-point advantage (618-615) heading into the Laguna Seca finale.
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Hayes wins Supersport thriller
Erion Honda's Josh Hayes pulled off a thrilling victory in Sunday's Pro Honda Oils Supersport contest at Road Atlanta to keep his '07 title hopes alive heading into the Laguna Seca finale.
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Spies claims Superstock race, title in Atlanta
"I wanted the title for sure, but I wanted to win pretty bad too," Spies said. "I don't know if it was Ben or Aaron behind me but whoever it was, they were keeping me honest. I tried to make no mistakes and get it done today.
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Attard and Craggill continue late-season charge
Perhaps lost in the celebration of Josh Hayes' second consecutive Lockhart Phillips USA Formula Xtreme title was the continued late-season success of Australians Ben Attard and Marty Craggill.
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Hayes hopes to secure factory Superbike ride
Having claimed a third career AMA title on Saturday and still very much in contention to add a fourth before the year is out, Erion Honda's Josh Hayes is widely expected to finally land a coveted factory Superbike ride in 2008.
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Hayes locks up FX title in style
Craggill held on for third, his second podium finish in succession for the surging Boulder Motorsports Ducati squad. Attard's teammate Steve Rapp picked up fourth, followed by Team M4 EMGO Suzuki's Martin Cardenas and Celtic Racing's Chaz Davies.
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Mladin wins again, Spies crashes but takes second
Ben Spies' AMA Superbike Championship lead was whittled down to just two points over Saturday Road Atlanta race winner Mat Mladin, but Spies was fortunate the incident-packed contest didn't blow the title race wide open in his rival's favor.
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Hayden claims crucial Supersport pole
Pro Honda Oils Supersport championship leader Roger Hayden stepped up and claimed a crucial pole position this afternoon at Road Atlanta, extending his points lead to 12 over teammate Jamie Hacking and 19 over Erion Honda's Josh Hayes.
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Schedule revised again, Spies earns pole point
Due to overnight showers, subsequent water seepage, and fears of additional rain later in the day, Saturday's scheduled at Road Atlanta has been revised a second time:
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Grippy surface adds layer of strategy
Both provisional polesitter Ben Spies and Mat Mladin were well under the lap record on Friday but the feeling is that they can't run that sort of pace during the weekend's twin finals and expect their tires to last the entire 100k distance.
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Australian champ Stauffer makes AMA return
Commenting on yesterday's performance, Stauffer said, "We didn't really know what to expect but the bike felt not too bad. We made some changes for the Superbike practice but went backwards. We're rectifying that and we'll see how we'll go in the next one."
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Spies breaks lap record to claim provisional pole
The pole point is vitally important to both men at this stage in the season, and Spies' effort today could see his advantage increase from six to seven points on Saturday morning, especially if the area is hit by inclement weather as is feared.
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Hayden eyes Supersport title, MotoGP possibilities
While two-time AMA champion Josh Hayes and three-time AMA champion Jamie Hacking are accustomed to a high pressure title chase, Pro Honda Oils Supersport championship leader Roger Hayden is in somewhat unfamiliar territory.
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Running scenarios pt. III: FX and Superstock
Erion Honda's Josh Hayes and Yoshimura Suzuki's Ben Spies have built up huge points leads with dominating seasons and need only reasonable finishes at Road Atlanta in order to lock up their respective support class crowns a weekend early.
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Running scenarios pt. II: Triple H Supersport duel
The minimum Hayden can do and still guarantee his first-ever AMA title is a pair of runner-ups plus one bonus point (pole or laps led in either of the final two races).
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Running scenarios: AMA Superbike title fight
Another dominating weekend from Mladin and the AMA Superbike Championship could be set for a dream finale weekend for fans: an all-out 'winner take all' scenario at Laguna Seca.
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Road Atlanta past winners, track records
Yoshimura Suzuki's Mat Mladin is in need of another big weekend in order to force a 'winner take all' finale at Laguna Seca in two weeks. As luck may have it, this weekend's race takes place at Road Atlanta, a circuit he's absolutely dominated in the new millennium. Pro Honda Oils Supersport: AMA Superstock:
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FORMULA XTREME AND SUPERSTOCK TITLES ON THE LINE AT ROAD ATLANTA
Ben Spies leads the Superstock field.
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The stage is set: Mladin closes to within six of Spies
Mladin's Sunday accomplishment brought up numbers more commonly associated with mainstream sports, securing a triple double -- six wins in a row at VIR -- while upping his career wins tally to a Roger Maris-esque level.
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Hayes claims VIR 600 double
Herrin crashed and was pinned under his bike, bringing out a red flag. He managed to make the restart, finishing 21st. The win was Hayes' third in the class this season, the most of any rider in '07. It was also his second win of the weekend, following up on his Saturday FX triumph.
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Spies takes fifth consecutive Superstock win
The Texan opened the race with a 0.591-second lead following the first lap and stretched it out to 1.386 seconds by lap two and 2.470 by lap three. Meanwhile, Team M4 EMGO Suzuki's Geoff May, Jordan Suzuki's Aaron Yates, and Yamaha USA's Ben Bostrom disputed second.
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Mladin shows dominant form in Sunday warm-up
Yoshimura Suzuki's Mat Mladin could move to just six points off the AMA Superbike championship lead this afternoon if he manages to secure a third straight VIR double and lead the most laps while doing so (and rival Ben Spies again finishes second).
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Yates just misses second '07 Superbike podium
Georgian Aaron Yates came up just hundredths of a second short of giving the Jordan Suzuki squad their second-ever AMA Superbike podium on Saturday at Virginia International Raceway.
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Craggill gets first podium in four years
In fact, his third was very nearly a runner-up finish, as he ran down the similarly Ducati 749R-armed Larry Pegram late in the race and came up just 0.005 seconds short of blasting past at the flag.
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Hayes closes in on FX title
Pegram did an admirable job hanging tough, however, the Leo Vince-backed Ducati pilot staying right in Hayes' tracks over the opening ten laps before fading down the stretch.
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Mladin gets landmark win #60
Yoshimura Suzuki's Mat Mladin continued his late season AMA Superbike Championship push today at Virginia International Raceway, scoring a convincing win over rival Ben Spies. The third-place finish is Hacking's third rostrum result of the season and his second in succession.
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Hacking earns front-row grid position
Hacking has looked strong again this weekend at Virginia International Raceway, qualifying on the front row for the weekend's twin 100k races with a time of 1:25.093 this morning.
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Spies still searching for grip
Spies had a major moment early in Saturday's session, nearly highsiding in the same corner he crashed and broke his hand in during last year's visit to Virginia.
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Mladin draws closer with second pole of '07
Mat Mladin drew to within 16 points of defending AMA Superbike champ Ben Spies this morning at Virginia International Raceway, breaking his two-year-old lap record and storming to just his second pole position of the season.
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Attard ends Hayes' FX pole streak
Attack Kawasaki's Ben Attard snapped Josh Hayes' Lockhart Phillips Formula Xtreme pole streak at six on Friday at Virginia International Raceway, pushing his ZX-6RR racer to his first-career AMA pole position.
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High temp and low grip can't stop Mladin
However, Mladin's mark fell short of last year's pole time (1:24.226) as well as the course record (1:23.986), set way back in '05 (an eternity by AMA Superbike track record standards).
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Spies returning to scene of '06 near disaster
Last season Ben Spies' epic '06 season was nearly derailed at Virginia International Raceway. Riding the wave of confidence with 10 wins in 14 tries, including three in a row in the lead up to VIR, Spies entered the 2006 Virginia round well in charge of the series.
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'Stocks bounce back at VIR
While you might automatically assume that the shortened season has benefited current title leader Ben Spies the most, preventing anyone from making up ground in the points race, the opposite could also be argued.
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Revised Friday schedule
The VIR weekend is about to get underway now that the rain has stopped and the track has dried up. A revised Friday schedule has just been issued: 12:00-12:40pm Superstock practice12:50-1:30pm Supersport practice1:40-2:20pm Superbike practice2:30-3:10pm Formula Xtreme practice
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Picking up steam at 60
Yoshimura Suzuki's Mat Mladin needs just one more career victory to hit the 60-win landmark, unprecedented in AMA Superbike competition. The achievement has even drawn attention from the mainstream press, as Mladin's hunt for the mark was covered in today's USA Today.
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VIR winners, track records
2006 Mat Mladin x22005 Mat Mladin x 22004 Miguel DuHamel x22003 Mat Mladin, Kurtis Roberts2002 Nicky Hayden, Eric Bostrom2001 Nicky Hayden Pro Honda Oils Supersport 2006 Jamie Hacking2005 Roger Hayden2004 Jason DiSalvo2003 Damon Buckmaster2002 Tommy Hayden2001 Anthony Gobert Lockhart Phillips USA Formula Xtreme AMA Superstock Lap Record Mat Mladin (1:23.986 -- 2005)
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#17 missing from the grid this weekend
There will be a major void in the AMA Superbike grid this weekend at Virginia International Raceway as all-time AMA roadracing wins leader and perennial fan favorite Miguel DuHamel is sidelined due to injury.
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Rain delay at VIR/weekend weather outlook
We're currently under delay at Virginia International Raceway as the AMA Superbike Championship was greeted by a thunderstorm on the North Carolina border this morning. The weather forecast calls for isolated showers in the area until the mid-afternoon.
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Kawasaki Teammates set for Major Contest in VIR Supersport Race
Hacking sees this race as one of the most important of the year. Hacking took the win last year after a race long battle with M4 EMGO Suzuki teammates Geoff May and Michael Barnes. Hayes could earn the distinction this Sunday of giving Honda its first VIR Supersport win.
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His Airness Speaks: A Conversation with Michael Jordan
Hyperbole is next to impossible when describing a man who is literally one of the most famous figures on the planet. So exactly how did he end up becoming an AMA Superbike paddock regular in the first place? Additional Assorted Michael Jordan Comments of Interest: His favorite race: How close he was to signing Spies during the offseason:
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The Golden Rules
There has been a lot of talk this summer about the AMA Superbike rules for 2009 and beyond. It's been a good discussion, one that's been positive and one that will help the future of the sport. The most recent comment period ended Friday, August 31st. Expect a formal announcement of the 2009 rules this fall.
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The Parts Bin: September
JORDAN SZOKE DOUBLE DIPS BOTH THE SUPERBIKE AND PRO 600 CROWNSNews release Randy Robison, President of Joe Rocket is thrilled to congratulate Rocket Racer and Canadian Kawasaki Motors factory pilot Jordan Szoke on not only 1 – but 2 national championships. Sept. 5 Sept. 4 Sept. 2 Sept. 1
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Thursday Morning Crew Chief: Road Atlanta
Would Somebody Please Give This Man a Superbike? And tied to that, Hayes should not be punished as a result looking ahead to '08. Hayes could prove capable of delivering similar results to a wise team that gives him a chance to shine on the big stage. Superbike Showdown Clutch Third for Rog Oh Yeah, Didn't Someone Win the Superstock Title Too? Quick Notes to Exit With The NFL is back baby! tmcc@amasuperbike.com
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Hayes takes red-flagged Supersport dogfight
Hayes waged an epic battle with factory Kawasaki stars Jamie Hacking and Roger Hayden throughout the final, as the three class favorites regularly overtook one another as they jockeyed for position at the front.
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Spies claims third Superstock victory of season
Yoshimura Suzuki's Ben Spies claimed a convincing victory in Sunday's AMA Superstock race at Infineon Raceway, fighting through an early multi-rider scrap for the lead to run home with a 11.177-second margin of victory.
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Mladin fastest in shakedown practice
If Mladin is able to lead the most laps and win this afternoon, and Spies again claims second, the points race will be tied heading into Road America. Superbike warm-up results:
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DiSalvo shooting for first Superbike podium
Yamaha USA's Jason DiSalvo enjoyed the most successful ride of his young AMA Superbike career on Saturday at Infineon Raceway, bringing his YZF R1 home in fourth after running in third over the race's opening half.
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Hayes wins duel with teammate Gobert for FX win
While Hayes grabbed the early lead from pole, Gobert was forced to scrap with Attack Kawasaki teammates Steve Rapp and Ben Attard while the three of them attempted to keep the title leader in their sights. Hayes' win ups his points lead to 19, 139 vs. 120, over Rapp. Gobert is third at 96.
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Mladin scores overwhelming Saturday victory
Yoshimura Suzuki's Mat Mladin registered a brilliant, overpowering performance to win Saturday's AMA Superbike contest at Infineon Raceway going away.
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Dual-title leader Hayes balances FX, Supersport efforts
Hayes will look to add to his '07 win tally this afternoon in the 60k Formula Xtreme contest where he'll once again open the race from pole. How are things looking for you going into the FX race? So no 'Qs again this weekend. Is that the way it's going to be from here on out?
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Spies extends perfect '07 pole streak
The 22-year-old continued his stunningly rapid assault at the record books, moving ahead of the legendary Miguel DuHamel for ninth on the all-time AMA Superbike qualifying list with his 11th career pole.
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Yates outpaces all factory machines but two
"The Superbike is working so good. It turns really good and it's so good on the brakes. That's what we need around this track. The Jordan team's done a great job. I think we can get off the line well and go with these guys."
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Mladin focuses on race set-up
He'll start both races from second on the grid thanks to his Friday time of 1:35.128. When asked what he expected the pace to be, he succinctly stated, "Whatever it needs to be."
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Despite late fall, Spies claims provisional pole
On Sunday the Texan will attempt to lock down his fourth consecutive pole of the season. Provisional Front Row Quotes: Second-placed Mat Mladin (1:35.128): "I'm not real interested in qualifying, to be honest. I'm more interesting in getting a good set-up."
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Zemke seeks to bridge the gap
This afternoon at Infineon Raceway, the multi-time Superbike race winner commented on the developing season. Five races in, what do you make of your 2007 season to date? How central of a focus is getting the electronics completely sorted at this point?
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Successful Utah test has Ellison confident of further progress
Former MotoGP racer and current AMA Superbike rookie James Ellison is hoping to bounce back from a disappointing round at California Speedway this weekend at Infineon Raceway.
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Roberts and NFS: irreconcilable differences?
Two-time AMA Superbike race winner Kurtis Roberts is at Infineon Raceway this weekend, but he can be seen strolling the paddock in street clothes rather than circulating the track aboard the NFS Honda CBR1000RR.
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Spies vs. Mladin: Infineon Raceway Rematch
Ben Spies claimed last year's crown on the strength of a remarkable early-season run that saw him claim six straight victories -- a triple double taken at Barber Motorsports Park, California Speedway, and Infineon Raceway.
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Infineon Raceway boasts impressive AMA Superbike history
Infineon Raceway is a mainstay of the AMA Superbike calendar, first hosting a round of the championship in 1977 and having featured prominently on the schedule every season in succession since being re-added to the slate in 1993 (minus the rained out '00 weekend).
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Mladin over Spies by 0.035!
For current AMA Superbike points, click here. Despite his superior speed late, Spies was unable to take over the race. Mladin did an incredible job controlling from the front despite dealing with some late race tire woes.
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Hacking gets first Supersport win with Kawasaki
Reigning Pro Honda Oils Supersport champion Jamie Hacking bounced back from his Barber Motorsports Park crash to win a dramatic Supersport final at California Speedway. The hard-fought victory was Hacking's first with the Monster Energy Kawasaki team.
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Spies storms to Superstock win
The 22-year-old finished off the convincing ride with a 150 mph wheelie across the stripe. Holden's Jordan Suzuki teammate Yates finished third, 9.352 off the win, followed by Yamaha USA runner Ben Bostrom. After his blistering start, May faded to a lonely fifth.
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Pegram and Davies square off for FX podium
The most thrilling minute thirty of the California Speedway weekend thus far was the final-lap clash for the final step on the Lockhart Phillips Formula Xtreme podium. "We passed each other five times on the last lap in places I didn't think you could pass here."
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Champion Spies responds with runaway victory
Barber double winner Mladin appeared determined to prevent Spies from taking control of the race in the early stages, repeatedly shutting the door or immediately responding to a pass by Spies with an aggressive maneuver of his own.
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Hayes takes FX title lead with second Erion 1-2
The Erion Honda squad continued their impressive bounce back from Daytona disappointment as Josh Hayes and Aaron Gobert combined for their second 1-2 Lockhart Phillips USA Formula Xtreme finish in as many weeks.
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Chaz in Charge
Two of the favorites for tomorrow's race, Monster Energy Kawasaki's Roger Hayden and Erion Honda's Josh Hayes, will open the contest from the third and fourth slots on the front row, respectively.
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Hayden makes it three Yosh Suzukis on front row
Tommy Hayden continued to show very real signs of improvement as he gets more and more comfortable on his Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R1000, claiming a starting position on the outside of Row 1 for this weekend's AMA Superbike races at California Speedway.
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Bostrom again 'best of the rest' in qualifying
Bostrom is hoping to buck a recent trend that has seen him tear off into the lead with a terrific start only to fade down the order as the race progresses.
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Mladin's single-minded pursuit of race wins
Mladin's sole concern is winning races. No more soft tires, no more conservative, points-protecting rides.
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Spies ups '07 pole streak to three
"Because if it does, it might be better. But we've got our bike working good on the hard tires and going at a decent pace. We put the softer tire on and went at it and just kind of waited until the end. It was okay."
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The ultimate benchmark: Hayden puts his skills to the test
In practice sessions over the past two weekends we've witnessed a phenomenon that may prove to be a regular occurrence as the 2007 AMA Superbike season progresses: the Yoshimura Suzuki 1-2-3.
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Hayes takes FX pole, eyes double-double
Erion Honda's Josh Hayes overcame a high-speed practice crash at a track he's never felt particularly comfortable on to score his second straight Lockhart Phillips USA Formula Xtreme pole position.
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Spies slides his way to provisional pole
Fresh off his Barber Motorsports Park double, Mat Mladin was second fastest, a couple tenths off Spies at 1:24.345. Third works Suzuki pilot Tommy Hayden was right there as well, stopping the clocks at 1:24.513, the last man to break into the '24s on the day.
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May still sore, fast one week following Barber crash
The Georgian opened his weekend with the fourth best time in the Superstock session and then bettered it with a third-ranked showing in Supersport, despite riding sore after escaping a crash that seemed likely to put him on the shelf for some time.
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Will the reversal of fortunes continue?
Two race weekends into this young AMA Superbike Championship season, the storyline has been a complete reversal of last year's. Spies went on to win the next four races at California Speedway and Infineon Raceway, laying the groundwork for this championship run.
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History is on Yoshimura Suzuki's side at California Speedway
We're guaranteed to see a new face win in the Lockhart Phillip USA Formula Xtreme class here in Fontana, as none of the past race winners (Eric Bostrom, Jake Zemke, Miguel DuHamel, Ben Spies, and Damon Buckmaster) currently compete in the class.
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Thursday Morning Crew Chief: California Speedway 2007
Last weekend's AMA Superbike action in Fontana, CA provided us with a strong indicator of just where we're at even though the Yoshimura Suzuki teammates left the Southern California area separated by just one point more than they entered it. Are You The Next Miss Cleo? The Boss is Back Speaking of Kawasaki… Nicknames Non-PC Jumpman 2-3 Draftniks All Hype: In-N-Out? 10 Spot Tenacious D(ucati) Weren't You Vinnie Vegas? The Answer 'That's It, It's Over'
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